Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Said to Save Woman
Mrs Josie M Shaw of Cambridge Maine credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her from an operation after years of abdominal pain and periods of illness She reports four years pain free and a daughter born after two years of use A nationwide canvass claims 98 of 100 purchasers benefited For sale by druggists everywhere
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Cambridge
Maine
Myusband
Aia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Josie M. Shaw
Women Listeners Beat Men in Lectures Says Author
The piece argues women listeners outperform men in attention and comprehension during lectures. It claims industrial city audiences lack spontaneity, humor, and originality, while agricultural towns fare better, with women’s clubs being the most engaged audiences for serious topics.
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America
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Ad Claims Wide Kidney Relief
Advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments claiming many testimonials. It offers a sample by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and notes bottles available at drug stores with ten cent sample request via this newspaper.
Rarest Sea Shell Glory of the Sea Discovered in Philippines
One of the world’s rarest shells named the Glory of the Sea resembles an unfolding rosebud. Only twelve to fourteen exist in collections. In 1838 a British scientist found three specimens on a Philippine coral reef, which was later destroyed by an earthquake weeks afterward.
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Philippine
Lead fashions in hats and voiles for a cool summer look
A 1924 Western Newspaper Union piece highlights summer dress trends featuring dotted swiss and voile fabrics. It describes large picture hats, transparent brims, and lace trims in mauve, brown, red, and pink, plus bold brims and exotic hats like bangkoks, with roses, daisies, and crepe details. Emily Bottomley notes the fashion emphasis on sheer materials, embroidery, and novel collar styles.
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Bangkok
Milan
How to Build a Two-Tube Erlaque Reflex Radio Set
Frank Pearne explains a two-tube Erlaque reflex radio set with a selectoformer coupler. The article details wiring, condenser values, transformer ratios, panel mounting, and parts list for the reflex stages, aiming for high selectivity and strong distant-signal volume.
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Frank D. Pearne
Department of Electricity
Lane Technical High School
Chicago
Improved Spider-Web Form Easy to Build
A radio news description explains replacing wooden spider web spokes with rubber covered No 12 or 14 wire. Insulation is stripped at tips to insert into a center disk, creating a stronger, easier to build coil winding form with better insulation and durability.
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Radioa News
Amplification Constant in Vacuum Tubes
The amplification constant is a key factor for three element vacuum tubes. It measures maximum voltage amplification and helps determine current and power amplification. Construction, grid mesh, wire diameter, and grid-plate distance set its value. plate voltage raises it slightly, and detectors show lower constants than amplifiers.
Coil turns and high resistance in sensitive telephones
The magnetizing force of a current coil depends on ampere turns. To boost response with weak signals, many hundreds of turns and very small insulated wire are used, making sensitive telephones high in resistance from 1,500 to 2,000 ohms.
Have Good Assortment of Tools You Will Need
A radio hobbyist should stock a varied set of screwdrivers and wrenches to avoid damaging small screws. Do not use oversized tools for tiny fasteners or try to remove a broken head with a hammer. When a screw head breaks, drill it out with a hand drill sharpened for the task.
Vogue for Imitation in Fashion
The dominant idea is imitation with cloths made to mimic leather and leather made to imitate silk. A single large ostrich feather fan is painted to resemble a peacock's display.
The Revival of Tulle Tulle Gown Stuns Evening Fashion
A fashion note highlights tulle tulle as a popular material for this season’s evening frocks. The piece spotlights a particularly unusual gown that embodies the trend and attention it draws on runways and in boutiques.
Layers of brilliant orange and blue tulle delight crowd
A visible display of airy fabric drew attention with multiple layers of orange and blue tulle creating a light, flowing effect. The scene emphasized color and movement, giving the affair a festive, delicate atmosphere.
Match Lamp to Shade Small lamps with silk shades
Small lamps of china feature gay little towers. The lamps use silk shades tightly stretched and painted with the exact lamp designs.
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China
Large 200000-egg incubators Common in China
Incubators with a capacity of 200,000 eggs are not uncommon in China. The large units highlight scale in poultry production and industrial farming practices across the country.
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China
Hold Barrett and the Linen Duster Tale
County Judge Chester Bryan recalls a shrewd criminal lawyer who wore a linen duster to punctuate his remarks. In a murder case his pockets were sewn shut, he felt for them, forgot his argument, and the defendant was acquitted.
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Chester Bryan
Houston Post
Cuticura Trio Soap Ointment Talcum Ad
Ad praises Cuticura trio soap ointment talcum powder as essential toilet requisites for face skin baby and dusting powder use. Claims the trio offers a complete perfumed care set priced at 25e each everywhere.
Quarrel Over Caring for a Cat Spurs Accusation
Ingratitude follows a quarrel after one person cared for another’s cat while away. The returning owner accuses the caretaker of not feeding the pet enough, highlighting a domestic dispute framed as a small civil or personal grievance.
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Detroit Free Press
Restless Character Manager Quits After 49 Years
A manager notes the prior worker left due to restlessness and constant motion, describing him as never happy unless on the go. The exchange appears in the Boston Transcript.
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Boston Transcript
Radio in the Jungle Railways adopt radio telegraph in tropics
Radio communication replaces cable in Burma and India where jungles and rivers hinder telegraph work. Tests succeed between Rangoon and Bassein. London engineers foresee broad use for railway and survey tasks in tropical regions.
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Burma
India
Rangoon
Bassein
London
Clock Phrases Spark Nineteenth Century Wit
A pair of clock sayings reflect a household humor about timekeeping reliability. One line praises steadiness while the other admits distrust in domestic clocks, revealing everyday attitudes toward punctuality and devices in that era.
A well kept family tree shows how to raise children
The saying highlights that careful upbringing shapes outcomes for children and strengthens family lineage. It emphasizes practical parenting and enduring family bonds across generations.
Turks Offer Free Powder for Dead Crows in Contantinople Plague
City officials in Constantinople and suburbs declare a crow plague and order every male to present at least one dead crow at the nearest police station or face a fine of 125 piastres. The birds have damaged truck gardens around the ore and Prinkipo islands and fouled cistern water, causing water shortages.
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Constantinople
Prinkipos
Sea of Marmora
Silk Worm Farm Near Oroville Opens Major Incubation
A silk farm near Oroville California begins incubating more than 2 000 000 eggs for commercial silk production. The eggs were imported from France and Italy. The farm has over 25 000 mulberry trees for worm feed and silk material.
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Oroville
Cal
Associated Press
France
Italy
Oysters From Japan Placed in Washington for New Industry
Japanese oysters are transplanted to Washington state to seed a new Pacific coast industry. Officials aim to establish local oyster farms and boost coastal commerce through this experimental introduction.
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Japan
State of
Washington
Pacific Coast
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