Western Canada grain reports reveal high yields in 1915
Letter from Walter Gloeden in Alberta praises rich harvests with oats yielding 115 bu per acre and wheat 60 bu per acre. He notes land acquisitions, strong banking, low taxes on land, and public finance through district-level taxation while calling Alberta one of the best countries he has seen.
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Wadena
Minn.) Pioneer Journal
Western Canada
Walter Gloeden
Alberta
Edmonton
United States
Aspelund
Canada
Will Truckenmiller
Prying Cow Storms Trench Near Lyndale Avenues
Thor Skongaard worked with a periscope in an excavation at Thirty-fifth and Lyndale avenues N. when a large object lurched to the hole edge and dropped in. Two fire companies hoisted the worker free after he was stuck. He returned to work.
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Thor Skongaard
Thirty-fifth and
Lyndale Avenues N
Skongaard
Minneapolis Journal
Cure itchy scalp with Cuticura remedy sample by mail
An itchy scalp due to dandruff and eczema can be eased by a Cuticura shampoo using hot water for cleansing and soothing. A gentle Cuticura Ointment application to the scalp skin before washing enhances relief. Free sample by mail with book from Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Hair tonic joke turns to divorce quip in barber shop
A barber asks a customer if he wants a hair tonic that will stop hair loss. The customer retorts that the only thing to halt hair loss is a divorce, delivering a lighthearted punch line.
Freckles Clear Up With Ethine Double Strength
An advertisement touts ethine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to erase freckles. Claiming one ounce suffices for most, it advises nightly and morning application and promises a clear complexion with money back guarantee if it fails.
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Adv
Prospective Father-in-Law Revealed in Quiet Exchange
A terse dialogue shows Tom explaining why he was so courteous to an elderly man, who is revealed as his prospective father-in-law. The scene hints at future family ties and social propriety surrounding a budding engagement.
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Tom
Jack
Terauchi
Tokyo
Korea
Prince Yi
Japan
Robert E. Speer
Count Terauchi
Doctor Speer
Chosen
Vladivostok
Mothers Urged to Inspect Castoria Bottles for Signature
Readers advised to examine every Castoria bottle for the correct signature. The advertisement promotes Fletcher's Castoria as a safe remedy used for over 300 years and notes that children ask for it.
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Fletcher
Miss Seveleaf Declares Yearning for One in a Thousand
Miss Seveleaf says she plans to marry one man in a thousand. Miss Cuttem asks if the last one was also chosen from a vast pool. The exchange hints at social expectations and hopeful romance in a light chatter column.
Allen's Foot-Ease Promotes Comfort for Troops
Wartime advertisement touts Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for soldiers foot care. It claims Shattenin' the shoes and footbath use provide rest and comfort, promising relief and delight. Sold everywhere, offered at a stated price.
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Allen
Oene
Y War Zone
Shattenin
Adv
There’s many a slip between cup and lip in politics
A wry saying contrasts slips between success and failure with political cunning. It notes clever politicians can cover tracks while public outcomes hinge on chance and merit.
Illuminations and reform under Japanese Korea revealed
The article describes Seoul’s electrified celebrations marking Korea’s annexation anniversary. It praises Japan’s governance, Terauchi’s policy, and social changes including education, sanitation, hospitals, temperance efforts, and large tree-planting on Arbor Day, noting economic growth and rising exports and population.
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Great Charity
Kansas
Nebraska
Simple spring suit patterns for children under five
A guide to sewing for small children detailing a universal romper style for ages two to seven, suitable fabrics, color options in dark blue serge with white or red braid, and the health benefits of wearing white garments that admit light.
Barrel Dress Delights At Mrs Whitney Fashion Show
A Maurer model imported by Mrs Whitney is worn by Miss Pauline Merriam. The Jupe tonneau dress features beige crepe broche with Scotch plaid ribbon and a taffeta ton jacket, described as charming chic and striking.
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Mrs. Whitney
Pauline Merriam
New Corset Design Follows Coat Line With Curved Underarm
The corset trend mirrors coat shaping with a pronounced back, curved underarms, and a waist pull of about two inches. Front tops curve above the waist, hips may have light padding, and busts stay high. Long skirts fade, but very short girdles unlikely while steady pull suits health and comfort.
Neck Ribbons Fashion Detail
Neck ribbons measure half an inch and come in bright crosswise stripes. They are worn with white blouses or blue serge dresses. Ends are threaded through a silk button and can be pulled to adjust the neck opening.
GOOD WASTE-PAPER BASKET FOR DECORATION
A plain white wood wicker basket can be inexpensively purchased and dressed for decoration. The article explains lining with sateen, adding floral ribbons, silk plaits, and enamel to match colors, creating an attractive home item.
Red Brown Leather Boots With Plain Eyelets Feature
The latest idea introduces red brown high laced leather boots. Cuban model heels in brown leather may pair with white, dark blue, or black dresses. Ultra smart bootmakers avoid metal rims on eyelets. holes are punched and left plain.
Separate Skirts For Spring And Summer Wear
Fresh interest returns in separate skirts as the season nears. A dark blue mohair and worsted model suits morning wear with a tailored blouse, featuring straight panels and plaited sides attached to deep hip yokes. Also shown in striped serge with plaits revealing stripes when pressed.
Alabastine Wall Tint Mix Lets You Create Many Shades
A five pound package of Alabastine is mixed with two quarts of cold water and stirred about a minute to be ready for application. By combining regular tints, new shades can be formed, yielding mellow buffs greens and blues. Millions of painters and householders alike prize this decorative tint.
Mystery of the Lost Woman Promises Free Book Offer
Readers are invited to obtain a free copy of The Mystery of the Lost Woman and complimentary color scheme cards. The offer highlights a fiction title and themed design card set for immediate access.
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Mystery of the
Special Stencil Offer for Border Designs
Stencil deals promote border designs and color harmony with free book, free buck, and Color Scheme Cards. Be sure the red cross and circle appear on every Alabastine package bought. Alabastine is sold by druggists hardware dealers and paint stores nationwide.
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Red Cross
Circle
Cuban Jute Substitute Malva Fiber Enters Commercial Stage
United States Special Agent Garrard Harris reports that malva blanca fiber from Urena lobata has reached commercial viability. The fiber mixed with jute has sold about twenty tons for cloth shoes at six cents a pound, with Cuba seeking 20,000,000 sugar sacks annually.
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United States
Garrard Harris
Cuba
Nelle Prosequi in a Rural Skirmish Over Chickens
A confrontation between Rastus and Sambo Washington escalates as Rastus threatens arrest for chicken theft. Sambo taunts him, challenging the claim and inviting arrest to prove ownership. The exchange reflects tense cross racial dialogue.
Local Business Woes Prompt Quip About Raising Chickens
A fragmentary dialogue references a business in trouble and accusations of illegal chicken raising. The exchange notes a raid at night and an arrest or capture, suggesting local economic strain and potential legal action.
The Plain Truth Outshines Questionable Rhetoric
A concise report asserts plain truth as a hedge against rhetoric in public discourse. It emphasizes clarity, accountability, and straightforward communication over spin and ornate language.
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