Fertile Western Canada Lands Attract Settlers And Investors
The article argues wealth from land depends on markets and power of giving wealth. It notes Western Canada’s fertile acres, rising prices from 100 to 200 per acre, and how better farming methods, machinery, and rail access create sustained demand. Markets and climate drive land value, with railroads expanding reach and assuring world prices for farm products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Empire
Canada
Acre
United States
Dote on a Good Hotel Dinner Quote
A fragment suggests a playful exchange about hotel dining with a pun on the French phrase d hote. The line hints at a literary or theatrical tone, emphasizing language humor without further context or names.
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp-Root
Advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder tonic. It claims the remedy strengthens organs and aids natural function with a sample offer for ten cents. The copy ends with a quip about men like telescopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druggiata
Kilmer
Pat BubtterRogt
Paweren
Unselfishness in a Beautiful Cornerstone Home
A fragmented note praises unselfishness as the cornerstone of a true home. The text reflects a sentimental view of domestic virtue and family harmony, emphasizing sacrifice and care within a household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
War department records reveal Distinguished Service Cross cases
Selected official reports, chosen by General Pershing’s staff, recount striking gallantry by American Expeditionary Forces under fire. The stories depict personal bravery that seems almost unbelievable but are documented in military records.
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War Department
Pershing
Distinguished Service Cross Recipients Woodfill and Eggers
First Lieutenant Samuel Woodfill of Company M 60th Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for three acts of conspicuous daring near Cunel France on October 12 1918. Sergeant Alan Louis Eggers of MG Company 107th Infantry earned the DSC for bravery near Catelet France on September 29 1918 aiding wounded and capturing enemy equipment under heavy fire. Both men are listed with home addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunel
France
Lieut
Woodfill
Lieut. Woodall
Lieut. Woodfill
Alexandria Pike
Fort Thomas
Alan Louis Eggers
M. G. Co
107Th Infantry
Catelet
Eggers
John G. Latham
Thomas E. O'Shea
Corp
O'Shea
Sergt
Eoceny
Latham
Sergt. Eggera
Summit Avenue
Summit
N. J
Captain Mallon Earns Valor for Boisé de Forges Action
George H. Mallon, Captain of the 132nd Infantry, was cited for extraordinary bravery in France on September 26, 1918. Leading nine men he assaulted nine machine guns, captured a 450 mm howitzer battery, and silenced more guns, resulting in 100 prisoners and multiple weapon captures. His home address is 1981 Hallock Street, Kansas City, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallon
Boise de Forges
France
Hallock Street
Sergeant Peck Distinguished Service Cross Hero of 1918
William R. Peck of Washburn Wisconsin earned the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry near Remonville on November 1 1918. He shielded his commander from enemy fire at Montre Deny woods and sacrificed himself, dying in the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
354Th Infantry
Sergt
Peck
Remonville
Frm
Sergi
Washburn
Wis
Daring Rescue Attempt Ends in Tragic Drowning
In a shell hole ten feet deep filled with water a diver teamed with Corp Roberts faced a fatal choice. Roberts told the gunner only one could escape and shoved his companion through the back door of the tank before drowning himself. Roberts formerly lived at 6 Market Street, San Francisco, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corp. Roberts
Market Street
San Francisco
Cal
Gallant Death: Lieut Wickersham Receives DSC at Limey France
Second Lieutenant J Hunter Wickersham of the 353rd Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for conspicuous gallantry near Limey France on September 12, 1918. Wounded in four places, he tended his orderly, continued the platoon’s advance, fired with his left hand after losing use of his right, then fell dead after aiding his men. Home address listed as 3416 Colfax Boulevard, Denver, Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hunter Wickersham
Limey
France
Lieut. Wickersham
St. Mihiel
Wickersham
Lieut. Wickershair
Colfax Boulevard
Denver
Colo
Bravery Earned Capt Chiles Dies Leading 356th Infantry
Captain Marcellus H. Chiles of the 356th Infantry was killed near Le Champy Bas France on November 3 1918 after taking command and leading his battalion under heavy machine gun fire. He retrieved a fallen rifle urged his men forward and directed the transfer of command before being wounded. His home was Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiles
le Champy Bas
France
Local Hero Corporal Reeves Earns Medal for Valor
Corporal Roy W. Reeves of the 96th Company Sixth Marines, home with his mother Mrs. J W Reeves of East San Diego, Cal, was decorated for conspicuous intrepidity near Blanc Mont France on October 13, 1918. Amid a grenade melee he seized a fallen grenade and hurled it clear of five comrades, taking severe wounds but saving them from injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Marines
Reeves
J. W. Reeves
Chamour Avenue
East
San Diego
Cal
Blanc Mont
France
Corp
Sergeant Cheevers Receives Distinguished Service Cross
Sergeant Earl J. Cheevers of Headquarters No. 132nd received the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism near Bois de Forges France on September 26 1918. He maintained a communication line then pursued four enemy soldiers into a dugout armed with a pistol and ordered them to surrender. He entered the dugout and routed out and captured twelve prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 132Nd Infantry
Cheevers
Herolam
Bois de Forges
France
Heroism Honored for Dickop in World War I Action
Lieut. Dickop of the 127th Infantry is credited with extraordinary heroism at Fismes France in August 1918. He reached Cheggelles farm and was fatally wounded by a head shot during the assault, meeting orders to continue the charge despite injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
127Th Infantry
Dickop
Fismes
France
Che Gelles Farm
Straight Coat and Narrow Skirt Fashion Show Review
The article surveys spring suit styles featuring straight coats and narrow skirts with emphasis on fit and becomingness. It contrasts practical and impractical designs, detailing two example outfits with tailored braiding, bone buttons, waistcoats, and variations in tuckwork for differing silhouettes. It notes broad appeal while warning some extremes are less wearable.
Dress types in voile and georgette fabrics featured
The article surveys summer fabrics with sheer voile and georgette frocks, highlighting plain and patterned voiles, costly imported laces, and design details. It notes home sewing can rival professional work, with a tunic length bodice, jacket effect, crossbar tucks, deep cuffs, and a checkered ribbon belt with silk tassels.
Man with One Idea Worse Than One with No Idea
A terse aphorism notes that a single rigid concept can be more harmful than having no guiding idea at all, underscoring the danger of dogmatic thinking.
Cold In the Head and Catarrh Remedies Advised
An old advertisement touts Halls Catarrh Medicine as an internal remedy to soothe the blood and reduce catarrh symptoms. It claims it can lessen liability to colds and is sold by Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio. Refers to testimonials and distribution by druggists.
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Page Sons
HALL
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
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West Arn Canada
Macronis
Fletcher
Camerica
Samuel Woodfill
60Th Infantry
George H. Mallon
132Nd Infantry
William RA. Peck
Harold W. Roberts
Tank Corps
Montredeny Woods
Marcellus H. Chiles
Roy W. Reeves
Earl J. Cheevers
Ray CS
Eastma
Pinkhamedicine Co
Dover
Doan
Minuer Foster-Milburn CO
BUFF
Palo. MY
David
I Sutton
BO Veterinary CO
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