Trust Not to Appearances Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Notice
A vintage testimonial advertising Hood's Sarsaparilla markets the product as a cure for blood impurities and spring illnesses. Mrs. Thomas Jones of Utica and Mars A. W. Barnett of Lowell recount long illnesses cured, praising the tonic and Hood's Pills as a liver remedy.
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Proud
Coltre
Hood
Thomas Jones
South St
Utica
N. Y
Mars
A. W. Barnett
Powell Street
Lowell
Mass
A Wish Gratified From the Governor Over Yeast For Cake
A dialogue from the Washington Star features an old gentleman governor reconsidering a youth request. He dismisses trivial whims and grants two cents to buy yeast for a cake, noting Roane is in the right place and generosity rules.
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Washington Star
Wheelmen Club Entry Question Sparks Postjoined Answer
A Yonkers Statesman note asks if a member must be examined by a physician before joining the Wheelmen's S and P P s club. Wheeler replies no examination is required before joining, but one may occur afterward. The Atchison Globe quotes a witty line about fools admitting their folly.
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Ysician
Wheelmen
S & Pps Club
Wheeler
Orchard and Garden Advice From a Western Plowman
Practical guidance for orchard setup and garden planning. Tips include shallow plowing, choosing elevated orchard sites, using wood ashes for lawns, whitewashing fruit tree trunks, and draining heavy soil before planting. Recommends stirring gardens with a cultivator and growing Stowell's evergreen corn for family use.
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Stowell
Cost Effective Hay Shed and Feed System for Cattle
A Prairie Farmer plan describes building a 20 by 30 foot hay shed with 14 foot eaves to reduce losses. It includes bolted timber connections, clapboard or shingle siding, and an end unloading opening. Extending the shed around three sides provides cattle protection and a practical, cheap feeding setup.
Milk Cleanliness Increases Fat Content In Milk
A Kansas State College dairy study tested five cows using the Babcock method. Milk samples showed fat content rising from the start to the end of milking, with the last quarter pint yielding far more milk fat than the initial draw. The lesson: milk clean and get fat.
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Kansas State College
Babcock
D. H. Otis
Use of the Churning Pin in Danish Creameries
J Christian Bay notes the churning pin as a key tool in Danish creameries and homes. The pin acts as a long spoon and spatula used to lift butter near the end of churning and to scrape dirt and break aggregates during testing. It replaces the thermometer once churning finishes.
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Denmark
J. Christian Bay
Tuberculin Test at Ohio Station Reveals Hidden Cases
The Ohio station used tuberculin testing on 31 cattle, finding 14 responders. After re treatment and a full herd test, additional suspected cases emerged. About ten months after the first test 15 animals were killed. Most were condemned for food despite no external symptoms, appearing healthy.
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Ohio
Test Each and Every Cow for Profit in Dairying
Farmers' Review urges dairymen to test each cow's milk separately to ensure each animal pays its keep. Aim for profitable herds, discard poor cows, and replace with better stock to maintain quality and cost efficiency. Excelsior as watchword in dairy management.
The Whole System May Become Invaded by Catarrh
General Lewis praises Pe-ru-na as effective against catarrh in a testimonial from Columbus Ohio. The letter claims catarrh causes mucus waste and that Pe-ru-na stops this waste, promising a free catarrh book from The Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Co.
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Lewis’ Case
M’i'g Co
Columbus
James Lewis
Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Co
Ohio
Deafness Cure Claim and Catarrh Remedy Notice
An advertisement claims deafness is curable only by constitutional remedies and blames inflammation of the Eustachian tube for hearing loss. It offers one hundred dollars for catarrh related deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes Hall's Family Pills with sales from Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Count's Crude Compliments Reported by Maud and Edith
In a witty exchange from Indianapolis Journal dialogue Maud and Edith mock the count who claims his gaze on Maud’s beauty makes his mouth water. The pair retort with sharp disapproval of such flattery framed as banter between acquaintances.
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Edith
Indianapolis Journal
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertising claim promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for colds. It states all druggists refund money if the remedy fails. The price listed is 25e.
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California Fie Syrup Co
California
Fie Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
N.Y
Splendid Fields of Grain in Manitoba Letter Home
Dennis Twohey reports from Winnipegosis Manitoba that the climate suits his family and farming is thriving. He praises yields of grain and vegetables, abundant timber and hay, water at 24 feet, and steady work at fair wages, stating he would not return to Minnesota. Government agents in several states offer information on free homestead lands.
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Cleveland
Dennis Twohey
Winnipegosis
Manitoba
Austin
Minn
Man
Benjamin Davies
Paul
Minnesota
Bishop and Mrs Inchly-Ithan Dyspepsia Dialogue
A brief, humorous exchange from Brooklyn Life in which the bishop expresses hope that Lent was profitable for the lady and Mrs Inchly-Ithan responds she is nearly cured of dyspepsia. The tone is light and satirical, reflecting social manners of the period.
No Knife-No Drugs Osteopathy Clinic Files in Englewood
Englewood Osteopathy clinic by Albert Fisher Sr D C advertises treatment of chronic diseases without knives or drugs. Rooms available at Julien Hotel for patients from distance with board. Fisher cites references and notes Kirksville trained credential, inviting information requests.
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Englewood
Albert Fisher
D. C
Julien Hotel
Cor
Stewart Ave
Ill
Fisher
Alabastine wall coating and its uses details
Alabastine is a durable natural coating for walls and ceilings. It differs from kalsomine and comes in white or twelve tints. Sold in five pound dry powder packages with full directions, ready for use with cold water. It can be recoated and retinted at low cost and is carried by paint dealers and druggists who provide tint cards.
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted With Free Sample Offer
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy. It claims purified blood comes from healthy kidneys and offers free sample bottles by mail, urging readers to mention the paper. It lists symptoms like back pain, dizziness, irregular heart, and urinary issues, with address in Binghamton New York.
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Beaure
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
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