Miss Bonnie DeLand Testimony on Pinkham Remedy
A Chicago woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing years of menstrual irregularities and general illness after hospital doctors offered little relief. The letter claims sustained health improvements and urges others to use the product, noting a $5000 forfeit if the testimonial is not genuine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Pinkham
Bonnie DeLane
Indiana Ave
Chicago
Lydia E. Pinkham
What is a jack pot in old cooking slang
A jack pot is described as a fish cooking tool with a time lock. The text notes it is especially recommended for suckers and implies many Americans have spent long nights trying to open it, suggesting a difficult or unsolved lock.
Self Home Treatment Promises Cure for Female Ailments
An offer outlines free guidance and a home remedy for leucorrhiza ulcers womb issues and other female health problems. It claims a twelve cent weekly cost with a 90 day guarantee and urges sharing with other sufferers. Addressed to Mrs M Sumuens Box M Notre Dame Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.sumuens
Notre Dame
Ind
Orel Marshal Stakhovich Confirmed by the Cz ar
M Stakhovich the Orel province marshal who spoke for freedom of conscience was re elected by a large majority against reactionary opposition and has now been confirmed in his post by the czar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Stakhovich
Orel
Russia
To Cure a Cold in One Day Claim
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for colds. It claims all druggists refund money if it fails. The price listed is 250.
Switzerland issues permits to traveling salesmen in 1901
In 1901 Switzerland issued 25 772 permits to commercial travelers, up from 24 687 in 1900, 2 290 of the number for 1991 were delivered on payment of a license tax, and the income from this source was 327 790 francs.
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Switzerland
Hall's Catarrh Cara Taken Internally Ad 75
The advertisement notes Hall's Catarrh Cara is taken internally with price 75. It repeats the line about internal use and price. The rest describes a Turkish sultan attending a play and handing jokes to a comedian with laughter, but is not clearly connected to the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Oil the Machinery and Notables from the Navy Post
An editorial extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for stomach and bowel issues and general bodily harmony. The piece notes three cabinet officers from Moody's congressional district: Timothy Pickering, Caleb Cushin g, and Moody, highlighting the district’s distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Navy
Timothy Pickering
Washington
Caleb Cushing
Moody
Shoes One Size Smaller With Allen's Foot Ease
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot Ease a powder. It cures swollen hot sweating aching feet ingrowing nails corns and bunions. Five cents and trial package free by mail. Ad dress Allen S Olmsted LeRoy NY. Rockefeller Jr says riches are no bar to heaven but what a man does to gain riches lowers his chances. Milan clocks bread made by Indian native clocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Noted Teacher Praises Tetteriae Cure Claim
Savannah High School professor Walter Wilson testifies to the curative properties of Tetteriae for his son's stubborn skin trouble. He claims it cured in days after other remedies failed and mentions ordering a box by mail from J T Shuptrine in Sayanush Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wilson
Savannah High School
J.T. Sbuptrine
Sayanush
Carpenters Compare Door Hanging Output
A Mexican carpenter views hanging one door as a full day's work while an American carpenter easily hangs ten doors in a day reflecting differing work paces.
Yukon parliamentary representation bill eyed in Ottawa
A report notes Ottawa expects a bill this session to grant parliamentary representation to Yukon in the Dominion parliament. The item appears among miscellaneous notes including consumer notices about Defiance Starch and a remark on Piso’s Cure for Consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Yukon
Defiance Starch Promoted Despite Brand Competition
Storekeepers report Defiance Starch offers extra quantity and superior quality making other brands hard to sell. The ad mix includes household tips and humorous lines about customers and products, ending with a teaser about Starce and a 16 cm fee.
Rape as Spring and Summer Feed at Oklahoma Station
The Oklahoma Experiment Station reports rape as a valuable green feed source with spring and fall pasture value and strong summer viability. It withstood a mild winter but perished in past zero weather. sowing should begin late February to early March in Oklahoma with drills preferred for longevity and yields of up to 23 tons per acre from early cuts. Prof. Shaw notes ten sheep fattened on one acre of rape in Minnesota.
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Oklahoma Experiment Station
Oklahoma
Thomas Shaw
Minnesota
Range notes from April show mixed range conditions in western and eastern regions
April reports from Oregon describe good western pasturage while the eastern ranges face cold weather and feed shortages. Idaho notes slow range grass growth with clover and alfalfa starting. Cattle and sheep are in fair to good condition overall. drought impacts in New Mexico and delayed arizona season worsen range quality in places.
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Oregon
Idaho
Weather Bureau
New Mexico
Mora
San Miguel
California
Arizona
White Plymouth Rocks Sit Among Best Breeds for Eggs and Show
A Knox County Illinois breeder extols White Plymouth Rocks for uniform flock appearance and strong egg production. He notes they are not broodier like Asiatic breeds but make good mothers and are heavier than Wyandottes. He praises their plump form and yellow skin, calling them grand American general purpose birds and show gems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rocks
E. L. Famulener
Knox County
Illinois
Experiences in Listing in Farmers Review on corn practice
J Prescott of Du Page County Illinois questions listing corn in Farmers' Review. He asks if listing offers advantages in Minds regions near the Great Lakes and whether plowing before listing improves seed beds or if listing alone suffices, noting wind erosion concerns in western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Review
Great Lakes
Kansas
Nebraska
J. Prescott
du Page County
Linois
Court Adjourns in Pittsburg Over Note Judgment
In a Pittsburg court a judgment on a note against Francis ka Radwinawiczene barilla was issued. The judge paused for a brief recess to take water between names and the proceeding ended with the court adjourned for the day amid the sense it had earned its money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franciska Radwinawiczene Barilla
Pittsburg
Poultry Goods Ad Seeks Men With Rig
A Missouri classified notice offers 820 a week plus expenses to men with a rig to introduce poultry goods for Javelle Manufacturing Co department D Parsons Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Javelle Mfg.Co
Dept. D
Parsons, Kan
Contagious Yawning Prank Delights Trolls on Streetcar
A practical joker yawns to spread yawns among streetcar passengers causing embarrassment and amusement. The stunt relies on yawning’s contagious nature to provoke reactions from riders.
