Western Canada offers homes to farm laborers
The Canadian government promotes homesteads of 160 acres in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba for farm workers. Benefits include residence credit during work, eventual title after three years, low taxes, and affordable land from 15 to 30 dollars per acre. High wheat yields and strong infrastructure boost opportunity for moderate capital settlers. Western Canada branded as the best land option for those seeking ownership and prosperous farming.
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Canada
Western
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Fates of Queens in Tragedy and Envy
The piece questions why those born to royal rank are envied when many emperors of fashion and monarchs endure deep sorrows. It cites Eugenie, Carlotta, Elizabeth of Belgium, Natalie of Serbia, Alexandra of Russia and historic queens like Mary Stuart and Marie Antoinette as examples of royal tragedy.
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Eugenie
France
Carlotta
Elizabeth
Belgium
England
Natalie
Serbia
Alexandra
Russia
Mary Stuart
Marie Antoinnette
Detroit Free Press
California Syrup of Figs Promotes Gentle Bowel Cleansing
A vintage ad appeals to mothers to switch from harsh traditional remedies to California Syrup of Figs for children. It markets the fruit laxative as pleasant tasting, effective for the liver and bowels, with simple dosing directions on the bottle and a 60 cent price claim.
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California
Adv
Fletcher’sa Castoria
Appraising Father's Wealth in Sunday Lesson
A father denies being rich while his son presses him about wealth after a Sunday school lesson about the camel and the eye of a needle. The boy asks if the father is rich enough to go to Hades, prompting the father's refusal to describe himself as rich.
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Kingdom of Heaven
Hades
Clear, Gentle Skin Care With Cuticura Ointment
A vintage advertisement urges clearing pimples by applying Cuticura Ointment and washing with Cuticura Soap in five minutes. It promotes daily use to keep skin clear and offers a free sample by mail with a booklet, sending a postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticnra
Dept. L
Boston
Government official mocks war economy in Washington dinner
A government official at a Washington dinner criticized a war economy in fanciful terms, recounting a Private and canteen joke about bacon rind for shoe-laces. The quip contrasted wartime urgency with everyday supply humor amid national policy discourse.
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Washington
Assignments and Missionaries Named by Indiana Conference
Northern Indiana Methodist Episcopal conference held in Huntington adopted a patriotic resolution backing President Wilson and his war stance. At close, districts listed appointed preachers and assigns for the year and named five missionaries to Africa, Japan, Utah, Arizona, and Porto Rico.
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Indorsing
Wilson
Huntington
Indiana Methodist Episcopal Conference
Wabash District
H. M
Marble
R. Goodwin
Andrews
L. H. Ice
Bippus
Ll. O. Winslow
Burkett
J. H. McNary
Churubusco
R. H. Wehrly
Liberty Milla
Young
Marion
Flist Church
J. C. White
Grace Church
David Wells
Highland Church
Home Park Church
D. J. Imler
Ninth Street
J. BE. Zerbe
Markle
F. P. Morris
Mentone
J. §. Newcombe
Mount Etna
C. L. Hixon
North Manchester
J. J. Fisher
Point Isabel
C. B. Thomas
Roanoke
J. F. Blocker
Silver Lake
Arlington Singer
Sims
A. Lt. Myers
South Whitley
M. L. Hardingham
Bwayzee
A. M. Wickman
Sweeteer
A. D. Burkett
Uniondale
Leroy Huddleston
Upland
F. H. Cremean
van Buren
J. ©. Campbell
Wabash
First
T. M. Guild
Middle Street
C. E. White
Wabash Street
J. L. Gillard
Warren
M. D. Seater
E. A. Hartman
Richmond
Somerville Light
Cambridge City
R. C. Jones
Centerville
J. B. O'Connor
Charlottesville
Shaw
Dunkirk
A. H Backus
R C. Ballard
Phillips
Fountain City
R. R. Henderson
Greenfield
O. A. Trabue
Hagerstown
J. W. Gruber
Kennard
C. A. Mitchell
Knightstown
J. H. Runkle
Lewisville
M. E. Barrett
Losanteville
W. ©. Powers
Lynn
E. C. Hallman
Markleville
BE. H. Taylor
Maxwell
O. P. Vaney
McCordsville
C. W. Anderson
Mill Grove
F. A. Shipley
Madoc
C. E. Smith
Newcastle
W. W. Wiant
Parker
C. B. Sweeney
Pennville
A. F. Hogan
Philadelphia
E. I. Gates
Portland
Alexandria
E. BE. Giggy
Anderson
J. W. Potter
Arthur Carroll
Indiana Avenue Church
Florida
J. L. Murr
Noble Street
W. M. Hellopeter
Park Place
B. P. Smith
Carmel
C. M. Hobbs
Daleville
Tabor
C. G. Cook
Desato
P. H
Kempton
A. J. Puryoa
Kokomo
W. B. Freeland
Main Street
E. E. Treper
Beamer
E. B. McQinnity
Logansport
Broadway
A. W. Lowther
Market Street
J. F. Radcliffe
Wheatland
W. C. Assy
Macy
G. E. Garrigan
Mexico
W. Tanner
Miami
M. E. Shattuck
New Waverly
John Parker
Peru
C. H. Smith
Richland
Harry A. Wann
Roann
W. Montgomery
Russiaville
J. F. Edwards
Santa Fe
E. C. Fisher
