Expert's Tribute to Western Canada Soil Wealth
An analysis of Western Canadian soil by Prof. Stevens from Washington finds soil rich in lignite, potash, phosphorus and nitrogen with strong organic matter, promising high crop yields. The piece highlights settlers from the United States moving to Alberta Saskatchewan and British Columbia prairie towns, driven by soil quality and potential profits.
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Canada
United States
Tio
Stevens
State College of Washington
Pollan
Wash
Flores
Brooks
Alta
Oak Harbor
Horton
Pratela
Western
Cianws
Calgary
Hementon
Lethbridge
Alberta
Wegitn
Mooge Jaw
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
North Portal
Saskkatehowsar
Goutts
Vancouver
Belts
Columbia
Prairies
Fragmentary Phrase Sketching a Troubled Domestic Scene
A garbled OCR passage hints at a cruel act and a husband locking his wife in a room with no access to gowns and bonnets. The text is incomplete but suggests domestic strife and abusive control within a household.
Old Prescription for Weak Kidneys Ad
An early 20th century ad touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. Claims of sworn statements and large sales accompany a sample bottle offer by mail order with entreaties to include the newspaper.
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Pareek Post
Dr. Kilner & Co
Binghamton, N
Onclowe
Ady
Haarlem
Made Schwab Lays Bare Influence Tactics
A speech by Selwab, now with the United States Shipping Board, at a Washington luncheon reveals his candid critique of how large businesses seek to sway legislation. He notes a foreman, sent to testify, who followed instructions until a moment of truth exposed the planted line.
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Ciaelos MA
United States Shipping Bord
Washington
Seluvab
Shipping Board
Meg Ehueley
Claudia
Phoenixville Rising Story Teaches Memory Lesson
A classroom anecdote from a public school teacher recounts the phoenix tale shared with students including a boy named Reginald. The pupil recalls the story about Phoenixville rising from ashes and the lesson about remembering what was discussed.
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Congressuman
Hnaimplon Moora
Stegnate
Reginald
Powis
Nuvi
Phoenixville
Martha
Freckles Cure Ad: Othine-Double Strength Sold For Skin Fix
The ad promotes Othine double strength to remove freckles claiming one ounce clears skin for a fair complexion. It warns against asking for the double strength unless money back is guaranteed and notes minimal quantities needed. Also included is a brief item about a South Dakota coyote bounty winner George Waters earning $2 for three pelts and $74 for eleven hides. Industrial Defense is cited with a note on men and women in the wartime workforce.
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Champlon
Bhick Hills
South Dakota
George Waters
Iving
Crow Park
Giants Outfielders Shine Amid Baseball Talent
George Burns Benny Kauff and Ross Young display years of skill in a Grapefruit League season, with Robertson’s doubts fading as Young proves his bat and fielding. Brens, Paris and others show strong outfield and infield pace, while talk centers on whether Young can sustain elite form for a full season.
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George Burns
Benny Kauff
Ross Young
Robertson
George
Tnt
Oss
Davy Roberston
Davy
Young
Hoelson
Benny
I Hall
Miller Huggins Recites Funniest Baseball Play
New York manager Miller Huggins was interviewed and asked to recall the funniest play he had seen. He described a Pittsburgh versus St. Louis game moment, recounting a scene from a famous miscue that amused him greatly.
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Miller Huggins
Iade
New York
Pittsburgh
Service Team Picks From War Roster Amid Draft Drift
A composite squad drawn from players now in military service forms the planned team. Notables include Mulligan, Doolan, and other Dodgers bound for the front as the American Soldiers League in France organizes five sections of six clubs each. An official schedule sets up four pennant series among section winners.
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Allerican Soldiers League
France
Unclear play leaves Cardinals stunned in error plagued rally
In a confused at bat Lewis Cardinals scene Roger Fresna and Mowry reached bases as Steve Evans sent a drive to center. Mike, on second, tried to score on a hurried dash toward home but collided with Means at second as both went down. The ball was thrown in and players were ruled out in a chaotic sequence.
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Max Fhick
Loo
Lewis Cardinals
Roger Fresnahan
Danager
Mowry
Steve Evans
Mike
Means
Trong
Players to be numbered in major league baseball
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes a plan to number players this year for convenience. Players may carry only numbered suitcases and personal effects on trips, the system aims to ease scoring and identification, though some may dislike being identified like merchandise.
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Brisives
Hese
Teese
Sevarers
Milwaukee Sentinel
Carse
Baseball in War Time Brings Players to Service and Field
Amid wartime, players shift roles as Sothern and McKechnie nurture new duos while stars like Selimle and Merkle shine. McGraw’s trio hover near 400, with Crissman enlisting at Great Lakes and Tanvern captaining Camp Devens. Bradley Hoge debuts with Phillies as Carl Hamilton leaves for navy duties.
Prank Costs Catcher Eye in Army Barracks
Red Kuhn of the Chicago White Sox was perched in Camp Jays Tex when a companion cut a bath towel fringe striking Won in the eye. The fringe damaged the pupil destroying sight, leaving Won permanently unable to fight. Stalin received honorable discharge. He plans to return to California.
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Sam
Red Kuhn
Chicago White Sox
Camp Jays
Tex
Red
Stalin
Army
Righ
Calfeornia
Vean Gregg Rovered Through Teams In Turbulent Career
Vean Gregg, a famed moundman, moved between clubs including Cleveland, Boston, Buffalo, and Maston before joining the Athletics. He was part of a larger deal that sent Bush, Sehaug, and Strunk to the Red Sox, with Connie Mack overseeing the acquisition of Director Venu Grege.
