Smuts and Rusts of Grain in Ontario Crops
The Ontario department of agriculture issued Bulletin 229 titled Smuts and Rusts of Grain Crops by J. B. Howitt and R. S. Stone. It explains causes and cures for smuts and rusts and lists seed grain treatment methods to reduce crop losses estimated at 2.7 million dollars annually, mainly in oats. Practical farmers are urged to use it as a relief guide.
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Ontario
J. B. Howitt
R. S. Stone
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Silage For Horses A Missouri observation summary
The Missouri station reports corn silage as a successful supplement for many horse owners and feeders. It should be fed with other feeds and kept free of spoilage, including mold or rot, to avoid harming horses or mules.
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Missouri Station
End of the War German Offensives and Allied Hold Fast
The article argues Germany cannot break the Allied line in the west with costly offensives. It cites Joffre and French as holding the upper hand, stresses Allied reserves and strategic patience, notes Russian front uncertainty, and predicts German exhaustion and a decisive Allied counterattack as the war nears a turning point.
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Paris
Warsaw
Joffre
Neuve Chapelle
Ypres
Galicia
John French
Grand Duke
Germany
Zam-Buk for Outdoor Life in Healing Salve
A promotional note urges athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to keep Zam-Buk bandy for cuts, burns, bruises, sprains, and skin irritations. It touts antiseptic and soothing properties, claims rapid healing, and notes Zam-Buk Soap is available at 25 cents per tablet.
Allied pressure on Ypres amid German diversions and Russian losses
Marshall Hunter reports in Glasgow Mail that German offensives are desperate measures trying to draw Allied troops away from the west while Grand Duke Nicholas clings to the Carpathians. Hungary and Warsaw face renewed threat as the Russian frontline wavers and the Carpathian defense cracks.
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Neuve Chapelle
Hungary
Nicholas
Carpathians
Warsaw
Marshall Hunter
Glasglow Mail
Parmelees Vegetable Pills touted as inexpensive trial remedy
The notice promotes Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills for digestive ailments including dyspepsia indigestion rheumatism and related disorders. It urges a trial as inexpensive and likely to convert to continued use, claiming many cures occur where other pills failed.
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Parmelee
Guarding Dairy Herds Against Tuberculosis and Abortion
The guidance urges testing cows for tuberculosis by a qualified vet before purchase and yearly herd testing to prevent spread. It cautions against relying on owners’ word about abortion diseases, recommends tracing calving history and herd calf production, and notes blood tests exist but are impractical for small dairy operations.
Grazing as a tonic for work horses
The author urges keeping work horses from confined stalls at night and providing a good sized lot for them after feeding. It extols grazing as a superior tonic and overall conditioner for horses early in the season and emphasizes the benefits of turning them out to graze.
Grape Nuts Helps Woman Heal Digestive Woes
A Western town woman shares a testimonial about diet changes and Grape-Nuts aiding digestion, reducing heartburn and gas. She gained weight from 98 to 116 pounds, recovered strength, and returned to housework after starting the cereal. The letter, used in ads, is presented as genuine and human-interest.
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Canadian Postum Co
Windsor
Wellville
Pkys
Grand Trunk Pacific Announces Telephonic Train Despatching
Montreal HQ reports complete installation of the telephonic train despatching system on the main line. Portable telephones on trains keep crews in constant touch with dispatchers. Weekly watch inspections aim to improve schedule adherence and uphold the company’s punctuality reputation.
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Grand Trunk Pacific
Montreal
A Girl’s Complexion Signals Health And Recovery
The article argues pallor in teens indicates poor health and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure. It shares the testimonial of Delina Arsenault from Urbainville PEI, detailing anaemia symptoms, treatment with nine boxes, weight gain, restored sleep and color, and availability from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr Williams
Kipling Defends English Humor Amid Bacon Debate
Kipling dismisses a club debater who argues Bacon wrote Shakespeare. The exchange ends with Kipling noting the plays matter less than they were written by an Englishman, reflecting his famed patriotism and wit.
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Rudyard Kipling
Kipling
Shakespeare
Bacon
Pearson’s Weekly
Germans On Orleans Island Linked To War Foundations
The arrest and internment of SB H Mundtheim, German manager of Cement Products Company of Canada, is seen as evidence of German activity near Quebec. On Orleans Island large cement foundations were found, suitable for large Krupp guns, with over 200 Germans employed and Mundtheim holding a German army under officer passport.
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SB. H. Mundtheim
Cement Products Company of Canada
Orleans
Quebec
Dominion
Belgium
France
England
Mundhheim
Clever Diner Egg Question Sparks Price Debate
In a playful exchange, a diner asks how eggs are cooked and about pricing. A cautious customer negotiates, then opts for eggs atop a slice of bacon. The item mentions a Bat-like bir d with wing claws aiding tree climbing in youth that vanish when mature.
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Saturday Journal
The Cost of Horse Power on the Farm
A historical analysis argues for formal farm accounting to measure horse labor costs. It cites Minnesota findings of about 80 dollars yearly per work horse yielding roughly 1000 hours of work, and details depreciation, interest, shoeing, feed, and labor as key factors.
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Minnesota
Oregon Transfer Company
Complete in itself Mother Graves Worm Exterminator
The product claims it works independently without other medicines and performs its task reliably without failure.
Five year old Lucille recalls party etiquette
A praiseworthy report shows Lucille, a well brought up five year old, recounting her party behavior. She tells her mother she talked nicely and thanked Mrs Applegate, noting she enjoyed herself and ate more than expected.
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Lucille
Mrs. Applegate
Jap Standing Army to be Increased Budget panel approves expansion plan
The budget committees of the house approve increasing Japan's standing army by two divisions about 24 000 men. The Diet was dissolved by the emperor in December for not backing military development. The panel also approves building three submarines and eight torpedo boat destroyers.
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Japan
Ministry For Military Development
Alcohol and Labor in Prohibition Debate Report
Saskatoon Phoenix notes a National Socialist party committee report deeming alcohol a narcotic poison and warning that even moderate drinking harms health and weakens will. It advocates total abstinence as the safest course amid denouncing prohibition for wage concerns.
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Calgary Trades and Labor Council
National Socialist Party of the
United States
Saskatoon Phoenix
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promises Quick Relief
The advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as effective both externally and internally. It claims external rubbing opens pores and relieves the seat of trouble while internal use soothes throat irritation and cures bronchial and respiratory affections.
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Thomas
How He Stood Downer in Pearson's Weekly Quip
A brief humorous exchange notes not wearing a watch with a dress suit. Downer says he avoids pairing his watch with his attire, reflecting a quip about proper form. The line captures a light social observation from Pearson's Weekly.
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Downer
Pearson's Weekly
Long Service Old Man Seeks Help From Officer
An elderly man asks a police officer for aid after twenty one years of service to the crown and near starvation. He reveals a troubled history claiming fourteen years for manslaughter and seven years for highway robbery, prompting the officer to give him a half sovereign.
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N. U
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