A Difference in the Investment
Iowa’s George H. Barr holds seven sections in Saskatchewan. He fenced and rented them for pasture and cultivation, earning strong returns far above Iowa’s two to three percent. A 1915 wheat crop yielded 85 bushels per acre. 1916 results show 1 048 bushels on a quarter section at 1.56 per bushel, with costs, and a clear profit that supports land value. Barr notes farmers migrating from Iowa find better returns, with tenants turning to ownership. He promotes grazing cattle and renting unused quarter sections as pasture, asserting money lies there.
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George H. Barr
Iowa
Saskatchewan
Barr
Mr. Barr
George
Charles Haight
Shade at the Pearly Gates Over Adulterated Food Sale
A spectral man shivering before heaven explains to St. Peter that Satan refused him entry for selling adulterated food at high prices. The shade claims he did order to go below, but Satan blocked him for not fitting his circle.
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St. Peter
Satan
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick, harmless remedy for indigestion and stomach distress. It claims fast relief within five minutes, enabling normal digestion and enjoyment of food, and recommends keeping a fifty cent bottle at home for family use.
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Pape
One-Armed Pastors Lead Smiley Methodist Church
The Smiley Texas Methodist pastor and his predecessor, both one-armed men, share the pulpit and the unusual sight prompts the line about exhorting the congregation to hold up their hands.
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Smiley
Tex
Gotham
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Advertised for Skin Relief
The ad promotes Cuticura Soap for bathing the affected surface and Cuticura Ointment for dry gentle application, twice daily. It claims immediate relief and speedy heatment, suitable for daily use, with a free sample by mail and a booklet. Postcard address: Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Bank runner takes sprinting son’s place at bank
A college sprint champion son is redirected from racing to banking as his father explains he secured him a job as a bank runner. The exchange hints at a career shift from athletics to finance within a family.
Anuris Kidney Cure Advertises Trial Package
An advertisement offers a large trial package of Anuris for kidney cures and backache, inviting readers at The Invalids' Hotel Bend 10c to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo. The notice promotes a medical remedy with a focus on kidney ailments.
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Bend
Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
The Only Way to Be a Good Fellow in Without Expense
A brief editorial line quotes a maxim about frugal conduct and family duty, urging disciplined living to honor kin while avoiding costly displays.
In Far Northland Interesting Items From the Three Great Kingdoms
Danish Icelandic government to install three ministers from leading parties and reshuffle roles. Einar Arnorson resigns as Icelandic minister. John Magnusson to organize new ministry. Copenhagen faces fish famine and a fishermen society pledging to sell locally. Denmark’s state railways run large deficits. 1916 second half shows higher costs. Danish Co operative Butter Export reports 15 million crowns in yearly business with 299,658 crowns net. Marie Jensen marks 70 years in long service. Nystad city council backs king-appointed mayor. Norwegian merchant marine shows 58 000 tons net loss in 1916, fleet details of ships, tonnage, and recent declines due to war. Ship construction in Norway slows. labor and material delays noted. Foreign-built fleet additions add 100 000 tons.
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Denmark
Iceland
Einar Arnorson
John Magnusson
Reykjavik
Christiania
Norway
Norway Sees Large Herring Value Amid War Profits
The past season yielded about 23 million dollars from green fish landings along Norway, with a 14 million dollar export value for canned fish mainly spats and small herring. The British government reportedly purchased this year’s catch, and duties on various fish products were imposed from March 30, 1916 to June 30, 1917.
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Norway
Connecticut Fish and Game Protective Association Growth
The Connecticut Fish and Game Protective Association expanded its membership last year from 723 to 1,227, reflecting rising public interest in wildlife protection and outdoor recreation.
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The
Connecticut Fish and Game Protective Association
Half-dollar Mystery A Droll Exchange
A poor citizen recalls a new half-dollar and notes any coin in his possession would seem new to him. The exchange humorously contrasts financial struggle with the trivial novelty of coinage.
Notable Author Develops A Novel Plot Line
A Detroit Free Press note states a writer is at work on a new novel. The piece mentions an original plot with leading characters drawn from nonupper class backgrounds, signaling a fresh social perspective.
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Detroit Free Press
Caudle Tale On A Sleeping Husband In Stable
A humorous household sketch features Mrs Caudle questioning her husband about sleeping in the stable. Claude remarks horses cannot talk, implying a stubborn or eccentric behavior rather than madness. The dialogue plays on domestic comedy and social norms.
