Western Canada lands offer farmers new opportunity after war
The article urges farmers seeking better returns to consider Western Canada in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. It highlights high yields from wheat oats and barley with examples from Portage la Prairie Moose Jaw Coaldale and Barons. It emphasizes low land prices, favorable taxes, good schools, and easy access to markets as compelling reasons to relocate.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewa
Alberta
Chicago
James Wishart
Portage la Prairie
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
Coaldale
Barons
Western Canada
Dick Williams Remembered as Generous for Lending Hats
At a Richmond Virginia funeral an elderly negro recalls Dick Williams as the most charitable man in town. Mose Barker notes Williams always owned a plug hat and never refused to lend it to anyone.
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Richmond
Mose Barker
Dick Williams
Darkey
Dog Says Where He’s Going in London Tale
The Hon. John W. Davis, ambassador in London, relates a very small boy asking a passerby where the dog is taking him. The boy answers with a breathless line about finding out where the dog wants to go first.
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Dog
John W. Davis
London
Page
Mr. Davis
Relics of Aztecan Era Near Phoenix Found
Near Phoenix in the Salt River valley archaeologists report severeom eonial settlements of the same pre Columbian culture. The fragmentary text notes ancient sites and their proximity to modern communities, suggesting extensive historic habitation in the region.
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Phoenix
Salt River Valley
North Dakota Citizens Receive Mixed War Era Updates
Statewide briefs report tax and employment shifts, labor inquiries, and public safety notes. Highlights include city toboggan use, endowment news for Jamestown College, and a fatality involving a German prison escape near Haselton.
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Belfield
Electere Latino Wo
Cement-Ter Ee Bank
Halliday
Jemeatown
Stutsman County
Minot
Fargo
North
Buxton
Gustav Ostedgl
Polis
Co-Operative Packing
Bismarck
Uniteds States Labor Employment Bureau
Fargo Electric and Gas
Grand Forks
Tower City
Peter
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Penitentiary
State
Ruse
W. A. Ferguson
L. A. Croswell
Dunselth
J. G. Lamont
Cass County Draft Board
U. S
W. R. Tucker
United States Courte
Aen
Dearimaat
Cass
Foster
Williams
Richland
Traill
Eddy
Stateman
Pierce
Cava Mer
Barnes
Stark
Sargent
Griggs
Ramsey
Wells
Bowman
Towner
la Meure
Ward
Bensen
Ransom
Steele
Divide
Burleigh County
Cecil Pennington
EL. Perras
Haselton
Pennington
T Is
Perras
Déschery
Mercier Faithful Note on Belgium Ruin and Hope
Cardinal Mercier of Belgium was not imprisoned but his freedom constrained for issuing a January 1915 pastoral letter. He described widespread destruction: churches schools hospitals and villages ruined. He urged faith and pride in Belgium guiding citizens through hardship.
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Cardinal Mercier
Malines
Belgium
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Warn of Back Aches
Advertisement urges readers to buy Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules to treat back pains and urinary symptoms blamed on kidney and bladder stones. Claims rapid relief within 24 hours and ongoing daily use for prevention, with a money back guarantee and insistence on the original imported brand.
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Haarlem
Willie’s Gift Dilemma: Soap Or Keepsake
Willie’s Dad asks for a durable present after a visit from Willie and Uncle Jim. The reply suggests a practical cake of soap, aiming for usefulness and longevity as a keepsake.
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Willie
Jim
Knitter Bets One Hundred Sweaters for Navy
Miss Hannah Turner of West Pittsfield Massachusetts completed her hundredth navy sweater the day the armistice was signed after starting in December 1917. She produced about one sweater every three days and also made mufflers and wristlets in spare moments.
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New England
Bismarck
State Council of Defense
Valley City
Congregational Church
Minot
Madame Schumann-Heinek
Singere
Minet
Casselton
J. O. Smith
Spokane
Lynn J. Frasier
Annapolis
Ward
Diil
Fargo
State Agricultural College
L. B. Hanna
Hanna
France
Camp Mills
N. Y
North Dakota
Hazel Nielson
Della Linwell
Northwood
North Dakota Federation of Woman's Clubs
Food Administration
Frank 8. Talcott
State Penitentiary
Charles McDonald
M. W. Murphy
American Red Cross
Paris
Rotary Club
J. M. Hanson
State Bureau of Military Information
Office of Military Information
Albert Hallenberg
Fort Yates
Albert Grass
John Grass
Sioux County
W. ©. Palmer
State Agricultural College Extension Department
Ebner
Ashley
Charles Verorney
Wilhelmina
Hannah Turner
West Pittsfield
Mass
Navy
Boston
United States
War ends and Betty looks forward to spending money
The eleventh morning bells ring and whistles blow as Betty wakes to hear the war is over. She expresses relief and jokes about finally spending her own money, underscoring a moment of peace and new personal freedom.
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Betty
Chicago Tribune
Women Unite In War Effort Learn Home Nursing
Women worldwide recognize home labor aided the Front and demanded sacrifice and strength. The call urges women at home to study nursing for home care. Readers can obtain the Medical Adviser by sending 50 cents to publishers at 663 Main St Buffalo NY for a 1000 page bound volume.
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Medical Adviser
Main St
Buffalo
M. Y
Allied World War Efforts and Odd Mascots in Wartime
Parrots warned of air raids while animals including horses oxen dogs and even chameleons aided front line duties and logistics. Birds located artillery and some animals engaged in convoy attacks as pieces of a broader wartime morale tableau. The text also recounts Aunt May stories and songs used to comfort Marian eight during home visits with playful musical interludes.
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Peter
Serbia
Mesopotamia
Aunt May
Marian
May
Dom
Auntie
Victrola
Darling
Lawyers Charm Jury In Murder Trial
A former Indiana marshal recalls a murder case where a wealthy defendant with skilled lawyers, White and Black, swayed a soil farmer jury to acquit. A juror defended the verdict by insisting the defendant was not guilty because White said so, highlighting perceived juror credulity.
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Indiana
Jones
Too Much to Expect
Mrs Corntossel asks if Josh will speak French on his return. Her husband replies no claiming Josh has been too busy fighting to learn any fancy accomplishments.
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Josh
Mrs. Corntossel
Its Complexion and the Skin Game in Baltimore
A Baltimore American item notes a feature on complexion with motifs about appearance being a fortune and questions if a public figure is pursuing a skin game. The piece hints at social commentary on beauty standards and reputation.
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Baltimore American
Enthusiastic Project Plan Not Yet A Sure Venture
The Louisville Courier-Journal quotes a speaker full of zeal about a new project. The remark about counting chickens before they hatch appears, noting a plan to double up on future returns.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
In Close Touch Mrs Hiram and Mrs Rubely
A light dialogue shows Mrs Hiram asking about being “in touch with affairs” and Mrs Rubely replying that their phone is on a party line indicating shared local telephone service.
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Hiram
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J. H. Rindlaub
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Andrew Meoasen
Sollee
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