Farmer J P Ward Letter from Canada Alberta 1914
Unsigned letter from J P Ward of Donalda Alberta dated February 9 1914 describes a prosperous farm year on 66 acres with oats and wheat yields and high prices. He claims good land near Toledo and favorable conditions while noting no war tax, school tax, and strong water supply. He also mentions relocation from Iowa to Canada and compares crop costs. The piece includes an ad and humorous chatter from a ball ad scene.
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J.P. Ward
Donaida
Alburta
Ward
Honaver
Wehal
Tolmde
Canada
Toledo
Thia
FL Ward
Donalda
Alberta
Ginphen Co
Iowa
Enchanted Ragusa and Dalmatian Coast Towns
A travel account describes Ragusa now called Dubrovnik, its port at Greyosa, and the nearby Dalmatian towns Trau and Ragusa. It recalls feasts of color, stone walls, market mornings, and hardy locals in traditional dress, with notes on history, architecture, and cautious traders observing ancient customs.
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Ragusa
Meriogovina
Montenegro
Dalmatia
Stein Hodee
Walle
Trai
Lis Balline
Arl Dalmatia
Raduanus
Radovan
Trau
Regina
Onan
How Mrs Bean Met the Crisis
An advertisement notes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for life stage discomforts. A Nashville testimonial from Mrs. Bran claims it cured her and recommends writing the Pinkham firm for information.
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Mrs. Bean
Nestvilla
Lydia E. Pickban
Ira
Joseph Avenue
Nashville
Nomad
L. E. Pinkham
Leveling the Ranks of an Old City Household
A fragmented OCR passage describes a former maid in a city setting, her progression from a thrift youth to outdoor work, and an awkward church party invitation. It mentions an older woman greeting a former maid named Laurat, and a friend who once served in the Rend family. The tone mirrors a late 19th century social scene.
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Wee Wui
Ehobela
Wbo
Fwrttia Hempstead
Topeka Jouroal
Nature's Workings in Plant Nitrogen Absorption
A fragmented report discusses how plants absorb nitrogen from soil and the cycle of nutrients. It suggests plants must obtain sufficient nitrogen to support growth and that when plant parts die, their constituents return to the earth to nourish future growth.
Public Safety Review Tackles Vehicle Drivers and Pedestrians
The mayor and cabinet convened to discuss proposed measures to control vehicle drivers and pedestrians. The corporation counsel urged cautious legislative action to calm fears and reduce street danger, noting the need for sober debate before any ordinance.
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Ayer
Tetelty
Eutery
Wishing and Wisdom for Grateful Living
A reflective note urges appreciating present blessings to find happiness. It cautions against chasing greater tomorrow, emphasizing gratitude over longing. The piece speaks to wise living and mindful enjoyment of today.
Foxes Trained as Rat Catchers in Derbyshire Claim Superiority
In Ambergate Derbyshire England S Merriman owner of Foxes Good Rat Catchers says trained foxes can outperform dogs in rat control. He asserts these animals will adapt to routines and habits, citing his method and success with foxes in pest management.
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Osan
Ambergate
Derbyshire
England
Peter Heals Dorcas and Raises Her in Joppa Tale
The sermon recounts Peter in Joppa where Dorcas, a devoted disciple known for good deeds, falls ill and dies. Peter prays and Dorcas is revived, underscoring that faith and near relation to Jesus drive powerful works. It notes Aeneas healing earlier and invites believers to trust Christ.
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Paul
Lyddatus
Chugdta
Rome
A. D
X Gol
Sauls
Jerusajen
Aulet
Peter
Hon
Lidda
Lidd
Jersalem
Aeneas
Luke
Christ
Jesus
Lydda
Sharoney
Firth
Joppa
Jerusstom
Denis
Tabitha
Dorcas
Ife
Les
Dorcases
Friends of
Torrey
He Mevern
Jopan
Simon
Lre
Spring in the Garden by E Van Benthuysen
Garden guidance from E Van Benthuysen on pruning lilacs and shrubs,roses, petunias, gladioli, canns and dahlias. Advice covers timing, soil, watering, placement and propagation methods including hotbeds and rooting tips for ready transplant.
Propagating by Cutting Methods in Home Horticulture
A March start guides propagating by cuttings for many ornamentals. It covers scarlet geralderm popularity, using old plants or strong tops, and details on rooting in warm sand beds with bottom heat. Species like fresine coleus ageratum hellotrope verbena fuchsia begonia lobelias and chrysanthemums are pressed for mass rooting in frames and shelves.
