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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1910
Page
3
After twenty five years of hard work, birds gain protection from the fashion of feathered hats. Despite progress, many still view protectors as sentimental. The feather trade decimated many species, with millinery shops displaying hundreds of bird skins, including 150 Baltimore oriole skins in one shop.
A historical account details the rise of bird protection in the United States from the 1880s, led by the American Ornithologists' Union and the Audubon societies. It highlights the role of William Dutcher, the creation of the National Association of Audubon Societies, congressional funding, and the enduring impact of public education and legal protection on native birds and agriculture. It also notes Albert Willcox and his legacy supporting ongoing preservation efforts.
An advertisement touts Doans Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble and bladder inflammation. Testimonial quotes praise the product for relief after continued use. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo 50 cents a box. Also mentions how busy homemakers find reading material helpful for relaxation.
In a humorous exchange a wife asks her husband for his view of a perfect figure. He responds that while $100,000 may not be perfection it is nearly enough to satisfy a man of simple tastes.
A reader recalls drinking coffee in infancy and nervy effects from caffeine. switched to Postum, noting better sleep and health. The letter endorses Postum and cites the book The Road to Wellville and the slogan There’s a Reason.
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