Western Canada leads in practical agricultural education
The article extols Western Canada’s agricultural learning system, noting experimental farms in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta, provincial colleges and university programs, and strong federal activity. It cites Dean Curtiss praising Canadian commitment to vocational training, coordinated government and private support, and impactful public schools fostering farming careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Aricicultural College
Agricultural College
Alberta
University At
Edmonton
Dean Curtiss
Ames Agricultural College
Jeona
United States
Iowa
University
Dairy and grain yields in Western Canada 1913 advertised
An advertisement notes dairy cattle types and long payment terms while praising excellent grain yields in Western Canada in 1913. Wheat yields ranged from 30 to 465 bushels per acre with other small grains also performing well, indicating strong agricultural prospects.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Chicago
Western
UndWa
Ganada
New Manager Clarifies Quick-Lunch Payment Policy
The new manager informs the owner that checks are limited to 50 cents. If a customer eats more, the owner says they call 6595 Eveningside, the nearest hospital, for assistance.
Castoria Safety Reminder For Parents
A public health notice urges mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the correct signature and notes the product’s use for children over 30 years. It emphasizes trusted safety and the long history of the remedy.
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Fletcher
The Limit of Questioning at a Busy Corner
A woman taunts a policeman about endless questions he faces daily. He admits fatigue but says one question still boils him: Why do you get tired of answering all the fool questions that others ask. The exchange ends with the woman walking away.
Kiss in a Hallway Sparks Woman Understandings
A man boasts of kissing Miss Sweet in a dark hallway and trying to pass it off as a mistaken identity. She feigns anger, then becomes truly upset, leaving him puzzled over how to appease her.
Short Division Punchline Echoes a Teacher’s Quip
The humorous exchange features a student named LeHaricot answering a math riddle about fractions. The dialogue begins with halves and progresses through quarters eighths sixteenths and thirty seconds, ending with the boy’s patient persistence as the punchline.
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LeHaricot
Almost Too Considerate
A corporal drills a stubborn squad and warns the men that if they do not improve they will drill all day and conduct field practice at night with bivouac and no fire or cooking at zero temperature. A voice from the ranks questions, “Why don’t you let it rain, too?”
Joke at alumni dinner mocks educated women
The tale recalls Timothy Woodruff at a New York alumni dinner for a co ed college. A toast by the college president prompted a quick rebuke from Woodruff who quipped You can tell her anything. She knows it all.
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Timothy Woodruff
New York
Ted Hert
Steamboat Crashes Into Pier In Sudden Stop
The steamboat slammed into the pier at full speed and halted suddenly. A passenger exclaimed AMferey while deck hand Pat blamed the captain for forgetting the stop, suggesting no injuries.
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Pat
This Little World Juase Quips on Marital Woes
A brief reflective snippet contrasts marriage idealism with modern strain as a speaker jokes that a once ambitious husband now struggles to find grounds for divorce, illustrating shifting social tides.
What She Got and The World’s a Stage Says Mezerail
A fragmentary collection of witticisms and quotes on marriage gender and theater. The text contrasts a husband asking for money with acrimony over repayment and notes stock phrases about women and vaudeville performances. It includes an old ad line for Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup and a quip about a chaperon’s neglected duties and cough drops.
Hoodoo and Jinx Follows First Basemen
The piece argues first base is unlucky for managers and players, listing Frank Chance George Stovall Jake Stahl Harry Davis and Hal Chase as examples. It notes their failures as managers, cites injuries and luck, and asks why first base is prone to hoodoo and jinx.
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Malcolm McLean
Chicago Evening Post
Frank Chance
Cubs
Murphy
George Stovall
Browns
Colonel Hedges
Jake Stahl
Boston Red Sox
Prexy McAleer
Harry Davis
Cleveland
Athletics
Hal Chase
New York Yankees
Chance
Stovall
Davis
Connie Mack
Chase
Stahl
Hoodoo
McLoughlin Defeated in Portola Doubles Final
United States champion Maurice E. McLoughlin and veteran Sumner Hardy lost the feature Portola tournament doubles final in San Francisco to Clarence J. Griffin and John R. Strachan. The nationals status and event details follow the terse report.
