Farm Youths Show Canning and Crop Triumphs in 1914
A farm youth recounts spring planting in 1914 at Clarinda Iowa and the growth of tomatoes, canning trophies, and state fair prizes. She notes profits from a one tenth acre including 5660 pounds of tomatoes and multiple county and state awards, plus lessons in home canning and budgeting.
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Clarinda
Page County
Iowa
Sarah Huftalen
H. Benson
Chemawa Indian “School
Arion Countregon
Itis
Canning Wits
Weir
Vora
Ule
Taat Falis
Gisie
Fior Das
Igl4
Rete Venborg
Nity Goilers
LiLy Guuate
Tisdsburo County
Couwege
Iurbey
Jearn
Tallahassee
Latahassee
Texas
Lois Robertson
Lone Star State
Dallas Fair
Waco Cotton Palace
Baylor Female College
Belton
Manitoba Agricultural College
Winnipeg
C. H. Lee
Agricultural College
Bertha Bailey
Kentucky
Prehistoric Methods Oppose Poison Gas in Warfare
An article argues against poisonous gas in war, calling it barbaric and murder like, noting civilized powers at The Hague promoted peace and horror mitigation since 1899 and 1907, with all belligerents in the current conflict subscribing to the declaration.
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Atlantic
Delligererts
Germany
Bufalo Co
Crusade Urged Against Weeds Endangering Crops
The Manitoba and Dominion farming sectors face crop loss from aggressive weeds polluted seed and mixed cropping. A co operative weed extermination campaign, utilizing veteran agronomy, is endorsed as the costly but beneficial remedy to protect grain production and reduce handling costs.
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Johan Nesy
Toad
Sas Cas
Manitoba
East
Ontario
Dominion
Kelly
Toronto Globe
Submarines Sink Slowly as Ballast Fills Vessels
An article from Pearsons Magazine explains why modern submarines take several minutes to dive. It notes that ballast water must be admitted gradually to keep the vessel on an even keel and avoid disaster, with depth controlled by horizontal rudders.
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Pearson's Magazine
Wage System in Farming Outlook for Harvest Labor
A Toronto Globe discussion notes harvest labor prospects in Mantudae and surrounding regions. It argues wage systems fail due to seasonal idle time, urging farmers to provide year round demand or shift workers to self employment, with potential gains in productivity and efficiency.
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Racy
Mantudae
Ubstario
Wuiks
Ile West
Abeas Hess
Toronto Globe
Farm profits tied to family well being in Dr Worst view
Profits from farming should benefit the household as a whole. A successful farmer needs livestock, up-to-date tools, sanitation and labor-saving home conveniences. The wife and children must be cared for. The ideal farm yields a restful, delightful home children won’t leave willingly.
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J. H. Worst
Britain's Queen Elizabeth Leads Navy Awe at Dardanelles
English correspondent recounts arrival at allied fleet anchorage near the Dardanelles. He describes the Queen Elizabeth battleship as the fleet’s centerpiece, the minimal armament profile, and its impressive gunnery. He notes the Inflexible’s heavy damage in the March action and praises naval dominance and readiness for further operations.
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Darddanelies
Elizaveth
Neson
Astrice
Gallipoli
Gaba Tepe
Dardanelles
Sir John Vellicoe
North Sea
Kiel Canal
St. Doveton Sturdees
von Spree
Falkland Islands
Time Well Spent on Farm Knowledge and Community
An old piece argues that a slovenly farmer deems Farmers Institutes fairs and demos as waste while neighbors who waste more time prosper. It suggests the man misjudges value of study and social learning, noting he could have learned from groups like Sunday school picnics and agricultural gatherings.
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East
Wallflowers and Botanists At A Party Dialogue
A witty exchange asks why inviting two botanists is wise for a party tonight. The speaker says the botanists will take an interest in the wallflowers. The light humor hinges on plant world contrast.
The Small Farmer Versus the Big Farm Corporation
Students of Lee provied conclude the day of the small farmer is ended unless small farms or farming corporations can compete with big capital. The banker’s role is to fund productive enterprises and judge investments, ensuring funds help farmers pay debts and sustain production.
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Lee Proviem Lave
Farming Corporation
Jones
Murt le Beth
Make Yourself a Neighborhood Leader
The call for leaders to guide neighbors in new farming methods and farming living. Emphasizes replacing old individualism with cooperation and bearing one another's burdens as the core of the new century. Targets plain farmers and farm families to unite for shared progress.
Dramatic Critic Roasts New Play Sparks Manager Feud
The manager accuses a critic of delivering an unqualified roast of the new play. The author hints the critic overheard harsh remarks made to him, suggesting the roast reflected conversations rather than independent judgment.
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Crnic
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Yussed
Euult Mbte
Wee Rebbous
Wwe
Cabane
Dory Belote
Transgiantes
Lucy
Patrou
Eloise Parsons
Britain
SER
Queen Elizabeth
Armer
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