Harvest labor rush for Western Canada grain crop
An estimated 162000 farm hands will be needed to harvest grain in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta this year with about 120000 supplied locally leaving 60000 from outside. Low railway rates are offered through authorized Canadian government agents to help workers reach the fields. Harvesting starts around July 25 and runs five to six weeks followed by threshing and work through November.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
M. V. McInnes
Jefferson Avenue
Detroit
Michigan
C. A. Laurier
Marquette
J. S. Crawford
Syracuse
N. Y
Thos. Hetherington
Tremont Street
Boston
Mass
H. M. Williams
Gardner
Toledo
Ohio
Geo. Aird
Traction-Terminal
Indianapolis
Indiana
C. J. Broughton
Merchants’ Loan & Trust
W.V. Bennett
Bee Bidg
Omaha
Neb
W. H. Rogers
West Sth
Kansas City
Benj. Davies
Dunn Block
Great Falls
Montana
J. B. Carbonneau, Jr
Main Street
Biddeford
J. N. Grieve
Auditorium
Spokane
Wash
Barn Raising Hearts Bind Keene and Ruth at Cornsville Farm
Keene Warden, a careful, principled neighbor, helps Stephen Ross and his granddaughter Ruth restore the old farm. Ruth’s return and shared memory spark hope as they plan a red barn and a community barn raising, rekindling family ties and the town’s old ways. Keene’s suppressed letter to Ruth burns as he vows secrecy.
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Keane Warden
Cornsville
Stephen Ross
Stephen
Mexico
Keene
Ruth Ross
Grandfather
Ruth
Grandfather's Fault Silent Partner Exchange
A humorous dialogue between father and son about spending money. The son challenges the father's scolding by recalling his grandfather. The exchange ends with the suggestion to consult a silent partner figure.
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Grandfather
Aluminum production and consumption in a historic country
The text notes that a country produced 83 pounds of aluminum in 1863 and consumed 34 210 000 pounds in 1900, reflecting early industrial material data.
Emerson on Love as Divine Essence and Worth
Quote reflects Emerson linking love to God as essential, not lighthearted. Interprets love as the total value of a person, urging depth and seriousness in human relations.
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Emerson
Gibbons Memorial Hall Planned At Catholic University
Catholics show interest in a new Gibbons Memorial Hall at the Catholic University. The building budget has risen from 100 000 to perhaps 250 000 with space for 160 students. Tudor Gothic design planned, 265 feet by 40 feet, on the campus beginning a noble architectural row.
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Catholic University
University
California lion harvest shows strong April results
State Comptroller Nye reports 38 lions killed across 22 counties in April. Total payout for scalps reaches 760 dollars, with Mendocino County leading the state by taking five lions.
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California
Nye
Mendocino County
Dominion Beef Feeding Racks and Banks Described
A Dominion of Canada livestock bulletin explains beef production details focusing on feed banks and feed racks. It includes illustrations of rack construction on a corral fence using 1x4 battens and a six inch bottom gap to drop uneaten hay, plus a side view of a feeding trough on a table three feet six inches high.
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Dominion of Canada Livestock Commissioner
End View of Feeding Trough and Table Design
The trough is described as wide with edge cleats of 2x4 or 2x6 inches to prevent loss of meal. It should be elevated about 214 feet from the ground and set for feeding from both sides. A twelve foot length is convenient, with sixteen feet possible. Figure 3 shows an end view of the trough and table.
Hay and Hog Rack Combination Described by Ohio Farmer
A Hancock county farmer outlines a 154 by 74.4 foot combination rack built of dressed red elm for use as a hog rack and for hauling hay and straw. It features adjustable wings, interchangeable end gates, and clips for easy assembly and operation by one person.
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Geo. W. Brown
Hancock County
Ohio
Protect Stock from Flies with Home Remedies
A 19th or early 20th century agricultural note lists several fly repellent formulas for cows, horses, and young stock using mixtures of fish oil, turpentine, coal oil, oil of cedar, carbolic acid, resin, soap, crude petroleum, and water. Directions include mixing, heating, and applying weekly with a brush or spray. Benefits claimed include calmer livestock, better flesh, and increased milk.
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Wheeler
Kansas Agricultural College
Matteson
Trees Comfort Sheep Pasture Shelter Advice
A farmer notes that a few trees in the sheep pasture provide comfort this season and suggests alternatives for shelter such as posts and a simple shed with a rounded roof.
Disease Spreads Fast among Sheep Flocks
A reader warns that disease can spread rapidly in flocks when sheep drink from foul or stagnant water. The guidance stresses avoiding stagnant water to prevent quick illness spread among livestock.
Bloat Of Cattle Or Sheep Advised Care And Prevention
Dr. FL BR Hadley from the University of Wisconsin warns that cattle and sheep may bloat when pasturing on wet clover or alfalfa. Symptoms include a left flank distension. immediate relief with a tracheor and canula is advised. Prevention focuses on limiting pasture time and ensuring dry feed, with no moisture present during transitions.
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FL BR. Hadley
College of Agriculture
University of Wisconsin
Notes on Farm Practices and Animal Care Tips
Practical guidance on livestock and farming includes turning horses out at night and ensuring clean bedding, using pine tar for cuts, valuing Shropshire sheep, and feeding strategies. It warns calves may yield veal over beef, stresses salt for digestion, and notes mortality causes, with advice on grains, seeds, and milk treatments for calves and sows.
TONSORIAL ART
Dialogue humorously contrasts a judge noting a failed assassination attempt on the czar with a quip about Russian whiskers, suggesting a close shave in a satirical tone.
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Fudge
Cure by Cuticura Remedies for Severe Eczema Claim
E L Cate of Exile Kentucky recounts a four year battle with an itch burning rash and boils spreading over the body. After medical advice labeled it eczema and four months using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent he reports a full recovery and urges others to try the remedies. A free sample offer is made by Cuticura Dept 21 K Boston.
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E. L. Cate
Exile
Boston
Caution Prompts Careful Castoria Bottle Checks
An advisory urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the proper signature, claiming the remedy has been trusted for over 30 years. It notes children may cry for Fletcher's Castoria, stressing authenticity to ensure safety.
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Fletcher
Remembering the Unforgettable: A Thoughtful Reminder
A short note highlights that certain memories outlast forgetfulness, urging readers to honor moments that stay with them. The piece frames memory as a personal keepsake and a quiet call to reflection.
Saskatoon Agrarian Prospects Promoted by Board of Trade
A Saskatoon note urges farmers to seize prosperity by joining agricultural programs. It touts hard work, savings over seven years, and faster fortunes with less effort, urging readers to write the Commissioner, Board of Trade, Saskatoon, Western Canada, for guidance.
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Saskatoon
Board of Trade
Saskatchewan
Western Canada
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed
Ottumwa Iowa resident Mrs E Vample reports relief from female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The letter claims the remedy cured her pains headaches and weakness and urges skeptical women to try the product before surgical options. Mrs Pinkham invites inquiries for free confidential advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
United
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. E. Vample
Ransom Street
Ottumwa, Iowa
Lydia B. Pinkham
United States
Lydia H.ham
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