Peruna hailed by Congressmen and officials
A flood of endorsements from public figures and readers praises Peruna the national catarrh remedy. Letters from H. W. Ogden congressman and others describe relief from catarrh, lung troubles, and improved health, with calls to treat in spring and a note to write for free medical advice.
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Tron
H. W. Ogden
Louisiana
Washington, I. C
W. E. Griffith
Concan
Texas
H. Bowen
Fred D. Scott
Larue
Ohio
Hiram
Peruna
Isred D. Scott
Ira C. Abbott
M Street
N. W
Washington
LD. C
Elmer Pleming
Reservoir Council
Northwestern Legion of Honor
Minneapolis
Minn
Polk Street
Elmer Fleming
Hartman
E Hartman
Ae Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Washed Once a Year and Other Oddities in Old News
Fragmentary OCR reports strange mid century notes including a man told to bathe yearly and a father punished for neglect. A chatterbox and a double fee anecdote appear alongside medical misadventures and a tale of a woman preparing for a difficult operation.
Permanently Cured Health Claim Ad in Philadelphia
An old advertisement from Philadelphia promotes a claim of permanent cure for nervousness and restlessness with free offer for a bottle and treatise. It lists a vague address and individual name associated with the promotion.
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Peruia
John Williams
Kline
Phiadelphia Pa
The Thunder Distance From Lightning Explained
The period of five seconds between a lightning flash and thunder places the flash about one mile away. Thunder has not been heard beyond fourteen miles from the flash, though artillery has been heard at about 120 miles distant.
Ten youths vowed marriage by 1904 in Coudersport Florida
Ten young men in Coudersport Florida have taken an oath to marry before January 1 1904. The pledge marks a local community event with a surprising social pledge among residents.
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Coudersport
Fla
Too Realistic Fire Scene at Maryborough Theatre
An onstage burning house in Maryborough Victoria caused the scenery to ignite during a theatre performance. The fire sparked a sensation among the audience, many fainted and others rushed for exits, resulting in several injuries.
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Maryborough
Victoria
Blue-eyed people rarely affected by color blindness
A concise note states that individuals with blue eyes are seldom affected by color blindness. It highlights a suggested genetic or perceptual link, though exact mechanisms are not detailed.
Putnam Faceless Dyes Color More Goods Per Package
Advertisement notes Putnam faceless dyes color more goods per package than others. Mentions Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething, gums, inflammation, pain relief and wind colic. Cited price 25 cents per bottle.
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Putnam
Department Store Mixup Leads to Humorous Dispatch
A New York Herald quip recalls a clerk explaining a delivery error. The drum meant for a boy went with a band wagon while socks intended for a husband were placed in the hose cart, illustrating a comic mixup at a department store.
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N. Y
Girl Operates Grist Mill in Lititz Pa at Sixteen
A 16 year old girl runs a grist mill in Lititz Pennsylvania. The feature notes her management of the equipment and daily grinding tasks at the local mill.
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Lititz
President Roosevelt Joins Beecher Memorial Committee
President Roosevelt has consented to serve on the general committee overseeing the fundraising effort for a Henry Ware Beecher memorial in Brooklyn. The committee will manage contributions and coordinate the project.
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Roosevelt
Henry Ware Beecher
Brooklyn
Baden-Powell Named Inspector General of Cavalry
Major General Baden-Powell, renowned for the Mafeking defense in the Boer War, has been appointed inspector general of cavalry of the British army.
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Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Folding Skeleton Stairs For Wagon Houses And Barns
A practical design to fold stairs into a building to save space. The method uses hinged side panels, a rope and weight to lift the stairs to the ceiling, and pulleys to lower them when needed. The piece also notes crop space considerations and soil mixes for greenhouses.
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Smith
Farmers Benefit From Six Million Bulletins, Says Report
The Department of Agriculture issued six million two hundred thousand bulletins on 140 subjects for the past fiscal year, distributed mostly to Congress members for free distribution. They cover feeding animals, hog cholera, weed control, poultry care, and many other agricultural topics.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
Congress
Movable Fences Benefit English Sheep Providers
The American Cultivator notes movable fences or hurdles help grain farmers enclose sheep on harvested fields to protect soil fertility. In England these fences also allow turning fields to grow turnips and then graze sheep on mature crops, enriching soil and boosting turf quality and stocking density.
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England
Weigh the Hay for Efficient Feeding Practices
Farmers often avoid weighing hay for every feeding but weighing a sample quantity several times lets estimates guide feeding. The aim is not to overfeed. Many non producing animals receive excess. Ten pounds of hay daily suits a well fed ordinary horse. cattle needs vary with circumstances. Milk-producing cows eat and utilize more than steers.
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New York
Geneva
N. Y
Amherst
Mass
Management of Steep Slopes and Soil Conservation
Steep pasture fields hold valuable land but washing fear keeps owners from breaking up soil. Plant rye in fall to hold soil during heavy rains and maintain soil as a sponge with vegetable matter. Clover is recommended after a hay crop and rye on steep fields for erosion control.
