Wheat Fields of Western Canada an Attraction
A wartime article extols Canada’s Western wheat lands as a solution to Europe’s grain shortage. It cites 160 acre entry with ten dollars, railway and land company options, and urges migration to meet demand. It rebuts conscription rumors with a Rochester Herald excerpt praising Canadian voluntary sacrifice.
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United States
Europe
Canada
Dominion
Rochester
N. Y
Herald
Great Britain
Romitat
Ottawa
Cyclone Redesigns Farm Wall Stand Amid Debate
A farmer in a cyclone district defends a five acre stone wall four feet high as a stranger questions its purpose. The farmer asserts the wall will stay despite cyclones, insisting true value lies in steadfast work rather than fear of nature.
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Eee
Eee eMinneapolis Journal
Where Is Thy Brother The Spirit Of Cain Still Lives
A sermon reflecting on Genesis themes of responsibility. The speaker probes whether individuals truly watch over others and confront how actions or inaction affect siblings, friends, and society, warning against evading duty with the Cain excuse. The piece urges conscious moral influence to curb evil.
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Abel
Cain
Peking Gazette
China
Easily Made Christmas Neckwear and Muff Sets
EASILY MADE CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES IN NECKWEAR, ECKWEAR and muff sets are described as fashionable and simple home gifts. Neckpieces use velvet or fur, lined with satin, and fasten with hooks. Muffs are down-filled with velvet coverings and satin linings, decorated with beads or cords. Small sachet tokens with scented fillings complete the festive set.
Attractive office and library gift sets for men
The piece describes men's gift sets including portfolio letter box waste basket and candle shade. They are covered with wall paper designs on heavy cardboard or wood. A black and white stripe paper with dark red flowers decorates the letter box and portfolio.
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Tiffany
Tobacco Pouch and Dressing Case Bag Description
The article describes a tobacco pouch made of four long narrow leather or plush triangles with a silk lining. The bag is 7% inches long with each triangle 3% inches wide. A casing sits 1% inches from the top for elastic drawstrings, and suspenders are sewn at both sides for hanging.
Indoor rowing tank aids Syracuse varsity crews winter training
Popular Mechanics notes Syracuse University has installed an indoor rowing tank with mechanical water passage to simulate real rowing. The device keeps rowers in condition and offers a near actual rowing experience beyond standard machines.
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Syracuse University
Popular Mechanica Magazine
What is your new cottage like in Looey Kansas style
A playful exchange about a newly built cottage described as Looey Kansas style by the architect. The remark hints at regional design influence in a light, humorous tone.
Homemade gifts for men pick practical thoughtful items
Homemaking note suggests gifts for men are practical and easy to craft at home. It highlights a versatile basket idea for a den or bedroom and outlines material choices for different uses such as ties and accessories or pipes and tobacco.
Inexpensive Collars and Vestees for Women
The article describes affordable detachable collars and vestees to pair with tailored suits. It notes features such as hand embroidered scallops lace and Swiss embroidery, separate pattern pieces, wired collars for flaring, and detailing with brocaded velvet and shadow lace.
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