Prominent Southern Lady Praises Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Mrs Blanchard of Nashville Tennessee recounts four years of menstrual irregularities dizziness back and leg pain and sleepless nights cured by six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges other women to use the medicine and endorses its efficacy despite medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Blanchard
Nashville, Tenn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia EK
Pinkham
Mra
B.A. Blanchard
Broad St
Nashville
Tenn
Statesmen in Lack Every
An English style jab contrasts US politicians with British norms of public criticism. The piece argues American leaders tolerate criticism less openly, suggesting UK officials resign under pressure while US patriots maintain roles despite dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Defiance Starch Offers Quality and Value
An advertisement urges housewives to try Defiance Cold Water Starch, claiming superior quality and larger 16 oz packages for the same price as rivals 12 oz. It argues honesty over thrift and notes a fair exchange is no robbery, with Mulivale Stona city referenced.
Red Cross Ball Blue for whiter clothes ad
An old fashion laundry tip promotes Red Cross Ball Blue to whiten garments. The copy notes a five cent package and suggests habitual use for a girl on horseback.
Making a Country Home Interpreted for Readers
The article notes the broad appeal of country home interests and highlights growth in fruit culture in East Texas, plus the lucrative gas, oil, lead, and zinc regions of Missouri and Kansas, and the appealing climates of Texas and Old Mexico. It directs readers to contact Raty at 614 Wainwright Building, St. Louis, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phe-M
Texas
Missouri
Kansas
Old Mexico
Raty
Wainwright Bldg
St. Louis
Hap piest day in a woman's life debated at studio
A group of girls in Amy's studio discuss the happiest day for a woman. Answers include sailing for Europe for the first time, becoming a mother, a husband returning from business, publisher accepting a first book, being asked to marry, and escaping club duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Europe
Daby
The Independent American Farm
The article extols the American farmer finding broad acres his own and the harvest as his security. It argues the farmer’s land and produce secure his family’s clothing education and old age support. It presents a hopeful view of the farmer’s future and satisfaction with the past.
Floods prompt study of U S irrigation methods
Experts analyze American river flows and the potential to control floods by damming headwaters and building reservoirs. Proposals include redirecting rivers, storing water for irrigation and power, and recovering costs via irrigation charges, citing Mississippi Ohio and Red Arkansas basins with comparisons to India and Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
West
J.P. Thomson
Royal Geographical’ Society of Australasia
Thomson
Mississippi
Red
Arkansas
Missouri
Ohio
Tennessee
Cincinnati
Shreveport
India
Australia
Great Desert
Grape Nuts Cited As Life Saver For Ill Baby In Heat
A mother credits Grape Nuts and Postum with saving her two year old from severe bowel trouble during a hot July August spell. She states the starch digestion aided by the cereal prevented fermentation and restored health in three days. The note mentions a $500 prize contest and general river basin reservoir schemes discussed by Dr. Thomson as a means to control floodwaters and support irrigation and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Mall of
Hood
New York Herald
Dean's Kidney Pills Advertisement Teaches Relief Claims
A vintage advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills claiming cures for kidney and urinary issues. It asserts relief from back pain, swelling, urinary symptoms, heart palpitations, and nervousness, featuring a testimonial from J. N. Lewis of Taylonsville, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Taylonsville
Mina
Ji N. Lewis
Marriage chase of Rev Browh bach and a nation of maidens
A humorous Victorian-era verse mocks a reverend bride seeker traveling from Schuylkill to the Mississippi in search of a wife. It contrasts blondes and brunettes, maidens and matrons, noting numerous candidates but none suitable for marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Syntax
le Gallienne
Br. Browhbach
Schuylkill
Mississippi
Keystone Estate
Iowa
Average public schooling days per capita rise since 19th century
The article notes an average of 998 schooling days per capita today, up from 420 fifty years ago and 82 at the start of the 19th century. It contrasts modern schooling with 100 year earlier and ends with a quip about a search warrant for a hen.
Open letter ad endorses Dodd's Kidney Pills for aged
A Bellflower Missouri writer urges older adults to use Dodd's Kidney Pills for kidney and urinary trouble. The letter recounts an 84 year old's quick improvement after two boxes and asserts lasting results. It also notes other old age health anecdotes and mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as teething aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellflower
G. ¥. Bohrer
Dodd
Mr. Bohrer
Doon
Gold Brick Investment Seen As Questionable Prospect
A brief note casts doubt on gold bricks as gilt edged investments, suggesting the asset may not meet traditional standards of reliability or growth. The remark emphasizes caution for potential buyers considering physical bullion.
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Segal
Bans Brose Nest
Libby
McNeill & Libby
Chicago
Lewis
Peoria
Preavium
Chicago Scale Co
Chicago, Ill
John W.morris
Washington, D.C
Syre
Widan
Phia Co
Locust St
Phila
The
Defiance Starch CO
Mulivale
Stona City
BABY
Queensland
Witeervoin
Ghent
Foster*Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Anaes
B. F. Battarn
Maude
Charity
Piso
Rs. Winslow
Hall
Price
Rbne
G. A. Musselman
Crestline
Tiffin
Tiffin Wagon,co
Ae Price
Hall & Ruckel
New York
Dile
Jiment
R. Vaxton CO
Hoston
Mass
Colambua
Canada
Loews
New
Omaha
Wed
Tchely
Sve Saln
Il Elsi Pte
Ruggis My Ley
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