Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promised Cure
A testimonial from Miss Anice Barry of Atlanta credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing years of ovarian inflammation and heavy pain after two bottles in ten weeks, noting weight gain and restored health. The ad urges all sick women to try the product and promises a $5000 forfeit if the letter is not genuine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sure
Lydia B.kham
Dean
Pixxnam
Lydia B. Pinkham
Thad
Ivan
Anice Barry
North Boulevard
Atlanta
Lydia E. Pinkham
Effects of Nie Dam on Nile Irrigation and Land Values
Bir Benjamin Baker reports new figures on the Nile dam. During the critical crop period water supply for irrigation doubled. Rice irrigation, once banned, is now allowed, boosting land converted to irrigation with an estimated value over 25 million dollars.
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Nie
Bir
Benjamin Baker
Nile
Jubo
N Rays Storable in Diverse Substances Claims Made
N rays said to be emitted by an Auer burner can be stored in glass and quartz, gold and other metals, paper, wood, paraffin, brick, certain stones and more. The London Globe reports M Blonchot presenting to the Academie des Sciences in Paris that the effect resembles phosphorescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Blonchot
Academie Des Sciences
Paris
London Globe
Washing and caring for glass and crystal rules
Instructions advise warm water washing for glass and crystal, drying with dusting sawdust, brushing lightly, and avoiding extreme temperatures or refrigeration. A puzzling sentence mentions Fourokeeper and Red Crom Dall ue and a stray note about a Japanese gratitude phrase. It ends with a remark on a Japanese bride gifting wedding presents to her parents as recompense for upbringing.
Insurance figures cited in garry case summary
Insurance figures list life coverage at 89 million fire insurance at 163 million and marine insurance at 366 million in a Serge related derivation note.
Cheese making: American dairy industry vs Old World methods
Henry E. Alvord of the Department of Agriculture argues American cheese production, though highly systematized and economical, cannot match European variety and perfection. He notes New York, Wisconsin, and Canadian milks produce uniform cheddar, but to learn famed cheeses like Roquefort, Gouda, Gruyere, Emmenthal, Parmesan, Camembert, and Limburger one must study the places of origin.
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Henry E. Alvord
Department of Agriculture
United States
Canada
Cheddar Valley
Somersetshire
England
Scotland
New York
Wisconsin
Roquefort
Elam
Holland
Gruyere and
Emmenthal
France
Switzerland
Parmesan
Italy
Erie
Neufchatel
Europe
Limburger
Why Go Need Ponds for Geese
Mrs. L. D. Cary of Lake County argues geese thrive with pond access. She notes geese in thawing weather rush to any water source, prefer ponds, and lay more fertile eggs with ponds. When ponds freeze, she suggests sunk tanks or weekly water tubs to allow washing and comfort.
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Farmers’ Review
Dairy progress in Kansas as milch cow numbers rise
Twenty years ago Kansas had 471 548 milch cows with little market demand for creamery products. Ten years ago 567 863 cows with gradually improving creameries. Today 802 738 milch cows support high grade creameries and the largest creamery in the world. dairy output value nearly doubles, but many cows do not pay for their keep due to deficiencies in cows or feeds.
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Kansas
F. D. Co
Abducted Hen Adopts Kittens in Odd Tale
William Louth of Arcola Illinois reports an old Plymouth Rock hen known for mothering traits has adopted two orphaned kittens after a brood loss. The hen fiercely defended her new brood, chasing away the kittens’ former mother, then sheltered the pair under her wings. The kittens now follow the hen as if she were their mother, neglecting their own.
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William Louth
Arcola
Illinois
Potash Dominates Key Crops Mentioned
Potash is identified as the dominant ingredient in peas beans clover alfalfa and potatoes in the discussion of soil nutrient needs and crop health.
Last Moments of Tennyson Described in Tender Detail
An obituary style note recalls the poet Alfred Tennyson’s final moments. He lay peacefully with his daughter in law, smiled softly, and as he passed his son offered a prayer asking for God to accept him and Christ to receive his soul.
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Tennyson
Christ
Qualities of Radium and Its Light Emission
Radium shows a peculiar influence on light emitting bodies and may impact lighting industry. A minute quantity can illuminate a layer of zinc pyrites without heat loss, producing strong light with reduced energy waste.
Hotair Fan Heats Air By M de Mare Device
A Belgian electrician named M de Mare devised an electric fan that heats the air it moves. The device uses an electric motor and a rotating fan with mica blades. Resistance coils are mounted on the mica blades and heated by the electric current to warm the air.
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M. de Mare
Nutmeg Egg Remedy Flavor Enhancer
A raw egg is described as a nutrition source to be taken as medicine if the yolk remains intact. Grating nutmeg on the egg, adding lemon juice, salt, and a dash of cayenne pepper are suggested to vary the flavor and improve palatability when consumed as medicine.
Former British Soldiers Find Work After Boer War
At the close of the Boer war twenty four thousand British soldiers sought employment as coachmen grooms porters and carmen. Fourteen thousand found positions in England promptly. Recently unemployed veterans increased due to a new three year service term replacing seven years.
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England
Hindu Majority in India Dominates Population
The article estimates that about 60,000,000 Muslims and 7,000,000 Buddhists exist in India, with a small number of Parsees, while three-fourths of the total population adhere to the Hindu faith.
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India
Self Government Powers Grow With Practice
Herbert Spencer argues that power over self and other powers arises only through exercise. Mastery of passions in maturity necessitates discipline during youth, as stated in Social Statics.
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Herbert Spencer
Dodd's Kidney Pills Help Mr Grover After Long Sickness
Frederika Indiana December 28 Mr A Grover aged 74 has suffered long from kidney trouble and diabetes like symptoms. He reports taking ten boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills cured him with swollen feet gone eight pounds gained and better sleep with no relapse. A cold cure claim also noted for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
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Grover
Frederika
A. Grover
Dodd
Peruna praised by Catholic Sisters for throat cure
A Detroit Catholic institution sent a letter praising Peruna for a Sisters of Charity patient with catarrh of the throat. The letter states the young girl, under care of the Sisters, used Peruna and achieved relief and recovery. The reviewer notes the recommendation to consult Dr Hartman and request a free book from the Peruna Medicine Co in Columbus Ohio.
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Sisters of Charity
Peruna
Hartman
United States
Detroit
Mich
Columbus
Peruna Medicine Co
Tumbus
Ohio
Hartmas
Cx Menkison
Napoleon
David Meskison
United Eldren
Hartman Sanitarium
Parcel Post From New York to New Haven Described
Foreign Parcels Post details a 11 pound suitcase sent from New York to New Haven via United States parcel post to Germany option costing 3.08 dollars versus 1.05 dollars by the German route. The item notes offered at any post office and states the matter would not have been accepted otherwise. James L. Cowles is named in connection with the shipment.
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Will
Reneva
United States
Germany
James L. Cowles
New York
New Haven
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