Farming Now A Business Promises Great Canadian Returns
The article argues farming must function as a business with systematic cost control and high grain prices. It highlights examples from Western Canada, noting Wright in Milo, Alberta producing substantial profit, while Smith & Sons near Champion report 200% returns from wheat. Affidavits from Nobleford growers support large yields and strong profits in 1916.
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Canada
A. Wright
Milo
Town
North Ot Champion
Messrs. Smith & Sons
Vulcan
Alberta
Western Canada
Smith
Newell J. Noble
Nobleford
Nancy Coe
Destroying rodent pests on the farm
United States Department of Agriculture explains prairie dogs on plains and in forest lands harm pastures and carrying capacity. It details poisoning methods using strychnine mixed with grain, suitable baits for different regions, and practical notes on mixing, application, timing, and costs for extermination projects.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Rocky Mountains
Mexico
Canadian
Kansas
National Forests
Department of Agriculture
Controlling Potato Beetle by Spraying in Tidewater Virginia
A Virginia station report summarizes 1914 field results for controlling the Colorado potato beetle in Tidewater. Bordeaux mixture with arsenate of lead paste and Paris green proves most economical and effective for five acres or more. A plan recommends Paris green and lime dust at first growth, then liquid spray every ten days. Beekeeping notes urge careful handling of colonies and suggest farmers keep bees to produce honey as a profitable pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Tidewater
Honey Bee Caution for Beginners at Beekeeping
Leonard Haseman of the Missouri College of Agriculture advises beginners to study bees and their habits before handling hives. He emphasizes that honey bees are not vicious if treated calmly and with proper protection, including a veil and cautious use of smoke at hive entrance and cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Haseman
Missouri College of Agriculture
Keeping Crows Out of the Corn Field
An article by F N Washburn reviews methods to deter crows from seed corn. Scarecrows and tin flutterers are common but require periodic changes as birds adapt. Humane limits are urged but poisoning with strychnine soaked corn is discussed for late evening application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. N. Washburn
Little Boy Steals From Daddy's Garden
A Kansas City Star blurb recalls a Great Bend boy given a 6 foot plot to garden in the yard. He neglected his patch so he took radishes from his father's bed to stock his own, solving his lack of produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Allen's Foot Ease Helps Hard Working Farmers
Farmers work harder and use Allen's Foot Base antiseptic powder to reduce friction, refresh feet, and prevent tiredness and blisters. The product, marketed for both men and women, is sold by dealers everywhere for 25 cents.
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Allen
Untitled fragment reveals misheard lines on bread and butter metaphor
A brief truncated dialogue shows a speaker accusing another of not knowing where his bread is buttered while the counterpart defends himself, saying any butter on his bread has been spread thin. The exchange hints at loyalty and perception themes.
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Yin
In-Law Quarrel Sparks Domestic Dispute
Readable fragments show a quarrel describing a husband’s public niceness versus home behavior. The dialogue implies tension in the couple, with a spouse accusing him of rough treatment and lack of support in private.
Farm to Table seeks organizer for direct-to-consumer sales
The Farm to Table Association, Inc. invites a capable organizer to unite producers for selling directly to consumers. Liberal compensation offered to the right person. Address: 171 Madison Avenue, New York.
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Farm To Table Association, Inc
Madison Avenue
New York
Adv
Suitor claims virtue and parental agreement
The suitor states no bad habits and abstains from alcohol or tobacco. The father counters that neither he nor the daughter has such habits. The daughter is described as not playing an instrument or singing.
Vase safety plan and eye care ad copy
The passage shows a father warning about keeping a vase out of a child’s reach and a lucky talk about Roman Eye Balm used at night to prevent red itchy eyes. It reads as a domestic note mixed with an eye care product pitch.
A Watchful Chaperon
A fragment notes a chaperon asking about ants during a romantic scene with a line about one ant causing trouble while the speaker tries to make love to a “pretty piece.” The wording is terse and suggests discreet, possibly humorous commentary on interruptions.
Do you believe in conscription and old remedies
A quirky reader letter cites skepticism about conscription and reliance on traditional cures. It contrasts faith in outdated medical remedies with a belief that genius may resemble a form of epilepsy, as argued by a scientist.
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Miram
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Boy’s reply under Jefferson Davis discussion noted
A teacher asks a pupil’s view on Jefferson Davis and the student responds that Davis “never did do nothin’ to me.” Separate lines report Bermuda celery exports at 13,288 crates and University of Pennsylvania listing 927 students.
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Jefferson
Davis
Jefferson Davis
Tommy Burns
Bermuda
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