Canadians may flood western farms after the war
An Ottawa Interior official argues postwar settlement in western Canada is lucrative. He notes high grain prices and farm yields in 1915, cites no conscription, and urges U.S. settlers to buy land now while prices are low to profit from wartime demand and rising values.
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West
Canada
Red Cross
Brawry
Courage
Hardihood
Sol
Flanders
United States
Ottawa
Wainwright
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
New York
Montreal
A. Or
Original Cast on Tour Takes Afternoon to Hire
A local producer tells a friend he is sending his show on the road with the original cast. He notes it will take him all afternoon to engage the company as he travels to secure the troupe for the road tour.
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New York Telegraph
Cascarets Cure Headache and Biliousness Overnight
An advertising copy touts Cascarets as a quick remedy for headache biliousness and digestive upset. It claims a 10 cent box cleanses the stomach removes sour undigested food and foul gases takes excess bile from the liver and expels waste while you sleep.
Proud and Unprepared: Priscilla Prods Alden to Speak
Priscilla questions Alden why he remains silent. He explains he is too proud to talk. The exchange highlights his reluctance to voice his thoughts.
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Priscilla
Alden
War updates from the front and diplomacy
Italy withdraws troops from Albania while the Russians seize Kermanshah in Persia. Berlin claims 150000 German losses at Verdun as Turks retreat toward Erzerum. Lusitania pledges apply only to peaceful ships. Japanese warships enter the Mediterranean with aircraft. The Senussi attack toward the Nile as Fort Douaumont drives back Germans at Verdun. Westburn captured with 206 prisoners aboard. Asquith vows to fight until Belgium and Serbia free.
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Italy
Albania
Kermanshah
Persia
Berlin
Erzerum
Verdun
Germany
United States
Lusitania
Mediterranean
England
Nile Valley
Fort Douaumont
Verdon
Westburn
Hardaumount
Champneuville
Cote de Talon
Paris
Asquith
Belgium
Serbia
Verdexu
Severe Snow Strikes British Isles As Dido Sinks
Reports from Central News of London say the Wilson liner Dido was sunk while the British Isles endure the worst snowstorm in years. The Mauretania may be released from hospital duty and returned to owners.
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Dido
Central News of London
British Isles
British Royal Commission
Berlin
Guerrero
Chihuahua
Carranza
Madera
Washington
Page
Laurentic
China
Shanghai
Wyoming Defeats Colorado Agricultural in Fort Collins
In a college basketball contest the University of Wyoming outplayed Colorado Agricultural College at Fort Collins. The bout featured five rounds with Young Ahearn defeating George Chip on a foul in the fifth round of a scheduled ten rounds in Brooklyn, N Y. The London Dispatch notes Jack Johnson is ordered to leave England and sail for South America on March 3. Jess Willard was examined by the New York State Athletic Commission and found in perfect condition weighing fully dressed 27214 pounds. Club owners of the American Association baseball league in Columbus, Ohio set a 168 game schedule with opening April 18 and closing October 1. Floyd of the Missouri Athletic Association set a new indoor pole vault record at Kansas City’s meet with 12 feet 8% inches.
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University of Wyoming
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Young Ahearn
George Chip
Brooklyn
N. Y
London Dispatch
Jack Johnson
England
South America
Jess Willard
New York State Athletic Commission
American Association Baseball League
Columbus
Ohio
F. W. Floyd
Missouri Athletic Association of St. Louis
Kansas City Athletic
Kansasity
Floyd
Kidney flushing with Jad Salts claims to cure kidney issues
An advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a kidney flushing remedy. It asserts meat overwork harms kidneys, causing back pain and multiple ailments, and recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily in water before breakfast to restore kidney function and improve urine health.
Notable Transfers and Trials Highlight Turbulent Times
Senator Elihu Root sells his Southampton estate to F S Longstreet who rents it for several seasons. Rev Benjamin Brewster elected bishop of Maine diocese. James McCloskey, watchman, held in Butte in Leary murder probe. Du Pont company posts 57 840 750 earnings for 1915. Swedish vice consul Edquist warned seafaring Swedes after war order. Clifton copper plant chief and waterworks head die in car crash. four injured. Lou ise Osborn Row faces salary charges called ridiculous. Funston plans civilian training camp at Fort Sam Houston. Ben B Lindsey speaks in New York on Ford peace expedition.
