Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised
Natick Massachusetts resident Mrs Nathan B Greaton reports relief from severe nervousness cold limbs and sleepless nights during menopause after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes doctors confirming a tumor but credits the remedy with restoring her health and urges others to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natick
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Nathan B. Greaton
N. Main Street
When Johnny Can't Hear a Mother's Call
A vivid scene shows a deaf boy named Johnny ignoring his mother's calls while playing ball. He concentrates on catching and hitting the ball, running toward a base, until the mother calls again, her voice cutting through as he remains drawn to the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Clearly Outclassed and Words That Reflect It
A speaker laments language gaps while noting rapid mental progress of others. Mr. Comrox comments on modern quick minds as his daughter returns from school having learned Greek Latin philosophy dancing music mathematics lawn tennis painting and astronomy. He confesses his own struggle with spelling.
Europe leads in good roads and maintenance lessons
O M Johnson of Ohio State University argues that Europe shows how durable foundations and constant upkeep keep roads usable. He notes Roman roads still usable, critiques U S neglect, and urges steady maintenance over episodic repairs to improve farm transport and overall economy.
Ventilation Essential for Health in Homes
An article by Elizabeth Jefferson explains indoor air quality, dust particle counts, and the health benefits of proper ventilation. It emphasizes letting in fresh air from outdoors, avoiding strong drafts, and using open stoves or fireplaces to remove impure air both day and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Jefferson
College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
Helpful Hints for Housekeepers From a Past Column
A vintage care guide offers tips on stain removal with sweet milk, using an old bath towel as a mop cloth, and the versatility of a spatula or palette-knife. It suggests making jams from jelly pulp or imperfect fruit, and building a cheap fruit cupboard from mason jar boxes in a stacked cellar setup. A piece of black builders' paper serves as a light blocking cover.
A Few Autumn Suggestions
Plan to attend the farmers' short course at the College of Agriculture this winter. Get in the fuel supply before winter sets in. Clean up trash around the place. Some will make good firewood and deter pests. Shelter farming implements and oil. Provide reading for winter months. Attend county farmers' meetings. Prepare stock and seed corn. Watch for hog cholera and road conditions. Use straw beds and drag roads now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Agriculture
Ohio town notes barn fire and county gas boom
Multiple Ohio brief items report Buckeye Notes in Streetsboro where Judd’s barn and contents burned for a $10,000 loss. Gambier gas boom follows strikes. a big well on Thompson tract, with more wells planned. Other items include fatal train collisions, bigamy charges, elopements, missing persons, and local accidents across cities like Zanesville Zanesville Bridgeport and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
C. C. Judd
Streetsboro
Zanesville
William Williams
Mt. Vernon
Gambier
Knox County
Thompson
Kenyon College
Bridgeport
Sarah Beaver
West Wheeling
Peter Mentz
William Clemens
Wheeling
Sadie Hammer
Pittsburg
Annie Schallenberg
Mentz
Hazel France
John France
Blaine
Cleveland
John Thompson
Barton
Brinkhaven—Council
Loudonville
Perrysville
Wapakoneta
Schnell
Wilhelm Reichert
Germany
Upper
Sandusky
Albert Agerter
Lovell
Moser Farm
Bellefontaine
William Pleasant
Gettysburg
Chillicothe
Morris Meyers
Estie Holdren
Harriet Renick
Good Hope
Here
S. C. Barr
Renick
Emma von Dranke
Detroit
John Miller
Park Lake
Akron
Charles Cheslock
Cuyahoga
Boston Mills
Cheslock
Cincinnatii
Bradley Brock
Brock
Arthur Frizzell
Frizzell
Toledo
Big Four
West Liberty
Harry Vermillion
Springfield
Washington D. H
W. P. Smith
Lovell Bates
Powells Mills
Jonathan Creek
Macsillon
Hattle A. Weaver
W L Douglas Shoes Ad and Light Hearted Bits
An old advertisement for W L Douglas shoes touts factory quality and a Brockton Massachusetts origin with mail order options. The piece also includes a humorous anecdote about a weights and measures official and a college president touting a course in pharmacy with lectures on various consumer goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
W.l.douglas
W. L. Douglas Yau Lin
W.L. Douglas
Spark St
Hat etiquette at concert sparks necks twisted in crowd
A concert scene shows one woman asking a neighbor if her hat blocks view. The neighbor replies politely that it does not bother her, but others in the back seats twist their necks trying to see around the hat.
Spohns Distemper Cure Promises Wide Horse Health Cure
Spohns Distemper Cure claims to cure distemper pink eye and similar horse ailments of all ages and prevent spread within the stable. Also advertised for chicken cholera and dog distemper. Sold by druggists or direct from Spahn Medical Co Goshen Ind two bottle sizes 50 cents and 1.00. Agents wanted and free book offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Lay
Lafayette
Ala
Sloan
Thomas L. Rice
Easton
G.G. Jones
Baldwins
S.S
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
Spohn
Mfrs
Spahn Medical Co
Goshen
Ind
Cross-Reference and Quips from Harper's Bazar Ads
An assortment of satirical quotes and patent medicine notices appears, including Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and Hoxsie's Croup Remedy. The items mock marriage and reference various remedies with claimed cures and prices, reflecting humorous ephemera.
Woman Frames Bachelor as Coward About Marriage
A witty remark portrays a bachelor as a man who avoids marriage due to cowardice. The quip reflects social expectations of commitment and gender roles in dating life.
Free For Sickly Youngsters At Home
A common child ailment is intestinal trouble and constipation. For quick relief use a mild laxative like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to cleanse the bowels and strengthen stomach muscles. Read testimonials from Mrs. Mead and Mrs. Whi and request a free sample by writing Dr Caldwell at 201 Caldwell Building, Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Mead
Freeport
Kans
J. R. Whi
Lena
Wis
W Caldwell
Caldwell Bulin Rg
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Munyon
Jefferson Streets
Philadelphia
Geo
W. Severs & Sons
Huntington
Europe
United States
England
O. M. Johnson
Columbus
Ohio
Mall
Buckeye
Clement J. Driscoll
New York
Mr. Driscoll
Grover
Modern Pharmacy
Bridges
Harper’s Bazar
God
Hoxsie
A. P Hoxsie
Era Osin
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Raptor Immiration
Ottawa
Canada
Jaw
H. M. Williams
Gardner
Dr, Winters
Tome Pills
Mali
Schenectady
Winters Home Remedy CO
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