Greater Efficiency in Western Canada Farming Drives Investment
The article argues for shifting to low priced Western Canada lands to boost grain yields and profits. It cites wheat yields of up to forty bushels per acre and prices over $2.00 a bushel, with land costs from $15 to $25 an acre. It notes tax exemptions, improved rail rates, and potential returns of 50 to 100 percent on a $4,000 investment, urging farmers to consider alternate land prices for greater efficiency.
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Western
Canada
Western Canada
U. S
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottawa
Lord Sorthcliffe Slams Foolish Critics Abroad
Lord Sorthcliffe, speaking at a New York dinner about a Zeppelin raid on London, quips that his country marks fools by their failure to “come in out of the raid.” The sharp remark frames a wartime jab at antiwar critics.
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Lord Sorthcliffe
London
New York
August Flower Remedy for Digestive Ailments
Green's August Flower marketed as a universal stomach and liver remedy. It claims to ease sick headaches constipation sour stomach nervous indigestion and gas related palpitations. Described as a gentle laxative that cleanses the digestive tract and stimulates bile production. Sold worldwide in 0 and 60 cent bottles.
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Small Pitt
Presiding Genius Suggested at Women's Club
A snappy remark quarrels over a term used for leadership at a women’s club. A gruff critic questions what a presiding genius means and who can maintain order in the club’s affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qqa
LAXATIVE PRODUCT Booms in Cold Cure Claims
An advertisement touts a laxative product as a major advance in medicine for colds and grip. It claims concentrated content and widespread adoption by citizens, asserting it has stood the test of time.
A Plain Reason and Odd Inquiries in Pantomime Stylistics
The fragment discusses pantomimes and money speaking with phrases like why is it that pantomimes do payt and money talks. It mentions Ted Cross Ball Dine Deheit the Inucdress and grocers, suggesting a playful, stray editorial note on preparedness and personal business.
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Ted Cross Ball
Deheit
Ady
Iowa Guardsmen Praised By Governor In New Mexico Review
Governor W L Harding watched the Thirty fourth division review in Deming New Mexico and told the Iowa troops he is proud of their service. Major General Blacksom and Adjutant General Logan joined the ceremony as the governor addressed the contingent.
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W. L. Harding
Deming
X. M
Blacksom
Guy E. Logan
Des Moines
Harding
Iowa
Bes Moines
Harry Pedyunk
Bismarck
WN. D
Stars and Stripes
United States
Pole
Chicago
Ida County
Red Cross
Larsena Bethelsen
Sioux City
Bethelsen
Camp Dodge
War Department
Pegro
Lucy Brown
Clarinda
Henry Cook
Parkersburg
W. Va
Missouri
Kansas
Red Cross Society of
Waukon
Andrew Larsen
Blackhawk County
Waterloo
Paul Nagie
Eiheron
Electrical Department
Aviation Corps
Rock
George Clunchord
Abiv
Low Bishop
Dyersville
Prohibition Advocate Warns Brewers Cost Civil War Victory
Spectator editor recounts a city’s barley and sugar seized for beer as famine loomed. The general, misled by politics, refused bread production and the city fell while soldiers drank the beer. He urges government action to stop brewers and feed the people for victory.
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J. S. Strachey
the Spectator
London
Mr. Strachey
Canada’s White Map Prohibition Spreads Across Provinces
The provinces of Alberta Manitoba Nova Scotia Ontario Prince Edward Island Shuskatchewan New Brunswick and British Columbia are now under prohibition. Quebec remains 42 percent dry while Missisquoi county and Quebec city recently voted dry. Yukon territory sought territorial prohibition but failed by three votes. In the Northwest territories liquor sale is banned and strong drink requires special permits.
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Alberta
Manitoba
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Prince Edward Islands
Shuskatchewan
New Brunswick
British Columbua
Quebec
Mississudi County
Yukon Territory
Dominion of Canada
Northwest Territories
Testimony on Alcohol Impairment in Army Operations
Army doctor Frank Ry Keefer notes alcohol reduces efficiency and harms decision making in crises. He cites Sweden experiments showing 46 percent fewer hits after one brandy drink and links alcohol to court martial cases, guardhouse use, and wartime discipline issues.
