New Wheat Ruby Developed at Central Dominion Experimental Farm
Under Dr Charles E Saunders direction the Central Dominion Experimental Farm has produced a new wheat named Ruby. It lies midway in ripening and quality between Marquis and Prelude, is beardless with hard red kernels, yields fairly, and makes top quality flour. Bread from Ruby is first class. It results from crossing Downy Rigan and Red Fife and is advised where Marquis fails to ripen.
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Central Dominion Experimental Farm
Marquis
Prelude
Charles E. Saunders
Ruby
Solomon Solomons Palestine Move Crowned by Royal Praise
London artist Solomon J. Solomon plans to live in Palestine after England’s victory over the Turks. Once poor yet now rich and famous, he recalls an early academy exhibit where his work outshone peers and a king’s remark on his lack of R A status. Holloway’s Corn Cure removes corns by killing roots without harming flesh.
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Solomon J. Solomon
London
Palestine
England
Solomon
R. A
Law of supply and demand in fish market
The Boston paper laments that despite millions of pounds of fish entering the port daily, prices do not fall. It cites the wholesalers who wield power over consumer prices, describing the rule as supply and demand in action with the proverb supply the money and I’ll demand it.
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Boston
Detroit News
Brave Private Pulls Officer From Water
An army private rescued an officer during a dangerous incident in the barracks area. The officer thanked him and asked how to repay, but the private urged silence to avoid ridicule from fellow soldiers.
How He Worked It First Father and Son Joke
A humorous exchange contrasts fathers and sons about college letters and money gifts. The first father jokes about sending his son to college and receiving no postcard, while the second cites writing “Dear John” with five pounds, noting the trick is not enclosing the money. An unrelated asthma remedy ad extols Kellogg's effectiveness and reputation.
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John
Edmonston Bulletin
J. D. Kellogg
Kellogg's
Welsh Coal Valley Minnaar Prayer Quotation
A Welsh miner from a Welsh coal valley personifies a devotion driven character. His nightly prayer at chapel services includes a reference to the Kaiser and his breathing difficulties as reported in the Cardiff Western Mail.
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Coal Valley
Kaiser
Cardiff Western Mail
Very Appropriate Why do you call your dog Cam era
A playful quip from the Baltimore American noting a dog named Cam era seeks to snap photos of people he meets and the line about taking things as they come.
Kaiser’s World Tour Fails to Match Napoleon’s Reach
The Kaiser aims to extend German influence through Europe and Asia but has only reached capitals of Belgium Serbia Montenegro and Roumania. His dream of an empire from Hamburg to Bagdad slips as Baghdad remains British and Asia Minor railway progress stalls.
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Wilhelm II
Napoleon Napoleon
Europe
St. Peterburgs
Constantinople
London
Kaiser
Belgium
Serbia
Montenegro
Roumania
Hamburg
Bagdad
Asia Minor
New York World
Be Bright and Restore Youthful Looks With Dr Hamiltons Pills
An old time health ad promotes Dr Hamiltons Pills as a tonic for aging readers. It claims the remedy cleanses and strengthens the system improving energy and bodily functions including bowels stomach and kidneys. The advertisement touts pain relief and biliousness prevention and offers a 25 cent box.
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Dr. Hamilton
Life of a Bank Note Through Circulation Durations and Oddities
An 1800s-era study lists average circulation days for Bank of England notes from £5 to £1000 and recounts notable rediscovered, stolen, or misplaced notes. It notes long unpresented notes back to the 18th century and odd uses of banknotes in daily life, including pipes and sandwiches.
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Bank of England
London
Invention of Margarine and Its Rise in Europe
The margarine story begins with M Mouries a French chemist who created a butter substitute by blending milk with beef fat During the siege of Paris his invention was refined and patented and later produced by Dutch and Danish firms When beef fat ran short manufacturers turned to vegetable oils leading to the margarine known today with about 5000 tons produced weekly in London reports.
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Paris
M. Mouries
London Daily News
Inn Sign Prompts Wry Irish Journey Quote
An Irish traveler named Pat and his mother, riding a mule, stopped at an inn with a sign promising refreshments for man and horse. On seeing Dotce, Pat cried out in astonishment about what his mother and the mule would do.
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Pat
Imule
Countess von Krockow to reveal German prewar plots in diaries
The Friends of German Democracy in New York announce that Countess Alida von Krockow, American-born widow of a German count, possesses forty two diaries detailing autocratic schemes against the United States before the war. She aims to publish experiences for the American public and expose secrets of the German ruling class learned during espionage and exile.
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Friends of German Democraty
New York
Alida von Krockow
Germany
Junkers
Countess von Krockow
Berlin
United States
Toronto College of Music Examinations Introduced
Pioneer effort in Canada advances music education with the Toronto College of Music Examinations. Founded by E. H. Torrington, it offers local music exams across the Dominion with midsummer sittings. Obtain full syllabus and requirements from the Toronto secretary.
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Canada
Toronto College of Music
H. Torrington
Toronto
Dominion
The Only Medicine for Little Ones
A testimonial declares Baby's Own Tablets safe and reliable for children, saying mothers prefer them over castor oil. Mrs John M Weaver of Blissfield New Brunswick reports ten years of use and constant household stock. The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario sells them at 25 cents per box.
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John M. Weaver
Blissfield
N. B
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
At the Head of the Class Kindly Visitor
Henry proves spelling skill with four cylinder words as the reader engages in a playful classroom scene. Miller's Worm Powders are praised as superior medicine for children suffering from intestinal worms. The ad claims quick stomachic improvement and toning of digestive organs, restoring health and immunity against worm-related disorders.
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Henry
Peoples' Home Journal
Grand Duke Adolph Frederick Romantic Ties During War Era
Royal Duke Adolph Frederick famed as a cultured German sovereign reportedly engaged to Princess Patricia of Connaught. War altered the romance, fueling gossip about his possible suicide and linking his demise to the era's shocks. He was admired for horsemanship and courage and had close ties to Britain.
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Adolph Frederick
Ike Ludwig
Germany
Patricia of Connaught
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Pat
Victoria
Adolph
England
Cheese as wartime staple fuels Canadian dairy shift
The article extols cheese as a nourishing substitute for beef and bacon in Canadian homes as wartime shortages grow. It notes Ontario cheese output rising to 23 53 343 in 1916, exports up 40 million pounds since the war, and promotes cottage cheese as a simple use for skim milk to boost home and export supplies.
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Ontario
Canada
Barrister in Court Over Cow Killed by Train
An Irish barrister defended a man after his cow was struck and killed by a railway train. The lawyer argued that proper operation of the train with bell and whistle could have prevented the accident. The report notes the railway engineer's stance on negligence.
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Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co., of Canada, Ltd
Brunswick Record
The
Musical Merchandise Sales Co
Excelsior Life Building
RON
Dominion Metal Exporting CO
Winnipeg
Man
Holloway
the Country Store
Dr. Chase
James
James Carr
Maynooth
Minard
Union
Liniment
Lurberman
Cott
Scott & Bowne
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