Building Up a Herd by Testing Methods at Edmaston
Dominion Dairy recorder CE Thomas described a method to grow a profitable dairy herd through daily testing of individual cows for weight and milk yield. He reported increasing milk from 83 to 100 pounds daily in 20 days, expanding stock by 16 to 17 cows, and earning 288 from prize sales while also growing wheat revenue from 100 acres.
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CE. Thomas
Dominion Dairy
Lieydeminster
Edmaston
Nomas
Thomas
Fragmentary dialogue on wedding party roles and titles
The text presents a garbled exchange about bridegrooms returning from an event and choosing roles. A character asks who is president or vice president of the safety committee, and a response suggests a subordinate position, with a mention of treasurer as an option. The fragmentary nature limits clarity.
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The
Safety
Nice
Russia's Fifteen Million Man Power Czar Claims
The Levurnist asserts Russia currently fields a combined force of fifteen million men. He says the first line is fully equipped and ready, with a second line in reserve, a third of five million, plus a fourth force under training totaling about four million.
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Czar
Russia
Montreal Herald
Waste of soil fertility drives North Dakota land bill
The article discusses soil degradation caused by selfish farming practices in the United States and cites a North Dakota legislature bill to compel rotation of crops. It critiques short sightedness in farming and notes examples from eastern states and western farms amid broader agricultural decline.
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Amself
North Dakota
United. States
Minneapolis
Minard’s Liniment Cures Garget Cows Cartoon
A Tit Bits item reports a chemist advertising a patent concoction titled No more colds No more coughs. A buyer returned claiming no relief after three days, and the chemist reveals the liquid was misused as a boot sole remedy, a foolish misunderstanding of the product.
The Three Functions of the Liver Overview
The article warns overeating harms the liver by overloading digestion causing toxins to form. It explains autointoxication as self poisoning by food, leading to torpid liver and headaches. Chronic issues may progress to cirrhosis, Bright's disease, hardening of arteries, and stroke over months or years.
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Bright
How to Get the Liver Right
An advertisement explains keeping the liver active and bowels regular using Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pill. It claims the pill awakens sluggish liver action to ensure bile flow and acts as a natural laxative in the intestines, presenting the product as a household necessity for digestive health. Price listed as one pill dose for 25 cents.
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Dr. Chase
Stormy Weather Harms Baby Health
February and March bring harsh weather that keeps babies indoors in poorly ventilated rooms risking colds and stomach issues. The ad advises keeping Baby's Own Tablets to aid digestion and bowel regularity, sold by druggists or mail order at 24 cents a box from The Dr. Willacine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Willa Cine Co
Brockville
Japan Faces Shifting Population and Divorce Trends
The article notes a declining divorce rate amid demographic shifts in Japan, where 20 to 65 year olds comprise about half the population and one third of residents are noted. It discusses generational changes and resulting societal anxiety over changing family structures and population balance.
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Japan
Lumber King Liniment Praised by Reader in Letter
A reader from Nova Scotia endorses MINARD'S LINIMENT as the best liniment, claiming it calms sore muscles after exertion and pairs well with other products. The note ends with a cordial sign-off from T. G. Memulles.
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Nova Scotia
Minard
Nard
T. G. Memulles
Canaduas 1o Railway eyes Alaska tourist season
The Canaduas 1o Railway announces a record summer tourist traffic plan to Alaska. Vancouver to Alaska service and new facilities are expected to boost arrivals, with inquiries centering on Aleut Bay in British Columbia. Skagway and Bella Bella draw European interest. Alaska's season runs June 15 to August 15.
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Alaska
Vancouver
Successfl
Europe
Aled Bay
Amery Lea
Bella Bella
Iquiries
Norway
Alps
Switzerland
Skagway
Hin
Water flow dispute over Niagara Falls noted by War secretary
Secretary of War Newton Dick Balor cites a committee warning that the lower river water volume risks eroding Niagara Falls. The American and Canadian falls shift shares of the river flow, with Canada currently holding most of the supply. The piece argues nature favors Canada and questions how to safeguard US falls amid the evolving distribution of water.
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Newton Dick Baler
Horedhoe Falls
Sister’s Reply To Subaltern Sparks Quip About Asthma Remedy
A young subaltern receives a playful request from his sister on duty. She suggests a kiss and then shifts to the asthma remedy Astin by Kellogg, claiming it reaches the breathing passages and drives asthma out, urging readiness for use.
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Two Stars
Gouverneur Morris Recalls Writing Career at Luncheon
Prepared Gouverneur Morris, the New York literateur, said at a luncheon that the modern literary world is difficult for a litterateur to force his way into. He cited cordiality and social barriers as hindrances, recalling his own path before writing. The anecdote appears in coverage from the Chicago Daily News about Mrs Van Astor and related social circles.
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Gouverneur Morris
New York
van Astor
Chicago Daily News van Astorcort
Minard's Liniment Cures Dis. The Wrong of It
An Italian merchant skipper at Gibraltar hears distress signals from submarines within torpedo range and agrees to ignore them. The captain notes the distress may be a trick, highlighting a moral wrong amid wartime confusion and press coverage in Buffalo.
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Gibraltar
Buffalo
Barely Vegetable Pill marketed with purgative herbs
A vintage notice promotes Varmilee's Vegetal Pills claiming mandrake and dande root act as a harmless purgative. It asserts cleansing effects on the secretions and promotes health for dyspepsia and ailments of the liver and kidneys, presenting the pill as an effective medicine already on offer.
Woman Spends Seventy Two Years Bedbound in Scarborough
A Scarborough woman dies at ninety after spending seventy two years bedridden from age twenty one following a disapproved engagement. Despite long confinement she showed interest in world events, especially the war, with a good appetite and pale complexion. No complaint marked her final two days.
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Scarborough
England
Torbade
Lea
Frozen Grain and Oat Grades Confuse Farmers and Dealers
The Seed Branch in Ottawa warns that only official No 1 Feed and No 2 Canada Western oats are accepted for reding and seed purposes. Frozen oats and extra notes are not suitable for germination tests and should not be used for formal seed testing as Canada Western oats are graded for table use and seed by the government termnals.
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Canada Western
Canada
Ottawa
Handling Milk in Winter
Farmers lose vigilance in cold months affecting milk quality. Milk should be cooled to at least 0 degrees F and kept there to prevent souring. Winter handling requires cleanliness and correct temperature to produce first class milk despite harsher conditions.
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Tse
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