Plants for Shady Windows by Eben Rexford
A guide to growing houseplants in sunless rooms using fern and foliage plants. Boston fern thrives with loam sand soil and moderate watering, while Aspidistra survives in dark, steam-heated spaces. English ivy tolerates dry air with dust control, and Crowcanum offers a hardy Adiantum option. Also recommends Primula obconica and Primula Forbesii for winter bloom, plus Ardisia and Jerusalem cherry for color, with practical tips on framing and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben Rexford
Boston
Ita
Excellent farming conditions in Canada shown in West
The article highlights thriving mixed farming in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with success stories from E L Deputy of Frye & Sons and farmer Thomas McKay. It notes high yields for wheat oats alfalfa and cattle, strong climate advantages, and a $38 million wave of American investment signaling confidence in Western Canadian agriculture.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Sedgewick
E. L
Frye & Sons, Packers
Seattle
Pacific
Western Canada
Thomas McKay
Hardisty
Osage City
Kansas
Calgary
Gleichen
Albera
Industrioua
United States
U. S
No Case for Sympathy in Breach of Promise Verdict
Jury foreman recalls no damages awarded in breach of promise case. Jurors deemed plaintiff fortunate to end engagement with a man who penned foolish letters read aloud by the attorney.
Dont Visit The California Expositions Without Allen's Foot Ease
The ad promotes Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder to shake into shoes or dissolve in a foot bath as the standard remedy for tired feet. It claims instant relief and prevents swelling and heat, with a testimonial praising the product for comfort during a stay at expositions.
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California
Allen
Fitting Kind Prison Band Instruments Cited
In dialogue about a convict prison band the speaker suggests bass violins and cellos as the main instruments. The exchange hints at a specialized musical setup within the penal environment.
One Way an Artist and a Mock Ad Parody
A fragmented vintage ad style piece parodies drug warnings and beauty product pitches. It mentions a “Red Cross Ball Blue” laundry product and a humorous line about art and imagination, reflecting old newspaper humor and fake medical claims.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Ter
A Terre Hill Pennsylvania woman reports relief from chronic female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad extols the remedy and cites widespread endorsement from women across the country, noting its long history and alleged health benefits.
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Terre Hill, Pa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Augustus Lyon
Terre Hill
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
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ANEW
York
Castoria
LS Ts
Ha Gant
Europe
Buffalo Express
Ull
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Ww. N. U
Cincinnati
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