Western Canada Wins Big at Major Shows Abroad
Saskatchewan farmer Peter Gerlack wins the top prize for hard wheat at Tulsa International Soil Exposition, with Canada sweeping seven of the eighteen sweepstakes. Alberta and Saskatchewan farms excel in oats wheat and cattle, while Manitoba and Western Canada collect honors across grain and livestock events.
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Western Canada
Columbus
Ohio
Columbia
North Carolina
Saskatchewan
Colorado
United States
Manitoba
Chicago
Lethbridge
Alberta
Canada
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Peter Gerlack
Allan
Montana
Nebraska
Russia
Spain
Belgium
China
Mexico
Norway
Brazil
Gerlack
Asteroids What Are They Doctors Remove From Noses
A Baltimore American note uses humor about asteroids to explain a common medical item. It jokes that asteroids are what doctors extract from children's noses, framing a playful educational aside.
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Baltimore
Have to Make More Walls
A humorous exchange notes a Boston swim feat and riffs on a rival attempting the feat while burdened. Peerkins cites a paper claim of an eight hour swim to Boston and Gherkins muses about the time if the swimmer were loaded.
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Peerkins
Boston
Gherkins
What does your congressman think of these questions
Farmer Corntessel claims the congressman ignores questions and already knows all the answers. The line satirizes political evasiveness and confidence in leaders.
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Congress
Farmer Corntessel
Too Successful and Hush Money in Pedigree Trace
Sizzer confesses to paying hush money to a man hired to trace his pedigree. The dialogue shows worry over the reveal of a profitable but problematic investigation.
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Quizzer
Old Man
Sizzer
Renounce the devil at dying man’s plea
An old man near death refused to renounce the devil saying he could not make enemies. A nearby preacher urged repentance during prayers and conversation as the man listened.
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Parson
Grape-Nuts Ad Claims Balanced Food Benefits
A testimonial letter extols Grape-Nuts with milk and cream as a perfectly balanced food for all ages. It cites improved nerve and brain power, steady appetite, and family use, with endorsements from a parent, son, husband, and aunt. The ad closes with the Postum Company slogan and a note about periodic new letters.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Gloria Kerr Captivates Belmont Society In Ball
Gloria Kerr, daughter of political boss David Kerr, moves to Belmont society under Judge Gilbert and Mrs. Gilbert. Gloria’s social ascent meets resistance from locals, while editor Joe Wright and Piper Mining heir Laura Piper shape whispers as Kerr expands his power and influence. The Belmont Banner notes mark the ball as a turning point in Gloria’s bid for acceptance.
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Gloria Kerr
Belmont
David Kerr
Kendall
Chicago Packers
Judge Gilbert
Kerr
Joe Wright
Reform
Gloria
Belmont Society
Packers
Gilberts
Europe
Wright
Paria
Aiis
Gilbert
Mrs. Gilbert
Amos
Julia
Locust Lawn
Mr. Kerr
Eivery
Glora
Main Street
Dave Kerr
Tom
Chicago
Laura Piper
Miss Piper
Great Piper Mining Company
Piper Coal Company
Than Piper
Laura
Piper
New York
Wny
Dr. Hayes
Esmeralda Springs
Sam Hayes
Belmont Club
Belmont Banner
Piper Coal’ Company
Versailles
Gloria revamps Locust Lawn with Mrs Gilbert
Gloria and Mrs Gilbert shadow the architect’s office in a determined effort to redesign Locust Lawn according to Gloria’s plans. The pair pursues plans and drawings, moving through the project with characteristic energy and resolve.
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Gloria
Noisy Fish Disturbance Spurs Local Action
In Smith meadow near here a fish noise disturbance unsettles families as loud banging from a dammed stream unsettles residents. Early spring observer Dewitt Olmstead tracked a mysterious fiumatne from the stream and destroyed the dam to abate the nuisance. The river’s high water submerged bridge girders and the fish’s rush to spawning waters caused continued noise, prompting residents to relocate and local businesses to halt sawmill operations due to power loss.
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Smith Meadow Frook
Dewitt Olmstead
Olmstead
Thompsonville Bridge
D. J. Carney
Monarch Printing Company
Advance Without an Equal La Salle Griff in Great Lakes History
The Grifin built by La Salle 234 years ago is highlighted as the first boat constructed by white men on the Great Lakes and the first to navigate inland seas. Today one third of North America’s total tonnage travels among lake ports, reflecting the enduring significance of these waterways.
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la Salle
Niagara
Great Lakes
North America
Monticello Dispatch Reports Machinery Clog Issue
A note from the Monticello New York Dispatch to the New York Press mentions machinery clogging affecting operations. No further technical details or context are provided in the fragment.
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Monticello
N. Y
New York Press
Honduras Declines Projections For Rich Country
Honduras, though rich in mineral deposits, tropical lands, and coffee potential, has a shrinking population compared with 50 years ago. While other nations advance, Honduras drifts backward in development and opportunity.
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Honduras
Cascarets Offer Quick Morning Headache Relief
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a 10 cent remedy for headaches and biliousness caused by a torpid liver and foul bowels. It claims the product cleanses the stomach, removes sour undigested food and poisons, and promotes overnight relief for a clear head and regular digestion.
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Cascaret
Poor Charities Fight Over Aid Standards
Denver charity expert Richard March denounces groups that skim funds for salaries and rents. A witty anecdote shows a wife questioning a flashy coat as charity agents press for donations, underscoring critiques of misused contributions.
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Richard March
Denver
Colo
George
Alphia- Incorporated
Tvl
Cure for Severe Facial Eruption Promoted by Cuticura
Miss Caroline Miller of Streator Illinois describes a painful facial eruption that spread across her face. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for three weeks she recovered fully, with Cuticura advertised as sold worldwide and a free Skin Book offered.
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Elm St
Streator
Ill
Caroline Miller
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Calf between two cows stirs farmer and expert
An altercation unfolds as a farmer challenges an agriculture expert who boasts of university credentials. The expert claims a calf nursed by two cows grows larger, while the farmer responds with a wry smile challenging the claim.
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Germany
Fletcher's Castoria Advertisement Endsuring Over 30 Years
An old ad touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children. It emphasizes a long history and calls for use by parents, noting the product bears the conventional signature and is trusted for generations.
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Brant
Pia
Fletcher
Cruel Fate Visitor to Jask And How Did You Get Here
In a clipped exchange a visitor asks how he arrived in Jask. A confidence man reflects on receiving five years just for tending his business.
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Jask
Puck
Allen's Foot-Hase advertised antiseptic powder
An old advertising note promotes Allen's Foot-Hase for tired tender swollen and nervous feet. It claims rest and comfort improving walking and urges buyers to avoid substitutes. The sample address lists Olmsted Le Roy NY and mentions widespread availability.
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Allen
Alien
Olmsted
le Roy
Ady
The Correct Term Outing Joke Exchange
A quip between Tom and Dick plays on the outing theme with the line You’ve been on an outing eh and the reply I am out at 336, reflecting a light humorous exchange.
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Tom
Dr J H Rindlaub Specialist Rye Ear Nose Throat
Dr J H Rindlaub, specialist in ear nose and throat, based in Rye, Fargo North Dakota.
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J. H. Rindlaub
Fargo, N. D
The Comeups Seek A Prominent Shower
Stubborn colds and irritated bronchial tubes are eased by Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops sold by druggists. A wry note observes the handy man around the house is rarely effective elsewhere.
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Dean
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