Canada Hit 1915 Prosperity Big Harvest and Soldier Labor
Canada reports unparalleled 1915 prosperity driven by farm orchard and industry. Nearly a billion bushels of grain produced. Western taxes range up to 35 per quarter section with no tax on improvements. Soldiers aiding harvests received leave. 1916 plans allow spring leave to seed crops nationwide. Government prioritizes farming over conscription or tax hikes. U S labor sought for overseas shortages, hoping to recruit fifty thousand workers.
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Canada
Western
Dominion
United States
Dampening Her Ardor in War Nurse Conversation
Mrs. Twobble considers going abroad to nurse the wounded but Mr. Twobble urges practicality and jokes that many war nurses never see their names in the papers. The exchange highlights gender roles and recognition in wartime nursing.
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Henry
Mrs. Twobble
Mr. Twobble
Admirable Combination Patriots Debate Red Blood and Gray Matter
The exchange contrasts fervent patriotism with intellect as speakers call for more courage and more thoughtful analysis in national leadership. The dialogue highlights a push for stronger resolve paired with wiser policy decisions.
Health ad quotes Dr Pierce pellets and honesty idea
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr Pierce s Pleasant Pellets to regulate liver bowels and stomach. It touts the product as a path to better health and cleanliness. It adds a proverb about honesty and opportunity.
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Dr. Pierce
Verdun Gun Crews Fight On Then Blow Up Guns
Paris report details French field artillery actions in Verdun as 75s and 90 mm batteries repel German assaults. An officer recalls barrages, battery split positions, courageous crews, Pierrard leading a 90 mm unit after losses, and multiple demolitions to prevent capture amid heavy shelling and ammunition shortages.
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Paris
Verdun
the Figaro
Haumont Woods
Samogneux
Haumont
Caures
Pierrard
Th Field Artillery
Dr Mary Walker and her trousers in Washington
Dr Mary Walker, a noted suffragist, is seen in Washington wearing a Prince Albert or cutaway coat and men's trousers. A special act of Congress gave her permission to wear trousers, allowing her to stride through congressional halls and argue her cause with ease.
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Prince Albert
Washington
Congress
Heroism Brings Bride and Groom Together in Denver
Miss Leilah Alma Peck a nurse at the County hospital and Vincent Brunner Jr of Mishawaka Ind wed after his skin graft deed for a burned Colorado forest fire child Mary Lena Lewis Their romance began when Brunner answered an Indiana paper appeal for skin grafts for the five year old girl The couple plan a homestead in spring for their future home.
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Denver
Leilah Alma Peck
the County Hospital
Madison, Ind
Vincent Brunner, Jr
Mishawaka
Ind
Brunner
Indiana
Mary Lena Lewis
Colorado
Miss Peck
Watch Lost in River Runs Three Days
In playful banter Henry recalls dropping a watch in a river and the timepiece continues to run for three days. Omar challenges the claim, while Henry clarifies he meant the river and not the watch.
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Henry
Omar
Verdun artillery notes vow of decisive hours
The speaker stresses that their remaining soldiers will be avenged by future victories. Field artillery at Verdun is praised for maintaining its reputation and will perform decisively when more critical hours arrive.
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Verdun
Winter feed colors eggs rich yellow yolk and healthful hens
The Iowa State college poultry department explains how to produce yellow yolk eggs in winter. Green seed feed like leafy alfalfa or clover sweepings boosts yolk color and hen health, while coarse stemmy alfalfa should be avoided. A mesh rack supports scattered leaves for hens to pick.
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Poultry Department
Iowa State College
Tender Skinned Babies Find Relief With Cuticura
Ad offers Cuticura Soap and Ointment for babies with rashes and irritation. Claims the soap is sweet and cleansing while the ointment soothes and heals irritated skin. Free sample by mail with Book. address postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere Ady.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Ady
A Circus Union
A playful exchange portrays a circus marriage with a ringmaster husband and a wife performing on the lying trapeze in a satirical scene.
Invention combines perch trap to curb chicken vermin
A historic note describes a new device to reduce pests on chickens by integrating a trap into the roost. Holes along the perch invite vermin which enter and are exposed to germicide fumes from trays inside the perch. Trays are removable from the ends for easy cleaning.
Collie Halts A Mad Bull In Twin Farm Rescues
A Scotch collie named Fannie saved farmer John C Shafer and his father on two separate bull attacks at Marine Illinois last week. The bull injured the elder Shafer as he fed, then the dog again stopped the beast when the son was attacked the next day, with Nellie Shafer and Mrs. Shafer aiding the second rescue.
