Big Potato Yield in Alberta Highlights Livestock Growth
Ben Pawson of Coaldale Alberta yielded six hundred bushels of potatoes from two acres selling for $285. Neighbors had larger crops, and Western Canada boosts livestock worth with high hog prices and a $350 Duroc Jersey boar. The piece notes strong demand for pure bred stock and rising farm profits.
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Ben Pawson
Coaldale
Alberta
Ben
Calgary
Western
Canada
Western Canada
Genuine helmet souvenir from German officer’s cap
A World War II exchange tale where a doughboy questions a German officer’s helmet bought as a souvenir. The helmet’s authenticity is debated until the soldier asserts its genuineness, noting he acquired it after exchanging a punch with a Prussian.
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France
Birmingham Age- Herald
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Claim
A newspaper advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder problems. It claims sworn testimonials and urges readers to request a sample bottle by mail to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY with ten cents and to buy large or medium bottles at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Medley Proposal Sparks Debate Over Patriotic Song
The musical manager called for a modern patriotic tune while the enthusiastic composer proposed a medley of Sweet Land of Liberty and A Life on the Ocean Wave to appeal to both popular ears and statesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesman
Flubdub Commentary Sparks Brief Exchange in Dry Times
A fragment from Dry Times shows a brief bickering exchange about Flubdub with lines stating some but not often, revealing a tone of satire and wit in the column.
Townley Convicted of Disloyalty Conspiracy in Minnesota
Jackson Minnesota July 14 The jury found A C Townley and Joseph Gilbert guilty of conspiracy to teach disloyalty under Minnesota law. The verdict followed two ballots with nine to three then unanimous for conviction. Townley asserted that the public would reject rulings banning evidence of loyalty. Judge Dean stayed sentencing to Sept 15.
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Jackson, Minn
A. ©. Townley
Joseph Gilbert
Nonpartisan League
Minnesota
Townley
Gilbert
James M. Baer
North Dakota
League
C. Dean
I. C. Dean
Lakefield
I E. H. Nicholas
A. C. Townley
Dean
Meat prices unjustified say former livestock leader
Henry A. Jostro former president of the American livestock association issued a statement here arguing current retail meat prices are not justified by cattle producers costs He backed L A Nares president of the California Cattlemen association who said beef prices to consumers are out of proportion to wholesale prices.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Henry A. Jostro
American Livestock Association
Justro
L. A. Nares
California Cattlemen's Association
Nare
Seattle Men Indicted in Whiskey Theft Probe
Seattle July 14 Superior Judge Clay Allen and numerous county officials and businessmen were indicted by a county grand jury in connection with a whiskey theft probe. Twelve indictments allege unlawful possession and intent to dispose of intoxicating liquor after 864 quarts disappeared from Judge Allen’s courtroom on June 4. Bail was set at $500 per count.
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Seattle
Clay Allen
Statehouse. of Representatives
Uquor
Wquor
Allen
Stewart Campbell
Roy, Murdock
Matt Starwich
Fred’ A Brown
J. H
Lyons
Oscar Springer
Fred Nichols
Sam Martin
George Gay
W. W. Conner
State House of Representatives
Charles G. Helfner
Daylight Saving Law Saved By Veto Of Bill
Washington July 14 The daylight saving law was saved from repeal by President Wilson's veto of the agricultural appropriation bill. He also vetoed the sundry civil appropriation bill over funds restricting rehabilitation work for disabled veterans. Congress accepted the latter veto. the daylight saving veto faced expected House action today as Republicans plan to repass the repeal.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Mondell
Haugen
Agricultural Committee
Early return of General Pershing indicated
Washington reports say preparations for the early return of General Pershing and his staff from France are under way. Army orders gave Major General Allen command on the Rhine with Pershing prerogatives, while Pershing moved his headquarters to Paris amid unfounded friction rumors with General March.
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Washington
General Pershing
France
Allen
Rhine
Chaumont
Pershing
Paris
General March
War Department
British Dirigible Returns from US Trip Uneventfully
The R-34 arrived at Pulham air station at 6 56 pm Greenwich time completing its round trip from the British Isles to the United States and back. The R 84 appeared above the village, circled the field three times and settled in the shed. The Long Island passage took about 75 hours with no notable incidents.