Little Lemuel-Say and the bachelor of arts
A playful exchange between a father and son as the dog poses a question about a bachelor of arts and the father replies that such a man seeks a rich wife. The scene captures a lighthearted domestic moment with a hint of social satire.
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Lemuel
Paw
Spring coats and accessories set chic tone for season
A feature on spring fashion notes coats in various lengths with a leaning toward half and three quarter lengths. Silk jersey suede and panne velvet attract attention while coordinated hats and bags in rose tones complement the outfits. A silk jersey coat shown with a Talbot rose color hat exemplifies coordinated styling.
Double Skirt Dresses For Little Maids In White
A fashion note describes dainty little girl dresses with double skirts in white fabrics like batiste and organdie. The model features a baby waist, elbow sleeves, and pearl buttons, with delicate embroidery, tucks, and lace edging, finished by scalloped overdress and plaited waist detailing.
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Little Maid
Batiste
Tailored Spring Skirts Feature Tonneau Barrel Shape
The article notes the American preference for simple one piece clothing and describes the new tonneau tailored skirts. These skirts avoid gored seams and use two circular sections joined at a mid seam to create a barrel silhouette with narrow waist and hem and a fuller knee area. A full yard difference in width occurs at center and hem.
Danderine Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Growth
A vintage advertisement claims Danderine removes dandruff and stops hair falling within ten minutes of application. It promises new, fine hair growth after weeks of use and describes hair becoming lush, glossy, and plentiful. The ad urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from any store.
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Knowlton
Adv
Humorous Exchange Prompts Clever Retort
A playful dialogue between a sweet young student and a sharp man centers on a piano lamp going out during a lesson. The woman asks what to say, and the man replies that it demonstrated human intelligence in a witty, ironic beat.
Eat Less Meat Try Skinner’s Macaroni and Spaghetti
Advertisement urges reducing meat intake for health and cost reasons and promotes Skinner Mfg. Co. Omaha Neb and a free Cook Book. It promises many tasty preparation ideas at low cost.
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Skinner
Skinner Mfg. Co
Omaha
Neb
Enlisted Son Sparks Family Clash and Police Incident
In a tense confrontation, a father and son exchange quips about military enlistment while a police response follows. The caller describes two men being disabled as officers arrive, reflecting a troubled scene marked by strain and aftermath.
Freezone Says Corn Pain Ends With Instant Relief
A Cincinnati authority touts freezone a topical solution that relieves corn pain instantly by applying drops directly to the corn. The treatment allegedly dries and shrivels the corn root and lifts the entire corn, with little cost and no irritation to surrounding skin. A small bottle from any drug store is advertised to remove hard or soft corns or calluses.
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Cincinnati
Two-Position Man Plays Up In Air And Down In Depths
A witty exchange contrasts a man being in two places at once. One says impossible while the other argues he can be both up in the air and deep down in the depths, highlighting a paradoxical viewpoint.
Skating Fashion Stirs Attention At Princeton Yale Hockey Match
At the Princeton Yale game in New York a blond girl drew notice wearing a navy charmeuse frock with a dark blue satin Mandarin coat embroidered in yellows and oranges, a blue fox scarf, navy straw hat with navy satin crown, and two streamers. A second outfit described shows a gray silk jersey sports dress with a peplum blouse, back-buttoned, orange trim, and a cartridge plaited frill along the hem.
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New York
Bags Still Match the Costume in Khaki Kit Rivalry
The piece notes large khaki bags complementing similar khaki outfits as teams maintain a coordinated look on field or court. It highlights uniform styling and accessory harmony in the athletic presentation.
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Martin W.odland
Copenhagen
Esbjerg
Marie Jensen
Nystad
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Bergen
Trondhjem
Grimstad
Ibsen
Gromstad
Grim
Storthing
Roald Amundsen
America
Stromstad
Oscar Dickson
Goteborg
Wilson
United States
Germany
Holland
Stockholm
Gothenburg
Rokadag
Park of Westeranas
Europe
Finland
Ira Nelson Morris
K. A. Wallenberg
Morris
Herr Wallenberg
Jentland
O’rourke
Dinnis
Mike
McIntyre
Pat
Dean
Nebraska
C. Dempsey
E. Flint &T
Grand Island
Carter
Carters
U.S
Absor , JR
W.F. Young
P.D. F
HO Temple
Springfield
Mate
Watson E.coleman
Washington, D.C
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Lincoln
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ridgway
Penn
Mrs. Lindsey
Tennille
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R. R
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
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