Eggs as national food rise in United States lore
A humorous historical piece argues Uncle Sam leads the egg era as Americans consume vast daily, weekly and yearly egg totals. It notes rising prices, cold storage schemes, and market schemes that shape egg shortages and fat profits, with Chicago a focal point in demand and pricing. The essay blends social commentary with anecdotes on people and industry.
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Uncle Sam
United States
America
Chicago
Haster
Windy City
Jim Patten
Big City
Odie Ae
Bill Collector Interactions Over Small Debt
Slimkins jokes about handing a five dollar matter to the bill collector while Podger admits borrowing a dollar from him yesterday.
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Slimkins
Podger
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Quick Foot Relief
Use Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease swollen smarting tired feet corns and bunions. Shake into shoes for comfortable walking. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 2 cents no substitutes. Free sample by sending to Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy NY.
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
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Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Mase
Economy as Self Sacrifice in Household Eating
A commentary notes some women define economy by skipping foods their husbands prefer. The remark frames frugality as personal sacrifice within domestic life.
Perry Davis Aine Promotes Prevention and Cure Claims
A garbled historical notice touts Perry Davis Aine as an ounce of prevention and a pound of cure. The text mentions buwdl trouses and mentions 850 and 0c, with uncertain remedies for colds and related ailments.
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Perry Davis
Heathen Misconception and Lost Bill Fragments
A youngster defines heathens as folks who don't fight over religion. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething soothes gums reduces inflammation and relieves wind colic. bottle claims 25. After breaking a five dollar bill, pieces are soon lost.
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