Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Fulton New York woman says four years of weakness and failed medical advice ended after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound She reports restored health and ability to work and urges others to seek advice from the company for free guidance Included are adlike notes on product availability and pricing.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Fulton
N. Y
Lydia Pinkham
Tors
Nellie Phelps
R. A. Rider
R.F.D. No. 6
Fulton, N. Y
Lydia KE. Pinkham
Lydia BE
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Ass
Raymond Blathwayt recalls a traveling menagerie tale
In a reminiscence from Life and Round the World Raymond Blathwayt recounts joining a traveling menagerie in the West. He describes a tiger in the messroom and the keeper's missing tiger as legend and danger mix with humor.
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Raymond Blathwayt
Jack
Result of Modesty
A quoted exchange shows tension as Jenkins shifts color after praise. The speaker notes a white man is described as “white man through and through,” prompting a reddened response from a listener in the room.
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Jenkins
Expressive Exchange of Love Between Ferdy and Dear Girl
A tender moment unfolds as the girl suggests candy and violets to express love beyond words. Ferdy回应 with affectionate acknowledgment, highlighting the playful, intimate tone of their dialogue.
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Ferdy
Cherry Tree Hardiness and Regional Growth Limits
The article notes cherry trees struggle in long hot summers and do best at higher elevations. Sour cherries compare to apples for cold tolerance, with major orchards in Hudson River valley western NY western Michigan northern Ohio Arkansas valley Colorado Door County WI parts of Iowa. Sweet cherries are less hardy than sour varieties and may not endure hot summers better than sour kinds.
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H. P. Gould
Hudson’ River Valley
New York
Michigan
Ohio
Arkansas River Valley
Colorado
Door County
Wisconsin
Iowa
Poison Gas Experiments Target Woolly Apple Aphis
Experiments testing control of the woolly apple aphis via poisonous gases show carbon bisulphide may work by root injection or soil pour around roots but is impracticable in nursery conditions. Para dichlorobenzene shows promise as an alternative.
Where Farmers Must Spray Law Enforced Coastwide
Compulsory spraying extends along the Pacific coast with penalties for noncompliance. The law requires all fruit trees to be sprayed and targets improper marketing of cooking moths or San Jose scale labeled as apples.
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Pacific Coast
San Jose
Market First Class Fruit Marketing Facets
Market first class fruit depends on successful growing grading picking and packing. Growers are often disappointed in sales for poor packing coloration or worm damage. Freight packing and refrigeration costs are the same for inferior and first class apple boxes.
Red Hill Virginia Patrick Henry Home A Shrine of Patriots
A vivid portrait of Red Hill in Virginia the Patrick Henry home split between river counties Campbell and Charlotte. The article notes its 2000 acre plantation emblematic architecture preserved colonial lines and the tombs of Patrick Henry and Dorothea Dandridge with a keeper lineage guarding the property.
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Virginia
Staukiston River
Campbell
Charlotte Counties
Red Hill
Patrick Henry
Long Island
Louise
Becky
Marster
Dorothea Dandridge
Red Hil
Randolph
Richard
John Randolph
Roanoke
Mount Vernon
Patrick Henry’s final years and dying moments at Red Hill
The article recounts Patrick Henry’s later life at Red Hill as governor and jurist, his gracious hospitality, and his death in 1799 while facing the end of his long public career. It notes his fame, his decline toward life’s end, and his final prayerful moments as he died in his three cornered chair.
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Red Hill
Blue Ridge
Staunton
Richmond
Rosecroft
St. John’s
Patrick Henry
George Washington
Jefferson
St. Paul
Athens
Parwick
Henry
Patrick
Fleury, Lee
End near as old man bites perpetual plug tale
An old countryman buys a counterfeit plug of tobacco made from painted sole leather. After six days of biting the same piece, he concludes it remains intact while he confesses his own aging and plans to prepare for death. The Bostonian scrap-book note frames the tale as a cautionary joke.
