International Live Stock Show highlights Western Canada gains
The 1920 International Live Stock Show in Chicago marked a milestone with strong Canadian participation. J. C. Mitchell of Cahinda Saskatchewan won multiple championships while Lucas from Stratford Ontario, later Cayley Alberta, claimed the 49.2 lbs to the bushel oats crown amid 240 competitors. The piece praises Western Canada’s low-priced lands and rising prosperity for farmers and notes 25 prizes in hard spring wheats, 20 going to Western Canada. It profiles Mitchell’s humble start and Lucas’s ascent from 160 acres to nearly 1000, illustrating opportunity for ambitious farmers.
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Chicago
Canada
J. C. Mitchell
Cahinda
Saskatchewan
Jesson
Mitchell
Manchester
England
Stratford
Ontario
Lucas
Alberta
Cayley
Western
Mr. Lucas
Western Canada
Panels and Skirt Designs Span Wide Fashion Range
A fashion feature describes the diverse use of panels in dresses from draped and panel skirts to floating chiffon styles. Designers vary panel shapes from fan to knife plaits, with contrasting fabrics and bead embroidery enhancing the effect. The scarf movement and apron tunic relate to panel ideas while high collars gain bold acceptance.
Custom Approves Odd Fashions in High Collars
The piece discusses the fashion trend toward high collars and accessories, noting designers’ cautious adoption and the public's uncertain reception. It highlights various collar styles from chin muffling to stock collars, fur edging, embroidery, and wide ribbons with fringe, praising beauty though acknowledging cost.
Four Plans For Soldiers Bonus Estimated At 2.3 Billion
Treasury Secretary Houston outlines four bonus options totaling 2.3 billion dollars, including adjusted service pay, insurance, vocational training aid, and farm and home development. He warns of tax burdens and notes uncertainties in land settlement costs, while Dr. Adams cautions about revenue erosion and staff turnover in the tax service.
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Washington
Houston
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Congress
ST. 5S. Adams
Doctor Adams
Internal Revenue Bven
Smoot
Utah
Revenue Bureau
Adams
Bandits ruin Chicago bank as receiver takes over
Three raids in three years end with the Dres sel Commercial and Savings bank forced into receivership. Bandits invaded the Chicago institution, making rich spoils on two raids before its collapse.
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Chicago
Dressel Commercial and Savings Bank
Flu Attacks Bestow Immunity for Years Says Health Service
Public health service findings after intensive study show influenza attacks confer definite immunity to subsequent attacks lasting several years. The statement comes as December 98 reports highlight the immune effect and potential implications for future flu outbreaks.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Ancient fashion inspires modern tight skirts
A Louvre statuette shows an ancient Egyptian queen in a low neck gown with short sleeves and a closely fitted skirt, illustrating that today’s tight skirts echo styles 3000 to 4000 years old. Garfield Tea claims to cure liver and kidney disorders. Knowstall laments political choices as Miss Keen quips about only one of him.
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Louvre
Paris
Knowstall
Miss Keen
Cole's Carbolisalve relieves burning skin diseases
An old ad claims Cole's Carbolisalve quickly relieves and heals burning itching and torturing skin diseases. It promises instant burn pain relief and scarless healing available in 30c and 60c sizes. Send 30c to The J W Cole Co Rockford NL for a package.
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Cole
J. W. Cole Co
Rockford
His Method
A speaker asks why to have his son send verses to magazines. The reply notes the aim is not poetry but to knock the conceit out of them.
Spark Plug Cigar Sparks Ignite Label Spark Plug
In a lighthearted note, the new cigar brand Spark Plug is teased with the quip Perfect ignition as part of its marketing. The playful exchange highlights the product's branding aimed at a bold, mechanical image.
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