Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised by women
The Pinkham Compound is credited with relieving female distress and restoring health. Letters from women, stored in Lynn Massachusetts, claim cures and avoidance of surgical operations. The product is described as made from roots and herbs, without drugs, acting on the feminine system to restore normal health.
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Lydia EB. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia EE
Face powder and ointment claims in 19th century ad and Q and A
An assortment of historical clippings includes an advertisement for face powder claiming it fights insects and piles cured in 6 to 14 days, plus Pero Ointment promising cure for itching and bleeding piles in 6 to 14 days with money back. A separate dialogue shows a poet explaining his preference for pencil drafting and a skeptical listener question. The piece ends with a quip from the Cleveland Plain Dealer about a rolling stone and moss.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Profane Silence on the Course from Justices
The Utica Press reports that Supreme Court Justices Harlan and McKenna, avid golfers, engaged in a tense moment on a Chase Haks course. McKenna misses a tee shot after calculating wind and distance, drawing a sharp remark from Harlan about the profane sound.
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Justice Harlan
Supreme Court
Justice McKenna
McKenna
McKen
Utica Press
Cures and Cures All Through Cuticura and Quack Ads
A collage of endorsements touts Cuticura ointment for eczema cures in a brother and a granddaughter, plus various ads for Salzer seeds, Indian corn paint, and patent medicines. The piece blends testimonials, catalog pitches, and humorous dialogue typical of early 20th century newspapers. It includes references to Salzer Seed Co and Hall's Catarrh Cure with pricing and ordering notes.
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New Yorker
Salzer
Wisconsin
John A. Salzer
Abbot
Tur Anport Co
Savannah
Bread Dough Used to Clean Watches at Elgin Factories
In Elgin Illinois watch factories Supt George E Hunter notes that over forty loaves of fresh bread are used daily. Dough made from bread is steamed kneaded and applied to remove oil and chips from tiny watch parts. The dough absorbs oil and picks up particles leaving no residue.
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Elgin
Ill
George E. Hunter
Watch Factory
American Food Journal
Veteran recalls first jackpot at the game
In a Philadelphia Press recount, a veteran reflects on winning his first jackpot and clashing with a lively youngster who asks what he held. The veteran quips his breath was among his few remembered assets.
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Philadelphia Press
Doctor's Gift Food Worth Its Weight in Gold
A Pennsylvania patient recalls relief from indigestion after starting Grape-Nuts. Within weeks, symptoms faded, energy returned, and mental clarity improved. The testimonial credits the doctor and the product, urging readers to see why "There's a Reason" in Postum Co. Battle Creek, Michigan. Read The Road to Wellville in the packages.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
The Chinaman's Queue Pride and Fashion
A Leslie's Weekly essay surveys the queue as a symbol of manhood in China, detailing its social meaning, etiquette, variations, barbering practices, and the impact of Western dress. It notes the queue’s historical origin with the Manchus, the punishment for cutting it, and the cultural pride tied to its length and styling.
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China
Leslie’s Weekly
Quaint and Curious Edges of World History and Law
A collage of old curiosities notes that Greenland whales average 100 tons and eighty two elephants weigh the same, cites false weights losses in New York City totaling 13 million yearly, and reports 250000 miles of ocean cable costing about 1000 dollars per mile. It also recalls slavery abolition in 1834 and Parliament’s 20 million pound compensation.
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New York City
Old Dutch Bible Frontispiece Depicts Cain Shooting Abel
A Cape Colony find in Humansdorp district reveals a Dutch Bible with a frontispiece showing Cain firing a blunderbuss at Abel. The London Globe notes the unusual illustration reflecting early print imagery.
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Humansdorp
Cape Colony
Cain
Abel
London Globe
Wintering Bees and Capon Broiler Experiments
A survey of cellar versus outdoor bee wintering methods notes regional safety and success in cold climates. It also reports a trial comparing capon mothering versus standard brooders for chick rearing, detailing costs, outputs, and net gains, with capons showing favorable economics.
Keeping Cow Records Shows Need for Individual Feed Tabs
Ilinois Experiment Station finds duplicate feed for two cows yields unequal returns. Gold produced 11 390 pounds of milk and 405 pounds of butter fat yearly on 1.56 times the feed of Gilt, who gave 3830 pounds of milk and 138 pounds of butter fat. On equal feed, Gold still outproduced Gill by 1.88 times.
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Ilinois Experiment Station
Why Farmers Buy Separators Says Wisconsin Creamery President
The Wisconsin Creamery Butter Makers Association president argues farmers will prefer hand cream separators for fresh warm skim milk andConvenience. He predicts educated farmers will resist critiques of the system and advocates on-farm cream ripening with regular pickup to avoid centralization.
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Wisconsin Creamery Butter Makers Association
Poultry Diet Emphasizes Protein rich Feed
The editor argues protein rich feed increases egg production. Grains lack protein, causing hens to seek animal life like grasshoppers. A key substitute is fresh cut green bone from butcher trimmings, rich in protein and lime, costing mainly labor to prepare.
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Broiler Raisey
Poultry
Farm Notes on Dairy Cattle and Poultry Care
Advice on livestock and poultry upkeep emphasizes a 1000 pound dairy cow with lean head and neck, winter eggs from green food, grit, oyster shells, and charcoal for fowls. Investing time in fixing the hen-house pays when eggs cost 25 cents a dozen, plus tips on cleaning udders, sheep health, and care to prevent disease and poor fleece conditions.
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Plymouth Rocks
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