Jennie and the Washing Machine Controversy
In a homestead tale Jennie battles inherited toil as she resists a costly washing machine powered by a milking barn upgrade. Joe opposes then relents when a note of family pride and fairness surfaces as Melissa helps and Jennie returns to balance at home.
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Jenny
Joe
Jennie
Jide
Lucy
Jee
Comdensary
Renee
Meliss
Sprague
Melissa
Elsie Dumond
Ceer
Yennie
Warren
Melisa
Allen’s Hardware
Jeni
Jen
Reliable Old Remedy Promises Broad Healing
A vintage note touts a versatile remedy praised for external and internal use. It claims relief for throat issues throat croup whooping cough chest pains colic and various other ailments with a small bottle price and ready availability.
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Thomas
Knighting of a Dog Aboard the Nelson
A bluff old sea dog named Bl served aboard BM and Nelson until recently. He no longer curls up by the bulwarks. Bill, now incased, stood on the quarter deck of the Nelom flagship while crew watched the unusual ceremony aboard.
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Nelson
Nelom
Canadians Travel Most Across U S Canada Boundary
A Canadian government report on 1933 tourism shows U S visitors entry by car totaled 3,096,887 with 24 hour 24 hour and longer stays. rail and steamship visitors numbered 775,000. Expenditures total 77,250,000 Canadian dollars by car travelers and 32,110,000 by rail/sea visitors. Canadians spent 3.878 million in the United States while Americans spent 0.9 million in Canada. Canadians travel about four times as much as Americans.
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United States
Canada
Rich Source of Petroleum in Alberta Bituminous Sands
A Canadian government report highlights Northern Alberta bituminous sand deposits as a major potential petroleum source. The field spans about 1,500 square miles with oil content estimated to meet Canada and U S needs for over a century. Open cut methods could lower costs though commercial testing is pending.
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Alberta
Department of Mines
Canada
United States
Prairie
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Not: Interest in Tax Form Returns Mentioned
A fragment notes an unnamed workman returning an income tax form with a curt note saying he does not want to join the Hearts of Oak. The readable text preserves a terse rejection and a referenced subscription.
Heavy seeding of grain reduces mustard growth finds Ottawa farm study
The Dominion Experimental Farm Field Husbandry Division reports that heavy seeding of barley and oats on mustard-infested land lowers mustard plants and raises grain yield. Trials seed barley at 1, 2, 3 bushels per acre show mustard seed per acre 74, 27, 15 pounds and grain yields 29, 45, 55 bushels respectively. Early onion and corn sowings advised for climate and market. Seeding of over 20,000 grain plots at the Central Experimental Farm begins April 30 with new wheat, oats, and barley varieties under test for rust resistance and potential local value.
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Central’ Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Dominion
Wetherafield
Southport
Central
Central Experimental Farm
Rose Planting Points for Strong Roses
Guidance on handling new rose plants including soaking roots, planting distances by variety, deep planting to protect the union, and the need for thorough moisture. Emphasizes loosening soil, repeated hoeing after rain, and watering deeply rather than lightly to promote vigorous growth.
Slats Diary Notes From The Cradle Of A Rural Home
Fragments from a diary describe a busy week at a rural home. Entries mention Mrs Crum visiting, lam b sauce, courting talk about Curt Fudge, fears about Friday the 13th, Horace Fitch practicing on a cord ion, stock talk, furniture plans, and advertisements for Persian Balm wife mother and child care.
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Briday
Curt Fudge
Lizzy Hutch
Horace Fitch
Horace
Evry
Conserna
Sertan
Raise the Bid at Dance Promises Pocketbook Reward
A man at a dance announced from a chair that he would share his pocketbook bearing $100 with whoever found it. He offered $50 to the finder, and a voice from the back raised the offer to $60.
Alberta Agricultural Pro Production Value Soars in 1933 Season
Alberta's preliminary estimate puts total agricultural production at 113,276,958 for 1933. Field crops are valued at 52,199,000 with a dairy surge driven by higher prices and record creamery butter production reaching 12,726,000 versus 11,850,000 in 1932. Animals slaughtered and sold totaled 20,767,925, up from 17,585,582 in 1932.
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Province of
Alberta
Sailor Letters Home Prompt Humorous Mistake
A sailor recently back from a long voyage receives mail at a port of call. Opening the letter he finds a blank sheet of paper. A friend asks about the blank page and jokes that the letter is from home. Bull explains the issue: he and the minister are not on speaking terms.
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Bill
Bull
Mortgage Sale Notice Listing Property for Public Auction
A mortgage sale announcement states a sale by public auction on May 19 1984 at 1 30 pm local time. The auctioneer Robert John Kere lists Lot 112 Plan 227 Village Lot 28 in the Second Concession of Queuing near Main Street and a paved connecting link Highway. A down payment and purchase terms are indicated with the vendor's solicitor in Aebon Ontario.
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Robert John Kere
Ithe
Sald
Taentain
Batt Property
Aebon Ontario
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Vainkée
Acton
Court of Revision
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Ontario
HE. N. Farmer
Goodrich
Silvertown
Goodrich Silvertown
Silvertowns
A. McIsaac
Ont
Godrich Cana
Optometrist
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The
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