Woman Avoids Operation After Pinkham Remedy
Astoria woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing two years of illness and back pain, avoiding surgery. She describes chills headaches and fatigue improving after first bottle and eating meals again. Letter notes many patients avoid operations using the product and invites confidential advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
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Astoria
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Joan A. Konnta
Flushing Avenue
Pinkham Laboratory
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia KE
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Correction: The great American drama still being written
An eminent critic quotes, "The great American drama is still one written." A playwright retorts, "You're wrong, I wrote it three years ago, but I can't get any manager to produce it."
Castoria Ad Promotes Safe Baby Remedy
Advert describes Castoria as a care and sure remedy for infants and children. Urges careful examination of every bottle and notes American-made product available from all grocers. Ends with slogan about the best-fed army, referencing Americans, Japanese, and Russians.
SPECIAL CARE FOR POULTRY IN WINTER
United States Department of Agriculture guidance outlines winter poultry housing and care. It covers sanitation, ventilation, roosting, culling, feeding schedules, and disease prevention with practical steps for bedding, drafts, and pest control to keep flocks healthy and productive through cold months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Dry barnyard drainage plan and flood prevention advice
In this guide by BE fh JONES secretary of Wisconsin Drainage Association the need for a dry barnyard is stressed. It outlines creating dikes and shallow ditches to divert floodwater raising barn floors and surrounding ground to shed water, plus surface drainage and earth redistribution. It also includes pest control tips for cutworms using arsenate of lead and paris green bait.
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Fh Jones
Wisconsin Drainage Association
Leguminous Plants Value in Feeding and Soil Help
Leguminous crops provide high protein hay and rich carbohydrates making animal feed more economical and improving soil fertility compared with non-legumes.
Keep Leather Washers Soft and Guard Air Exposure
An agricultural note from Colorado A&M stresses protecting leather stock washers from air to prevent rapid drying and hardening. Pack in a tin or galvanized box and cover with animal-origin grease like tallow for easy reuse. Also advises storm doors and ventilated storm windows to save fuel and prevent dangerous still air.
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S.r D. Crain
Colorado Alicultural College
Fort Collins
Coto
Day's Work of Plow and Iron That Never Rust
The man who lets plows stand in the sled during winter should remember that manufacturers have not yet discovered iron and steel that will not rust. An average day's work with a two horse waiting plow is a little less than one and three-fourths acres, while a three horse sulky plow yields between two and two and one-half acres.
Plan to Keep Cabbages
Cabbages stay fresh when heads are wrapped tightly in news papers and stored in a cool room. An alternative is to cover the heads with straw instead of paper.
Boldness of Peter and John in Acts Lessons
The Jerusalem period in Acts is outlined with Peter and John before the Sanhedrin after healing a lame man. The trial shows Peter’s Spirit filled response, asserting Jesus as the risen savior and salvation’s sole path, while authorities falter and public favor grows.
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Jerusalem
Peter
John
Temple
Jesus
Caiaphas
Annas
God
Holy Ghost
Uncertain Future Encounter with Actors in Manchester
During a Manchester theatrical engagement, Kemble and Lewis strolled the street when a chimney sweeper and his boy approached. The boy exclaimed that they were play actors, prompting the sweep to warn him to mind his tongue and consider his own future.
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Manchester
England
Kemble
Lewis
California Syrup of Figs Adverts Child Health Claim
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for constipated children, promising quick relief and an “inside cleansing.” It warns about counterfeit syrups and gives price and usage directions. The text also includes a racial joke line about a character named Rastus and a safety razor incident.
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California
Ady
Danderine Promises Thick Hair Free From Dandruff
An advertisement extols Knowlton's Dandeline as a quick fix for dandruff and hair loss, claiming immediate effect. It promises glossy, new hair growth after weeks of use and describes how a small strand styled with the product enhances appearance, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from any store.
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Knowlton
Adv
Judge Questions Credit For Good Intentions
A court comment questions whether the defendant deserves credit for good intentions, with the judge remarking on financial hardship and the implied difficulty of obtaining support. The quote suggests a ruling or opinion about accountability and merit.
Enthusiasts Quip on Spouses Preferring Activities
A witty remark compares spouses choosing leisure over routine tasks. One says wife would rather go to the movies than eat, another claims wife would rather go elsewhere than cook dinner. The exchange reflects humorous domestic sentiment.
Regular Attendant Reacts to New Preacher and Song
A man and woman discuss a new preacher and the song Rock of Ages, noting dislike of the pastor's manner and the ring of the tune. They recall past visits and Children’s Day attendance, comparing beliefs and shared opinions about church leadership and a recent change in the monarchy. The piece ends with a remark about the emperor’s annual $12,000 allowance after China restored its monarchy.
Newest remedy for backache and dropsy advertised
An old advertisement promotes Anuric from Dr. Pierce of Buffalo for kidney and urinary tract ailments including back pain dropsy and rheumatism. It claims uric acid causes pain and urges sending water samples for free analysis. The ad notes Anuris availability in dealers and trials by mail.
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Pierce
Invalides’ Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
Anuric
Dr. Pierce
Insurance Company
Invalids
Scandal Quick to Spread in Brown County Cottages
In Indianapolis style rumor spreads from Brown County weekend retreats where Mr and Mrs Him keep a log house near Nashville. A cob pipe mix up leads locals to speculate Mrs Him smokes a pipe, after a grocery run by Josh draws curious questions from friends.
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Indianapolis
Brown County
Him
Nashville
Josh
Pines
Mir
Indianapol
Preparedness Adclaims Brom Quin Service Against Grips
An advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as a fortified remedy to destroy germs and act as a tonic and laxative to ward off colds grip and influenza. It asserts Brom Quin is the only effective W GROVE product and hints at broader brand claims amid unrelated lines about laundry and marriage.
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ER. W. Grove
Arithmetic and costs in old army education question
A farmer jokes about his son studying arithmetic in school, noting the boy’s reminders of expenses. The text then notes that Great Britain spends about 1500 dollars per year on average for each standing soldier in the regular army.
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Farmer Corntessel
Great Britain
Cuba Woman Shares Vicks Remedy For Croup
Mrs Ida Ford of Cuba Missouri reports a home remedy for croup using Vicks Vap-O-Rub applied to the throat and chest and covered with a warm cloth. She claims it acts almost immediately, avoiding distress to small stomachs, and she endorses sharing the letter to promote the product.
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Ida Ford
Cuba
Missouri
Vick
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