Swamp Root Cure Advert Doomed Back Pain and Weight Gain
A 1912 testimonial from T. T. Morgan of Elizabeth City North Carolina describes relief from chronic backache and fatigue after using Kilmer Swamp Root. He claims weight rose from 110 to 160 pounds and urges others to try the remedy with a sample offer and full bottle options. The ad also notes a notary confirms the statement’s truth. The second topic reports an International Geographical Congress 1913 coal resource study estimating a vast unmined reserve mostly in North America enough to last about six thousand years at current consumption, with South America and Africa largely unexplored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer
International Geographical Congress
North America
Rocky Mountains
Appalachians
South America
Africa
Fragrant emolients promise cleansing beauty aid
An ad touts fragrant cream emollients for skin scalp hair and hands claiming cleansing purifying and beautifying effects. It promises free samples by mail with a Book Icard and Cuticura department and includes disjointed Q&A snippets and questions about invitations and varied topics.
Cost Of Road Construction Across Regions
A United States Department of Agriculture study outlines typical road costs by region and type. Macadam, gravel, and sand clay roads vary widely from $800 to $13,000 per mile, with eastern states showing higher figures and California’s early system averaging around $8,143 per mile. Rates cover grading drainage surfacing and engineering.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New England
Michigan
Ohio
California
Booster for Better Roads
Local action is urged to improve road quality by ditching draining and dragging to keep water off roadbeds. The piece argues that federal aid is uncertain and stresses a hands on plan using road grading and maintenance to create better transportation routes. It promotes the tripod of ditch drain and drag for all state road projects.
Idaho Boosts Good Roads Movement
The Southern Idaho Motor association was formed in Boise to push a good roads campaign in southern Idaho. The article argues education and transportation as core needs of civilization and outlines how sturdy rural roads boost commerce literacy land values and living costs, ranking roads nearly as vital as rail in impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Southern Idaho Motor Association
Boise
Keep Weeds Down Along Roadsides Encouraged
A note urges farmers to mow roadside ditches and fence rows whenever an hour is available during field work. The effort is described as quick and beneficial for keeping weeds under control.
Farm horse type for southern farms weighed by work needs
The article argues the southern farmer needs a large draft horse weighing 1200 to 1500 pounds, bred from native mares and draft sires, capable of heavy field work rather than speed. It notes one horse implements are insufficient for larger tasks and predicts future needs rising to 1800 pounds, with emphasis on quality, disposition, and practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
RAISE DEWBERRIES IN SOUTH
Dewberries can be grown in most Southern regions especially on light sandy soil. Planting starts with rooted tips in rows five to six feet apart. Use seven foot lightwood stakes as supports and tie vines at the top. To curb anthracnose cut and burn all above ground parts after fruiting. Apply high grade fertilizer and cultivate thoroughly to renew canes for next year. Dewberries raspberries and strawberries suit wide middles between pecan trees.
Good Reasons for Dairying
J M Cadwallacer argues Louisiana lacks sufficient butter milk and cream for farm and city needs. He notes northern dairymen profit by selling at 40 cents per pound while southern producers face higher costs. He urges Louisiana farmers to dairying to supply their own needs.
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Louisiana
J. M. Cadwallacer
Louisiana State University
Houses for storing cotton
The design of cotton warehouses affects insurance rates. Standard, sprinklered warehouses could cut average rates from two dollars to 25 cents per $100. Many existing warehouses cost more to build than needed if they complied with proper standards.
Ground Feed for Hogs and Dairy Hygiene Notes
Ground feed for hogs is emphasized as pigs fatten for market with less exercise requiring concentrated digestible rations. The text also covers cooling milk promptly to prevent souring, noting bacteria do not thrive in cold milk and advising immediate cooling to keep milk and cream sweet.
Split Character: Parents Heal Constipation With Mild Syrup
Mrs Eva I Gaff of Washington DC praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative remedy for children. She notes it avoids harsh cathartics, costs fifty cents a bottle, and comes with a free trial bottle offer by mail from Monticello Illinois.
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Eva I’. Gaff
10Th St
Washington, D. C
Marie
The Sage Explains The Mystery Of Mind Your Own Business
A man performs an unknown task while bystanders stare in wonder. The crowd grows, seeking meaning. A sage arrives and answers simply that the man is minding his own business, then moves on.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Promoted by Grove Signature
Advertisement extols Laxative Bromo Quinine as superior to ordinary quinine for any use with tonic and laxative benefits. It claims no nervousness or head ringing and directs seeking the signature of I. W. Grove.
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I. W. Grove
May Carpets Worn Out by Feet
A fragment notes that carpets bought by the yard wear out underfoot, illustrating why May asks why carpets are so. The exchange frames a curious idea about everyday goods and usage.
Resinol Ointment and Soap Promise Quick Skin Relief
An advertisement touts Resinol ointment and resinol soap as instantly stopping itching from eczema and skin eruptions. It claims lasting improvement and complete eruption removal in a short time, urging readers to buy from all druggists.
Uncongenial Exchange Introduces Grim Figure
In a tense meeting a bore named Mr. Grimm ignores an introduction as another bore, Mr. Droan, is presented to the human hyena Gaunt N Grimm. The scene hints at a hostile dynamic and sharp disdain.
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Mr. Grimm
Mr. Droan
Old Gaunt
N. Grimm
Castoria Reminder Cited For Infants and Children
The notice urges parents to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the proper signature and brand as a trusted remedy used for over 30 years. It emphasizes safety and reliability for infants and children and notes that children cry for Fletcher’s Castoria.
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Fletcher’e Castoria
Remarkable Letter From Washington Druggist Promotes Elixir
A well known Washington druggist writes of a great remedy for chills and malaria, claiming rapid sales of 3000 bottles in five months. Henry Evans of Washington D C endorses the product, with price 60 cents and delivery by Parcels Post.
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Washington
Mlixdy Abel
Inet
Klowrzewski & Co
Washington, D. C
Warine Eye Lemedy Co Illustrated Book of the Eye Free
A philosophical line notes that a bad reputation is harder to shed than to gain. The brief asserts the enduring impact of public perception on personal and professional life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warine Eye Lemedy Co
Chicago
Finance humor mocks debts and Florida winter plans
A comic riff notes a husband planning to negotiate a loan to fund his wife and daughters’ Florida winter. The jokes include a hungry wolf who eats a sheep and a line about not paying to own what you owe. The tone is wry and economical.
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Florida
Sudden Death Linked to Kidney Disease and Anuric Trial
The article explains the heart kidney connection, how kidney disease raises arterial tension leading to death, and how uremic poisoning follows. It advertises Dr. Pierce's Anuric Tablets with a free water analysis offer and urges readers to mail 10 cents for a trial package from the Buffalo hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nisa
Pierce
Algo
Dr. Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
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T. T. Morgan
Elizabeth City
N. C
J. Kenyon Wilson
Notary Public
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Blader
Queenieaven
Oswald
Law
Bocker
N. Y
Parker
Druggiata
Trappers Furs
Rogers
America
Notary Primean Fur Company
St. Louie
Onb
Bond
Davies
P.O. Loxt
Allentown
Puy
Kodaks & Supplies
Galeski Optical Co
Richmond, Ve
Richmond Banger College
Richmond
Colts
Marie Gaff
Imma
Joenmuel
Teller
Finance
Hanford
Si. Arghaty
Tatortttie,co
Lydia 3
Pinkham Medicine Co
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Masu
Carter
W. N. UL
Charlotte
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