Western Canada lands offer solution for postwar farming needs
A persuasive plea extols Western Canada free homesteads in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta as ideal for new settlers. It argues farming will drive postwar food supply, predicts land values to rise 20 to 50 percent, and highlights productive soils grasses cattle and favorable climate. It urges readers to prepare for emergency demand and notes railroad land sales and government agents for information.
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Canada
United States
Europe
Western
Dominion
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Army of Industry
Footwear Costs Echo Ancient Greece in Classroom Jest
A professor notes the early Greeks went barefoot, then a student quips that the high price of shoes today isn’t as new as believed, highlighting enduring concerns about footwear costs.
Suburban Plans Favor a Setter for Family Dog
A reader asks about choosing a dog for a suburban home and wonders which breed is best to stun no one. The reply suggests a setter as a suitable option for a calm, loyal family pet.
Quiet barber shop quip about a surgeon’s ego
A terse exchange notes a surgeon who “cut me dead” and a remark that “cut you living” would be worse, hinting at pride and social snub in a newly observed scene. The dialogue suggests tension between a patient and a medical figure in a light, ironic tone.
Powder Production Shift to Delaware Cited in Report
Text claims two thirds to three fourths of US powder is made in Delaware and over two thirds of world supply of li... is in Malay. A remark about a man building a palace needing a woman to make a home. Phila notes on a pub? and a worker jumping yer coat.
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Delaware
Poultry Profits for Farmers Big and Small
Prof Holden argues poultry farming yields over half a billion dollars annually in the United States with 90 percent from small farm flocks. Improve profits by boosting egg production, better housing, feeding, and management. Warm winter rations require variety, water, grit, oyster shell, and proper ventilation.
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P. G. Holden
United States
Panama
Lavas of Hawaii and their volcanic origins explored
A historical overview of Hawaii geology highlights five volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, and the Hawaii National Park. Whitman Cross's Professional Paper summarizes lava varieties, igneous rocks origins, and petrology relevance for future study.
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United States
Honolulu
San Francisco
Koko Head
Diamond Head
Oahu
Hawaaii
Mountane
Kilauea
Mauna Loa
Hawaii National Park
Captain (Ook
Hawaiian Islands
Coolozlate
Lavan of
Hawaii
Whitman “Ross
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Hiawali
Mar. Cross
Unite Nation With Song
Thomas W. Surette argues in Atlantic Monthly that town and city life reflect national character and that music education in childhood could unite diverse people. He notes recent meetings where people express emotion through cheers and clapping, asking if society will remain mute.
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Thomas W. Surette
Athantic Monthly
Europe
Louie
Wwe
Do You Hike From the Outing Magazine
Provably everybody knows that there is an increased amount of walking lately in New York City because of the angrle but much advertised car strike.
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Outing Magazine
New York City
Industrial Accidents Rise Sharply Across Pennsylvania
The Philadelphia North American reports a surge in industrial injuries and deaths in Pennsylvania with over 200 workers killed and more than 2,000 hurt since January. The piece cites a $10 million loss in wages and ongoing debates among Samuel Gompers, labor groups, and employers about causes and safety responsibility.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
State Department of Labor and Industry
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Flood Lighting Leases 44 Apartments in 20 Days
A Kansas City realty firm used electric flood lighting to lease a block of 44 apartments in 20 days. The manager and staff attracted prospective tenants with a forward flood of Hecht light from an electric projector lamp, leasing 1 unit the first night, 27 in two weeks, and 35 in three weeks. Most flats were spoken for within the month as visitors arrived by auto and many moved in immediately.
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Sheverly
Kansas City
Develo
Hecht
Lwaya
Banon
Precautions and Nervous Guests The How to Motivate
Fragmentary notes describe a cautious guide for handling nervous guests and presenting a demonstration. The text implies steps to calm attendees and emphasize motivation while addressing anxieties. It preserves a dated, instructional tone with scattered phrases.
Ending Blue Monday Blues With Simple Weekend Habits
Dr Samuel C Dixon urges cutting excesses and overwork on weekends to erase Blue Monday. He recommends Saturday abstinence from liquor light eating and more exercise, followed by a long Sunday walk to restore energy and improve the week ahead.
