Canadian formaldehyde product aids farmers and industry
A Canadian formaldehyde made from waste wood alcohol is praised for aiding farmers by protecting seed and boosting grain yields. The article notes its wartime supply, production from maple and other woods, and the need for proper storage, shaking, and packaging to prevent polymerization and improper strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxpita's
Germany
Europe
Canada
Borthrough New
Ontario
Prohibitionists' Economic Drive Sweeps West and South
A Minneapolis Journal excerpt argues prohibition advances through economic means. It cites law changes in Colorado and Arkansas, Montana and Idaho likely, and notes copper industry pressures and saloon closures in Butte. The piece links productivity, efficiency, and moral restraint to the prohibition wave. It also mentions cattle production pressures and rising grain prices as broader economic forces.
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Greytown
West
Colorado
Ark Jona
Montana
Idano
Whit Vianie
Yho
American Copper Company
Butte
Mouiara
Europe
Minneapolis Journal
Dairy Movement Shows Profit Gains for Farmers in 1907 1914
The bulletin notes a government backed dairy cooperative system improving marketing for farmers. From 1907 to 1914 the number of participating dairy farmers rose from 213 to 1877, with butter shipments increasing from 266,246 pounds in six months to substantial annual totals. The plan includes government management of creamery operations, advance payments, and distribution of proceeds, offering farmers access to stable markets and reduced transport costs.
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Eric
Lod
Fae Peat
Banking Talk On Canadian System And War Responsibilities
J W Ward of People's Forum reviews Canada banking under the Bank Act, noting notes, capital, and credit rules, while detailing farmer finance and production aims. Edward Grey discusses Europe war causes, Britain’s position, and demand for Belgian independence, urging free nations to live in liberty despite German aims.
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J. W. Ward
People's Forum
Macy
Winnipeg
People
Jong W. Ward
Spraer
Canada
Leaperon Foreign Stock Exchange
Hanks
Bank of Montreal
Dominion
Ureasury Board
Snance Munietes
Batkers” Association
Eckhardt
Great Britain
Edward Grey
London
Prussia
Austria
Serbia
Germany
Baltiacuals
Italy
Russia
Czarimself
Edward
Helsium
Belgium
Europe
Pur Cpe
Sir Edward Grey
Isis
War time liquor ban hints from Lloyd George speech
The Atlanta Constitution notes Lloyd George suggesting workers in armament factories may be swayed from drinking to aid the war effort. It compares Britain to Russia, France, and Germany in restricting liquor, citing reduced saloon hours and possible further measures.
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Great Britain
Lloyd George
Llord George
England
Europe
Russia
France
Germany
Atlanta Constitution
India
Britain
Weleed
Kaiser
Sultan Hs
Eld
Australia
The Cost of War In War and In Litigation
War costs linger beyond pensions as both sides lose. The weak stay home, the warrior returns scarred, and society bears a taint. Victory is relative. production feeds armies that destroy labor’s goods and precious human ties. The piece argues for peace, noting trade and resources survive while warfare strains a nation.
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Lucifer
Children and War Opinion Fades Through Immigrant Aid
A wartime editorial urges judges and jurists to shape public opinion toward humanitarian aims. It argues war brutality reveals the need for America to mobilize immigrant groups through Scoutlike efforts, stressing a united generation effort for peace and welfare. The piece cites beef cattle data to illustrate population context.
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Jane’ Adams
Social Service
Oteh
Silier
Tsa
Chicago
Shere
America
Iinet
India and farming banks must better align for credit
A Farmers Advocate extract argues that farmers and bankers remain distant due to credit flow from wholesalers and retailers. It calls for closer banker farmer relations, cheaper credit, and reforms like regional agricultural banks to prevent excessive debt and align interests amid wartime pressures. It also notes Indian self rule gaining momentum and India’s future role in the empire.
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Tarmer
Krow
Saskatchewan
Winnk
Pee
Chicago Women Voters Fall Short in Purity Test
A Chicago commentary laments that women voters aligned with entrenched ward leaders and rejected reform mayor Carter Harrigan. The piece argues that women failed to demonstrate the supposed purifying influence on politics, labeling them earthy and failing to back decency in Democratic primaries.
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Chicago
Worth
Harrison
Young
Amer Fess
Carter J. Harrigan
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Heorge H Clark
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Olds
Publiations Branch
Department of Sericulture
Ottawa
Postage Tree
Aist
Tr Faizar
Pegma
Fahite
Jane Addams
United States
Future of India
Mme. Corie
University of Paris
Fresch Front
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