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United States
Maurice E. McLoughlin
Sumner Hardy
San Francisco
Clarence J
Griffin
John R. Strachan
Lars
Newark champions hire Harry Smith again
Harry Smith has signed to manage the Newark champions again. Charlie Carr is mentioned as a possible head for the Federal league amid multiple club rumors.
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Harry Smith
Newark
Charlie Carr
Federal League
American Olympic chief seeks Berlin delay for 1916 Games
James E. Sullivan, the American Olympic commissioner, asked the German Olympic Committee to postpone Berlin 1916 opening at least one week. He cites college graduations and travel hardship for about 150 athletes, with the team to stay in a Berlin suburb and travel by regular means, not a special steamer.
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James E. Sullivan
United States
Berlin
Sullivan
Europe
Record crowds and gate receipts for major soccer and baseball matches
The article notes soccer crowds in England and Scotland with higher attendances than baseball. It cites England Scotland test at Hampden Park March 23 1912 drawing 127307 spectators and 6997 pounds 15 shillings. It also mentions Aston Villa versus Sunderland at Crystal Palace with 120028 attendees and 9406 pounds 9 shillings. It compares to the Giants Athletics World Series opener at the Polo Grounds drawing 28291 and 75255 dollars.
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England
Scotland
Hampden Park
Glasgow
Aston Villa
Sunderland
Crystal Palace
London
United Kingdom
Ashton Villa
Giants
Athletics
Polo Grounds
New York
Georges Carpenter Retains French Middleweight Title
Georges Carpenter retained the French middleweight title by knocking out challenger Jim Lancaster in the third round at Geneva. The bout was scheduled for 20 rounds.
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Puglilist
Jim Lancaster
Geneva
Georges Carpenter
Freeman’s Political Acumen Praised by Campaign Gift
An admirer calls Freddie shrewd in politics, noting his knowledge and influence. The praise stems from a campaign cigar Freddie gave, which the friend recalls as proof of his strategic savvy.
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Freddie
Scaly Psoriasis Cleared by Cuticura Report
Walter Mahony of Camp McCoy Wisconsin describes a two year battle with psoriasis on arms and legs. After trying various remedies he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, took three months to cure, and credited the products with complete relief. The ad notes Cuticura sold worldwide with samples and a Skin Book.
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U. 8S. Cavalry
Camp McCoy
Sparta
Wis
Walter Mahony
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Eminent Person Critics Noted for Weaknesses Quote
The remark to public figures expresses fascination with flaws in high status individuals as a coping mindset, attributed to Mmez2 de Lambert. It reflects a philosophical or literary stance on superiority and insecurity.
Speaker Passes Torch as Finn Credits Robertson for Handle
Mike Finn says he picked up the name Tris Speaker from Dave Robertson and credits him for guiding the handed nickname and its use in talks.
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Tris Speaker
Mike Finn
Dave Robertson
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Juase
Mezerail
Atchison Globe
Dean
Golds
Jinx
Red Sox
M. M’loughlin
Paciific Coast
Boston Nationals
Macon
Spain
America
Philadelphia
Washington
Charlie O’leary
Cardinals
Miller Huggins
Austria
Germany
Patrick Flynn
Ireland
Travers Island
Georges Carpentier
L. C. Smith & Bros
L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Co
Syracuse, WY
P.O. State
W.S. Nethery
Colombes. C
Indias
Carter
Carters Nuleiver
Florida
Windle
Jacksonville
William Ator
St. Johns River
Astor, Lake Co
J. P. Doss
Aatar
Fla
Philadelph Pa
Watson E.coleman
Washington, D.C
M’clox Factory
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