Manitoba Dairy Industry Shows Record Output in 1915
Manitoba's dairy sector reports a strong 1915 season with creamery butter up by over 1,000,000 pounds, dairy butter about 240,000 pounds higher, and cheese output rising by more than 25,000 pounds. Milk and milk products value surpasses 427,000 dollars, with total dairy value around 2.76 million and milk and cream contributing further gains. Cattle numbers reach 631,000, up by 130,000, amid stable horses and sheep and a modest pig decline.
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Department of Agriculture
Manitobe
Manitoba
Stormy Weather Hard on Baby
The stormy weather of February and March keeps children indoors in overheated, poorly ventilated rooms where colds take hold. An occasional dose of Baby's Own Tablets helps keep the stomach and bowels regular and may break up colds until brighter days. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
Medieval feudal remnants dominate Baltic provinces in Russia
In Europe the Baltic provinces of Russia retain feudal structures with about a thousand families owning land along a 400 mile stretch. Each landholder bears a baronial title and exercises powers largely unchanged since ancient times, though waning in influence.
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Europe
Baltic
Russia
Kelloges Asthma Remedy Promises Fast Relief
An ad touts J. D. Kelloge’s asthma remedy claiming it cures many cases others could not and can relieve even severe asthma, asserting immediate access to relief and freedom from suffering.
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J. D. Kelloge
Evening supper plan with crackers milk and cheese
John says a swell feed in the room tonight and George agrees. Johnn requests a quarter to buy crackers while you get milk and cheese for a rare bit.
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John
George
Johnn
Twelve Biplanes for Imperial Flotilla
The imperial aircraft flotilla grows with twelve biplanes funded by diverse regions and sponsors. Presentations by the Overseas Club and Colonial Secretary list donors from Pretoria to Shanghai, with each plane costing 7 500 to 11 259 dollars.
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Imperial Flotilla
Imperial Aircraft Flotilla
Overseas Club
Pretoria
Ashanti
Shandai Race Club
Accra
Kinabuakwa
Gold Coast
Rhodesia
Poverty Bay
New Zealand
South Australia
Nigeria
Lady Ho Tung
Sir Robert Ho Tung
Shanghai
Land Purchase Plan Aims to Build Egg Holdings Abroad
The article discusses a British government land purchase scheme for Ireland and home agricultural reforms. It notes a special committee led by Sir Harry Verney recommending compulsory land acquisitions, state grants, and cooperative buying to create large colonies of smallholders with agricultural banks and credit, subject to parliamentary approval.
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Frelubie
Ireland
Home Office
Board A Trade
Board of Agriculture
War Office
Admiralty
Oulome
Harry C. Verney
Nerviline Promises Instant Relief for Sciatica and Pain
An old remedy Nerviline is advertised as curing sciatica lumbago rheumatism and other pains. The testimonial claims dramatic relief after a single rub and notes a 50c family size bottle is kept at home for external pain coughs colds and earache.
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Wien
James E. Edwards
Wisconsin Farm Credit Plans Pace Dairy Credit System
A Wisconsin bulletin outlines The Ashland Dairy Plan where the Wisconsin State Bank of Ashland funds high quality dairy cows sold to farmers with half monthly payments for product, 6 percent interest, and committee trustees oversell. Superior's Rotary Club offers a $3 monthly per cow plan at 7 percent interest, 6 percent to bank and 1 percent to club, plus $2 insurance per cow per year. Both aim to shield farmers from bad deals through trustee oversight.
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Wisconsin
Agricultural Experiment Station
Ashland
Wisconsin State Bank of Ashland
Agricultural College
Superior
Rotary Club
Parmereces Pills Offer Digestive Relief
Relief for suffering everywhere. Those with indigestion suffer no more with Parmerece's Pills. They claim to relieve digestive disorders where others fail, products of long study and promoted as a sure corrector for digestive woes.
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Tren Parmerece
Greater Profit Seen in Hog Raising Over Wheat in B C
The Victoria Colonist cites an interview with Mr. Murphy of Caribou Road noting the adaptability of a large area in British Columbia for hog raising. The piece argues a pork producing region may yield more profit per acre than a wheat producing one, challenging wheat as the top farm crop.
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Murphy
Caribou Road
Victoria
Farrier Farweight Discovers London Oddities and a 七 Day Return
A traveling farmer learns slow horses are unnecessary for buses and city walking is easy before a London arrest. As police escort him to the station he jokes about serving seven days, claiming he must return Monday with his ticket’s other half.
Canada receives large order for eighteen pounder shells
The Imperial Munitions Board, via the British Ministry of Munitions, has placed an 800000 shell order with Canadian firms. This is the first major post transfer order, with potential renewals to existing manufacturers. Estimated value ranges from ten to twelve million dollars.
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Imperial Munitions Board
Ministry of Munitions
Canada
Shell Committee
Is There Malice in Neutrality Says Booth Tarkington
The Washington Star quote questions whether a neutral stance can be entirely fair and humane. It recalls two boys watching a giant safe raised to a tall skyscraper, one remarking that they should move on since the drop seems inevitable.
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Booth Tarkington
Indianapolis
Joe
Washington Star
Zam-Buk Herbal Remedy Promises Eczema Relief
An advertisement extols Zam-Buk as a natural treatment for eczema offering quick relief from burning pain and sores. It claims herbal essences, affordable 5c price, and availability at every druggist with no need to ship overseas.
German Clerics Urge War Crusade in Split Sermons
The article reprints extracts from German sermons praising conquest and divine vengeance as Germany’s mission. Preachers claim God condemns enemies and calls soldiers to commit and justify violence, with lines depicting crucifixion of humanity and divine punishment. A London Daily News editorial note accompanies the excerpts.
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Fritz Philippi
Berlin
Germany
Satan
England
German Empire
London Daily News
Little Nicholas Confuses AD Meaning in History
Nicholas jokes that AD stands for After Dark during a history lesson on William the Conqueror's 1066 England. The teacher prompts for the abbreviation's real meaning and the line turns into a light moment in class.
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Nicholas
William the Conqueror
England
A.D
First British rifle shot blamed on 18th Hussars in war
On August 22 14 patrols reconnoitring saw a mass of Uhlans advancing over a hill. Sergt Elsey was killed soon after and fired the first warning. Cpl Jefferson, with him, dropped the first Uhlan from his saddle before Jefferson fell to a bursting Jack Johnson in Flanders.
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18Th
Hussars
Ublangs
Sergt
Elsey
Cpl
Jefferson
Jack Johnson
Flanders
Minard's Liniment Adoring Customer endorsement
A Fairville letter dated September 30, 1902 from Minard's Liniment Co Limited notes a customer praising the product as a superior relief for sore throat and chest. The writer says they would not be without it even if the price were one dollar per bottle.
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Fairville
Minard’s Liniment Co., Limited
Pithy Sayings of Famous Men
A compact collection of quips and lines attributed to historical figures and literary personas. The Chicago Tribune notes playful exchanges ranging from warnings to wry observations, offered in brisk, punchy form.
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Jonah
Marco Aozzaris
Thackeray
Nero
John Milton
Shylock
Chicago . Tribune
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