Americans Grow Rich in Canada Farmers tout Saskatchewan land gains
In Saskatchewan 1916 lines, two American farmers share benefits of settling near Briercrest. M P Tysdal notes 1,680 acres with 40 bushel wheat yields, $1.50 per bushel, taxes about $32 per year, no war tax, and strong school and community life. S Schweitzberger adds 50 years Iowa farming, half section bought, wheat yields over 50 bushels, taxes about $65, land cheaper than Iowa, and easy compliance with local laws. Both praise safety, neighbors, and independence.
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Saskatchewan
M. P. Tysdal
Lee
Illnois
Briercrest
Illinois
Steve Schweitzberger
Wisconsin
Stephen Co
Iowa
S. Schiveitzberger
Saskatchewan Farmer
Handicraft for Boys and Girls Wheelbarrow Build Guide
Historical instructions describe a simple homemade wheelbarrow for youths with step by step framing and assembly details. It covers handle sizes crosspieces wheel mounting hardware and alignment tips plus notes on securing parts and creating an outline leaf and flower spat terwork for scrapbook pictures.
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Mig
Handy scrap book spatter art and kitchen tips
A guide blends simple craft and cooking notes. It explains making leaf spatter pictures with ink and a feathered brush, building a barrow for displays, and pressing leaves flat. Then it shares recipes including herring salad halibut, baked fish, beef tongue piquant, ragout of mutton, corned beef hash, and liver roasted with citrus and spices.
Not Even That Phrase in Brief Exchange
Dialogue snippet shows Harold and Clarence arguing a minimal effort stance. Clarence says his man handles everything, while Harold questions the claim. The exchange highlights humor over inaction and responsibility.
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Harold
Clarence
California Syrup of Figs Laxative for Children Ad
Mothers promote California Syrup of Figs as a mild fruit laxative that cleanses the stomach and bowels without griping. A teaspoonful is said to relieve constipation and aid feverish or sick children, with dosing directions for all ages printed on the bottle.
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California
Mass of Bills Raise Dark Gaa Bill Payment Question
A reported exchange notes a mass of bills and a speaker in the dark about how to pay them. The wife adds a pointed remark that the gas bill must be paid, highlighting household financial strain.
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Hub
Milwaukee Daily News
Missing dinner delays in lunar battle report
Fragmentary dialogue references a late arrival for dinner and a revolution occurring at 3 30 with a score of zero to unknown in the eleventh battle. The speaker Pedro explains the delay and intent to see who won.
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Pedro
Atawul
Drink Hot Water Before Breakfast Health Tonic
An ad promotes drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach and internal organs. It claims improved digestion, headache relief, and overall internal purification, noting the practice is widespread and inexpensive. The note mentions Brazil’s sugar production and U.S. oil leadership.
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Bath
Hair Darkening Remedy from Bay Rum and Glycerine
A home mix suggested for gray hair uses 1 oz Bay Rum and glycerine in half a pint of water with Barbo Compound. Apply twice weekly to gradually darken faded gray hair, reduce dandruff, and improve softness and shine without coloring the scalp.
Trader from Havre Sells Corsets in New York
A Havre Montana general merchant visits New York to learn modern corset selling techniques. His stock at home ranges from lightning rods and chewing tobacco to crackers rope molasses rat traps canned goods matches calico nails and corsets. Prunes sheet music and bustles may also be available or ordered.
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Havre
Mont
New York
Averages and Holidays Echo in Odd Observations
A witty speaker ponders the law of averages on holidays noting Valentine’s Day followed by George Washington’s birthday. He jokes about calendar fictions and a notorious tale of someone who could not tell a lie.
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George Washington
Recruit weighs 359 pounds halting football line
Louisville Courier Journal reports a coach advises dropping a large recruit, noting his 359 pound weight disrupts both front and rear ranks of the line. The joke quotes a projective persona about his bay window build and alignment impact.
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Louisville Courier- Journal
Learned to Drink Coffee When a Boys
A quoted testimonial recalls a boy who began coffee at a young age and suffered nervousness and sleep issues until switching to Postum. The ad claims Postum cereal and instant forms improve sleep and reduce headaches, with pricing and a sales slogan “There's a Reason.”
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Postum
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Battle Creek
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