Farmers urged to boost crops for war effort in Canada
A Chicago Journal editorial extols farming as national service amid wartime. urges Americans to increase grain output, acquire land, and support allied victory. It highlights Western Canada as a prime source of affordable farm land with growing wages, good housing, and own- land incentives to spur wheat production and independence.
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Chicago Journal
United States
United States Navy
Canada
Western
Western Canada
Force of Habit Dialogue Gags at Bar Room
A witty exchange labeled Force of Habit features a man asking why his wife left. He replies with a quip about his wife not cooking before marriage. The line plays on habit and cooking skills as a quick joke.
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Tai
Imagination as a Danger to Learning
A remark notes that a vivid imagination can be more perilous than a modest amount of learning. The statement contrasts imagination with formal study, suggesting unchecked creativity may mislead or distract.
Doctor Said Operation or Death But Medicine Cured
Letters from Des Moines and Richmond praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles. Women describe avoiding operations and regaining strength after using the medicine, with assurances of confidential advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Blanche Jefferson
Lyon St
Richmond
Ind
Lydia Ef. Pinkham
M. O. Johnston
Route D
Box 190
Iowa News Roundup Reports War Time Actions Across Cities
Des Moines police warn German and Austrian residents to surrender weapons and war gear. Iowa State College drives food campaign under President Pearson. Legislature discusses repeal bills awaiting the governor’s signature. Hoover chairs relief work and Iowa engineers rise to officer ranks. Naval enlistment surges in northwest Iowa. patriotism drives parades and flag displays. Fire destroys Grover Peeniman garage. cities bolster civil defense as tensions rise.
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Lagoda
O'Beirn
Jackson
Des Moines
Germany
Austria
State College At
Ames
Agricultural Extension Department
Pearson
State
American Food Board
Belgium
Cedar County
West Branch
al Fischer
Johnson County
College of Engineering
State University of Iowa
Engineers
Iowa City
Milwaukee Railrooad
Bloody Run Creek
Navy
Mnsign Gillam
Fort Madison
Cedar Rapids
United States
National Guard
Regular Army
Guard
Army
Grover Peeninan
McGregor
France
Corp HH T Kann
Agnes Ilerne Kann
Carl Phillion
Adela Peikart Philion
Albert Peikert
Dubuque College
Iowa
Raymond
Engineering School
State University
International Intelligence Bureau
Tte
Blarry F. Shook
Universalist Church of
Webaster City
Second Iowa Infantry
KE. 8S Johnson
Siouxity
Africa
Anita
Farl Caddock
Algona
Missouri Valley
Davenport
Chicago
New Moines
Marathon
Waukon Pierce
Volunerr
Treneeg
Freezone promises painless corn and callus removal
A Cincinnati chemist introduces freezone a new compound sold in tiny bottles for a few cents. Apply a drop to a tender corn or callus and pain disappears quickly the corn loosens and can be removed with fingers without irritation or burning. If unavailable ask your druggist to order from the wholesale house.
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Cincinnati
Wind Sways Flag Over Courthouse Tower in War Echo
Dr George T. MacCoy recalls April 1898 during the Spanish American War when two Irish workers laid asphalt on Washington Street in Columbus. A worker questions the courthouse flag, fear of wind breaking it, while the other responds the wind is the only thing that can whip it.
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George T. MacCoy
Columbus
Beng
Washington Street
Tie
Boschee's German Syrup Ad Claims Colds Can Be Prevented
In fluctuating weather, Boschee's German Syrup is advertised as preventing severe illnesses from colds. The ad asserts it has 50 years of success for coughs and throat troubles and promises a good night's sleep and easy morning excretion. Sold by druggists in 25 and 75 cent bottles worldwide.
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Boschee
Civilized World
Bright Millers and a Child’s Clever Catch
A girl spends half an hour chasing a large miller insect roaming a room. She corners it and captures it in a chubby hand. Upon opening the hand she reveals about 200 eggs laid by the miller. The father jokes, telling the girl to run outdoors to catch a hen.
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Mabel
Purifying Soap and Soothing Ointment Promotion
For skin troubles the Soap cleanses and purifies while the Ointment soothes and heals. They offer immediate relief from itch burning eczema pimples dandruff and most baby skin troubles. Free sample by mail with Book Address postcard Cuticura Dept L Boston Soll everywhere Adv.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Soll
Not Enough to Hurt Him in College Slang Debate
The brief quotes question whether college Latin study affects slang use. The Life section notes curiosity over language training and its impact on everyday speech.
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Secret Service Department of the
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Royal
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Beatrice Gray
Albia
Sioux City
Lamis
Board of Supervisors
Allamakee County
Ames College
Red Cross
Henry Richardson
Enterim
Webster County
Dubuque
Strayer Dry Goods Company
Marengo
Stover
Opera House
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