Western Canada Counting Its Gold
Reports from Alberta Saskatchewan and other western districts show crop yields vary but many farms report high bushel per acre rates. Notable yields include Castor Delisle Pincher Creek Bon Accord and Regina observations with wheat oats and mixed grains reaching 20 to 44 bushels per acre on summer fallow stubble and new break.
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Canada
Castor
Alta
F. Galloway
Alex Robertson
Delisle
W. & H. Clark
Sheldon Ramsey
J. Lane
J. Hamilton
E. Brown
Pincher Creek
W. Walker
Miss Walker
John Roberts
Mr. Fitzpatrick
Mr. Freebairn
Charles Nelson
Bon Accord
Alberta
Logan
Robert Martin
Belbeck
Sask
Geo. A. Campbell
Caron
Colonsay
James Glen
Drinkater
Abe Winters
Fleming
Govan
Benjamin Armstrong
John Grumlin
Charles Latta
J. K. Taylor
W. Small
J. F. Moore
J. MacLean
W. Hopwood
W. Gray
W. Curtin
John Meyers, Jr
Grand Coulee
P. P. Epp
Langham, Sask
J. J. Thiessen
Chris Dear
Wm. Thiessen
P. P. Schultz
Robt. H. Wiggins
Manor
Fred Cobb
Jack Robinson
Wm. Kindel
Milestone
R. J. Moore
Martin Roddy
J. D. Sifton
Moose Jaw
John L. Smith
New Warren
Regina
H. W. Laird
W. H. Duncan
G. M. Bell
Acre
O. E. Rothwell
J. McKinnis
J. §. Mooney
Tessies
Wm. Nesbitt
Latrace
Thos. Miller
Major Bros
Tuxford
B. Dunning
James Bain
Yellow Grass
Wm. Robson
Geo. Steer
M. A. Wilkinson
Jas. A. R. Cameron
T. Murray, Jr
A. E. McEwan
Mayor Taylor
Saskatchewan
Western Canada
Lloydminster
Ottawa
Rogers
Ndianapolis
Indiana
Gardner Building
Toledo
Ohio
Critics and bar talk at the Immortals reception
Admiral Mahan comments that only competent critics give competent criticism during a New York Immortals reception. A bartender defends a famous American journalist praised for producing a fine paper, noting it won a prize last week.
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Admiral Mahan
New York
Notoriety Drives Some Men to Bold Newspaper Pranks
A short note recalls how a few men seek fame in the press by risky or brazen acts, risking ridicule or censure for the attention of a small-town paper. The item underscores the allure and folly of chasing notoriety through media stunts.
Timely Suggestions Interest to the Hostess
A feature proposing a novel guessing contest for readers, with sections on American cities states foreign cities prominent people and look titles. It suggests extending the list and hints at hostess friendly crowd games suitable for high schoolers or adults.
Dainty dishes and school reform blend in kitchen lessons
The piece presents recipes for Deviled Bones Deviled Almonds Fig Cups Peach Canapes Cheese Sandwiches and notes on expanding domestic economy and manual training in rural schools. It argues extensive home economics can be taught with minimal equipment and emphasizes ventilation cleanliness and nutrition in school curricula.
Tradesman's Carnival for Children Charms Local Kids
A mother hosts a Saturday afternoon party titled Tradesman's Carnival aimed at 8 to 12 year olds. Fifteen guests will rotate through crafts with trades such as tailor potter jeweler and carpenter. Children vote on best pieces, prizes awarded, and each keeps their handmade work and a souvenir.
Marking Linen for Homes with Proper Letter Sizes
When marking linen items at home use specially designed letters in the right sizes. Three inch interlaced script for tablecloths, one large old English letter, two inch napkin letters, sheets matching tablecloths, pillowcases matching napkins. Review designs before choosing a marking.
Lent and Charity Zeal Spark Society Activity
The column notes Lent brings simpler social events as matrons rest at southern resorts and sewing circles form to aid charities. A group calls itself the Doll Brigade pledging to dress five dolls for Lent, with dolls later visiting a city hospital ward tagged Incurable. The writer hopes to chronicle lending the helping hand through Eastertide.
Puns and Wordplay Riddles from Aboard
A collection of lighthearted riddles and jokes about everyday items and professions. It playfully links lights, clothes, scent, opportunities, accidents, frogs, photographers, vegetables, and maritime notions to homophones and puns, delivering quick punchlines.
Making a Black Hat With White Ornaments
The piece describes decorating hats with white or black and white trims. It lists satin quills with velvet midribs cockades in black and white stripes kid ornaments in various shapes a white kidskin square costing 75 cents pompons from knitted loops and velvet flowers edged with black beads plus stiff gros grain bows for tailored hats.
Dressing Table Watch Stand and Trinket Holder
A simple craft using a small cardboard box and silk remnants to create a dressing table watch stand. The box lid forms an upright end, secured with paper fasteners, and the box is padded with cotton wool before covering with silk or brocade. A dress hook supports a hanging watch while the front section holds rings, studs, pins, and buttons.
Definition of a Real Man in Historical Context
A quote describes the ideal male character as physically healthy, vigorous, and able to couple high ideals with self-control, portraying a model of manhood. The passage emphasizes virtue, resilience, and aspirational conduct as defining traits.
Angel and Almond Cakes From a Vintage Recipe Page
This article lists detailed methods for Angel Cake Almond Cake and English Fruit Cake. It covers egg white handling, cream of tartar, flour and sugar ratios, folding technique, vanilla, and baking times for each cake type. It also provides a butter cake base for the Fruit Cake with mace cinnamon soda milk currants raisins almonds citron and long baking.
