California Fig Syrup Ad Brings Relief for Children
A vintage ad urges mothers to use genuine California Fig Syrup to gently cleanse bowels and restore a well, playful child. It promises quick relief in a few hours for cross, feverish, or constipated kids and warns to insist on the genuine product with age directions on the bottle.
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Electric Haulage Through St Clair Tunnel Ends
After sixteen years of electric hauled trains through the St Clair tunnel between Sarnia Ontario and Port Huron Michigan the electric plant built for the line has remained shut since 1920 and the line now buys power from a Detroit service company.
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St. Clair
Sarnia
Ontario
Port Huron
Mich
Detroit Electric Service Company
Boschee's Syrup Hailed for Colds and Lung Ailments
Boschee's Syrup is advertised as soothing throat and lung inflammation and easing coughs. The copy claims it has been a household remedy for colds and bronchitis for fifty eight years, helping patients rest and expectorate more easily. It notes the product is sold wherever medicines are sold.
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Boschee
Definition of alienist in 19th century usage
Explains that alienist refers to a person skilled in studying and treating mental diseases. Notes that alienation of mind equates to lunacy or insanity and that alienist means expert in mental disorders as used in older medical literature.
Cuticura Toilet Trio Promises Clear Complexion
Cuticura Soap and Ointment used daily and as needed for clear complexion scalp cleanliness and soft hands. Include Cuticura Talcum for fragrance and added appeal as the Cuticura Toilet Trio in this advertisement.
American Violins Makers Form Early Association
American violin makers met at the Hotel Astor in New York for their first convention to promote producing violins equal to those of the old masters.
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Hotel Astor
New York
Roman Eye Balsam Ad Claims Quick Healing
An advertisement touts Roman Eye Balsam as a remedy for sore blood shot watery and sticky eyes promising prompt healing with nightly applications.
LIVESTOCK TRENDS TO INSURE VIGOROUS LAMBS
Dorsey McAtee advises breeding ewes in good condition require bright legume hay with silage or roots in fall and limited concentrates in poor thrift. Emphasizes legume hays for protein, exercise, and proper handling during lambing to avoid udder trouble and ensure strong lambs.
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Dorsey McAtee
Corn Stover Silage Proves Valuable Winter Feed
Agricultural tests show corn stover silage made from dry stalks with added water provides significant winter feed value. Stover contains about 25 percent of digestible crude protein and 87 percent of total digestible nutrients, with silage worth roughly two thirds of corn silage for beef cows and about 60 percent for dairy cows. Destroying stover wastes labor and soil fertility benefits.
Dross in Mankind Life Quote by Chapin
A brief quotation reflects on life as a crucible where humans are tested and judged. It notes that the true weight and value of a person are visible in the dross that remains. The line emphasizes inner worth beyond surface scraps.
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Chapin
Ewes and Lambs Welfare in Feeding Practices
The text warns that allowing ewes to lose flesh during nursing is harmful and costly. It urges extra feed to keep milk flow and protect the dam’s flesh while the lamb consumes nourishment. It notes nursing dams may naturally overeat to support the lamb, requiring careful management.
Forage and Nutrition Advice for Flock and Hog Management
The article advises flock owners to plan supplementary forage to boost milk and lamb growth. It notes hogs finished on pasture or corn are less shrink-prone than yard-fed hogs. It warns thousands of sheep may suffer stomach worms despite low treatment costs and discusses range managers keeping twins when resources allow.
The Kitchen Cabinet teaches social grace in 1924 gossip
A short note from 1924 suggests society favors agreeable behavior and accepts instruction on manners, even when the ideas may reiterate known rules.
Tapioca Desserts and Variations for Children
A collection of tapioca based desserts and puddings with fruit, maple flavor, and cheese variations. Includes Maple Tapioca, Tapioca Custard, Tapioca Rabbit, Peach Taploca, and basic instructions for preparing and baking each dish.
Young heart kept for folly as wise men warn
The poem speaks of youth at twentyone resisting offers of money and jewels while clinging to a free fancy. A. E. Housman contrasts wealth with romance, concluding the speaker remains imprudent despite counsel.
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A. E. Housman
Cranberry Juice Drink And Dishes From A Vintage Menu
A historical recipe collection describes a make ahead Cranberry Juice Drink using cranberries sugar and water with serving tips on crushed ice. It also lists Pineapple Cake Dessert with an iron spider method, Carrot Marmalade with carrots oranges and lemon, and a Fruit Salad with Tokay grapes celery apple and French dressing.
Winter fashion prompts new style knitted garments
In white knitted garments and negligees the article spotlights a festive winter display. It highlights flowing lines, side fastenings, varied sleeves, and fabrics like rayon silk and corduroy. It notes practical yet elegant pieces, brushed wool accessories, and the rise of the mannish sweater trend with white ensembles.
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