Canadians should move to farms after the war says Ottawa official
A bank manager in the west predicts postwar Canadian farm migration and rising land values. He cites high grain prices, rich harvests, and strong wartime contributions, while an Interior official argues conscription is unnecessary and taxes are indirect. They urge settlers to act now while prices are favorable.
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West
Canada
Red Cross
Brawry
Courage
Hardihood
Sol
Flanders
United States
Ottawa
Wainwright
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Original Cast on Tour Sets Out in Afternoon
A local producer said he was too busy to talk as a friend visited and inquired about the plan. The manager announced the show will go on the road with the original cast and take the rest of the afternoon to engage the company.
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New York Telegraph
A 10 Cent Cascaret Claim for Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets for bilious headaches and constipation. It links headaches, dizziness, and foul breath to a torpid liver and undigested food, promises cleansing of stomach and bowels, and says a 10 cent box works overnight for a clear head.
Proud and Unprepared Priscilla Questions Alden
Priscilla asks Alden why he does not speak for himself. He says he is too proud to talk.
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Priscilla
Alden
Italy Withdraws Troops from Albania Amid War News
Western Union dispatches report Italy removing troops from Albania while Russians seize Kermanshah in Persia and Berlin claims Turks retreat from Erzerum with minimal resistance to Austrian advances. German losses near Verdun estimated at 150,000 as battles continue.
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Italy
Albania
Kermanshah
Persia
Berlin
Erzerum
Verdun
Germany
United States
Lusitania
Mediterranean
England
Nile Valley
Fort Douaumont
Verdon
Westburn
McNair Arrested in Salt Lake City on White Slavery Charge
William E. McNair formerly of Denver was seized by government officials in Salt Lake City on a white slavery accusation. A train with fifty carloads of Puget Sound and Alaska salmon banners left Seattle for New York. Chattanooga capitalists plan a $2,000,000 steel plant using Tennessee river hydro power. Oscar Cook was hanged at Canon City Colorado in a case tied to two earlier killings. Lieut Kuznik and Amy B Kuznik seek a divorce after failed mediation, with follow up talks ending rumors about a Denver society woman.
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William E. McNair
Denver
Salt Lake City
Puget Sound
Alaska
Seattle
New York
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Oscar Cook
Canon City
Colo
Colorado
William McPherson
Andrew J. Loyd
Valverde
Victor Kuznik
Amy B. Kuznik
Kuzniks
Denver Society
Dido sunk as storm rages in British waters and other war notes
Central News of London reports the Wilson liner Dido sunk. Britain endures the fiercest snowstorm in years while the Mauretania is released from hospital duty. Diplomats' wives may use their cars. Guerrero garrison pleads for help. Laurentic voyage questioned. Paris Temps cites limited U S German war interest.
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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 Beats Colorado A&M In Fort Collins Clash
The University of Wyoming basketball team defeated Colorado Agricultural College at Fort Collins. In Brooklyn New York Young Ahearn won a five round bout on a foul against George Chip. The London Dispatch reports Jack Johnson ordered to leave England and sail for South America March 3. Jess Willard examined by NYS Athletic Commission and cleared for action weighing 27214 pounds. American Association owners in Columbus adopted 168 game schedule with April 18 opening and Oct 1 closing dates. Floyd sets indoor pole vault record at 12 feet 8% inches at Kansas City meet.
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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 Flush with Jad Salts Advised for Kidney Health
An advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a kidney cleansing remedy. It claims meat overload harms kidneys, causing back pain and a range of illnesses, and recommends four ounces daily in water before breakfast to restore kidney function and purify the blood. The ad markets Jad Salts as inexpensive and safe, produced from grape and lemon acids with lithia.
Notable Early 20th Century News Briefs From The Nation
Senator Elihu Root sells his Southampton estate to F S Longstreet who rents it out. Rev Benjamin Brewster accepts election as bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Maine. Watchman James McCloskey held in Butte over Josie Leary murder. she was found shot on the Anaconda road. E I Du Pont Nemours reports 1915 year earnings of 57 million. Swedish vice consul Edquist warned Swedes to avoid seas after February 29. Clifton copper official Archibald Morrison and City Waterworks head E C Heck killed in auto plunge. four injured. Louise Osborn Row denounces salary charges as ridiculous during Civil Service probe. Gen Funston sets late June for civilian training camps at Fort Sam Houston. Ben B Lindsey discusses Ford peace expedition at New York bankers banquet.
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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 Talk of Caruso in Tran Script
A brief Boston Evening Transcript exchange notes a playful reference to caviar and a fond remark about Enrico Caruso, capturing a light moment in a tran script.
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Caruso
Boston Evening Transcript
Denver National Park Bill Hilliard Seeks Landmark Status
Congressman Hilliard introduces a bill to create the Denver National Park. Senator Gore proposes a resolution to warn Americans off armed ships. Representative Mondell bills against traveling on armed ships. House Military Committee backs a 140000 man regular army with 2 percent recruiting allowance. Lincoln Memorial cost limit up by 594000 to 2594000. Fletcher confirmed as ambassador to Mexico by 49 to 16. AFL protests eight hour workday proposal to Congress.
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Gore Friday
Mondell
House Military Committee
War Department
Hairy mattress ad and rain sign humor in laundry notes
An eclectic clipping mixes ads and quips. A furniture upholsterer offers mattress renovations, a health ad touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for liver bowels and stomach, and a weather quip jokes about umbrella hypothecation as a rain sign.
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Dr. Pierce
Cleanse the Pores With Cuticura Trial Offer Ad
Advertises Cuticura products for pimples blackheads redness and rough skin. Promises free samples by mail with a booklet from Cuticura Boston and claims soaps and ointment prevent pore clogging. Ends with a quip about humility and a line about babies being hay.
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Dept. L
Boston
Anuric touted as remedy for kidney and uric acid troubles
A letter from Mrs. Melinda E. Miller praises Dr. Pierce's Anuric tablets as a cure for kidney and bladder problems. She warns against harsh salts or alcohol based medicines and notes personal improvement and a doctor calling her well preserved for her age. The appeal urges readers with backache or rheumatism to try Anuric.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Melinda E. Miller
The Average Man Believes World Says Little About Him
Insightful aphorism notes that people often assume others overlook their true character while the world rarely voices its unspoken judgments. It implies self-awareness amid social rumor and silent evaluation.
Recipe for Gray Hair Dye and Dandruff Remedy
A home hair treatment mix uses water glycerine and Barbo Compound to darken gray hair and remove dandruff. Apply twice weekly until desired shade, claim is non staining and non greasy. Also says it improves hair texture and stops shedding.
Mean Man Plans Hair Amputation on Saturday Night
A stark line about a ruthless figure who delays drastic action until the weekend underscores a sharp moral critique. The wording uses dark humor to convey menace and timing without explicit violence. The remark frames a character as deliberately cruel and calculating.
Eyes Youthful Look Hint From Marine Eye Remedy Co
An advertisement notes tired eyes aging appearance and urges eye care to stay young. It promotes Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago and offers an Eye Book on request. The copy warns against investing in watered stock to avoid losses.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Grip and Winter Colds Ad With Blood Purifier Claim
An old advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a purely vegetable blood purifier. It claims to revitalize a pale thin weak body by cleansing impure matter from the system and improving digestion, noting no alcohol and herbal ingredients.
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Dr. Pierce
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