Western Canada Corn Dominates Soil Products Exposition
A Canadian Information Bureau visit in Kansas City highlighted Western Canada’s top showing at the Soil Products Exposition. John Hamilton of Kelwood Manitoba earned the blue ribbon for Northwestern Dent corn, with Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta farms winning numerous prizes in wheat oats barley potatoes and vegetables. The piece notes growing corn northward and future potential for western Canadian croplands facing high land prices in South Dakota.
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Kansas City
John Hamilton
Kelwood
Manitoba
Wes
Wewitt
Main Street
Canada
America
Minnesota
Crookston
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Western Canada
South Dakota
Canadian Pacific Railway
Ady
Deauty Marks Shallow Judgment About Personality
A columnist argues a woman’s value isn’t determined by appearance as Deauty is criticized for focusing on skin deep traits. The piece defends inner character and questions superficial judgments.
Back Health Tip Warns Rad Salts Flushes Kidneys
An advertisement urges readers to use Jad Salts as a kidney cleaner. It claims rad Salts flush clogged kidneys, relieve backache, and prevent bladder disorders by flushing acids and stimulating kidney activity. It promotes daily use as a preventive measure.
If You Put Business First You Will Lose Pleasure
A proverb warns that prioritizing work over enjoyment leads to losing both. It urges balancing duties with leisure for lasting happiness and success.
Gompers Critiques Bolshevik Russia and Extradition Furore
Edward W. Pickard reports on Gompers addressing unions, accusing Bolshevik Russia of wrecking labor funds and press, while European politics swirl with extradition debates for officers and soldiers, Adriatic tensions, and rising political maneuvering in Washington.
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Germany
Edwin T. Meredith
Edward W. Pickard
Russia
Siberia
Bolsheviks
Europe
Don Cossacks
Japan
Vladivostok
Rozanoff
Moscow
Gompers Condemns Bolshevism in AFL Critique
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, denounces Bolshevism completely for all time. He warns that propaganda from those claiming freedom from Russian influence and pay poses a dangerous threat to American labor and the AFL.
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America
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Hungary Rejects Peace Terms and Vows Monarchy
Hungary declines to sign terms from the Allies and rejects territorial losses. Premier Fruszar remarks a monarchy will be established with a king chosen immediately after the national assembly opens, as the Christian party prevails in elections while socialists abstain.
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Hungary
Fruszar
National Assembly
National Christian Party
President Wilson Appeals to Congress for Bill Passage
President Wilson has written a letter to Secretary Glass urging Congress to pass the measure. The appeal emphasizes the need for swift action and outlines the proposed provisions and potential impact on national policy.
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Wilson
Glass
Congress
Senate committee backs universal military training plan
The senate committee on military affairs voted 10 to 5 to retain universal military training in the army reorganization bill and reported the measure to the senate. The bill now provides two training periods annually and allows a youth to choose one of six periods after turning eighteen. Mondell attacks the cost as billions, but Wadsworth cites exaggerated figures.
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Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Senate
Wadsworth
Mondell
House
Pape's Cold Compound Ad Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for colds and grippe. It promises relief after two to three doses, opening nasal passages, stopping a runny nose, easing headache and feverish symptoms, with a pleasant taste and no quinine.
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Pape
In the Slums. Sunday School Teacher-Why was St. Paul released from prison
A brief, clipped item from a column notes a Sunday School teacher asking why St. Paul was freed from jail, with a witty answer: because his time was up.
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St. Paul
Muggsey
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