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Venu Grege
Connie Mack
Rover
Cleveland
Portand
Tarehoe
Boston
Buffalo
Ayan
Maston
Athletics
Ing
Bush, Sehaug
Strunk
Red Sox
Start Games at Mobile on Weekdays Early Sunday
The Mobile club will start weekday games at five o'clock due to Alabama law restricting Sunday games after six. Opening Day attendance in Columbus exceeded expectations with nearly 6,000 fans. Kansas City drew 2,200, a disappointment. Wingo buys Liberty Bonds worth 7000, planning more once repaid. Two Thrashers left the Atlanta club. Ikeling joined the army, Loren shipped to Toronto Internationals, Wranh remains, Leslie turned back to Waco, Schick quit Angels for a shipyard job in Los Angeles. Ty Cobb, usually a top leader, has been sick and unable to show his best.
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Mobile
Alabama Liow
Columbus
Senators
Toledo
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Thrashers
Atlanta
Thrasher
Ikeling
Loren
Toronto
Wranh
Amazing Dual Life of Gerardo Garcia as Gertrude the Woman
Garca, a 23 year old of Mexican heritage, posed as a woman since 1915, fooling department managers in San Francisco El Paso and other cities, and amassing admirers while working as a cloak model. Immigration officials note his feminine bearing and long hair aiding the disguise.
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Tex
Gerardo" Garcia
San Francisco
RE Paso
Gertrude
Maar Nell
J Paso
Tuareg
Mirta
Garcia
Ueht
Genobeba Garcia
Zuenteenk
Mex
United States
Garelas
Garca
Garcela
San Diego
Sparrow Hawk Snatches Canary In San Francisco Parade
A Chinese woman and her three Hue children moved along Kearny street with a canary in a cage. The bird escaped at Commercial street and perched on a wire. A sparrow hawk swooped from nowhere, grabbed the canary, and flew away down Commercial Street with its prey.
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San Francisco
Kearny Street
Commercial Street
Neck Broken but Weds in Hospital in Easton
Henry R Bowlby, in a serious condition with a broken neck, married Miss Alice Fantks in the hospital. The bride is daughter of wealthy New Jersey parents.
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Easton
Henry R. Bowlby
Heis
Alice Fantks
New Jersey
Kiss Worth Ten Thousand Dollars Claims Hotel Suit
A severely intoxicated gentleman allegedly kissed Miss Byra Brayley Gifford in a Baltimore hotel elevator. She sues the hotel for ten thousand dollars, claiming the kiss was worth that amount and seeks legal remedy.
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New York
Byra Brayley Gifford
Baltimore
Little Eva dies during Uncle Tom's Cabin stage scene
In Pittsburgh, twelve year old Hileen Rhodes who portrayed Little Joya in Uncle Tom's Cabin collapsed on stage after singing and fainting she died within three hours despite medical aid.
Physicians remove coin from man’s stomach in Huntington
Huntington West Virginia physicians operated to remove a half dollar from Samuel Davis’s stomach after he accidentally swallowed the coin while holding it in his mouth. The operation followed the accidental swallowing incident and involved surgical retrieval.
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Huntington
W. Va
Samuel Davis
Davis
Two Carnegie Stories About Industry and Change
A London Tit Bits excerpt recounts Carnegie's humor on industry factors and asks which is most important. The quip about three legged stools and aging eyes illustrates skepticism toward clinging to the past and the irony of aging eyesight versus modern light.
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Andrew Carnegie
Tabor
Saplal
Mr. Carnegie
Dash
London
Bigamous Wish in Georgia Household Tale
A visitor to a Georgia household is pressed by thriftiness of the house’s mistress. He quips about the “averkin’ wife” and remarks on a possible “Tohbud a couple more ke hen” with a flat, humorous tone, reflecting a colonial era humor magazine fragment.
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Georgia
Joe
Crash Went the Picture Tle and Tagks in the House
In a lively chat, a host prompts for thumbnail tags while a guest asks if fingernails will suffice, reflecting a playful, informal exchange from a Boston Transcript style setting.
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Hoston
Meat prices rise in France and a humorous scene
A satirical note on French meat costs cites novelist Edith Wharton claiming boiled ham reaches two dollars per pound. A tale of a French woman bargaining for skewers and a butcher’s puzzled reaction follows. An unrelated ad promotes Cuticura remedies with a Boston address.
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France
Eidith Wharton
Father and camp visit prompt cigar with captain
A garbled report notes a father visiting a camp near Yaphank asking for a smoke and cigars. The dialogue shows casual, uncertain exchanges about whether smoking is allowed aboard and implies a military or camp setting with a general asked to attend. The text ends with a stray figure claiming 5,516,019 attackers in the United States.
Warning signs of serious illness from weak kidneys
A brief health warning notes that kidney weakness may cause aches along the loins and back, urging prompt attention to prevent or treat serious disease. It stresses early action to ward off potential dangers.
Time's Wonderful Changes from Baby to Boy
A Chicago Tribune reader recalls family photos showing a baby girl in two dresses, noting the child later identified as a boy, reflecting on gender and identity across time.
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Forrest
Chicago Tribune
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