Lydia Pinkham Remedy Testimonial and Coin Offer
A Summit New Jersey reader endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for menopausal symptoms including hot flashes sleep disturbance and digestion issues and urges others to try it. The ad also promotes a rare coins mail order offer from Kay Coin Co delivering eighteen foreign coins for one dollar from Brooklyn New York.
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Summit
N. J
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Victoria Kopppl
Oak Ridge Ave
Lydia E. Pinkham
Kay Coin Co
85Th St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Dept. E
Manager Relents After Bookkeeper Requests Early Leave
A bookkeeper asks to leave 15 minutes early to catch a train from Jersey. The employer quips that the move should have been considered beforehand, and the employee responds that it was precisely the reason for moving.
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Jersey
Boschee's Syrup Advertises Cure for Colds and Coughs
The ad promotes Boschee's Syrup as a fifty three year old remedy for coughs bronchitis colds and throat irritation. It claims influenza fatalities exceed battlefield deaths and touts a good night’s rest and easy morning expectoration. Made in America and sold everywhere.
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America
Cant you dig up anything for krumps
A snappy exchange hints at a request for digging up something for krumps and a brisk reply promising to do it with spades. The dialogue suggests rough humor and efficiency in handling a task.
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Ili
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure
Local remedy claims to treat catarrh by addressing constitutional conditions. Taken internally, Hall's Catarrh Medicine allegedly cleanses the blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. testimonials offered by J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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HALLS
Hall
Jd Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Ohio
Money can’t buy effort says old year’s adage
A reflective note argues that wealth alone cannot drive action and that New Year changes are only calendar shifts, not new deeds. The piece suggests perseverance and purpose matter more than money in shaping results.
Maximum Oats Yields from Midseason Varieties
United States Department of Agriculture guidance on sowing oats for northern states. Optimal seeding dates range from March 25 to early May depending on locality, with midseason varieties like Swedish Select and Silvermine yielding best in favorable seasons. Prepare a firm, well-graded seedbed and use a grain drill for even distribution and germination.
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Corn Belt
Banner
Victory
Corn as Cold Weather Feed for Poultry
The piece explains that corn yields better under cold conditions and is a strong cold weather feed but should not be relied on alone as it lacks other nutrients needed for health and egg production.
Practical plan to meet hay shortage with beet-top silage
Beet-top silage mixed with beet pulp can cut hay needs of steers by half with 30 pounds daily and 3 pounds for sheep. Gather tops promptly, pile in a pit silo lined with straw, seal, and open after 30 days for warm feed that lasts through winter.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ice House Last Call Promotes Early Harvest
Early summer warning urges prompt ice harvest now for next season. Do not wait for a hard freeze another chance may be lost. cut ice, store extra to cover waste, and plan ahead before sap rises and buds swell.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Detecting Freshness by Rotating Eggs at Candle
The article explains a method to judge egg quality by rotating an egg before a candle. It describes tilting, observing air space, and yolk movement to assess freshness and condition.
Dan derine promises to halt hair loss and dandruff
An advertisement claims Dan derine stops hair from thinning and removes dandruff after several applications. It urges readers to mix a small amount in their hand and rub into the scalp, promising stronger thicker hair that grows soft and glossy.
Can't Steal the Scout Smile
A pair of scouts on an overnight hike stop at a country store and learn robbers are in the area. The proprietor warns them to be cautious, but the scouts joke that their only possession is a smile and that thieves can take that if they wish.
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St. Charles
Dean
John
Shelton
Izzy
Harp
Doan
Scout
Diamond Dyes Advertises Colorful Fabric Dye
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes promising rich fadeless color for wool silk linen cotton and blends. It highlights a color card and a direction book with each package guiding users on how to dye over any color.
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Gealer
Phrase Talk Sparks Identity at Bank Scene
A dialogue sketch shows a bank cashier demanding identification while a woman insists her friend can verify her. The cashier remains unconvinced and requires proper ID before proceeding. The fragment reflects a humorous social moment captured by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat with a closing medieval aphorism on fatherhood and fame.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
California Fig Syrup Ad Targeting Mothers
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children. It urges mothers to look for the California name on the package and promises a delicious taste with full dosing directions on each bottle, urging to give it without fear.
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California
The Vegetarian Airman Hobey Baker Recalls War Feats
Hobey Baker, the Philadelphia athlete and airman, spoke at the Philadelphia Country Club about his France service. He recalled a comrade who crashed in Germany and trudged 320 miles back to allied lines, living on raw turnips and carrots found at night, a journey he called a root march.
On the Right Side by London Chronicle
An elderly Shropshire woman tells a Ministry of Food official she fears wrongdoing at death and reveals she owns a coffin shroud two bottles of whisky and three tins of salmon. She smiles when reassured she is “on the right side” if she does not increase her stock.
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Ministry of Food
London Chronicle
Deep Laid Plot Revealed by Mr Comrox
Mr Comrox reveals a scheme to appear shabby to deter invitations from his family. He claims his clothing choice is both economy and diplomacy to avoid social gatherings with his daughters and wife.
Figures are Hard to Trust in Uneven Reliability
A compact remark on data trustworthiness notes figures can mislead when inconsistencies arise and reliability shifts. It contrasts lying data with data that simply won’t stand, underscoring skepticism about numerical claims.
So Much Money Between Wife and Husband
A domestic quarrel centers on finances as the wife complains about perpetual requests for money and the husband counters with a claim that he already provides “so much” each year. The exchange highlights ongoing strain over financial support within the marriage.
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Boschee’s
Mr. Shelton
Dean’s
Oster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Y
Miles
Sig
Mr. Hill
R &Ee
Absorbine, JR
W.f.young
Temple St
Springfield, Mase
Shiloh
Barry
Raall
C. H. Barry Co
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Indianapolis
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