Who’s Got the Money in Western Canada Farms
The Magnet article argues Western Canada farmers earned vast wealth from staple crops in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. It cites wheat oats barley flax and dairy outputs totaling hundreds of millions in cash, plus honey and other crops, asserting the farmer’s hard work created real wealth and the public misperceptions about money.
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Calgary
Alberta
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Western Canada
California
Washington
Lyons registry records birth of Verdunette girl
In Lyons France a working man with a Croix de Guerre on his chest announced the birth of a daughter named Verdunette. A clerk called the name odd, but the father said it would remind her of the place where he was knocked out in battle.
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Lyons
France
Verdunette
Quick relief for itchy skin with Cuticura products
Bathe with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Dry and apply Cuticura Ointment to the affected part. They stop itching instantly and speed healing often when other remedies fail. Free sample by mail with Book. Address postcard Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Dept. L
Boston
Short Girl Preference Sparks Market Squeeze Joke
A light exchange in the Boston Transcript notes a broker quip about men preferring shorter women and the older pun about shorts being squeezed. The cartoonish line reflects casual social talk rather than news.
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Boston Transcript
The darkest hour is when you haven't a match
A brief aphorism notes the danger of darkness without light or clarity, portraying a moment of need for guidance or aid. The line emphasizes preparedness and presence of a small resource as a remedy for figurative or literal night.
No mail order houses at fair state fair
Claude C. Wal termire reports Agricultural Board officials deny mail order houses will exhibit at the 1916 Ohio State Fair. He notes a circulating handbill tying exhibits to political aims, contrasts past exhibitions, and cites records on space and payments. State Auditor Donahey seeks a suit law, referencing Cox veto.
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Columbus
Agricultural Commission
G. S. Stauffer
A. P. Sandles
Agricultural Department of Ohio
Sears Roebuck
Agricultural Department
Agricultural Board
Rural Credit Commissioner
Larkin Company
Buffalo
New York
West Central
Kalamazoo Stove Co
Michigan
Sears-Roebuck Co
State of
Ohio
Agricultural Department of
Donahey
Victor
Cox
Jr. Cox
Mr. Donahey
Cox Finley forces in Southern Ohio seek to aid Cox for Governor
In Hamilton County tensions rise as Cox supporters allegedly organize to sway voters in the region. The move aims to back Cox while allowing Hamilton County nets to back the Republican National ticket if voters are Republican. Critics say Coxites may be willing to sacrifice President Wilson to gain Cox votes, noting Cox’s view that he would win if not a presidential year.
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Cox-Finley
Ohio
Cox
Hamilton County
Coxites
Cox heckled in Jackson County speech over Workmen's Comp
Jackson County reports show Mr. James M. Cox faced hostility during a speech, with locals accusing him of distorting Workmen's Compensation facts. The Jackson Sun notes Cox gave a fair talk but failed to heat the crowd amid Democratic discontent. Governor Willis opposes sending troops while fully equipped. State Board of Agriculture targets a hundred thousand daily at the fair. Cox seeks to influence remaining ticket lines. Finley explores medicine for Pomereneto ahead of Ohio nominating fights.
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Jackson County
James M. Cox
The
Jackson Sun
Cox
Democrats Question Hoskins Choices In Tax Bills Debate
The Democrats admit Hon. 8 A Hoskins can swallow Cox if needed but hesitate to embrace the Durbin and Finley bills. They challenge a candidate to show how the taxing system fails under the people rather than an autocratic machine. The shoeless National Guard, they say, should shame Bryan's peace at any price stance.
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A. Hoskins
Cox
Durbin
Finley
Kenton
National Guard
Mr. Bryan
Pomerene to Be Ditched in Ohio Senate Drama
A Columbus sourced report claims the Cox Finley faction may dump Senator Pomerene after the August primaries by appointing him to the Cleveland bench vacancy left by John H Clarke. The move would allow Finley Cox aligned Democrats to nominate a hand picked successor, avoiding a direct primary vote.
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Bill Finley
Columbus
Cox-Finley
Pomerene
War Baker
Woodrow
Pomerone
John H. Clarke
Cleveland
Supreme Court
Finley
Ohio
Cox
John J
Judson H
Simon
Camp Willis Rated Best Camp in United States
Holland Webster Lucas County prosecuting attorney and Captain of Company H Sixth Regiment proclaims Camp Willis the best camp in the United States with government recognition.
