Pork and livestock growth rebounding in the South and nation
The article notes large pork production with about 950 million pounds sold per year and $358 million paid to hog raisers, comparing national figures to cotton. It urges better breeding for larger market chickens and livestock, highlights regional gaps, and predicts Southern gains as farmers shift toward fruits, vegetables, alfalfa, and improved cattle hogs and poultry. Virginia is urged to develop fruit and livestock for fortune, avoiding culls and razorbacks.
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Virginia
When Pa Was My Age A Comic Patchwork Poem
A collage of riffs on fatherhood and aging with lines about pa's hard work health and frugal ways. Jokes compare a father's age to his son and mix in brief asides about sightseeing letters of credit and a boy's dream of becoming a performer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cumrox
When Hearts Are Trumps A Girl Expects A Diamond Play
A social note describes a girl hopeful a young man will play a diamond in a card game. The line hints at romance and formal flirtation within a playful game context.
Eczema Sufferer Finds Cure with Cuticura Remedies
A Newark patient describes severe eczema covering head to body, hair loss, and pain. After trying Cuticura Ointment Soap and Resolvent, sores heal, skin repairs, and hair regrows, leading to full recovery. City and date noted: Newark New Jersey September 28, 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrawm Hunt
Thomas
Newark
N. J
Potter Drug & Chem.: Corp
Koston
China Cultivation and Fashion Trends Noted in Period Brief
The report outlines three tea crops in April May and July for China with a year round export season. It notes three rice crops with exports prohibited. It mentions greens fashion including jade green and black hats with colored flowers as popular styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Kidney troubles plague discouraged women in Bellefontaine
The notice cites kidney disease as a common cause of female distress with symptoms such as backache dizziness and nervousness. It quotes Irene Tudor of Bellefontaine praising Dean's Kidney Pills and urges readers to seek the Foster Millsburn Co. remedy at 50 cents a box. It also comments on artificial flowers fashion and clothing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Tudor
N. Cragg St. Bellefontaine
Ohio
Dean
Dean's
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Dyspepsia cures and fashion notes in mixed column
A collage of product claims for Cascarets praising quick relief from stomach issues, plus fashion notes on linens belts sleeves and white embroidery. Also mentions tariff duties in Brazil, Apache population, Manitoba homesteads, Mars life speculation, Danish single woman's insurance, and distant astronomical opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Simon Newcomb
American Astronomer. An Old Maids' Insurance
Denmark
Munyon's Eminent Doctors Offer Free Medical Exams
In a pamphlet style notice Munyon's Eminent Doctors advertise free medical examinations by mail. Readers requested to send for a blank, fill it, and return for diagnosis with no obligation. The ad lists locations at S%¢ and Jefferson streets in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon’s
Jefferson Streets
Philadelphia
Twin teens set the fashions in the Garrett family
The 16 year old twins Robert and Barbara lead the family with exacting yet loving authority. A lively dinner reveals tensions as Aunt Roberta criticizes the croquettes and Barbara and Bobs defend their families while recalling a poem about care and duty.
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Robert
Barbara
Babs
Garrett
Mary
Aunt Roberta
Mother
Aunity
Berta
Mrs. Garrett
Roberta
Adelaide
Hréta
Wehool
Dimples of Annabel and a Proof-Readers Plague
A humorous verse complains of printing errors that turn love lyrics into odd phrases. The speaker laments misprints like pimples for dimples and laments the proof reader's mistakes affecting his note to Annabel. The piece appears in Tit Bits with playful criticism of typesetting.
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Annabel
Lye
Two Reactions Show Ethel and Edith’s Unspoken Promise
In Yonkers a brisk exchange reveals ethical tension as a man faces repeated rejections. Edith notes the old cat never dies at once, implying repeated chances or survival against odds. The dialogue hints at social pressures and the rhythms of persistence.
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Edith
Yonkers
Mar
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