Production record shows record farm output in 1917 totals
Washington reports Thanksgiving day illustration of wartime farming. American farmers produced about 21.0 billion dollars in farm products, up 6.5 billion from last year, with corn leading value, followed by cotton hay and wheat in a year of unprecedented crop and livestock output.
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Washington
America
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Corm
A and M Wins Texas State Football Championship
Texas A and M defeated Rice winning the state title in Houston before about 10 900 spectators. The Farmers backed by a strong backfield stopped Rice and claimed a clear state championship after a season with two wins and two losses for each team. The Owls celebrated with band songs and student cheers as A and M entered the field.
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Houston
Tex
Texas A
M. Wor
Owls
Goose Creek Well Flows At 7200 Barrels A Day
Humble Oil and Refining Company No. 21 Gaillard at Goose Creek nearly doubled Tuesday’s output to an estimated 7,200 barrels per day, signaling strong production in Houston area fields.
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Houston
Tex
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Gaillard
Goose Creek
Highest Pork Price Reaches Record Level in Chicago
Pork available for immediate delivery commanded 50 dollars a barrel in Chicago on Wednesday, marking the highest price on record for the commodity.
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Chicago
Watteau Died While Creating Masterworks Fueled by Struggle
Antoine Watteau, a leading French artist, painted his famous decorative panels while suffering tuberculosis. Born in poverty, he endured near-starvation for much of his 37 years and pushed to finish as much of his mouthful of work as possible before his death.
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Antoine Watteau
France
Beautiful Customs and Traditions of the Christmas Season
VALENTINE YARNALL surveys Christmas origins and customs across Europe and beyond as described in the Philadelphia Public Ledger. He traces etymology, pagan roots, and holiday practices from Yule to the Christmas tree and card, noting linked rituals in England Germany Norway Sweden Poland Russia and Italy with reflections on how these customs shaped the modern Christmas celebration.
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Valentine Yarnall
Philadelphia Public Ledger
North
Odin
Thor
Egypt
Rome
Constantinople
Merrie Old Dagland
Alfred
New England
Roundhead
General Court
Massachusetts
England
Norwegman
Sweden
Scandinavia
Germany
Poland
Austria
Bulgaria
Christ
Suabia
Russia
Foundling Hospital
Lyons
France
Foundling
Italy
Hallan
Peru
Holland
Belgium
St. Martin
Jesus
Oxfordshire
Scotland
Judas
Washington Irving
Bracebridge Hall
Eith
Lady Morgan
St. Joseph
Piterart
Wales
Ireland
St. Boniface
Strassburg
Rhine
America
Tusser
Cardus Claims Cure For Sheffield Woman In Health Revival
In Sheffield Alabama Mrs J T Stonecipher describes long health decline with walking difficulty and pain. After doctors offered surgery and ineffective medicines she tried Cardus and reports a permanent cure after two bottles. The ad touts Cardus as a remedy.
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Sheffield
Ala
J. T. Stonecipher
Cardus
Adyv
That Fellow Like a Tack in Answers Satirical Exchange
In a witty exchange from Answers, remarks compare a man’s head to a tack with retorts on cleverness and bluntness. The light dialogue reflects a humorous, deprecating style.
Laxative Quint Dine Tablets Advertises Cold Relief
An advertisement urges taking Laxative Quint Dine Tablets for coughs colds la grippe and headache promising prompt relief. It notes a 25 cent price and warns neglect of cold can lead to pneumonia.
Prosaic Environment with a Jitney Marriage Proposal
In a quirky remark Mr. Twobble notes fate plays tricks. Aims to marry under silvered glass and soft lighting with an orchestra. He reveals the actual proposal occurred on a jitney bus, creating a humorous contrast with his imagined scene.
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Mr. Twobble
Cuticura Remedy Claims Quick Eczema Relief
Firery red pimples itch and burn but Cuticura Soap and Ointment offer fast relief with a hot bath and gentle application. Free sample by mail with Book from Cuticura Dept L Boston. Ad.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Endicott Pear Tree Sent to King From Danvers
A correspondent reports pears from the Endicott tree in Danvers Mass destined for the king. The tree, planted by Gov. John Endicott 800 years ago, has borne fruit for three centuries. A basket of pears travels in an 800 year old Endicott heirloom basket.
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Danvers
Mass
Gov
John Endicott
New Salem
Royal Palace
London
Endicott Plantation
William C. Endicott
Endicott
Capudine Relief Ad Aids Nervous System Strain
Capudine offers quick relief for headaches with a pleasant liquid form. Advertisers claim it soothes distressing ailments and relieves nervous system strain.
Perish the Thought and Foolish Reflections
A reflective witticism notes that crying over spilled milk is pointless yet many dwell on yesterday's unavoidable events with regret. The quote, attributed to an Exchange, contrasts accepted wisdom with persistent moodiness.
Opportunity for All and the Chance to Succeed
A reflection on how many miss success not from lack of chances but from not taking the risk. The piece urges readers to seize opportunities and act decisively rather than wait.
Death Lurks in a Weak Heart Ady Ad Campaign
Ad copy warns that heart failure is imminent if symptoms occur and promotes Renovine as a curative remedy. Claims the heart can be cured and urges timely action, noting a price of $1.50. Message uses urgent tone and a dated advertising style.
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Rooters
Fletcher
Scranton
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