Western Canada lands promise wealth to farmers
The article urges farmers to consider Western Canada for low priced lands with high yields in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. It cites James Wishart Portage la Prairie and Moose Jaw barley and wheat examples as proof of soil excellence, noting postwar peace and strong markets for grain beef and mutton. It highlights schools social conditions low taxes on improvements and easy marketing access as incentives.
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Canada
Western
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canadian
Chicago
James Wishart
Portage la Prairie
Moose Jaw
Coaldale
Barons
Western Canada
U. S
Ottawa
F. H. Hewitt
Des Moines
Iowa
Paris Theaters Evacuate After Grippe Outbreak
Amid Paris grippe fears managers of public and private amusements claim to disinfect and clean venues after every crowd. The note on invitations boasts of microbe evacuation and urges no closures.
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Paris
Grippe
War game ends with grim joke about marriage
Marie plays nurse to Arthur in a war role play. When Marie suggests switching to a marriage game, Arthur lying wounded on the floor refuses, saying he would rather be shot again.
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Marie
Arthur
Mkes
Red Cross
Realistic game ends as children mistake roles for reality
Rosemary and her brother Edward played a pretend family. Rosemary declared Edward a bad boy and Edward protested that the game felt real, refusing to continue. The exchange highlights a moment when fantasy blurred into reality among siblings.
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Rosemary
Edward
Papa
Cause of Roar of Waterfalls
The roar of a waterfall is mainly caused by the bursting of bubbles rather than the water's flow, indicating air entrainment and cavitation play key roles in sound production.
New York Fashions Emphasize Tea Gowns and Velvet Coats
A fashion column describes the shift toward evening tea gowns and elaborate velvet coats. It notes American dining timing influencing dress, the revival of formal yet practical tea gowns, and lavish colored fabrics using velvet, chiffon, and taffeta with long coats for warmth. critiques Paris sleeve lengths and coal concerns.
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Paris
The Happiness Mosaic Charm
An old legend tells of a magician who sought a happiness charm. Pupils built a mosaic of colored stones each representing happiness factors, but only when given to others did the mosaic truly work, proving happiness comes from making others happy.
Dollar-lured Jenkins Flees Store After Glove Mixup
A shopper named Jenkins noticed a silver dollar on the store floor and, after dropping a glove over it, tried twice to retrieve the coin but failed. A salesperson arrived to offer squid glue, and Jenkins fled the scene.
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Jenkins
Sugar Beet and Cane Crops Reported Higher in 1918
The 1918 sugar beet crop is reported 10 percent larger than last year and the sugar cane crop about 23 percent higher year over year.
Idle Husband vs Ideal Spouse Highlight
A pithy reflection contrasts the idle husband with the ideal partner noting the gap between behavior and expectations. The remark implies personal responsibility and the lack of external prompts for self improvement.
Dress for Dinner The evolving American dining culture in 1918
The piece argues that dinner hours and dress codes shift with wealth and social setting. It contrasts home dining, public restaurants, and late social events, warning against trend driven by herd behavior. History suggests depressions are followed by fashion booms, predicting a renewed appetite for elaborate attire after wartime restraint.
Zeebrugge placard sparks spelling dispute in Dover
After the Zeebrugge raid a Dover saloon keeper posted a placard reading Naval raid on Zeebrugge. A patron pointed out the misspelling and the owner joked that fortieth caller wasn’t a teetotaler, so he’d keep the wording as is.
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Zeebrugge
Dover
London Math
Castoria Reminder Bottles Signatures for Infants and Children
Trade public notice urging mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the signature and to trust the remedy as a familiar product used for over 30 years. The message emphasizes that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and reinforces brand recognition.
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Fletcher
England uses vegetables for jam amid fruit shortage
In response to a fruit shortage, England tested making jam from marrows as a home solution. The idea could spread to the United States where sugar has become more plentiful. Carrots pumpkins and squash were cited as suitable jam ingredients.
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England
United States
Cuticura Complexions Advertises Skin Care
Cuticura products claim clear complexions scalp cleanliness and softer hands with daily Cuticura Soap and Ointment as needed. Free samples offered by mail from Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Soap 25 Ointment 25 and 50.
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Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Growing Bold Mr Peewee Questions Family Size
A speaker recounts Mr Peewee asking about family members and listing a group that includes Henry and others. The dialogue hints at counting relatives and clarifying who is included in the family.
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Mr. Peewee
Henry
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Claim
How's This We offer 1000 for any cause of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system. Sold by druggists for over forty years. Price 7c, testimonials free, F. J. Cheney Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney Co
Toledo
Ohio
Notable Quotes Mixed With Pointers and Promises
A fragmentary item presents quotes about world drama and royalties, plus a promotional note urging gentle laxatives like Doctor Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets. The snippet ends with a Jacob Riis quote about defeat as installments of victory.
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Doctor Pierce
Jacob A. Riis
Haarlem Oil Capsules Offer Quick Back Pain Cure
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for backaches and urinary symptoms. It claims kidney and bladder infections are fought by the oil, promising renewed health in 24 hours and ongoing protection with daily use. Money refund offered if no help.
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Hill
Haarlem
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