Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Testimonies
Windom Minnesota mother shares relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for nine months of pregnancy, resulting in a healthy baby girl and renewed strength. In Alabama a mother reports four years of bearing down pains eased after trying the same remedy, praising its relief and recommending it to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windom
Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Glen Allen
Alabama
Lydia Binkham
Ida Ryu
Feed the Brute Note on Heart and Vanity
The quotation explores two paths to influence a man: through his stomach and through his vanity. It contrasts practical appetite with ego, suggesting both can win favor, depending on the target.
California Fig Syrup Advertisement for Babies
An old advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a harmless laxative to cleanse the liver and bowels of babies and children. It claims it sweetens the stomach, starts the bowels without griping, contains no narcotics, and urges asking druggists for genuine Californian Fig Syrup with directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Cuticura Powder Ad Promises Freshened Skin and Pep
An advertisement touts Cuticura Powder as an antiseptic scented talcum for face skin baby and dusting use claiming it renders other perfumes superfluous. Included is a light moral note about growing wiser and pep diminishing with age.
Detect Diarrhea in Young Chicks
University of Ili nois laboratory offers limited serum agglutination tests to detect bacillary white diarrhea in chicks for breeders. Five cents per sample covers part of costs while vials leg bands and veterinary assistance aid sample collection. Public health measures include isolating exposed chicks and disinfecting houses to prevent transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laboratory of Animal Pathology and Hygiene
University of Ilinois
University Agricultural Circular
Big Mistake in Feeding Laying Hens Stimulants
The article warns against using nostrums or stimulants to boost egg production in hens or pullets. It states such practice harms their performance in future breeding seasons and likens it to human over stimulation, potentially causing lasting breakdown of the birds’ physical condition.
Cow Tester Logs Separate Weights for Milk Tests
A cow tester weighs all feed at each farm visit and records it. During milking he weighs each cow’s milk separately, takes a sample for testing, and repeats the process morning and evening. The tester then calculates monthly production, logs results in the farmer’s book, and moves on by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cow- Testing Association
Ducks Need Water Access for Drinking and Health
Ducks thrive without a swimming pool or pond yet profitably raise them with ample range and water to swim in. They drink more water than hens and need a deep pan or fountain near feed to drink and wash their bill frequently.
Farmers apply lime to acid soil in legume fields
In 1922 about 48,000 farmers, guided by county agents, limed fields to grow legumes. Reports to the US Department of Agriculture show roughly 627,000 tons of lime used to raise soil pH across these plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Comparison of Feeds for Milk Production
A summary of Iowa State College research on roughages for dairy cattle shows corn silage outperforms corn fodder and timothy hay. Silage valued at four fifty per ton yields higher feed value than fodder per acre. Corn fodder with timothy hay lowers milk and fat production versus good roughages like alfalfa. Corn silage plus alfalfa is best. if all corn goes to cows, silo it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College of Agriculture
Pig Club Boy Develops Herd of Excellent Hogs
In Rowan County North Carolina a farm boy who joined a pig club eight years ago under a county agent grew up on his own farm to develop a Poland China herd of excellent type. He is regarded as the best hog grower in his community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pig Club
Rowan County
N. C
United States Department of Agriculture
J. E. Morgan
Heavy Grain Feeding For Pullets Gains Favor Among Poultrymen
Heavy grain feeding is gaining favor with poultrymen each year. Demonstration farms fed grain in front of pullets through most of last winter. Recommend at least four pounds of grain per pound of mash during fall and winter months. This feeding practice is important and should not be overlooked.
Clean Up Droppings of Flock in Winter Months
The droppings of the flock should be cleaned up regularly especially during winter when birds are housed together. Infec tive droppings from sick fowls spread many diseases. A poultryman defends his flock by cleaning up and using powdered air-slacked lime to counter the risks.
Weeds and Insects Harm Large Crop Yields
Weeds and insects are the greatest drawback to large acreage yields. Weeds deprive soil of nutrients needed for crop development. Clean cultivation is essential to give crops the benefit of soluble soil nutrients. fall and winter deep plowing helps prevent insect damage.
