Canada and U S unite for war effort in immigration push
The piece notes joint aims of Canada and the United States to boost war food supply and settlement. It cites a surge in farm labor recruitment in Western Canada, U S immigration to Canada, and rising homesteading interest. Figures from W D Scott show a 60 percent rise in U S immigration over the prior four months and forecasts of a doubling in 1917. Immigrants arrive via Emerson North Portal Coutts Kingsgate Vancouver and pass through Edmonton Winnipeg and Saskatchewan ports, with stock traffic rising in early 1917.
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Canada
United States
W. D. Scott
Ottawa
Scott
Emerson
North
Portal and Coutts
Oregon
Washington
Kingsgate
Vancouver
Saskatchewan
Immigration Department
Edmonton
Alberta
Winnipeg Yards
Childish recital shocks crowd with altered Columbia song
The piece by Little Willie featured a mangled version of Columbia the Gem of the Ocean with an awkward middle verse. He improvised xen and homaze to thee while the audience endured mispronunciations before shouting at the line Thy banners make Germany tremble. The remark ends with a wry note on people seeking distinction by low effort.
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Willie
Columbia
Ocean
Germany
Indianapolis News
New Uses Found For Breweries In Various States
Breweries are repurposed with minimal changes for ice and cold storage plants. Former Seattle and Aberdeem breweries now produce table salt, clams, and vin egar. Some sites supply dairy products, creamery operations, or malted milk and porcelain. Other outputs include yeast, dry cells, soap, chemicals, films, paint, varnish, and loganberry juice.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Spokane
Olympia
Bellingham
Seattle
Coors’ Brewery
Golden
Colo
Colorado
Fearful Cost of Liquor on England's War Efforts
An article cites a London writer claiming the liquor trade since the war began has consumed 60 million tons of labor at docks, undermining food production by 3.5 million tons and draining daily wealth. It asserts widespread theft from homes and criticizes the war savings drive for ignoring alcohol waste.
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England
Christian of
London
Great Pyramid
Egypt
London Docks
United Kingdom
War Savings Committee
Louisa A’hmaty Nash
Union
Little Rock Reports Sharp Prohibition Era Gains
In Arkansas the Little Rock mayor cites improved economic activity under prohibition. Merchants report rising collections and business, chamber records show more carloads, post office revenue up by 300 543 63 dollars, bank deposits increased by 3 500 000, bank clearings over 11 000 000, and savings accounts higher than ever. The bankruptcy referee notes no downturn in business.
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Little Rock
Chamber of Commerce
Hig Line
Youmans on Alcohol a Cerebral Poison for Society
A quotation argues that alcohol is a cerebral poison that disrupts the brain, undermining a person’s duties to family, society, and God. It emphasizes government and social interest in addressing the issue.
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Youmans
Coroner Jury Suggested To Study Liquor Issue
Instead of a national liquor commission a coroner's jury is proposed as a better fit to study the liquor problem. The suggestion appears in a discussion of how to address liquor concerns.
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National Liquor Commission
Nets
New York World Reports 200000 Slaves to Drug Habit
The New York World states that in New York there are about 200000 slaves to the drug habit, highlighting a sizable urban addiction issue and its social implications.
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New York World
New York
Portland Saloons 1915 Vacancy Decline Sparks Change
Of 335 saloons in Portland Oregon in 1915 only 21 are vacant. Many saloon shacks and shanties have been replaced by substantial buildings rented at higher rates.
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Portland
Ore
Western Retail Trade Body Backs Prohibition Nationwide
The Western Retail Tramblement Vehicle and Hardware association representing about 4200 members has publicly supported nationwide prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Retail Tramblement, Vehicle and Hardware Association
How to Be Healthy warns on alcohol as a knockout drop
The Chicago Herald column by the Life Extension Institute labels alcohol as a knock out drop that destroys civilized restraint, releasing latent savagery. It notes guidance from a broad scientific board of eminent authorities.
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Chicago Herald
Life Extension Institute
Humane nose bag aids work horse feeding
A design shows a nose bag mounted on a rigid frame for a work horse. It sits against the collar to hold the bag in place while allowing head movement. It helps prevent grain loss as horses struggle to pour grain from the bag into their mouths during feeding.
Favors Two Litter System in Swine Management
A historical note describes a two litter per year system for breeding sows aimed at producing pigs for market by eight to ten months old. Benefits include faster gains and higher efficiency, while drawbacks center on grain needs and care for early season litters.
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L. A. Wedner
Missouri College of Agriculture
Self-Feeders for Bolters in Horse Care
A farmer’s note explains how to build a horse self-feeder from inch boards modeled on a poultry feeder. It should be large enough to hold small amounts and allow the horse to eat gradually, curbing bolting behavior.
The Pencil Teaches Julius a Lesson in Right
A boy named Julius struggles with arithmetic after ignoring his teacher. The pencil and rubber argue over use and responsibility, leading Julius to reflect on right and wrong. He learns to listen, study, and apply lessons properly.
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Daddy
Julius
Inling
Juliaa
Pop's Largess Prompted Tad Request for Money
A fragmented line shows Tad asking for money with an implied family dynamic. The garbled OCR lacks context but suggests a household discussion over funds and generosity. No clear event or date is identifiable.
Explosion Averted at Garage
In a colorful interview, Mr. Erastus Pinkley recounts how he survived a near fatal explosion by stubbornly believing in his recovery. The garage manager describes his disbelief at Pinkley's resilience and determination to heal despite risky working conditions.
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Erastus Pinkley
Nature of the Place and War Spirit in Champagne
Quote reflects British forces fighting in Champagne, expressing admiration for elevated spirit and morale as troops engage in the northeastern front. The remark contrasts battlefield resolve with wartime endurance, illustrating public morale amid ongoing combat.
Alpine Glacier Converted Into Ice Mine
A Swiss firm converts an Alpine glacier into an ice mine to extract and market ice for commercial use. The operation, run by DY and partners, markets crushed and block ice for industrial and consumer customers.
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DY & Practical Swiss, Who
Seed Waster Prompted Golf Debate Among Farmers
A farmer argues a man planting potatoes instead of golf is wasting a seed and not being sporting. Another voice counters that gardening is fine but golf would keep the seeds for use by others, framing a rural debate over priorities and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comtessél
Shall They Starve Proposal Prompts War Time Whisky Debate
A fragment records a debate on rationing whisky after the war to save foodstuffs, with a counterpoint questioning the effect on men who prefer their drink. The snippet hints at wartime scarcity and public sentiment.
You cant tell saints from sinners by shiny hats
Advertisers urge chasing lost opportunities by promoting new ones to replace missed chances.
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Pia
L. Douglas
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Mass
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eLy
Igseo
Meek
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