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Willis
United States
Holland Webster
Lucas County
Hughes to Carry Ohio Says Daugherty in Barnesville Speech
Harry M. Daugherty, candidate for the Republican U S Senate nomination, predicted Hughes will win Ohio by 100000 votes in a Barnesville speech. He urged proper appropriations to improve and maintain the Ohio River as a vital inland waterway and argued for tariff protection to sustain business.
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Hughes
Ohio
Harry M. Daugherty
United States Senate
Barnesville
Daugherty
Ohio River
Europe
Macbeth Parlow Faces Stage Fright Before Dual In Town
Behind the scenes of a barnstorming troupe the actors discuss Macbeth Parlow who is timid about tonight's show. One says he has long stage experience yet this is the first time he was ever killed for two nights in one town.
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Macbeth Parlow
Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Claim
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a mild herbal remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims quick friendly effect and wide healing value with samples by mail and physician prescription style notes. It lists 60c and 1.00 sizes and directs sending ten cents to Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
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Parcel Post
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Homesick Tramp Sighs At Winter Cold
A lone traveler trudges through a gray wintry scene lamenting homesickness after a month away. He pleads to be pinched to endure the cold, tapping on jail doors for relief as winter looms with bleak surroundings.
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Tipperary
Louisville Times
Get Up It’s A Poor Ship That Can’t Carry The Captain
An Irish laborer in New York clings to a loaded lumber wagon as horses toil up a hill. The boss complains that Pat adds to the strain. Pat retorts with a quip about the ship and captain, defiant on the load.
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New York
Pat
Promoter of Patriotism Seeks Fair Pay for Enlisted Men
A promoter argues acts to promote patriotism include restraining compensation for enlisted men to enable their unselfish efforts. He notes the adage that prevention costs less than cure and warns of financial burdens on service members.
Men Boast Of Debt Accrual In Everyday Talk
Some men take pride in their debt, boasting of how much they owe. The remark captures a mindset about financial obligation and social signaling in everyday conversation.
Dumas Relays Anecdote Of Didier Warning Traitor
Alexandre Dumas recounts Henri Didier a deputy under the Second Empire describing the Denis Deutz bribery scene. Didier paid a government agent five hundred thousand francs for secrets about the Duchesse de Berry. Didier showed his son the money and signaled the payment without words, then dismissed the agent at the door.
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Alexandre Dumas
Curieux
Henri Didier
Didier
Ministry of the Interior
Duchesse de Berri
Nantes
Louis Philippe
Count de Chambord
Deutz
Henri
Monsieur Didier
Swans Sing Only Once Then Die Quote
A humorous exchange compares people to swans, noting that swans sing only once before dying, to suggest a wish for rare, final performances from certain acquaintances.
Stars Flicker Prompting Rain or Snow Says Weather Folklore
The exchange discusses a belief that flickering stars presage rain or snow. Jill notes recent star flickering, while Bill attributes it to tall flickering activity.
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Bill
Jill
Man's vanity stung by wife's routine tie gifts
A wry adage notes that whenever a man’s wife buys him a tie his vanity takes a hit. The quip reflects playful gender roles and fashion restraint in domestic humor.
Judge Discharges Boy in Stamp Stealing Case
In an Indiana juvenile court a boy charged with stealing stamps was discharged after the judge ruled no one saw the theft despite a full confession to coworkers and police. The boy later returned the stamps to his employer.
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Indiana
Indianapolis News
Laughing Child Questions Eva’s Heaven Timings
Small Nellie recalls the matinee of Uncle Tom's Cabin and asks how Eva can die at four o clock and return to die again at eight. The mother replies that Eva will play again tonight. The humorous exchange reflects childlike curiosity about stage tragedy and afterlife.
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Nellie
Eva
Be good to everybody and every body will try to make a doormat
A reflective aphorism about kindness and social boundaries. It cautions that kindness can invite overstep and exploitation, urging balance between generosity and self-respect. The message emphasizes guarding personal boundaries while remaining empathetic.
Dinner Without Meat Praised Over Domestic Broil
Satire on choosing peaceful prep over conflict. A quip defends liberty tied to prudent legal advice in political discourse.
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