Profitable silver fox farming prospects and history
The article argues fur farming can be profitable on northern farms to meet world demand for first class furs. It traces domestication beginnings in Canada 1894 by Dalton and Dalton, notes rising prices in early 1900s, and details geographic suitability, farm requirements, costs, and safeguards.
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Charles Dalton
Prince Edward Island
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Oulton
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No Improvement Exchange Between Editor and Humorist
A humorist quips that thinking and typing at once is impossible. The editor responds that using a typewriter offers no improvement over writing with a pen.
Bridge Anchored to Rock in Bavarian Suspension
A Bavarian suspension bridge spans a gorge with a single tower and cables anchored in a high rock bun, creating a dramatic engineering feature.
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Bavaria
Exaggerated Optimism Reeled In By Briggins
A fragmentary voice notes Briggins attempting optimism as he envisions events turning in his favor. The speaker recalls a prior moment when Briggins believed everything would break his way and hints he remains inclined to expect chaotic outcomes.
City’s Children Slaughtered in New York Streets
A grim report cites that up to 800 children are killed annually in New York streets with about 7,500 more injured, highlighting a dangerous urban violence trend and urging reforms.
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New York
A Fine Department Story Quips on Police Efficacy
A dialog notes skepticism about burglars evading capture while a faulty car light leads to immediate police attention. Dutrott Froe Presa comments on the town’s police department despite perceived loopholes in burglaries.
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Dutrott
War Briefs Highlight British, German Moves and Provisions
February reports show British casualties totaling 739 officers and 17,847 men. Italy seized 34 of 37 German Bleamers interned in Italian ports. German claims of Verdun gains include Pouaumont and more than 1,000 prisoners and heavy guns. Entente troops massed up to 1 million near Bordeaux for emergencies. Germany curbs drinking alcohol due to needed raw alcohol. Britain forecasts national expenditures at 1.509 billion pounds. Submarine warfare likely brings in newer, longer-range subs. Australia bans Remington typewriters to deny allies’ enemies access. French cruiser Provence sunk with heavy loss of life. nearly 4,000 aboard and over 1,000 dead.
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Ministry of Marine
Mediterranean
Provence
Revolt Plan Aimed by Porfirian Heir in Mexico
El Norte reports a purport plan for a new revolution as soon as the Porfirian nephew reaches Mexico. Ohio teachers win a union rights case in Columbus as the state supreme court declines to dismiss the Cleveland affiliate matter. Butter profits soar for Mrs. David Hughes near Knoxville Iowa as she sells over 60,000 pounds with steady weekly output. The Iowa anti tipping law is struck down as unconstitutional in Sioux City in a class legislation ruling tied to a barber tip case. Observance of swat day proposed by W B Barney of the Iowa Dairy and Food commission. A town city plan threads a vice presidential chain across counties to form a state wide good roads congress. Panama California exposition in San Diego enters its second year with nations aboard and President Davidson to open March 18. Maplewood Missouri explosion kills three and injures many when dynamite stored for sewer work detonates damaging ~30 homes.
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Iowa
George Jepson
Sioux City
Nelson Cleared to Fight Wolgast Clash Off Appleton Date
The Wisconsin boxing commission ruled Battling Nelson too far gone to box Ad Wolgast, effective before their scheduled April 12 bout in Appleton. A pro boxing match with Bonn concerts and wrestling titles was also mentioned in recent athletic negotiations.
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Wisconsin Boxing Commission
Battling Nelson
Ad Wolgast
Appleton
Mayors form national defense group in St Louis meeting
A permanent organization of American Mayors to promote National defense was created at a gathering of mayors and delegates from eighty large cities in St Louis. Other notes: Iowa City town university attendance records. Fort Dodge Iowa February arrests. Henry James dies in London. St Louis San Francisco Railroad take over plan. South Dakota primary filings. hog prices hit nine dollars in Toledo amid packing house demand.
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St. Louis
San Francisco
Wilson appoints commission to probe strike halting Alaska railway
Washington says Secretary Wilson forms a commission to investigate the strike halted construction on the Alaska railway. The panel will sail from Seattle March 1. Parliament debates include pensions for Sioux campaign survivors and Poland relief funding. Senate actions back anti submarine rights and naval officer promotions proposed by the navy personnel board.
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Wilson
Alaska
Seattle
Prades
Navy Personnel Board
Congress
Daniels
Americans Grow Rich in Canada Farmers cite Saskatchewan success stories
In Saskatchewan notes from 1916 two American settlers claim abundant crops and low taxes. M. P. Tysdal reports 160 acres taxed about 32 dollars yearly with no war tax and strong community life in Briercrest. S. Schweitzberger notes wheat yields over 60 bushels per acre, land cheap at fifty dollars an acre, and safety under provincial laws.
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United States
Prairie
Canada
Dominion
Saskatchewan
P. Tysdal
Lee
Illinois
Briercrest
Ilinois
M. P. Tysdal
Steve Schwhitzberger
Wisconsin
Stephen Co
Iowa
S. Schweitzberger
Saskatchewan Farmer
Holder Patented For Safety Razor Blades Aiding Tailors
A new holder patent allows safety razor blades to be used by tailors or dressmakers for tipping seams, enabling more precise edge work and seam finishing.
Cascarets Offer Quick Cleansing For Stomach Bowels
An advertising note touts Cascarets to cleanse and regulate the stomach and bowels, remove sour food and foul gases, and ease constipation without griping. It claims a 10 cent box and states millions use Cascarets to prevent headaches biliousness coated tongue indigestion and sour stomach. Ad also notes Brazil produced sugar commercially in the sixteenth century.
Vee Marine After Hz Cutting Winds and Dust
Sly children in England claim prince of Wales as their godfather amid a confusing series of phrases about remedies and promotions. The fragmentary text mentions a book and requests, but lacks clear events or sources.
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Sientoren
Sly
England
Prince of Wales
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