Canada and U S In Immigration War Effort Spurred
The article notes closer Canada United States cooperation as both nations mobilize for war. It highlights a rush of farm labor migration to Canada before US entry and continued growth in agricultural settlement and land purchases amid wartime food needs. Canada’s immigration trends show rising U S and Canadian movement, with Ottawa officials forecasting substantial year over year increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Min We Ot Scott
Ottawa
Chomida
Scott
Chet
Binersen
North Porto
Coutts
Oregon
Washington
Kingscate
Vianaer
Mi Saskatchewem
Immigration Department
Edmonton
Alberta
Laastera Canada
Ue West
Jimmuary
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Greer Ras
Amnion
A Timely Gift in the Trenches Mystery
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a birthday gift in wartime, mentioning a smoking jacket and a bottle of Dr. Peerys Dead Shot with cautions about haste and haste and braggarts. The text suggests wartime letters or conversations about gifts and prudence but is unclear on concrete events or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beallo
Somerhiis
Dr. Peery
Ady
Hymn America Origin Story By Samuel F Smith
In February 1822 Samuel F Smith found German children’s books with God Save the King and wrote the hymn America. It was first publicly sung on July 4 at Park Street Church Boston, where Lowell Mason led the event and Edward Everett Hale witnessed the debut as a boy who had spent the holiday money on treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel F. Smith
America
Lowell Mason
Park Street
Boston
Edward Everett Hale
Library of Congress
Poultry Care Tips From Historic Almanac On Brood Rearing
Guidance on housing cleanliness and moisture control for chicks ducklings and hens. Emphasizes fresh nest material, avoiding moldy feed, warm water eye washes, and proper feeding including milk bread and grit. Advises on single flock rotation feeding and lice ointment, plus meat-based supplements for duck hatcheries.
Agricultural Exports Highlight Last Year and This Year
The report lists Brazil with 26 million pounds of dried beef and Norway holding 189 296 horses 2146 hoop 220 081 goats and 221046 hogs. It notes Porto Rico will export over 400 000 crates of pineapples 90 000 boxes of grape nit and 7 000 boxes of oranges this year.
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Ho de Janeiro
Norway
Porto Rico
Making Doors Attractive for Small Spaces
The piece discusses door design to save space and reduce awkward openings. It notes folding doors split along the center as a solution and mentions decorative panels and plaster casts as affordable alternatives to brass fittings.
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Tome Builder
Great Army of French War Aviators to Become Mail Carriers
The French government plans to convert thousands of war pilots into postal carriers after the war. Airplanes prove reliable, with engines honed and flight limits exceeding endurance, suggesting new routes and services beyond military use.
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Toronto “Mall
Empire
Army
Dover
Boulogne
Britain
For Others Love May Blind Spectacles Of Marriage
A fragmented note reflects a cheeky take on love and marriage where two people wed to prove a point or play to an audience, hinting at social expectations and personal theater within a union. The tone mocks public display around romantic unions.
When Opinions Block Work In The Way
A Washington Star verse on opinions and duty. It contrasts idle talk with necessary action and cites Noah’s ark as a warning that chats can hinder work when urged by bystanders.
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Noah
What Women Are Doing In The War Effort
New York City forms a motor brigade of women to assist the government. Miss Noten Moore of Seattle is likely the only automobile oil saleswoman in the country. Over two million suffragists plan farming during the war. Jeanette Rankin’s Senate floor appearance marks a first for a woman. Mrs. Leo F. F. Warner named special Hempstead officer for burglar-detection. Mrs. B. E. Stotesbury chairs the Navy League war committee. A bill lets French women vote in municipal elections and councils. Ellen Spencer Massey leads Washington College of Law preparation.
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New York City
Noten Moore
Seattle
Wash
United States
Jeanette Rankin
Senate Chamber
Washington
Leo F. F. Warner
Hempstead
L. I
Dgg
BE. T. Stotesbury
Philadelphia
Woman's Secior
Navy League
Ellen Spencer Massey
Washington College of Law
Lavender Has Faculty of Doing Spectacular Feats
The Phillies secured a good pitcher in Jimmy Lavender, a former Cub star from Georgia. Lavender’s rise spanned Augusta, Danville, Providence, and Chicago, with famed feats including a no hit no run game against the New York Giants on August 31, 1915, marking the peak of his career.
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Lavender
Phillies
Jimmy Lavender
Cub
Jimmy
Chicago
Cubs
Georgia
Nap Rucker
Henry Douglas
Fred Toney
J. Erskine Mayer
Augusta Club
Danville Club
Connie Mack
Mack
Iolyoke Club
Providence
Rochester
Lavender Enn
James
Richard de Marquis Marquard
New York Giaants
Chance
New York Giants
Italian Women Lawyers Push Bar Association for Mothers
The piece notes Italian women lawyers organize a bar association to champion mothers and children. It states wartime changes have granted women more liberties in Italy than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton’s
Otaki to retire from Hanayashiki in Tokyo
Otaki, owner of the Hanayashiki amusement garden in Asakusa, Tokyo, plans retirement but will not sell to outsiders unless buyers are Tokyo residents. Wanagashiki’s income runs about 600 yen daily. Asakusa hosts Kwannon temple and a popular holiday resort as Tokyo grows from 857,780 in 1880 to 1,960,883 in 1905.
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Tokyo
Hanayashiki
Asakusa Park
Katsusaburo Otaki
Kwannon
Fragmentary dialogue snippets on manners and daily life
Disjointed exchanges reference everyday concerns. Topics include religious norms, social outings, inventions, marital remarks, a mistaken golf club delivery, and questions about a neighbor’s garage and garden. The tone mimics casual, humorous nearby chatter.
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Briggins
Jie
Auk Marine Eye Remedy Co
Keedon
Francis Smith
Thao
Henry Carsy
Statistical Notes
Bolivia
British Columbia
Odessa
Russia
Jhuiss
Washington Star
Jimmie Lavender
Mexico City
Conia
Menich
Germany
Brazil
Japan
Ww. L.douglas
Cee
W- L. Douglas
San Francisco
New York
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
L. Nos
Seston
Spark St
Brockton
OLD Dominion Oil, Company
L. H. Norris
Sec’y
Grain Exchange Building
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Yseileas
Gymes
Orphas
Saxon Motor Car Corporation
Detroit, Michigan
J. P. Jaffray
Cor. Welnut & Bread Srs
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