Seed weed content in oats shows high noxious seed levels
In spring 1913 officers sampled over 2,000 Canadian farmers to gauge weed presence. About 56 percent of 647 oat samples contained noxious seeds averaging 76 per pound, with up to 4.43 percent in a pound, and 85 percent held 239 other weed seeds per pound, potentially seeding 6400 noxious and 20800 other weed seeds per acre. Barley and wheat showed similar results. most seeds can be removed by a well operated fanning mill.
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Canada
Otawa
Seeq Branita Wa
Baby's Own Taolets touted as best medicine for infants
A claim from Mrs D. Bern Hardt of Port Dalhousie Ont praises Baby's Own Tablets as safe for infants, aiding digestion, easing colds and fevers, expelling worms, and comforting babies. The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont sells them 25 cents a box by dealers or mail.
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Severia
Bernhardt
Port Dalhousie
Ont
Bavy
Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
War horses losses rise since war began says under-secretary
Parliamentary under-secretary for war K J Tennant told the House of Commons that horse losses have averaged fifteen percent annually since the war began. He contrasted this with a fifty five to sixty percent loss in the South Africa war, noting improvement by veterinary authorities. He cited pleuro pneumonia as the cause of many deaths.
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K. J. Tennant
House of Commons
No Poison Found in Holloway's Corr Cure Claims
Reader notes that the product Holloway's Corr Cure contains no poisonous ingredient and can be used without danger of injury. The statement emphasizes safety and absence of toxic components.
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Holloway
The Heiress and the Duke Comedy Sketch
A stage exchange features a dialogue between The Heiress and The Duke about parental consent. The Duke confirms consent but says another gent is involved. Minard's Liniment is referenced as a cure for burns while characters discuss orders on a half shell and shortages in sales.
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Papa
Cure for Infant Eczema With Cuticura Soap and Ointment
A mother reports a severe eczema outbreak on her three day old infant’s head and face. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment as directed, the itching subsides and the eczema heals completely with no remaining signs. Signed by Philip Roach on May 12, 1914.
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Darnley, P. E
Girip
Philip Roach
Prevent Hair Loss with Cuticura Cream and Ointment
To prevent falling hair remove crusts and scales and soothe itching of the scalp Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment are indispensable. Liberal samples of each mailed free with a postage paid postcard to On Geure Dept. D. Borten U.S. 4 7.
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Geure
Dept. D. Borten
U.S
British Industries Fair to Display UK Goods in London 1915
His Majesty's Board of Trade announces a British Goods display at the Royal Agricultural Hall London from May 10 to 21, 1915. Exhibitors must be manufacturers of their own products and invitations will limit entry to bona fide UK and overseas buyers. Canadian visitors advised to contact the Board of Trade in London or Montreal.
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His Majesty's Board of Trade
London
Ogland
Puge
Germany
Austria
S Board of Tract
United Kingdom
Leipzig
His Majesty’s Board of Trade
China
British Empire
Royal Agricultural Hall
England
Dominion of Canada
H. M Board of Trade
British Industries Fair
Cheapside
B.C
Value of Screenings in Feed Compared to Oats and Seed
North Dakota Agricultural College students Amos Ewen and Ephraim Westlund conducted a 10 week sheep feeding trial. Three pens received oats and bran, pigeon grass seed, or screenings. The screenings pen gained 34 pounds more than oats and bran while using 12 pounds more feed.
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Amos Ewen
Ephraim Westlund
North Dakota Agricultural College
Mysterious Slip of Speech Sparks Local Curiosity
In a puzzling line read by residents, a man humorously contends he never has the word pulled over his lips, prompting locals to debate meaning and intent in a playful community moment.
Straits Must Be Russian says Kruk elsky on Constantinople
The Russky Viedomosti prints a signed article by Prince Pugese Kruk elsky arguing Constantinople and the Dardanelles must be Russian. He claims neutrality harms Russia and that only Russian ownership and force can guarantee free passage to the world.
