Peruna praised for stomach cramps and head catarrh
Missouri reader Mrs Mary Fennell reports Peruna eased cramps in the stomach and helped catarrh of the head, while her sister’s stomach catarrh also improved. Chicago’s Mrs E T Chomer endorses Manalin laxative for liver bowels indigestion and heartburn. A Persna Tablet option is offered for those who object to liquid medicines.
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Mary Fennell
F Mons
Missouri
E. T. Chomer
East 42Nd St
Chicago
Ill
Knowledge of Food Values Necessary to Proper Economy in the Home
The article urges housewives to learn food values before economizing, warns fats are essential, and stresses substituting wisely to avoid harming families or government efforts. It notes war menus but calls for appetizing meals and mentions cooking schools as guidance.
If you don't marry me he will join the army
A suitor declares marriage after military service. The girl retorts with sharp wit about future acquaintance. The quip opens with a dated social quip and ends with a proverb about wine and a bush, hinting at conventional gender roles.
Cuticura Ointment and Soap Ad Appeals to Clear Skin
An advertising blurb promotes Cuticura Ointment to clear pimples by daily gentle application and a five minute wash with Cuticura Soap. It urges ongoing use for routine toilet care and nursery needs, offers a free sample by mail with a book, and ends with a moral quip about business finance.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Bold
Freezone corn remover promises painless relief
A Cincinnati authority touts Freezone drops as a safe quick cure for all corns and calluses. The ad notes small bottle availability at drug stores and claims the product dries instantly without irritating surrounding skin. Also includes assorted clippings and jokes from Exchange and humor captions.
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Cincinnati
Adv
Decorating the Square House by William A Radford
William A Radford explains square house styling with practical layouts and several wall finishes to create distinctive appearances without high cost. Readers can mail two-cent stamps for advice. the piece describes a typical plan with a reception hall, open stair, colonnade, terrace porch, and rooms arranged for space efficiency and living comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A Radford
William A Hadford
Prairie Avenue
Chicaro
Ill
William A. Radford
Novel square-plan house features and rustic exterior
A detailed description explains adjusting wall surfaces to match a desired diameter, with a square-type house showcasing rear corner projections used as a kitchen entrance and a small den. Second floor bays, double chimney for two fireplaces, English-style stucco, exposed rafter ends, and brick basement finishes emphasize a rustic yet graceful exterior.
Disgraced figure harmed by milk cart accident
A distressed man laments Hemmanshaw's misfortune after years in the city. He recalls Hemmanshaw was not seriously injured in a summer accident but feels profound disgrace from the incident, which occurred after a move to the countryside.
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Hemmanshaw
New York Woman Leads Chauffeurs for French Airfields
Mrs J Kendall a prominent New York woman will direct a small army of chauffeurs in transporting portable hangars for American aviators in France. The work will be done under the supervision of the National League for Women's Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kendall
New York
France
National League For ‘Women’s Service
Automatic Paytelier and Teaching by Example
An Automatic Paytelier is described as a compact portable device that instantly outputs each man's amount due in payrolls. It claims to compute payments without arithmetic, using 18 340 predefined payroll figures to cover standard rates and hours worked. The article also notes elephants in India used to capture wild ones and a California diving horse that teaches by example through repeated leaps to train other horses.
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India
California
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