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St. Louis
Fannie
John C. Shafer
John Shafer
Marine
Nellie Shafer
Soldiers to do farm work in western Canada
Winnipeg reports a militia department order permits every non commissioned officer and man on active service to take up to a month of leave to work on farms. Soldiers receive full pay and allowances plus farm earnings. Government provides free transport for round trips up to 300 miles from camp.
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Winnipeg
Western Canada
Militia Department
Canada
Private Door Curiosity Sparks Universal Question
A humorous observation notes that whenever a woman encounters a door marked private she feels compelled to see what lies beyond. The snippet highlights curiosity as a common human impulse independent of context.
Remedy for a Bumble Foot in Birds
Bumble foot is caused by a bruise from frozen ground or hard surfaces. Inspect the foot when limp, look for pus, and treat by disinfecting the sole, applying ointment, and bandaging. Place the bird in a soft littered coop for recovery.
Fowls Need Plenty of Air in Cold Months
Do not be afraid to give your birds plenty of air during the cold months. Open the doors and windows wide on sunny days, but be sure to shut them up again before the sun goes down.
Leaky Roofs Cause Trouble for Winter Poultry
Leaky roofs trigger winter poultry troubles as rain and meltwater seep through henhouse structures. Farmers report caved insulation dampness and higher feed costs.
Vermin Fight Adage: Keep After Them Year Round
A proverb urges persistent pest control through winter and summer. It tells readers to imagine vermin present if unseen and continue pursuit. The guidance emphasizes steady effort against nuisances regardless of season.
Take Care of Fowls Urges Better Care Over Numbers
Advice emphasizes prioritizing proper care of poultry over increasing flock size. Warns that neglect harms birds and reduces overall benefits of keeping fowls. Encourages attentive feeding housing and health checks to ensure steady, healthy production.
Dust Bath in Sun Attracts Free Use By Hens
A dust bath should be placed where sun shines on it to encourage hens to use it more. Expose the area to direct light for better dust bathing and healthier poultry behavior.
Keep Hens Busy in E888 Object Activity
A brief item notes efforts to keep hens occupied as part of the E888 object project. The report emphasizes animal welfare and engagement strategies within the described activity parameters.
Save Poultry Manure For Garden Patch
A compact plea urges saving poultry manure for garden use. The note advises collecting and preserving manure from poultry houses to enrich soil and support home gardening efforts.
Women for Police Duty in Spokane Commission Debates
Spokane civil service commission weighs gender based police officer standards with height 5 ft to 5 ft 10 in age 25 to 35 and weight 115 to 200 pounds. Commissioner J M Corbett favors the "large queenly type" of woman officer.
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Spokane
Civil Service Commission
J. M. Corbett
Cautious Calculation About Owning a Car
A cautious individual weighs the costs of car ownership. He confirms funds for the purchase but questions future gasoline expenses, highlighting financial planning for driving.
Phoenix of Common Sense Rises From Fool’s Money
Witty remark contrasts fools’ wealth with a pragmatic awakening while lampooning the stubbornly fixed smile that never fades.
New Strength for Lame Backs and Worn-out Conditions
Dear Mr Editor I suffered from a lame back and worn-out feeling. Anuric Tablets relieved my backache and fatigue, allowing me to stand straight again. It claims to dissolve uric acid and ease lumbago rheumatism and gout with a 50 cent package from Dr. Pierce.
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Crick
Noth
Pierce
Class identifies Longfellow from portrait
In a character lesson the teacher shows a kind-faced old man. The students name Longfellow, and Mary notes the whiskers, prompting a brief class observation.
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Longfellow
Mary
Spreading Cheer In Tenement District By Palm Beach Visitor
Asphodelia Twobble visited a tenement district to brighten lives by sharing stories of good times at Palm Beach. The lighthearted tale follows her cheerful interaction with local slum dwellers and their response to the excursion.
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Asphodelia Twobble
Palm Beach
Reforming a Man and Half the World
The quote contrasts reforming others with self-improvement and notes that half the world spends effort understanding how the other half lives. It reflects social observation on morality and inequality.
From Girlhood to Old Age Women Helped by Favorite Prescription
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a universal remedy for female ailments from puberty onward. It praises its safety as a temperance medicine and notes the ingredients are listed on the wrapper. The text claims it aids headaches backache hot flashes bearing down sensations mood dizziness and fainting.
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Dr. Pierce
Breed Counts Most in Feed Versus Grain Scarcity
The report notes breed counts surpass feed amounts, highlighting herd management pressures as farmers face limited fodder. It emphasizes livestock numbers over available feed, signaling potential market or regional shortages affecting agricultural output.
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Washington, D.C
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Florida Annual Co
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Samuel Tomer
the Centaur Company
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