Free land in Canada tempts American settlers
A period piece discusses land hunger in the United States and argues Canada offers 160 acre homesteads free to settlers. It notes Canadian yields of 34-60 bushels of wheat and 50-100 bushels of oats per acre, with nearby lands priced $12-$30 and railway access. The piece urges consideration of migration as an internal remedy and promotes government agents for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Anada
Iowa
Mortgage Keeps Com Muterville Property In Limbo
A terse exchange reveals no improvements on the Com Muterville property beyond a looming mortgage. The question underscores stalled progress, with ownership tethered to debt rather than development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com- Muterville
Grove's The Old Standard General Tonic Claim
An old advertisement extols Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a universal general tonic with quinine and iron. It touts liver action malaria drive and blood enrichment to strengthen the whole system, priced at 50 cents. A quip argues stimulants would not hurt if used sparingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Age of Youth Ad Promises Hair Darkening Effect
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a solution to gray hairs, claiming it will make users look ten years younger. The promotion targets readers seeking quick cosmetic changes and uses bold language to attract attention.
Dental Artist Draws from Life in Studio Exhibit
A dental artist creates drawings directly from life, showcasing detailed studies of teeth and smiles. The exhibit highlights precise lines, shading, and realism, blending medical insight with artistic observation in a focused collection.
Keeping a Good Stand of Red Clover
USDA guidance explains red clover benefits and risks with nurse crops, noting clipping to control weeds improves growth when sown alone, and too dense grain crops harm moisture and yield. Recommendations cover soil lime, phosphorus, potash, manure top-dressing, stubble height, and weed/ insect risks, plus bulletin 455 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin No. 455
Value of Hog Feeding With and Without Rape Pasture
The South Dakota Agricultural College animal husbandry department tested hog feeding. Pigs fed corn plus rape pasture gained 1.28 pounds daily, while those fed corn alone gained 1.06 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animal Husbandry Department
South Dakota Agricultural College
Silo Savings Urge Farmers On Feed Costs
The notice urges farmers to plan for a silo next fall to cut feed costs. It argues that having one or two silos on each farm last year would have saved significant feed expenditures.
Building a Poultry House for Effective Ventilation
A poultry house with glass only and no muslin holds high moisture and low temperature with rapid changes. An extreme open-front design improves conditions if birds are shielded from rain snow and drafts. Muslin and glass fronted walls work well, hollow tile walls are costly but desirable, and double wall roosting closets aid shed-roof houses. Proper ventilation in shed-roof, paper covered houses lowers spring and summer temperatures. Tongued and grooved boards with building paper reduce radiation and share cost advantages.
Blood in milk from udder vessel ruptures
Blood in milk results from ruptures of small blood vessels in the udder. Blood leaks into milk ducts and appearance does not indicate disease. Ruptures are often caused by the cow striking her udder against objects.
Grain Loss Without Silo Hits Farmyard Stock
A farm reports extensive feed loss due to absence of a silo, leaving stored grain vulnerable and reducing overall feed reserves for livestock. No further details on mitigation or dates are provided.
Definition of perfect soil by Prof Alfred Vivian
Professor Alfred Vivian of Ohio State University defines a perfect soil as a mixture with sand to absorb air and moisture, clay to stay cool and limit leaching, lime to aid decay, and organic matter to retain moisture and fuel chemical processes in soils. This description emphasizes balanced proportions for productive land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Vivian
Department of Agricultural Chemistry
Ohio State University
Always in Demand More Sheep Should Be Raised
The demand for lamb and mutton is always strong, suggesting farmers should increase sheep production to meet steady market needs. Local markets show persistent appetite for wool and meat, supporting expansion.
Latest corset cover design for combination garments in fashion
A feature on a new corset cover design that integrates with wide skirts and new bodice lines. It describes a broad bodice band with shoulder straps, removable supports, and options for embroidery, lace edges, and contrasting flounces. The piece notes fabric choices from lawn to satin and the season’s trend toward elaborate petticoats with furbelows and ribbons.
Fashion Hints for a Little Girl's Wardrobe
The piece recommends white crepe de chine for chemisettes, checked taffeta trims on plain color dresses, and button trimming on suits and frocks. Utility coats often reach dress length, while silk jersey outfits suit everyday wear. New silks come in bold checks and stripes. mouse color flatters. Flannel blazer jackets pair with serge skirts for street wear and many evening dresses show short puff sleeves.
Neatness in Dress Now Easier Yet Demands Careful Details
A vintage guide notes neater dressing has become easier than in the past with fewer belt and braid pitfalls. It emphasizes clean shoes and polished footgear, tidy hair with nets, immaculate gloves, and quality handbags. Small touches like a pure white handkerchief complete the smart look.
Washing Spots for White Cloths
Instructions say only truly white spotted fabrics may be washed. Broad cloth items can be cleaned when soiled using warm water and good white soap. Wash thoroughly rinse without wringing and hang while still wet. After a few hours they will be smooth and ready to wear.
Woman Recovers After Six Years of Illness with Lydia E Pinkham
Mrs J S Barlow of Columbus Ohio credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after six years of female troubles and nervousness. She says the medicine eased stomach pain improved appetite and helped her regain weight from 118 to 127 pounds. She urges other women to use the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. S. Barlow
South 4Th St
Lydia BE
Pinkham
Must Be in Town Widow’s Child Quips at Doctor Visit
A Cleveland Leader excerpt recalls four year old Mary, daughter of a physician, playing near the office. A visitor asking if the doctor went to the country prompts Mary to quip that he must be in town since all his country patients are dead, a witty line reflecting small-town humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Cleveland
Coveted by all yet possessed by few hair whitening cure
An old ad copy extols La Creole Hair Dressing promising to restore gray streaked or harsh hair to its former beauty for $1. An unrelated humorous exchange and a daily fly killer ad fragment appear, mentioning H Somers Brooklyn address and a speed comparison between telephone and telegraph with a quip about telling a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
N. Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Peoria Journal
We Are
State Journal
Bright
Dean
Missouri
Thomas H. Cockrell
Flora Ave
Kansas City
Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
N.Y
Quest Hunt
Dale
A.B. Richards Medicine Co
Sherman, Tex
Cutter Laboratory
Berksleys Qual. Or
Chicago
Gallstone Remedy Co
Dearborn Sh
Chikege
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!