Milks Emulsion touted as stomach relief and strength builder
An advertisement proclaims Milks Emulsion cures stomach catarrh and constipation, improves bowel action, and builds flesh and strength. Bert Becker of Miami Ohio reports weight gain and better health after ten bottles. The ad promises satisfaction guaranteed with a six bottle trial and nationwide druggist availability.
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Bert Becker
Miami
Ohio
Milks Emulsion Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Adv
Freezone corn remover promises painless relief and easy extraction
Ad claims Freezone softens hard and soft corns and corns between toes with a touch, then lifts out with fingers. A tiny bottle costs a few cents at any drug store and supposedly removes calluses without soreness or irritation. Promoted as a Cincinnati genius discovery.
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Cincinnati
California Syrup of Figs Ad Versus Child Health
Ad copy extols the fruit flavored laxative California Syrup of Figs as safe for children, urging readers to look for the California name on the package for assurance and full bottle directions. Also mentions Marie Prodham named director of the Bank of Geneva Switzerland at age twenty eight and Wright’s Indian Vegetable Pills as gentle tonic and purgative.
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California
Marie Prodham
Bank of
Geneva
Switzerland
Europe
Wright
Contradictory Praise and Stereoscopic Views
A brief exchange notes a rare cook praised for being well done as contradictory. It contrasts with a remark that the average American views Europe as largely stereoscopic, implying simple or two‑dimensional perception.
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Europe
Sweet Potatoes Used for Sirup New Recipes
United States Department of Agriculture outlines a method to make sweet potato sirup and provides related recipes. Harvested potatoes yield sweeter sirup. mash is pressed from the cooked mash, then boiled to a molasses-like consistency. The sirup flavors include caramel, with vinegar for tang, and it is used in taffy, ginger snaps, drop cookies, chocolate cup cake, and butterscotch pudding among other dishes.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Drippings as Butter Substitute For Flavoring Vegetables
Fats drawn from fried sausage ham bacon pork and from roast veal chicken may flavor vegetables. Fats skimmed from poultry water and roast gravies can also be used if sweet and clean. Do not overheat to avoid burnt taste and indigestion.
All Around the House
Codfish cakes are best made with fresh boiled potatoes. Roller shades of printed chinty are best for the sun parlor.
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Sun Parlor
Honesty Between Husbands and Wives Insurance
An old ad extols honesty as the best defense against Hooree while promoting Dr. Peery's Dead Shot as powerful yet safe. It claims one dose expels worms or tapeworms and no castor oil nec essary.
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Becker
United States Department of Agriculture Experimental Kitchen
Ginger
Dodson
RAND
Durham
Durham Tobacco
Bull Durham Tobacco
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toedo
Hall
A. D
Beal
A. W. Gleason
Young America
M. Tinversim
Durant
Oklahoma
Hunt
A. B. Richards Medicine CO
Sherman
Texas
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