Western Canada Grain Crop of 1914 Described in Detail
The 1914 wheat crop in Western Canada is estimated at 135 million bushels, with drought in Southern Alberta and Southwestern Saskatchewan reducing potential prosperity. The piece highlights abundant natural resources, favorable rainfall in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta, growing cattle and dairy sectors, and expectations of record grain sowing in 1915. It invites American settlers to claim land at $15 to $20 per acre, praising Western Canada as a future grain powerhouse. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is quoted on returning to Canada.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Canada
Manitoba
Western Canada
Europe
Band of Western Canada
Spe
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Conan Doyie
Champion Babies at Nebraska State Fair
A Nebraska State Fair report highlights winning entries in the baby life exhibit. Local show organizers announce champions among young participants and families celebrate the achievements.
Better Babies Contest Draws Huge Nebraska State Fair Turnout
The Better Babies show at the Nebraska state fair drew contestants from nearly every county. Arthur Van Gorden of Gresham, age 23 months and 2624 pounds, is declared a perfect baby by the judges after extensive examination. He received a gold medal and $25. The article notes growing parental emphasis on child health, outdoor play, and hygienic home environments, citing improvements in several babies and the superintendent Mrs. Vance views the event as advancing welfare awareness.
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Union News
Servion
Arthur van Gorden
Gresham
Fred van Gorden
Howard Richard Kidney
Charles Kidney
Lincoln
Sweden Moves Toward Nationwide Alcohol and Tobacco Prohibition
Sweden edges toward a nationwide ban on alcoholic beverages and tobacco as legislative action gains momentum. Government officials propose sweeping restrictions with broad public health aims and potential enforcement timelines.
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Sweden
Greatest Apple Crop in History in Howe Nebraska
Howe Nebraska orchard owners foresee the largest apple crop ever in the county with about 40 000 bushels of perfect apples. Hundreds of pickers and packers will be needed to harvest pack and ship the fruit to cold storage for sale by the owners to a firm.
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Howe, Neb
Howe Orchard
Hastings group pledges $6500 for Sunnyside Home
Hastings club women with business leaders and county supervisors pledge to raise 6500 among Hastings businessmen and county taxpayers to buy a twenty four room brick residence north of the city park on Hastings Avenue for Sunnyside home for old people.
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Hastings, Neb
Hastings Club
Board of County Supervisors
Hastings
Hastings Avenue
Sunnyside
Fate of G A R Property in Nebraska Explored
State news notes the Grand Army of the Republic owns about 65 402 in Nebraska 373000 of which is real estate If the group dissolves questions arise over the future of local posts property Greenwood has deeded a hall and lot to the town for public use and a similar move is being tried at Waverly A plan favored by leaders would form a corporation of one member from each veterans group to hold property for public use forever
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Union News Service
Grand Army of the Republic
Nebraska
National Organization of the G. A. R
Greenwood
Waverly
State Department
G. A. B. Sons of Veterans
Women's Relief Corps
Wall
Alee
A . Be. Sheldon
Lincoln
Sheldon
Seed Corn Week Promotes Self Selected Seed in Nebraska
Governor Morehead designates Seed Corn Week from September 28 to October 3 to urge farmers to select seed early. Observers cite reduced freezing risk and better plant type, with Nebraska Experiment Station data noting 6.2 bushels more per acre from native seed. Cited concerns include tubercular cattle and rural population shifts impacting land ownership.
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Morehead
State Agricultural College
Jess
Nebraska Experiment ‘Station
Hadn't Killed Him and Odd Snatches of News
A fragmentary column jokes about a boastful young man and a street encounter with an elf lady misreading slang. It also notes an artist painting for ten years selling a work for fifty thousand dollars, equating to five thousand a year, plus a note on olives and soapmaking using deodorizing whale oil.
How He Forgave McNab at the Deathbed
A dying McGregor reconciles with rival McNab through a minister's intervention. The clan feud is noted as historic, ending with a whispered plea for forgiveness. The scene unfolds at the bedside as the elder forgives yet curses his son for perpetuating the strife.
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McNab
McGregor
McNabs
Clan” MéNab
Eczema on Child Treated with Cuticura Soap and Ointment
A mother from Oshkosh Wisconsin recounts a severe eczema case on her nephew starting at two months old. Scratching caused bleeding and raw skin on the body face and scalp. After trying various treatments, a year of Cuticura Soap and Ointment led to a complete cure with no recurrence. Sample items and Skin Book offered.
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Oshkosh
Wis
F. Scofield
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Ady
Carowner says car sees little use by wife and daughters
A man remarks his motor car causes no trouble as it is used exclusively by his wife and daughters. A puncture is nothing more than a repair bill to him.
Sewer gas hazards warn of serious health risks
A cautionary note stresses that sewer gas poses grave safety concerns and should not be trivialized. Authorities urge proper ventilation, plumbing checks, and adherence to enclosure standards to prevent exposure.
Egyptian Cigarettes Myth and Local Fines Mentioned
A fragmented item notes Egyptian cigarettes said to use Greek tobacco and remarks on New Jersey fines for saloon trading. It mentions a remedy ad for eye drops, a hook on a marine eye company, and a note about machinery regulating material flow on a bolt conveyor.
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Denice ‘Green
Elmwood - Was
Ralph W. Green
Elmwood
Tor
Mra Vanes
Dorothy Grace Field
Otis Field
R. F.cd
May Beth Ryerson
Edwin Ryerson
South Nineteenth Street
Ericoss
Toledgjen Gubtonn
Allaye Pata
Price
Vito Salus
Bayridgs Laboratories
Sieepla
Vale
Kigins
Hastings ‘Hospital
South Omaha
Eigin
Anna
Vo Thiy
Miwaukee
Syria
Libby
Neill
Pratt Pood Company
Philadelphia
Chleare
Toronto
Winchester
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
New Jersey
Dean
Busey
A. Nebraska
Larimer
Ave
C. Kearney
Saya
Jamie
Doan
Boz Doan
Fqster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N.Y
W.N. U
DR. Pierce
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