Canadian land venture yields 10 600 bushels on 240 acres
Des Moines firm 8s Joseph & Sons report on buying 240 acres near Champion Alberta. They harvested 10 600 bushels of wheat in 1916 at 44.2 bu acre, value about 19 610 dollars, average 81.70 per acre. A Milo Iowa buyer reported 4 487 bushels with detailed costs leaving 2 472.67 profit.
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Joseph, & Sons
Des.Moines
Yowa
Des Moines
Champion
Alberta
Hewitt
Canada
Northern
C. A. Wright
Milo, Towa
Wright
Yale Educator Advocates Discipline and Knowledge for Preparedness
President Hadley argues that emotion cannot replace brains and that Yale must uphold strict discipline, scholarship, and proportionate values. He says students should build these traits as a basis for readiness to serve in peace or war, making preparedness a safeguard rather than a risk.
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Yale
Hadley
Yale University
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules advertised as liver and kidney aid
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules from Haarlem Holland as a remedy for meat related liver and kidney issues including gout Brights disease and uric acid poisoning. It claims benefits, pricing, and money back guarantees with a call to seek genuine imported Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules.
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Haarlem
Gold
Ady
The Eternal Triangle in Schoolyard Rivalry
A humorous schoolyard vignette centers on Mary who resents sharing her apple with Bobby and complains that the other girl, the “little Smith girl,” takes his attention. The exchange highlights petty rivalries among children.
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Smith
Mary
Bobby
Cuticura Promises Dandruff Cure And Soothes Itching
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment for dandruff and scalp irritation. It instructs applying the ointment with a hot Cuticura Soap shampoo and using the soap daily for the toilet. A free sampler and book are offered by mail from Boston Department L.
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Dept. L
Boston
Confidence in Dr Pierce's Pellets for Liver and Stomach
Ad claims Dr Pierce's Liver Pills and Pellets are best for liver and stomach health. It touts a single pill as laxative and three suits as cathartic.
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Pierce
Tayalids
Buffalo
Care in color of annuals for summer beds and cut flowers
For summer flowering annuals, mass planting single species yields best effects. Avoid mixed packets. select one or two colors per plant group, use salvia for massing, and plant early lilies to ensure early blooms. Gardeners should favor single varieties for reliable, long lasting color through the season.
Flower Hints For Beginners In Garden Care
Guidance on soil, spacing, and care for flowers. Grow in fertile soil, avoid seed set, pinch fading blooms, and use borders. Plant pansies, sweet peas with support, keep turf healthy, mow often, and space plants to ensure robust growth. Avoid shading windows with trees and position shade trees away from the house.
Wanamaker Revealed as Flower Cultivator in Exhibit
John Wanamaker, famed for fortune and philanthropy, is shown as an avid flower gardener. An exhibit highlights foliage plants grown under his personal supervision, demonstrating his skill and method in horticulture.
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John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Lesson on Cana Miracle Faith Growth in Galilee
February lesson analyzes Jesus second Cana miracle as faith test and triumph. It traces the father's journey from Capernaum, the surrender to Jesus word, and the household’s belief, with lessons on faith growth and the role of Christ's presence.
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Jesus
Cana
John the Baptist
Galilee
Judea
Josephus
Samaria
Nazareth
Jerusalem
Capernaum
God
Caparnaum
Jesus Christ
Christ
Restoring Kidney Health with Anuric and Water
The article notes the kidneys' role in filtering poisons from the blood and lists distress signals such as backache and headaches. It advises drinking plenty of pure water and taking Anuric, sold by most druggists, before meals as a potent dissolver of uric acid.
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Ecome
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Shrew and Frank Dialogue From Stanford Chaparral
A brief exchange shows a shrew remarking on money and a bachelor status as a witty aside from the Stanford Chaparral.
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Frank
Stanford Chaparral
Freezone promises quick corn relief with direct application
Cincinnati authority promotes freezone for corns and calluses saying a few drops on tender spots stop soreness at once and loosen the corn or callus so it lifts out root and all. A small bottle is inexpensive and should not irritate surrounding skin. ask your druggist to stock it.
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Cincinnati
Ady
What is meant by Gods acre in reading lesson
A teacher asks about the phrase Gods acre and a student Herbert answers that it means one hundred sixty square rods, based on arithmetic class.
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God’s Acre
Herbert
Delicious Dinner With Skinner Macaroni Bake
Break a quarter package of Skinners Macaroni into boiling water and boil ten to twelve minutes. Drain and blanch. Mix equal parts cold chicken boiled macaroni and tomato sauce, layer in a shallow dish, cover with buttered crumbs, and bake until brown. Skinners Macaroni sold at groceries.
Meditation at the Church Courted by Unwanted Guests
A city verger recalls two people exploiting church space for meditation and prayer, noting the unexpected use of sacred grounds. The remark highlights casual trespass and the delicate balance of open church access.
Red Cross Ball Blue Laundry Ad Claims True Blue Whites
Preparedness tip for washday suggests buying Red Cross Ball Blue from grocers. It asserts the product imparts a clear white and makes laundry look snowy and bright with the blue that’s true blue.
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Red Cross
Witty Exchange on Botanist Versus Florist
A brief dialogue contrasts a botanist and a florist. The botanist is described as knowing the price people will pay, while the florist is implied to differ in expertise. The exchange appears in a Boston Transcript context.
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Boston Transcript
Dandeline promises hair revival from dandruff cure
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as the solution to dandruff and hair loss. It claims the product restores luster and fullness within weeks, promising new hair growth and a glossy, soft look. It also mentions an English scientist noting Eskimos have more weight than other races.
Finding Fault
A humorous exchange from a Boston transcript pits a hostess against a caller. The line suggests the new cook is a “stayer” yet not a cook, prompting amusement over mismatched skills and expectations.
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Boston
Transcript
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Moody Bible Institute
Western Newspaper Union
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Tsohn
Fletcher
Boschee
U.S
Absorbine
J JR
W. F. Young
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Temple St
Springfield
Mass
Mother Gray
Mother Gray CO
LE Roy
Carter
Vick Park
Rochester
J.H
Hale Peach
Tal
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