Favorable Record Crop Boosts Western Canada Prospects
Prairie provinces report bountiful outlook with Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta harvests improving. Wheat yields seen high with early head formation. corn sunflowers alfalfa and silos rising as mixed farming expands. Builders of 2000 silos planned amid lower material costs and wage pressures.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Red River
Rocky Mountains
Peace River
Western
Prairie
Gays
Prairie Lumberman
Vancouver
Protection Against Radium
A physician using radium must insulate itself from its effects. Dr Belchere of the French Academy of Medicine notes gloves lined with lead and spectacles with lead salt, pincers for handling, and a lead lined table. He works on a lead protector for heart and lungs and advises wrapping in thin lead sheets.
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Belchere
French Academy of Medicine
Jud Tunkins on fish scales and bathing suits
Comedian Jud Tunkins quips that nature outfits a fish with enough scales to resemble a bathing suit, implying humorous comparison to some people.
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Jud Tunkins
Red-headed landlady confronts tenant over hair on bed
In Missouri a landlady challenges a tenant about a supposed single hair on the bed. The thinner builder asks her to accompany him to his room to verify the claim, sparking a brief dispute.
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Missouri
Father and mother remark on son's college return
A light exchange shows a family reflecting on lessons learned during the son's time away at college. The mother and father note the son has learned more than they have in a lifetime.
Fall models maintain the beauty of summer millinery
The article surveys late summer and fall hat styles, noting stable designs that cross seasons. It describes a French sailor straw hat, a black lisere braid sailor, a silk covered demi-season hat, a duvetyn and silk fabric hat, and a satin crown hat with a maple leaf wreath.
Lesson on Acts 13 1 52 in Cyprus Pisidia sermon and mission
August 7 lesson notes discuss the call of Barnabas and Saul by the Spirit at Antioch, their voyage to Cyprus and Pisidia, and Paul’s sermon in the synagogue. It covers Sergius Paulus, Elymas the magician, and the shift from Jewish to Gentile audiences with mixed responses and public opposition.
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Jerusalem
Samaria
Pelos
Barnabas
Saul
Pirit
Antioch
Jus
Cyprus
Bar
Sergius Paulus
Eden
God
Paul
Pisidia
Paphos
Perga
Christ
Genuine Bayer Aspirin Cautions and Uses
An advisory on authentic aspirin from Bayer warns buyers to look for the Bayer name on packages or tablets to ensure genuine medicine. It lists approved uses such as colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism toothache and provides price notes for small tins and larger bundles with the trademark noted. A brief humorous judge dialogue follows.
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Bayer
Fall Blouse Styles Emphasize Beads and Beading
Quiet entry of fall blouses with conservative shapes and new trim details. Georgette remains popular with satin and crepe-de-chine gaining ground, while knitted silk blouses rise in favor. Bead embroidery decorates sleeves, peplums, and fronts, offering home dressmakers doable projects.
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Georgette
Do you think a practical politician can afford to place patriotic duty above personal interests
Senator Sorghum argues a practical politician must win elections and be loyal to country. He says voters have no use for any man who does not love his country, framing patriotism as essential for success in politics.
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Sorghum
A Lady of Distinction Uses Cuticura for Clean Skin
A Lady of Distinction is recognized by the delicate influence of her perfume. A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot water cleanses pores, followed by a dusting with Cuticura Talcum powder to yield clear sweet healthy skin.
True Wisdom Taught By A Flaming Bush Vision
The passage invites the student to learn true wisdom and hear the divine voice speak softly from a burning bush. It evokes Moses and a spiritual summons to discern guidance through inner soul.
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Moses
Hatiz
Question of Right Answered by Peter and John
A biblical quotation from Acts 4 19 presents Peter and John arguing on obedience to God over human authority. The passage frames a moral dilemma about prioritizing divine command above earthly orders. The text emphasizes conscience and allegiance in early Christian teaching.
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Peter
John
Old Joe Carter Seeks Rheumatism Cure
In a humorous exchange from the Philadelphia Ledger ailing Old Joe Carter, suffering rheumatism, eagerly awaits a supposed cure from his Mobile sister. She says it is electricity, but Joe recalls being struck by lightning last summer and doubts its efficacy.
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Old Joe Carter
Mobile
Old Joe
Mary
Joe
Philadelphia Ledger
Opportunity Knocks and Servants Answer Not
A short quip from the Boston Transcript plays on class and opportunity with the line about knocking and the servants answering. The exchange highlights social tone and humor of the era without naming individuals or events.
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Boston Transcript
Silence as Reply to Calumny and Defamation
Addision quote about silence facing calumny. The line cites that silence shines when used as a reply to defamation, provided no provocation is given to justify it. The remark reflects prudence in handling criticism without feeding rumors.
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Addison
Housewife Smiles at Basket Clean Clothes Thanks Ball Blue
A housewife beams at a basket of clear white clothes and credits Red Cross Ball Blue. At grocers, price five cents.
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Red Cross
Plum Sock Ridge Gains Official Second Name
A Kentucky representative recalls a village that long bore two names and gained the more popular one from a stranger asking directions near two cottages, a blacksmith shop, and a post office. The barefoot boy's blunt reply sealed the name Plum Sock.
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Kentucky
Orangeburg
Ora and Maurice Learn the Alphabet through Bigon
In Ora's first school year Maurice, two years younger, watches his brother with awe as Ora’s idol Bigon recites the alphabet. An aunt asks Maurice to say the letters. he admits he cannot, but he notes Bigon can accurately say them in his own way, revealing the younger boy’s admiration and the playful family dynamic.
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Ora
Maurice
Bigon
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