States Awakening to Danger in Tuberculosis Beds Rise
Nearly 4 000 more hospital beds for consumptives were added across 29 states in the year ending June 1, raising total beds to over 30 000. New York leads with 8 350 beds, Massachusetts 2 800, and Pennsylvania 2 700. Alabama and Georgia show notable percentage gains.
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National Association For the Study and Prevention of
New York State
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Georgia
New York
George Presents Silver Thimble Surprise
A young man, George, offers a small square box as a gift to a woman. He presents a silver thimble, prompting her surprised and delighted reaction as the moment shifts to the room’s cooler air.
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George
Ladies’ Home Journal
Castoria Advertisement Promotes Safe Remedy for Children
An old style ad touts Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children. It urges mothers to use Castoria for their bottles and to look for its signature, claiming usage for over 300 years and noting that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Its Advantages in Franks
A witty exchange on punishment for speculative finance uses the pillory as a symbol, suggesting stocks and bonds as the modern equivalent. The dialogue frames public shaming as a penalty for reckless financing.
Paxtine Antiseptic Promoted for Teeth Cleaning
A preparation named Paxtine Antiseptic is advertised as superior to tooth powder for cleansing and whitening teeth removing tartar and preventing decay. It is sold by The Paxton Toilet Co Boston Mass at 25 cents a box or postpaid on receipt of price.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Fragmentary health ad bits and quotes in Worrier page
A garbled 19th century page offers jumbled quotes about worry pasteurizing milk and a medical tea, plus Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething. It ends with a moral line about the Lord helping those who help others.
Garteld Tea Ingredient Claim Stirs Health Hype
An ad-trade claim promotes Garteld Tea as a pure herbal laxative. It asserts health benefits and suggests customers should not fear social judgment due to their use. The text emphasizes natural ingredients and personal reassurance.
Watering Tank for Stock Using Barrel Siphon System
A Popular Mechanics method uses tron-hooped barrels sawed in half and arranged on a plank base to create a continuous small water flow. A center tank feeds two side tanks via short pipes, keeping water moving to prevent stagnation and mud.
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Popular Mechanics
Individual hog houses praised as lasting design
The article recounts John M. Jamison praising a 20 year old hog house style, detailing a preferred six by six foot plan with specific dimensions, south facing front, entry doors, and ventilation ideas. It notes shifting to new designs and demotes crawfishing as unnecessary when the sow becomes angry.
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John M. Jamison
Buying Fertilizers and Plant Food Content
Farmers pay for a ton of fertilizer but get only about 300 pounds of actual plant food in average mixes while high grade blends yield up to 600 pounds. Packaging, hauling, and freight costs remain the same, so cost per plant nutrient varies with grade.
Health checks for all imported animals at ports of entry
The United States will require examination of all horses, swine, and other animals at quarantine. Owners must present a health certificate. Veterinary inspectors from the Bureau of Animal Industry will conduct examinations at ports of entry.
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United States
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Worth of Buck Lambs
A brief discussion warns that sending large bucks lowers average value. It notes three month old buck lambs develop coarseness and a tendency to something undesirable, implying long term quality concerns for shipments.
Best Horses in America Recognising World Class Breeds
A tribute to American horse stock highlighting renowned breeds and notable sires. Emphasizes national breeding excellence, athletic performance, and the impact of U S equine traditions on sport and industry.
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America
Best Feed for Sheep Crops Revealed
Four pounds of Dwarf Essex rape sown broadcast and three pounds drilled in will yield a good crop in seven weeks. This feed proves one of the best for sheep diets.
Pen for the Mule in Open Lot Shelter Study
The article advocates keeping a mule in a large roomy pen rather than a stall. It recommends an open lot with a shelter shed as better housing and stresses the value of space and protection for the animal.
Safely Handling a Hog Carcass on the Farm
The guidance urges immediate removal of a dead hog from the feeding area and burning of the body to prevent risks on the farm. It emphasizes acting regardless of cause and distancing the carcass from production zones.
FarmHints On Livestock Feeding And Care
The article outlines livestock management tips including cleanliness for hogs and horses, early exposure to sunshine and dirt for piglets, the value of barley and oats for work animals, cement feeding floors, and the profitability of well fed, properly handled stock. It notes sheep clean weeds and fit farm practice, with a warning that stunted hogs are costly to feed later.
Time's Changes In A Tiny Town Recalled By Judge
Judge recalls how a boyhood town has altered over thirty years with new storefronts a steam heated town hall changed horse posts a new hotel area and Greene's house uplifted structures and a larger staff at a local broom shop and church noting time brings change.
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Ed Skinner
Peevy
Bay Winder
Hf Greene
Judge
Skin Disease Cleared After Cuticura Treatment
Kathryn Krafft reports eighteen years of eruptions and severe rash on face and limbs. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment with Resolvent for two months she healed completely. she bathed with hot water and applied the products nightly. Sample kits and a Skin Book are offered by Cuticura in Boston.
Mrs Knicker Laugh and World Aghs with You
A playful item notes Mrs Knicker Laugh and Mrs Becker Weep sharing a joke world. The quip contrasts laughter with tears and hints at a humorous gift sentiment.
Garfield Tea and Cole's Carbon Salve Advertisements
An old newspaper clipping promotes Garfield Tea as a laxative and Cole's Carbon salve for burns and cuts. It includes quips about modesty, friendship, and social advice, reflecting period ad style and moralizing tone.
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Hostetter
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Hrim
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J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
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Libby
Aiwaya Buy
Libby’s
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UNION
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Faultless Starch CO
Kasea Cty, Ma
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