Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised for cures
Advertisement claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured various female ailments including inflammation ulcers displacement and irregularities. Testimonies from Mrs Valentine Camden NJ and Mrs Winniama Gardiner ME praise relief and recovery within months. The piece also offers household tips on cleaning and fabric care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cydia Pinkham
Pinkham
W. P. Valentine
Cola Avenue
Camden
N. J
Lydia KE
Kins
R.A. Winniama
Lydia _F. Pinkham
Postum credited for health improves in family story
A woman describes relief from stomach issues after replacing coffee with Postum. She recalls sister in law and grandmother both improving health and energy, noting headaches from coffee and lasting benefits after switching. The testimonial cites the Postum Company in Battle Creek, Michigan.
From Hobos to Hope A Man Describes a Turnaround
A former hobo recalls life on the streets and a pivotal moment in a store window reflection that spurred him to quit drinking and stealing. He details rough days, small earnings, and eventual self‑improvement leading to a home with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max
Grelber
Ae Faust
Leopald
Nina
Axland
Ghiss
Her Wear and Satirical Quips in The United Presbyterian
The piece notes a lady advising Alice not to cry and Alice’s retort over soda in a social scene. It then comments on women’s fashion mania favoring ornamental over practical attire and defines an old bachelor as a man undesired by widows. The tone is humorous and observational about social norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
United Presbyterian
Cure for eczema via Cuticura Remedies
A testimonial from Barbara Kral of Highlandtown Maryland dated January 9 1908 describes severe eczema forcing social embarrassment. After years of ineffective doctors and remedies she reports relief after four to five applications of Cuticura Ointment and two sets of Cuticura Remedies. Mention of Potato Drug & Chemical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Kral
Highlandtown
Potter Drug& Chem. Corp
Boston
Peruna and Piles Treatments Advertised in Odd Mix
An 1909 advertisement bundle promotes Peruna for catarrh with testimonials from R William Esser and A Thompson. It also touts PAZO ointment for piles and a quackish regimen including a cinnamon bear and reindeer exhibit for Seattle 1909. The page blends medical claims with branding and a Toledo doctor endorsement from Frank Cheney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Seattle
Cleaning wallpaper and beeswax preparation guide
The text describes removing grease spots from wallpaper by sprinkling baking soda and blotting with a warm cloth. It outlines placing a beeswax comb in a bag with a weight, boiling to separate wax from water, and lifting the wax once cooled.
Chili Cen Carne Prepare Tender Meat Rice and Pepper Stew
Cut a round steak into inch pieces and brown in hot drippings with boiling water and rice. Simmer until tender. Soften two large dried red peppers in water with garlic and thyme, then mix the pepper water with the meat and rice. Season, boil briefly, thicken with flour if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutter
Butter Sugar Cinnamon Dough for Crimped Edge Cake
Cream one cup butter with half cup light brown sugar until smooth. Beat in four level teaspoons cinnamon until a dough forms that can be flattened. Cut edges with a pastry cutter to create a crimped edge.
Miscellaneous Recipes and Food Tips from an Old Notebook
A fragmented collection of kitchen instructions and tips. Includes instructions for a cheese cake, onion preparation, acidity neutralizing with baking soda, currant cream, rhubarb flavor adjustments, pie crust, cabbage meat patty, padding sauce, frosted coffee, and peanut crumb preparation, with scattered measurements and methods.
Kitchen Feers Floors Smoothed With Oil Finish
Kitchen floors are painted with a refined oil finish that resists dirt and cleans easily, promising a durable, low maintenance surface for daily use.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anathorita’ Miust
Sfor
Iowa
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Cysck
Mich
Weilgs
Joxefn Ward
New Zealand
Janes
Rua
R. William A. Es8er
Third Ave
Moline
Crina
Mr. A. Thompson
R.R
Martel
Ohio
Peruna Rng Mfg. Co
Columbus
Garfeld
Tex
Aster Halon
Petist
Sigur’ Sry
ToLeno
Fr. Cheney & Ahoy
Toledo
Dolelaks
Frank Cheney
A. D. Vasa
W. Gleason
Noraay Ivacine
Hiall
Santa See
Cheney & CO
B. W. Grove
Gusea
WM. A. Presser
Pember
Mide & Fur House
Ouawa
Dodds
SIGK
Carters
Dyrpepst
Chaomrete
Fort
Erie
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