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Terbacker
Varied Uses of the Lemon Across Regions
The article notes lemon remedies used by New England grandmothers for colds, a diva’s hoarseness remedy with egg white and lemon juice, and lemon in coffee for headaches. It highlights California and Florida producing large, high quality lemons, Spain's sweet lemons, and lemons flourishing in Morocco, Italy, southern France and Sicily.
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New England
California
Florida
Tropics
Spain
Morocco
Italy
France
Sicily
Proof of It. Gwendolen Flushing Color Revealed
The dialogue claims Gwendolen’s color is entirely natural and she was flushing. The remark humorously asserts she was truly flushed, with a witty aside about the term flushing.
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Gwendolen
Why Bottle Was Empty
A child Harold was sent to buy a siphon of vichy. He returns late and his mother scolds the nearly empty bottle. He explains that a cat allegedly spoke by the roadside and the siphon replied with a hiss, blaming the cat for the loss.
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Harold
Ife
Sarah
Cheering Her Up Boss I Could Marry for Looks Alone
A witty courtroom exchange features a judge remarking on affection based on appearance. Jess responds with playful lines about love and marriage, highlighting humorous banter over who deserves affection beyond looks.
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Jess
Notable Civvy Fashion as Soldiers Dress Uniforms
A witty exchange notes civilian coats mocked for not being military issue. Tailors pivot to make non soldier outfits appear ridiculous, signaling a period of patriotic satire and clothing industry adaptation.
The Serene Uninformed Philosophical Exchange
A witty dialogue contrasts a superficial philosopher's claim with a cynical statesman's warning. The statesman argues that ignorance by individuals can cause harm to many others when they take on roles of responsibility.
Changeable Weather Sparks Quick Witty Exchange
A clipped dialogue notes the region's weather as changeable, with a brief quip from a conductor about how they would have altered it if possible, reflecting local tone and humor.
Kilauea Lava Lake Draws Visitors Amid Activity
Early reports say alarms of war won t deter Americans from visiting the new national park in Howell. The three celebrated volcanoes Kilauea Mauna Loa and Haleakala form the new reservation. The lava lake at Kilauea, a spectacle drawing thousands globally, is predicted to be unusually spectacular this season due to increased volcanic activity in the region.
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Kilauea
Howell
Mauna Loa
Haleakala
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You Ad
A 1916 letter endorses Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root with praise for kidney and bladder relief. It promotes sample bottles for ten cents and a booklet, urging readers to mention the paper when writing to Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York. The ad notes availability in drug stores and larger bottle sizes for convenience.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
The Secret of Youth and the Life of Adventure
Edgar J. Goodspeed argues in Atlantic that youth comes from anticipation more than action. He suggests some fear there are adventurers and appreciators, but the adventurous spirit is within reach for all. Daily life becomes a fresh enterprise with promising possibilities.
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Edgar J. Goodspeed
Going to Land Him
A social exchange reveals a man’s three prior engagements before proposing. The woman accepts but insists on immediate marriage to avoid another broken engagement, citing the lessons of former partners.
Abundance and Artful Wit in a Snippet
A fragment contrasts quotes about America’s art and poetry with a sharp businessman remark on reading advertisements. It notes people’s mean nature and hints at hidden knowledge being valued over spoken truth.
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America
Family Pride and duty on a wartime farm drive a father
In a short scene Marmer Corntos contemplates shaping the family farm to honor his son Josh in the army. He resolves to work the land efficiently so Josh will be proud, prioritizing duty over comfort amid wartime demands.
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Josh
Marmer Corntossel
Cuticura Ad Claims Dandruff Cure With Ointment
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for dandruff itching and irritation followed by a Cuticura Soap shampoo. It promises hair regrowth after dandruff clears and offers a free sample by mail with a booklet from Cuticura Department L Boston.
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Dept. L
Boston
Adyv
What Is Your Old Enemy's Position In This Crisis
A Washington Star quote questions a rival official's stance while noting his motive as money. The exchange hints at political maneuvering and accountability during a national crisis. A reflective line contrasts a thinking man with assumed certainty about knowledge.
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Poaltion
Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
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