Canadian West prospers on wheat oath and settlers gain
The article touts a 1909 grain harvest boost in Western Canada with Taft and Canadian leaders praising rapid development. It cites $100 million from wheat, $60 million from oats and barley, plus $40 million from other crops and livestock. It notes large immigration from the United States, rail expansion, growing elevator capacity, mills, and land offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Canada
Jas. J. Hill
Canadian Club of
Winnipeg
United States
North-West
Iowa
Minnesota
St. Paul
Europe
Alberta
Canadian Mounted Police
Saskatchewan
States
Saskatoon
Lumsden
Thomas Shaw
West
Manitoba
Rocky Mountains
Fort William
Port Arthur
Great Lakes
Ontario
Prairie Provinces
Western Provinces
The Country's Spread Through Expansion Since 1783
The area conceded to the 12 original states by the peace treaty of 1783 was 828,000 square miles. Their present area is 326,000 square miles, while the other 502,000 square miles form in whole or in part 13 additional states.
Fragmented Advertising Snippets and Quips From a 1920s Page
A collage of ad blurbs and quips appears with lines about Dr Rowell in the legislature jokes about feet and monoplane or biplane angels and a warning to chew WRIGLEY S Spearmint. Product pitches for Hamlin Wizard Oil and fur buyers also surface alongside hokey maxims and stray phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Dr. Rowell
Powell
Five Dairy Cows and Twenty Acres of Corn
A small tenant on a 160 acre San GAMON county farm reports 1908 results. Rent totals 345 dollars with hay feed and poultry costs. butter and calf sales yield 404.81 and 27.41 respectively. Net dairy profit 159.97 per cow 32 dollars each, plus poultry income and corn feed. Total place income 854.69. farm profit 509.69 after expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nollsch
Leigh F. Maxey
Sangamon County
Mr. Nellse
Illinois
Fnr
Thrift in Farm Building Promoted by Cement Work
The text praises cement as a thrift promoter and easy to use for farm hands. It suggests starting with a small barnyard feed floor, then adding a barn walk, a route to the well, and extending work toward the house and surrounding areas in small, time efficient steps.
Care of Plow After Plowing
Instruction to wipe dirt from wood and iron parts of the plow and apply a coat of oil to metal components in spring to prevent delays in scouring the plow.
Barn Door System for Lamb Feeding Demonstrated
E A Ross of Livingston County Michigan describes a barn feeding plan that uses trap doors and rear openings to feed lambs from the ground floor without fully opening large doors. The basement area measures 36 by 84 feet with a two year track record of satisfactory results and adjustable doors for daytime or secured closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Ross
Livingston County
Michigan
Also Mentioned on This Page
President Taft
The
Nile
Maude
Higsby
Belle
Dr. Cuyler
Wrigley
Tommy
N. W. Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis
Boen
Isis Cimple
Arthur J. Bill
Jacoba Irene
Ilinois
Plymouth Rock
Dispensary Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pieerce
People’s Medical Adviser
Pppakota
Egee
F. L. Watkins
Fargo
Gu Fon Sarrerae
Tesone
Nies
Spohn Medical CO
sSadcrisisa de Goshen, Inc
S. H. Aaker
Aaker
Business Colleges
Fargo Or
Grand Forks
H. H. Aaker
Prop
Dept
Pncapolis
Minn
Wulfsc
SKUNK
Ganss Fur Co., Inc
Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, Minn
New York
Leipzig
London
Nat
Oma
Kitts
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
W. L. Dongelas
W .L. Douglas
BOYS
W.L. Douglas
Japan
TAL Oil Com Incorporated
Pany
Gillette
Brown
John I. Brown
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago, Ill
Wrigley’s
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