Idaho Potatoes Prove Richer Profit Than Wheat
Idaho farmers show potatoes yield high cash returns with irrigation and quality soil. Twin Falls wins 500 prize for Dalmeny Challenge. Canyon county earns 259 with Peachblow. Snyder raises 645 bushels on one acre, selling for 241.74 dollars plus 4 150 pounds for home use. Projections show multi-acre profits, with figures cited from American Falls and Gooding districts. Potatoes offer substantial, steady income beyond grain.
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Idaho
D. E. Burley
Salt Lake City
Utah
Oregon Short Line
Pacific & Idaho Northern
Idaho Northern
Idaho Southern
Payette Valley
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Wyoming
L. A. Snyder
Twin Falls County
Canyon County
W. B. Gilmore
Snyder
Commercial Club
Twin Falls
Sland
Mr. Snyder
United States
Burley
H. P. Frodsham
American Falls
William 3B
Kelley
Gooding
Samuel Lewis
Goodaing
Fishy talk in Colonial lobby reveals odd exchange
In the Colonial lobby a pair of dardy fish bars sparked a strange dialogue about weights and scales. One man claimed a fish lowered the lake by four inches while the other riffs on a duck hunting tale and four quarts of toes.
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Cleveland Plain
Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health
An advertisement extols healthy kidneys with Doan's Kidney Pills as the best remedy. A testimonial from Mrs. O. W. Erwin of Little Falls Minnesota describes severe swelling difficulty breathing and pain before using Doan's. The Foster Milburn Company of Buffalo markets the pills at 50 cents per box.
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Dean
O. W. Erwin
Third St. Little Falls
Minn
Doan
City Aptions and Rural Resolve Monopoly Exchange
Urbanite questions why the country boy came to the city and the country boy replies to earn an honest living. The urban resident notes the lack of competition in the city trade.
Time Saving and Home Life Balance Quote
A citation from Colonel Hunter notes that the sunset of life feels less beautiful if daily work life at home was troubled. The remark emphasizes home harmony as essential to lifelong satisfaction.
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Colonel Hunter
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Adverts
An old promotional note touts Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a tonic for stomach liver and bowels. It describes sugar coated tiny granules that are easy to take and claim to spare griping.
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Dr. Pierce
It Is Good To Know Where You Are Going
A concise reflection on purpose guiding travel or plans, emphasizing clarity of destination and objective. The aphorism suggests that knowing aim and route improves direction, outcomes, and decision making for any venture.
Spanish Style Eggs and Variations with Cheese
A recipe roundup of Spanish style eggs served with tomato pepper sauce on toast, Poor Woman Eggs with crumbs, Eggs and Mushrooms in Madeira, Eggs with melted Parmesan cheese, and an herb omelet. Includes steps for cooking time, sauces, and serving hot, with notes on butter, wine, and seasonings.
Simple and Delicious Dessert Apple Filling and Cream
Bake apples filled with sugar in a water steambath until soft. Serve with a sauce of milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, salt, lemon juice, cooked until thick then cooled. The baked apples and cream form a delicious combination.
Burnt Sugar Cake Instructions
A recipe outlines making burnt sugar syrup by browning one cup sugar in a pan then adding boiling water. It uses flour, butter, baking powder, egg yolks, water, vanilla, and burnt sugar to assemble a four layer cake with white frosting.
Mutton Kidneys Broiled with Herbed Butter Drizzle
Slice mutton kidneys lengthwise without separating, skew open, season and dip in melted butter. Broil first on the cut side over a clear fire, remove skewers, and serve with a parsley butter mix of salt pepper lemon juice and nutmeg in the center while hot.
Vassar Fudge Recipe Method
The plain Vassar fudge is made by boiling two cups sugar with one cup thick cream. Add a quarter cake of grated chocolate, stir vigorously, then mix in a tablespoon of butter as it boils. Cool slightly, pour into buttered tins and let set.
Corn Cake Batter Mix From Old Recipe
Seven tablespoons corn meal six tablespoons flour thirty one percent table spoons sugar one teaspoon cream of tartar and half cup saleratus or two scant teaspoons baking powder pinch of salt and sweet milk to make a thin batter bake in a hot oven
Immigration Surge Reaches 325000 In Year To Canada
Canadian Immigration Branch reports 325000 arrivals in the last twelve months as settlers to Western Canada. About 130000 came from the United States, the rest from the British Isles and Northern Europe, with camps and rail preparations ready across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta for homesteads of 160 acres. A Vanguard train to Winnipeg carried 25 families, 41 carloads of effects, machinery, horses, cattle, and gas tractors, signaling a continued monthly rise in immigration and rising demand for department literature.
