California Fig Syrup Praised by Iowa Mother
Mrs Clara Gilliam of Des Moines Iowa says Arthur recovered from a measles case after using California Fig Syrup. She notes its bowels regulation strength and energy boost, claiming it helps her other children with biliousness headaches and constipation. Doctors recommend it for upset stomachs and keeping bowels open during colds. The product’s fruity flavor is highlighted and the California name is a mark of authenticity.
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Arthur
Clara Gilliam
Bowdoin St
Des Moines
Iowa
California
FEG SYRUP LAXATIVE TONIC FOR CHILDREN
A fragment mentions FEG SYRUP LAXATIVE TONIC for children and a note about leaving without paying a bill. The text includes a line addressed to Mr Hungerford about living there making someone look thin.
Cottage Type Stucco Bungalow Promotes Practical Home Design
W A Radford offers free advice on home building in a feature about a stucco story and a half bungalow. The 26 by 24 foot square plan includes sun parlor, two bedrooms, bath, living and dining rooms with double doors, a sun room, and a wide porch with sturdy pillars. Exterior features include stucco walls and a tile roof with potential for shrub planting.
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W. A. Radford
Wiliam A. Radford
Mug
William A. Radford
South Dearborn Street
Chicago
Colorful Boiler Adds Nice Touch to Basement
The piece argues basements are underused spaces with large potential. It notes full basements equal substantial percentages of total space in homes, cites cost, cleanliness, and radiant heating as drivers, and praises decorative boilers as a design element for den, playroom, club room, or apartment areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stames
Steel Bridging Replaces Wood in Frame Reinforcement
For years wood bridging reinforced frame construction but steel offers greater strength and resists nail loosening. It is a matter homeowners should know as reinforced floors prevent squeaks and defects, contributing to overall house strength.
Experts Approve of Color in Kitchen Decoration Trends
The article reports on experts endorsing color use in kitchen design while noting personal expression should guide color decisions. Betty Thornley advocates bold palettes reflecting individual taste, with yellow walls, red accents, and bright accessories as possible options.
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Betty Thornley
Collier's Weekly
Miss Thornley
Columbus
Ohio
Damp cellars and proper drainage advice
Avoid damp cellars by grading soil away from foundation walls and directing roof rainwater away from the house. Sloped ground prevents seepage into cellars and reduces moisture near foundations. Roof drainage is essential to keep basements dry and structural integrity intact.
Tin Roof Care Warns of Heat and Drought Damage
The article urges homeowners to protect tin roofs from excessive heat and drought that can peel paint and open seams. It warns that when rain arrives the damage will leak through and advocates using best grade paint for protection.
Old-Fashioned Hog Loses Out in Breeding Trends
An article discusses shifts in hog breeding from thick short-legged old types to longer bodied, deeper hogs with strong chest depth for profit. It notes risks of overemphasizing bone and narrow builds, warns of the "gun barrel" hog, and mentions J. Willman of the New York State College of Agriculture.
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Bny One
Irda pHi
J. 2 Willman
New York
Starte Colese
Fon Jong
Wilmas
Ein Fong
Keeping Animals Free From Parasites Through Cleanliness
Advice urges clean herds, ground, stables, barns, pastures and drainage as the main defense against parasites. Plowing and cropping, stocking control, and pasture rotation help reduce infection. soil disinfection is best with plowing. Early action before diseases appear is emphasized. The McLean County swine sanitating system is noted for reducing worm infections in swine, with sheep and poultry sanitation steps seen as simple parasite avoidance measures.
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Eversten
McLean Coulty
Every Beast and Fowl Favors Its Own Vermin
An entomology expert from CorTell University explains host-specific lice. He argues cattle lice come from cattle, sheep from sheep, and turkeys from turkeys, debunking the idea cattle are infested due to horses or cattle roasts.
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Wilson
Cor. Tell University
Live Stock Feeding and Marketing Practices Highlighted
The article discusses practical livestock care and feeding rules such as proper salt licks, avoiding spoiled silage, and excluding milk from tuberculous cattle. It notes cattle fattening trends, calves raised per 1000 cows, age-based feeding challenges, and the role of live stock in storing and marketing grain and forage for farmers facing death or retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Bayer Aspirin Relief Ad Promises Quick Headache Relief
An ad extols Bayer Aspirin as fast relief for headaches from overwork eye strain nerves or monthly discomfort. It urges prompt use to minimize suffering and cautions against cheaper copycat products, emphasizing immediate relief and quick return to activity.
Safety First and Heat Stroke Toll in Bagdad
A reader report features a testimonial on Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praising renewed strength and better nerves after fatigue. A separate dispatch notes extreme heat in Bagdad causing seven heat stroke cases and two deaths among British Royal Air Force personnel.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lena Young
Ellsworth
Maine
Bagdad
Royal Air Force
Women Learn Uses of Magnesia for Morning Sickness
A historical note advises expectant women on using Phillips Milk of Magnesia for morning sickness. It suggests a small dose to relieve stomach upset or nausea, describes its antacid and laxative effects, and even mentions mouthwash use to help prevent tooth decay during pregnancy.
Lost Echo From Last Year At The Inn
A fragmented fragment recalls a mysterious echo heard last year at an inn. The speaker comments on learning little from the sound and quotes a playful exchange about work and a “peegtog” leaving for a “tallies” job, reflecting a bygone passing show mood.
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Tye
Kills Rats Only Product Claims Record Heat, Death Toll
An old Kansas farm report touts Kills Rats Only E R O as a rat killer using squill in a government recommended process. The ad notes dog and poultry safety, urges money back guarantees, and markets the product nationally. It also briefly mentions Lasra Iraq claiming a heat record with fatalities amid a spell in Europe and Asia.
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Kansas
U. S
America
Raq
Europe
Asia
Lasra
Iraq
Aunt from California Visits Hite Boy
Wesley recalls his aunt visiting from California after years apart. She asks if he remembers her and he answers affirmatively. The scene hints at a family reunion and contrasts talkativeness with receiving attention.
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Wesley
California
Ling
Hite
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