Young Women Told to Try Pinkham Remedy for Pain
Buffalo NY readers hear a mother’s endorsement of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for monthly back and side pains. The ad notes relief from irregular periods and related symptoms and invites young women to request confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N.Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Matilda Kurtzweg
High St. Buffalo
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Cottage for Two proves space efficient and practical
Raymond Comstock argues in Countryside Magazine that a well designed small house with ample sunlight, fresh air, sensible room layout, and modern conveniences is not only possible but satisfactorily proven, countering jokes from city dwellers and architects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Comstock
Countryside Magazine
Don’t Lose Your Hair Cure Ad Promises Relief
An old advertisement urges readers to treat irritated scalps with Cuticura Ointment for dandruff and itching and to follow with a hot Cuticura Soap shampoo. It claims there is nothing better and offers a free sample by mail with a book, sending a postcard to Cuticura Dept. L in Boston. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Fishing trip plan derailed by housecleaning lies
A joke exchanges a fishing offer between a fat plumber and a thin carpenter. The carpenter frets his wife would object to traveling, and admits saving excuses for housecleaning time, revealing a humorous cross talk about fabricating alibis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nes
Secret of Successful Poultry Raising
A Missouri College of Agriculture guide says culling is key to success. Select breeding stock for strong constitution, vigor, and production. Mark weak chicks early, toe or leg band to track age, and use one and two year old stock for best eggs. avoid breeding from whole flock and inferior males.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Kilmpster
Missouri College of Agriculture
Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station
Best Grains for Chickens and Care Tips for Grit
The article explains gizzards use grit in digestion and compares barley, wheat, and corn, noting they are similarly valuable with proper supplements. It advises avoiding musty grain, using soft wheats, feeding a finely ground mash every few days, and occasionally adding fresh meat, prepared safely, to the chicks diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Experiment Station
Prevent Gapes In Chickens From Parasites
Gapes in chickens is caused by wormlike parasites that attach to the windpipe mucosa and mainly affect young birds. Prevention is key as parasites spread through coughing eggs, soil contamination, and ingestion, with magpies and other birds as transmission sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eakins
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Calo
Ration for Little Chicks
Wheat bran and middlings are very good for the little chicks. They should be fed liberally of it, but care should be exercised that the ration is balanced up with other feeds. If it is fed alone no good results will be accomplished.
Eradicate Lice on Fowls
Observation notes that droopy fowls may not only indicate disease. Inspect premises for lice near hips tail base and vent. Dust hens with a dusting blend of soft earth and stove ashes to drive away parasites and aid self cleansing.
Favor Dual Purpose Fowls For Small Poultry Startups
In keeping fowls the kind kept affects success. Strive to produce eggs and have birds good for table use. Plymouth Rocks Wyandottes Orpingtons Rhode Island Reds and other heavier breeds offer advantages for beginners and seasoned poultrymen. Larger breeds make fine table fowls after laying season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Eggs Fryers and Roasters for the Family Table
Poultry raising is a key part of animal husbandry and helps keep the food supply economical. The text emphasizes eggs, fryers, and roasters as essential for the household.
Caring for Hatching Eggs
Eggs for hatching should be laid in clean nests to avoid washing and removing their protective covering. They should be gathered often to prevent chilling overheating by hens on them, soiling, or other injury.
Powder the Sitting Hen
Advice on using lice killing powders in a sitting hen to treat the plumage weekly, with the final treatment three days before eggs hatch. The guidance emphasizes frequent applications to ensure effective protection during incubation.
Simple Shelters for Turkeys Prove Cost Efficient
The article argues affordable housing suffices for turkeys. It notes a dry shed can shelter hens and broods, while coops should be large, dry, and well ventilated with one side made of fine-mesh poultry netting.
Weed Out the Drones in Hen Flock Records
A farmer advises trapping drones and keeping records of each hen to improve egg production. The technique targets identifying nonproductive birds to boost the egg basket.
