Heritage of Civil War Veteran Endorses Kidney Pills
Captain John L Ely of Co EB 17th Ohio now resident in Newton Kansas recounts suffering kidney trouble from the Civil War. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing his condition starting in 1901 after using crutches and enduring back pain and frequent kidney secretions. Intoxicants in vegetables note warns that vegetables can cause intoxication if relied on as sole food source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L.ely
Co. EB
17Th Ohio
East Second Street
Newton
Kansas
Ely
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Sores on hands cured by Cuticura remedies
A Chicago woman reports long standing hand sores that resisted three doctors and were blamed on dyehouse work. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, her hands began to peel and improve within three days, leaving them smooth and clean while she continued work. Mrs. A. B. Maurer. July 1, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Maurer
State St
Chicago
Tigers Tap Rubber Trees Near Perak
A Malay peninsula rubber factory owner uses valerian to attract tigers so workers can collect sap. The tale notes labor scarcity and the clever method, followed by a humor-laced exchange about slang and Newark social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perak
Malay Peninsula
A Winning Start with Postum and Grape-Nuts
A teacher testifies that simple meals like eggs and toast caused indigestion, while a breakfast of hot Postum and Grape-Nuts with cream offers relief. She reports steady weight gain and increased nervous energy, praising Grape-Nuts as first at their table. The ad quotes the Postum Co. claim and promotes The Road to Wellville in pamphlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellvilie
Flowery border tips from a Garden Magazine editor
Describes a robust Rudbeckia golden glow and companion plant arrangements for a hardy border. Recommends layering tall plants at back with larkspur foxglove and mid-height varieties like columbines and bleeding heart, edged by annuals and perennials. Highlights self sowing sweet alyssum and sowing Shirley poppy and zinnia with thinning as plants expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudbeckia
Garden Magazine
Cookery for the Invalid Essence of Beef and Soup
A Chicago Tribune recipe column offers gentle nourishment for invalids. It outlines essence of beef by boiling lean peel in water, vegetable soup from turnip potato and onion on toast, chicken broth with bones simmered four hours, and a savory custard using beef tea and egg yolks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Comfort and upkeep for a guest chamber in old advice
The piece urges hostess care for spare rooms with well aired beds, clean sheets, open windows, and ample storage. It stresses light by the bed for reading, avoid clutter, and shared insight on thoughtful hosting for women guests. It also notes linen thread for shoe button repairs, describing a combined needle thread.
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Chicago Inter Ocean
Notre Dame and Indiana University Profiles
The text contrasts Notre Dame's claim of unique features and broad appeal with Indiana University's noted rise without endowment. It mentions Notre Dame's paternal discipline, comprehensive scope from grammar school to college, and its distinguished faculty. The piece also references Lewis' Single Binder cigar and Peoria distributor notes.
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Lewis
Peoria
University At
Notre Dame
Indiana University
Sinai and the turquoise land minifig center claim
Dr. Flinders Petrie links Sinai to ancient turquoise wealth and calls Bingi the turquoise Jang. He notes Sinai as the world’s first minifig center and recounts Egyptian expeditions led by the Pharaoh and a staff of metal masters, scribes, and secretaries cataloging wine output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinai
Flinders Petrie
Petrie
House of Metals
New W L Douglas Shoe Co Building Dedicates Big Plant
The W L Douglas Shoe Co dedicates a large Montello plant as part of its manufacturing complex. The two story 260 by 60 foot jobbing house hosts open houses, a concert, and catering. Offices on the second floor feature a sample room and communications via telegraph and telephone.
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W. L Douglas Shoe Co
Montello
Quith
Mace Gay
Aston
United States
W. L. Douglas Co
Brockton and
Douglas
Western Union
Plaster of Paris ornaments cleaned with starch coating
Plaster of Paris ornaments may be cleaned by a thick starch coating. Let it dry thoroughly, then brush it off. The item will look clean again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QOOD
Addon
BE. H. Belloge
Benithrar Cookery
Good Health Publishing Co
Michee Ee
Dangerous Money Motive Behind Love Tale
A famous writer known for not recognizing his wife allegedly based a magazine love story on real life with a beautiful young woman from his circle. When confronted by a friend about exposing Miss Blank, the writer calmly explained he needed the money.
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Miss Blank
Drawing the Line At Street Cleaning Under Three Women Bosses
The Minden Signal comments on gender and labor shouting sarcasm about women bosses in charge of street cleaning. It contrasts traditional tasks with modern expectations, mocking the idea of women supervising public works. The piece uses humor to critique workplace authority.
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Minden
Great Caesar's
To Wash Velveteen Instruction Sheet
Velveteen should be washed by shaking in warm Ivory Soap suds, then rinsed well and drip dried. Never squeeze or wring. Hang straight to avoid crookedness when dry. Signed Eleanor RB Parker.
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Eleanor RB
Parker
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Warns of Teething Aid
An old advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming gum softening relief and reduced colic. A stray line mentions a cigar or bottle and a cynical remark about wealth and ashes.
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