Racial uplift claims in a sincere worker stance
An OCR fragment discusses the possibility of both men and women contributing to racial progress. It emphasizes genuine intent to serve the public good. The text reflects era tone about moral work and societal improvement.
Promise and Pitfalls of Home Making Education
The article reflects on future benefits of teaching boys and girls home making and home keeping, noting many see improvement while others view it as a lost cause. It discusses social and moral implications of domestic training.
Mind and soul riches outweigh material wealth
The passage asserts that while material riches are desirable, true happiness comes from riches of mind and soul, which also enhance the value of life. It emphasizes inner fulfillment over external wealth as the greater good.
Cake Making Techniques for Butter and Sponge Cakes
The article outlines methods for butter and sponge cakes, stressing quality ingredients, precise measuring, and proper mixing. It describes sifting flour with baking powder, creaming butter until it snaps, folding beaten eggs into sponge mixtures, and baking temperatures for each type to ensure light textures.
Too Wise Currants and the Pure Food League
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley warned that the drive for pure foods can backfire. A Washington dinner featured a grocer tale where a shopper asked for currants and the clerk explained the term origin as Corinthe grapes, prompting the woman to mutter she belongs to a pure food league.
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Harvey W. Wiley
Washington
Doans Kidney Pills Cure Milwaukee Woman
Mrs August Wittenberg of Milwaukee says kidney trouble began subtly with frequent urge and burning during urination, causing headaches and dizziness. After using Doan's Kidney Pills faithfully she was entirely cured, and urges readers to remember the Doan's name. Available from dealers at 60 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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August Wittenberg
Hopkins St
Milwaukee
Wis
Doan
Doan’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Denominational Puzzle in a Unitarian Household
A new Unitarian cook, Nellie, reassures her mistress she will prepare oatmeal properly. The mistress warns not to make it watery nor hard and dry and the cook asserts her experience in Unitarian homes will ensure the right texture.
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Nellie
Not Unusual Toe-Playing Pianist Impresses Crowd
In a chatty aside a spectator recalls a pianist who played with his toes last night, joking that an 18 month old child could do the same, a quip reflecting the playful mood of the moment.
Cure for skin eruption with Cuticura remedies praised
A New York City reader describes severe itching and disfiguring red blotches on face and scalp. After trying two doctors and a different soap, he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for two months and was entirely relieved. He shares his story and contact for a free skin disease book.
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G. M. Macfarland
West 115Th St
New York City
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Columbus Ave
Boston
Early rattlesnakes emerge amid warm Wyoming days
The Casper correspondence notes unusually warm weather in central Wyoming has prompted many rattlesnakes to leave dens, leading to numerous killings by ranchers and others. Oldest residents do not recall snakes appearing so early in the year.
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Wyoming
Casper
Denver Republican
If It's Your Eye Use Pettit's Eye Salve
Advertisement notes Pettit's Eye Salve as remedy for eye inflammation itching lids eye aches and sensitivity to light. Claims doctors and druggists of Howard Bros Buffalo New York sell the product for eye problems.
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Pettit
Howard Bros
Bualo
N. Y
Have to Pull Them In
Dialogue line notes a swimming metaphor with Fisher relationships. Ella asserts abundance in the sea while Stella stresses the need for skill to land fish. The exchange contrasts optimism with technique in a brief character moment.
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Ella
Stella
Water Could Have Prevented Chicago Fire
A claim suggests a simple water pail could have prevented a Chicago fire and promotes keeping Hamlins Wizard Oil on hand to ease inflammation and pains.
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Chicago
Reading Politics Eases Henpecked Pain
A witty remark suggests that if a wife can read about politics without wishing she were a man, the husband will avoid the sting of henpecking and enjoy more peace at home.
Wifely Solicitude Misses Arrest Wish For Missing Husband
A St Joseph Gazette note describes a wife asking the police to find her husband who did not return from work by eight o'clock. She asks officers not to arrest him or talk cross to him, expressing worry as it was his first time away. The note was given to Patrolman Hickerson at Sixth and Edmond streets and includes a description of the missing man.
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Hickerson
Sixth
Edmond
Cross
St Joseph
One Happy Condition
A humorous exchange about wireless's promise to replace telegraph and telephone and even transmit photographs. The punch line notes wireless will never handle wire-pulling.
Free Sample Advice For Child Digestive Comfort
A reader advised Dr. Caldwell’s remedy for common childhood intestinal trouble. The piece urges small doses, avoids opiates and enemas, and cites testimonials from Mrs. Mead of Freeport Kansas and Mrs. Whiting of Lena Wisconsin. Free samples are available by mail from Dr. Caldwell.
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N. H. Mead
Freeport
Kans
J. R. Whiting
Lena
Wis
Caldwell
Web
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Roosevelt
Rockefeller
Astor
Bernhardt
Patti
Mother Goose
the Sky Pilot
the Doctor
Ivanhoe
Cascarets Roc
Carter
J. Castle
Washington and Munroe Sts
Lynn
Mass
V. H. Nowell Etropolitan Bldg
St. Louis
J. W. Terrell
Gage
China
Bey Packeve
Gaarden Supply CO
Oakland
California
Weller Chemical Co
King St
Halifax
H.G. Berry
Ton, Kansas
A. J. Bennett
Hermitage Ave
D.C
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