Golden Hope Mine Reveals Hidden Tailings Treasure
Rufe Glidden, once a drifter, receives aid from John Ward and Rose to revive the abandoned Golden Hope mine. After a pledge and rebuilding trust, they discover a fortune by processing old tailings, proving the true treasure is the new alliance and a renewed life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufe
Rose
Mr. Glidden
Rafe
Golden Hope
Ward
Rufe Glidden
Assay
States
John Ward
Benny
Women of Egypt Reach Hearts Through Home Mission Work
Rev C C Adams notes women in Egypt gain by home visits and Bible teaching. Missionary wives, Egyptian and Syrian Bible women, and hospital staff conduct reading, prayer, and gospel outreach in households and congregations, aided by weekly prayer and monthly missionary meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
C. C. Adams
When Mr Wibbles Scored and the Wife’s Reply
A witty domestic exchange follows a heated debate about gender roles. Mr Wibbles asserts a single advantage men hold, the wife counters passionately, and the husband delivers a calm retort that a wife is that advantage.
Bert and the student doctor in a home visit
Bert, fond of a young man home from medical college, injures his hand and asks whether to call him doctor or Jack. The young man muses that his attire would decide the formality, saying he would call Jack if in old clothes and doctor if well dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ward
Rafe
Ward
Bert
Jack
Doctor
Thief Displays Origination in Alaska Dog Tag Theft
A thief broke into a Douglass store and stole all 1916 dog license tags, risking capture of every town dog by the dog catcher. The incident illustrates unusual ingenuity in crime for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Douglass
Antisuffrage Ad Attacks Modern Girls In Brooklyn
Robert W. Chambers, a popular novelist, targets the antisuffrage camp with a Brooklyn dress in an ad arguing against granting women the vote. The piece cites a fictional modern girl who envies being a man and laments war aviation dreams while a matron replies that heaven has already given men dominion and the new ideas will fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W Chambers
Brooklyn
Wells and Shaw
Millions Use Red Cross Ball Blue
An old advertisement extols Red Cross Ball Blue as a stain remover for laundry, noting yearly sales growth and wide usage by homemakers and friends. It urges readers to ask their grocer for the product.
Tommy and Jack Tea Time Mystery Sniff
Tommy hosts his friend Jack for tea while he recovers from a cold. They play hide and seek and Tommy asks his father to hide him. Jack enters and sits by the fire while claiming he will search once he sniffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Jack
Quite Familiar Dialogue on Reincarnation and Hash
A brief, quirky exchange where Tiger notes daily hash is just reincarnation repackaged, prompting a playful reflection on belief and appetite. The line blends philosophical tone with offbeat humor in a concise, characterful snippet.
Tintype Portraits Eclipsed By Modern Photos
A historical reflection notes that a true likeness of a person is not captured by the modern photograph but by the old tintype technique, contrasting vintage likeness with contemporary images. The statement emphasizes the enduring value of period photography in conveying character.
Freckles vanish with Ethine double strength treatment
A vintage advertisement promises removal of freckles using ethine double strength. It claims applying an ounce nightly and morning will fade freckles and fighter cones, with a money back guarantee if it fails to remove freckles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Back
Aav
Human beings in history and the great show of life
The passage reflects on ordinary people as the heart of history, citing Lincolns, Mark Twains, and Walt Whitmans as examples. It argues that genuine presence requires dropping selfishness and pride, then entering life’s great show with a simple, knowing wink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolns
Mark Twains
Walt Whitmans
Boston Globe
He Wanted to Know How Strong Samson Was
Johnnie asks his mother about Samson. She confesses uncertainty about historical or sacred details. He then inquires how long Samson was champion, a question his mother cannot answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
Samson
Builders Plan Ship Without Government Funds
Noah proclaims luck and Japhet asks how, as they decide to construct a ship themselves without seeking an appropriation. The dialogue hints at self reliance and a bold project undertaken with private means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah
Japhet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Kurtzweg
Allen
Aisted
le Roy
Carter
Carters
Bourbor
Kj Scurgor Remedy CO
Bar
Lexington, KY
Watson E. Coleman
Washingtnh
D.C
Best Services
Kansas
Laura D. Everly
Morgan
Vale
Indianapolis
Bartey
California Station
The
W. G. Chapman
Oroville
Good Samaritan
Samuel Pitomer
Tie _CENTAUR
New York
Castoria
Spohn Medical Coo
Goshen
Ind
U.S. A
Mr. Comrox
Grove
Bible Reading Association
W. Y. Fullerton
Baptist Missionary Society
Westminster Gazette
Fullerton
Dr. Kline
X Company
Ed Bank
N. J
Adn
Canada
Montreal
GEO
W.aird
Traction Tereminal Building
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!