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Sweden
Frank Ry Keefer
Medicat Corps
United States Army
Horse Meat Shop Permit Sparks Liberty Debate
The Chienge city health committee refused to consider an application for a permit to open a shop selling only horse meat. The issue centers on personal liberty and a man’s right to choose his food, noting horse meat likely would be sold elsewhere regardless of the permit.
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Chienge ¢Liy Connell Committee On Health
Mh. Nois
Missouri Masons adopt dry prohibition resolution
The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri, meeting in St. Louis on September 19, passed a mast é Grastic resolution in favor of dry prohibition. It calls expulsion for any Mason signing a saloon petition or aiding a saloonist. The vote was 1150 to 366, counted by lodges 236 to 212.
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Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
Distinguishing Whiskey and Beer Alcohol Taint Compared
The piece notes the difference between alcohol in whisky and in beer as a subtle distinction akin to separating smallpox forms. It cautions about old poisons present in either type.
Knock-out Drops Taint Civilized Manners, Muses Claim
A fringe quotation alleges that alcohol acts as knock-out drops not as a stimulant, arguing it blinds the real man and rouses latent primitive urges, challenging modern restraint and civilized conduct.
Deserved Rebuke Sparks Family Credit Clash
A terse exchange unfolds over household finances as a parent scolds John Fienry Bibbles for prioritizing car expenses over groceries. The daughter questions melodrama while the father defends prompt garage payments.
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John Fienry
Bibbles
Don’t Worry About Pimples
Advertisement for Cuticura skin care products recommending daily use of Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap. Promises clear skin with five minute rinse and hot water. Free samples offered by mail with Bock. address postcard to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Bock
Dept. L
Boston
Peculiar Leather-Funged Individual Mentioned
A curious note describes a peculiar leather-funged individual who has not realized that a boiler shop’s noise does not cause a bollera. The odd remark hints at a quirky, unnamed character and presents a surreal observation.
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Nolee
Murray Cohen Adopts Bride's Surname in New York Ceremony
Murray Cohen married Helen Bernays in New York and will henceforth use the name Murray Bernays while Helen Bernays keeps the bride's family name. A note emphasizes equal labor capabilities between a Chinese woman and men in fieldwork.
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Murray Cohen
Helen Bernays
New York
Murray
Bernays
Death loves a shining mark but love chooses a rusty one
A reflective line recalling how fatal flaws can strike where beauty and opportunity meet. The aphorism contrasts the allure of brilliance with the risk of settling for lesser, overlooked targets.
Child’s Question Drives Divorce Talk at Dinner
Eight year old Isabel, daughter of a Winchester couple, overhears a neighbor's decree and asks who will get the divorce. The mother mutters a reply while Isabel offers a blunt, innocent comment about the situation, reflecting a child's view of adult proceedings.
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Isabel
Winchester
Frank J Cheney Co. offers $1000 for uncured cataract case
In Toledo Ohio Frank J Cheney of FF Cheney & Co signs an oath as senior partner promising to pay $1000 to any cataract case that Hall's Catarre Medicine cannot cure. Noted by Al W Gleason notary public the sworn statement dates this claim and identifies the firm in Toledo Ohio.
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Ohi
Toledo
Frank J. Cheney
FF. & Co
Ledo
Caer
J. Aes
AL W. Gleason
Cheney & Co
Necessities vs Luxuries in a Strained Economy
The piece argues the economic struggle stems from treating many luxuries as necessities. It notes how household budgets tighten as spending shifts away from discretionary items and toward essential goods.
Incomplete OCR Rumor Leaves Question on Inheritance
Fragmentary notes claim Jane and men discuss inheritance and wives, but text is garbled. The item hints at a social quarrel or rumor about property and marriage rights without clear names, dates, or places.
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Carter
Cuticura
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