Western Canada wins wheat prizes at Soil Products Expo
In Peoria Western Canada dominates the wheat awards winning first second and third prizes with S Larcombe of Manitoba receiving top honors. Farmers face favorable profits with yields around 20 bushels per acre and potential returns near 40 dollars per acre as land values rise in prairie provinces.
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Canada
Troy
Uae
Western
United States
Joague Vielttes
Pete
Ted Wreeddh
Catholic Voices in Prohibition Debate Spark Controversy
Fragmentary text shows heated national debate over liquor laws with quotes attributed to Cardinal Gibbons Archbishop Ireland and Archbishop Keane. The piece discusses anti liquor activism within the Roman Catholic church and cites calls for sweeping prohibition measures.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Archbishop Ireland
Tate
John J. Keane
Liquor's wartime impact noted in unions and social ills
The excerpt cites changes in union membership and hours under a wet regime, detailing shifts in the painters and carpenters unions, barbers, and a brewery switch to an ice factory. It also quotes Judge Germill of Chicago on links between drinking, prostitution, and crime, warning of broader social harms during wartime.
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Beta Petutios Hove Conde
Wifus
Me Bopouniens
Vhiew Ten
Carpenters’ Union
Ovo
Shreveport
Painters Union
Painters’ Union
Berdstigen and
Eharacter
Germill
Chicago
Prohibition Tightens Across Mexican States
Prohibition takes effect in Chihuahua and Sonora under decree attributed to President Carranza. General Plutarco Calles enforces liquor bans in Sonora, with enforcement at camps and mining sites and drivers barred from liquor sales in the region.
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Chihuahua
Sonora
Pyo
Carranza
Flas Calles
Prohibition
Russia Still on Wagon in Prohibition Debate
A garbled wire service style note suggests Prof. A Tiev of Ohio State University discusses continued prohibition, with references to press and revolt but no clear change. The fragmentary text hints at ongoing restrictions and political tensions without concrete outcomes.
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A. Tiev
Ohio State Universite
Pranes
Powerful German Ally and Its Impact on Supply
The article notes a rival force described as Germanys strongest ally, blamed for disrupting food shipments more than submarines. It emphasizes the severity of this threat to logistics and wartime supplies.
Proclamation of Cyrus Opens Return to Jerusalem
The lesson outlines Cyrus first year after conquering Babylon, his decree allowing Jews to return and rebuild the Lord's house, and the generous support from neighbors. It notes ethical duties, the roles of Judah Benjamin leaders, priests Levites artisans, and the restoration of sacred vessels from Babylon.
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Israel
Cyrus
Babylon
Titan
Jeremiah Ghar
Tle
House of God
Pitas Sorehietiv
Judah
Benjamin
God
Nebuchadnezzar
Belshazzar
Jerusalem
Poverty as a Moral Stance in Bovee’s View
A quotation on poverty arguing that poverty is only contemptible when its bearer feels it as evil. It suggests dignity in not admitting distress and challenges social judgment by reframing wealth versus mindset.
Love's Secret in Daily Service to God
A concise reflection attributes love to constant service for God rather than seeking grand deeds. It emphasizes humility and small acts as faithful devotion, quoting Frederick W. Faber to highlight sacred duty in everyday life.
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God
Frederick W. Faber
Honest Endeavors and Gallant Struggles
A reflective note on virtue and perseverance quoting Dickens. It asserts success in honest endeavor and victory in every gallant struggle as a guiding ideal.
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Dickens
Power of Littles Trifles and Perfection Quote
Quote attributed to Michael Angelo on the power of small things and perfection. The note frames trifles as a path to excellence and suggests even minor acts can reflect high standards.
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Michael Angelo
Cut Cut Crooked Sticks War Fuel and Scoundrels
Forestry experts urge New York farmers to use dead and dying timber to cut fuel costs during wartime. They advise burning fallen logs and removing crooked trees to prevent misuse by criminals, linking this to a wartime moral on integrity.
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New York
Relieving Anxiety Amid Sugar Shortage Rumor
Dialog shows concern over wartime disruption to business and a rumored sugar shortage in the United States. The pair discuss preferring a car ride over chocolates while focusing on domestic shortages and anxiety about wartime impacts.
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Algernon
United States
Tony Tiie
Fast Friends and Leagues of Kinship
Dialog snippets reveal social bonds and trust as two speakers reflect on friendship. One line hints at gratitude and inclusion, while another notes surprising generosity. The exchange underscores themes of belonging and loyalty among close companions.
Blank Page Student Splashes Fiji Islanders Tale Joke
In Normal City a pupil submitted a blank composition with only the title The Home Life of the Fiji Islanders. Principal Lee Deird asks why the subject was chosen. the student replies Because they write any, triggering laughter from classmates in Indianapolis News.
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Munele
Lee Deird
Diffie
Roscoe
Baird
Qianapolis
Cuba to reclaim land with 32 mile Matanzas canal
A wide fertile area in Matanzas province Cuba will be reclaimed through the construction of a 32 mile canal. The project aims to improve drainage and irrigation for agricultural use and regional development.
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Matanzas
Cuba
Soldiers First The Rule At Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Sunday evening at Ft. Benjamin Harrison a crowd waited at the interurban station as a car filled with sisters and relatives arrived. Soldiers on leave offered to let the women use the train and waited for another car, then the civilians boarded a train while the soldiers moved on toward town.
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Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Lttle
Indianapolis News
Time Variations Across Honolulu Plantations
A. P. Taylor reports Honolulu plantations show diverse clock settings with three main times: plantation solar time standard time and railway time. Ilo Sugar advances clocks by 30 minutes while Pohala Tawalian Agricultural shifts 40 minutes. Other plantations range from 2 minutes to 60 minutes ahead. A uniform time may be adopted.
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Honolulu
Papaikou
A. P. Taylor
Ilo Sugar Company
Pohala
Tawalian Agricultural Company
Not Very
The dialogue reveals a playful exchange about happiness and status. A quip questions how content a king can be in modern times, contrasting royal notions with everyday sentiment.
European Experimenters Link Explosions to Telephone Sparks
European researchers report that explosions at gas works can be triggered by sparks from telephone equipment. The finding highlights risks of using telecommunication devices near gas infrastructure and calls for safety measures.
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