Grandfather’s tale of drought and riches in Western Canada
J M MacLachlan recounts a settler’s hard start in Alberta in 1916. A family of five turns $143 into a thriving spread with land, stock, and farm buildings, aided by sons’ wages and shared efforts with relatives. The piece also highlights Allan Nicholson’s success near Manitoba’s Le Mars area and emphasizes Canada as a land of opportunity for emigrants.
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F. J. Chamberlain
Canada
Alberta
Idaho
Never Thought of That An Antiscorbutic Cranberry Mention
A brief note from the Arkansas Gazette quoting a cranberry enthusiast who calls the berry a fine antiscorbutic, remarking on an idea previously unconsidered.
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Arkansas Gazette
Cuticura Toilet Trio Promises Clear Complexion
Cuticura Soap daily and Ointment as needed to smooth skin clear scalp and soft hands. Add Cuticura Talcrnm for fragrance to complete the trio.
Public Schools Teach English Speech Against Harsh Environment
Public schools can teach good English, but environments shape harder language habits and daily speech patterns impacting students.
Indiana State News Highlights Incl Anderon Fire Influenza And Rail Shakeup
Indiana plans a forest land acquisition system to aid reforestation with Audubon Society help. A Evansville country home burned, $25 000 loss, origin unknown. Anderson to adopt daylight saving on March 21 and Sept 30. Brooksburg hit by influenza. five funerals in one day. Farmers Bank of Valparaiso to reopen after shortages. Gardner surrenders stock. Indianapolis prayer meeting interrupted by arrests for bigamy and child neglect. Evansville Indianapolis railroad input under NY Central system. Indiana auto ownership climbs to eighth nationally in 1919. Columbus teachers receive 10 dollar monthly raise. Vermilion county growers plan 30 meetings March 11. Portland dredging approved for Salamania river. Sugar Ridge mine sale and stripping crews. White County Sales Pavilion formed in Monticello. Fort Wayne and Vincennes health and crime notes. Flu deaths and cases in January 1920. Pendleton farm fire losses. Indianapolis enumerators to be paid per diem. Kokomo arson case acquittal. County redistricting and political candidacy notes.
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Indiana Department of Conservation
State Audubon Society
Cormer Hardy
Red Bank Road
Evansville
Indiana
Anderson
Brooksburg
Valparaiso
Farmers’ State Bank
W. H. Gardner
Indianapolis
Clyde C. Huston
General Council of the Assembly of God
Evansville & Indianapolis
New York Central System
William P. Kappes
E. & I. Road
States
Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association
School Board of Columbus
Clinton Chamber of Commerce
Farmers’ Federation
Vermilion County
Salamania
Portland
Sugar Ridge
Petersburg
Rogers Coal Company
White County
Monticello
Superb Manufacturing Company
Department of Labor
Washington, D. C
Patrick F. Gill
Home Packing Company
Terre Haute
Arcadia
Harry F. Adams
Castleton
Chester
I. J. Carpenter
Warsaw
South Bend
Board of Education
Forbes Holton
Leo M. Kennett
Studebaker Corporation
Studebaker
Kennett
Ray Cross
Washington
Cross
Indiana Reformatory
Newton H. Myers
Jeffersonville
A. W. McCallister
Pendleton
Jesse E. Eschbach
State Board of Accounts
Ele Stansbury
Vinecennes
L. Lincoln
Florence Hazelrigg
Kennard
River Park
Mishawaka
Indiana Federation of Clubs
New Harmony
Bedford Consolidated Company
Vernon Gas Company
Fortville
Noblesville
Bartholomew County
James K. Risk
Lafayette
Board of Commissioners of
Clark County
George Muncie
L. L. Williams
Brazil
Muncie
Indiana State Prison
Doctor Williams
T. D. Williams
East Chicago
McCormick
New Jersey Beer Bill Seeks War Time Proviso
Governor Edwards signed a bill allowing manufacture and sale of beverages with 3.5 percent alcohol after peace is proclaimed. The measure passed the senate 13 to 4 and the house after tense debate, with supporters arguing state rights and courtproofing. Albany also saw a 6 percent beer licensing proposal introduced.
