Pink Pills Said to Cure Chronic Vomiting in Chicago Woman
Mrs Sarah L Brooks of 45 Lincoln Park Chicago recounts a five year battle with vomiting. After trying many doctors she used Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and within four months her spells ceased and her weight rose from 94 to 142 pounds. She credits the pills with restoring digestion and strength and says she always keeps them on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Trocks
Dr. Wil
Dr. Williams
Pink Pilla
Draggiste
Noted Royal Figures Across Arts and Reform
A catalog of portraits and observations presents Princess Henry of Battenberg illuminating volumes for Queen Victoria, and mentions engineering aptitude in the Afghan ameer, Prince Abbas Hilmi, khedive of Egypt, with his village project and five language mastery. It also highlights Empress Ruasfa’s stance on female suffrage and the rise of women’s education and clubs across Europe. The piece links royal interests in culture, industry, and social reform.
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Henry of
Battenberg
Victoria
Thomas A Kempis
Ameer
Afghanistan
Albert
Thurn ‘and Taxis
Prinee Abbas Hilmi
Khedive
Egypt
London
Koulbeh
Cairo
Ruasfa
Femal
St. Petersbur
The Field of Electrics From an Era of Power
An overview of electric advances notes 746 watts per horsepower and current flow through wounded parts, argon’s lightness, copper production growth from electricity, incandescent light efficiency, and the electrometer’s sensitivity. It also highlights a Tampa exhibit of 108 lamps and Germany’s 25th anniversary of electric traction with 5500 km rail and 8702 motor cars as of 1903.
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United States
Europe
Tampa
St. Louis
America
Germany
Berlin
Buying Milk by Fat for Cheese Quality and Price
Prairie Farmer argues cheese factories should pay farmers by butter fat content using the Babcock test. Higher fat yields more cheese and richer cheese, encouraging breeding for richer milk and higher market prices. Prof. Farrington’s figures support fat-based payment to align incentives for producers and processors.
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Babcock
B. H. Farrington
Farrington
Water Drawing Device for Pail Lift
A simple expedient to tilt a water pail from a well uses a small cord attached to the handle side and looped through the pail rope. Pulling tight fits the pail when resting on water, then pull the rope to raise the full pail united lines. The device, praised by Orange Judd Farmer, aids small wells.
Cement trough for cows by Wisconsin dairyman
The Wisconsin dairyman praises a cement trough for cows as highly practical. He describes cow manger construction with a plank platform and slanting timber, noting the trough and tack top slant toward the cows and the gutter nearly level with the herd, per Farm and Home.
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Charles Edminster
Open English market for dairy products inferred from trade data
An analysis notes England imported 219000 tons of butter last year while the United States exported about 4000 tons, suggesting England offers a market over 50 times larger than U S exports. England buys cheese totaling about 136000 tons with U S exports around 8000 tons valued at 2250000 dollars. Canada exports ten times U S cheese, implying England alone could absorb about 40000000 dollars worth annually.
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England
United States
Canada
N. Y. Sun
A Cure for Kicking Cows
A practical farmer suggests a simple remedy to stop cows from kicking during milking. A snug strap fitted around the body in front of theudder prevents hind-leg movement and deters kicking after a single try. He notes Colts can be tamed similarly but with a tighter buckle.
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Midland Farmar
Dairy cows need little exercise in winter say Western Ontario dairymen
Mr Glendinning told the Western Ontario Dairymen's association that cows at peak milk do not need much outdoor exercise. He recounted a lesson from his stable when a worker wanted to turn cows out. All cows except a dry one returned to stalls within minutes, illustrating cows' limited need for outdoor activity. The anecdote emphasized cows gain exercise from producing milk and remain well fed indoors.
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Glendinning
Western Ontario Dairymen's Association
Little Dairy Pointers From N Y Farmer Opinion
The piece argues for well cared pigs of cows and milker skill as decisive to dairy quality. It warns against kicking cows and poor milking, stresses timely cream removal, proper rumination of ripeness, and scrupulous farm management to avoid inferior butter and milk. It emphasizes alignment of cow, milker, and farm practices for consistent cream.
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Ian
N. Y
Feed Calves Separately Stanchion Plan by Paul Svenson
A simple light stanchion design reduces calf crowding and feed waste in barns and fields. Uprights of 1x4 inch stock form a lock with a top piece and bottom brace three feet six inches apart. Four inch spacing accommodates smaller calves, resting on a rigid plank when open.
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Paul Svenson
Homestead
Varieties of Butter and Unusual Uses Described
The article explains different butters including paraffin butter made from wood tar and Shea butter. Shea butter is produced from the kernel of Bassia parkil in East India and Africa, with a walnut size kernel inside an edible fleshy cap. The tree grows to 25 to 35 feet, and the fat is tough and sticky, ranging from white to greenish gray, rich in stearine.
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India
Africa
Reverend Lorimer's Caution on Drinking at Harvard
Rev George C Lorimer known for Tremont Temple work and Harvard ties reportedly advised against moderate drinking. An undergraduate pressed for opinion, Lorimer warned that drinking is perilous, noting many drunkards began as moderate drinkers and that beer can progressively weaken resolve.
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George C. Lorimer
Aix
Boston
Tremont Temple
Lorimer
Pass Granted Sparks Mixed Railroading Banter
A railroad worker seeks a pass and is questioned by a director who compares it to asking a farmer for a lift. The piece promotes Nickel Plate Road service to major eastern cities with affordable dining and no extra fares, plus stopovers at Niagara Falls and Chautauqua Lake. It also mentions a marriage license anecdote and a Kansas City Southern excursion schedule for 1904.
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Nickel Plate Road
Ft. Wayne
Cleveland
Erie
Buffalo
New York
Boston
Insurmountable Indignant Letter Echoes Old Gentleman Tale
A fragmentary note quotes an irate letter dictated by a clever elderly man. The stenographer’s inability to express a point leads to a near clairvoyant aside. The excerpt contrasts with adages about thinking before speaking. The era tone hints at press humor from Argonaut and Chicago Tribune snippets.
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Stenog
Faunielie Caine
Argonaut
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Boston Globe
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Bouthera Ry
Kansas
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Texas
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G. P
Chicago Tribune
Fiso
Boyer ‘Trinity Springs
Fed
St. Jacobs Oil
Prien
Amd Soc
Putnam
St.louis
Chicago
Uni
St. Louis World’s Fair
St. Louis Union Station
DYES
Onde Oeeon Ie
Emmons
Coleman
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dean Mas
PrxxtraAm
Lydia E. Pinkeham
Wousen
Mas
Laura Eumons
Walker
Dean Mus
Bel
Launa Bette Cone
Commercial Hotel
Nashville
Tenn
Cat
Lydia EK
Lyns
Mass
Sone
Pioneer Fuel Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Imal Hat Alhene
Piso
Piso Company
A and
Liberty Streets
Warren
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