Canadian wheat boom on Alberta lands attracts Iowa investors
S Joseph & Sons of Des Moines report 240 acres near Champion Alberta yielded 10,600 bushels of wheat in 1916 at 44.10 per acre, totaling 19,610 dollars. C A Wright of Milo bought 160 acres for 3,300 dollars in 1915, threshed 4,487 bushels, and after costs shows 2,472.67 dollars net profit on the venture.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Champion
Alberta
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Canada
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Milo
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California Syrup of Figs advertisement
A nostalgic ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children and adults. It claims the product cleanses the liver and bowels, soothes the stomach, and prevents illness, urging readers to buy the 60 cent bottle with clear directions on the label.
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Cuticura Claims Quick Cure for Dandruff
Ad promotes Cuticura Ointment for dandruff itching and irritation with a hot Cuticura Soap shampoo. It promises rapid transformation from a man to a woman by next day, urges daily use, and offers a free sample by mail from Boston.
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Boston
Rare request sparks dealer and buyer talk on second-hand autos
Advertising copy mentions Dr. Pierce's Pellets for various ailments and a remark about poverty hindering talent. The fragment shows a dialogue about seeking a good used car and an advertisement style line about remedies, with no clear news event.
Nebraskas Legislature Debates Prohibition and Suffrage Developments
Nebraskas legislative session features clashes over a prohibition bill including a monthly liquor cap and enforcement concerns raised by Governor Neville and the dry federation. The house backs an aid bill for worthy blind residents, the capitol's east wing settling prompts safety notes, and suffrage supporters push H R 222 granting women presidential and local voting rights. The assembly also trims hog barn funding and notes total measures reaching 1,124 with 763 in the house and 331 in the senate.
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Legislative Halls
House
Senate
Neville
Capitol
Board of Control
Macarius the Candy Saint Patron of Confectioners
The piece portrays St. Macarius as patron of confectioners and candy makers. It notes his origin as a sweets maker in Alexandria before retiring to Thebais to an ascetic life. It mentions his fasting, Lent regimen, and a tale of penance after killing a gnat.
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St. Macarius
Macarius
Alexandria
Thebais
Upper Egypt
Collecting Thoughts Brings Quiet Uproar
Dialogue captures Pete’s line about collecting his thoughts and a quip from Puck praising easy work, highlighting a moment of wit and light humor in the scene.
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Puck
Akin to Marriage Discusses Military Aircraft Roles
Willis compares a two person flight crew to marriage with one operator handling the controls and the other as observer, both actively engaging in combat. Gillis notes shared duty and teamwork in aerial missions.
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Willis
Gillis
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