Addison County's Strong Man Praises Dean's Kidney Pills
YVt. meat dealer BH C Scott, former Ethan Allen Post commander, recounts severe typhoid leading to weak kidneys. He describes frequent urination, ropy dark urine, headaches, and back pain. After a month's Dean's Kidney Pills, he says he recovered strength and weight, praising the remedy. Sold by dealers at 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. C. Scott
Vergennes
Ethan Allen Post
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Mormon Explorers from Northwest Eye Mexican Lands
The Mexican Herald reports Mormon parties totaling over 100 traveling through southern Mexico for a week to nearly a month. Delegations arrive from Salt Lake City Central Idaho Oregon and other points. Many are farmers seeking new lands with potential thousands of acres to be purchased for future settlements in rural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Northwest
Salt Lake City
Idaho
Oregon
Mexico
Mexican Herald
Anatomy of Caterpillar Reveals Hidden Complexity
The caterpillar contains about four thousand and forty muscles, a fact underscoring the idea that even the smallest insect is as important to creation as the largest vertebrate. The piece argues that cruelty to insects harms a complex, organized life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Forcing Education and the Move from Harsh Methods
The article argues that forcing youth is fading in top schools and common ones still employ it. It says modern schools focus on stimulation and emotion, avoiding coercion, while acknowledging the need for unconventional subjects. It predicts a future education tailored to girls’ strengths without overextending effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier’s
Grape-Nuts Turns Railroad Man Into A New Man
A railroad worker details years of indigestion from fatty meals and irregular hours. After switching to Grape-Nuts for most meals, he reports relief from stomach distress, clearer thinking, and restored sleep. The ad cites Postum Company and invites reading The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Household Hygiene and Tuberculosis Treatments Highlighted
A column notes tiny towels 14 inches square in a parlor car toilet room and questions why similar ones aren’t used in homes. It cites L Barkan on sanitation in city planning, water works, and health resorts, plus bed calisthenics for tuberculosis and the use of permanganate potassium, claiming 31 cures in 37 cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Barkan
Mitigate Cooking Odors From Onions and Cabbage
A food authority advises draining onions during boiling and adding fresh water to reduce strong odors. The technique does not significantly lengthen cooking time and helps minimize smell.
A Kitchen Convenience Scissors in Common Use
A kitchen convenience not in every home is a pair of sharp scissors. They trim lamp checks and cut papers and string, and are seldom used for trimming bacon rinds skinning fowls and trimming salads. Their use saves labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mauss
W. L
W. L. Douglas Strong
Bays’ &Chael & Desas
W.l.douglas
Brockton, Mass
Five Minute Resets for Households
The article urges housewives to take five minute naps after several hours of work. Short rests on a comfortable lounge refresh the mind and body, helping them work more efficiently than resisting the urge to nap.
Old fashioned base burner used for slow cooking
A reader suggests using an ashpan in an old fashioned base burner for long slow cooking. The idea, tested in at least one household, requires carefully covering the dish to keep ashes from dropping in while cooking Boston baked beans or Indian pudding.
Old Fashioned Raisin Waffles and Banana Pie Recipes
A collection of traditional breakfast and dessert recipes. Raisin griddies combine sour and sweet milks with raisins and cornmeal for a hot griddle cake. Banana pie uses ripe bananas, egg, sugar, molasses, cream, and milk baked in pastry. Rice waffles mix boiled rice, eggs, and milk with butter, baking powder and flour for crisp waffles. Serve waffles with cinnamon sugar or butter and syrup.
Quanah Parker Seeks Writing Desk For Busy Day
Judge J. H. Shepherd recalls Quanah Parker’s gift of a comfortable Oklahoma home and the chief’s odd request for a writing desk. Parker explained he wanted a desk to rest his feet, smoke a cigar, and dismiss visitors in his busy day at the government buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quanah Parker
Oklahoma
J. H. Shepherd
Indian ‘Territory
Quanah
Washington
Orkney and Shetland Ties to Norway Recalled
The Chicago Journal notes that Orkney and Shetland, lands of Norway, were pledged by King Christian of Norway to King James II of Scotland toward Queen Margaret’s dowry in the late 15th century. The pledge has not been redeemed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orkney
Shetland Islands
Kingdom of
Norway
Christiania
Christian
Orkneys
Shetlands
James II
Scotland
Margaret
Holland
Chicago Journal
Middle Life Health Advice and Pinkham's Remedy
The article urges care during the change of life, detailing symptoms and risks and promoting Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a strengthening treatment. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Hyland and Mrs. Hinkle and invites readers to contact Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Mass for free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia SK. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Annie E. G. Hyland
Chestertown
Lydia
Lizzie Hinkle
Salem
Ind
Hyland
Mrs. Hinkle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scott
Addison County
Lumbago and Sciatica
St. Jacobs Oil
Price
Diemer
Moodirgrleid
Fis An Ag
Boston
VUEA
Caxa0
Atest Traction Machine
Loomis Machine CO
Tiffin
Ohio
Phoenix
Manu
Hoenix Chair CO
Sheboygan
Wis
Dr. x
X. Qreel
Quick Celief
Bor
Atlanta, Ga
Douglas
R. Paxton Co
Mass
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!