Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
A testimonial from Mrs. Pa ADMSE of Wisconsin touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as curing female ailments and back pain after doctors advised surgery. She credits the product with restoring health and urges other women to seek advice from Lydia Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts.
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Postum converts nervous teacher amid coffee woes
A nurse? no, a teacher explains how coffee caused nervousness and mood dips. After trying Postum she notes calmer nerves, better mood, and patience with students, crediting Postum for improved health and spirit in daily life. Readers asked to send in testimonies for The Road to Wellville book.
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Device for holding reins explained in Wisconsin farmer’s clip
A Racine county market gardener describes a simple rein holder attached to the side of a wagon seat. The clip keeps reins secure and reachable when needed, especially if the team is frightened. It’s inexpensive and easily made by a capable mechanic.
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Racine County
Wisconsin
Capping-Melter Design and Construction Details
The author describes a homemade capping melter used since April, melting bone capping at high daily rates and producing wax. The design uses a water tank heated by a gasoline burner with a false bottom forming a hot air oven, allowing heat to spread across the tank bottom and melt wax safely.
Why Young Folk Leave Farm in the Countryside
A fragmented diary style piece argues farm youth migrate to cities due to lack of social and educational opportunities, poor roads, and limited access to parks and entertainment. It contrasts rural neglect with urban amenities and cites transportation, roads, and town planning as key factors driving the exodus connecting better infrastructure to economic and social vitality.
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Jesue Ben
Cure for scalp eczema with Cuticura remedies
A mother recounts a infant daughter’s severe scalp eczema unresponsive to doctors. After using Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and Cuticura Resolvent for about five weeks, the child recovered fully, hair regrew, and she remained well sixteen years later. The testimonial dates to 1909.
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Kia M. Fish
Mt. Vernon
Garden guidance urges vegetables over meat in food fight
The text argues for raising vegetables to ease meat shortages and improve farm efficiency. It covers planting peas and tomatoes, wider row spacing, cheaper forage like clover, and notes grain and corn storage insights. It references Kansas farming, silage feeding, and rapid garden work.
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Lee
Kansas
Seed vitality test saves farmers time and money
The article warns that planting faulty seeds wastes millions in crop losses. It advises farmers to sample seeds in warm moist soil to verify vitality before planting, preventing disappointment and financial loss at no cost.
Doans Kidney Pills Help Morriston Woman After Doctor Failure
Mrs. Joseph Cross of Church St Morriston Arkansas says weeks of back pain swollen ankles and headaches improved after taking Doan's Kidney Pills. Six doctors failed to help but the remedy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo eased the kidney secretions and pain. Also notes Marine Eye Remedy and a barber story for light reading.
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The Real Wrench and Smith Its Hard to Get Along
A compact note on the friction between The Real Wrench and Smith It’s. The speaker laments the difficulty of maintaining harmony with Hardup while acknowledging ease of obtaining one.
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Smith
Ball Blue Ad Promotes Red Cross Brand and Price
An advertisement touts Ball Blue laundry product with a 2 oz package priced at 3 cents. It makes marketing claims and includes miscellaneous phrases about virtue, health, and a noted proverb.
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Red Cross
Proverb on Effort Versus Luck in Success
A concise reflection notes many men fail to prosper by focusing on proving luck is against them rather than taking action. It emphasizes mindset and perseverance as keys to achievement.
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Peta
California Fig Syrup Co
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