Sharpaville
I. D. Jacobs
Sheridan
Riley
Tipton
Ben Kendall
Twelve Mile
Fred R. Hill
Walton
H. L. Liddle
West Middleton
Dvcrete
Bobo
J. R. Elson
Coesse
Joseph Grimes
Decatur
F. EF
Thornburg
Jerry B. Leach
Fiat
B. D. Nynowander
Ft. Wayne
A. G. Neal
Ft Wayne
St. Paul's Church
L. M. Krider
Bimpton Church
Trinity Church
Manfred C. Wright
Wayne Street
C. C. Travia
J. M. Stewart
Framont
L. W. Kemper
Garrett
Charles Tinkham
Geneva
J. F. Jey
J. O. Powell
New Haven
J. H. C. Powell
Orland
J. K. Wyant
Ossian
W. E. Hamilton
Pleasant Mills
G. L. Conway
Poneto
L. G. Warner
Ray
K. R. Thompson
Spencerville
A. E. Emmons
Woodburn
A. K. Love
York Circuit
W. B. Hardy
Goshen
Howe, Co
A. Hile
Inwood
W. FE. Loveless
Kendallville
FA. Lemaster
Kimmell
L. Yoder
Lagrange
C. L. Debow
Leesburg
Herbert Bossa
Ligonier
T. M. Hill
Middlebury
W. Martin
Milford
R. V. Johnson
Mishawaka
B. E. Parker
Mon
Japan
E. J. Magor
Utah
J. EB. Ferris
Arizona
J. C. Murray
Porto Rico
Plea Expected From Evansville Republicans in Federal Case
In Evansville a large number of Republican politicians indicted for conspiracy to debauch the recent election are poised to plead guilty in federal court. District Attorney's office reports the move after forty politicians, led by Charles Sihler and Frank DeJarnett, refused to plead guilty at arraignment two weeks ago. Trials had been scheduled for late April.
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Indianapolis
Evaneville
District Attorney's Office
Charles Sihler
Frank DeJarnett
Republican County Organization
Indiana appoints highway commission and state aid plan
Gov. Goodrich names the Indiana highway commission with David C. Jenkins L P Wright Hines Egbert and S W Taylor as members though Tylor’s name was momentarily omitted. The body will oversee the good roads law with $600000 appropriated for 1917 1918 and will appoint a state highway engineer, without salaries for the commissioners. Contracts governed by county commissioners require state engineer and commission approval.
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Indianapolis
James P. Goodrich
Indiana Highway Commission
David C. Jenkins
Kokomo
L. P. Wright
Indiana State Grange
Columbus
Hines Egbert
Goshen
S. W. Taylor
Boonville
Goodrich
Wright and Jenkins
Egbert
Beardsley
Elkhart
Indiana Quota Set at 20 000 for National Guard
Indianapolis Adjt. Gen. Harry B. Smith announced plans to recruit for an army of half a million as requested by the president. Indiana's quota is 20 000 with expected promotions and demotions to shift for efficiency and influx of recruits. Col. George Fryermuth of South Bend takes command of the Third Indiana regiment. Maj. William Carpenter, Lieut. John B. Dilworth, Maj. Robert Moorehead, and Capt. Charles B. Calvert are named for key posts.
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Indianapolis
Adjt
Harry B. Smith
Indiana National Guard
Smith
Indiana
George Fryermuth
South Bend
Indiana Regiment
William Carpenter
First Infantry
John B. Dilworth
Laporte
Robert Moorehead
Charles B. Calvert
How Women Will Vote Indiana
Women in Indiana will vote at the same places but cast ballots separately. A governor appointed committee recommends that counties using machines provide Australian ballots for women or add voting machines. The committee notes women will vote for only some offices and must have full citizenship. a declaration of intention will not suffice as for men.
Indiana Agriculturists Plan Meeting On Food Production
In Indianapolis a gathering at the statehouse will discuss increasing Indiana food production. Governor Goodrich says the state will mobilize agriculture to expand acreage and crops and reduce waste. President W. S. Jones of Purdue University will preside.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Statehouse
Goodrich
W. 5
Jone
Purdde Ant ‘Varsity
Not With His Money
A witty exchange about eminent financiers planning to mobilize the nation’s dollars. One speaker boasts he has $18.50 in the bank and would withdraw it to prove a point to those financiers.
Sewing society motto hints at lax discipline
A fragment notes that the saying there is no telling would suit a sewing society if its members lived up to it. The line implies lax discipline or unpredictability among the group.
Brave is the man who will eat within twenty feet of anything a woman throws
A terse fearless statement praises a man who can endure any wild throw from a woman within close range. It frames the confrontation as a test of courage and composure in a humorous, bold tone.
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Atea
Old Looks and Uric Acid Cure Claim
Dr. L B Smith links excess uric acid to premature aging and gray hair. He advises drinking water between meals and taking Anuric double strength before meals to expel uric acid. Backache and stomach symptoms are described as reliefs from reducing uric acid.
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L. B. Smith
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