Western Canada Farmland Braces for Postwar Adjustments
The piece argues farmers in Western Canada endured the Great War era’s shift with fortitude and low costs. Land values under 50 dollars an acre and wheat yields of 20 to 40 bushels per acre sustain low production costs. Grain prices fell in 1920–21, but inflated rents and taxes were less severe than elsewhere. Homeseekers rates to Western Canada are promoted as a path to information and opportunity.
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Western
Canada
Then He Ought To
Simpkins notes Trevor is winding up his affairs after a doctor says he is run down and needs rest. Blinkins confirms the diagnosis and advises prioritizing health.
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Simpkins
Trevor
Blinkins
Length of human vision and far horizons
The article argues vision may extend beyond earthly horizons, estimating a feasible range from Mount Everest to ten times farther, and suggests sight reaches star distances. It posits a limitless range, with retina impressions from distant celestial objects and a mileage of many millions of miles under a modest estimate.
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Mount Everest
Odd skating misadventure near home
A skater describes leaving the creek near home during heavy snowfall and taking a wrong branch, ending up about three miles from home. The narrator notes the experience as strange and recalls the moment of realization.
Nature’s Balance Hangs On Plants Replacing CO2
The article notes that at current consumption rates green plants worldwide would exhaust atmospheric carbon dioxide in about thirty years if not continually replenished by photosynthesis. It discusses the crucial role of vegetation in maintaining air quality and the interdependence of humans and nature.
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Nature
For Women Only Husband Containment Tale From Seattle Paper
An item notes a Baltimore woman who allegedly shoved her husband into a trunk and discarded the key, claiming she has solved the old question of how to control a spouse. The anecdote is framed as a wry quote from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
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Baltimore
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Poisonous garden pests and control measures in crop rotation
U.S. Department of Agriculture guidance outlines common garden insect pests including cutworms white grubs wireworms blister beetles plant lice and more. It details control methods such as poisoned bait deep plowing crop rotation hogs and fowl help, and use of lead arsenate and nicotine fumigation for severe infestations.
Soybean In Crop Rotation Advantage In Rotation Systems
The United States Department of Agriculture notes soybeans fit short crop rotations and can follow grain crops for part or whole seasons. The seed’s cash value encourages growing soybeans as a main crop, placing them where corn can be used in rotation.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Cory
Cleaning ad promising Spee-Dee scrubbing for rugs
An advertisement touts Spee-Dee scrub surface for light cleaning of rugs and carpets. It claims grease and grime disappear, leaving fibers looking like new, removes spots and stains, and restores natural colors. The copy notes dealers carry Spee-Dee or can obtain it.
Idle to Borrow Trouble Says Anghey
A gnomic aphorism warns that dwelling on misfortune invites trouble. The speaker Anghey quips that carrying a metaphorical lightning rod invites misfortune rather than prevents it.
California Fig Syrup Advertisement
A classic ad promotes California Fig Syrup as a trusted bowel laxative for children. It claims a teaspoon relieves constipation within hours, restoring a playful child and preventing illness tomorrow. Mothers are urged to buy the genuine product from druggists with printed directions for all ages.
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California
Somewhat Contrary Exchange in Tender Moment
Fragmentary dialogue between a woman and a man shows a private, ambiguous exchange about affection and intimacy. The lines imply a question of prior kisses and a confirmed but brief acknowledgment, leaving the full context unclear.
Cuticura Cure Promises Pimply Face Relief
Advertisement touts Cuticura products to remove pimples and blackheads. Apply Cuticura Ointment, wash with Cuticura Soap and hot water in five minutes, then daily use to maintain clear skin. Include Cuticura Talcum for complete care.
Marine Uniforms Debate Turns on Color
In a humorous Leatherneck vignette three uniforms winterfield blue and khaki argue about mood and color. The khaki unit scolds the others for feeling green or blue while insisting the winterfield is green and the khaki itself is yellow.
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Marine
Winterfield
Britain’s Balmy Climate and Fashioned Hair in London
A London Daily Mirror item notes a refined woman with exquisitely dressed hair and perfectly shaped shoes. It asserts that no further dress is needed for any woman, reflecting a breezy fashion mood.
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Britain
London Daily Mirror
Pickpockets in Hard Luck
A social worker reports New York pickpockets once slipping a watch from a vest pocket now only obtain a scratch from a pin used to hold the watchless chain in place.
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New York
Father's Musical Sense Improves Sparks Family Quip
Miss Comrox notes her father's improving musical sense as he now sleeps serenely through concerts. His wife counters with a humorous remark that he used to sleep through performances but now offers no disruptive comments.
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Miss Comrox
Engine trouble and heart worries worded in quip
A light exchange hints at heart rhythm concerns and possible engine trouble as banter between characters. The line uses metaphor to imply health anxieties and mechanical issues without explicit medical details.
The Best Business Sagacity Is Treating the Other Fellow Fair
A concise aphorism asserts that lasting success in business rests on fair dealing with others. It emphasizes integrity, civility, and mutual respect as core principles guiding professional conduct.
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Dassel, Minnesota
Ron Too
Pe-Ru-Na
Cassel
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Temple St
Springfield
Mass
Tire Protector Mfg. CO
Tulsa
Okla
Des Moines
Aaspirin
Bayer
George
Wifey
London
Fletcher
United States
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Kansas City Star
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Battle Creek, Mich
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