Peruna praised for remedies against nervousness and weakness
Miss Sandie Tobinson of Columbus writes that Peruna cured her nervousness and weakness from overwork and sleeplessness after seven months. She reports stronger appetite, better sleep, and relief from pelvic weakness. Dr Hartman at Martman Sanitarium offers free confidential advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandie Tobinson
Rand Street
Hollen
Mars
Erin
8. B. Hartman
Martman Sanitarium
Collumbus
Railway rate legislation discussed by Portlad Oregon convention
At the biennial convention of the Order of Railway Conductors in Portl and Oregon resolutions unanimously back President Roosevelt against rebates and illegalities. They oppose giving Congress wide rate power to an Interstate Commission, arguing it would cause litigation, inequity, and potential rate cuts harming railroad viability. They stress efficiency and fair treatment of workers amid low freight costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of
Portlard
Oregon
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Inter-State Commission
Debate over boron preservative in imported butter
In a letter discussing food safety the USDA faced criticism for excluding Australian butter containing boron preservative. The piece notes Britain’s long use of such preservatives with no proven harm and argues that reducing preservative use would win public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Cie
Londoun
Great Britain
Lieconsiers JL
United States Department of Agiculture
Testing Associations in Wisconsin Dairy Herds
An association near Athens Wisconsin adopts the Danish method to test dairy herds. Twenty six members will have milk from each cow weighed and butterfat tested monthly with a traveling tester paid by the group and housed by participating farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Wis
Creamery finances shape its success and fair dividend approach
A reader argues dividends should not be declared on creamery capital stock especially if shares are uneven. Profits should largely return to milk producers via higher milk prices or be invested in the creamery. The writer notes a 20 percent dividend risk and urges minimal payouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaics Garlinger, Lerrien Co
Mich
Wyarmers’ Keview
Dr Williams Pink Pills Publicized as Strength Restorative
An advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills rapidly restore strength after illnesses like typhoid or scarlet fever. It tells of Mrs. Midendorf recovering after fourteen weeks with the pills and notes their claimed effects on blood, nerves, and vitality. The copy cites a Park Street, Quincy Illinois residence and notes availability from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lins Eyer Kovit
Wills
Williams
Midendorf
Park Street
Quincy
Ill
Defiance Starch Marketing Tactics Reported
The text describes grocers avoiding Defiance Starch citing 12 oz brands in stock and pressure from creditors. It claims Defiance Cold Water Starch prevents lime buildup and sticking to iron, with packaging marked "26 028." It warns against buying from dealers with surplus stock and advocates trust in Defiance for laundry use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ivery
Agony of Sore Hands Ends After Castile Soap Remedy
Mrs Minnie Draw of Stonebury writes how cracked hands kept her from housework and caused pain when wet. After using Castileura Soap and Cutaneous Ointment her hands healed completely, praising the treatment and noting a long-ago Chinese remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera
Lam
Minnie Draw
Dana St. Stonbury
Mors
Defiance Starch Promises Flexible Lasting Textile Care
Ad copy claims Defiance Starch provides flexible lasting starch that resists shaking out or blowing. It advertises improved brightness and smoother results with less product, promising better performance for home laundering.
Cure for Consumption and Odd Advertisements Across Absent Time
A collage of 1900 era notices mix cures for coughs with travel ads and odd commentary. It includes patent remedies like Dr Caldwell’s syrup, Cuban land schemes, starch pricing, and the Colorado Flyer timetable, all framed by mockingly fragmentary prose and promotional blurbs.
Nervous Prostration and a Woman’s Health Claim
A period advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for nervous debility and related female ailments. It cites Mrs. M L Shotwell of Brooklyn who shares relief from nervous prostration, back ache, and insomnia after using the remedy, urging others to consider its benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
Pinkham
Mra
ML. Shotwell
Minbush Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lydia B. Pinkham
Vito
Tor
Lydia J. Pinkham
Tam
Lydia E. Pintham
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Lawton, Oklahoma
Sloan
Drugeatata
Wwe
A. Paxton Gompany Botan
Mang
Bocker
Beckman Bros
Dox Moines
Towar
LE Lewise Binder
Directo
Es Mills
Red River Valley
George
Thompson
Enon Yang
Royen
Grout Vake
Shige Bank
Ison
Opals
Starbrand Shoes
Ling
LION
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Toledo
Olio
Wenry
Capailia
England
New
Denmark
Tulsi
France
New Zealand
Canada
Victoria
Holland
Sweden
New South Wales
Queensland
Germany
Ady
Dr. Wilhims
London
China
Seling
Bes Moines
Lay
Falee
Oures
DRS, Thornton & Minor
Pigo
W. Sastunty
Winslow
Noftona
Pala
Acwoman
David Kennads
Cuba
Quban Land& Steamahip Co
BI Broadway
Olly
Friendship
Colorado
Santa Fe
Dearborn
Chicago
Kaunas Cuy Union Depot
Peis
Otter
Amuel Petc
Far Limite Signature of
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Wrafzer
Bears
Libby
Libby, McNeill & Libby
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