Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound testimonial
Mrs May Harvin of Edgerton Wisconsin credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound with curing her female troubles after doctors failed and says back pain and menstrual distress faded within a week and she gained weight. She recommends the medicine and a $5000 forfeit is offered if the letter is not genuine.
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Prigsnam
Lydia E._Pinkham
May Harvin
Edgerton
Wis
Pres. Household
Mrs. Haule
Edgerton, Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Government Sends Sea Island Cotton Seed to Porto Rico
The U S government via the Mayaguez agricultural station will supply free Sea Island cotton seed to Porto Rican planters for experiments. Up to four pounds per farmer, with results and samples to be sent to Washington. A circular from R M Walker urges strict quarantine against Mexican boll weevil and exclusive use of Sea Island seed.
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United States
Mayaguez
Porto Rico
Sea Island
Mark D. Gardener
Edisto Island
South Carolina
Office of Industrial Plants
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
D. C
Gardener
R. M. Walker
Walker Cotton and Industrial Company
San Juan
Walker
Deail
Warning to Young Men on Crossing Knees
A medical authority warns that crossing knees compresses blood vessels and causes aches and pains. The Chicago Tribune notes the inference that men should not rest another person on their knee.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Russia Skips St Louis Fair Says North American
The Philadelphia North American reports Russia declines participation in the St Louis exposition, asserting it can present a strong display in the Far East instead.
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Russia
St. Louis Fair
Philadelphia
Far East
Jaws Shot Veteran Finds Relief With Postum Drink
A Civil War veteran who lost his jaws after a 1866 battle discusses lifelong invalid status, Medal of Honor, and how Postum eased his severe dyspepsia. He contrasts coffee’s effects with Postum, claiming coffee worsens digestion and sleep while Postum aids digestion and comfort. He invites readers to use his name and notes the Army could have benefited from Postum.
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Vicksburg
Congress of the United States
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Water power for a farm contrivance
A Farm Journal description outlines a walking beam style water power device. A balanced pole holds a water bucket on one end and a counterweight on the other. Water fills the bucket and weight causes descent to lift the other end. When the bucket hits ground the valve releases water and the cycle repeats. A loose plug forms the bucket valve with a spike to prevent loss.
Roads for Middle West Embrace Great Need for State Aid
A Springfield Illinois convention on good roads draws about 200 delegates with Senator Latimer advocating national aid to fund road projects. The discussion shows strong support but some opposition led by Prof. Baker. Regions lack local materials like stone and gravel, forcing hauling costs, yet Missouri Minnesota and Illinois report some progress with mining slag and novaculite roads.
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Middle West
Springfield
Ill
Latimer
South Carolina
Congress
Col. Brownlow
Tennessee
Baker
The
State University
Mississippi Valley
Illinois
Iowa
Arkansas
Missouri
Minnesota
Grain for Cows on Pasture Pasture Feeding Worthwhile
Farmers' Record notes that feeding grain to cows on pasture is beneficial despite not immediate payback. Winter rations should be halved in summer except in very dry months when higher grain may be needed. Benefits show in calf thrift and cow vigor when entering winter, shaping long term herd health and productivity.
Dairy care and milkers determine a cow's value and milk yield
The article argues that proper care and comfortable quarters boost milk flow and quality. It warns against neglect and poor milking, noting that a cow mismanaged by one milker can perform poorly until another milker takes over. It stresses mud-free winter housing and warns against waste and high costs from keeping cows at home.
Waste in Dairy Farming Seeks Profit Through Labor Mastery
A Hoard's Dairyman excerpt argues profitable dairy farming hinges on efficient labor and science. It condemns waste in cow quality, feeding, disease, soil fertility, young stock care, and lack of informed management, urging farmers to master ideas and methods like professional experts for larger profits and honor.
Wheeled moving crate aids stock transport and meat dishes from Africa
A guide notes a movable crate on wheels for loading hogs sheep and calves, then wheeled out to relief labor. It also cites a South Africa traveler who praises dishes such as giraffe eland zebra and guinea fowl while warning that lions ostrich alligator and snakes may not appeal to Americans.
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Ralston M. Westinghouse
South Africa
Uttermost Salvation Tale Told By Daly
Dan Daly, recently deceased actor, was noted for attending Salvation Army meetings in New York. He shared stories, including a Fifth Avenue hotel anecdote where a captain asked a commercial traveler if he was saved. The traveler replied yes, prompting the captain to declare to the crowd that God can save to the uttermost.
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Dan Daly
Idie
New York
Salvation Army
New York Trbune
Daly
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Army
Bigelow Address Recalls Humorous Wedding Quip
Poultney Bigelow, newly named chair of foreign relations at Boston University, spoke to Chicago's Twentieth Century club. A young man congratulated him awkwardly and Bigelow cited a New Hampshire wedding remark about the groom appearing bold as a sheep while being tied up.
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Poultney Bigelow
Boston University
Twentieth Century Club
Chicago
Mr. Bigelow
New Hampshire
Dodd's Kidney Pills Said To Save Life Of Five Year Old
A Maple Hill Iowa mother treated her ailing son Verne with Dodd's Kidney Pills after doctors failed to help. Within days signs of improvement appeared and after two boxes he fully recovered. Mrs Barfoot credits the remedy with saving his life.
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Maple Hill
Verne
J. Barfoot
Dodd
Extremes in Temperature Quip Highlights Civic Banter
A Yonkers Statesman cartoon caption satire contrasts a friend described as an even Suna man with phrases hot under the collar and cold feet. The piece comments on how proper attire prompts social attention.
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Crimsonbeath
Yonkers Statesman
Doctor Advocated Operation Peruna Made Knife Unnecessary
Eva Bartho of New York City describes severe leucorrhea and uterine ulceration that doctors urged surgery for. After nine bottles of Peruna she reports improved health and avoidance of operation, joined by endorsements from several prominent women including Belva Lockwood and Mrs General Longstreet.
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Eva Bartho
East 12Th St
New York City
N. Y
Veruna
Senator Roach
Larimore
N. Dak
Senator Warren
Cheyenne
Wyo
Belva Lockwood
General Longstreet
Washington, D. C
Peruna
Helen Rolof
Kaukauna
Wis
Muriel Armitage
Greenwood Ave
Detroit
Mich
Royal Templars of Temperance
Lam
Lucy M. Riley
Davenport St
Cleveland
Ohio
Effects of Scotch Whisky at Banquet
A Gunner describes drinking Scottish whisky at a banquet until he saw triple and heard ringing in the ears. Guyer counters that the experience was worse, noting he heard bagpipes. Philadelphia Record report presents a humorous account of sensory effects.
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Gunner
Guyer
Philadelphia
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease Ad
A. S. Olmsted advertises Allen's Foot-Ease promising relief for sore feet and fitting new shoes. Sample free and sold by druggists and shoe stores in Le Roy New York. A Philadelphia preacher blames women's extravagance for bachelorhood while questioning male extravagance in return.
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Allen's
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Pernuna Cures Many Women Says Patient Letter
A testimonial claims prolonged headache and later perfect health after using Peruna. The piece asserts Peruna’s success across catarrh and urges women with female weakness to write Dr. Hartman in Columbus Ohio for free treatment directions.
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Pernna
Lucy M. Riley
Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Hartman Sanitarium
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