Western Canada corn wins top prize at Kansas City show
A Canadian display at the Government Information Bureau in Kansas City highlights Dent corn from John Hamilton of Kelwood Manitoba winning first prize at the Soil Products Exposition. Western Canada exhibitors claim a strong showing across wheat oats barley potatoes and vegetables with Saskatchewan Manitoba and Alberta cited for numerous awards.
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Canadian Government Information Bureau
Kansas City
John Hamilton
Kelwood
Manitoba
Mr. Hewitt
Charg
Main Street
Canada
America
Minnesota
Crookston
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Western Canada
South Dakota
Canadian Pacific Railway
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Noting Kidney Aches with Rad Salts Remedy Adv
A vintage advertisement urges flushing kidneys with Jad Salts or rad Salts to prevent backache and bladder issues. It claims four ounces dissolved in water daily before breakfast cleanses kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and prevents complications. The piece cites a local druggist praising sales to believers in early intervention.
All-Day Dresses Rise in Welcome Women’s Wardrobe
NE-PHECE advocates all-day dresses as versatile replacements for suit-skirts and blouses. One-piece frocks favor simple, businesslike designs with subtle braid, buttons, or embroidery, offering warmth under coats and ease without a wrap.
Silk Culture Origin Claimed in Chinese History
Silk culture traces to 2600 B.C. begun by Si Ling wife of Emperor Hoang Ti, per Chinese authorities.
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Si-Ling
Hoang- Ti
Salvage Tips For Linen And Household Textiles
Scrap linen gains value as prices rise. Convert worn tablecloths into smaller cloths doilies and centerpieces with crochet edging. Worn sheets yield flat seams for midsection wear and covers for ironing boards and pillow cases protect clothing. A humorous dialogue between door ceiling and floor ends the piece.
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Pachine
Folding Bed Prompted Prayer Lesson
A visiting boy learns that the host folds into a bed and jokes about saying prayers. The host remarks the guest should pray there since the bed folds, prompting a lighthearted exchange from the Buffalo Commercial.
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Buffalo Commercial
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for colds and grippe with two hour dosing. It claims immediate nasal relief and headache dulling, notes no quinine, pleasant taste, and low cost at drug stores.
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Pape
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