Farmers pay for 160 acres from one year's wheat crop
Story claims Western Canadian farmers can finance large land purchases by crop profits. It highlights John Larcome who bought 160 acres in 1915, broke 53 acres, and earned 2970 from the crop, enough to cover land cost of 2640 with surplus. The piece notes rising farm investment, stock raising, and home improvements in the region though values remain low now.
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Canada
Holden
Grand Trunk Pacific
John Larcome
Alberta
Sas‘skathewan
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Denmark
Scottsbluff
Burlington Railroad
Stephen J. Taylor
Riverton
Hastings
Fremont National Banks
Comptroller of Currency
Columbus
Columbus Light, Heat & Power Company
Omaha National Bank
Dodge County Court House
Fremont
Triangle Club
North Platte
Aurora
Alder Lee Hill
The
Christian Church
C. O. Streeter
David City
Plattsmouth
Farmers State Bank of
Bayard
Irish Corporation Approves Jail Replacement Plan
A resolution from an Irish corporation calls for constructing a new jail using materials from the existing facility and using the old jail until the new one is finished.
Cascarets Ad Teaches Bowel and Liver Cleanse
An old fashioned advertisement touts Cascarets as a laxative and liver cleanser costing 10 cents a box. It claims the product regulates the stomach removes sour foods and foul gases and eliminates constipation without gripe or discomfort. Millions use Cascarets to avoid headaches biliousness coated tongue indigestion and sour stomach.
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Ady
Witty Exchange Over Soup Wiped From Bill of Fare
A humorous dialogue reveals a waiter stating the soup was on the bill but was wiped off, prompting a playful exchange about menu accuracy during a dining service.
Freezone corn remover claims painless lift
A Cincinnati authority says freezone can lift any corn or callus with a few drops applied by hand. The drug dries instantly, does not irritate surrounding skin, and costs little at any drug store. Readers are urged to ask their druggists to stock it.
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Cincinnati
Adyv
Red Cross Deploys Thousands of War Dogs
The report notes more than 2,500 Red Cross dogs serve in war theaters aiding wounded crews and carrying supplies, reflecting the animal corps' critical role in field hospitals and frontline aid during conflict.
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Red Cross
Government Meet at Agricultural College and Three Stations
The Norwegian government gathered at an agricultural college and three experiment stations in a formal session. Officials discussed policy directions in agriculture and related research.
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Intalons
Alfalfa Seed and Clover Prices in Adverts
An advertisement lists alfalfa seed at $6 and sweet clover at $3 from J. W. Mulhall in Sioux City Iowa. The note hints at cash to impress four marble hearts and mentions California plans to irrigate 1,000,000 acres in the San Joaquin valley.
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J. W. Mulhall
Sioux City
California
San Joaquin Valley
Sweden Faces War Strain and Unity Calls in Throne Speech
King Gustaf urges national unity to safeguard neutrality as Sweden endures war pressures. He outlines measures to maintain land and sea defenses, regulate imports, control prices, and seek credits, pensions, and state aid while negotiating with belligerents for essential foodstuffs. A failed push for an 8 million dollar neutrality fund follows a split riksdag vote.
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Gustaf
Sweden
Scandinavia
Riksdag
Norwegians urged to fix diet and coffee habits
Rev Karl Vold condemns Norwegian diet as artificial and coffee heavy arguing it fuels disease. Bergen finances improved after a great fire with a modest deficit. Bergen's debt totals ten million. Denmark debates neutrality policies as Danish Catholics and King Gustaf influence cautious stance. Wilson signs 25 million for Danish West Indies purchase and governance.
Nebraska Notes From All Parts Of The State
A compilation of local items from across Nebraska outlines events from March through May including contests, tournaments, meetings and civic projects. Notable items reference Wayne Declarations, Fremont bowling, Omaha religious reform, Kenesaw progress, Scottsbluff church work, and Lincoln state events, with various local developments in agriculture, infrastructure, and education.
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North Nebraska High School
Wayne
Fremont
Missouri Valley Chiropractors Association
Omaha
Nebraska Bankers’ Association Gotvantion
Nat Columbus
Knights
of Columbus
Alliance
Nebraska G. A. R
Ladies of the G. A. R
Women's Relief Corps
Scottsbluff
William Frank
Grand Island
EB. Perlee
Christian Church
Plattsmouth
Effingham
Kan
Omxzha Bank Clearings
Michael Brothers
North Platte
Bayard
The
Red Cross
Hastings
Dodge County
Delmar Anderson
Lexington
South Omaha
Shelton
Eddyville
Sargent
Cedar Rapids
Stanley Mary
Burlington
Paulgon
Nora
Nuckolls County
Hampshire Broad
Council Bluffs
Towa
Union Pacific
Platte River
Nebraska Bowling Association
Douglas County
David City
Wahoo
York
Seward
Schuyler
Columbus
W. N. Hunter
Syracuse Democrat
Nebraska
United States Department of Agriculture
Rev. Hull
Baptist Church of
Tompkins Brothers
Folding covers for plants protect them from cold
Folding covers, easily put into use, have been invented to shield plants from cold temperatures, offering a simple protective method for gardeners and farmers.
California Syrup of Figs promotes gentle relief for children
This vintage ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children and adults. It claims a teaspoonful cleanses the stomach and bowels without griping, aiding fevers colds stomach aches and indigestion, with a 50 cent bottle sold at stores.
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California
Respect Yourself to Earn Others’ Regard
A brief maxim urges that true esteem from others begins with self respect. It emphasizes personal integrity and consistent conduct to gain external respect and trust.
Died of Premature Old Age Advice on Kidney Health
The article warns that early deaths are often linked to kidney degeneration caused by toxin buildup. It urges increasing water intake and using Anuric before meals to prevent auto intoxication and relieve symptoms like rheumatism dropsical swellings cold extremities sleeplessness and burning urine.
Doctors debate timing of surgery on weak patient
At the bedside a man diagnosed with possible appendicitis challenges doctors. One physician urges delaying operation until strength improves while the other is about to interrupt. The patient then asks feebly if they take him for a piece of cheese.
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Northland
Norway
America
Joseph Westerberg
Maimoe
Forenede Dampskibs-Selskab
Copenhagen
Westerberg
Great Britain
Karl Vold
Europe
Wiley
Rev. Void
Bergen
Kristiania
Barnardo
August Hermann Francke
Wilson
Germany
Belgium
Schleswig- Holstein
Zahle
Schleswig-Holstein
Zahl
Danish West Indies
West Indian
United States
West Point
Rich
Boxa Butte
Theodore Roosevelt
Lincoln
Albion Lutherans
Nebraska City
Blair
Charles H. Hudson
Adams County
Wiggins
Savage
Alliance Gun Club
National Shooting Association
Geo. Goeller
Pilger
Goeller
CongressmanLobeck
Beincoln
Omaha Central High
Aivision
Hardy
DiMer
Alexandria
Arnm Strong Clothing Co
Fedm
Diller
Chicago
Lincoln Highway
Lincoln County
Congress
Eigh
Kate Sullivan de Brady
Register of Deeds
Weaver
Gage County
Kenesaw
Progress
John A. Barker
Franklin Progress
H. F. McClellan
Clearwater
Peryna
Peryna CO
V. M. Pierce, M. D
Giovanni Libretto
New York
India
Cascara
Aay Drug Store
Neb
Dr.Pierce
John Lightfoot
Arizona
Lightfoot
Ld Ovee
Western Canada
Government of Canada
Bennett
Bee Ee
Nebr
Canadien Gover
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