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Trenton
N. J
Edwards
Germany
New Jersey House
Senate
McCran
State Senate
Lincoln
New Jersey
Anti-saloon League
United States Supreme Court
Simpson
Hudson
Haines
Sturgess
Gloucester
Democratic State Committee
San Francisco
Albany
N. Y
Louis A. Cuvillier
New York
Educators Back ROTC Expansion Plan at Washington Meet
Washington March 3 educators in conference with war department officials approved legislation to raise reserve officers training corps college enrollment from 400 to 1,000. Dr J R Angell of Chicago, National Research Council, attended the meeting.
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Washington
War Department
Reserve
J. R. Angell
Chicago
National Research Council
Eludes Mob As Sheriff Escorts Prisoner Out of Chandler
Sheriff H L Brown of Chandler Oklahoma and prisoner Cap Davis a negro sentenced to forty five years in the state penitentiary for an alleged attack on a Chandler school teacher are headed for McAlester after eluding a mob. Excitement has subsided.
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Wewoka
Okla
H. L. .Brown
Chandler
Cap” Davis
State Penitentiary
McAlester
Loving One Another in John Four Lesson
Lesson summarizes 1 John 4 7 21 core idea love originates with God who is love and shows through believers actions toward neighbors It outlines Gods manifestation through Jesus Christ the Spirit dwelling within believers and love as proof of true faith It ends with the command to love God and brethren to end conflicts and fear.
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John
God
Jesus Christ
Christ
Jesus
Life’s small acts sustain the heart and comfort
A reflective line from Sir H. Davy on how daily kindness and minor duties millennia shape life. The quote emphasizes that life rests not on grand sacrifices but on consistent, gentle acts.
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Sir H. Davy
Our Great Blessing in Serving Others
A reflective note on happiness rising from being needed by others. It argues that responsibility and purposeful tasks anchor human joy, though people may misread duty as burdensome. The passage frames interdependence as a positive blessing guiding action and meaning.
Unnecessary Exposure During Inspection in France
A World War II era Home Sector note recounts an inspection in France where a private was found with a large cootie on his blouse. The sergeant angrily orders removal and warns of pneumonia as the bug is tucked away.
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France
Ely's Cream Balm Advertisement Promises Instant Relief
An old ad claims Ely's Cream Balm opens nostrils and relieves head congestion from catarrh. It promises instant relief by soothing inflamed membranes and clearing breathing, with benefits of no hawking or headaches.
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Ely
Eskimo Stays Put as Rent Hike Notices Freeze
In Arctic Advantage humor, Mr Growcher jokes that an Eskimo will remain in his house for months. He notes the harsh climate makes it impractical for landlords to travel and serve rent increase notices.
New Dress for Old With Diamond Dyes
Advertises Diamond Dyes promising rich fadeless color for all fabrics from wool to feathers. Mentions a direction book and a color card to match material. Emphasizes versatility for dresses, blouses, stockings, skirts, coats, and more.
Camouflage Twins Questioned Over Their Complexions
Private dialogue questions whether their complexions are natural. The reference notes they are called camouflage twins, hinting at public speculation about appearance.
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Allan Nicholson
Haverbridge
Manitoba
le Mars
Plymouth County
Washington Township
Iowa
Dalton
South Plympton
Springfield
United States
J. M. MacLachlan
Traction-Terminal Bidg
Ind
Care Book Marine Co
Indiana State News
Gov. Edwards
Oklahoma
PP. B. Litzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Doan
Edwin C. Eby
E. Keasey St
Dean
Orrao Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
C. Boz
Evary Wree Ro Hokaton
Har
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