Don’t Poison Baby from Opioid Narcotics
A vintage warning about paregoric and laudanum use for children, noting narcotics unsafe for kids and the need for proper labeling. It explains why medicines with opium taste are disguised and urges parents to know ingredients or consult a physician, claiming Castoria contains no narcotics if signed by Chas H Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castoria
Chas
H. Fletcher
Chas. H. Fletcher
J. W. Dinsdale
Chicago
Alexander E. Mintle
Cleveland
Ohio
J. A. Alexander
Omaha
Neb
J. A. McClellan
Buffalo, N. Y
J. W. Allen
St. Louis
C. H. Glidden
St. Paul
Minn
H. D. Benner
Philadelphia
J. A. Boarman
Kansas City
J. J. Mackey
Brooklyn
N. Y
Astor
Vanity Tale Cited In Indianapolis Star
Secretary Root recalls a politician who planned to speak and sent a four page report to newspapers the day before his speech. The Star notes a page 20 misprint stating the phrase hours grows late and urges a medicine advertisement for Pittit's Eye Salve with old reliable claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inddinapolin Star
Root
Widow insider New Law obtained Pensions
Washington D C widow claims new law grants pensions. Philadelphia Inquirer recounts a scene of a woman feeding a tramp who pockets silver spoons and flees after an argument. The tale ends with a quip about politeness and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasington
Philadelphia Inquirer
Desperate Gambling and Shopkeeper Brag Rows
A Penny Pictorial item notes a merchant who tips a waiter generously until a rival waiter claims the first was cheated. The tale ends with the new waiter boasting about winning the merchant for the night. A Detroit Free Press vignette briefly mocks shop etiquette and fashion jargon as a customer purchases gloves after a misunderstanding.
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Penny Pictorial
Detroit Free Press
One of the Essentials of happy homes
An advertising note highlighting the Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted ethical remedy. It promotes genuine products manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and warns buyers to obtain the genuine article through leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Denmark’s Farm System Expands As Co op Dairies Grow
Read describes Denmark with nearly 200000 farm plots, many under ten werem, and about 100000 small units. It notes over 1000 farms in the realm of 600 acres or more, and mentions 085 cooperative dairies and a cooperative society with strong central influence. The cooperative sector allegedly channels funds abroad, totaling 6,076,000 gold to enhance a harbor project at polobampe.
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Denmark
Dairion
Rombers, and & Co-operative Ey
Mexico
Polobampe
Strong Minded Lover From the Youths Companion
Nathan Marlowe's stubborn pursuit of true love shocks the town as he ignores family plans and refuses to marry the elder daughter, insisting on pursuing "Phemie" and the mahogany bureau, while others debate propriety and titles.
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Nathan Marlowe
Jared Parker
Marlowe
Harlowe
Marthy
Sokee
Italian Priest and Mission Debate Like a Cage Joke
A Youth's Companion excerpt recounts an Italian priest famed for missions among Pasamaquoddy Indians in Maine. A Massport parishioner urges halving a mission to awaken church members. The priest quips that missions excite but their lasting effect is doubtful and adds a wry retort about cages and past efforts. The piece ends with a reflection on serving man as worship and a note from Dr. Aked on creed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passamaquoddy
Maine
Massport
Baby Healed by Cuticura Remedies After Long Itch
Mrs A C Brestlin of Chicago reports her baby suffered brutal itching on face and neck for over a year. After numerous doctors and colleges failed, Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills were used along with Cuticura Ointment and healing followed after three boxes.
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Miss G
A. C. Brestlin
Lincoln St
Chicago
They Went to Church
A Tit Bits note recalls a Scottish sergeant at a military post who assigned atheists to attend church. When told none believed, he ordered them to cleanse the stables, consuming the Sunday without leave. The following week the atheists supposedly joined the Church of England.
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Church of England
Poison Beer Tale From Tin Can Brewery
Dr. W H Wiley recalls a Tin Can town beer brewed so bad a melodrama scene involved a villain considering poisoning the hero. A cowboy in a box shouts for the villain to be given Tin Can beer, ending the tale with humor about the beverage.
Grape Nuts Praised by Board of Health Leader
The President of the Board of Health endorses Grape Nuts as a healthy food. He cites personal recovery from malnutrition and heart palpitations after using the cereal with cow’s milk, calling it a perfect food with a place in rational diet. He notes the slogan There’s a Reason and defends the product’s merits.
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Board of Health
Wellville
Production of Baby Beef
Andrew Bose discusses baby beef production, defining the age and weight of calves, feeding regimes from early nursing to finish, and the balance of rapid fattening versus meat quality. He notes economic considerations, breeding importance, and the higher costs of yearlong grain feeding.
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Andrew Bose
Northwestern Agriculturist
Farm Youth Training Key to Reviving Interest in Agriculture
Professor Webber of Cornell warns that farm youth leave for cities due to limited interest and opportunity. He urges engaging boys in crop improvement and girls in garden crops, with farm exhibitions and seed sales to boost profits and farm satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webber
Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station
Riley
Indiana
Boone County
Peruna Cures Long Standing Catarrh Says Patient
Miss Sophia Kittlesen writes she suffered for twenty five years from chronic catarrh and poor health. After trying many cures she used Peruna and experienced recovery with improved health. She notes some prefer tablets and mentions tablet form as an option.
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Sophia Kittlesen
Es Klineis
CSA
Peruna
The Handy Doctor in Vest Pocket
The West Pocket box promotes health by six Cascarets tablets that act as exercise for the bowels and liver. They claim to avoid purging or sickness, unlike salts or oils, and are marketed as a harmless daily aid. Sold by Sterling Remedy Company, 10 cents per box.
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West Pocket
Sterling Remedy Company
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Mona
Dougie
Las
Ibrockton
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Cerae
Sige
Carters
Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Mass
Mioux City P'T
Howard Bros. Huffalo
Partiou Lure
Clade Lannan
Monticella
Mother Gray
Waller
Kline
Bette
M. Kline
Dr. Aked
Faso
Dr. May
Pearl Street
Sophia Qulesen
Per
Eng
Saskatchewan
Alberta
W. D. Scott
Ottawa
Canada
E. T. Holmes
Paul
J. M. Mac Lachs
Watertown
Southakota
New York Life Building
Plessar
Ats
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