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Russky Viedomosti
Pugese Krukelsky
Constantinople
Dardanelies
Russia
Straits
Dardanelles
Belgium
Bulgaria
Black Sea
Germany
France
England
Turkey
Sea of
Marmara
High Seas
Edward Grey
Dodds Kidney Pills Prove Popular in Nova Scotia
In Spry Harbor Halifax Mrs Alex B Niibey reports benefit from taking two boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills. The ad claims kidneys cured by the pills improve overall health and prevent conditions like Brights Disease Diabetes Dropsy and Rheumatism, asserting widespread family use and general popularity.
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Spry Harbor
Halifax C
Kincey
Alex BE. Niibey
Nova Scotia
Timor
Bright
Dodd
For Love of the Work and Medical Duty in Russia
A discussion notes the Russian women’s social life and their rising role in medicine and nursing for wounded soldiers. A London based Russian wife comments on education and charitable care in cities and country districts, where daughters often tend the sick. An advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil to stop coughing from respiratory irritation and cold symptoms.
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Russia
London
Gle
Thomas
War talk in the German sauce age reflected
Two men remark on the war era describing it as the German sauce age and noting the strange times they live in. The dialogue captures a wartime mood with casual, sharp observations about current events.
McTavish Reassures Convalescent Soldier in Dialect Dialogue
McTavish speaks to a convalescent soldier asserting he will return soon from the front. He notes plans to “be giwn back” and to “see” the man again after a brief period, signaling hope and persistence amid wartime fatigue.
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McTavish
Agriculture Department urged to boost Canadian crops
Ottawa proposes farming gains through pure seed soil care and better practices. Official data shows possible yields for wheat corn oats and potatoes and argues improved methods could raise Canada’s crop value by 150 million dollars, funded by public bulletins and catalogues.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Canada
Grand Trunk Pacific tofuel engines with oilbetween Prince Rupert and Jasper
The Grand Trunk Pacific railway says contracts are let to install crude oil as locomotive fuel on passenger engines from Prince Rupert to Jasper, a 718 mile route. Completion is expected by June. Freight engines will continue to use coal for now.
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Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Prince Rupert
B.C
Jasper
Alta
Lawyer Urges Body to Bill Doctor for Storage
A citizen seeks damages from Dr. Blank after surgery left surgical scissors inside. The attorney advises not suing, suggesting sending a storage bill instead to recover costs and handling.
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Dr. Blank
Food Question Settled With Perfect Satisfaction
A wife writes of her husband’s stomach troubles and poor appetite being cured by Grape-Nuts. After starting the cereal, he improves, asks for it at every meal, and remains well enough to work daily for two years. The Canadian Postum Co. Windsor Out submits another letter as proof.
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Canadian Postum Co
Windsor
Wellville
Internal Bathing Ad Claims Health Benefits and Free Book
An article extols internal bathing as essential for health, claiming it boosts efficiency and prevents disease. It argues bowel cleanliness, urges five to ten minutes daily practice, and promotes a free booklet by Dr. Charles A Tyrell from Toronto, inviting readers to request it.
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Chas. A. Tyrell
J.B L. Cascade
Dr. Tyrell
Tyrell
College Street
Toronto
Spy Captured in Broad Daylight in Flanders Card Case
An ambulance corporal captures a German spy posing as an officer of unknown origin. The incident, cited as evidence of widespread espionage, involves misdirection and recognition of nonstandard gear. The piece notes the danger and the intelligence services’ efforts to uncover covert activity.
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Flanders
Duke of Wellington
Ofhcer
Richebourg
Red Cross
Pur Ches
Conversation Between Wives About Household Troubles
A quip about marital life where one wife wishes her friend not to nag and the other jokes that nagging occurs only when the husband beats the rugs. The exchange hints at domestic friction and humor in a lighthearted tone.
Betty and Bess-Jack Courtship Questioned
The dialogue reveals Betty expressing affection for Bess-Jack and a reluctance to marry, preferring his devotion without commitment. The exchange hints at themes of attachment and control within a personal relationship.
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Bess
Jack
Betty
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Montreal
Minard
Endeavo
Prince Trukety
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Dodd’s
Aim
Dominions
Great Britain
Grand Trunk Pacific
R. W. Beal
Ieug
Ume
Weill
Opusei Dalling
J. D. Kelloggs
Kennedy
Carter
Tion
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