Dandelions Demand Local Roots and Global Trade
An essay notes that Americans import most dandelion roots from Germany Austria and France while criticizing lawn bans and reliance on European supply. It compares prewar seed sourcing to present imports and argues for domestic production to avoid wartime disruption.
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Germany
Austria
France
Europe
Providence Journal
Important to Mothers Examines Castoria Bottles Carefully
The message urges mothers to check every Castoria bottle for the Signature of In Use for Over 30 Years as a safe remedy for infants and children. The ad notes children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and hints at reflective commentary on railroad reforms and stock versus cattle trains.
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Fletcher
The Psychology Class Mishears Major Reactions
A classroom scene shows Miss Fuddy mixing up major reactions while a misfired question echoes neglect of details. A chauffeur is presumed to handle duties, reflecting a light backstage of school life.
Cardui Wins Suit Vindicating Woman’s Tonic
In Chicago federal court Judge Carpenter presided as a jury found the American Medical Association guilty of libel against Cardui. The long trial spanned three months with extensive testimony from doctors and chemists, totaling nearly four million words.
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Cardui
United States District Court of Chicago
Carpenter
American Medical Association
Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti Advertisement
An Omaha Nebraska advertisement touts Skinner Mfg. Co. macaroni and spaghetti as economical nutritious foods for children. It claims durum wheat quality builds bone and muscle, avoids nerves and irritability, and invites mothers to request a free cookbook.
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Skinner
Skinner Mfg. Co
Omaha
Nebr
Adv
Rabbit dog mystery shocks Youngstown tale
Willie and his family discuss a canine mystery after a rabbit dog was misidentified as a fox terrier. The Jones household learns the headless dog was sent to Pittsburgh for verification, with the doctor confirming its true rabbit dog nature.
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Willie
Wulie
Jones
William
Pittsburgh
Youngstown
Two Honor Men Attract Attention On Platform
The scene features two respected men noted for their merit in their Alma Maters. One is described as an honor man of Harvard, the other as an honor man of Sing Sing, drawing attention for their distinguished backgrounds.
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Harvard
Sing Sing
Desirable Poultry Breed for Farmer
A Louisiana Experiment Station summary explains that no single breed fits all farms. It advises selecting by goal whether egg, meat, or general purpose breeds. It compares Leghorns and Plymouth Rocks for egg color and Wyandottes versus Orpingtons for skin color, and notes Brahmas and Leghorns differ in range and confinement needs.
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General Farm
Rhode Island
Plymouth Rock
Louisiana Experiment Station
Silage Relished by Stock for Wintering Herd
Silage provides a top feeding option for wintering breeding stock and calves. It boosts appetite for other seeds, supports milk flow, and aids thrift after mid winter calving. Include hay and small grain supplements, and avoid moldy silage.
Feeding tests for swine at Florida station
Five lots of four 63 pound pigs were fed for 30 days. Lot 1 received corn alone, Lot 2 corn with cracked velvet beans, Lot 3 corn with velvet beans, Lot 4 corn velvet beans and iron sulphate, Lot 5 corn velvet bean meal and iron sulphate. Average daily gains ranged from 0.46 to 0.63 pounds, feed per pound of gain from 4.8 to 6.55 pounds, and costs per pound of gain from 5.7 to 11.0 cents.
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Florida
Benefits of Crop Rotation on Farm Management
Crop rotation stands as a key farm practice for preserving fertility and moisture, reducing weeds, and improving overall soil health. It highlights a method often undervalued in routine farm operations.
Oiled Paper Excellent for Packing Tree Seedlings
An article extols oiled paper as superb for packing tree seedlings and notes paper lined burlap as a solid alternative, highlighting durability and protection during transport.
Stagnant Ponds Cause Feet Ailments In Cattle
Report from the veterinary department of Oklahoma A and M college notes sore feet in cattle from standing in stagnant ponds. Irritation from dirt and slime leads to cracks, sores, and potential lameness after exposure to dry heat. Dr. W. P. Shuler prescribes a paste of zinc oxide, slaked lime, boric acid, and glycerin or sweet oil plus soap and warm water wash, then dry and apply paste.
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Veterinary Department of Oklahoma A
M. College
W. P. Shuler
Hairy Vetch of Much Value at North Carolina Station
About ten years ago on poor clay loam soil at the North Carolina station vetch was rotated with corn and cotton to raise productivity. The land, previously humus deficient and run together after rains, became loose and friable after five years. Vetch was sown each fall and plowed in the following spring after growth.
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North Carolina
Clover as a Winter Cover in Tobacco Rotation
The Progressive Farmer argues clover can serve as a winter cover for tobacco soil. It recommends following clover with corn and rye to be turned under for tobacco, stressing rotations to maintain soil quality and tobacco quality, urging farmers to consider soil-improving crops.
Foundation for Eggs and Poultry
A concise editorial argues the country needs eggs and poultry but cannot rely on a basis of feather and fire. It emphasizes building a sturdy agricultural base and practical policies to ensure stable food production.
Dodson's Liver Tone marketed as safe calomel alternative
An ad promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless, vegetable liver cleanser that replaces dangerous calomel. It claims calomel causes bone necrosis and sickness, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver and bowels, boosts energy, and is money-back guaranteed. The piece also includes a short anecdote about mud slinging and a note on a London park poultry proposal.
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Dodson
Remove Dandruff with Cuticura Remedies
Advertisement advocates Cuticura Ointment for dandruff relief and Cuticura Soap with hot water for scalp health. Includes offer for free samples by mail to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Then a humorous dialogue about a nickel donation to a missionary collection.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Elixir Babek touted as malaria tonic by parish priest
Rev 8 pala St Stephen's Church, Perth Amboy, N J endorses Elixir Babek as a magic tonic that drives malaria from the system. The ad claims the remedy relieves chills fever and general ailment and is sold for 50 cents at all druggists or by parcel post from Kloczewski & Co.
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Pala St. Stephen's Church
Perth Amboy
N. J
Ty Parcels Ross, Perenaid
Kloczewski & Co
Social snubbery sparks two parties clash of tact
The Climber and the Woman Who Had Arrived debate etiquette in society. Their exchange hints at social maneuvering and who to greet or ignore at gatherings as they weigh tact and inclusion.
Mother and Goose Grease patent medicines sell in Greensboro ads
An old ad promotes MOTHER'S JOY SALVE for colds croup pneumonia and asthma along with GOOSE GREASE LINIMENT for neuralgia rheumatism and sprains. Manufactured by GOOSE GREASE COMPANY Greensboro NC. The piece ends with a light humor line about James inspecting gas meters.
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Goose Grease Company
Mfr’s
Greensboro
N. C
Adv
Quirky Classified Snippets Offer Baby Cure and Candy Gags
A late edition page features humorous exchanges like a 25 cent bottle of Baby Base ad promising bowel relief and teething cure, plus a gag about a gold ring and mail coupon. Other snippets include light personal chat about raises, zoological timing, peace hopes, and a five pound candy box offer. Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills advertised with a sample offer at 372 Pearl Street.
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Wright
Pearl Street
Thousands with kidney trouble often unaware of condition
The ad warns that many suffer kidney disease without realizing it and urges action. It touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues and describes a range of associated symptoms and risks.
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