Hamlin's Hard Oil Promises Quick Relief for Ailments
Advertisement touts Hamlin's hard Oil as a remedy for frost-bite chilblains sore and lame joints stiffness of muscles claiming reliable relief and satisfaction.
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Hamlin
Decree on Slavery in Cameroons and Togoland
The Reichsanzeiger announces a decree on slavery in the Cameroons and Togoland. Children born to domestic slaves become half free, and the children of half free men become free. The sale of slaves is allowed or voluntary, but the exchange of slaves is forbidden.
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The
Reichssanzeiger
Cameroons
Togoland
Have You Tried Atlas Oats
Promote Atlas Oats with a grocer purchase pitch. Claims emphasize purity and healthful nutrition as the purest of all foods.
Two Evils Cited in Karaoke Choice Debate
Miss Cayenne defends Mr. Bawler’s singing as preferable to his speaking. She calls it a choice between two evils, arguing that even improvised song words are better than his original remarks.
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Mr. Bawler
Miss Cayenne
Sensible Housekeepers Prefer Defiance Starch Benefit
Defiance starch attracts sensible housekeepers who gain one third more for the same money and enjoy superior quality, making it a clear choice for households seeking value.
Harvard first doctor of laws claim sparks debate
Henry H. Edes told a Colonial Society of Massachusetts meeting that Professor John Winthrop, not George Washington, was the first recipient of Harvard College's doctorate of laws. The remark challenges a long held attribution to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Edes
Colonial Society of Massachusetts
John Winthrop
George Washington
Harvard College
Be Beautiful Puritana Cream Ad Sample Offer
An old ad promotes Puritana Cream to remove freckles and skin discoloration as the best face bleach. It offers a 10 cent sample by mail and is signed by A. E. Kiesling in Houston Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Kiesling
Houston
Texas
Leprosy Cases Reported Across United States
The Marine Hospital Service reports 278 U S leprosy cases with Louisiana leading at 155. Massachusetts has two cases and New York seven. Officials say leprosy is often contracted by inhaling dust from areas where cases have been located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Marine Hospital Service
United States
Louisiana
Massachusetts
New York
Money Refunded If Sparrs Pie Cure Fails
The Home Remedy Co of Houston Texas offers a money back guarantee on Sparrs Pie Cure. Lt Strebler, a German born Filipino leader captor of General Lucban, served as a sergeant before 20 and earned a lieutenancy under McKinley after long active service without injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Druggista
Home Remedy CO
Houston
Texas
Strebler
Lucban
McKinley
Imperial Eczema Remedy Promises Skin Cure All In One
An advertisement touts Imperial Eczema Remedy as a universal cure for eczema and all skin and scalp diseases. It urges readers to ask their druggist for the product.
Durham Chemist John Walker and the First Lucifer Match
A historic volume records John Walker of Durham as the first inventor of the lucifer match. He sold the initial box in 1827 for 18 pence, marking a milestone in chemical lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walker
Durham
England
Flour consumption in the United States per person
The statement notes that flour usage reaches about one barrel annually for every man, woman, and child in the United States, indicating widespread per capita consumption across the population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ireland’s Phoenix Park Largest UK City Park
The Phoenix park in Dublin is the biggest park in the United Kingdom, measuring about three miles long and two wide. In England the largest private park surrounds Eridge Castle belonging to the Earl of Abergavenny and spans nearly eleven square miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
United Kingdom
Phoenix Park
Dublin
England
Eridge Castle
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Purported medicine used at New York Children's Home with claims to cure feverishness bad stomach teething disorders and worming. Over 30 000 testimonials advertised with sample free and order details for Allen Olmsted LeRoy N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy, N
City group pushes dust protection for fruit on walks
The Women’s Protective Health Association of New York demands coverings for fruit sold on walks to guard against dust, noting candy sales are already regulated for the same reason.
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Women’s Protective Health Association of
New York
All Up To Date Housekeepers Endorse Defiance Starch
A readers’ note touts Defiance Cold Water Starch as superior and costing less per ounce with four extra ounces included, claiming it offers better value for housekeeping needs.
Buddhist and pagan numbers in British Columbia rise
In British Columbia Buddhists outnumber Baptists Confucians outpace Congregationalists and pagans near Lutheran totals. The text notes shifting religious demographics with Buddhists and Confucians showing strength alongside traditional Christian groups.
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British Columbia
Archdeacon Provides Tobacco for Westminster Abbey Preps
Archdeacon Wilberforce gives an ounce of tobacco daily to each workman preparing Westminster Abbey for the coronation and allows smoking inside the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilberforce
Westminster Abbey
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Galveston
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Trinity Springs
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Beechcroft Road
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Baltimore
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Aransas Pass
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Portland
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