Sick for Ten Years Gained 60 Pounds by Use of PE-RU-NA
A Wisconsin man, John Wick of Menomonee Falls, credits Pe-ru-na with a ten year stomach catarrh cure and a 60 pound weight gain from 135 to 195 pounds after near twenty years of use. The advertisement extols Pe-ru-na as digestive stimulant, mucus remover, blood enricher, and disease resistance booster, urging purchase of genuine tablets or liquid form.
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John Wick
Menomonee Falls
Wisconsin
Dake Sells Over Twelve Tons of Rare Silver
The duke of Cumberland plans to sell a vast collection weighing more than twelve tons of antique silver deemed priceless. The set includes some of the rarest pieces known, tying into a historic dispute over contents linked to the English crown.
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Dake
Duke of Cumberland
Walburga
Paget
London
Berlin
Princess Royal
Prussia
Hanover
Manover
Pelroit
Dandelion Butter Color Sold In Stores For 50 Years
A harmless vegetable butter color named Dandelion has been sold by drug stores and general stores for five decades. Bottles labeled Dandelion are advertised at 35 cents each.
Suitors Propose After Aurochs Steak Feast In Cave
Widow Bonechisel recalls killing an aurochs and serving porterhouse steaks to boarders who then proposed marriage all at once. The narrator notes the attackers were suitors and hints at a violent encounter.
Not Quite Jiuws The Married Couple Umbrella Split
Fragmentary text notes a misheard phrase about a married couple and separate umbrellas. The readable bits imply a casual dialogue about relationships and odd wardrobe or accessory choices. No clear names, dates, or events are extractable from the readable fragments.
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Jiuw
Health Brings Beauty All Women Can Look Well
Mrs. S. W. Knott of Champaign Illinois reports using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription to treat functional disturbances and fainting spells since womanhood. She describes a marked improvement with all organs functioning correctly and praises the remedy.
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Champaign
Ill
Dr. Pierce
Captains of Adventure in the Sikh War and Delhi Siege
John Nicholson, a tall gaunt captain of the twenty seventh native infantry, earned fame for leading loyalist actions in the 1857 uprising. He rescued a Afghan warrior’s son, commanded a column against mutinous regiments, and fought to breach Delhi’s defenses before dying near the siege end. His legend drew Sikh followers who worshiped him as a god.
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John Nicholson
Twenty-Seventh Native Infantry
India
Dhe
Pathan
Nicholson
Vatican
Siki
Christhin
Sf India
Flo
Delhi
Cawnpore
Teshawar
Lis
John Lawrence
Lawrence
Istover
Tyre
Little Temple
Efe
Cabul
Old Delhi
Ngland
Wilson
Lahore
Cashmere
Indi
Pathans
Nickelseyn
Nichelseyn
Peshawar
New and Staple Frock Fashion Guide for Spring
A long reading on spring undergarments and tailored garments notes the rise of ribbon shoulder straps and simple lines in crepe de chine. It highlights coat frocks with high collars and cape effects, two-piece models in barred flannel, silk undergarments, and tailored hats signaling a strong season ahead.
Peanut Oil in China How Hongkong Drives Trade and Supply
The U S consul in Hongkong reports rising peanut oil imports and exports in 1923. First quarter imports reached 738 796 dollars and exports 571 920 dollars. Local stocks are large with oil crushed from nuts grown in the colony and in South and North China. Exports go to South China markets, the Straits Settlements, the United States, Indo China, Siam, the Philippines and Canada.
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China
United States
Hongkong
South China
North China
Straits Settlements
Indo-China
Siam
Philippines
Canada
It Depends. Do You Like to Have People Argue
A reflective line questions whether enjoying conflict means inviting others to argue. It hints at self awareness and urges avoiding quarrels by choosing peaceful behavior and restraint. The phrase implies a paradox about argument and social harmony.
Modern Millinery Trends Emphasize Neatness and Color
The piece notes abundant black millinery with silver, gold and bright trims yet warns against overdoing trimming. Neatness is key though it may verge into hardness. A veil, scarf, tulle, velvet, or soft satin can soften the look, and hats should not be light.
Figured Hangings Unite Dark Furnishings In Colorful Display
A short fragment notes gayly colored hangings that may harmonize dark furnishings and create unity in the room. The description hints at decorative textiles used to bridge tonal contrasts. No further details are readable.
Room Design Principles for Restful Interiors
The text describes neutral walls contrasted with dark mahogany furniture and chintz hangings in rose, leaf green, and yellow. It warns against using figure patterns on hangings when wallpaper or rugs are themselves prominent. It notes each room has walls, floor, and hangings, and only one should be figured for calm.
Calf grain feeding guides growth and vigor
The article explains how grain type and size affect young calves' growth. It covers when to introduce grain, quantities at various ages, preferred grains such as corn oats barley and kafir, and the role of oilmeal. It also advises hay types, silage, and feeding practices to prevent problems and keep calves healthy.
