Great American farmer and the trusts debate
A long editorial piece argues the American farmer produces vast wealth yet funds capital concentration through purchases and patronage of catalog houses. It urges farmers to trade at home, support local merchants, and resist big national retailers. it notes an open air museum plan for Bremen and calls for energetic action against mail order evil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Biéin
Moon
Spain
Wall Street
Chicago
Philadelphia Episcopal Recorder
Bremen
Visa Park
Extraordinary Elixir Promises Miracle Cold Cure
An old advertisement extols a pine oil based remedy claimed to strengthen lungs, stop coughs, and heal bronchial tubes with outdoor exercise. It warns against impure “Oil of Pine” and notes that concentrated pine oil is sold in small sealed bottles for home use.
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Maina
Nathan Straus
New York City
C. F. Simmons
San Antonio
Texas
Alascom County
Home Sweet Home
Brown
W. N. Hutto
White Teay
America
Woman in Ohio Finds Comfort in Grape-Nuts Remedy
A Ohio woman long troubled by indigestion and chronic constipation reports relief after trying Grape-Nuts. She describes fear of a serious condition, then relief from better digestion, regular bowels, and improved memory after switching from improper foods to the cereal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Willie Collier Recounts Audience Mood in Comedy Note
Still ahead of the crowd, Willie Collier jokes about the theater crowd. The barnstorming company, once popular in the middle west, faced a lean spell in an Illinois town as pre-show chatter highlighted their fading business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie’ Collier
Middle West
Illinois
Collier
Wille
Olf Boy
Harper'a Weekly
Beauty secret from Baltimore women inspires Chicago readers
A Chicago woman reports on a skin care wash used by Baltimore society women. The home mixture relies on Rose water, Cologne Spirits, and Eppotone dissolved in hot water, then cooled and strained. The piece mixes humorous bits and brief ads, reflecting a mid century newspaper style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Baltimore
Maryland
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Said To Conquer Tumors
Claims that Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound can conquer tumor growths in women are supported by letters from multiple users. Testimonials describe removal of cysts and fibroids, relief from pain, and overall health improvement after using the product, urging readers to insist on the remedy over similar drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
May Fry
W. Colfax Ave
South Bend
Ind
Mra. Pinkham
BE. F. Hayes
Ruggles Bt
Boston, Mass
J. Barber
Scott, N. Y
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Epron
Fredueling Mae Ay
H. Albrecht
Wilhelm Hospital
Vienna Medical Society
Albrecht
Nefit
Boston
Strangers
Eugene C. Webster
Hoston Bbe
Carters
Winn Thompson
W. Nou
Kanda City
Paige Isc
Stale St
Chesebroug FG. CO
York City
Putnam
Tien Monroe Baus OS
Guteay
Minete
Haliburton
Washington
Atchison
Chicago Woman's Observa
Tion
Visting
Hiltiat
St. Vitus
Kyine
Arch St
Philadelphia
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ww. N. Hutlo
Jacksboro
Ter
Jackaboro
Alamo Plaza
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