High Prices and Crops Shape Canadian Land Wealth
A settler who moved from the United States to Warner Canada bought adjoining land at 2000 an acre. After cultivating and harvesting, one wheat crop paid the entire purchase price, operations costs, and left a substantial surplus. He plans to build a sheep and cattle venture for a sustainable living. The article discusses Canada’s strong grain economy, trade shifts with the United States, and rapid improvements in the country’s financial position amid wartime demand.
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Canada
United States
Warner
Cateia
Casgarets for liver and bowels health claim
An aged advertisement touts Casgarets as a cure for liver and bowel distress claiming relief from constipation, stomach aches, bloating, and gas. It promises rapid results, “months” of clear heads, and a healthful effect, urged with dramatic appeals to men and women.
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Adv
Plans to Raise Bigger Harvests in Missouri
Plans unveiled by the Missouri Commercial club aim to boost farm output across the state. The group cites census data on crops and argues for improved farm buildings and equipment, new locational methods, and financial backing to raise farm values substantially. Delegates and leaders from Jefferson City outline a campaign to attract settlers and increase crop value, with state banks and groups backing investments and reforms.
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Missouri Commercial Clube
Orion
Campaian
Peirut
Vimughiul
Tate
Opaco
Leeuwin
Farma
Cook Quits Old Leaders in Governor Nominating Rumor
The capital gossips report that Sam Cook, farmer senator Pelary of state and noted old guard Democrat leader, cut ties with Senators Stone and Reed over alleged collaboration with the Mate administration to back Francia M. Wilson for governor. Cook remains Barker’s key adviser and campaign manager.
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Sam Cook
Sen
Pelary
Stone
Reed
Mate
Francia M. Wilson
Cook
Barker
St Louis Plea for Lower Pro Rata City Tax Burden
A large delegation claims the state board of equalization should lower St Louis pro rata assessments or raise levies statewide through reduced city charges. They argue most increased state revenue hinges on boosting St Louis assessments while other cities protest overpaying. The group asserts major cities feel overburdened and seek fair share treatment amid broader tax moves.
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St Louis
State Board of Equalization
City of
Aseveenionta
St Louie
Selomen
Barker Refusal of Ratification Sparks Statewide Labor Row
A public service commission letter shows bankers declining to undertake reorganization work tied to the Missouri project. The Benin plan faces criticism as leaders press Governor Major for action while union printers urge broader scrutiny. Debate centers on term satisfaction, state responsibilities, and the broader reform tied to the Frisco shipment and Missouri layout.
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the Public Service Commission
Ametem
Cotteeriiing
Irice Halloat
Imether
Masouri
Indiana
Miscour
Orijer
Woditem
Public Serview Commission
Major Caning
Howard Reais
Union Primters
Athitrasie
Early 1900s Tuberculosis Fight and Association Efforts
A historical summary notes tuberculosis growth, the National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis reports 1908 conditions with limited hospital operations and 10 percent mortality, lists antituberculous facilities and staff, and highlights public health pioneers promoting prevention and awareness across rural areas and cities through early 20th century campaigns.
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Caution
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children to relieve constipation. It urges mothers to watch a child's tongue for signs of distress and warns to avoid counterfeit syrups while recommending a 54 cent bottle with dosing directions for babies and adults.
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California
A.ates
Disease on the decrease in tuberculosis deaths
The 1914 census shows tuberculosis caused over 10.5 percent of deaths in the United States. The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis reports a decline from 2007 per 100000 in 1904 to 1468 in 1914, arguing anti tuberculosis efforts cut mortality. The Census Bureau notes improvements in health practices and fresh air reduced tuberculosis deaths by over 25 percent since 1904.
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National Association For
New York
Bureau of Census
United States
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Bureau of the Nenwas Faye
Conus
Fragmentary Medicohistorical Tale of a Blind French Patient
A garbled report describes a French patient blown by air and buried, later dug out with head injuries. An Austrian scientist discusses extracting a substance from the brain while noting no sensory or taste traces remain. The narrative includes medical observers and references to European institutions.
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Luther
Soviete Medicale Des Eopeaux
Paris
Wurman
Tin Coetral Empires
Niles
Kidneys Cleansed By Four Ounces Of Salts Each Morning
A famous health warning argues meat overconsumption floods blood with uric acid harming kidneys. It prescribes four ounces of Jad Salts mixed in water daily to flush and stimulate kidneys, claiming rapid improvement in kidney function and reduced urinary irritation.
Telegraphy from the body as a means of transmission
A fringe report describes experiments by a professor and colleagues on telephonic transmission from the human body. It claims a microphone can pick up a speaker’s voice through the body, with reception enhanced by telegraph-like devices and observing how the voice travels via the body to the listener.
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Crete Board of Equail
Iowa
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Maier
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Missouri
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Stet
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Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
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