Well Designed Barn Boosts Advertising Value
A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin explains dairy barn design factors for profitability including advertising value, overhead, climate, drainage, location, fire risk, and regulations. It promotes Dairy Barn Construction Bulletin 1342 with plans and construction details and instructions to obtain.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Resting Dairy Cows Before Calving Practice
The article advises dairymen to dry off cows for at least six weeks before calving. Milking is reduced to every other day then stopping, with longer intervals and minimal milk removal. Feed is cut during the drying period and comphorated oil is applied under the udder if milk production continues.
Inexpensive Cattle Lice Powder Recipe Advised
A farmer notes an affordable lice powder for cattle uses three pounds of flowers of sulphur one pound sabadilla powder and a half pound insect powder. Mix well and store in a pepper shaker. Sabadilla should be sought first as some drug stores do not stock it.
Box Stalls Recommended for Maximum Production
Cows kept in box stalls produce more milk and slightly more butterfat than those in stanchions. The small production gains do not offset added space bedding and labor costs. Large stalls only when maximum production is required, such as testing cows for records.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Best Hay for Dairy Cows Is Alfalfa Favorite
Alfalfa is described as the best hay for dairy cattle due to its high mineral and protein content and palatability. It notes a desirable loosening effect for cows on dry winter feed. Sweet clover is a good pasture crop but difficult to turn into quality hay.
Alfalfa Hay Drives Dairy Farmer’s Barn Stock
Farmers rely on alfalfa hay to feed dairy herds as hay supplies influence milk production. A dairy operator with ample hay in the barn aims to sustain daily milking routines and ensure consistent yields amid market demand.
Worth More Than Gold The Idea of the Argentine pampas
Nature Magazine notes that heron feathers from the Argentine pampas and Patagonian wastes fetched eighty dollars an ounce, four times the value of gold, and the birds faced doom due to human greed and murder linked to gold.
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Argentine Pampas
Patagonian
Nature Magazine
Danderine Miracle Promises Thick Hair For Girls
A 35 cent advertisement touts Danderine as a reliable tonic that revitalizes lifeless neglected hair. It claims immediate relief from itchy scalp and dandruff, boosts strength and color, and leaves hair glossy and youthful. Available at any drug store.
Wax from Carnauba Palm Leaves Used in Candles
Carnauba wax forms on the undersides of young South American palm leaves. The wax drops off when shaken and is collected, melted into masses, and used to adulterate beeswax. It is exported and used in candle manufacture.
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South America
Women Dye Faded Garments Into Fresh Looking Wear
Helped by a skilled dyer, faded garments and drapery regain color and new life. Practical dyeing services advertise reviving worn fabrics for a refreshed look.
Diamond Dyes Ad Promises Easy Home Dyeing For All
A vintage advertisement for Diamond Dyes claims each 15 cent package includes simple directions so any woman can dye or tint worn items at home. Customers are urged to choose any color at the drug store.
Two Genders Classified By Temperate and Frigid Labels
A short excerpt from American Legion Weekly quotes a teacher asking Johnny about genders. Johnny replies with two categories masculine and feminine, then segments masculine into temperate and intemperate and feminine into frigid and tor rid.
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Johnny
American Legion Weekly
Bayer Aspirin Warning Ad Against Counterfeits
Demand Bayer aspirin only when the Bayer name appears on the package or tablets to ensure genuine aspirin proven safe by millions and prescribed for 23 years. Adv warns imitators may be dangerous and urges customers to say Bayer when purchasing.
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Bayer
A Clear Case Stage Hand Dialogue Satirizes Windows
In a brief humorous exchange the show manager corrects a misheard line about a window or a widow. The line plays on sound alike words as the stage hand notes he looks out when near either. The remark appeared in the Japan Advertiser.
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Japan
Cuticura Soap Ad Promises Better Shaving and Skin Health
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap claiming it doubles razor efficiency and promotes skin purity comfort and health. It asserts no mug or slimy soap no germs no waste and no irritation even with twice daily shaves. One soap for shaving bathing and shampooing.
All the Joys At a South-end Chauieat's Wedding
London Opinion notes a controversial wedding prank with petrol can arch outside the church and a suggestion to trap pedestrians along the couple's departure path. The piece presents a critical view of the stunt and its potential danger.
Cascarets for Liver and Bowels at Ten Cents a Box
A fragment promoting Cascarets as a cure for biliousness constipation sick headache indigestion with an appeal to drug stores. The ad notes some fellows are late until it is time to stop.
Keep a Box on Hand Brandreth Pills Laxative Ad
An advertisement touts Brandreth Pills as a safe reliable laxative made in America for ninety years, described as entirely vegetable. The copy hints at a cautious stance about devils and notes initial positive impression of them.
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America
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