Of Interest to Women and Conceits of the Mind
A sprawling Topeka and New York style column covers fashion, domestic science in schools, and social mores. It notes New York gossip on skirts, sleeves, and etiquette while advising on how women should present themselves, mind health, and homemaking. It discusses London queen Alexandra, the word lady, and a charity infant asylum in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Fin Avenue
Styria
New York
Hunery
Hegertend
Moyeelf
Jay
Topeka City
Ely Federation
Hich
Kansas
Federitina
Mabel Hillis
Parky
Worcester
Mars
Kanmin
Topeka
Pittsburg
Perky
Chicago ‘Tribune
Tady
Viet
Roxehud
Gibson Girls
Wenzell Girls
Winer
London
Alexandra
Queen of
Bogland
England
Lexington
Gingered Peaches and Peach Chutney from old cookbook
A historical recipe page explains pickling and spicing practices for fruits and vegetables. It describes using pure spices and the best vinegar, proper vessel choices, and cool storage. Detailed instructions cover gingered peaches and peach chutney with measurements, layering, and canning steps.
Inquiries Answered on Minted and Predigested Foods
A reader aged 71 seeks guidance on healthy foods suitable for advanced age and delicate digestion. The letter discusses predigested foods, soluble carbohydrates, and gradual dietary adjustments to reduce meal frequency while maintaining nutrition.
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Els
Mothers Duty to Guard Daughters Future
A mother carries vital information for her daughter and must act as watchful guardian on her child’s development. The passage warns of early warning signs in a young girl and urges prompt care, presenting Lydia E. Pinkham's medicine as the trusted remedy during changing health.
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Lydia Oll
Case of a New York Girl of Interest to Every Mother and Daughter
A testimonial letter describes a New York mother praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for a frail daughter, noting heart pain, weight loss, and fatigue. After using the medicine the girl's health improves, menstruation returns, and she gains color. The ad offers free advice to young women from Mrs. Pinkham and urges seeking proven remedies over imitators.
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New York
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mangaget Pasian
Tenth Avenue
New York City
Pickled Beets and Long-Lasting Night Food Prep
A draft discusses pickled beets and night provisions, noting methods to prepare and store for long use. Advice covers boiling tender beets, whole or peeled, and flavoring with cloves bay and horseradish celery salt paprika. Suggestions include canning blends or keeping whole, with cautions on processing and shelf life.
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Gold Dust Twins
NK Fairbank Company
Bomon
St. Louis
York
Sheik Abtallah
Madame Afeling Putt
Chicago Record-Herald
Jing
Wile Mearow
Florope
Bramels Griffon
St Vereat
the Natural Food Co
Niagara Falls, N
Lida Ames Willis
Mariquette
Buildinag
Mator
Bariing Co
Chigo
Mikey
David B. Hill
Tryabita Food
Tryabita Food Go., Ltd
the State Journal
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