Former Iowa Farmers Benefit From Settling In Canada
A Saskatchewan Farmer article excerpts a U S immigrant testimonial noting 1680 acres near Briercrest Saskatchewan with high yields in 1914 and modest taxes, claiming no war tax and strong legal protections. The piece, reprinted from Saskatchewan Farmer, counters emigration scare stories about wartime taxes and enlistment pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Ilinois
Saskatchewan
Briercrest
Linois
M. P. Tysdal
Moose Jaw
United States
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Dominion
Money and Happiness Clash in Modern Debate
A brief exchange notes money cannot buy happiness yet can aid pursuit of goals. The dialogue contrasts civic contentment with wealth's practical lift. No named events, places, or organizations are specified.
Stop Eating Meat If Back or Kidneys Hurt Ad Claims
An old health warning promotes Jad Salts as a remedy for kidney and urinary issues tied to meat consumption. It advises four ounces dissolved in water before breakfast for several days to flush clogged kidneys and restore function, claiming safety and broad use by millions to prevent disease.
Elderly Women Guarded Durand and Blackstone Endorsers
Widely circulated notices tout Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as relief for menopausal symptoms. Testimonials from Mrs Mary Ripaway of Durand Wisconsin and Mrs Pieris Cournoyer of Blackstone Massachusetts claim improvement after use. Warns middle aged women to heed symptoms like hot flashes suffocation headaches and dizziness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durand
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary Ripaway
Massachusetts
Blackstone
Mass
Pieris Cournoyer
Lesson by Go Sellers Moody Bible Institute
A brief instructional item from acting director Go Sellers at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago outlines a Sunday course. The note is credited under the Western Newspaper Union with copyright dating 1010.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sellers
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Prepared Cornelius and the Gentile Pentecost
In Acts 10 the circle widens from Jews to Gentiles centered on Cornelius a Roman captain and God fearer. Peter preaches a clear gospel outlining Christ’s lordship his death resurrection and forgiveness for all who believe leading to the Gentile Pentecost and in all nations those who work righteousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius
America
Caesaarea
Great Sea
Judes
Jerusalem
Joppa
Italy
Scipio
Cornelis
Peter
Man Aloue
Simon
God
Gabriel
Cornelins
Veter
A. J. Gordon
Christ
Jesus
Cleanse for health through hot water and limestone phosphate
An advocacy piece urges daily drinking of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach and bowels, claiming it improves skin, energy, and overall health. It extols inner cleanliness, warns of pale complexions, and nudges readers to buy limestone phosphate from druggists. Also snippets promote Red Cross Blue and Fletcher's Castoria with brand mentions.
Fragmentary dialogue leaves characters unnamed in domestic scene
In a clipped exchange a father tells Myrtle she left her pipe on the piano. A business-minded speaker questions a son’s progress. The dialogue reveals tones of impatience and expectation within a family setting.
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Myrtle
Henry James On France And Its Genius
Henry James praises France and its people for cultivating humanity and sunward beauty. He argues France has provided intimate, nourishing art and insight unmatched since the Greeks, shaping readers to expect genius at a rare intensity. Maeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry James
France
Maeman
Wise Hostess Turns Guests From Coffee To Postum
A cautious hostess converted three coffee drinkers to Postum by serving a well made pot at a visit. The guests praised it as coffee, and the hostess revealed the switch later. The author claims personal health improvements after abandoning coffee for Postum. Postum is sold in Cereal and Instant forms with pricing and preparation notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Postum
Maintaining the Successful Model in Spring Fashion
Wide spring lines feature silk and taffeta suits in many styles. Silk ensembles dominate, with short and long versions and velvet ribbon trimmings. A blue dull tafetta suit shows paneling and flare, paired with a velvet ribbon bordered belt and slim cape collar. A flesh crepe under bodice complements the outfit.
Pretty Hats for Summertime
Three summer hats are showcased with nostalgic charm and modern flair. A leghorn poke bonnet with lacquered rose foliage, a center hat featuring a crepe brim and lilac accents, and a right hat with an extra crepe brim, bandeau loops, and pink rose touches.
Valenciennes Lace Revival Sparks Lingerie Fashion
Valenciennes lace makes a comeback as lingerie frocks and blouses gain popularity. The material’s refined texture and intricate patterns feature prominently in new fashion lines, signaling a renewed appreciation for this traditional lacework.
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Valenciennes
The Undertakers Enter An English Ward
A patient in an English hospital ward wakes as a Wesleyan minister and two clerics enter to visit. He misreads their appearance, cries Great Scott, and thinks the trio are undertakers arriving for him. The moment blends wit about ingratitude vanity and timing.
