Potatoes Losses Reported from 1906 to 1915 Canada
The article notes a 7 percent average annual potato yield in Canada, with 61 bushels as a key crop figure. 1915 saw severe late blight losses in a Canadian province totaling about 2,009,000 bushels, while spraying Bordeaux mixture reduces damage and boosts yields. Farmers are urged to spray and request instructions from experimental farms in Ottawa or at the Central Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Central Experimental Farm
Vermont Agriculture Experiment Station
Ottawa
Thin Blooded People and Dr Williams Pink Pills Claims
An article extols thin blood as the cause of fatigue headaches and breathing issues and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure. A testimonial from R F Ashford of Peterboro Ontario recalls a long illness improved after using the pills, with pricing and mail order details from The Williamson Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Williams
Pink Hills
R. F. Ashford
Peterboro
Unt
Saya
Tivny
Dr. Williams
Ur Willams’ Medicgne Co
Brockville
Ont
Farm and faith tale and veterinary oil ad
A mission worker misleads two Chinese people to Sunday school as a box is passed for collection. The tale turns to a farmer ad urging household use of Ar Thomas Electric Oil for humans and as a powerful horse and cattle remedy, especially for colic animals.
Fragmented 1900s Notes on Bullets and Trade Winds
A collection of short items discusses bullet design and helmet effectiveness, a price surge for pulp due to embargoes, a Canadian trade opportunity, a quip about political harmony, a claim on mischaron as a food, Holloway's Corn Cure, and an air propelled hydroplane built in France for shallow river use in Africa.
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Great Britain
London
England
Canada
France
Aseep Shellow
Africa
Beatieto Reems and German War Aftermath Discussed
Fragmentary text outlines a European settlement vision including independence guarantees and neutral Kiel area control. It references guardianship concepts, international roles, and a balance of power between nations amid post war arrangements.
Mississippi Hospitality Reflects Town’s Hotel Debate
A Mississippi committee visited a venerable citizen to discuss building a hotel. He responded that there is no need for a hotel in their town and that only respectable people should be hosted, or they should not be allowed at all.
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Mississipp
One of Her Best Friends Credits Dodd's Kidney Pills
Dame Pierre Belanger of Gloucester County New Brunswick says Dodd's Kidney Pills cured her rheumatism and fatigue. She took six boxes and now works without tiring, claiming the pills keep her kidneys healthy to purify blood and improve circulation.
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Dodd
No, It Is Satisfying To See Them Eat A Meal
A wife replies that feeding tramps gives her quiet satisfaction even if they do not work. She says it pleases her to watch them eat a meal without finding fault with the cooking.
Dr Hamiltons Pills Marketed For Seasonal Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr Hamiltons Pills as a quick relief for malaise and feverish conditions common in the season. It includes a testimonial from C T Fearman of Kingston claiming improved blood strength, sleep, and energy after use. Available at dealers in 25c boxes.
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Dr. Hamilton
C. T. Fearman
Kingston
Vegetable gardening on the rise and national impact
The text argues that growing even a small amount of vegetables by twice as many families as currently garden could ease economic problems and provide fresher, healthier food. It frames the idea as having significant national importance when scaled across many households.
Canada Expands Manufacturing to Replace Imports
The Christian Science Monitor notes Canada now produces many articles it formerly imported, creating employment for many workers. The piece says this industrial expansion is not aimed at aggressing other lands but correcting past reliance on imports.
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Canada
Dominion
Christian Science Monitor
Minard's Liniment Heals Shipboard Knee Injury
Prosper Ferguson states a shipboard accident left his knee swollen and immobile for six days until he used Minard's Liniment, and two bottles cured him.
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Minard
Poultry theft case prompts wit and odd exchanges
Two witnesses in a long running poultry stealing case offer little proof as counsel grills Pat Murphy about Phady Houligan. Murphy hints at possible guilt with a colorful remark about roasting a chicken if Phady near. The fragmented text also mentions advertising and a curious redacted line.
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Pat Murphy
Phody Houligan
Soldiers Letters Reveal War Hope and Fatigue
A wounded, partially readable letter expresses longing for peace and return home. It reflects on discipline, democratic strain of modern war, and the mix of fatigue and resolve. The writer imagines a postwar quiet life and even hints at vegetarianism after combat. An anecdote compares Wellington, Napoleon, and Washington with humorous moral.
Escape From English Farm Amid Bomb Ring
In England a farmhouse is described as encircled by twenty four bomb craters from a flying bomb raid. Though windows were blown in and brickwork damaged, the family escaped unhurt. A bomb that failed to explode lay buried near a window in the lawn.
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England
Ppelin
Population rises as land stalls and farms hold promise
A report notes population growth outpacing land expansion, signaling agriculture as the viable future. It highlights an invention of rubber flowers designed to be worn on women's bathing suits, reflecting evolving fashion and utility.
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Pddy
Canadian Posture Cereal Co. Ltd
Windsor, Ost
N. UL
Corton
Holloway
Future of the
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Germany
ROYAL
Dame Belanger
Liniment T
Roberts
Pongo
Miller
Prosper Ferguson
Eatomo
Abondon
Tng
Wating
Bfei
Berne
Flenders
Napoleon
Imate
Bacal Nations
Cassell
Ramsay Colles
J.P
Dublin
Dr. Cassell
Dr. Casseil
St. Vitus
Seie
Harold F Ritchie & Co. Ltd
McCaul Street
Dr. Cassell's Co., Ltd
Manchester
Eng
Sed Yaw
Om Pee Rise
Tanglefoo
The
Michigan State Medical
Acre
O. & W. Thum Co
Grand Rapids, Mich
Kendall
Kendalls
B. J. Kendall CO
Enesbarg Falls
Vie
Wall
New York
Rip van Winkle
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