Realized crop profits and yields in Western Canada discussed
Manitoba farmer Charles McCormick reports 160 acres in 1907 yielding 80 acres at 22 bushels per acre sold at 0.90 per bushel. 20 acres of oats yield 60 bushels per acre sold at 0.35 per bushel, net profit cited over 1600. Saskatchewan farmer Thomas Sawatzky notes 172 bushels from 70 acres at 0.90 per bushel and other yields, praising Western Canada grain prospects.
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Charles McCormick
Kenville
Manitoba
S. W
Canada
Thomas Sawatzky
Herbert
Les Katchewan
Des Moines Letter on Police Plan and Rail News
Des Moines officials outline plans for a police department renovation, favoring experienced leadership and alarm over gambling clubs. The piece also covers Iowa rail networks, major art loan, state superintendent conference, physicians meeting, and divorce law effects on cross state marriages.
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Des Moines
Hamery
Rocne
Clu
Indea
Iowa
A. J. Mathis
John MacVicar
Wesley Ash
Charles Schramm
John L. Hamery
Eugene W. Waterbury
Des Moines Plan
J. R. Hanna
An Interesting Chemical Experiment For Any Child
A simple home chemistry demonstration shows White Lead reacting with heated charcoal to form metallic lead if pure. The test claims to reveal paint purity, with National Lead offering test equipment and a booklet. Also a humorous dialogue about George Washington ends the fragment.
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National
Xnational
Woodbridge Building
New York
Cit
Cure Found for Baby Eczema After Months of Suffering
A mother from Alton Kan recounts her baby boy developing eczema on the face at one month old. After three months of unsuccessful medical treatment, a cure emerged with Cuticara Soap, Cuticara Ointment, and Cuticara Resolvent. The child, now over two, remained symptom free. The note is dated May 14 and June 12, 1997.
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Baby
Pettie's Eye Salve First Sold In 1307
Rumored historic remedy Pettie's Eye Salve is cited as having been first sold in 1307 with claims of long lasting soothing effects. Howard Bros. promoted the product and its alleged benefits to ocular care in early trade listings.
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State Railroad Commission
Iowa Meat Producers’ Association
Pettie
Howard Bros
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Ray M.science
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Washington
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East $4Th Street
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Great Two Falls
Jerome
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