Women Readers Warned About Kidney Troubles
The notice claims thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder issues and that such problems cause back pain headaches and low energy. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy restoring kidney health and offers a sample bottle for ten cents with purchase options at drug stores.
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Jas Swamp-Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Viking Age Ships Found in Norway Linked to Lief Eriksson
A traveler in Norway notes two ancient ships buried under potter’s clay, possibly built in the ninth century and tied to Lief Ericsson. One boat, about seventy feet long, resembles a double pointed rowboat with 15 pairs of oars and dragon carvings. Other details describe storage compartments beneath the floor.
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Norway
Lief Ericsson
Ericsson
Freckles Fade With Othine Double Strength
Advertised treatment Othine double strength promises to remove freckles with nightly and morning application. Ingredient purchase requires one ounce, money back guarantee if it fails, aiming for a clear complexion.
Child’s visit to art institute leaves nine year old unsettled
Arthur returns home in a sulk after a first museum trip. He notes many depictions show people in unsuitable situations and some with clothing removed. His mother tries to steer the boy toward animals trees and peaceful country scenes.
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Arthur
Art Institute
Vacher Balm Ad Promises Quick Corn Pain Relief
An advertisement for Vacher Balm by E. W. Vacher, Inc. of New Orleans urges readers to apply the product for instant relief from corns and to keep it handy for other pains, encouraging local purchase.
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E. W. Vacher, Inc
New Orleans
United States Imports Meat and Lamb From New Zealand
The United States, the top meat producer, imported 160 million pounds of meat last year, about two thirds from New Zealand lamb. That lamb is now exported to England. Imports rose from the prior year but did not set a record, with 1914 imports at 23 million pounds.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
New Zealand
England
A Thing Well Begun Is Better Than Overdone
A brief proverb notes that starting correctly matters more than finishing excessively. It emphasizes prudent beginnings and restraint to avoid wasteful excess.
Simple Egg Based Desserts From Thrifty Housekeepers
A United States Department of Agriculture guide presents simple egg rich desserts to use plentiful eggs in early spring and summer. Soft Custard Steamed or baked custard Floating Island Custard Pudding Apple Whip and variations with canned fruit are described with steps and ingredients to mix heat steam bake and whip for ready to serve desserts.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Lemon Juice Aids Health In Diet And Cooking
Article notes lemon juice helps prevent scurvy and may aid health due to vitam ine found in citrus fruits. It lists drinks desserts and numerous sauces for fish and meat, plus uses on eggs spinach salads puddings and cakes.
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United Department of Agriculture
Club Girl Converts Club Work Into Family Home
Irene Garner of Madison county Alabama, a member of a girls gardening and canning club, used annual profits to persuade her parents to build a new country home. She learned finishing woodwork and wall papering, helped finish the interior with her brother, made an old furniture set, rag rug and curtains, and led community activities while expanding her farm skills.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Irene Garner
Madison County
Ala
Irene
Threaten Crops In Many States Across Central Region
Widespread chinch bug infestations threaten wheat and rye across the central Mississippi valley from Texas to Illinois and Michigan. Officials urge rapid barrier and trap-crop measures, with migration toward corn as wheat ripens. A tale of rural barter and a farmer paying a doctor in horseradish is included.
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Mississippi Valley
Texas
Illinois
Michigan
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Entomology
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Indiana
St. Louis
Separating Poultry Pens Boosts Stock Growth and Health
The article advises separate pens for ducks geese and other poultry to prevent fouling, competition and losses. It notes geese hog feeding, hens kill young turkeys, and recommends individual feeding yards for efficient management and quicker stock growth.
Water of Much Importance for Free Range Poultry
The article stresses that watering free range poultry is crucial for development. Lack of water on hot days injures birds and slows growth. providing an adequate water supply is essential for healthy flocks.
Curious Horned Sheep From Asia Baffle Expectation
In the wild, sheep originally had two horns. Some Asiatic specimens were found with four to six horns, the upper set largest and the two lower sets smaller and curving upward. The large pair curls downward, like domesticated sheep.
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Asia
Substitutes for Tea From Global Plants
The article notes over eighty options used as tea substitutes worldwide. One source is dried leaves from a fragrant orchid parasite related to mistletoe and vanilla. Africans traditionally use its leaves medicinally and brew an infusion as a beverage. The flavor blends vanilla with bitter almond hints.
Early English Canals Linking Trent and Wilham
The first English canal dates from 1134 under Henry I, connecting the Trent with Wilham to enable public benefit from inland waterways.
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England
Henry
Trent
Wiham
White Room Method to Change Bird Color Cited by Naturalist
A naturalist says birds can be turned white by placing them in a white room with white surroundings and people in white. He notes that three or four generations are needed before the plumage becomes fully white.
Cow’s Gum Flavor Idea Sparks Three-Year-Old’s Barn Visit
A three-year-old named Bossy’s Choice wanders to the barn and observes a cow chewing cud. She asks her father what gum flavor the cow would prefer, reflecting a humorous rural moment captured by the Country Gentleman.
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Kitty
No Real Excuse for Moods by J. G. Holland
Editorial reflection argues moods excuse little wrongdoing within families. The author asserts that even healthy individuals lack moral right to brood or sulk as an excuse for mean actions.
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J. G. Holland
Pocketbook Advice for Long Sea Voyages
A London Punch correspondent warns travelers to bring plenty of ready cash for long voyages and shipwrecks on uninhabited islands. The quip emphasizes the hardship of being cast ashore without a shilling.
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London Punch
Farmer touts Tanlac after recovery from stomach and kidney trouble
A. J. Livingston of near Ashland City Tennessee says Tanlac cured his stomach and kidney pain and back torment. He reports improved appetite digestion and sleep and urges others to try the medicine as a grand tonic and invigorant sold by leading druggists.
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A. J. Livingston
Ashland City
Tenn
Nashville
Do Not Touch Named Animals Spark Museum Joke
A boy returning from a museum told his mother most animals were labeled Do not touch. The line captures a child’s humorous misreading of museum safety signage.
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Boston Transcript
Sundials Timelines Highlight Seasonal Readability
The piece notes sundials serve as time tellers for those who know them and explains seasonal readability. It states sundials are slow from December 26 to April 15 and June 15 to September 1, while they read correctly from April 16 to June 14 and September 2 to December 25.
For the Sake of Peace Court Declares Family Head
An eastern court rules a man is the head of the family, but most people intend to continue with their usual routines and not pursue changes from the decision.
Grass rope symbol warding evil spirits in Japan on New York day
A grass rope runs from house to house in Japan on New York's day, bearing symbolical decorations. It is believed to ward off evil spirits throughout the year.
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Japan
New York
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