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Pittsburgh
Samuel C. Dizon
Sealth
Dixon Cave
Aosis
The Smile Fairy Visits Mona and Restores Her Cheer
A sulky morning turnabout follows Mona’s night encounter with the little smile fairy. The tiny moonlit visitor awakens Mona and brings back her laughter and bright blue eyes as she greets a new day with smiles.
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Mona
Nuree
Mona Wy
Little Smile Fairy
A Cerner
The Hardest Job on Election Day
A weary campaign narrative recalls a politician who toiled through mud and rain to win public support. He spoke to voters, spent scarce funds, and faced harsh criticism while pursuing election day victory.
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Jay
Tomella
Campaign Misgivings Under Tailor’s Grin and Groan
A sour note follows election day as Tomella recounts defeat and laments the result. He masks sorrow with a forced smile, while the rival’s victory remains clear. His public bravado hides private disappointment and unraveling mood.
Public versus private hints in banking control debate
The piece argues that private whispers from Wall Street or Treasury officials should give way to public guidance in banking. It cites historical use of private hints to direct treasury note discounting and asserts Americans prefer open, public control over private influence. It references the Federal Reserve board and the shift toward transparency.
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New York World
Federal Reserve Board
Treasury
Wall Street Journal
Wall Street
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Why the Germans Want Verdun
The article outlines German aims to seize Verdun as a strategic fortress. It traces early off ensives through Belgium and Paris in 1914, and describes battles around Revigny, Ste. Menehould, the Argonne, and St Mihiel. It notes failed western and eastern assaults and the Crown Prince’s yearlong effort in the Argonne. It concludes with the decision to attack Verdun head on.
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Scribner's
M&p
Germany
France
Belgium
Verdun
Paris
Sarrail
Crown Frince
Argonne
Varis
Woevre
Hauts de Meuse
St. Mihiel
Meuse
Hautes de Meuse
Forest of
Ruskin Luster Ware and Miscellaneous Innovations
Ruskin luster ware mimics ancient Chinese pets in owl and vase shapes with flame blue and rose glazes. Bowls are delicate yet sturdy, produced by firing and reworking to near transparency, then glazing for luminous color. A supplementary shift key aids type writers for lowercase letters above the line. Slice bread into 1 3 inch pieces, cube, fry in butter, and serve with soup. New black satin evening slippers feature bowknots of jet vequins.
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China
Prices rise as war profits widen gaps in living costs
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues that higher prices stem from increased pay to some and rising costs for essentials. It notes wartime revenues boost many, yet vast groups see no gain and face greater living expenses, contesting broad prosperity.
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Chicage Commission
Ife
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
War Profiters and the Fortunes of War
Prof. Robert Merrick at the University of Chicago argues the true authors of wartime fortunes are ammunition makers and meat packers, noting a $4,000,000 wage increase for Chicago packers and workers and linking industry profits to war outcomes.
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Chicago
Robert Merrick
University of Chicago
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad Promises Quick Skin Relief
Bathe with Cuticura Soap, dry and apply the Ointment. They stop itching instantly, clear pimples, blackheads, redness and roughness, remove dandruff and scalp irritation, seal red hands and sore skin, and aid baby skin. Free sample by mail with Book. Address postcard Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Rural night schools join Missouri era for adults
A clipped sentence reports Missouri joining a growing list of states maintaining night schools for adults in rural regions. Fragment mentions 1915 export value, but context is unclear and other items appear garbled.
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Missouri
War Drives Rising Costs and Rationing Steps Amid Street Talk
Citizens fear higher prices as taxes and shortages loom after the first of the year. Experts note cigars rise, cigarette packs shrink, and tobacco plugs lose a slice before use as the war persists.
Mean Suggestion Sparks Gossip About Marriage
A sharp remark about Miss Oldgirl hints at a forthcoming marriage. The speaker questions the groom choice calling him a collector of antiques, fueling local gossip and curiosity.
Telephones Abundant in United States
An observer notes that there are enough telephones in the United States for every ten people to own one, reflecting a high level of communications infrastructure and availability across the country.
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United States
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