Miss Leopold and Liederkranz Officials Speak On Renewal
A historical clipping quotes Miss Leopold and Secretary Liederkranz noting a system in decline three years ago and describing personal restoration to health and strength as a motive for renewed work. The passage reflects organizational advocacy and individual emphasis on revitalization.
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Iss Ricka Leopold
Main Street
Menasha
Wis
Lec'y Liederkranz
Peruna
Peruna Promises Health Restoration in Letters
A Wisconsin reader from Menasha reports severe skin issues improved after using Peruna tonic. Another note from Inka, Texas praises relief from catarrh and general strength gains. Both letters endorse Peruna as a beneficial remedy.
New England Lime Uses Gas to Fuel Kilns in Connecticut
The New England Lime Company of Winstead Connecticut claims to be the first to use gas as fuel for lime burning. Gas is touted as clean with no clinkers or cinders and producing whiter lime. Gas heat also raises kiln capacity with daily output rising from 80 to 100 barrels per kiln, totaling 700 barrels daily.
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New England Lime Company
Winstead
Conn
Switzerland Emerges as Major Silk Exporter
Switzerland produces silk on a scale surprising to Europe and exports about 20 million dollars annually, with nearly all shipments going to European countries.
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Switzerland
Europe
France
Italy
Iceland’s First Theater Opens in October at Reykjavík
Iceland’s first theater, founded in 1897 on the island capital Reykjavík, has established a firm presence. The dramatic season runs from October to late April, with many residents away fishing during the spring closure.
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Iceland
Reykajavik
Postum Food Coffee Clears Complexions in Trials
A Washington family shares their experience with Postum as a coffee substitute. After years of tea and coffee causing stomach trouble and a sallow complexion, they stopped coffee, tried Postum, and saw clear skin, better digestion, and steadier nerves within six weeks. The testimonial notes the product is from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and references The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Rattle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Eight Dollar Studio Rent and the Skyscraper Secret
A New York couple rents a vast fifth story studio for eight dollars a month only to learn the building will be torn down. They move in, feel royal in the oversized space, and watch as tenants vanish while signs announce closures. The janitor reveals the basement truth: previous tenants paid far more, and the owner plans demolition by the next month’s start.
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Buckingham Palace
Alenheim
White House
New York
Skiddoo & Quick
Twenty-third Street
Paris
Inexpensive and pretty veiling dress described in detail
The article outlines a light cotton voile gown with a wide shallow neckline and cream mull yoke and sleeves. It features bias joinings, white openwork, inset lattice, and embroidered mull cuffs, with contrasting velvet ribbons and gray or lavender accents.
Managing a Boy Husband I wish you would stop Watching Little Dick
A brief item from Weekly features a domestic vignette where a wife and husband discuss watching their boy Little Dick. The husband worries that without supervision he will cause mischief while the wife notes her desire to write.
Household Tips From The Almanac Era
Practical home guidance covers removing paint and mortar with hot vinegar, greasing tinware seams to prevent rust, starching lampwicks, avoiding hot-water washing of breadplates, proper milk bottle top clean, carbolic acid on telephone mouthpieces, and cleaning curtains with dry corn meal.
Pink wash goods color care tip from old sewing guide
A period advice note explains how to prevent pink and lavender fabrics from fading. It advises tinting the final rinse water with red calico to renew brightness and using red stained water to revive violet hues.
Proper washing of greens to remove hidden pests
Green salads including lettuce cabbage celery chicory and creas require thorough cleansing and careful inspection. Stems and under curled leaves often harbor small bags and watercress may hide snails in the jenves. meticulous washing is advised.
Ammonia Best For Cleaning Porcelain Soils
Household ammonia cleans porcelain effectively while sand soaps scar smooth surfaces. Scrubbing with sandsoaps roughens new porcelain, making discoloration harder to remove.
In the Cellar Chloride of Lime Plan Recalled
A note warns that constant lime chloride in cellars is unsafe. It claims it cleans air but presents health risks and urges avoidance while advising safer alternatives.
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Moe
Good Colors for Houses and Paint Longevity
The article advises that colors resisting heat rays fare better on exteriors. Warm tones like browns olives and grays offer a wide range of shades and durability, while cold yellows caldas and blues are discouraged. It notes color fade depends on materials and stresses using quality white lead and linseed oil for longer-lasting tinting.
Maine Governors Spar On Train In Quick Wit Exchange
Gov Cobb of Maine and Hon W R Pattangall shared a light moment on a train. Pattangall joked that ex Gov Powers is of Indian descent, noting the Indians deny it. The humorous remark drew amused reactions from a curious listener in the car.
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Gov. Cobb
Maine
W. R. Pattangall
Mr. Pattangall
The
Machias Union
Llwellyn Powers
Gov. Powers
Doctor Cured of Eczema Endorses Cuticura Remedies
A 1905 testimonial from Dr G M Fisher of Big Pool Maryland praises Cuticura Resolvent and Soap for eczema. He notes sixteen years of medical practice and endorses publishing the letter as genuine.
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Maryland
Fisher
Lberty
G. M. Fisher
Big Pool
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