WIFE TAKES HUSBANDS ADVICE ON VEGETABLE COMPOUND
A Springfield Massachusetts woman credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after a poor pregnancy and weak condition. She says the drug improved her strength and helped her bear eight children, recommending it to friends. A Kansas woman asks why she failed to qualify for a teaching job, noting she deserved an exclamation of why.
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D, Mass
Emma
Mrs. M. Natale
Fremont St
Springfield
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkie
Kansas
Boston Transcript
San Francisco Dock Facilities Hold 250 Vessels At Once
San Francisco reports dock facilities capable of handling 250 vessels of average size simultaneously, highlighting port capacity for peak operations and cargo traffic planning.
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San Francisco
Dream Dreams and Newspaper Meanings for Men and Women
Dream lore links newspapers to success and riches for men, and to marriage to a wealthy, powerful husband for maidens. Buying or selling newspapers signifies hard work with small profit. A newspaper in a foreign language foretells a letter from afar.
Flowers That Sleep at Night
Observation notes that many wild flowers close their petals and droop at dusk, indicating they sleep as night approaches. The piece treats this nocturnal behavior as a sober, natural fact of plant life.
Be Faithful in Small Things Exchange Quote
A brief exchange piece highlights a quotation urging fidelity in small acts as a measure of character alongside grand deeds. The saying emphasizes truthfulness and steadfastness in everyday life as a noble trait.
Reasonable Puppies Drawn In By Hat Mischief
A playful ad fragment notes a dog advertiser touting "reasonable puppies" and asks if a puppy could be reasonable after grabbing a Sunday hat, capturing a lighthearted local moment.
California Fig Syrup Adverts for Children
A mother is urged to give California Fig Syrup to relieve constipation in children. The copy touts a fruity taste and a gentle bowel cleanse, promising prevention of sickness tomorrow and noting directions on the bottle for babies and all ages. It cautions mothers to insist on genuine California Fig Syrup to avoid imitations.
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California
Only One Right Action
A brief quotation attributed to Herbert Spencer notes there is only one kind of right action and no dual paths, likening it to the uniqueness of straight lines.
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Herbert Spencer
Presidents Who Served Two Terms Through History
The excerpt traces U S presidents who completed two four year terms. It notes Jefferson Madison and Monroe each served eight years, Adams four terms with one term, Jackson two full terms ending 1837, a 40 year gap before Grant, and Cleveland’s two non consecutive terms 1885 to 1889 and 1893 to 1907 with Harrison interrupting.
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Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Jackson
Grant
White House
Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Infantile cunning inspires mischief with two dead files
An 83-year-old boy boasting of “two agents” embarrasses his mother by claiming two dead files acted as birds to fool his father. The tale, cited by the New York Evening Post, illustrates childish guile and the boy’s pride in outsmarting adults.
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New York Evening Post
Caution on Gas Bills by Lighting Method
The article advises reducing gas costs by careful lighting the burner. Hold a lighted match over the burner and slowly turn on the gas. If gas is opened fully before lighting, a small explosion can occur pushing the meter forward.
Angler’s Paradise Lake A Cheap Local Fishing Spot
A Californian stocks a lake so anglers may fish freely by paying per fish. The setup offers easy access and comparable enjoyment to longer country trips.
Fall garden prep boosts next spring harvests
The United States Department of Agriculture urges gardeners to clean up after harvest and prepare soil in fall or early winter. Haul away crop debris to prevent disease and pests, cover bare ground with green crops or heavy manure, and plant early vegetables like peas beets lettuce and onion sets sooner to enjoy fresher produce and save money.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Nice
Putting Plow Away For Season Maintenance Tips
When storing a plow for the season apply axle grease to the point and moldboard then cover with dry dust to keep the grease from drying. This preserves the grease and prevents scouring when plow time returns.
Strong appeal for healthy cattle poster in tuberculosis fight
A two colored poster from the USDA shows two dairy herds that appear healthy but one is tuberculous. It warns cattle owners that tuberculin testing is essential and milk from infected animals can transmit disease to children.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Wal
Manure Shows Great Value in Clover Growth
Early season cold and a spring freeze let Iowa State tests show barnyard manure boosts clover. Plots receiving manure once per rotation produced three times the stand of nonmanured plots. Eight tons per acre were applied. combined phosphorus further increased vigor and plant height.
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Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Care for Late Vegetables Storage Tips
The article explains profitable storage of late vegetables for winter prices. It suggests using existing basement storage, outbuildings, or building outdoor cellars of wood or masonry. If permanent facilities are unavailable, late root crops can be kept in outdoor pits or banks with only labor as the cost.
Sheep as Scavengers vs Profitable Mutton Flocks
The author argues that while sheep can clean up waste and feed, a profitable mutton flock requires shifting away from viewing them as scavengers. Success depends on loving the sheep and providing meticulous care and excellent feed. Without this, trouble is likely.
Tall Story About Hoatzins Debunked
Dr. C. W. Beebe of New York rejects tall tales about hoatzins. He notes the bird’s odor and skinning under water are myths, stating he has skinned and even eaten hoatzins to test the claims.
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South America
C. W. Beebe
New York
Papes Diapepsin Quick Relief for Indigestion
Pape’s Diapepsin offers rapid relief from indigestion gas and stomach distress caused by acidity. A few tablets soothe digestion and allow eating favorite foods again. Large case costs only a few cents at the drug store. Millions helped annually. I’ve got a great idea. We’ll cut the ghost out of Hamlet and put in a ouija board.
Diamond Dyes Offer Easy Home Dyeing Tips
A newspaper ad extols Diamond Dyes for simple home dyeing of wool silk linen cotton or blends. It promises no streaking or fading and claims directions enable any woman to renew faded draperies skirts dresses and sweaters with guaranteed results.
Can Do Both Comedic Pair Sparks Tense Stage Show
The leading lady is temperamental and ready to create a scene on the slightest provocation. The leading man acknowledges she can spoil a performance with ease.
Summer Cold Relief Ad by EK W. Vacher Inc
For summer colds use Vacher Balm it relieves at once. If no agent where you live write to EK W Vacher Inc New Orleans La. Advertisement. Why should people be amusement mad Well what else is more interesting
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EK. W. Vacher, Inc
New Orleans
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