New Year's Greeting from Canada in War Spirit
The piece honors Canada's wartime effort after three and a half years of conflict. It highlights Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta premiers praising national fundraising, farm prosperity, and resolve to sustain the war, noting large bond drives and renewed production. It emphasizes unity, sacrifice, and optimism for the fourth year.
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United States
Canada
T. C. Norris
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Martin
Dominion
British Empire
Alberta
Chas. Stewart
Alberta’s Role in Empire Food Supply Cited in Ad
A period advertisement highlights Alberta as a major grain source for the Empire, noting its significance to Canada and the broader food supply. It frames Alberta’s contributions as a source of great gratification to both communities.
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Ince
Canada
Alberta
Farmer Critiques Josh’s Camp Attire as Deception Plan
Farmer Corntessel comments on Josh’s wardrobe at camp and questions delaying his regular uniform. He warns the peasant disguise tactic may be overextended, calling it a new kermoofling idea.
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Josh
Farmer Corntessel
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Claims Cures
An 1910s style ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a remedy for acute and chronic catarrh. It asserts internal action through the blood to cleanse mucous surfaces and reduce susceptibility to colds. A money back offer promises $100 for any case not cured and directs readers to J Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Hall Os
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo, Ohio
Sure Enough Poetry In Wartime Reading
Farmer Corntessel says he still reads Shakespeare occasionally but has lost his taste for poetry since his son went to the war. A page or two in Josh’s own handwriting, he notes, outshines Hamlet and Marc Antony.
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Farmer Corntessel
Josh
Hamlet
Marc Anton
Swamp-Root Promoted for Kidney Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a leading remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims rapid gentle healing and invites readers to request a sample bottle by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York with paper mention.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Misreading of Selective Service Quoted at Luncheon
Cleveland Moffett of the citizens' vigilance committee of New York argued at a luncheon that critics misread the preacher's text on selective service. A humorous exchange in Philadelphia Bulletin cites a girl misquoting a Bible verse with a punchline about abdomen.
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Cleveland Moffett
Citizens’ Vigilance Committee of
New York
Selective Service
Abdomen
Philadelphia Bulletin
Laxative Bromo Quinine Backed by HB Grovh Claim
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as safe for all users with tonic and laxative effects. It notes there is only one Bromo Quinine and features the signature of HB W Grovh on the product box for endorsement.
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HB. W. Grovh
Witty exchange on sleep and chores in quick joke
A cartoonish dialogue features Mrs Newlywed noting a study says a man needs eight hours and a woman ten. The husband concedes then she jokes about chores as the fire is already prepared before she rises.
Recipe for Gray Hair Dye Promises Soft Glossy Results
A home remedy combines Bay Rum glycerine and Barbo Compound with water to darken gray hair gradually. Duplicated directions are supplied in Barbo Compound boxes, claiming the mixture colors hair without staining the scalp, becoming non sticky and non greasy.
Circulation Totals for United States Reported
The report states that the total circulation of money in the United States last year reached 3 419 168 368 dollars. A humorous aside ties the idea to a doctor’s remark about circulation problems.
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Bacon
United States
Egbert
Red Cross Bag Blue Advertises Superior Bleaching
An advertisement asserts Red Cross Bag Blue bleaches better than liquid blue and travels farther, urging purchase from any grocer.
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Red Cross
Miss Flirty’s Tact Sparks Rumor in Social Circles
The quotation reveals Ms Flirty’s reputation for diplomacy amid engagement chatter. It notes none of her suitors has met another during a single call, suggesting a tightly controlled social game within a refined circle.
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Flirty
Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Liver Pills Ad
Advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as the original liver pills from forty years ago. Claims regulate liver and bowels and promotes the product.
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Dr. Pierce
Jokes Contrast Prayers and Saloons with Dog Tricks
A wry exchange notes two clever dogs. One dog runs to a minister after prayers, the other darts to a saloon when a tin can is tied to its tail. The humor hinges on expected behavior versus surprising, cheeky action.
Not Worth It. A Dismissive Exchange About Cholly Fat Head
Snide remarks circulate about Cholly Fat Head, with one person saying they pity anyone who encounters his condition as gossip and derision spread in the room.
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Cholly Fathead
Western mining and oil prices and ore concentrate quotes
Western Newspaper Union News Service lists metal prices for tungsten concentrates and crude ores. It shows Boulder tungsten concentrates at 60 percent, 25 to 27.50 per unit, with crude ores quoted at 60 percent 20 to 25, 25 percent 12 to 12.50, and 10 percent 9.40 to 12.20 per unit.
