Farm Club Girls Grow Tomatoes and Win Prizes 1914
A Clarinda Iowa girl details a 1914 tomato project from spring planting to October harvest. She notes 600 plus plants, yields of 1,083 pounds of green tomatoes, home use and sales totals, and state fair prizes for an exhibit and canning demonstrations. The piece credits club leadership by Mrs. Sarah Huff talen and illustrates broader 4H style farming and education outcomes.
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Baray
wWa
Ioan Bivise
Lola Wass
Charce
Varioug Club
Clarinda
O. H. Benson
Marion County
Oregon
Sue
Tallahassee
Texas
Lois Robertson
Lone Star State
Dallas Fair
Waco Cotton Palace
Bertha Bailey
Kentucky
Prehistoric Methods of Bomb Use Draw Strong Ethical Lines
The essay argues against asphyxiating bombs as barbaric and inhumane, likening them to ancient weapons. It notes no public approval in the Atlantic world and cites The Hague’s efforts in 1899 and 1907 to curb gas warfare, with all belligerents including Germany subscribing to the second declaration.
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Atlantic
Germany
Buffalo Comercial Co
Farmers Warned of Weeds Draining Wheat Yields
An open Manitoba letter to Minister of Agriculture Johoner y urges a Dominion wide weed extermination crusade. The writer cites weed seeds contaminating wheat loads, reducing returns and worsening soil, urging cooperative action and possible drastic measures if neglect continues.
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Manitoba
Johonery
Winnipeg Theune
Air
Kelly
Mina
Ontario
Dominion
Toronto Globe
How Submarines Sink Slow And Safe
The article explains that modern submarines take about five minutes to dive, with older models taking ten to fifteen minutes. It notes that water must enter ballast tanks gradually to avoid capsizing, and that depth is controlled by horizontal rudders to balance the vessel. A separate quip jokes about a heated argument causing coldness between two people.
Wage System in Farming in Ontario and West
The Toronto Globe discusses farming labor and the wage system across Ontario Manitoba and Saskatchewan. It notes a surplus of potential harvest workers as farming moves west for fair treatment and abundant demand. It argues the wage system requires farmers to create continuous demand for labor and to use idle periods profitably, or else widespread emigration and self employment may prevail.
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Manitoba
Alverts
Sasczakeewan
Ontario
Oontario
Toronto Globe
Farm profits tied to household share in success
Dr. J. H. Worst argues that farm profits from production and distribution must be shared with the household. He urges up-to-date livestock, labor-saving implements, and sanitary home conveniences, stressing the home as the foundation of a successful farming life for wife and children.
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J. H. Worst
Britain's Huge Fighting Ships and Supremacy of the Sea
An English correspondent describes a visit to the Allied fleet at the Dardanelles. He tours battleships including Queen Elizabeth and Inflexible, notes eight 15 inch guns and key hits during Gallipoli action, and highlights Britain's control of sea lanes as four more Elizabeths prepare for service.
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Dardanélies
Queens Elizabeth
Nelson
England
Astrice
Charce
Gallipoli
Gaba Tepe
Dardanelles
Sir John Vellicoe
North Sea
Kiel Canal
Si. Doveien Sturdee
von Spree
Falkland Islands
Wasted Time Versus Worthwhile Work Among Farmers
A rural reminiscence contrasts a slovenly farmer who scorns time spent at Farmers Institutes fairs and demonstrations with neighbors who prosper, noting the paradox that those who waste the most time often fare best. The piece hints at pride, misjudgment, and lessons from community gatherings.
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Bis
Night party invites for botanists
A speaker explains sending special invitations to two botanists for tonight's party to spark interest in wallflowers. The quip notes the botanists’ role in appreciating the plants.
The Small Farmer and the Banker’s Role in Competition
The article argues small farmers outperform large capitalists in production when conditions are even, while large farmers gain advantage via cheap labor and favorable credit. It emphasizes bankers must fund productive enterprises and judge investments, with country bankers needing to both invest and safeguard funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farming Corporation
Lator
Jones
Make Yourself a Neighborhood Leader
A call from The Progressive Farmer urging plain farmers and their families to become neighborhood leaders. Emphasizes cooperation, communal farming methods, and replacing individualistic living with bearing one another's burdens for the new century.
Play Roast Sparks Manager and Author Dialogue
A dramatic critic draws sharp judgment from the manager’s quip about the new play. The author hints the critic overheard tense exchanges, suggesting misunderstood backstage remarks.
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Canning Club
United States
Ise
Garaly
Bec
Joe Homecoming
Florida
Depoboug
State Bankers Association
Dale Pendanog
Skeig
Miubooro Counly
Ugg Bas Wu
Wivney Gas
Eloise Parsons
Iowa
the Dominion
Hep
Britain
Queen Elizabeth
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