Canada Week in Chicago Displays Western Canada Resources
Hon. Dr. Roche directed ample space at the United States Land Show to showcase western Canada’s farm land and outputs. The exhibit featured wheat, oats, barley, flax, clover, alfalfa and vegetables with thriving bread from Canadian flour, plus butter, cheese and honey. A champion beef steer, Glencarnock Victor, bred near Brandon, Manitoba, won the Live Stock Show fat steer prize amid strong North American competition.
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Canada
Chicago
Central States
Roche
United States
W. J. White
Ottawa
Leager Wheeler
Rosthern
Jr. Holmes
Cardston
Lethbridge Dry Farming Congress
London
England
Iowa
Illinois
Nebraska
Kansas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
McGregor & Sons
America
Brandon
Manitoba
McGregor
Pritieh Columbia
W. B. Scott
Western Canada
New Coun Dry
Fragmentary reminiscence from a drowned boat incident
The text recalls a drowning scene with a girl in a boat who could not swim, including fragments of dialogue and efforts to stay afloat. The passage reflects a survivor’s or bystander’s unreliable recounting of the accident without clear names, dates, or locations.
Her Dancing Nights Detroit Pres
A fragmentary item notes a husband asking about his wife fond of dancing and replies that she enjoys nights at home, with Detroit as the city reference and a presiding context unclear. The readable bits hint at domestic dialogue and social behavior.
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Detroit
Old Year’s Passing Echoes in a New Year’s Cheer
An reflective piece laments the old year’s death and celebrates the coming year. It contrasts sorrow and joy, recalls past misdeeds and reform hopes, and ends with the heralding of a hopeful new year amid bells, cannons, and public celebration.
New Year Began with varied dates and festive rites
The piece traces how ancient and modern peoples started the year on different dates from September to January. It notes Rome popularized January 1, the influence of Julius Caesar, the Gregorian reform, and the shift toward New Year’s festivities, gift giving, and religious observances across cultures and faiths.
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Bacchus
Venus
Hebe
Julius Caesar
Russia
Constantine
Europe
Gregory XIII
Ingland
American
Janus
Caesars
Caligula
Gifta
The Vanished Year Poem Reflection
A reflective poem contemplates the passing of the old year and arrival of the new. It evokes time as a realm of bygone years and a yearly renewal marked by bells. The speaker urges hopeful, joyful thoughts and the building of brighter days ahead.
Tests of Children at Mental Hygiene Exhibit
The New York Journal reports on tests of young children at a Mental Hygiene conference and exhibit in the city college hall. It describes expected knowledge by age from nose touching to naming objects and defining words, noting varied answers and a high mark by seven year old Donald Grant of 507 West 138th Street who passed the tea task.
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Papa
Mamma
Petty
City College
The
New York Journal
Bronx
Donald Grant
West 138Th Street
The Light in Her Eyes Reveals Truth in Ad Jingle
A quirky ad line claims the light in a woman's eyes can tell truth while promoting Mrs. Austins Bag Pancake light cakes for breakfast available at all grocers Adv Liberal features a dialogue snippet about kissing replaced by a light exchange.
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Belief feverishness bad stomach teething disorders move and regulate bowels a pleasant remedy for worms used by mothers for 22 years. They are so pleasant to take children like them. They never fail. At all druggists 2c Sample FREE Address A B Olmsted LeRoy N Y Adv.
Wives Paying Alimony Across States Revealing Patterns
The Chicago Examiner reports many divorced wives pay alimony in several states. Indiana has 500 plus, Ohio 673, Wisconsin 566, while Pennsylvania with high population records only about sixty. The piece highlights surprising regional differences in support obligations after divorce.
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United States
Indiana
Ohio
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Chicago Examiner
Ringworm on Child's Face Prompts Cure With Cuticura
Stratford Iowa mother recalls seven year old son suffering ringworm on face with itching and crusting. After trying many ointments she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for about a month and reports a complete cure. Mrs Barbara Prim signatures Jan 30 1922. Cuticura advertised with free samples and Skin Book offer.
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Stratford
Iowa
Barbara Prim
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Pigeon and raven chatter near stock exchange frieze
Birds disturb the Stock Exchange as workmen strip a frieze. J. P. Morgan and James J. Hill were among onlookers noting the pigeons reacting to the scene. A New York World quip cites ravens bearing Morgan’s dinner.
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Stock Exchange
J. P. Morgan
Sted
James J. Hill
A. Barton Hepburn
Mr.Hepburn
Hill
Morgan
New York World
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