The Advantages of Rural Life in Contrast to City Living
A reflective piece extols country life over urban toil, praising health, independence, and moral steadiness found in farming communities. The author argues city life drains energy, urges pride in country origins, and cites longevity, self-respect, and freedom as key benefits of rural living.
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Profits From Scrap Piles The Economic Value of the Utilization
A wartime era discussion notes waste material reuse driving an American industrial revival. Leaders in the waste-dealing sector report about 700 million dollars in annual activity fueled by salvaged mine byproducts scrapped textiles and worn goods repurposed for paper stock and electrical machinery, with Curtis Guild among speakers.
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National Association of Waste Dealers
Curtis Guild
Russa
Priv
Patriotic Fund Support Amid War Efforts
A fragmented note praises the Patriotic Fund as a noble Canadian duty toward soldiers. It mentions families of about 8,000 men aided by the fund and reflects on collective responsibility during the Brmeh day era.
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Rdom
Paris in War Time Reflects Silent Resolve and Gloom
Describes Paris at the end of a winter in 1915 during World War I. Streets deserted of men, fear and resolve in citizens, a shift toward disciplined idealism, and a city darkened by war with night lighting subdued as morale endures.
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Paris
M. Bergeon
Tayal
France
Paria
Control of Cutworms Memorandum From Agriculture Department
The Department of Agriculture issues instructions for dealing with cutworms. This memorandum, approved by Hon. Martin Burtell, minister of agriculture, notes numerous reports of serious incidents requiring action.
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Department of Agriculture
Martin Burtell
Agriculture
Seriou
More Profit in Farming Needed to Stimulate Basic Industry
A discussion on rural growth urges national focus on agriculture to fuel industry and immigration. It cites markets for small farm goods, credit systems, and lessons from Germany France Denmark and Australia on agricultural finance and marketing as potential postwar reforms.
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Germany
France
Denmark
Australia
Protect the Birds Birds Help Man to Keep insects Un der Control
An excerpt from the Smithsonian annual report cites James Buckland arguing insects dominate biodiversity and threaten crops and livestock. It notes staggering multiplication rates for pests, the Scalp Act's cost to agriculture, and calls to protect birds to curb insect damage.
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James Buckland
London
United States
Pennsylvania
Montana
Lord Kitchener
Canada’s Horse Supply Big Demand For Horses Will Like
The article notes a large horse population in Canada with estimates surpassing 24 million and claims the country could absorb two to three times current exports without shorting work horses. It argues many exported horses are mediocre, old mares or non-breeders, priced around $100.
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Department of Agriculture
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