Hog market optimism amid high prices and strong demand
The article outlines how wartime shifts boosted hog production and markets in western Canada, noting high prices, profitable feed costs, and anticipation of a strong year. It highlights the Calgary based P Burns Company data on monthly hog prices from 1910 to 1915 and discusses land costs, feed, and market prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opia
Ora Canada
Alberta
Rockies
P. Burns
Calgary
Kansas druggists endorse kidney medicine ad
An OCR fragment shows Kansas druggists promoting a kidney medicine amid sales pitches and sample offers. It mentions Kilmer's Swam mp-Koot and warnings about bone pain, with references to advertising copy, regions like New York and Minnesota, and sample distributions amid legal disclaimers.
European War Year Ago This Week Recaps Major Front News
A digest recalling events from May 1915 to June 1915 includes French gains in northern France, Austro-German offensives in Tyrol and Carinthia, heavy fighting in Gallipoli, Italian advances toward the Mohs e river, German air raids on Venice and London, and naval actions in the Aegean Sea and Marmara. The note cites battles near Arras, Przemysl, and Hooge, plus umpteen troop movements and counterattacks across multiple fronts.
Fragmented Readable Bits From an Early 20th Century Page
The fragmented text mentions public health notes on tuberculosis death rates in New York Philadelphia and Boston which decline from 380.6 to 48.2 per cent by 1914 and 1882 figures. It also notes plant glues as a food source, Pike’s Peak’s ascent, and a claim about trachoma spread by towels. An Alaska data note mentions propaganda and ocean wares with losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Pike's Peak
United States Public Health Service
Beatle
Ives
Unprofitable Acres Fatal to Success
The U S Department of Agriculture warns that low yielding acres hurt farm profits. Poorly drained or acidic soils reduce net returns. drainage can convert 40 acre tracts into productive land costing far less than market value. A farmer should audit every acre, estimate costs to render it profitable, and abandon or repurpose unprofitable sections to keep the farm on a paying basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Enon
BBC
Fahld
Eradication of Corn Smut Says Seed Treatment Futile
A report from the Illinois Experiment Station states there is no seed corn treatment for corn smut. Smut spores overwinter in manure and soil and infect young plants via airborne spread. Since spores do not come from seed corn, treatment won’t help. eradication relies on removing and burning infected tassels, which is impractical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Allyn
Dlinoia
New Wire Fastening Method For Concrete Posts
A novel device for securing wires to concrete posts is described as a four-hinge angled bracket with a vertical rail. Wires are placed in a slot and secured as the mechanism tightens, preventing escape from the groove. The invention is praised as a practical, sensible solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postera
Calf Ailment Tied to Feeding Habits and Cleanliness
Notes on scours and indigestion in calves caused by overfeeding and improper milk. Improper feeding, sour or cold milk, and dirty pails or troughs are identified as main triggers.
Ported joins dairy cattle breeders association
Ported joins eight dairy cattle breeders association to stay posted and in touch with boat and Binder wave management of the dairy herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Cattle Breeders’ Association
Dainty Custard Variations and Directions
A vintage guide describes custard preparations including baked and boiled variants. It covers ingredients per cup, decorating ideas with jelly and whipped cream, and tips on achieving smooth velvety texture. Also explains caramel custard method, mold setting, and a caramel sauce.
Condiments in Food and Their Effects on Digestion
This piece discusses how condiments and spices, though not nourishing, provide flavor and stimulate the nerves of taste. It notes excessive use can disrupt digestion and mentions curry powders, peppers, mustard, ginger, and vinegar as common pairings with various foods, including ham, oysters, and spinach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plutarch
How it's Dana political boss I can land you a job
A dialogue shows a political boss promising a job in exchange for money and positions. A worker asks about an assistant, the boss confirms and says the salary would be split. A wife questions a cook, a man replies the cook is decent though not exceptional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana
Fragmented tale of a tense reunion and a chilling debt line
A distressed woman on a couch recalls past quarrels with a proud partner as a visitor arrives. She hopes for reconciliation while he coldly fixes on settling a bill, hinting at a cold encounter with the iceman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jans
Paul
Iceman
Spiteful Breath Cure Ad and Shakespearean Quip
An old ad promotes SPHARMINTO tooth paste with a mail order offer and care directions from The SPHARMINTO COMPANY in Chicago. The text laments bad breath linked to neglected teeth. A separate anecdote recalls James T. Fields recounting a Warwickshire native debating Shakespeare’s continued fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Butler
Spharminto Company
Chicago
James T. Fields
Stretford
Shakeeneare
Warwickshire
Fragrant Emollients Promoted for Skin and Hair Care
An advertisement touts fragrant saper creams for skin scalp hair and hands promising clear skin from pimples blotches redness and roughness plus dandruff relief. Free sample by mail with a postcard address in Boston. Ad copy closes with a wartime slogan attributed to a young man who spent hard earned money on an engagement ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culiours
Dept. L
Boston
Lydia E Pinkham Herbal Remedy Credited By Suffering Wife
An Indianapolis wife shares her recovery after five months on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She was frail, underweight, and unable to work, but afterward gained weight and strength while doing housework. She endorses the remedy and urges others to seek advice from Lydia Pinkham's Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Lydia B. Pink ‘Ham
Lydia E Pinkham
Mrs. Wa
Green
Addison Street
I E Pinkham Medicina Co
Lynn, Us
Largest Car Ferry Takes Sea Route Across Bay Area
The world’s largest car ferry now operates under Southern Pacific to shuttle freight and passenger vehicles between Carquines atraite Ketwaan Port Coste and Benicia Cel. The 43 foot boat uses wood superstructure, 2,000,000 feet of lumber, 71 tons of spikes, and supports 36 freight cars or 24 passenger cars with two engines. Electric powered operation.
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Atraite
Ketwaan
Port Coste
Benicia
Cel
Southern Pacific Railroad
Troe
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Iitmer
Ing
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Thanly
Franch
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Esveral
Gaparatte
Plava
Venice
Oauding
Firéa
Alia Maneae
Americate Lussa
Cou Ohez
Carency
Atry
Gallipoli
Bauches
Teutona
Przemysl
Auette-Germana
Stry
Gaba “Tepe
Saldteh
Squchez
Chateau Hooge
Monte Nero
Friuti
Sea of Marmora
Arras
Boucher
Przemyal
Tyralean
Carinthian
Trontiers
Prude
San Marino
Auetela
Dupe
Givanchy
Chetemu Hooge
Severs
Ga Tlotan
Samault
Gallipotl
Vennela
Todal -Frneins
Wien
Mubbard
Aliken
Castorla
Manta
Infanta
Children. Org
Fletcher's Galleria
Carter
W. N.uysioux City
Ste
Harold Romans
DeKale Ave
Brooklyn
Onmuca-Faerolishle
Ae Renreine
Ewan
Sioux City Directory
Northwest
FON
Rice Brothers
Spomn Medical CO
Chemlats and Bacterologists
Goshen, Ind
Leva Autos Pt Wen
Cogiricg
Wester Balen
Mullan
Taahe
Brady Ae
Lydia E.pinkham
Bright
Dean
South Dakota
Casa
Edicute
Ates
Doan
Milburn'co
Buffalo
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