Two Women Found Help from Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Letter excerpts praise Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound from Mrs. Nina Matteson of Oxford New York and Mrs. Ernest Tanguay of Adams Massachusetts. Both describe long illnesses improved after using the product. The notice extols the compound as a household staple with generations relying on it.
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Nina Matteson
Box
Oxford
N. Y
Lydia B. ‘Pinkham
Ernest Tanguay
Adams
Mass
Lydia DR. Pinkham
Bell-Ans Sure Relief for Indigestion Ad
Bell-Ans claims quick relief from over acidity belching gas and nausea with thirty years of proven value. Not a laxative, it is a tested Sure Relief for indigestion and is described as harmless and pleasant to take. Free samples offered by Bell & Co. Inc. Orangeburg NY.
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Bell-Ans
Bell & Co., Inc
Orangeburg
N. Y
Adv
Movement of Lightning Reveals Spiraling Motion
A new motion picture camera capturing 2,600 frames per second shows lightning travels in spirals rather than zigzags. The rapid imaging indicates a rotational path for lightning discharges.
Castoria Elixir Endorsed by Physicians for Infants
Fostered for over eight decades as a safe substitute for harsh remedies, Fletcher's Castoria. The label promises no narcotics and shows the genuine signature on every package, guiding parents of babies through teething discomfort with a trusted remedy.
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Fletcher
Grinding Hay Processing Costs and Dairy Feed Value
A University of Illinois dairy study compares whole, chaffed, and ground soybean and alfalfa hays. Grinding increases digestible matter by about 5 percent but costs five times more labor, yielding little advantage over chaffing, especially for alfalfa.
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College of Agriculture
University of Ilinoiss
Pennsylvania Experiment Station
Self-Feeders Prove Poor for Calf Growth says expert
Thomas Olson reports at South Dakota Agricultural College that calves fed at self-feeders over three years gained poorly or fattened too quickly. Diet included corn oats linseed meal bran alfalfa minerals salt bonemeal. Excess minerals were not the issue. rickets and limited sun exposure were noted.
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South Dakota Agricultural College
Thomas Olson
Registered Animals and Herd Improvement
Many farmers assume registered animals always improve herds, but pedigrees alone do not ensure quality. Focus first on dam and grand dam records across generations, then assess the bull to judge suitability for the herd.
Milk Composition and Breeding for Rich Mineral Milk
The article explains that milk contains fixed percentages of protein, sugar, fat, minerals, and water when cows are normal. Through selective breeding, dairy cattle have been developed to produce several times more milk than natural cows while maintaining those compositional limits.
Dairy Squibs on Cow Care and Milk Output
Freshened cows yield more milk and butter fat when stables are well aired in winter. Two misfits in a dairy herd are the masculine cow and the effeminate bull, both too common, stressing proper ventilation for health and production.
Fairies Host Sand Party With Cricket Band Fun
A whimsical tale describes fairies gathering at a sandy spot for a party. Crickets provide music as the fairies march in, sing about the band, and play a game around a sandpile while laughing at their antics. The mood is light and joyous.
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Mulberry
Billy Learns To Speak Truth About Sour Apple
A small boy would not complain about food but admits the apple is good yet the juice sour. His aunt asks what is wrong and he explains politely that while the apple tastes fine the juice is unpleasant.
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Billy
Little Billy
Child star demands extra pay claiming twin role
In a behind the scenes quip from American Legion Weekly the child star asserts a raise beyond a one million contract for a film, arguing twins in the movie justify higher pay while the producer objects. The exchange shows Hollywood finance and star power dynamics.
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American Legion Weekly
Must Learn Sometime
A three year old narrates a near accident as her baby brother learns to walk. The child calmly says the boy is “hot to learn sometime” after a basement fall scare elicits a severe lecture from the mother. The tale captures a child’s candid wit and a close call.
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Marjorie
Dated Letter Claims Unbeaten School Team
Young Eugene boasts of an undefeated school basketball team in a letter to his Uncle Charley. His mother reveals they were beaten the previous night, and Eugene notes he dated the letter yesterday.
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Eugene
Charley
Genie
Early Morning Hiring Debate Ends With Table Banter
In a humorous exchange a farm family argues over managing a hired man. Henry wants him up early to gain extra work hours while his wife counters that the worker’s appetite is voracious, risking the breakfast table. They pivot to a later night shift to balance labor and meals.
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Henry
Frugal Living Tips and Household Hacks From Daily Life
A long excerpt offers practical guidance on saving income, measuring pantry staples, and home cleaning. It covers equivalences like a pint equals a pound for various ingredients, tips for washing and care of gloves, and simple recipes such as Brown Nut Bread and Scalloped Fish. It urges brisk outdoor activity and dietary shifts for warmer days.
Old-Time Bible Boxes in Early Seventeenth Century
Family Bibles were stored in specially made oak boxes during the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, reflecting common practice for preserving sacred texts and family records.
Old Men Golf Exhibition and Brass in Gold Brick Metaphors
An old man’s golf exhibition is described as evidence of a lifetime’s work with brass and gold imagery. The text equates a miser’s face to a bank note, each line signifying money in this vivid metaphorical piece.
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Benjamin Franklin
Verece Marweil
Postum Company
John
Jane
Peterman’s
Peterman
Peterman's
Prumant
Fifth Ave
Petfr
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Continental Motor
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United States Motor Truck Co., Inc
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