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Elihu Root
Southampton
L. L
F. S. Longstreet
Benjamin Brewster
Colorado
Maine
James McCloskey
Butte
Mont
Josie Leary
Anaconda
E. I. du Pont Nemours Powder Company
New York
P. A. Edquist
Omaha
Europe
Archibald Morrison
Arizona Copper Company
Clifton
E. C. Heck
City
Louise Osborn Row
Chicago
Funston
San Antonio
Tex
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Arizona
General Funston
Fort Sam Houston
Trust Company
American Bankers’ Association
Ben B. Lindsey
Denver
Caviar Question Sparks Classic Theater Exchange
In a Boston Evening Transcript script exchange, a playful dialogue about caviar and a fondness for Caruso highlights a light, period tone and theatrical flair. The brief vignette centers on taste and cultural references without broader context.
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Caruso
Boston Evening Transcript
Hilliard bill creates Denver National Park and other actions
Congressman Hilliard introduces a bill for a Denver National Park. Senator Gore and Representative Mondell push limits on armed ships. House Military Committee favors 140000 active soldiers. Lincoln Memorial cost rises by 594000 to 2594000. Fletcher confirmed as ambassador to Mexico. AFL protests eight hour workday proposal.
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Gore Friday
Mondell
House Military Committee
War Department
Laundry and health ads mix in odd journal snippet
A fragmented advertisement montage promotes Red Cross Bag Blue laundry product and Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for cleansing and digestion. It also references good grocers, upholstery services, and a weather superstition about umbrella hypothecation, all in terse promotional lines.
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Red Cross
Cleanse Pores with Cuticura Trial Offer Ad
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap for pimples blackheads redness and roughness claiming they prevent pore clogging. A free sample by mail with a booklet is offered from Cuticura Dept L Boston. Also includes a humorous non sequitur about not getting too self important and a line about babies being new hay.
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Dept. L
Boston
A New Remedy for Kidney Bladder and Uric Acid Troubles
A reader promotes Anuric tablets as a superior treatment for kidney and bladder issues, advising against harsh salts or alcoholic medicines. The testimonial from Mrs. Melinda E Miller claims complete cure and attributes wellness to Dr. Pierce's Anuric.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Melinda E. Miller
The Average Man and the World’s Silent Verdict
A reflective line notes that people often trust what the world does not say about them. It highlights the contrast between private perception and public judgment, implying that unspoken views shape self-image.
Hair Dye Mixture Promises Gray Hair Darkening
An old recipe recommends mixing water Kum bay 9 Barbo Compound boxes and glycerine to tint hair. Apply twice weekly until shade improves. claims to darken gray streaks, remove dandruff, improve hair texture, and not color the scalp or rub off.
Mean Man Delays Hair Amputation To Saturday Night
A provocative remark compares a harsh character to delaying a drastic cosmetic procedure until weekend hours. The line uses dark humor to critique cruelty and timeliness.
Marine Eye Remedy Co Eye Book Sends On Request
An eye health ad notes the Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago offers an Eye Book on request. It contrasts aging appearance with youthful eyes and warns against investing in watered stock, implying risks for investors.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Grip and Winter Colds Bad Blood Cure Ad
An ad touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a vegetable blood purifier free from alcohol. It claims the tonic cleanses impure matter from the system, improves digestion, and strengthens liver function, sourced from American forest herbs.
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Dr. Pierce
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Oscar Cook
Canon City
Colo
William McPherson
Andrew J. Loyd
Valverde
Victor Kuznik
Amy B. Kuznik
Kuzniks
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Paris Temps
Great Britain
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Samuel Pitcher
Centa Centaur 2 Company
Castoria
Hilliard
Denver National Park
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Mexico
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Bee Bldg
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