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Western Canada
Canada
Western
Ottawa
WIV
Bennett
New York Life Bldg
Omaha
Neb
The Forcing of Pole Beans in Glass Houses
The article discusses forcing pole beans as a favored gardening practice, noting that dwarf or bush beans under glass are common, and considers how pole beans fit into seasonal cultivation. It highlights methods and the appeal for gardeners seeking early or extended harvests.
Homme Made Carriage Jack
Instructions describe a light homemade carriage jack built from inch and a quarter stock. The design uses a notched bar under the axle and a swinging standard to lift and secure the wheel, offering an easily made tool for oiling carriages.
Demand for Horses Drives Active Chicago Wholesale Market
Express horses remain in strong demand in Chicago and other wholesale markets as forwarding firms report immense business. A factor is the shortage of desirable horses of this type in the United Kingdom, boosting U S sales and shipments.
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Chicago
United Kingdom
Salt and seed mixing woes in farm practice notes
Farm Notes discusses salt absorption in water and butter brine strength, challenges of keeping a single corn variety on a quarter section, and the pollen swap from neighboring fields. It notes weeds impose large community costs and argues weed control for three years could cut production expenses. It also weighs subsoiling against soil-air-water channels, citing root penetration and moisture effects.
Tomales Chicken in Corn Husk Dumplings
A four pound chicken is simmered with onions garlic cinnamon allspice cloves red peppers and salt then shredded. The broth and meat form a thick mush with yellow meat and corn and raisins. Corn husks are filled with the mix tied and boiled served hot.
Mincemeat Mix for Preserving A Holiday Treat
A traditional mix combines lean beef boiled and chopped with beef suet, apples, raisins, Sultana raisins, citron, spices, brown sugar, and a spirit blend of sherry and brandy. Chop, blend, and pack into a crock or glass jars for storage.
Victoria Buns Recipe Instructions
A historic recipe lists ingredients for Victoria buns including two eggs half cup powdered sugar half cup ground rice half cup butter quarter pound currants two ounces candied peel Beat eggs and sugar to cream then butter, stir in rice currants and peel and add flour to biscuit dough consistency Mold into rolls and bake half an hour in a moderately brisk oven Bake immediately after molding to prevent heaviness.
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Victoria
Dill Pickles Canning Instructions From A Historic Recipe
The excerpt describes brining dill pickles with one cup of coarse salt per gallon of water and cucumbers packed in a crack or keg. For each peck of pickles use four or five stalks of dill, top with dill and brine, cover with a cloth, then add a weight and plate. The pickles stay submerged and the cloth is refreshed every two weeks.
Broth Simmered With Mutton Onions Carrot and Barley
Simmer minced mutton with cold water and vegetables including turnip carrot onion and cabbage. Add barley near the end and salt to taste. Slow simmer for three hours yielding an excellent broth.
Mutton Souffle Recipe From Old Note
A historic recipe describes making a mutton souffle with minced mutton and mashed potatoes folded with whipped egg whites. Add salt paprika parsley grated onion and three egg yolks then bake in patty pans for thirty minutes until light and hot to serve.
Fried Oysters Preparation Technique on Ice
Drain liquor from large oysters and dry between towels. Dredge in cracker dust, dip in beaten egg, and re-dredge in crackers. Arrange on platter and chill on ice for hours before frying in hot butter or salad oil.
Practical Kitchen Tips From A Historic Source
A collection of home hacks and recipes covering cooking water salting, odorless lard for squeaky joints, onion storage, kerosene for cleaning stoves, fruit tart construction, pest control with borax, and a celery cream soup with rice.
Don's Kidney Pills Promised Cure for Kidneys
A Virginia wood yard owner testifies that Don's Kidney Pills relieved long standing kidney pain backache and urinary issues. He credits the remedy with lifting him from bed to work and advocates a free trial offer from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y, with 50 cent boxes available nationwide.
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Don
A. T. Ritenour
Wood Yard
East
Cork Street
Winchester
Lo Trippe
Donn
Franck Baker & Sons
Dean
Mr. Ritenour
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Ivor
Waterbury watchdog joke turns paws on time
In a humorous vignette Willie asks what kind of dog is chasing its tail. The parent replies it is a watchdog. Willie notes the dog winds itself up as if a Waterbury watch, a playful comparison in Lown and Country.
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Papa
Willie
Waterbury Watch
Lown and
Country
He blew out the gas inscription joke referenced
A jokey exchange from the Chicago Post imagines a tombstone epitaph for a foolish man. The line suggests blunt language is avoided by offering a milder phrase like Tow as an example of a better way to express opinion.
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Chicago Post
Fresh-fellows risk assault and parroted wisdom
The text notes a reckless youth may be liable to assault. It states Wolfskin makes top parchment for banjos and cites a health statistic comparing days lost to illness for men aged twenty to thirty versus fifty to sixty. It also mentions prolific mosquitoes near Borneo’s coast that render inland streams unnavigable in summer.
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Borneo
Cure of Diabetes Claim Sparks Public Interest in Dodd's Pills
Lancaster New York March 30 Remers details his recovery from severe diabetes after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He recounts three years of health since eight boxes and insists the cure is lasting, replying to ongoing inquiries about relapse.
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Lancaster
N. Y
Remers
Dodd
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