Practical commentary on a small house plan and cellar design
The article critiques a compact 24 by 38 foot house plan by editor Radford detailing eight rooms a front and back stairway a cement cellar wall and a brick collar bottom. It discusses drainage dampness cement plastering stone sills brick cellars evaporation air flow and the role of a dry cellar in health and storage. It estimates construction costs around 1600 to 2000 dollars without gas or heating.
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Middle West
Hallowe'en
Connecticut farmers seek damages over deer peaches
A garbled report describes deer damaging peaches in Connecticut and farmers seeking state damages. It notes the attorney general’s ruling that peaches are damaged by deer, with discussion of legislative action to permit deer hunting to curb losses before 1911.
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Connecticut
Draga
The
Pate
Boston
Lim
Woman's kidneys praised by Woonsocket resident
Mrs. Charles Smith of 22 Toyden Bt Woonsocket R I says weak kidneys caused backache and dizziness for years. After using Doan's Kidney Pills for four years she gained weight and improved health, claiming the medicine as her only kidney remedy. Sold 50 cents a box by Otob A Miiblin Co Buffalo N Y.
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Charles Smith
Toyden Bt
Woonsocket
R. 1
Doan
Dot
Massachusetts Farmer Defies Judge Over Law Interpretation
In western Massachusetts a lawyer urged jurors to judge the law as well as the vote. The judge declined to empower unfettered legal interpretation, but the foreman, a farmer, insisted they could judge the law if they believed they knew it better. The jurors pressed their point despite rebukes.
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Massachusetts
Terrible Scalp Humor and Auto Trade Notes
A jumbled 1906 era notice mixes a testimonial about Cuticura remedies curing scalp eczema with a brief report on American automobile exports for the year ending June 30 1906. It cites Wells of Rosemond Christian Co Mississippi, and notes export value at 3 497 016 dollars with England leading buyers and Mexico third.
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H. M. PF. Wells, Rosemond, Christian Co, ML
England
British North America
Mexico
France
The Fall of Hysteria in Fashion and Holiday Tips
A fashion column critiques summer excess under hysteria and promotes a quieter autumn. It notes bold outfits with chains, beads, and sheer bodices, then urges temperate style and darker accessories. The piece suggests Halloween Brownie party ideas and church wedding decorations, plus mourning guidelines from Madame Merri.
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Cuetem
Madame Merri
English Wedding Gowns Shine With Silver Trimmed Crepe
An English wedding featured a bride in white crepe de chine with long silver ends on a girdle, brussels paint trimmings, a cream moire court train, a lace bounce skirt, and a bodice with chiffon and point lace. Bridesmaids wore cream taffeta gowns with heliotrope hats and purple sweet peas.
Cure Anemia With Dr Williams Pink Pills Says Alou Woman
An Alou woman testifies that Dr Williams Pink Pills cured her chronic anemia and stomach trouble after years of weakness. She describes weight loss to 93 pounds, recovery after starting the pills, and regaining 120 pounds. The pills are sold by druggists or by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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Autumn
Willems
Williams
Asn
Mea
Jomo Pink
East Mill Street
Alou
Oldo
Dr. Williams
Tam
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Sebenectady
Hanover Postal Protest Strikes Cards with Heavy Letters
Citizens in Hanover stage a unique protest against a five pfennige postal card tariff by writing letters and stuffing them into envelopes with newspaper to reach 250 grams. The tactic risks clogging letter boxes and alarms postal authorities, who may revert to the previous two pfennig postcard rate.
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Postal Administration
Hanover
Rich Montana cop funds church roof repair in Ray City
Alles Finlen, a wealthy Montana lawman, visited Ray City Michigan then attended services in an old wooden church. A storm caused leaks. After services, a church official cited lack of funds. The next day Finlen delivered a $750 check with the instruction to fix the roof.
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Alles Finlen
Montana
Ray City
Mich
Finien
Fiolen
Indianayolia News
Dust from Vesuvius Cloud Covering Paris April 1
A Paris morning fog on April 1 carried dust from Mount Vesuvius. A scientist tested plates with glycerin and found a fine ash band matching the 1822 Vesuvius eruption. The fog also contained spherical grains of sand and other particles.
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Vesuvius
Paris
Vesuvina
Grape Nuts Endorsement Promotes Health Food
An advertisement extols Grape Nuts as a superior nourishment for dyspepsia and nervous fatigue. It warns against stimulants, argues indigestion stems from improper meals, and cites a testimonial from a man in Maing stating improved strength and stamina after using Grape Nuts. The postum Co. of Battle Creek, Mich. promotes the slogan There’s a reason and the book The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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