Peruna Credited With Cure For Catarrh Headache
William A. Presser of Moline reports complete relief from catarrh after using Peruna and endorses the remedy to fellow sufferers. A second customer, A Thompson of Martel Ohio, says eighteen years of nasal trouble and eye irritation vanished after trying Peruna, prompting him to recommend it widely. Peruna Drug Mfg Co Columbus Ohio offers a free Peruna almanac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. A. Presser
William A. Presser
Moline
A. Thompson
Martel
Ohio
Perusa Drug Mie, Co
Columbus
Fragmented Speech on Names and Illness Hard to Parse
A garbled excerpt discusses a penny for spelling fis Coed and a proverb about an umbrella handle harming a good name. It mentions ROMO VULNTNT nine, a bow for CV WOM, and a phrase about moving a word over tyure. It notes that a fast man may not rapidly recover when ill.
Handy handle for stacking boxes and poultry coop
Describes a handle device enabling multiple boxes or removable articles to be placed close together. The handle drops its weight when a box is set down and remains firm between two checks when the box is lifted, as illustrated.
Peculiarities of Turkeys in Profitable Poultry Notes
AFR Wallace contributes tips from Profitable Poultry on raising turkeys. Topics include roosting behavior, building a simple night-shelter, feeding, and housing to prevent losses. It covers stock selection, Bronze, White Holland, and Bourbon Reds, and advises on tameness, nesting, and handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFR Wallace
Fr C. Coburn
Kansas
Feed Regimen for Laying Hens in Cold Months
The article argues for a varied grain diet with corn as the base, supplemented by wheat, oats, bran, and other feeds. It notes corn should not exceed one third of the annual grain, stresses steady protein and green foods, and warns overfeeding can reduce egg production. It also cites limited evidence on breed differences and the importance of variety to sustain laying.
A Blind Policy on Breeding Pure Bred Stock
The article argues that breeding pure bred stock is seen by many as a hobby and some prefer mongrel stock. It contends that those who favor mongrels are blind to their best interests.
Tolstoy lauded among greatest men of modern era
Howells in North American Review places Tolstoy beside Napoleon and Lincoln as a supreme figure of the era. He argues Tolstoy represents the soul's critique of both good and evil, noting Tolstoy's impact has been limited by civilization's inertia and hesitance to embrace his radical moral vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyof N. Tolstoy
W. D. Howells
North American Review
Mr. Howells
Tolstoy
Napoleon
Lincoln
Tolstay
Laziest Bird on Earth at London Cage Bird Show
The Mall reports birds on show at the London Cage Bird Association annual exhibit. A Cuban trogon is hailed as the laziest bird on earth, perched under a fruiting branch awaiting fruit to drop. Other featured birds include a black-headed parrot from South America and Brazilian toucans drawing attention, while the Indian or Asian temperaments are noted in a vivid jaunt through the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomdon
South America
Hintslavan Harter
Cat Survives Three Story Fall as Fire Sends Panic
A grease fire forced eight families from a three story house near 7 James Street. Firefighters rescued tenants as women prepared to jump. Mrs Carbo’s black cat leapt from the third floor window, landed on its feet, fled through an alley, then returned in the evening to rejoin the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Street
Forgetful bear hunter costs life near Denver
Alton correspondence reports Ben Welch and Farn hall Call hunting when Welch failed to reload his gun after firing. A grizzly charged within ten feet as Welch fired again, but no explosion occurred. Call’s shot killed the bear in the brain, ending the danger near their camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Ben Welch
Welch
Farnhall Call
Weleh
Med
Butters
Call
Alton
Denver Republican
Surprising Him With a Test of Honesty
A humorous exchange shows one person provoking a clerk about overchange to observe shock at carelessness, while the other asserts they do it to confirm honesty. The brief vignette highlights social dynamics and everyday ethics in a light, witty tone.
Kidney Trouble Cured by Dean’s Kidney Pills, Baltimore Man
James W. Clay of Baltimore seeks relief from a Civil War era kidney complaint. He reports constant flank and head pain with painful secretions and sediment, claiming three boxes of Dean’s Kidney Pills cured him and no recurrence in five years. Sold by dealers at 5e a box Poster Milburn Co. Buffalo. Wag remark follows about mistletoe berries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Clay
W. Fayette St
Baltimore
Dean
Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
MIX FOR RHEUMATISM AND OTHER MISCellany
A scanned old column includes a claimed rheumatism remedy mixing whiskey Toris Compound and Syrup Sarsaparilla with instruction to take tablespoons before meals and at bedtime. The piece also contains brief quotes on common stress of humanity and an anecdote about an auctioneer O A Kelley and odd pine log markings. Mouse pillow tale closes the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Kelley
Degorrd
Ike Kelley
Springfield Republican
Mother in Law Proved a Wise Friend in Postum Use
A woman credits her mother in law with introducing Postum coffee substitute. She notes stomach trouble and blotchy complexion improved after switching from coffee. Her grandmother also benefited, with improved health and travel freedom after using Postum. Battle Creek firm promotes “The Road to Wellville.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Well Vine
CURES COLDS QUICKLY WITH Home Remedy Formula
A handwritten ad proclaims a fast cure for colds using glycerine half ounce pine compound one pint whiskey mixed and taken in teaspoon to tablespoon doses every four hours. It claims twenty four hour relief and notes ingredients are available at any drug store with Concentrated pine sold in half ounce bottles labeled Concentrated.
His Vocabulary and Speech Corrections in Childhood
A fragment describes a child praised for beauty of language while being corrected by adults. He forms a bond with a neighbor boy, returning home with ecstatic smiles and declaring affection for the friend. A humorous aside notes his swearing and knowledge of words.
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsements Reach New Jersey
A Camden letter from Mrs W P Valentine praises Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing severe headaches back and side pain and overall nerves and weakness. Gardiner Me reader claims relief from a medical operation after using the product. The notices urge women to try the remedy for inflammation ulcers irregularities nerve trouble and digestive pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N.J
Ah Cine
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydi Pinkham
W. P. Valentine
Avyenne
N. J
S. E. Pinkham
Ealing
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Howard
Huitala
Teanaas
Dodds
Atty 13
Carters
Aere
Tolstoy Ranke
Napoleon Abraham Lincoln
Wag
Miss Oldbird
Universal Brotherhood of the Common Strain
Schuyler C. Woodbull
Bellman
Bronson
Woodson
Wabtiwal
Tod
Connie
Soo
Ben W
W.l.douglas
Lom
Tor Evrey
Fumi
Cat
Douglas
Reaches
Rem
Parkers
Svaas
Eee
Strinenisinsa
Defiance Starch Sacra
Thompson’s Eye
N. U
Salt Lake City
Sloan
Sweeney
Thrush
Price, Co
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
Eve Benge
Pence Chen
Pal
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