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Canadian Immigration Branch
Canada
United States
British Isles
Europe
Western
Canada Plains
Maniitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Antwerp
Atlantic Steamship Lines
Red Star
America-Canada Line
New York
Rotterdam
Winnipeg
Manitoba
U. S
Towigration
Itawa
Can
W. H. Rogers
Traction Terminal
Indianapolis
Indiana
Gardner Building
Toledo
Ohio
The Lesser Evil Duel at Gresham College 1719
London Chronicle recounts a serio comic duel between Doctors Mead and Woodward at Gresham College in 1719. They argued over a medical question then dueled in the college square. Woodward was wounded and Mead urged him to take his life, while Woodward begged for anything but Mead’s physic before fainting.
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Gresham College
Mead
Woodward
Bishopsgate Street
London Chronicle
Factory Seeks District Distributor for Cash Stock and Commission
An established factory plans to open a distributing office in this district and seeks a resident distributor with 600 to 3000 dollars cash and stock ready to fill orders. Offers 100 to 200 dollars monthly compensation plus office, expenses, and commissions per contract based on district and stock. References required. Apply at DP Manufacturing Association, Chicago. A street scene notes a “while you wait” sign for a tailor and barber shop combo offering Suits cleaned and pressed while you are shaved.
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Associon St
Uptown
New York Sun
Revered Ballot Box Seen Through Clerical Eyes
Reverend R. 58 MacArthur of New York City urges sacred regard for voting. He says he never votes without removing his hat and believes the act should be treated with prayer and devotion by every citizen. The piece notes amused responses from election booth workers.
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MacArthur
New York City
No title found for reaction from Mrs Caswell about bridges
A witty exchange recalls a visit to Venice. Mrs Caswell notes she saw the Bridge of Sighs but counters with a northern Pennsylvania comparison highlighting size and scope. The remark reflects a humorous regional pride in localities and perception.
Gerald-Coffee Keeps Me Awake for Your Visit
The speaker notes that both Gerald-Coffee and Geraldine-Me help stay awake. They plan to drink an extra cup when they know you are coming to call, signaling anticipation and a routine to prepare for the visit.
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Gerald
Geraldine
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
Advertises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as highly effective for women’s ailments and lists testimonials from satisfied users. Claims include restoration of health, reduction of surgical need, and harmless herbal ingredients sourced from roots and herbs.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
What Did She Mean at the Wedding Comment
A wedding scene erupts in laughter and irritation as a guest blurts that babies annoy. The bridesmaid responds angrily and vows to print in invitations no babies expected, revealing tensions over children at rites.
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Barty
Free booklet on consumption offered by M L Haymann
Free to readers a valuable booklet on consumption is being sent at no cost. It is issued by M L Haymann from Dept B 417 State Life Building Indianapolis Indiana and contains useful information for every consumptive reader.
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M. L. Haymann
Dept. B
State Life Building
Indianapolis
Ind
Archimedes Bath Riddle Sparks Lesson
In a classroom dialogue the pupil James asks for the meaning of Eureka. The teacher explains the Greek exclamation and asks what Archimedes found. James replies with a humorous guess: the soap.
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Archimedes
James
Christian
Daily fly killer claim ad from H. Somers
An old advertisement promises a daily fly killer that “kills thousands” and lasts all season. It instructs readers to ask their dealer or send 20 cents to H. Somers at 150 DeKalb Ave Brooklyn NY for purchase.
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H. Somers
DeKalb Ave
Brooklyn
N. Y
Fairly Won and Witty Sayings in a Colonial Voice
A fragment shows quoted dialogue about a black eye and personal struggle. It includes an ad pitch for Hamlins Wizard Oil promising cold prevention and a teething syrup advertisement. The quotes mix humor, moral reflections, and consumer notices from a historical page.
Reader Cures Constipation Free Sample Offer
A health note promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as an effective remedy for constipation. It claims training of stomach and bowel muscles yields lasting relief and lists supporters in Detroit and Oklahoma City. Free sample bottle available by writing Dr W B Caldwell at Caldwell Building Montana, UL.
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Dr. Caldwell
John Graveline
Milwaukee Ave
Detroit
Mich
J. A. Vernon
Oklahoma City
Dr. W. B Caldwell
Caldwell Building
Monticello
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Sam
John Wentland
Coloma
Jim
Thomas A Kempis
Illinois
Allstin Advertising Syndicate
Elwood
Riverdale Ave
252D St
Hudson River
Miss Bangs
Biss Whitos
Parker's Hair Sbalsam
AEG
Sona
1St St
Jersey City
N- Je
Thompson
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