Advances in Science Make Waves and Metals Stand Out
The report surveys high temperature feats in electric arcs and furnaces. It notes grain spoilage in milled foods and household corn grinding in Mexico. It describes Zeiss Verant lenses for relief photographs and compares Herz and Marconi radio waves. It adds details on radium argeltiferum with copper iron silver phosphorus, and introduces zimali um a German alloy of aluminum magnesium and zinc with strong traits and limited conductivity.
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Mexico
Zeiss
Herz
Marconi
Atlantic
Quotations on marriage and gender from the Houston Post
A collage of witty lines about women and men. The notes mock marriage, money, and social roles with pointed zingers attributed to the Houston Post.
Keeping a Secret Worth the Sugar or Vinegar
A witty snippet from the New York Sun quotes Stella asking how to hide a secret and Bella replying secrets last longer in sugar than in vinegar. The brief exchange captures playful dialogue on secrecy.
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Stella
Bella
N. Y
Simple Life Promoted by Grape-Nuts Health Claim
A reader advocates a simple diet centered on Grape-Nuts, recounting weight gain from 108 to 126 pounds and improved strength, nerves, and clarity after six months. The testimonial credits Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and notes a promotional booklet in each package titled The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Fencing Out Cutworms Protects New Fruit Trees
An article explains how claylike cutworms attack young fruit trees and garden crops. It advises a paper barrier around trunks, tar paper strips nine inches long to deter worms, and simple traps using boards to kill hidden pests.
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Farm Journal
Special care of the cow for better milk production
Farm Journal urges careful husbandry of dairy cows in the weeks before freshening. Do not feed heavy grain, keep bowels open, prevent chilling, and give warm water for two days after illness. Begin proper care now and improvements will follow.
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Farm Journal
Fowl Breeding Ratios for Free Range and Confined Housing
The guide states one male is enough for each dozen hens in free range flocks, unless the variety is very inactive where more males are advised. For closely confined flocks, one male per dozen hens is sufficient on average.
Dr Moore gifts nitrogen fixing bacteria patent to public
Washington scientist Dr. George T. Moore, who patented methods for culturing and distributing nitrogen fixing bacteria, has deeded the patent to the Agriculture Department for public use. The bulletin describes a method to inoculate leguminous seeds and dry cultures for worldwide distribution, boosting soil nitrogen and crop yields in alfalfa clovers beans and peas.
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George T. Moore
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Moore
Department
Farmers of America
Bulletin
Prof
Nobbe
Germany
The Crack in the Poultry House
An ad warns of a small crack in a poultry house causing drafts leading to colds, roup, and disaster. It urges readers to inspect and repair any openings to prevent disease and failure in their flocks.
Hoge Can Be Grown Profitably on Clover Farms
The article argues that Hoge yields profit on any farm capable of growing clover. It emphasizes versatility and farm-wide suitability, suggesting widespread adoption for increased returns.
Jiu Jitsu Clash Fails Against Hooded Attacker
A Houston Post quote recounts a street encounter where a jiu jitsu practitioner tried a come along hold on a mugger. The assailant overpowered him, leaving the victim badly injured and questioning the method’s efficacy without proper training.
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Houston Post. Oy
Dodd’s Kidney Pills Praised By Ex Sheriff For Cure Claims
Scott City Kansas March 29 Special reports claim Dodd’s Kidney Pills cure Bright’s disease diabetes rheumatism and bladder troubles. The ad notes early stage kidney disease benefits and cites Ex-Sheriff James Scott of Scott County who says eight boxes helped his kidney ailment. Chicago Daily News quote included.
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Scott City
Kan
Dodd
Bright
James Scott
Scott County
New Remedy Pusheck Kura Promises Universal Cure
A new remedy claimed to cure all ills on a fixed science basis. It promises relief from weakness, rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, blood impurities, eczema, digestive troubles, kidney and liver issues, and heart diseases. The ad urges mail order for $1 to Dr. C. Pusheck in Chicago and mentions an illustrated book.
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Nature
Kuro
Pusheck
C. Pusheck
Chicago
Canada
Cuticura Remedies Promoted for Women’s Health
An advt extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills for antiseptic cleaning of mucous surfaces blood and fluids. It claims local and constitutional treatment for weakening discharges ulcerations inflammations itchings irritations relaxations displacements pains irregularities and related female ailments. It cites Chesterfield quotes honesty error pitied not ridiculed.
Pazo Ointment Ad Claims Cures for Piles in 6 to 14 Days
An aging advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles itching bleeding or protruding with Pazo Ointment. The ad boasts a refund if the product fails within six to fourteen days and cites a general maxim about cunning management by Junius as part of its copy.
Why Women Seek Professions Men Dominate
A bystander notes puzzling gender roles as women push into male dominated fields while men replace them in trades long viewed as feminine. The remark highlights social tensions over expected work domains and gendered career norms.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe pleasant laxative to remove undigested poisons and relieve headache constipation and biliousness. It claims immediate notable improvement and offers money back if it fails. The ad cites 50c and 1.00 prices and druggist availability. A later political jab notes that voters elect good men while despising their opponents.
Proverbs and notices from old letters and editorials
Do not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption has an equal for coughs and colds. J I Boyer Trinity Springs Ind Feb 15 1900. The telephone is 29 years old. Central that party we called 29 years ago busy yet Albany Argus.
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J. I. Boyer
Trinity Springs
Ind
Elso
Central
Albany Argus
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement From Topeka Officer
Mrs C E Bumgardner of Topeka Kansas a local Rebeccas officer writes that after using Doans Kidney Pills for kidney troubles and related pains the problems gradually disappeared. She states she was well after a second package and endorses the remedy. Free trial address Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. For sale by all dealers price 50 cents.
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CG. E. Bumgardner
The
Rebeccas
Topeka
Kans
Kansas Avenue
Doan
C. E. Bumgardner
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
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FOR
Chesterfield
Junius
Lion Coffee
Grocers Everywhere
Woolson Spice CO
Toledo
Ohio
St. Jacobs
Piso
Indies
Piso Company
Clark and
Liberty Streets
Warren, PA
Panama
Chagreg
Canal
de Lessep
United States
Warren J. Lynch
Map Dept
Cincinnati
A. Paxton
Boston
S Kuro
Washington St
Ill
Pueheck
Posteck
P. O
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