Mrs. S. W. Marine Finds Kidney Pills Cure Backache
Mrs. Sarah Marine of Colorado Springs, president of the Glen Eyrie Club, credits Conan's Kidney Pills with curing severe backache after three years. She notes improvement within a week and full health after two boxes, with continued well-being for months. Sold by Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y, 60 cents.
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S. W. Marine
Colorado Springs
Dean
Sarah Marine
St. Ulain St
Colo
Glen Eyrie Club
Conan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Chinese Abolish Torture and Reforms Reach Justice Law
Chinese criminal code revised abolishes the barbarous slicing to pieces punishment and officials expect torture to be fully ended soon. Also includes a medicinal anecdote praising Allen’s Foot-Ease for sore feet from New Orleans reader Mrs Guilford. A curious note describes the swift frigate seabird used as a letter carrier in Pacific isles.
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Allen
Mrs. N. &. Guilford
New Orleans
Pacific
Occupation for Turkish Women Drawnwork Tradition
Since the first Turkish incursions into Europe drawnwork became a favored pursuit for Turkish women, especially in harems. It is said they learned it from Italian women captured during Ottoman raids along the Mediterranean.
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Europe
Mediterranean
Protests Fade As Citizens Fear Retaliation Over Prices
A cautious citizen notes the diminishing impact of anti trust rhetoric. A friend replies that visible speech may provoke retaliation, hinting at price hikes as a consequence. The exchange underscores concerns about consumer pressure and corporate response.
Weather Lore From the Bible
A biblical note cites Matthew 16 2 5 describing red evening skies predicting foul weather and red lowering dawns. The passage links atmospheric color cues to coming conditions and reflects ancient weather wisdom.
Regulations of the Indian Army Reach Four Dozen Volumes
A note states that there are at least thirty four volumes of Indian army regulations, totaling about 6000 pages of fine print. The stack implies a vast and detailed administrative framework behind colonial forces.
Feeding Bottles for Needy Babes
The Birmingham health department provides feeding bottles to the children of impoverished patients.
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Birmingham Health Department
Coffee Sickness Solved by Postum Switch
A Connellsville woman suffers severe headaches for 25 years. She drinks Postum Food Coffee instead of coffee or tea and reports headache relief, improved health, and stronger vitality. She cites a friend with a similar cure and urges others to try the product from Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. There’s a reason and it’s worth finding out.
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Connellsville
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Poultry House Windows and Sanitation Lessons
An article argues for south east and west facing poultry houses with multiple windows to ensure sunlight, dry floors, and reduced ammonia. It notes a three sided window design aids warmth and drying, while curtains and tight shutters control drafts. It also advises on selecting healthy, true to color stock for better results.
Pure Bred Stock for Better Fowl Breeding
A farmer weighing pure bred stock versus neighborhood fowls should buy pure breds if he plans to give good care He can breed toward a clear goal with pure breeds avoiding cross tendencies There are 71 varieties across 28 breeds offering options for the amateur fancier Buy from the source to know surrounding conditions and disease status to avoid quarantined stock
Water Glass for Keeping Eggs Years of tests favor preservative
Extensive investigations show water glass as the best method to keep eggs long term. The process has no patent and any druggist can supply the needed material at a fair price for readers to try.
Poultry Farming Success Tied to Experience Not Capital
An experienced poultry raiser can succeed with little capital while a novice, no matter how much money, is likely to fail. Many capital owners dream of quick fortunes in poultry and end up losing large portions of their funds learning how not to succeed.
Selling Cattle at the Stockyards
The stock is driven from the car onto the receiving platform and into pens via chutes. Shippers may unload carloads into adjacent alleys and route stock across yards through cross gates. Stockers are sold through commission firms or directly. regular dealers secure the broad buyers network. The market opens early and activity peaks by noon as commission men and buyers track quotations and supply.
Breeding Hardy Fruits for Northwest Prairies
A 1910s style discussion urges expanding hardy fruit varieties for northwestern prairies. Plant breeding aims to origin new, robust apples, cherries, and grapes through selection and crossing to suit extreme climates, with Prof. N. E. Hansen arguing strict hardiness could be worth millions.
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Prairie Northwest
Northwestern
Prairies
N. E. Hansen
Grafting Out Apple Scab in Illinois Orchards
An Illinois apple grower argues top grafting as a highly efficient remedy for apple scab. He cites Willow Twig apples and urges grafting to preserve vigorous trees rather than removing them. He notes unused marsh land could expand tillable acreage if utilized.
