Western Canada farms grow big potato crops and thriving livestock
In Coaldale Alberta ben Pawson yields six hundred bushels of potatoes on two acres selling for 285 dollars. Nearby hogs fetch high prices with bulls buying top dollar for breeding stock. western Canada livestock progress viewed as rising market potential for pure bred stock and large crops.
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Ben Pawson
Coaldale
Alberta
Medicine Hat
Ben
Pawson
Calgary
Western Canada
Thome
Jibway Portrays Wealth by Calling $10,000 Shack
The dialogue depicts Jibway shaping a image of comfort by downplaying a pricey home. He describes his $10,000 bungalow as a shack to influence perception, suggesting deliberate modesty in accruing wealth.
Allen's Foot Ease Ad Encourages Workers Foot Care
Farmers are working harder and using their feet more with Allen's Foot Base powder in shoes and foot baths. The antiseptic powder reduces friction, freshens feet, and prevents tired and blistered feet, while Allen's Foot Tease is popular with women. Sold by dealers everywhere.
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Allen
Adv
Its Defi fog punstums language purists
A playful quip on fog defying language purists as it drifts through the city mist, lingering where words meet weather.
Prayer and Anger as Obstacle to Prayer Life
The quote frames anger as alienation of the mind from prayer and directly opposes the attention required to present prayers to God. It emphasizes anger as a barrier to communion and devotion.
Cuticura Ad Claims Soothing Baby Skin and Powder Use
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for soothing red rough itchy skin with Cuticura Soap and Ointment, plus Cuticura Talcum powder. The copy then shifts to a social critique arguing that rich men find it easy to claim hard work, while the poor may doubt success.
Grain Growers Organize Co operative Thrashing Rings
Grain growers in the corn belt form co operative thrashing rings to cut custom service costs and improve efficiency. The Up to Date Thrashing Company of Livingston County Illinois operates with ten members on 15 farms and reports full cost recovery in four years. A smaller Fayette County Ohio ring of three landowners thrashes about 750 bushels daily, highlighting shift to smaller outfits using tractors and shared machinery. University guidance and prewar price ranges guide setup and operation.
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Corn Belt
United States Department of Agriculture
Livingston County
Ilinois
Fayette County
Ohio
Washington, D. C
Dehorning Not Painful Seems Gentle Yet Safer
USDA notes suggest dehorning cows causes minor, temporary milk and butterfat loss. It argues social horn conflicts cause greater harm, including death of valuable cattle, and that removing horns increases safety outweighing loss of appearance.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Few Well-Chosen Crops for Family Tables
A concise counsel favors a small, well selected vegetable garden rather than a mixed assortment. Properly cultivated crops can reliably supply sufficient servings for the whole household.
Make Use of Back Yard for Fresh Vegetables
The piece suggests a typical family can grow fresh vegetables in a backyard through the growing season, detailing the back yard as a practical source of produce and sustenance.
Ward Off Grubs with Clover Crop Rotation Advice
A short crop rotation with clover is recommended to ward off damages caused by white grubs and wire worms. The guidance emphasizes using clover as a rotating cover crop to protect soil and crops from these pests.
Family tailored garden work offers something for all
The garden provides tasks suited to every family member, enabling participation across ages and skills. It highlights inclusive, hands on activity that strengthens bonds while yielding practical results.
Sunday School Lesson by Rev P B IITZWATER 1919
Reverend P B IITZWATER teaches a Sunday school lesson at Moody Bible Institute Chicago. The article notes the author and publication date, reflecting early 20th century religious education. The piece frames scripture study and devotional instruction for readers seeking guidance.
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P. B. Iitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Remembering the Lord's Supper Teachings and Rules
A July 20 precon lesson outlines the institution of the Lord's Supper on the night of Jesus betrayal, with bread and the cup as symbols of Christ's body and blood. It explains memorial purpose, atonement, forgiveness, and the believer's union with Christ, plus participation qualifications and church order.
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Jesus
Christ
Lord
Jesus Christ
Doctor Urged an Operation In Baltimore Woman's Cure
In Baltimore Maryland a woman recounts years of organic troubles and headaches with monthly bed rest until Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was tried. After five bottles she fully recovered and returned to work, advising others to consider the remedy before surgery.
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Baltimore
Lydia EK. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ne&lle B
Rittingham
Calverton Rd
Ham and eggs on the breakfast table remark
A farmer humorously answers a question about local scenery, noting that boarders draw the most attention and joking that ham and eggs on the breakfast table attract focus. The exchange reflects rural character and wit.
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Countessel
Miner’s Lonely Stedfast Mindset Cited in Grafters Lore
Dialog hints at miners' isolation and cynical views on greed. A terse exchange notes miners often work in bad company while conspirators reap gains and others lose. The tone echoes caution about exploitation and social distance.
Bitro-Phosphate Promises Health Through Increased Weight
An advertisement touts organic phosphate bitro phosphate to combat thinness by feeding nerves and cells. It claims weight gain, improved health, brighter eyes, and a glowing complexion, citing Miss Georgia Hamilton as a user and warning it should not be used by those who do not wish to gain flesh.
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Georgia Hamilton
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Canada
Fletcher
Lisauvew Unicure International
Jesse
Miner
Kentucky Mfg. Co., Inc
Paducah, Ky
Cathurs Dept
Beaton
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