Woman's health testimonial for Lydia E Pinkham remedy
Mrs Rohrberg of Pittsburgh reports relief from long term weakness backache and headaches after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad urges other women with similar symptoms to try the remedy and contact Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for advice.
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Pittsburgh
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jas. Rohrberg
Knapp St
N.S
Rohrberg
Lydia EH
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Mass
Circulation Figures Spark Laughs and Confusion
A humorously tangled report notes the United States money supply last year at 3 419168 368 and quips on circulation woes. The speaker recalls a collector’s remark about troubles stemming from poor circulation as the line weaves through the dialogue.
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Bacon
United States
Lybert
Cuticura Advertises Soothing Skin Remedies
Cuticura Seap and Ointment claim to cleanse and soothe itching, burning skin and scalp. Free samples available from Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston. Seap 25 cents, Ointment 25 and 50 cents. Also promoting Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for liver and bowels. a social dig at men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. X
Boston
Dr. Pierce
Garfield Tea Relief Promises Comfort
An advertisement asserts Garfield Tea relieves coated tongue vertigo and constipation. It claims the product helps with diverse ailments and offers relief for readers seeking a simple health aid.
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Garfield
Ady
Illinois Leads National Crop Value in 1917 Report
The 1917 farm crop value reached 10.79 billion dollars for 13 principal crops including cereals potatoes hay tobacco and cotton lint with Illinois posting about 4.75 billion. Iowa 712 million Texas 647 million Ohio Missouri Indiana Georgia Minnesota follow in value. The North Central states dominate production accounting for nearly half the total. The South produced about 86 percent of its 18 crop value, with divisions across the South Atlantic and South Central regions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Illinois
Iowa
Texas
Ohio
Missouri
Indiana
Georgia
Minnesota
Houston
North Central States
Mississippi River
South
South Atlantic States
South Central
Protect Food Billions Destroy Rats and Mice
A call to protect billions in stored food from rats and mice outlines methods like trapping poisoning and rat proofing. It cites large organized town hunts in Ohio and urges boards of trade civic groups and farm clubs to take action. The piece promotes Farmers Bulletin 896 and asks readers to contact the USDA.
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Ohio
Boards of Trade
Civic Societies
Citizens’ Associations
Farmers’ Bulletin
United States Department of Agriculture
Crop value shares by region in 1917 United States
The Mississippi river region accounts for 9.144 per cent of crop value while the area west of the river holds 13 per cent. The North Atlantic and Western states each receive 7.44 per cent. The 1917 crop values are listed as corn 4.054 billion, cotton lint 1.452 billion, hay 1.359 billion, wheat 1.307 billion, oats 1.061 billion, with North Central states leading in corn wheat oats and hay and the South in cotton with strong support from other crops.
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Mississippi River
North Atlantic
Greater Efforts Urged By Secretary Houston On Farm Output
Secretary Houston urges farmers and agricultural agencies to push stronger production in coming months to meet domestic and allied demand. He warns against any breakdown in food and feed supplies and calls for intensified action to secure cloth and other essentials.
Rat and mice losses urged to be curbed nationwide
A call outlines steps to reduce rat and mouse damage across homes, farms, markets, and ships. Proposals include rat proofing new buildings and retrofitting existing ones, improving sewer designs, enforcing cleaner markets, early grain threshing, removing harboring piles, protecting natural predators, and using poison and traps. The note also mentions cane syrup improvements by the Bureau of Chemistry and commercial adoption.
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United States
Milk feeding plan for calves using skimmed milk
Skimmed milk provides more protein but less carbs than whole milk. To balance, replace portions of whole milk with skimmed milk and add carbohydrates like ground vine meal, stirred into warm milk. After two weeks, calves accept fine ground meal. use clean vessels and teach calves to drink early.
Kicking Cow Easily Cured by Simple Methods
Instructions describe rope or trunk strap methods to restrain a kicking cow during milking. Techniques include looping around the body or behind the udder, then tightening to stop kicks. Some cows cannot be restrained behind the udder, and hobbling around the legs is offered as an alternative, though risky for the handler.
Success in Dairy Business
Under strained times, success in dairy work requires training either self taught or through a school or experienced dairyman. It matters little how you acquire knowledge, only that you obtain it, as starting in dairying without preparation is like jumping into a deep river without swimming.
Drinking Water for Stock for Dairy Cattle
Warm drinking water for dairy stock saves feed and supports milk production. Cold water wastes energy and limits a cow’s maximum output, as cattle drink less and reduce milk flow when water is ice cold.
Cow Testing Association Offers Profitable Service
Farmers overwhelmed with work can have cows tested at a nominal cost through joining a cow testing association.
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Joiing- A
Misreading on Selective Service Lisped by Vigilance Group
Cleveland Moffett of the citizens' vigilance committee of New York says at a luncheon that the man who calls the selective service unconstitutional misreads the preacher's text. The joke centers on a little girl and a misheard line about Abdomen.
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Cleveland Moffett
Citizens’ Vigilance Committee of
New York
Selective Service
Papal
Abdomen
Philadelphia Bulletin
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad Claims Back Pain Cure
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a daily back pain remedy. It cites 1656 origin, government charter, and claims of relief with three to four capsules daily. Emphasizes authenticity and money-back guarantee, urging buyers to seek the real GOLD MEDAL product.
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Haarlem
Holland
Netherlands
Adv
Poor resolution argued as water resistance lacking
A brief note states that the presented resolution is weak and unable to hold up under pressure as if it cannot hold water.
Our Boys in France and Home Protection
A wartime appeal promotes American youth fitness and home protection. It warns one in four boys at home were sick or rejected for physical deficiency, citing kidney issues as a factor. Dr. Pierce advocates daily water before meals and Anurice to drive uric acid from the body, claiming relief from backache and rheumatism and improved kidney health.
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Pierce
Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N.Y
Jokes of a New Married Life at the League Meeting
A light quip from a women’s club sketch notes that a man needs eight hours of sleep while a woman needs ten. The husband remarks on getting up to breakfast as the fire is already lit before his wake time.
Recipe for gray hair preparation Barbo Compound
A old advertisement describes mixing Bay Rum glycerine with Barbo Compound to darken gray hair. It promises a non staining, non sticky solution that makes hair soft and glossy and can be prepared at home or by a druggist. Full directions are included with Barbo Compound.
Proper Place Bulls on Ship in Steerage
A brief dialogue notes concern over space aboard a ship as bulls are to be loaded, with a reply that they will be placed in the steerage. The exchange hints at crowded conditions and practical handling of livestock during transport.
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David Roberts
Grand Avenue
Waukesha
Wis
Pop
Garfield Tea Herb-laxative Ad Claims Liver Relief
Advertising text promotes Garfield Tea the Herb-laxative for a disordered liver. It suggests doctors and druggists sell the remedy and ends with a proverb about a child knowing his father’s whereabouts.
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Tor
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Atilin
Cascara
Csin
Rochester
Hi. Y
Parker
Balsam
Aine
Tous
Special Information Service
U.S . Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
State OF
Bureau of Chemistry
Whole Milk Age
Spohn Medical Co
Goshen, Ind
Pells
Senate
Langnrides
Dr. Tutt
A. Dagger
France
Lal
Biomart
EZ Packagi
W. N.U
Fort Wayne
Ind
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