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W. R. Gilbert
Paul Crampel
Garden Notes on Blue Plumbago Capensia Care
The flowers of the blue plumbago capensia suit cool conservatories and window gardens, needing similar care to fuchsia and blooming year round. As weather warms, use less glass protection and remove top sash to guard frost plants set out early. Inspect trees for bag cocoons and destroy them, and keep weeds under control to protect lawnmower zones.
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E. van Benthuysen
Jvst
Ujaeck
Cosmos cultivation tips for compact, late-season blooms
The guide advises growing cosmos in pots since it does not transplant readily. Move plants to nine-inch pots then plant the pot in a border. Keep shoots at six inches high by pinching until late July, producing low stocky plants. Frosts do not stop them from flowering for window displays.
START THEM EARLY FORANNUALS AND PERENNIALS PLANTING
A garden note advises planting annuals and perennials now for early blooms such as asters, daisies, sweet peas, and verbenas. It suggests delaying most plantings until March unless using a conservatory or greenhouse. Pansies and daisies may be started earlier, while sweet alyssum can be grown in a window garden.
Ribbon beds in verbena color designs
Good effects can be worked out in ribbon beds by using different varieties of verbena in rows. To ensure a true color sequence, purchase color seedlings from your florist as plants from seedlings are likely to include the full color range of the verbena family.
The Van Quentin Defends Judging Human Nature
The Van Quentin says he prides himself on judging human nature and recalls lending a friend ten dollars months ago, confident he would repay but the loan was not repaid, reported by the Kansas City Star.
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van Quentin
Kansas City Star
Minnesota 1914 poultry and egg output valued
The 1914 poultry and egg production in Minnesota totaled 35.6 million dollars. Miscellaneous notes mention Glasgow broom handles, Italians eligible for military service in Switzerland, and submarines using petrol oil as a power source when submerged.
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Minnesota
Glasgow
Scotland
Europe
Switzerland
Alpine plants and rail dreams frame a traveler’s Europe
King Ferdinand of Bulgaria is an avid botanist with Europe’s most complete Alpine collection. A future dream sees travel from Alaska to Patagonia by sleeping car as rail lines expand. Over 7,000 miles of lines are open, with coverage across multiple English counties in a single inn.
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Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Europe
Alaska
Patagonia
Four Counties Inn
England
Leicestershire
Staffordshire
Warwickshire
Derbyshire
Morning hot water with limestone phosphate for facial glow
A 1910s style health tip promotes drinking hot water with a teaspoonful of limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the digestive tract and purify the skin. It claims internal sanitation improves complexion, removing toxins from stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels for clearer skin.
Itching Scalp Remedy Ad With Cuticura Ointment
A scalp itching remedy promising cleansing and soothing via Cuticura Soap and hot water after gentle Cuticura Ointment on the scalp. Free samples by mail with a book from Cuticura, Boston. Also mentions Allen's Foot-Ease with wartime usage and a rural comedy line about raising chickens.
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Dept. L
Boston
Swiggs and Swiggs-Poor Jageby Pass Away
A fragmented notice notes the death of Swiggs and a Swiggs-Poor Jageby. It hints at causes related to drink and speculation, mentioning Swiggs as spirited away or removed in a cryptic manner.
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Swiggs
Jageby Ie
Briges
Freckles and the Timeless Prescription Confusion
A garbled excerpt discusses drug strength and price, asserting a solution to reverse effects and claiming Freckles can gain beauty. It cites Frank A. Vanderlip, president of National City Bank, as a witness to the supposed trade. The text blends health claims with a dated tone and unclear guidance.
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Frank A. Vanderlip
The
National City Bank
New York City
Anuric touted as cure for backache and kidneys
Letter from Mrs N M Flint, aged about 76, praising Anuric a product of Dr Pierce. Claims relief from backache rheumatism and kidney bladder troubles and notes purported potency compared with lithia. Mentions Buffalo New York origin and price of seven dollars.
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Anuric
Dr. Pierce
Invalide’ Hotel
Buffalo
N. M. Flint
Pierce
All He Wanted and More
A fragment describes a character insisting on Red Cross Ball Blue for white fabrics and recalling a prior purchase. The dialogue shifts to questions about getting all one wants, with a brief aside about elections and a hoax.
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Ady
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Featured In Promo
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery in tablet or liquid form. It claims to restore stomach health, improve digestion, boost appetite, invigorate the liver, purify blood, and strengthen nerves. The product is alcohol free, with ingredients listed on the wrapper and praised by neighbors as a blood maker and tissue builder.
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Dr. Pierce
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