Advertising and the end of wife beating? A curious claim
A Seattle woman used newspaper advertising to seek help against a violent husband, noting replies and swift results. The Wichita Eagle mocks the idea, suggesting a mock market for “thrasher” services and joking about future orders from wives and even husbands. The piece satirically argues that advertising pays, even in addressing domestic violence.
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Seattle
Polce
Wichita
Kan
Order
Knights of the Ready Fist
Society For
Laporte Merchants Barred From External Advertising Schemes
More than 80 Laporte Indiana merchants and professionals signed an agreement with the Merchants' Association to refuse patronage of any advertising scheme not offered by Laporte newspapers or bona fide publications. A posted card explains the pledge and its enforcement by the association's advertising committee starting April 1, 1912.
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Laporte
Ind
Merchants’ Association
aNewspapers
Merchants Association of
Laporte County
Araorlation of
Agreeing With Gladstone A Court Pointer Tale
Thaddeus recalls a Florence meeting where Mrs Gladstone whispered to him to agree with all he says. The anecdote contrasts Beaconsfield’s line that an agreeable person agrees with you with Thaddeus’ curiosity about Gladstone’s own disagreements.
One-Time Advertiser Cuts Back After Sowing Seeds
John A. Reddan notes that some one time advertisements yield crops with minimal care, yet most advertisers abandon the field after sowing and public forgetfulness grows. Exceptions exist where seeds prove productive despite scant attention.
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John A.reddan
Bulb Worm Or Stem Maggot Damages Wheat Crop
The wheat bulb worm or stem maggot harms wheat by multiple broods from April to October, with larvae feeding inside the plant crown and stems. Control options are limited, rotation and late planting less effective than against Hessian fly. burning straw after harvest to destroy second brood worms is advised. October planting may reduce trouble, per Nebraska station guidance.
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Etasses
Nebraska
Concrete Roads Show Durability In Rural Ohio
Near Coshocton Ohio two concrete road strips prove durable across a harsh winter and heavy traffic replacing black stone and worn limestone macadam. A 18 foot strip handles all travel, signaling concrete as the top choice for mudless roads with low upkeep and long life.
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Coshocton
Good Roads 6 Farm Notes
Plant pumpkin cola and trim a weedy pasture to boost profits. A weedless cornfield shows a proud farmer. Alfalfa silage yields fair quality. Celery transplanting may occur May 26 to July 1. Rape serves as spring and fall pasture forage. Hen manure aids some soils but not potato ground. A capable hired man is invaluable. A fanning mill pays back in one year on 160 acres. Decide first on a building a silo, then choose the type. Rape with small grains improves pasture and bay production.
Feley Rid ey Pills Endorsement by Mr Sable
A Rocees or, N. Y. resident Mr Sable at 30 Cook St. praises Feley Rid ey Pills as a remedy for kidney trouble. He says the pills gave him prompt relief and his strong endorsement is presented as convincing proof of the product’s curative qualities.
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Chaories Sable
Cook St
Roceesor
N. Y
Feley Sidney
Vonet Babi
Mr. Sable
WH. Gierreil
Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Ad Ends in Conflict
Difficulties raise pleasures as Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound is advertised with claims it contains no opiates or habit forming drugs. The ad touts healing properties for coughs and throat irritations, noting the genuine product is in a yellow package. Also mentions a dramatic court scene where a defendant’s pocket picking case draws emotional defense.
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Foley
Correll
Mrs J K Hepory Grows Savings with Foley Kidney Pills
Mrs J K Hepory of Akron Michigan says kidney trouble left her almost unable to work until she tried Foley Kidney Pills. She reports relief after a sample and credits the pills with saving a large doctor’s bill.
Fragmentary exchange reveals a dramatic night blackout
A censored excerpt depicts a couple's dialogue during a sudden electric blackout, with a man kissing a woman amid darkness. The text shows mis-spellings and garbled phrases, suggesting interrupted quotation and possible transcription defects from a historical source.
