Amherst conference on rural life moves local leaders forward
The August Amherst Massachusetts conference of Agricultural Educators and Rural Social Workers drawn from rural clergy teachers librarians grange YMCA workers and farmers outlined a local community oriented approach to rural progress. It called for state federations and strong country churches integrating schools recreation and public health with farm improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Carney
Country Life
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Amherst
Grange
Institute
Country Life Commission
Farmers’ Club
Country Church
Country School
Division of Labor
K. W. L. Butterfield
Amherst Country Church
New England
Warren Wilson
Presbyterian Board
Ventiré
G.s
Illinois
Massachusetts
Country Ife
Country Teachers’ Association
Rural Social Forces
Ilnois
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Claim by Henry
Henry testifies Doan's Kidney Pills gave relief for backache and kidney disorders. He notes a relative also praised the medicine and says he obtained it at Graves drug store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as the sole agent for the United States with a 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Henry
MeGavin “School
Street
Doan
Segraves
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Sigenta
Foley Kidney Pills Help Man Recover From Kidney Disorder
Streator resident J J Gyvernan faced severe kidney illness aggravated by outdoor work. After taking Foley Kidney Pills his back pain eased, kidney function returned, and night discomfort disappeared, allowing him to work normally again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J J Gyvernan
Streator
Foley
A J T
Theodore Hall recalls high steamboat tariffs of old
Théodore F. Hall of Kimmswick Missouri recalls steamboat tariffs from the Civil War era. Now pilot on the City of Savannah, Hall has held licenses since 1862. He plans to retire after 50 years at sea and move to a farm to raise angora cats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Hall
Mississippi Valley
Théodore F. Hall
Kimmswick
Kansas City Star
City
Savannah
St. Louis and Tennessee River Navigation Co
Hall
New Orleans
St.Louis
Aniece
Mississippi
Missouri
Red
Ohio
Tennessee
Astax
Northwest
Old Fort Benton
Montara
Tiver
Louis
Kimmewick
Bija
Odd row ear of corn claimed by USDA exhibit
The Macomb Journal relays a tale from Washington about the only known corn ear with an odd number of grain rows. An Illinois ear from 1910 was loaned to Terre Haute show promoter Representative Moss, amid a debate on whether nature ever makes such ears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macomb Journal
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Terre Haute
Ind
B. Hartley
Bureau of Plant Industry
History of Agriculture
Illinois
Department, of Agriculture
Moss
Old
Kentucky
John Whitscett
Sam
Sambo
Whitscett
Mar
Mar S Whitscett
Whitscott
Sam‘ Whitecott
National Agricultural Headquarters
Rexall 193 Hair Tonic Promises Hair Growth Claim
An old advertisement touts Rexall 193 Hair Tonic claiming it nourishes roots, penetrates to the scalp, and stimulates growth while being pleasant and non staining. It markets two bottle sizes for sale at the Rexall store, with a money back note if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
A Physician's Life Noble Calling and Sanity
A tribute to doctors defending medical work against overcharges and public misunderstanding. The piece recalls a physician father who served forty years, the constant readiness, nightly calls, and the heavy mental burden of patient life and death. It argues doctors earn their pay honestly, often for charity, and deserve respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streator Daily Independent Times
Streator
Fey
Ars
Conductor Returns to Work After Rheumatism Fight
Mr Wilford Adams credits Foley's Kidney Remedy with relief from chronic rheumatism after bedridden illness. He used three bottles, regained strength, and resumed work as a conductor on the Lexington Kentucky street railway. A. J. Ironmonger endorses its blood purifying claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Adams
Foley
Lexington, Ky
A. J. Ironmonger
Regina Pneumatic Cleaners Ad At Hartleys Music Store
Want ads note Regina Pneumatic Cleaners available at Hartleys Music Store advertised as a feature for dog owners and their best friend. The item emphasizes a buying opportunity for household machines in a local shop listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina Pneumatic
Hartley
Eggs for Hatching and Ice Delivery Ad
Silver Laced Wyandotte eggs for hatching offered by Mrs Wayne A Hupp Henry IH Call or write parties seeking ice this season can be supplied by telephone no 108 Bauter Bros promise delivery of ice to any city part in 3 23 41 notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne A. Hupp
Henry
Bauter Bros
Grinding and Repairing Shop Ad
Grinding lawn mowers scythes sickles discs skates and all kinds of grinding and polishing Saw gun ning and saw filing of all kinds William Stamper shop on Western Ave near depot Henry Illinois February 28 tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Stamper
Western Ave
Depot
Henry, Ill
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