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Pulham
Norfolk
England
Greenwich
British Isles
United States
Long Island
Kidnapping Case Prep For Bisbee Deportation Arrests
In Douglas Arizona on July 12 preparatory hearings were set for numerous prominent Bisbee and Douglas figures arrested on kidnapping charges following the Bisbee deportations on July 12 1917. Preliminary hearings will start in Douglas next Monday morning.
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Douglas, Ariz
Jack
Bisbee
Douglas
Ford's War Work Defended In $1 Million Suit
Edsel B. Ford testified that Ford Motor plant at Detroit and River Rouge produced Liberty motor parts and armor for tanks nine to seventeen ships hulls for Eagle boats and machinery for war effort. He countered Chicago Tribune claims that Henry Ford's pacifist stance weakened national defense.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Edsell B. Ford
Ford
Henry Ford
Chicago Daily Tribune
Ford Company
Liberty Airplane Motors
Liberty Motors
England
River Rouge
Eagle
Witness
United States
Cambridge
Mass
Atlanta
St. Louis
Cleveland
Long Island City
Washington
Paris Peace Celebration Ignites Nighttime Parade Festivities
Paris marks its national peace day with open air dancing in public squares as Allied soldiers join civilians in tango and jazz amid wet streets. Under Arc de Triomphe workers complete the tomb in memory of war dead while crowds crowd the Champs Elysees awaiting the 8:30 a m parade start.
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Paris
France
Arc de Triomphe
Bonds Keep H. C. L. Up
Representative Osborne of California predicts continued high prices through Liberty bond payments. He states purchasing power will stay low and the cost of essentials remain relatively high as measured by money.
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Washington
Osborne
California
Congressional Record
Muzzled Women and Saloons Opened Amid Flu Lockdown
During a San Francisco flu epidemic public meetings closed and masks worn. A drunken man muttered that he has lived to see four great things pass the end of war churches closed saloons left open and women muzzled.
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San Francisco
Victory Ball Fashion Surges After War Ends
A brief wartime narrative shows a sister flaunting a striking gown at a victory ball while a returning young man jokes the cost. The exchange highlights postwar fashion frivolity and the high price of extravagance.
Allen's Foot Ease Advertisement for Workers
Farmers work harder and use their feet more than ever. Allen's Foot Base powder shaken into shoes or foot baths eases friction, freshens feet, and prevents tired or blistered feet. Women also use Allen's Foot Ease for comfort. Sold by dealers everywhere.
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Allen
Dealera
Adv
Twin Baptism Names Draw Crowd At Downtown Church
A downtown church service ended in laughter when a father announced the twin boys’ names as Pershing Foch Halg Marne Mons Lloyd George Wilson Jones and the mother softly whispered Maud.
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Pershing
Foch
Halg
Marne Mons
Lloyd George Wilson Jones
Maud
Whitening Cloths With Red Cross Ball Blue
An advertisement applauds Red Cross Ball Blue for keeping cloths and towels white through wear, claiming lasting whiteness. It emphasizes spotlessness and durability as a hygiene benefit.
China Advances Flour Exports Affected by War
China, after relying on imported wheat flour, is developing an export trade due to wartime strain. In 1917 it exported 500000 barrels of flour with about half reaching Russia.
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China
Russia
Its Defi. Fog Joke in Language Purists Duel
A witty exchange on fog and language purism frames a pun about mist and meaning. The quip plays on defiant fog that disregards linguistic rules. The author uses dry humor to link weather and words in a compact joke.
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Marios Eye Remedy Company
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S.4
Nicholas
I’. A. Telgen
Gen. Pershing
Tribune
the Tribune
Alfred Lucking
B. G. Stevenson
Lucking
Bayer
Fletcher
B. . Bozarth
Izzy
Doan
R. J. B. Slack
Dean's
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Y
Minneapolis School OF Art
East 253Th Street
Minneapolis
Daily Fly Killer
Siren Toy
Harold Somers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
Batonic
Eatonic
Hatonic
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