French-Canadian War Stance Split in New England
The piece analyzes how French Canadians in Lowell and New England show triple patriotism by supporting the American war effort while retaining ties to France and hostility to Britain. It notes large French-Canadian draft quotas, strong volunteer rates for the United States, and a contrasting Canadian stance resisting conscription, with editors and readers divided in sentiment toward England and France.
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Quebec
Uncle Sam
Canada
United States
England
France
Critain
Camida
Janu Baptiste
Manitoba
Oniatio
Cuore de Naices
Jown Baptiste
War Work Comes First in Dominion, Holiday Reallocations
The national efficiency board of New Zealand orders all men and women to engage in war work if needed. It circulated plans to shorten midwinter July holidays and extend the Christmas break by about eight weeks, with older students helping in sheep shearing, fruit picking, and hops gathering. Some boys earned at least $60 last Christmas. Gold labor shortages drive conscription, with men placed in home war work while women are to follow.
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Lowell
George Charette
National Guard
Sao Dnany
Tn Lowell
Ineo
Arment
State Guard
Rede Cross
Knaltzing
Laurier
Association Cathealique
United States
Caneda
Canada
France
Brainee
Quebec
National Efficiency Board
New Zealand
Dominion
Times Female Labor Likely to Be Utilized
The phrase suggests a projection that women will play a comparable role in the workforce. It notes expectations of similar utilization of female labor across sectors and contexts.
Government fish program ships thousands of pounds nationwide
The Canadian government's fish program proves successful with a Nova Scotia to Ontario refrigerator service. In one week three cars carried about 60 000 pounds, meeting demand at reasonable prices, and the scheme was publicly advertised.
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Nova Scotia
Ontario
Storage Pit For Irish Potatoes From USDA Guidance
The United States Department of Agriculture explains outdoor root cellars or storage pits for vegetables including potatoes carrots beets turnips salsify parsnips and cabbage. Use conical piles with straw litter and earth covering increasing winter depth and ventilation via central flues or vent boards. For ease of access build several small pits and mix crops within pits separated by straw or leaves.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Swarm Control Big Factor in Beekeeping
Dr. J F Merrill of Kansas State Agriculture College explains that while swarming is natural for increasing bee numbers, it reduces honey production. He notes that one colony can yield more honey than two that swarm, and identifies conditions that stimulate swarming and ways to control them.
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J. FL. Merrill
Kansas State Agriculture College
Merrill
Varieties of Sweet Clover at North Dakota A C Bulletin
The bulletin notes two common types white and yellow sweet clover. White offers greater value for hay and pasture, grows larger and more leafy. White seed is bright olive green and alfalfa-sized. yellow seed resembles white but is mottled under magnification like a turkey egg.
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North Dakota Agricultural College Bulletin
When Vegetables Are High
A farmer notes surplus fruits beans and tomatoes from home gardens spoil on vines or rot. A morning's work could can and preserve such produce for use when supplies are scarce and prices rise.
Profits in Sheep Keeping on Small Pastures
The article argues that sheep thrive on short pasturage where other livestock fail. It stresses sheep manure as highly valuable and notes many farms have brugh fields suitable for year round sheep grazing. The text emphasizes encouraging sheep keeping as a practical farming advantage.
Increase in grain yields by early field preparation
Oklahoma and Kansas experiments show disking stubble after harvest and deep plowing of 6 to 7 inches later in the season boost soil moisture retention and weed control. Five year trials with Falcast er wheat indicate higher yields when plowed 7 inches deep in July August or September and sown between September 15 and October 1.
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M'Farlane
Oklahoma
waVas
Vicia Cacyece
Seeerenee
Ieee
Quality Silage From Kafir and Sorghum Crops
Kafir corn and sorghum provide good silage alternatives to corn with often equal or greater yields. University of Missouri specialist C H Eckles notes these crops rank second to corn in silage quality. Proper harvest timing, maturity, and moisture are crucial for best packing and sourness avoidance.
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C. H. Eckles
University of Missouri College of Txriculture
Much Milk Spoils Quickly in Warm Kitchens
Brief note warns milk spoils fast when left uncovered in warm kitchens. Advises keeping perishable foods cool clean and covered to prevent spoilage.
Lima Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham's Remedy
Mrs Jennie Moyer of Lima Ohio credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her displacement illness after two months of use. She praises its tonic roots and herbs and offers to answer other women seeking help.
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Lima
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia BE
Jennie Moyer
North St
Lydia KE. Pinkham
Advertising copy for horse liniment and human antiseptic
An ad lists Absorbine Jr for horses and humans with claims to stop lameness, soothe bruises and swelling, and relieve pain. It markets Absorbine Jr at $2 per bottle delivered and a separate Uniment at $1.82, inviting readers to write W F Young in Springfield Massachusetts for more details.
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Absorbine, JR
Bella
W. F. Young
P.D. F
Temple St
Springfield
Mase
Now Is the Time to Buy Becker County Farms Ad
Becker County farms advertised at low dollars per acre with easy terms offered by Lake Park Land and Loan Co of Lake Park Minnesota. A separate note recounts a Lynn Massachusetts telephone prank where operators used out loud dash pronunciations after each digit, ending with a frustrated caller.
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Becker Count Farms
Lake Park Land & Loan Co
Lake Park
Minn
Lynn
Mass
Maunager
Boston
Dash
Kat
Buffalo
Wounded Tommy Resists Harsh Massage During Treatment
The injured Tommy writhes as a masseuse uses iron fingertips to massage his leg. He protests and insists he can handle the pain while the masseuse continues kneading the muscles.
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Tommy
All the Same to Pat Reed Irish Recruit on Sentry Duty
An Irish recruit misinterprets his sentry duty with a humorous line after an officer asks his purpose. The story records Pat’s ready grin and a light moment in the post, reflecting military life.
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Pat
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