Woman Credits Lydia Pinkham Medicine for Alleviating Pain
A River Falls Wisconsin woman shares that Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound saved her from surgery and eased back and abdominal issues. She urges others to seek the remedy and credits the product with avoiding an operation. She invites letters to Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breck River Falls
Wis
Piakhem
Mre. A.W
Black River Falls
Abe
Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Proven Swamp-Root Aids Weak Kidneys
An ancient remedy claim promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney and bladder troubles. It asserts a gentle healing effect on kidneys, liver, and urinary symptoms, urging readers to try a bottle from drug stores or request a sample by sending ten cents to Wilmer & Co. Binghamton NY with newspaper mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Thone
Wilmer & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Service flags and Caticura ads appears in period columns
A jumble of items from a vintage column includes an advertisement for Cuticura soap and ointment with free samples from Boston, notes on a New Service Flag designed by Maurice Clement in the Navy, and a quip about actor Joe Jeffersan cashing a Detroit bank check with a line from a play.
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Dept. X
Boston
Maurice Clement
Texas
Quartermaster Clement
Carrick
Selener
Joe” Jeffersan
Detroit
Archneider
Care for a New Car Finish Through Regular Washing
Guidance on maintaining car varnish with frequent washing using clear cool water. Warns against neglect, mud, and city pollutants, and outlines step by step cleaning of top, upholstery, body, and chassis with brushes, sponge, and soap solutions. Advises examining others’ cars to learn proper technique and stresses avoiding harsh, careless washing that dulls luster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castile
Automobile Do Nots From a Vintage Car Note
A dated guide lists driving cautions and maintenance reminders. Do not pour oil into the engine with dirt present. Do not race the engine when it is not drawing. Do not neglect coolant level and keep antifreeze ready. Check battery liquid every two weeks. Do not ride with your feet on pedals. Do not let headlights rest on. Do not drive fast on slick streets. Do not run with advanced spark or fully retarded timing. Do not start with wide throttle. Do not neglect lubrication of the engine.
Tool Removes Cotter Pins From Recycled Forge Tool
A description explains making a cotter pin removal tool from an old file or similar metal by hammering the head to form a punch. The image caption notes the method as depicted and references the handcraft technique.
Fragments Describe Stewart Lever Pin Extraction
The fragmentary text explains inserting the outer pin, starting the lever, reversing the tool, and drawing out the pin with a hook. It records a mechanical procedure in terse terms without context or outcome.
Liberty Bonds or See U. S. Lose: Hart Urges Subscriptions
Albert Bushnell Hart argues that the nation must all spend to win the war. He cites Revolutionary references and the Liberty Bell to urge every inhabitant to buy the third Liberty loan, stressing that pooled sacrifice sustains the army and homeland defense.
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Albert Bushnell Hart
Vigilantes
United States of America
United States
Rock of Gibraltar
Lberty
Mae
Liberty
Lexington
Miinois
Bensington
Eutaw
Rocky Mount
Trenton
Yorktown
Liberty Bell
Butte
Savsage Banks
Trust Companies
Treasuries
France
Belgium
Red Cross
Bodie
Headlight Focus Tips For Proper Road Illumination
The article instructs motorists to adjust headlights by aiming one lamp at a white wall 20 or 4 feet away to remove a central black spot, then calibrating the second lamp to illuminate the road edges for balanced visibility. It emphasizes achieving full use of headlight range and avoiding uneven lighting.
Training School Opens To Train Auto Service Technicians
A well known motor car company launches a technical service training school open to men with no prior automobile experience. Each accepted trainee will be paid while learning, preparing technically trained personnel for service stations nationwide.
Socket Wrenches Are Best Buy For Handyman
A reader notes that a man who buys a box of socket wrenches proves practical taste and readiness for repairs. The suggestion emphasizes quality tools and long term usefulness in home projects.
Highway policy during war shapes vital road projects
The American Association State Highway Officials publish a wartime policy prioritizing construction and completion of vital highways tied to the war effort. States are asked to describe one road project with materials, cost, federal funds sought, purpose, and wartime impact, guiding federal aid plans and efficient transport of materials amid disruption to road work nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
United States
Condemnation of Highway Types in Public Debate
A paper by TH. Preometer argues public opinion drives road type choices more than cost. He notes laypeople judge by visible results, not expenditures, and that engineers select proper designs but sentiment can derail optimal options.
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TH. Preometer
Maintengiver
Highway Department
State of Hines
Prices and judgments burden road improvement use
The text argues roads are expensive and unsatisfactory, with critics condemning costs without proper study. It urges public education on economic principles of road work, including maintenance andChoosing appropriate methods. It also notes rural worries about road quality, farm costs, and dairy efficiency.
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