Foley Kidney Pills Relieve Back and Hip Pain Claim
Mre M A McLaughlin of 512 Jan St LanCrom Wis reports kidney trouble caused palps in back and hips. After taking Foley Kidney Pills several days she says the pain entirely left her back and hips and she is thankful for the relief.
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Mre
M. A. McLaughlin
Jan St
LanCrom
Wis
Foley
Mt Ware
H. H. Gorrells
Kidney Pills Endorsement From Georgia Farmer
A Covena Georgia farmer tests Foley Kidney Pills reporting almost instant relief from sluggish kidneys. He says the product merited by claims and would recommend it to all sufferers from kidney troubles. The testimonial appears in a Baltimore American style column with other scornful and lighthearted lines.
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Mra
Lela Love
Wiley Lowe
Covena
Foley
B.A. Grorrell
The Quickest Way to Sed Your Bureau of Vital Statistics
Conversation with Palmer Brown about locating the village dressmaker who knows the age of every woman in town. The exchange contrasts requests for Vital Statistics data with a local craftsman’s knowledge.
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Bureau of Vital Statistics
Palmer Brown
Woman Recovers After Ill Health With Bitters
Mrs Chas Freitov of Moosup Connecticut credits General debilitate years of sick headaches and low ambition to her recovery with Hardock Blood Bitters. The testimonial notes she became a well woman after using the product, reflecting a common mid century patent medicine claim.
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Chas. Freitov
Moosup
Conn
Long Lived Fish and Ailments Promised by Dean's Regulats
The note claims eels can live sixty years in captivity and suggests several fish have long lifespans. It mentions tongue coating and digestive issues after meals and advertises Dean's Regu lats as a cure for numerous attacks. The ad price is 25 cents at drug stores.
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Dean
Answer Was Easy Old Boxleigh
A humorous dialogue fragment from a Boston Transcript snippet features a father scolding a son about extravagance and prospects for his age, the son replying that time will bring his inheritance. The exchange underscores generational attitudes toward money and responsibility in a brief, witty exchange.
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Boxleigh
Boston Transcript
Dr Thomas Keleotic NL and bold ads from New York
A fragment of old ads touts Dr Thomas Keleotic NL for cuts burns and bruises claiming instant relief and cites a New York clothing factory output claim. A joke about labor questions and a 50 cent ointment price appears, reflecting period advertising tone.
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Thomas
Keleotic NL
Eel Varieties Described as Male and Female
The New York Press details two eel varieties, the broad nosed and sharp nosed, identifying the broad nosed as male and the sharp nosed as female. Young eels travel from midsummer to shore, are about four inches long, and remain clear at sea, gaining color near rivers.
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Midecean
New York Press
Dr King's New Discovery Endorsed For Colds And Coughs
An old ad extols Dr King s New Discovery as effective against colds coughs and croup through winter and spring. It cites testimonials including Mrs George W Place of Rawsonville praising its pneumonia prevention and notes prices 50 cents and 1.00 with a free trial bottle at BH Gorrell s.
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Gorrell
Ireland's Big Cavern Unveiled at Mitchelstown
A historic exploration reveals Mitchelstown Cave in Ireland as among the world’s largest. Explorer Martel notes the vast limestone galleries with passages resembling a city’s streets. The cave length and animal inhabitants are described, noting extensive recesses and passages.
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Mitchelstown
Ireland
Martel
Prince
Ephler
New York
Thank You Note From Lewisburg Reader
A reader from Lewisburg thanks BL Rader for Electric Mittens claiming relief from severe stomach trouble rheumatism and peptic issues. The testimonial asserts long lasting help and promotes Electric Bitters sold at 50 cents a bottle with a guarantee of satisfaction.
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BL Rader
Lewisburg
W. We
Eleetric Mitten
Guy Caer
Gortell
A Curious Nesting Tale From a Reversing Turntable
Birds built two nests at opposite ends of a turning platform inside a round house. They alternated daily as the turntable reversed, then chose one nest and raised a brood. The scene, described in St Nicholas, captures nature’s persistence amid odd mechanical motion.