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Illinois
Handling of Peaches Warned Before Transportation
A notice warns that Toading peaches must be properly cooled and fully ripened before loading into cars for market. Improper handling risks very poor fruit quality and spoilage during transit.
Orchard Cultivation Raises Apple Yields In Mississippi Valley
At a Mississippi Valley Apple Growers meeting George O Shank described planting 600 trees in 1888 with adjacent berry plots and later sowing Timothy along the draw. By 1900s the cultivated land produced 30 percent larger apples and about 50 percent better flavor in 1901, while sod trees suffered drought and disease. he warned turf in orchards harms yields and urges cultivation.
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Mississippi Valley Apple Growers’ Association
George O Shank
Insect Spraying Proves Valuable for Orchard Crops
The United States Department of Agriculture notes that spraying to combat codling moth and other insects can cut losses in apples by 50 to 75 percent. It cites Virginia results with a 50 percent rise in sound fruit and doubled value in sprayed sections, while costs run about 10 cents per tree.
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Virginia
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Growth Habit of Trees Shapes Orchard Quality
Prof. E R. Lake notes that each fruit tree variety has a characteristic growth habit that affects orchard quality. Nurseries may ship erect or irregular forms, but first-class trees must match the variety’s type habit. select trees with strong adherence to the characteristic growth pattern.
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E R. Lake
Statistics on Global Language Use
The text lists language speakers in millions, noting Chinese at 982 with the claim of it being the most spoken language. It mentions dialects distant from the main tongue and limited mutual understanding between Mongulia Thibet and Pokiu speakers. It also provides figures for Ugush 120, German 70, Russian US, Spanish 44, and Portugese 32.
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Chinege
Mongulia
Thibet
Pokiu
Ugush
Starch shoppers lured by Defhance quality says storekeepers
Storekeepers report that the extra quantity and superior quality of Defhance Starch make it next to impossible to sell any other brand.
Tropical climate evidence found in Methow valley rocks
In Washington's Methow valley scientists report rocks showing tropical plant impressions between layers. The discoveries suggest the region was once within a tropical zone, with fossil grasses and leaves preserved in stone ledges.
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Tropics
Methow Valley
Washington
Epworth Hotel near St Louis Exposition
Persiny travelers to the World’s Fair should book at the Epworth Hotel a safe brick building close to the Convention and Administration entrance. It offers first class modern conveniences at $1.00 per day for lodging with meals at reasonable price. From Union Station ride Delmar Garden car toward Olive street near 600. Our boys meet all cars.
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Persiny
St. Louis
Lotel Epworth
Union Station
Olive Street
Delmar Garden
Whitby Seagull Health Society Formed on Northeast Coast
A new group near Whitby on the northeast coast of England forms to prevent disease among seagulls. The Friends of Seagulls aims to promote hygiene and protect the bird population through community action and awareness.
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England
Whitby
Defrance Stard I s for Sale Everywhere
An advertising claim touts Defrance Stard I s as universally available with unmatched quality and quantity, urging buyers not to miss the best option.
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Defrance Stard
Eagle emblem links to mythic lore of Jove and Olympus
The eagle has long stood as a symbol from ancient myth, associated with Jove and the conveyance of souls to Mount Olympus, reflecting its enduring use as a heraldic emblem and emblematic motif in culture.
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Jove
Mount Olympus
Whale carries Dutch gin bottle found in stomach
A whaling steamer off Shetland caught a whale whose stomach yielded a large Dutch gin bottle in perfect condition. The discovery surprised crews and added a curious note to the voyage.
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Shetland
Married life on an average lasts twenty eight years
The remark notes that the typical duration of marriage averages twenty eight years, reflecting social observations on long term partnerships.
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St.Jacobs Oil
Price
Moore
Mitsuli
Bert
American Medical College
Crosas
J. Harvey Moore
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Dubuque
Iowa
J.P. Merry
Thompson
Timcyze of
Otal
Samuel Utcher
Lickel
New. York
Friends of Seagulls
Whale
Bears
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Missouri Pacific Railway
Indiana
Ohio
Louisville
Mawesville
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Lewisport
Ovennsboro
H. ©. Townsend
Deasenger
Louis, Mo
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