Canada Dominates at Chicago Live Stock Show
Canadians and Americans competed in friendly rivalry at the Chicago Stock Yards show. Canada took many first prizes in oats and wheat, led by Alberta oats and Brooks alfalfa seed wins. Saskatchewan horses dazzled, with Wee Donald’s grand championships, and Clydesdales and sheep earning top placements. The government exhibit showcased grains and crops, boosting Western Canadian dairy links.
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Canada
United States
Chicago Stock Yards
Alberta
J. W. Lucas
Cayley
Wee Donald
Saskatchewan
Brooks
Dominion
Windbreaks May Benefit Fields If Sized Properly
An agricultural study finds windbreaks can raise net yields for crops like corn and small grains when the protected strip gains offset shading losses. In Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Minnesota, corn yields rose from 41 to 59 bushels per acre in protected zones, with the overall gain covering the windbreak area.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Minnesota
Forest Service
Illinois
Dakotas
Pair of leggings sought in crowded company
In a humorous exchange from The Leatherneck a caller asks for a lost pair of leggings. Boston Mike replies that with about two hundred men in the company all wearing leggings, the missing item would hardly surprise anyone if found.
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Boston
Grievous Mistake at Jim Rose's Boarding House
A fellow known for humor at Jim Rose's boarding house mends his clothes himself. He cut a leg from his Sunday trousers to patch an old pair. The note in exchange suggests a feverish temper and a misstep in tailoring.
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Jim Rose
Blue Nose nickname origin in Nova Scotia lore
In Sam Slick Haliburton recounts how Nova Scotians are nicknamed Blue Noses. A fellow passenger asks the crowd why the province is called Blue Nose and the reply links it to a potato praised as the best in the world, a nickname allegedly given by Americans.
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Nova Scotia
Haliburton
Sam Slick
Nova
Railroad Improvement Engine Trials
A south coast railway company experiments with a new engine that can move from side to side as well as forward, indicating advanced steering capability and potential for flexible service.
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South Coast Railway Company
London Punch
God Be With Ye and the Bye That Echoes Back
A reflective note on the phrase good by and its origin from God be with ye. The writer suggests people rarely consider its religious meaning when saying goodbye or during everyday acts like calling a butcher or ordering lamb chops. The piece uses humor to remind readers of language roots.
Frost Factors for Potatoes in Store
Investigations show potatoes freeze faster with rapid temperature drops and rough handling. Frost injury stems from ice formation. gradual cooling lowers the actual freezing point to 2.5 to 3 degrees below water freezing. Under some conditions undercooled potatoes could survive if undisturbed before thawing.
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United States Department of Agriculture
War surplus bridges aid peacetime road work in forests
Sectional steel bridges built for use in France during the war have been turned over by the War department to the bureau of public roads within the Agriculture Department. Bridges in two lengths can be combined to form spans from 35 to 91 feet with an 11 foot roadway. Large quantities of motor trucks and other material are also being distributed to states to prevent road deterioration during high prices.
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France
War Department
Bureau of Public Regis
United States Department of Agriculture
National Forests
Bureaau
Department
Plans For Ice Harvesting At University Farm
It is a time to plan for harvesting and storing the coming crop of ice. The farm ice supply can be gathered and stored at light expense. Those who have the time and means to build a house with insulated walls should write the Office of Publications, University Farm, St Paul.
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University
St .Paul
Wars Eat Up the Taxes and War Costs Examined
A 1920 and 1921 analysis shows about 90 percent of net ordinary federal spending went to war related items. Expenditures include army and navy costs, pensions, and interest on debt, with Civil War and World War totals cited. The piece argues for reduction through efficient administration and reorganization.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Treasury
War Department
Federal Control of Transportation Systems and Payments Transportation
Army
Navy
Shipping Board
Treasury Department
Navy Department
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Ar ‘Gress
The Burden Of Taxes In A Postwar Era
The author outlines federal spending after World War I, noting rising costs, debt interest, and the need to curtail expenditures. He cites Mellon figures, per capita tax burdens of about 53 dollars, and breaks down internal taxes totaling 53.77 per person. The piece urges taxpayers to scrutinize government efficiency and governance.
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United States
Mellon
Treasury Department
K. B. Rosa
United States Bureau of Standards
Life expectancy rising for white men and women
A life insurance leader notes white men aged ten can expect about 50 more years of life, up from 46 a generation ago, while women reach roughly 52 years, up about one year and a quarter. Health campaigns and public health work are credited as the long term path to very long lifespans.
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Lfe
Glando Pine Promoted as Essential Home Cough Remedy
Della Sweeney of Chicago praises Glando Pine for nursing use and preventative value. The ad claims fast relief from croup hoarseness bronchitis and sore throat and touts cost savings by preparing syrup at home. Distributed by The Thailand-Aid Co Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Della Sweeney
Chicago
Thailand-Aid Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
Degenerate Inquiry Sparks Science Medal Reference
A boy questions why his mother did not receive a medal for radium discovery while a magazine notes Mme Curie earning another medal. The dialogue hints at gendered recognition in science and the era’s attitudes.
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Mme. Curle
Bayer Tablets of Aspirin Promoted in 1900 Ad
Advertisement touts Bayer as the true source of Aspirin since 1900. It urges asking for Bayer Tablets of Aspirin, with Bayer stamped on each tablet and packaging to guard against imitation.
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BAYER
Stand Up for Rights Goes on Sidewalk Demonstration
A choleric old man urges pedestrians to claim their rights while a meek man suggests any protest should originate from the sidewalk. The exchange frames a cautious, street level stance on public demonstrations.
Swamp Root Advertises Kidney Health For Women
An advertisement targets women with kidney and bladder concerns. It warns symptoms like back pain and nervousness may signal kidney trouble and promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy. Readers are urged to send ten cents for a sample and to mention the paper.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Snuff Jokes Silence the Sermon Snuff
A humorous exchange unfolds as an old lady naps through a sermon and the minister jokes about her habit. She retorts with a witty comeback about putting snuff in his sermon, turning the quip back on him.
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Promotes Dazzling Dresses
An advertisement urges using Red Cross Ball Blue in laundry to make baby dresses dazzle. It claims noticeable results and directs shoppers to grocers for purchase.
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Baby
Gossip Sparks Rumor Among Friends
Dorothy announces a shocking rumor about Gladys, while Kathleen expresses her disdain for gossip and curiosity about the details. The exchange hints at personal tension and social dynamics.
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Dorothy
Gladys
Kathleen
Fresh Bakery Banter Sparks Curious Exchange
A light exchange in a shop scene features a customer asking if cakes are fresh and the clerk replying that they are slightly outclassed. The brief dialogue hints at playful humor and raises curiosity about the bakery’s offerings.
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