Simple Patent Cure Ad and AMA Meeting Note
A vintage medical ad prescribes a home tonic of Sarsa parilla syrup with Toris compound and whiskey to treat rheumatic pains and fatigue, advising shaking the bottle and taking a tablespoonful before meals and at night. The report notes over 300 women physicians attending the American Medical Association annual meeting in Chicago and lists Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething as 5 cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Medical Association
Chicago
Wheat flour consumption in the United Kingdom
About 60 million barrels of wheat flour are consumed annually in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Each barrel weighs 196 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
Allen's Lung Balsam Promoted for Cough Remedy
A historical ad touts Allen's Lung Balsam as a long used treatment for deep seated coughs colds and bronchitis claiming it is simple safe and sure for all.
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Allen
Men switch to sweets as sugar use rises
The article notes a shift in social norms with men increasingly consuming sugar, while alcohol intake falls. It explains that as men of all classes eat more sweets, they drink less alcohol, suggesting a link between higher sugar consumption and reduced intakes of intoxicants.
Advantages of a silo for dairy farms and feed economy
The article extols silos as a fixed, efficient farm feature for preserving feed through silage, noting reduced nutrient loss, space efficiency, and long term durability. It argues silage supports dairy cows and other livestock, cites experiments, and warns against overfeeding or unbalanced rations, urging strategic feeding and breeding for profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lairy
Goodall
Silhouettes of Western Canada Land Trekker Talk in Winnipeg
A man from Iowa discusses land options in Saskatchewan as Iowa farmers migrate north for cheap land. He explains family migration to keep sons near farming, using homesteads to unite families and maintain roots, while Canada appeals with cheaper property and shared loyalties to home. The piece frames the mass westward movement as a historic land trek.
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Canada
Shaw
United States
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottawa
E. T. Holmes
Jackson St
St. Paul
Minn
J. M. MacLachlan
Watertown
South Dakota
Iowa
Winnipeg
Lown
Dominion
Jaws
Cear
Cheapland
America
Kansas
Minnesota
mid-West
Canadian
Toronto
Ontario
Globe
Scrub bull blamed for high dairy costs in Missouri
Article argues that lowering production costs hinges on smarter feeding and breeding. The scrub bull is described as a pervasive problem for the dairy industry in Missouri and the Southwest, criticized as a widespread bane.
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Missouri
Southwest
Winter Poultry Care From Farm Journal Advice
The piece argues winter poultry success depends on roost location and coop conditions. It urges scratching sheds, ample litter, outdoor raising year round, small flock roosting, watertight roofs, and fixing leaks with tar or canvas to prevent dampness and keep hens active. It cites 25 to 50 cents for crack sealing and warns against neglect.
Sea radium estimate sparks cautious intrigue
A Yonkers States man notes an estimate of 20,000 tons of radium in the sea. Greene comments that such a figure still won’t entice the woman in the stylish bathing suit to enter the water.
Reward for Catarrh Cure Claims
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo 0. The undersigned vouch for F J Cheney's honor and ability to meet obligations. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. To get rid of daughters East Indians marry them to flowers. When the flowers die the girls are widows and widows can be sold cheap.
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Missouri Dairyman
Jersey
Journal of Agriculture
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Allen’s Foot-Ease and Related Health Ads
A small ad fragment notes Allen’s Foot-Ease antiseptic powder relieves tired swollen feet and fits patent leather shoes, with a 25c price and free sample. mentions Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels. also a note on phonographic records in Viennese schools for declamation.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Roosevelt immune to pestilential influence in Africa
The dialogue notes Roosevelt’s apparent immunity to disease in equatorial Africa. It attributes his health to years of close contact with politicians and describes his prior illness as unlikely to affect him in the current tropical environment.
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Roosevelt
Equatorial
Africa
Hides and furs offered by N. W. Hide & Fur Co.
Advert shows prices for cow hides at 11-180 pounds and high fur prices. Mentions cheap traps and ship to Minneapolis based buyers. Also notes England cut drink expenditure by over seven and a half million pounds last year.
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N. W. Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis
Minn
England
Perry Davis Painkiller Endorsement Cited for Rheumatism
A 10 year personal use claim promotes Perry Davis Painkiller as effective for rheumatism and similar ailments. The message urges readers not to substitute this remedy for Perry Davis Painkiller, asserting superior results.
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Perry Davis
Automobile Stop Attracts Crowd On Street
An automobile halted on a street drawing a crowd. A brakeman warned that the dog on thing may cause danger and could lead to serious injury.
Fashion Notes on Winter Wear and Fabrics in 1920s Style
Smart little frocks for semi dressy occasions abound and a popular top coat allows tight wear through winter. Homespun suits tailored dresses while silky crepes and satins suit kilts and Irish lace forms charming neck finishes.
Unexpected Bed Rock Disturbs House in Odd Exchange
Mrs Ferguson questions if George caused the house to shake. He, half asleep, confirms the disturbance and says he could feel the bed rock as Laura listens.
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George
Mrs. Ferguson
Laura
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Manyone
53Rd
Jefferson
Phila
Sioux City
Lis
Brown
OHN I. Brown & Son
Boston
Mass
IVER
Scarters
Eck
Thompson's
Illinois Experiment Station Ha
Morgan County
Ill
Silhouettes OF Western
C.N.U
Elvis
California Fic Syrup Co
REA CO
Dispensary Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Jefi
People’s Medical Adviser
Japan
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Eoeeds
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
W. L
BOYS
W. T. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Putnam
Wolssar
Bissch Ands Colame
Monroe Drug CO
Elnars Winals
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