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Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1917

Page

3

Greater efficiency and farm profits in Western Canada

The article discusses "More Efficiency" driving western Canadian agriculture, noting high yields of wheat and low costs on open prairie lands. It cites prices, land costs, and returns from investments, urging farmers to shift from high priced land to low cost acres to maximize profit and output. It also references government efforts and settler programs with lower mail rates to encourage relocation and production. A political sidelight quotes Governor Whitman contrasting praise of German rule with a prison official's humor.

Canada Ini Sith Progressive Pass Enlyr Racmer U. S Manitoba Second St Milwaukee Wis C. A. Laurier Marquette Mich

Truth About Eczema and Piles Proclaimed in Ad Claims

An 80 cent bottle of Watersons Ointment is advertised as a cure for eczema and piles, with testimonials from readers in Pittsburgh and Wise stating dramatic relief after long suffering. The ad cites Mrs Marell of Pittsburgh and De une of Wise as endorsers. A quip from Lord Northerlite about shielding London during a Zeppelin raid closes the piece.

Bays Peterson Thal Teeterson Mare Till Third Ave Pittsburgh Peterson Washington Teterson Lord Northerlite London Qaid New York

Bride Name Change Sparks Notable Family Affair

Murray Cohen, who wed Helen Bernis in New York, will use the name Murray C Bartays. The wedding party and comments reflect a fusion of tradition and modern routine as the bride’s relatives prepare for public recognition of the new surname.

Murray Cohen Helen Berniys New York Murray C. Bartays

Parted for Years Reunited by War in Pittsburgh

Two brothers separated in youth amid Balkan conflicts and later split by fate reconnected in Pittsburgh during World War I. David Albala, a member of the Serbian commission to the United States, and Joseph Kaufmann, a Pittsburgh native, shared adoption stories and long periods apart before war brought them back together.

Tats Balkans Pittsburgh Sins David Albala Surbian Commission Joseph Kaufmann Prtsburgl Routanie Nat Cove Kaufmann Serbia Atbila America Beenue Belgrade Belgrade. With the Out Breyk Ceewh Albania Fle Sengkhe Piresbureh Kuulivant

Misdeameanor in Wigwam of Nokomis

Fragmentary report from Pueblo, Colorado, describes alleged forging of a thumbprint on a government pay check. Mentions Ute individuals and a United States District Court proceeding. Also notes burglary charges against two other Utes in Montezuma County.

Pueblo Cola Peru United States

Chicago Child Trade Revealed by Juvenile Protective Association

Investigators for the Juvenile Protective Association report that children in Chicago are sold for 15 dollars and up. Hospitals are said to offer unwelcome gifts, with many mothers’ slogans claiming it is better to buy a baby than have one. Mothers surrender babies at 25 dollars, later sold for 100 dollars to women able to support them.

Chicago Juvenile Protective Association A.A. Guild The Aittion Mr. Guild Thea

Velvet Silk and Metal Brocade Bags Steal Fashion Spotlight

The Detroit News notes handbags shift from cretonne to velvet and silk with metal brocades. Featured is a large gold and black metal brocade shopping bag with gold braid trim, sturdy handles, and gilt lining, paired with a matching brimmed hat of black velvet and gold accents.

Cretonne

Striking coat described with satin, fur, and embroidery

A vivid description details a French hin satin coat featuring a collar and cuffs of plush moleskin. The wide girdle is edged with silk braid and subtle blue and gold embroidery accents the waist, creating a striking, elegant ensemble.

Colors Add To Furnishings In Elegant Japanese Style

Charming chairs and tables show polished painting and lacquer in homes today. Native Japanese artists decorate with antique gold on black or colored surfaces, featuring birds and scenes. Soft base colors highlight black and gold accents, and a single piece can finish a room with distinction.

Make New Purse From Old Purses

How to transform an old purse into a new one using the existing frame. Create a paper pattern, choose new material, and slip it over the old frame with optional lining, velvet, beads, or embroidery. Attach handles from folded fabric or silk cords for a refreshed purse.

Turban fashions revived with colorful velvet bands

The article describes furs and trims enhancing coats with beaver, musk rat, and dyed pieces. It notes a turban style built of red blue yellow and black velvet bands, trimmed with gold cord, plus a crown and grape motif in male skin. Smart fur trimmings and large collars finish the look.

