Wonderberry or Sunberry gains wide acclaim and praise
The Wonderberry Sunberry, created by Luther Burbank and promoted by John Lewis Childs, is praised nationwide. Testimonies from John Burroughs, Hattie Vincent, and others claim it is delicious, productive, drought tolerant, and suitable for various climates, with reports of high yields and fast fruiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Burbank
John Lewis Childs
Floral Park
John Burroughs
Theodore Roosevelt
New York Agricultural Experiment Station
Hattie Vincent
Hayden
New Mexico
Get Power From Food: A Grape-Nuts Recovery Tale
A Missouri woman describes years of stomach trouble and weight loss until trial with Grape-Nuts. She reports improved digestion, relief from heartburn, and regained strength and weight after using the cereal, claiming it fit her body's needs and aided daily activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Fogarty
Indianapolis Star
Missouri
Srk Reed
Wellville
Alto Pass
Sarah Casper
Water Valley
George Griffith
Jeff Casper
Technicality Blocks State Pay Roll in Illinois
In Peoria and across the state, payments for January salaries to state institutions under the new board of control were halted by Attorney General guidance. State Treasurer Rus sell refused to issue checks. institutional treasurers have abandoned offices, and funds must be issued directly from the state treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Stead
Russell
State Board of Control
Canada as Home Draws Kansas and Kentucky Settlers
A Kentucky reader reports satisfaction with Alberta land offers and a plan to move. many Americans are moving to Canada seeking free homesteads and farm opportunities. The editorial urges caution and thoughtful planning before relocation, noting high success and few returnees among long-time Canadian settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Canada
E. K Bell
Frankfort
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Canadian
Voice of Experience in a War Wound Exchange
A brief exchange shows a passerby asking for a dime for a wounded man claiming to have been shot in the war. The respondant questions the plausibility and denies any battle in question, ending the encounter.
Cuticura Cures Eczema Claims From Virginia Family
A Virginia reader reports ten years of hand eczema cured by Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Resolvent after doctors failed. The daughter also recovered in two weeks, with other family members benefiting from the same products. The message, dated October 19 1909, urges others with skin or blood disease to try Cuticura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrsa
M. E. Falin
Speers Ferry, Va
Marine Eye Remedies Ad Promises Free 48 Page Eye Book
An advertisement invites readers to write Marine Eye Remedy Co in Chicago for a 48 page illustrated eye book and personal guidance on eye trouble. The copy claims Marine remedies soothe sore eyes strengthen weak eyes stop smarting and eye pain and are sold by druggists for use in adults and babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Pierce
Colden
Ds KY Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buflito
Ford
Bookle Pinto
Paths N. Y
Jhot
All
When the Trouble Started and Household Banter
Fragmentary catalog of aphorisms and ad copy items. Includes lines about Mrs Brewnwell outfits, half of dresses cut, rheumatism remedy Dr Detchon, and various satirical quips. Contains garbled phrases and promotional blurbs with several brand names and generic jokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Royal spender warns on marriage for wealth
A jumble of social gossip hints at marriages for money and the notion a spouse should be chosen for status. The fragment mentions a "royal spender" and a man with fewer mates, plus stray lines about fashion, remedies, and smoking. The piece reads as a garbled column of the era's chatter.
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Association For the Study and Prevention
News OF Illinois
McLeansboro
Mutual Protective League Council No 53
W G Pavitt
Mount Vernon
Mutual League
Southern Illinois
Salem
Centralia
Odin Sandoval
Kinmundy
Patoka
Irma
Alma
Marion County
Marion County Board of Supervisors
Temperance Fight
Bloomington
Thomas Clark
First Methodist Church of
Beardstown
Decatur
Sterling
Whiteside County
Clyde Township
Hahnaman Township
McLean County
John Carlson
Elmer Leathner
Harrisburg
Duncan Malcolm
Independence Township
Fairfield
J. W. Bobarth
Jeffersonville
Alfred EB. Coughenoura
Robert Rendleman Jr
Robert Rendleman
Wolf Lake
R. J. Carmichael
Springfield
Deneen
R. J. Carmichael of
Gray's Lake
Lake County
Louisville
Valley View Farm
Here
H. P. Jordan Jr
A. L. Heagstedt
Anna Wholesale Grocery
Anna
Anne Grocer Company
RAW
Jim
Mabel
Detchon
Pareeeesserair Ns
Seaten Oraa Ag al Aed GM
Marjone
Sm. Hers
Gov
Mindanis Gulbis
Samuel Pitcher Fanpien
Tie Centaur Company
New York
Vidy Cvieceesh
Oods Dosis
Wreppet
Bears
Castoria
Western Canada
Illinois
Vernor Deneen
Trnnis
Nanketchewan
Loen Totervi
Wester
Staten
Menitob
Anni
Lars
Gettlers
Baers
MancaeCtty
Chicago
Gillard
Wateon Nestenee
Soni Toy
Rusalag Costa
JOHN _LEWIS
Acea
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