Lydia Pinkham Drug Ad Claims Women Benefited
An old advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a health tonic for female ailments. It cites physicians and nurses endorsing its efficacy, with letters from Brigham Mass and others praising symptom relief from menstrual pain, irregularities, and weakness. Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Mass offers free guidance to women seeking help.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Brigham
Brighemrg
Mass
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Working Poultry and Straywberrins in the Patch
The article advocates mixing poultry with strawberry patches to reduce harm and boost profits. Large hen breeds scratch less, control insects, and manure improves soil. suggest small colony leases and careful timing after harvest. Also discusses a simple hotbed setup for starting plants and pruning tips for spring and fall blooming shrubs. It notes nutrition from skim milk and whey, recommending combined use with caution if sour.
Experimental English varieties for profitable growth discussed
The article weighs English fruit varieties noting mixed quality versus American Downing, with mildew resistance and the need for multi-season testing before planting widely. It also covers swine paralysis linked to corn feeding, suggested remedies, a seed-wheat soaking method by He Wright in Oklahoma Territory, pest control for wheat worms, and a note on a longer keeping sweet potato per Professor Wickwon.
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He Wright
Hennesser
O. T
Iit
Mir. Wright
Improved ventilator shade for grass cultivation
A detailed description explains a large packing vase device with a vent at the top and hinged doors that open independently. A ventilation system controls shading for grass plots, allowing thickening of grass and even growth by adjusting shade and air flow on different nights.
Federal probe eyed into coal road price fixing by Hughes
Washington reports say Charles Hughes will lead a federal investigation into coal railroad price fixing. The probe aims to compel railroad officers to testify and reveal records under anti trust and interstate commerce laws. The effort, backed by the President and Attorney General, could break the coal combination and influence the pending strike.
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Washington
Charles
Hughes
Supreme Court
New York
United States
Attornes
Sughes
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroads and electric power plans loom large in 190? era
Major railways report rising gross earnings in Q1 with New York Central and Wabash leading gains. Northern Pacific eyes Pacifi and Idaho Northern assets for a Cottonwood to Lewiston line while Norfolk and Western officials inspect a Columbus to Santa ky line for purchase. London omnium fleet shrinks after two years of trials as a new large garage rises. Financials show Berk clears records for three months. Harvester dispute stalls freight cars.
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John (. Breckenridge
New York Central
New York
Northern Pacific
Pacifi
Idaho Northern
Cottonwood
Lewiston
Tolnlia
Jonnfon
Norfolk and Western
Columbus
Sanctuaky
Pennsylvania
London
England
London Power, Omnibus Company
Europe
Great Trunk
Wabash
Chicago Great Western
Berk Clearings
Chicago Car Service Association
International” Harvester Company
Harvester Arist
Strystyawns -the
Boston
York
Ebraalea
Michigan
Atp
Trafic
Aenemil
Laké-Bhore
Cleveland
Antsy Limited
Missouri Pacific Railway
Sf Chix
Gould
French Bricklayer’s Tale Highlights Low Wages in France
Re elected AFL leader Banne Gormpers cites France as an example with few unions and unreasonably low wages. A bricklayer's joke about a friend in Nice and an attic dwelling wife underscores workers’ fear of being overworked and underpaid. The anecdote contrasts French conditions with those in the United States, where unions are more prevalent.
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Briecklayer
Banne Gormpers
Etter
American Federation of Labor
France
Nica
Avenue de la Gare
Felix
Marcel
Woolen Foundation Bridge At Wadebridge England
In Wadebridge Cornwall a bridge uses bags of wool as foundations to counter strong currents. Traditional stone bases failed, but wool sacks sunk in the stream, allowing piles to be driven and the structure to stand firm and satisfactory.
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Wadebridge
Cornwall
England
Dr Williams Pink Pills Restored Mrs Gagner To Health
Mrs Mary Gagner of Holyoke Mass testifies that after severe dizziness weakness and inability to work she used Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Six boxes cured her and two years later no relapse. Pills claim to build new blood and strength. sold by druggists or mailed at price.
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Dr. Williams
Mary Gagner
South Summer Street
Holyoke
Mass
Dr_ ‘Williams
Cam
Dr. Willian Medicine Company
Schenectady
Avery
Reputation of Rhode Island official cited by Boston Herald
A Boston Herald writer recalls a Rhode Island deputy sheriff and chief of police famed for candor. In a store credit inquiry, two grocers asked about Joe White. The sheriff answered that White was “putty fair” and “honest,” noting White had been arrested twice for theft and acquitted both times.
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Sherif
Rhode Island
Boston Herald
Joe White
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Soren
Groel
Werren
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Farkey
Turkey
Oklahoma
Stelloh
B. J. Wickwon
Wt Agricuture
Uolvers Fornia
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Ctos EneEuina
Jewas
Gures
Lane
Dodds
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Capra
Anyose
Victorign
Brockton
Wil-Doug
Brose
Brookten
Atali Druggists
Fred the R. Paxton Co
Mase
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Easity
Lakeside Organ
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Cricag
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