Valuable phase of irrigation promising Western markets and farming spread
The article argues that irrigated western lands open vast markets for eastern goods and boost economies from towns built near irrigation projects. It notes thriving trade, new towns, and rising land values, with alfalfa and diversified agriculture supporting mining, stock, and eastern prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Bennitt
Sacramento
Cal
Arkansas Valley
Pueblo
Kansas
Rockys Ford
la Junta
Las Animas
Lamar
Granada
Holly
Garden City
Denver
Colorado
Rocky Mountain
Pacific
Lax Digest Promises Gentle, Candy Tasting Relief
An advertisement claims Lax Digest as a superior laxative and digestant. It emphasizes gentle action without griping, natural digestion, and no bowel flushing, with prices 10 and 25 cents and money back guarantee. It notes availability via druggists or prepaid mail order from producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D
How to Give Baby Castor Oil Safely
An older instructional piece describes heating castor oil slightly to ease swallowing and using a calm assistant to help. It outlines positioning, a cold compress under the chin, gentle nose manipulation to dull taste, and delivering the dose near the back of the tongue to avoid the bitter flavor.
Medieval Punch Humour in Household Mishap
A fragment from Punch recalls a household mishap where Mistress Jane is asked about sealing a jug handle after a drop yesterday. The speaker admits starting the job but confesses dropping the ferment bottle instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mistress Jane
Jane
Free Trial Box of Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy Offer
A promotional notice offers a free trial size box of Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy described as a snow white antiseptic balm with eucalyptus thymos menthol and other ingredients for nose and throat catarrh. The ad invites readers to test the product and see its claimed relief and lists a 50 cent large jar price with contact in Racine Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
Shoop
Racine
Radfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Women as Photographers and the Patron’s Wish
The piece notes few women succeed as photographers as they tend to photograph women for comfort rather than men. It argues feminine photographers risk overstylizing at the expense of a client’s desire for a likeness and warns that patrons do not want an impressionistic portrait fading into shadows.
Gems and stones used in jewelry described
The passage notes amazonite a translucent green stone worn on a platinum chain to appear detached and serve as a bright color center on a white blouse. It also mentions rose quartz used for necklace ornaments and hat pins as another example of the same kind.
Railroad Cut Through Our Suburb Sparks Local Debate
In a suburb dispute a railroad seeks to dig a cut through the area. Residents argue the plan mars the neighborhood while officials say the change will improve transit. The exchange notes public concerns and a view to design and modest suburban development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Herald
Unsolicited testimonial for Chamberlain remedy cures illness
A Ga man credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after a severe measles episode and rain exposure. He reports lasting health improvement and recommends the product, noting it is sold by Cook Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Sam H. Gwin
Concord
Cook & Sherman
Piles Relief Ointment and Summer Colic Insurance Ad
Piles relief ointment by Dr Shoop promises quick positive results for itching and protruding piles with a nickel capped jar sold by J H Stewart. Also Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy offers 25 cent life saving insurance against colic or diarrhea, sold by Cook and Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
J. H. Stewart
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J. H. Wagner Company
Fort Madison
Lawa
Fenelon
Labor
the Gas Light Co
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Life Insurance
Horace Wild
D. A. Jay
H. R. Baker
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