Urban transit push in St. Petersburg and old remedies sold
The city of St. Petersburg advances its urban transportation program with 180 British trolley cars. An old family laxative, Brandreth's Pills, is advertised as a trusted remedy said to be safe for all ages with centuries of use.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Edo
Ohio
F. J. Carney & Co
Toledo
Druagzista
St. Petersburg
Brandreth
California Fig Syrup Co
Dyspepsia of Women Treated by Lydia E Pinkham’s Remedy
An article discusses female dyspepsia caused by disorders and claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures a form of indigestion in women. It notes ordinary treatments often fail to restore normal condition.
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Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Ackley Iowa Sauerkraut Carnival Captivates German Town
Ackley Iowa hosts an annual sauerkraut festival drawing 4000 to 5000 visitors for kraut eating contests kielbasa wienie races cabbage decor and a parade. German heritage dominates town life with two German churches and a strong rural farming community supporting the event.
Rousehold Matters on a Frugal Fish Pie
A penny pinching method describes preparing a fish pie using cold fish flakes seasoned with cayenne and anchovy, layered with mashed potatoes, breadcrumbs and butter, baked for about thirty minutes in a shallow dish. The entry emphasizes economical kitchen practice.
Cabbage Dish With Ham and Rich Sauce
Wash the red cabbage and cut thin. Simmer with ham pieces butter stock and vinegar for about an hour until tender. Stir over heat until most of the liquid boils away. Serve hot in a vegetable dish.
Chicken and Ham Rissoles in Breadcrumb Paste
A historical recipe instructs mincing chicken and ham with pepper and nutmeg, binding with egg and breadcrumbs. The paste is rolled, cut into shapes, filled with minced meat, sealed, egged, crumbed, and fried in hot fat.
Green Vegetable Soup From New York Witness
A traditional soup recipe uses spinach sorrel lettuce and leeks with potatoes butter and chervil. Prepare by blanching shredding washing and sautéing the vegetables then simmer with butter potatoes salt and boiling water. Finish with croutons and optional yolk milk cream or purée for a richer texture.
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New York
Practical Household Hints On Cleaning And Attire
A mix of home care tips covers heating milk for refreshment, using paprika decoratively, choosing gemstones with outfits, cleaning furs with flour and salt, avoiding hot water on chamois, Kerosenes for tubs and sinks, oil wipe and drying, varnish brush use for brushing bread, folding skirts with safety pins to prevent wrinkles, and rice for cleaning carafes and oil cruets with warm water and washing soda.
Kidney Pills Promise Relief for Female Ailments
Mrs. Anthony Cadrette of Leominster Massachusetts describes severe back pain, nervousness and swelling before using Deans Kidney Pills. She credits the treatment with a rapid, marked improvement after faithful use. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York.
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Anthony Cadrette
Mechanic St
Leominster
Mass
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
R. Paxton CO
Boston
Mase
Poisoned spring in Auvergne asphyxiates animals
In the Auvergne region of France a large release of carbonic acid gas emerges from soil fissures. The Montpensier spring, among the wells, has earned the name poisoned spring as animals drinking from its cavity quickly succumb to the gas released by the water.
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Auvergne
France
Montpensier
Running sores on limbs and Cuticura relief
Mrs Lizzie Vincent Thomas of Fairmount Walden's Ridge Tenn recounts severe eczema turning into running sores on her child’s limbs. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills for about six weeks the child fully recovered with no recurrence. She notes distance from a doctor on the mountain and high visit costs. The note adds that music should be written on note paper.
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Lizzie Vincent Thomas
Fairmount
Walden’s Ridge
Tenn
Consolation and Humility Tale From Lord Leighton Gallery Moment
A humorous anecdote from Youths Companion recounts Lord Leighton overheard a critic calling his painting Helen of Troy horrid. He reveals I painted it then accepts the crowd’s softened reaction. The tale underscores humility in art and fame.
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Horace
Lord Leighton
Royal Academy
The Age Of Graft And Parson Caution In Debate
A Louisville Courier Journal exchange quotes a parson urging discretion while another voice vows to do duty. The dialogue hints at allegations of graft and tensions between management and public figures in a familiar newsroom style.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
The Earth Is Crowded From a Canal Zone Home Letter
A Carrollton boy in the Panama Canal zone reports little digging has begun because there is nowhere to pile the dirt. He writes home from the zone, noting slow progress and shared concerns about living conditions.
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Carrollton
Panama Canal Zone
Kansas City
Curious claims about coffee and Postum debunked by science
An advertisement criticizes coffee and promotes Postum as a healthier alternative. It cites alleged caffeine harms to the heart and nervous system, and shares a testimonial about abandoning coffee for Postum. The piece urges readers to boil Postum for 15 minutes following directions.
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Postan _Co
Poutiis Creek
Mich
Drought and Locusts Hit Santa Fe Grain Areas
The drought and locust invasion damage grain regions in Santa Fe Province, Argentina. Consul General Cole notes severe shortages with a meat freezing company suspending slaughter. Wheat prospects improve with winter and spring totals raising the outlook by about 30 million bushels. A man hides his excitement as he curses his kids.
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Santa Fe
Argentina
Cole
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