Peruna claims for climatic disease and cures
A mix of remedies praised for winter health and kidney support is attributed to Dr Hartman and Peruna. The article extols Peruna as a world renowned remedy used for climatic diseases and urges its preventive use as temperatures drop. It also includes a brief country anecdote about a child fearing a horned cow and a household tip about starch and washing order for glassware.
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The Domestic Hen a Wonder and Its Value to Farmers
The domestic hen is described as a prolific pest control and food source, laying many eggs with high nutritional content. The piece promotes keeping fowls for income and outlines disease care and breeding needs. It advertises a 25 year farming book for 23 cents from Book Publishing House, 134 Leonard St New York City.
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Leonard St
New York City
Automobiles Blamed for Spreading Gypsy Moth Pest
New York state residents are warned by the state entomologist that the gypsy moth pest travels by car. The insect, tied to massachusetts damage, has moved into New Hampshire, Connecticut, and now threatens New York. Automobiles are cited as active transport, with no clear forecast for the pest's next appearance.
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New York
Massachsetts
New Hampshire
Connecticut
New York State
Empire State
Pall Mall Gazette
The Marrying Squire of Brazil Ind and His Kidney Cure
Justice Geo E Law of Brazil Indiana earned the nickname The Marrying Squire for having married about 1400 couples. He recalls kidney trouble ten years ago and credits three boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills with his recovery, stating he has been free of kidney issues for nine years. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Poster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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Geo E. Law
Brazil
Ind
Justice Law
Dean
Dposter-Milburn Co
Buffato
Boiling Water Cleans Frying Pans Thoroughly
Instructions describe cleaning frying pans by boiling water with a lump of soda until fully clean, then rinsing and wiping perfectly dry to finish.
Pest control tip using lime and cayenne pepper
A historic note advises using chloride of lime around rat and mouse holes as an effective remedy. Adding a small amount of cayenne pepper to the lime is also recommended for enhanced deterrence.
Restorative Mix for Broken China Glue
An old household tip describes mending china using four parts email quantity of Hme and the white of one egg mixed into a paste. Apply quickly to the broken edges, press pieces firmly, and they will set strong without shifting.
Brush For Dishes Improves Cleaning Efficiency
A long handled curved brush used for cleaning silver lightens dish washing and replaces the dish cloth. It delivers twice the service of a four mop and after practice, bands need not be immersed in water. The tip suggests adopting this tool for easier, cleaner dishes.
Hem stitching by perforated guide line
The easiest method described is to draw threads and baste the hem neatly then sew with the machine without thread, creating a perforated edge line to follow. This method yields an accurately marked guide line for the hem.
Cleaning tips for metals and tins from vinegar to kerosene
The article lists methods to brighten copper with vinegar and salt or oxalic acid. It suggests ironware shine with toal ashes, galvanized iron with a cloth of kerosene, and tins cleaned with kerosene and wood ashes or soap and sand. It mentions rubbing with crump led mewapaper.
Home Made Cleaning and Cooking Recipes and Tips
A jumble of household instructions covers grease stain removal using benzine and chemicals, plus several old fashioned recipes. It includes carrot and pea combinations, corn pudding, tomato and corn soup, curl candy, grape tapioca, and cold catsup with a spiced vinegar mix.
Doctrine of Hatred in War Sparks Controversy
The Saturday Review discusses a proposed doctrine praising living personal hatred as a fighting asset. It cites Nelson and Japan’s war tactics, arguing the theory misreads the bond between combatants and overlooks the value of sparing life when possible.
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Jane Quotea
Nelson
Ane
Gravina
Valhalla
Saturday Review
Santa Fe begins eucalyptus grove project in San Diego county
The Santa Fe Railway starts planting a 650 acre tract known as Rancho San Diegito near Del Mar in southern California. The plan aims to establish an eucalyptus grove for ties and piles with about 1000 acres planted yearly for several years. F P Hosp in charge estimates 3000 dollars worth of timber per acre, focusing on red gum sugar and iron bark varieties with seedings this winter and 3000 boxes of stall settings needed.
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San Diego County
California
Rancho San Diegito
del Mar
F. P. Hosp
Australia
Railroad Gazette
Aerial torpedo boat touted by French engineer
The Petit Parisien reports M Roudy a French engineer claims an aerial torpedo boat that can stay aloft for days rise to high altitude shield from projectiles travel against the wind and carry shells or grenades. The Minister of War is reviewing the claims and experiments will soon be tested.
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Petit Parisien
M Roudy
M. Boudy
The English Village School Speaks on Rural Education
The Speaker argues for urgent reforms to raise village schools to town standards. He urges rethinking the role of the schoolmaster and the talents needed for country life, to integrate schools into social village life.
Doctor's Trials Show Grape-Nuts Boosts Health
An overworked Ohio doctor recalls a three year health breakdown from heavy loads of work and sleepless nights. After starting Grape-Nuts with cream, his weight and endurance improved, and he credits the cereal with restoring vitality. He shares the booklet The Road to Wellville and a note about Postum Co. supporting his testimony.
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Ohio
Wellville
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Favorites Seven Times Two and The Foxglove Ballads
A compact poem set shows longing and hope through vivid images of bells lapsed days and spring. It contrasts a boy listening on a stone with aging sensations and a wish for spring to hurry. It ends with a gentle reflection on time and storytelling.
Dinner in the Long Ago Shows 17th Century English Hospitality
In 1629 a country gentleman hosted meals where servants entered with hats on. Sir James Pringle led grace as meats and fare like cabbage and venison pie appeared. The table was cleared, a towel and basin brought, a green carpet laid, hot water served, and three boys spoke prayers before the group drank hot water and retired to bed.
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Bynes Moryson
James Pringle
Scottish Review
Cause and Effect in a shy boy’s misread drink question
A humorous anecdote from Everybody's Magazine shows Little Johnny Smith asking his mother if bay rum is in her bottle. She says it is mucilage. Johnny then wonders if that’s why his hat won’t go back on his head.
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Johnny Smith
Everybody'’s
Johnny
Women Lodge Members Go Out of Town for Work
Ft notes that a man muses women in a lodge may travel to other towns to “but on the work,” suggesting they use absence to avoid duties at home.
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W. L. Douglas
Atyle
Brockton
Mass
W.L. Douglas
W.L
Douuilas
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted for Women's Ailments
A letter filled ad praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a safe remedy for menstrual pain irregularities and related ailments. The testimonial claims relief after use and urges women to seek Mrs Pinkham's free advice in Lynn Massachusetts. It highlights gratitude of American women and discourages alternative medicines.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Nellie Holmes
N. Division Street
Buffalo
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia I. Pinkham
Titie Hart
Larimore
N. D
Historic Napoleonic skeletons found near St Bernard road
Fragmented text notes skeletons of three soldiers from Napoleon's army found near a road built to St Bernard. The rest references deafness cures, medical ads, and rail travel promotions, with fragmented lines about drugs and a teething syrup.
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Alps
St. Bernard
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