Western Canada poised for record grain harvests
Rains across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta have boosted hopes for a large harvest. Officials report rapid crop growth, with 1915 yields possibly matched or surpassed. Labor shortages loom as Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta seek thousands of harvest hands at daily wages. Officials anticipate northern migration from central states to fill jobs, aided by low railroad rates via Winnipeg and U S employment offices.
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Mann der
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Kannes
Nebraska
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Thnais
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Hoard of over 400 sovereigns found by boys and dog
In Mulhuddert near Dublin a terrier and two boys unearthed a stash of more than 400 sovereigns. A local postman claimed the money, with about £400 left by his father. He buried it for safekeeping, and his claim was approved. Parents repaid about £150. Volunteers investigate to recover the remainder.
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Selvor
Mulhuddert
Dublin
Edinburgh Scotsman
After Ten Years Eatonic Proves the Best Cure
Mrs. Della M. Doyen reports ten years of stomach trouble relieved by one box of eatonic. The ad claims over half a million users last year and explains eatonic removes excess acids poisons and gases. If not satisfied a money back guarantee is offered.
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Eatonic
Adv
Chickens and Neighbors in Golumbug Dispat ch
An East side man asks a neighbor if their chickens cause trouble. The neighbor diverts the query, suggesting the question hints at the neighbor’s three comely daughters who go downtown daily, leaving little opportunity to see them.
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Golumbug
A Lady of Distinction Ye Recognized by Perfume Influence
A feminine remark praises a refined charm from perfume. The ad promotes Cuticura Soap for cleansing pores with hot water and Cuticura Talcum powder for a clear healthy skin finish.
Which Fighter Wins the Prize Fight Debate
The exchange questions Lefthook versus Plexua for a prize bout. Viewers weigh the strongest arguments, debating who should win based on skill and strategy rather than popularity.
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Lefthook
Plexua
Pretty Insects Cost Millions
A farm visitor admires a yellow butterfly while a rancher explains the alfalfa caterpillar pest causes about 2 million dollars in losses in Arizona and California annually. Farmers’ Bulletin 1094 outlines life stages and control methods including irrigation, close cutting, disking, brush dragging, and neighbor cooperation.
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California
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Rembrandts
United States Department of Agriculture
Frere
Department of Agriculture
Alfalfa Caterpillar Damages and Disease Effects
The article describes alfalfa caterpillars causing million dollar crop losses as they strip leaves and buds. It notes worm stages, gestation by flies, predation by birds, and rapid disease spread from moisture and heat, leading to dying, black decaying masses and reduced hay feeding value.
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Alalfa Hay
Best Practice With Clover In Seed Cropping
Guidance on cutting clover when seed is in the dough and curing before storage. Warns against leaving clover in swath for weeks to avoid seed loss in wet weather. Recommends threshing when weather is cold and dry and using clover chaff as bedding and for top dressing grain.
Hessian fly infestation threatens next year wheat crop
A labor shortage and bad weather led many farmers to plant wheat too early last fall, causing heavy Hessian fly infestations in early planted wheat. Officials warn that without a coordinated effort to use approved control methods in 1920, a disastrous outbreak in 1921 is likely.
Splendid Garden Results For a Productive Farm Plot
A garden shows what rich soil and constant cultivation can yield in one season. When every inch is planted and cared for, the plot stays green and attractive instead of drying out after initial crops are picked.
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Mnke Bense
Boston Transcript
Nitrogen and Phosphorus Needs for Vegetables
The note explains that leafy vegetables like cabbage collards lettuce and spinach require high nitrogen. It also mentions that seed producing vegetables need phosphorus and cites tomatoes as an example of a plant needing phosphorus.
A Good Trader
A humorous dialogue shows a quiet trader outwitting a salesman with a cheap meat ticket claim. The exchange hints at streetwise bargaining and a sharp mind in a bustling market scene. A stray note mentions Hungary and a royal restoration sentiment, reflecting broader political chatter.
Cure for Catarrh Promotes Direct Blood Action
An advice piece warns of catarrh dangers beyond nasal irritation and describes a spray as a direct to source remedy. It urges purchasing from local druggists and offers free medical advice from the Atlanta Medical Director and Swift Laboratory. It also notes a speculative seed claim about multiplying potatoes.
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Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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