Farm Household Accounts Urged for Farm Business
The article urges modern farmers to keep household accounts to connect home expenses with farm business. It explains two record methods, one simple and one classified, and notes that proper classification aids budgeting and reflects farm reliance on outside purchases. A blank day book or ledger suffices.
Simplifying Farm Family Household Expenditures
The article suggests grouping expenditures into ten divisions for simpler records: animal food fruits and vegetables cereal products other groceries clothing household furnishings running expenses advancement incidentals and savings. It notes small pages fill quickly and pen insertions may be needed to keep records organized.
Frugal Living Admonitions from a Nation in War Time
Accounts will show you how. Know where every dollar comes from and where it goes. Study your record book and plan ahead. Buy carefully today and give to Uncle Sam tomorrow. Save food, fuel and clothing.
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Uncle Sam
Preserving Peppers and Celery in Brine Methods
Peppers and celery can be preserved by brining in non metal containers. Pack cleaned peppers nose down in brine with two pounds salt per gallon water and use a suspended cover to avoid crushing. After sealing, fresh peppers can be added. celery follows the same method.
California Syrup of Figs ad promotes child laxative use
A vintage ad urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to children showing signs of illness or constipation. It claims the product safely cleanses the bowels within hours, lists health benefits, warns against counterfeits, and advises checking for the California Fig Syrup Company label.
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California
Califfornia Fig Syrup Company
Adv
Home renovation week offers a chance to fix up the house
A family plans a week off to tackle loose ends around the home including blinds, carpet, gutters, and old pictures. The piece argues against aging with a humorous aside and promotional note for Cuticura products.
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Richmond
Headaches Relief Ad for Capudine Advertisement
An early 20th century ad touts Capudine as fast relief for headaches and nervous strain. The copy highlights liquid form and pleasant taste as benefits and notes Philadelphia housing growth data in a brief public notice style.
Lemon Lotion Promises Clear Skin and Frugal Prices
An ad spru ts a lemon based freckle sunburn and tan remover using three ounces of Orchard White in a bottle for a quarter pint of lotion. It claims quick skin whitening with cheap ingredients and notes shortages and price concerns in a broader talk.
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Ady
GROVIES EASY BOWEL MUDICINA Ad for Summer Diarrhoea
Stomach troubles and dysentery from water or open window exposure require immediate check. An ad promises GROVIES EASY BOWEL MUDICINA as a safe remedy for summer diarrhoea for both adults and children.
Silk dust cloak sought in curious street banter
A fragmentary exchange shows a wish for a silk dust cloak and a garbled remark about raising dust. It also notes a saying about preparation for work, and mentions Texas and ostrich farming in an unclear context.
Dodson's Liver Tone advertised as safe laxative
An old time ad warns against calomel and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable liver medicine. It claims to cleanse the liver and bowels, prevent salivation, and keep families healthy with a pleasant taste.
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Dodson
Bac
Dodsons
Cabmet
Fragmentary Army Memoir Snippet With Erratic Script
Readable lines describe a sergeant remarking about turning the page and reading the other side. Disjointed phrases mention etiquette, relief from troubles, and a reference to silver and gold noted in a stray exchange.
Gull Medal Haariem of Capistles Health Cure
An old advertorial promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for back pain fatigue nervousness and urinary symptoms. It claims quick kidney and bladder relief within 24 hours and offers a money back guarantee with a branded capsule.
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Weist
Fred Renee O
Qlee
Doonet
Gordy
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