Chicago woman urges young women to seek help for painful periods
Miss Agnes Müller of Chicago shares her six year battle with dysmenorrhea and credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief within weeks. The letter highlights dangers of catching colds during menses and notes widespread use and free advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Mass with more than a hundred thousand healed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Miller
Chicago
Lydia E. Pinkham
Acnes MuLver
Potomac Ave
Ill
Germ theory warns of breath and food bans in old notice
A fragment from a 1900 era editorial argues germ discovery will force drastic measures including stopping breathing and eating. It cites the United Mutual Hail Insurance Association as the oldest and strongest insurer with significant losses and calls for representatives in every precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacilli
United Mutual Hail. Insurance Association
Lincoln
Ned
10000 Plants for 16 Cents Seed Offer From Salter Co
An old newspaper ad touts 10000 plant seeds for 16 cents plus postage. Salter Co of La Crosse Wisconsin promises a free seed catalog and extra Berliner Cauliflower if 20 cents postage is sent. The notice also includes unrelated opinions about diplomats and Defiance Starch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A.’ Salter Seed Co
la’ Crosse
Wis
N. UD
Western Canada promise draws Nebraska farmer readers
The editor advocates Western Canada as vast, underused farmland. He cites climate, rainfall, long sunshine, and Chinook effects supporting wheat, cattle, dairy, and sheep, with government incentives for settlers and easy access to certificates for visiting the grain belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
H. ‘J. Heath
Nebraska
America
Heath
Alberta
Pacific Ocean
Colorado
Wyoming
Rocky Mountain Range
States
Canadian Prairies
Territories
Manitoba
Western Canada
Assiniboia
Dominion of Canada
Teosinte and Billion Dollar Grass Fodder Potentials
The article touts teosinte and billion dollar grass as top fodder crops promising 14 tons hay and 80 tons green per acre. It cites Victoria Rape yielding 60,000 pounds of sheep and swine feed per acre and advertises seed samples from John A Salter Seed Co Wisconsin. It notes Defiance Starch sales competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
TAB John. A. Salter Seed. Co
la Crease
Wis
Russo Japanese War Atlas Issued By Railroad
Chicago and North Western Railroad released a Russo Japanese war atlas with three fine colored maps sized 14 by 20 inches bound for reference. It details eastern positions and includes tables comparing Russia and Japan in military naval strength and finances. Copy available by mail for ten cents postage to City Offices Omaha Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Russia
Japan
Farnam Street
Omaha
Neb
Peruna Tonic Praised By Pittsburg Woman
Miss Bertha M. Rush of 5435 Kincarde Street Pittsburgh credits Peruna with curing years of systemic catarrh, nervousness and loss of appetite after using a bottle and then six more. She says her old symptoms disappeared and she gained flesh and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha M. Rush
Kincarde Street
Pittsburg
Methodist Protestant Church
Fes
Peruna
Rush
Peruna touted as spring energizer in health ad
A vintage advertisement extols Peruna to cure tired nerves and spring fatigue. It cites Mrs. H. Kassatt of Des Moines Iowa praising restored strength and sleep after taking Peruna, claiming two months to regain work capacity and ongoing annual use for health. The note highlights her former role managing a plant furnishing ladies wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruana
Péruna
H. Kassatt
13Th Street
Des Moines
Peruna
End of War Reflections In Macon 1865 Scene
The speaker recalls war end in Macon Georgia in April 1865 and contrasts old Mammy figures with modern life. The excerpt highlights a long-ago Black matriarch serving as mistress of household servants and managing family spaces, hinting at social shifts since that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Keys
Salzer seeds promise high yields and rapid growth
The advertisement touts Salzer's Earliest Cane and Renovator Grass Mixture for productive fodder and quick germination. It claims exceptional pasture revival, vast seed offerings including 100,000 barrels of potatoes and Salzer's New National Oats, plus a catalog offer through the John A. Salter Seed Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salzer
E. Rappo
East Park
Peruna Tonic Promises Strength For Nervous Women
An advertisement urges tired nervous women to use Peruna as a tonic and nerve invigator. It claims the product builds nerves, improves circulation, restores appetite and digestion, and asserts no weak woman should be without it.
Hartman Sanitarium Ad Offers Free Advice
If you do not receive prompt and satisfactory results from Peruna use, write to Dr Hartman at once. Give a full statement of your case and he will be glad to help gratis. Address Dr Hartman President Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
Modesty in Apparel and Defiance Starch Advertised
A newspaper snippet contrasts theater tights with union suits in ads. It argues sensible housekeepers should choose Defiance Starch for higher value and quality, noting better earnings for the same price. It closes with a caution against plush attire.
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Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Maneger
Como Block
Chicago, Ill
Western Supply CO
California
Bucistaff Beros
Harvess
Nebraska Farmer
Atlas
N. W. Samukyi
Ocean Grove
N. J
Dr. Kline
Lododech Street
Philadelphia
Ela
Burns
Mustano
Liniment
Red Cross
Keun
van Wieck
Geneva
Minden
Fairmount
van Vieck Grand Remedy Co
Kansas City
Wilfred Laurier
Turus
Ottawa
W. V. Bennett
New York Life
Potter
Giana
Seward
Onsuak
Aption
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