Health and Tuberculosis Fight Highlight Broad Union Effort
A discussion of wholesome living and timely remedies emphasizes health, with California Fig Syrup Co. promoting its Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as the preferred laxative. Separately, labor and fraternal groups totaling millions join the National Association in combating tuberculosis, listing many unions and organizations in this effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
National Association For the Study and Prevention
Modern
Woodmen of America
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Order of Eagles
Improved Order of Red Men
Knights of Pythias
Royal Arcanum, Workmen's Circle
Knights of Columbus
Royal League, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and
Foresters of America
International Photo-Engravers’ Union of North America
International Printing Pressmen and Assistants’ Union
International Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
International Typographical Union
Five Feet of Books Question Edits Library Philanthropy
A multi millionaire philanthropist questions library expansion saying education needs only five feet of books. Reporters ask why he ceases costly library buildings and the man gives his concise answer about minimal required books for education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaggy
Care for a Child With Sneezing Fits
A puzzled mother asks for relief for her child after a morning sponge bath. Advice suggests avoiding morphine and instead giving Old Tom gin with sugar and lemon peel, noting the remedy should be kept away from the father.
Beaten by Nature Echoes Laugh on Wife
In Stray Stories Waggs-It recounts a drive when an echo beat his wife to the last word. Weggs explains she smiled at the absurd moment and accepted the quirk of nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waggs
Boges
Weggs
Chicago
1907
From City Apartment to Arms in Town and Shore Bungalow
The article contrasts two families formerly living in shared city apartments and country cottages. The Bocker family now resides in Arms in town with a shore bungalow, while the They family previously occupied a city apartment and a country cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bocker
Postum Health Promise Over Coffee Claims
A promotional letter extols Postum as a healthful coffee substitute, recounting a smoker’s indigestion relief after switching from coffee. It touts easy preparation, suggests readers seek The Road to Wellville, and claims ongoing well being from using Postum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellville
Nebraska Happenings in Crete and Surroundings
A tent skating rink thrives in Crete while Kene voters approved water bonds by a large margin. Major land sale: Daniel Behringer sold 240 acres southeast of Tecumseh to Thomas C. Boylan of Riverton Iowa for 30000 dollars. Possession next March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Kenesaw
Daniel Behringer
Tecumseh
Thomas C. Boylan
Riverton
L. D. Bosserman
Beatrice
Jesse Burkhardt
Sioux Falls
S. D
Congregational Church
West Point
G. W. Crofts
D. D
Burkhardt
Cuming
Herman Brothers of
Lincoln
Diocese of
Nebraska
Episcopal Church
Wymore
Rose Lange
Fremont
Neb
Hastings Order of Elks
S. D. Cole
Burlington
Theodore Rudolph Beeze
Omaha
Ben. S. Pindar
Otoe County
South Branch
John
G B. Clarey
Fairbury
Beloit
Kan
Kearney
Dakota, Kansas & Gulf Railroad
Republican Valley
Franklin
Union Pacific Systems
Kansas Lines
Carson Hildreth
Hildreth
Quaker Oats as the best value for workers
An article extols Quaker Oats as an affordable, nourishing food that boosts energy and reduces fatigue for laborers, citing Yale Professor Fisher's 1908 research. It notes regular and large family packages and mentions a separate croquet ground instruction in a unrelated horticulture aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Yale University
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
A tobacco era advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and a $100 reward for any case not cured. It includes testimonials, a Toledo address, and a note to ask about family pills for constipation. Also includes a short dialogue about Geraldine and marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Bend
F.J. Cheney & CO
Loledo
Important to Mothers Castoria ad and home remedies mix
An old advertisement page urges careful use of CASTORIA for infants and children and promotes Do your own mixing for Rough on Rats and Allen's Lung Balsam as remedies. It cites 30 years of use and features slogans about ads and health tips from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
A Terrible Disease and Odd Observations
A humorous quip about chronic pedestrianism contrasts with jokes on ailments like rheumatism and neuralgia. The ad copy touts Hamlin’s Wizard pain remedy and Dr. Pierce’s Pellets for stomach and bowel regulation, then a satirical note on office seekers and patriotism.
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Hartless
Geraldine
Father
Gerald
de Lesseps
the Wizard of Horticulture
Luther Burbank
Mr. Burbank
Stark Bros. N. & O. Co
Louisiana
Missouri
Dr. Pierce
Veills
W. K. Kellogg
Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake CO
Battie Creek
Mich
Putnam
Iice
Monroe
Don de Ion
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