New Iowa Legume Being Shoved Into Limelight
Dalea, a legume discovered near Logan Iowa years ago, is being promoted by H D Hughes of the Iowa experiment station. Hughes previously introduced Hubam, the annual sweet clover. The new crop has pleased beekeepers most, proving an excellent pasture for bees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Iowa
H. D. Hughes
Iowa Experiment Station
Hughes
Flashlight Egg Tester For Quick Egg Inspection
A simple pocket flashlight placed in a cardboard funnel shows egg condition. Insert the egg with the small end toward the bulb, press the switch, and light passes through the egg to reveal its interior quality.
Standard Varieties of Our American Chickens
The United States Department of Agriculture describes American class breeds Plymouth Rock Wyandotte Java Dominique Rhode Island Red Rhode Island White Buckeye Jersey Black Giant and Chantecler. These general purpose fowls are good egg producers and yield table-suitable carcasses. They lay brown eggs, have yellow skin, and range in size from intermediate to near meat-breed, with Jersey Black Giants among the largest. They are less active than pure egg breeds but better foragers than heavy types, with Chantecler suited to cold regions due to small combs and dense plumage. Copies of Farmers Bulletin 1347 are available free while supplies last from the Department of Agriculture Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Wyandotte
Java
Rhode Island
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Trace Poultry Diseases to Dampness in Houses
Winter brings greater poultry health problems due to cold damp houses. Chicks suffer from diarrhea, and scaly legs stem from filth and neglect. Roup, canker, consumption, sore eyes link to dampness and drafts. Dry, ventilated, sanitary houses reduce disease. hereditary factors cause rheumatism and leg weakness.
Embryo Actress Trials and a Photographer's Jibe
The piece surveys the embryo actress with grit and dreams of success despite rejections and form letters. A photographer quips that she will pose for cloak and suit trade. Also notes ad about Red Cross Ball Blue in laundry care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
New York Sun and Globe
Poor Ventilation Weakens Poultry Flocks
The piece warns that inadequate ventilation lowers vitality of laying stock and reduces egg yield. It advises providing air like trees and protecting from wet and wind, avoiding low houses and restricted roofing that trap foul air and trigger disease and weakness.
Market Notes on Boiled Down Market Chickens
Market notes advise packing male birds in separate packages, weighing April broilers at one and a half pounds, and shipping packages not exceeding 100 pounds. Carcasses should be dry and cold but not frozen, with a tag on every carcass as an advertisement. Uniform color, grade and size demanded. roasting fowls sell best from Marek 2 to the end of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marek 2
Farmer on Fertilizer Promise Sparks Wisecrack
Old Lady and farmer exchange a rural quip about land and money. The farmer jokes that it is easy to obtain anything if it’s something no one else has, reflecting a wry wisdom line and a humorous take on ambition.
Remarkable memory for hats in large hotel hat rooms
Scribner's Magazine notes that hat checkers in big hotels can recall 3800 hats for diners without checks or errors. In a 400 member city lunch club, the staff identify arrivals by looking at hat racks. Respondents describe no system, only association between hat appearance and owner’s face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar James Swift
Scribner's Magazine
The Reason Husband Quarrels Over Childless Life
A terse domestic exchange reveals a husband claiming they have no children, followed by a remark about abundant time to quarrel. The line hints at underlying marital strain and tension within a childless couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missus
Laugh on a Lover Theme Weds City Stage Show
A public entertainment event draws crowds as comedians lampoon a romance on stage. Performers deliver witty sketches and musical numbers set in a city theater, with notable performers from local groups entertaining a diverse audience.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bayer
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Tarrh
Toledo, Ohio
Worle
Gracy
Estandard
Eren
Detroit
WoHeHiet. CO
Suchiga
Parker
Drurrista
Thienx Chem
Wks
Patchogue
N. Y
Druge Mints
Alseox Chemical Works
Isaac Thompson
Eyewater Eye Wash Toy
Booklot
Illinois University
Iowa Agricultural College
New Iowa
Jemima
Agus AL
Northwestern Yeast Co
Ashland Ave
Chicago
Iil
Land’s Sake
Iiras
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!