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Tient
Scott
Teacher-Child Ethics Dialogue Sparks Moral Debate
A quotable exchange from Life magazine features a teacher asking how to distinguish right from wrong and Prool asserting that enjoyment signals wrongness. The exchange highlights subjective morality and prompts reader reflection on personal ethics in everyday behavior.
Resinol Stops Itching Instantly Promises Fast Relief
Advertising copy claims Resinol Ointment ends itching instantly and heals eruptions quickly after physicians have prescribed it for over 20 years. It emphasizes ease of use and economy, noting availability from all druggists.
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Adv
Salt Industry on Hawaii in 1916 Output and Methods
Salt from Hawaii totaled 2400 tons in 1916 valued at eight dollars per ton. Most output came from the Honolulu Salt Company producing coarse salt by natural evaporation without vacuum pans kettles or grainers. White tiles require whitewashing to prevent blackening.
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Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
Islands
Honolulu Salt Company
Sudden Death Linked to Kidney Disease and Backed Remedy
The article explains how kidney disease raises arterial tension and harms the heart, leading to uremic poisoning and death. It promotes a patent remedy named Anuric by Dr. Pierce, claiming strong potency against uric acid and urging readers to send 10 cents for a trial package, while noting symptoms like backache and changes in urine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Love of France in the Foreign Legion
In a diverse French Legion unit, Morlae recounts men of many nations and backgrounds. Russians, Turks, Annamite, Hindu, Germans, Bulgars, Serbs, Greeks, Negroes, Italian, Fiji Islander, and Americans all served. Notable figures include Conti the thief, Doumergue the deserter, Voronoff the unknown Russian prince, Pala the Apache, and an archbishop’s past whispered of a silent man. The narrator reflects on why Americans joined, torn between love of fighting and love of France.
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French Legion
Barbekkar
le Rata International
Conti
Legion
Champagne
Doumergue
Paris
Voronoff
Pala
France
Morlae
Atlantic
Musketry Lesson Sparks Question From Recruits
A rifle instructor quizzes green recruits when Johnny Raw asks if pulling the trigger harder makes a bullet faster. The tale appears in Browning's Magazine under the title Tit-Bita. The narrator notes the same piece asks about recovery from an accident and a claim of ten thousand dollars from the railroad company.
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Johnny Raw
Browning
Limited Education Lanigan Can Read My Writing
Lanigan and Flanigan debate reading ability and writing skill. The exchange notes limited education and uncertain literacy progress.
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Lanigan
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters helps digestion and appetite
An ad notes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters aids digestion and restores appetite, promoting natural balance. It emphasizes digestive support and wellness in a concise promotional claim.
Spring Fever and the Promise of Pure Blood
The ad claims spring illness stems from impure blood and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy. It asserts the medicine purifies blood, removes poisons, and strengthens blood-making glands to restore health and appetite.
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Dr. Pierce
Hoboism Declared a Disease by Minnesota Pastor
Reverend John A. Gray, teaching sociology at the University of Minnesota Extension, argues that hoboism is a disease not a habit. He bases this on a two week study of Cleveland’s homeless population, during which he lived among bums, tramps, and bobos in cheap lodging houses.
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Calla
John A. Gray
Extension
University of Minnesota
Gentleman
Cleveland
Heard in an Office on a Wireless Telegraph Right of Way
A quoted office scene reveals a claim of lacking money to purchase the right of way for a wireless telegraph line. The exchange underscores financial constraints hindering progress on the proposed wireless network project.
Throat Weakened by Diphtheria Ad Letter Report
One of a hundred ads by Missouri women testing Vap-O-Rub, with Mrs. Sam House of St. Joseph reporting her daughter’s throat weakness after a prior diphtheria, and a $100 prize offered to prove letters genuine. advert copies emphasize a cold turning serious in winter.
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Missouri
Sam House
Prospect Ave
St. Joseph
C. J. Schonecker & Co
Vicks
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Western
Iowa
Peter and Cornelius
Fletcher
Mr. Cobbles
Julia Bottomley
Godey
Valenciennes Lace
Resinol
Hostetter
Skinners
Paul F. Skinner
Oneida
Skinner Mfg. CO
Omaha, Neb
Defiance Starch
Defiance Starch CO
Omaha
Nebraska
Kansas City Directory
Cattie, Hogs
National Live Storks Commission Co
Kansas City, Mo
Peeare
Feeders
Orcere
Vick
Vick Chemical Company
Greensboro
N. C. Rus
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