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Western Newspaper Union News Service
BAT Isvor
Eeateisee Saleniere Cnet
Sidie'naie
Atere
Fuel Administrator Orders Five Day Factory Closures
Washington announces Garfield edict to curb coal use. Factories may close five days for conservation except plants essential for perishable food, munitions, and shipbuilding. Fuel restrictions apply Jan 18 22 1918 and Mondays through March 25 1918 with specific allowances for heat and essential operations.
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Washington
Garfield
The
Fuel Administration
United States
United States Food Administrator
Banks
Mississipni River
Arizona Gold and Copper Output Rise in 1917
Production from Arizona mines climbed from 3,985,559 in 1916 to about 4,831,000 in 1917 as plans for a Tucson custom smelter advance. Mogollon New Mexico to get a large ore mill. December Shattuck Arizona Copper Co output reached 626,612 lb copper 47,556 lb lead 5,817 oz silver 85.97 oz gold. Bay Consolidated Copper Co reports its best year, up about 17,000,000 lb copper, with Utah Copper Co matching growth. both show strong gains under current management.
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Arizona
Tucson
Mogollon
N. M
Shattuck Arizona Copper Company
Bay Consolidated Copper Company
Utah Copper Company
Mining development and shipments in Colorado camps shift with 1917 prices
Ore shipments from Silverton district in December totaled 133 carloads. New molybdenum concentration mill rises at Urad near Empire. Shiloh Oil and Refining plans El Paso County work. A pool forms to operate Argentine and Creole lodes on Leavenworth mountain Clear Creek. Eureka Mining weighs oil flotation at Central City. Alamosa Mining and Leasing formed to develop Idaho Springs gold mines. Willow Creek placer halts for winter near Steamboat. Idaho mine reopens showing good values. Birmingham Mining takes over Big Forty in Idaho Springs for active development. Passiflora mine at Silver Cliff ships about 100 tons weekly of sulphide ore from 125 ft level. Winter open, copper prices, and silver quotation spur 1917 prospecting in Boulder Gilpin Clear Creek counties, boosting investment.</S>
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Silverton
Urad
Empire
Shiloh Oil and Refining Company
el Paso
Leavenworth
Clear Creek
Eureka Mining Company
Central City
Alamosa Mining and Leasing Company
Alamosa
Idaho Springs
Willow Creek Placer
Colorado Gold and Platinum Mining Company
Steamboat Springs
Idaho
Birmingham Mining Company
Passiflora
Silver Cliff
Boulder
Gilpin
Mogollon Mines completes $55000 shaft and 1917 output
The Mogollon Mines Company finished a new 900 foot shaft at a cost of 55000. Output across New Mexico for eleven months in 1917 plus December estimates totaled 1010000 in gold 1268000 ounces of silver 8340000 pounds lead 104500000 pounds copper and 27900000 pounds zinc worth 33700000. Mogollon District 1917 production was 12590 ounces gold and 723 ounces silver valued at about 903000. Principal operators were Socorro Mining and Milling Mogollon Mines and Oaks Company. Oaks expanded in 1917 taking Maude Mine in March and Deep Down Mine in June.
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New Mexico
Charles W. Henderson
United States Geologic Survey
Department of the Interior
Mogollon
Socorro Mining and Milling Co
Mogollon Mines Company
Oaks Company
Maude
Oilfield activity heat in Salt Creek and Douglas region
Carmania organizes material for well No 3 in Salt Creek. Empire State Oil buys new drilling equipment. Wyatt Oil and Gas rigs for a test well 3 miles east of Douglas. Hecla Company at Hidden Dome down 550 feet. Oil expected at 1100 to 1500 feet.
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Carmania
Well No
Salt Creek Field
Empire State Oil Company
Wyatt Oil and Gas Company
Douglas
Hidden Dome
Hecla Company
At a Pink Tea on the Street Car
A crowded street car scene shows feminine knitters at work on sweaters and socks while one woman embroidered. The conductor asks about the wearer of the delicate embroidery in a moment of curiosity. The tale closes with a caution about fire escapes and cautious forecasting.
Our Boys in France and Home Protection
A war era piece urging American youth health and fitness. It cites illness rates among recruits, recommends high water intake before meals, and promotes Anuric from Dr. Pierce as a uric acid remedy for backache and rheumatism. Advice includes milk and vegetables diet with limited meat and a month long Anuric regimen.
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Pierce
Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
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