Western Canada promises rich farming futures for Americans
The ad touts migrating to Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta for low cost land and high yields. It cites James Wishart and Moose Jaw and Coaldale examples, claiming Western Canadian prairie wheat returns exceed expectations and that war-torn markets favor settler farming. It highlights schools, low taxes, pleasant climate, and strong beef and mutton production as reasons to move and invest.
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Canada
Western
Western Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Chicago
James Wishart
Porince le Prairie
Moose Tow
Coaldale
Alberts
Barons
Canela
U. S
Ottawa
J. M. MacLachlan
Indianapolis
Ind
Ladders Helped Take Grand Pre in WWI Action
A report from Col. Alvord Th. Anderson of the 312th Infantry describes Allied assault in France. His regiment with the 309th and 211th Brigades climbed Grand Pre with 12 foot ladders five times. After four repulses, a sixth effort secured a footing and the town was captured.
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France
Alvord Th. Anderson
Ars. Anderson
Anderson
Grand Pre
Insanitary remark sparks health inspector gripe
An observing fellow declares it is a wonder health inspectors overlook the man who spits out his thoughts. The comment highlights concerns about sanitary conditions and public health oversight.
Change of Countenance in a Tangled Quip
The article notes a folksy remark about dating manners: a man recounts a common saying that as a girl grows beyond adolescence she shifts from playful faces to flirtatious glances with young men.
Odd Foods: Lizards and Alligators as Edible Options
The piece notes lizards and alligators as novel food ideas. It contrasts U S appetites with Bahama islands popularity of lizards and Florida alligators cited for rumored deliciousness.
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United States
Bahama Islands
Florida
Zoological Notes
A Cincinnati Enquirer quip notes a woman who is a perfect cat yet terrified of a mouse, highlighting humorous paradox in animal behavior and human quirks.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Farm Bureaus Prove Strong Link in War Effort
War showed the power of farmer organizations planning and developing regional farming methods. Secretary of Agriculture urges stronger local farm bureaus and county councils to guide cooperative extension work, with 7 million members nationwide. Central county bodies coordinate plans, share farmer expertise, and broaden rural life improvements through nonpartisan county farm bureaus.
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America
Contmu
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Colleges
State Deppartments of Agriculture and
Farmers’ Associations
County Bureaus of Agriculture
Farm Bureaus
Farrmers
Farm Bureau
State Agricultural College
States Relations Service
United States Department of Agriculture
South
Fn Deal
Finding Good Ground Water Efficiency in Farm Water Supply
The Farmers Bulletin No 04L issued by the U S department of agriculture recommends using geological data on location depth and quality of water before drilling deep wells. It warns against lone probes like forked willow or stick methods and doubts the value of automatic water-finders claiming electrical earth atmosphere exchanges signal subterranean water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Alseo
Transferring Bees to Modern Hives
The United States Department of Agriculture releases Farmers Bulletin 961 on moving bees to movable frame hives. It notes many hives lack movable combs and offers methods to suit different beekeepers. Proper post transfer care is essential for productivity and requires careful management.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Adclaims Health Revival
Toughing out illness due to overwork and dieting the copy claims Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules restore strength and appetite. It touts relief for uric acid issues kidneys gravel and bladder stones with a money back guarantee and a warning against substitutes.
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Haarlem
Holland
Juror Ignorance and Lawyer Skill Spark Murder Case Talk
A former southern Indiana marshal recalls a murder case where a clearly guilty man was acquitted. He attributes the verdict to the skill of two lawyers, White and Black, who swayed soil loving jurors with a compelling defense. The juror explains the acquittal hinged on the lawyers’ arguments rather than the evidence.
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Indiana
Dlack
Jones
War ends and Betty finds peace in spending
On the morning of the eleventh the bells rang and the war ended. Betty wakes and DT explains peace has arrived and she responds with a gleeful remark about spending her own money in the new era.
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Betty
Chicago Tribune
Important to Mothers Warns on Castoria Bottles
Magazine style ad urging mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the four in use for over 30 years claim and noting that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Enthusiastic Talk Follows New Project Idea
A local add praises enthusiasm for any new project and jokes about counting chickens before they hatch. The ad promotes Cuticura Complexions with daily Soap and Ointment, offering free samples by mail from Cuticura Dept. X in Boston.
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Lowsville (ourier-Journal
Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Where Daddy Was Lucky
Maury watched with interest as her father wore a playful mask to his ears and remarked to his mother about his notable ears in a light family moment.
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Maury
Premature Baldness Quip Sparks Family Banter
A playful exchange centers on aging and hair loss with a father-son dialogue. The lines hint at humor about growing older, with the phrase prematurity as a tease and a tease about time. No further context or actions follow in the readable fragment.
A Truthful Enemy Versus A Lying Friend Insight
A concise maxim notes that honesty from rivals earns more trust than deceit from companions. The saying contrasts loyalty and truthfulness in personal relationships and highlights ethical resilience.
All Aided in Winning War Parrots and Beasts
The account describes animals aiding in war efforts including parrots warning of air raids, horses and oxen aiding movement and mining, dogs and birds locating artillery and submari nes, and various creatures such as camels and elephants attacking convoys. It notes unusual roles from animals across services and fronts.
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Mesopotamia
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