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St. Nicholas
Famous Stage Beauties Use Skin Salve for Eruptions
Vendors claim Cure for eczema boils sores and rashes with Rueklen’s Arnica Salve. It purports to relieve eruptions, chilblains, cuts, piles and related complaints. Sold for five cents at B H Gorrett’s.
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Rueklen
B. H. Gorrett
How She Was Mentioned In A Catholic Standard
Miss Blundrin reports meeting Mix Knox and notes a question about you. Miss Gipzles recalls an argument over a remark that Mary Simpers was the silliest girl she knew, and Mary would not agree with her.
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Mix Knox
Miss Blundrin
Miss Gipzles
Remirk
Mary Simpers
Foila a Fou Pot Ends Health Distress Claim
A bizarre dial tone of health claims arises as a promotional note for Dr. King's New Life Pills. It alleges the product can relieve digestive distress and restore health, mentioning a price and location but offering no verifiable facts or credible medical guidance.
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Dr. King
Gorrell
Invention of Spectacles and Early Lens Work
The text notes Roger Bacon and Salvino Dèlgii Armanti as early grounders of lenses for optical use. It also mentions Alexander della Spina, a Pisa monk, credited with the invention of spectacles, who died in 1313.
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Roger Bacon
Salvino Degii Armanti
Pisa
Alexander Della Spina
When Buying Buy Only the Best
H L Blomquist of Esdaile Wisconsin notes his wife prefers Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best rough cure on the market. She has tried various kinds but Foley's gives the best result of all, according to B H Gorrell.
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H.L Blomquist
Esdaile
Wis
Foley
B. H. Gorrell
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething relief
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a long trusted remedy for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea in children. It claims universal use by millions of mothers over thirty years and warns to ask for the specific product. The copy emphasizes safety and a 25 cent price.
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Winslow
Anconas Praised as Superior Imported Chickens
A writer extols the Ancona breed imported from Europe noting its prestige among American fanciers. The article highlights vigor, hardiness, early laying, strong egg yield, and rapid growth suggesting high meat output and suitability for show or table use.
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Europe
Anconas
Sheppard
America
Coop
Staten
Pulleta
Poultry Feeding and Care Principles in Old Text
Feed lime and charcoal liberally and avoid breeding from old fowls. Millet seed yields grain, clover hay improves yolk color, and protein-rich feeds form the core ration. Eggs for eating should come from hens without male birds. infertile eggs command higher prices. A balanced ration, proper care to reduce lice and mites, and careful market knowledge drive profitability in poultry farming.
Then He's a Genius
A fragment cites Pud aobead Wilson praising a man with a new identity who keeps trying until the concept works, portraying faith in persistent genius.
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Wilson
Toad Is Friend of Farmer in War on Pests
The toad is hailed as a major ally of American farmers in scientific studies. It preys on pests, aiding crop protection by consuming beetles, worms, ants, sowbugs, spiders, and caterpillars, with staggering stomachs recorded in various cases.
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Toad
Farmer
Littl
Bio
Exhibits at road congress to highlight public roads
An exhibit at the American Road congress next fall will be presented by the United States Department of Agriculture with Secretary Wilson authorizing Logan Waller Page to display the government's road work. Four major associations are consolidating to make the congress the largest ever, including the American Road Builders' Association and the American Association for Highway Improvement, with others expected to join farmers and allied groups.
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American Road Congress
United States Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Department
Logan Waller Page
Office of Public Roads
American Road Builders’ Association
American Association For Highway Improvement
The
American Automobile Association
National Association of
Road Material and Machinery Manufacturers
Farmers’ Associations
New Ditching Machine and Tile Distributer
Mason City Indiana inventor A. E. B. Hanson develops a ditching machine that lays pipes or hollow tiles in ditches and places them at the ditch bottom. An accompanying illustration shows the machine’s longitudinal central section and a plan of rotation to improve soil formation and yearly yield.
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A. E B. Hanson
Mason City
Scientific American
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