Blame Gypsies for Jazz Rumor in Akron

A fragment from Akron reports that locals blamed Gypsies for bringing Jazz and dance styles to America, citing examples from Europe and Silesia, with speculation on origins and a note about mischief and curiosities in daily life. It mentions Miss Harriet A Anderson and a rescued horse delusion.

Akron New Orleans New York Uscar Junck Europe Jetary June Silesia Austria Iie Ing

Coats or Capes for Evening Wraps in 1900s Style

The article compares evening wraps options, noting capes offer simple, easy construction while coats provide more warmth. It recommends materials such as broad cloth satin silk brocade and velvet, with lining quality emphasized to maximize wear. Wide fabric widths are advantageous for better cuts.

Antique Tints In Ribbons Dominate Fashion Trims

Ribbons appear as major dress trimmings this year with gold and silver interweaving and dull metallic tones. Satin, taffeta, and striped ribbons in rose and mauve create inset bands, ruchings, and neck trims while fringe ends and rosettes add flair. Fisher fur sets are also expected to trend for trimming and ensembles.

Fisher

Without Premeditation Without Premeditation

John English and Rachel Baruch collide with a hidden motive aboard a Halifax steamer and in Boston harbor secrets of a marriage proposal, a double, and a tense plea to reveal true intent as past ties unfold amid an uneasy romance. The tale shifts to a scene of lac production and trade, juxtaposed with personal intrigue.

Islands John English Boston Rathel Baruch Jobe Erglish Shere Nell Yarmouth Queen's Hotel Halifax Suruth Dixie Lucia Bis den Heatty Tey St. Johus Jane English Rachel Miss Baruch Atthe Starlel Theo

Rabies Mortality and Incubation Periods Cited

The article notes 40 percent hydrophobia incidence without Pasteur treatment, 100 percent fatality for rabies in humans and dogs, and an incubation period ranging from weeks to years with dogs averaging about forty days before symptoms appear. The treatment discovered is mentioned as a contrast to the grim statistics.

Pasteur

True Education and the Flame That Burns

The Ohio State Journal notes true education aims to forge true men and women, beyond scholarship. Educators must inspire and uplift, moving past old professional ideas toward aspiration and intuition guided by a higher calling to save the union and shape a noble destiny.

Ohio State Journal

What the Tongue Can Do in Mercy and Sympathy

The article quotes Rev. Newell Dwight Hillis on the power of gentle speech to heal sorrows and temper enmities. It praises individuals who curb discontent, spread happiness, and improve a community by embodying mercy and goodwill.

Bini Dhaka Saliu Newell Dwight Hillis

Pasteur method cited for rabies immunity and wound care

The Pasteur method is described as ercacious and requires about fifteen days to induce active immunity. It is advised that all animal bite wounds be cauterized immediately, especially if rabies is suspected.

Pasteur

The Idle Rich War Tie Complaint

In a humorous aside the speaker asserts Sherman’s view on war, lamenting the impact of conflict on a necktie that now sits noticeably shorter this year, delivered with light irony about the war’s far-reaching effects.

Sherman

Swamp Root Promises Purity for Kidney Relief

The ad touts Dr Kilmer swamps root as a pure non stimulant remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. It claims strict purity in every bottle and offers samples for ten cents via mail order with a note to mention the paper. An Aberdeen anecdote about railway porters follows, highlighting generous gifts.

Cuticura Promises Clear Skin With Daily Use

An old advertisement extols Cuticura Ointment and Soap for pimples and clear skin with daily use and a free sample offer by mail. The text also includes unrelated narrative fragments about flour, a pie-baking scene, and a Toledo business affidavit from 1884.

Boston Solé Everywhere

No Raise In Price For This Great Remedy Ad

An advertisement touts Cascara Bournine claiming a standard cold cure in tablet form with safety, no opiates, and a 24 hour cure. Money back if it fails. boxed with Red Hill’s picture, costing 2 cents. Also mentions English wear clogs and rising labor costs affecting footwear in Britain with discussions of leather, pricing, and fashion trends.

Cascara Bournine Red Hill British Isles Pearson Werkly Siitl Ow Vet Tron Runnhes London

Green's August Flower Uses and Market Claims

An old advertisement claims Green's August Flower treats ailments from stomach disorders to liver inactivity and indigestion. The text asserts benefits for digestion and blood impurities, noting bottle prices and regional mentions, interlaced with fragmented dialogue and unrelated lines about people and events.

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