Western Canada Prairies Offer Farm Prosperity and Opportunity
A promotional piece urges farmers to relocate to Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta after harvest to secure future finances. It highlights rich soils high wheat yields from James Wishart Portage la Prairie and Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Barons Alberta crops, low taxes, good schools, and access to markets with strong beef and grain demand.
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Canada
Western Canada
Western
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Chicago
James Wishart
Portage la Prairie
Moose Jaw
Coaldale
Barons
U. S
Ottawa
MacLechinen
Indianapolis
Ind
Ladders Helped Take French Town in Fifth Rush
A letter from Col. Alvord W. D. Anderson to Mrs. Anderson describes the 312th Infantry with the 309th and 315th regiments using scaling ladders and modern weapons to seize Grand Pre in France. After four failed assaults, the fifth rush secured a foothold and the town, its walls 12 feet high, was captured.
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France
Alvord
W. D. Anderson
Three Hundred and Twelfth Infantry
Insanitary remark draws health inspector ire
An observing fellow condemns unsanitary conditions and criticizes a chap who spits out his opinions, noting it is surprising health inspectors have not yet intervened.
Change of Countenance in a Facetious Line
A facetious speaker quips that once a girl leaves the stage of playfully scowling at boys she begins to cast eyes at them, a sly remark on changing flirtatious behavior as she matures.
Lizards and Alligators Stir Food Variety Talk
Zoological Notes discuss lizards and alligators as novel food options. The piece notes lizards popular in the Bahamas and Florida alligators reputed to be delicious, contrasting U S appetites with these exotic choices.
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United States
Bahamaslands
Florida
Styles Return to Cromwell Era in Fashion Shuffle
A fashion critic notes Paris designers draw on Cromwellian and Napoleonic eras for modern gowns. The piece catalogs battlemented hemlines, wide collars, beltless coats, and oriental drapery. predicts a square silhouette and a shift toward sedate yet bold styling amid postwar trends.
Corsets of flesh-colored silk with black lace ruffle
A description notes flesh-colored silk brocade corsets veiled by black lace finished at the bottom with a ruffle of wide edging. The style combines delicate fabric with bold trim to create a dramatic silhouette.
Comeback Pills Prove Worth for Overworked Men
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for general fatigue and health issues from overwork and poor habits. It claims three capsules daily restore energy for urinary, kidney, digestive, and bladder troubles, citing 200 years of history and a money back guarantee if ineffective.
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Haarlem
Holland
Schiffmann
Lawyers sway jurors with a clever defense
A former Indiana marshal recalls a murder trial where two lawyers named White and Black steered a rural juror majority to acquittal. The juror later cited White's denial as proof of the defendant's innocence, highlighting perceived persuasion over evidence.
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Indiana
Jones
War Ends in Victory Peace Declared, Betty Rejoices
The morning of the eleventh, bells rang and whistles blew as Betty woke. I told her the war is over and we shall have peace. She replied with relief and said she can begin to spend a little of her own money.
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Betty
Chicago Tribune
Castoria Ad Still Appeals to Mothers
Advertises Fletcher's Castoria as a trusted remedy for infants and children. Notes more than 30 years in use and urges careful inspection for the IGFs signature on every bottle.
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Fletcher
Enthusiastic inventor counts his chickens before hatched
A Louisville Courier-Journal item notes a man shows high enthusiasm for any project he considers. He jokes about counting his chickens before they hatch and planning two per shell.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad Testimonial
Cuticura Complexions promotes daily use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment to clear complexions, scalp, and hands. Free samples offered via Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50. Also a short comic bit about a father with large ears.
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Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Premature Baldness Mentioned In Wise Admonition
A brief humorous exchange asks what premature baldness is with the answer that it is losing hair before marriage, as a parental quip about aging and courtship.
GROW'S BABY BOW CINCHIN TEETHING NOTICE
An old advertisement claims Growh s Baby Bow Cinch in will correct stomach and bowel troubles in teething infants. Directions printed on the bottle instruct proper use and dosage. A proverb about honesty appears in the text alongside product wording.
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Grovh
All Aided in Winning War Parrots and Other Animals
The article lists animals used in wartime: parrots warn of raids, horses and oxen aid logistics, dogs assist, camels rhinos tigers and elephants attack convoys, giraffes cut wires, birds locate artillery and scout subs, eagles attack planes, and birds reportedly fraternize with soldiers at the front.
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Odd Foods
Cincinnati Enquirer
New York
Henry OV
Cromwell
Napoleon
Britain
England
Paris
Mesopotamia
Palestine
Allenby
Marshall
Holy Land
Henry I
Charles II
Ian
Adele of
Louvain
House of Callot
Callot
McClure
Mary
Peter of
Serbia
Cascara EY
W. F. Young
Touste St
Springfield
Mass
Haynes-Langenberg Mfg. Co
Forest Park Blvd
St. Louis
ST. Louis, MO
AEG
Eatonic Remedy Co
S. Wabash Ave
Ill
Big Bee
Ziegler Co
East Harrison
Eters E. EB. Geisman
D.C. Fradvng
Ershing, Limon, Colo
Meyer
Market &Z
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