Promising Wheat Prospects Across Western Canada
A Saskatchewan report notes satisfactory crop growth with rain and warm weather boosting grain. From Denholm to Prince Albert, conditions are favorable though localized cutworms and frosts caused minor damage. Alberta reports excellent prospects with 30-35 percent more area sown and moisture abundant. early seeding completed with 25 percent higher wheat area overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denholm
Davidson
North Battleford
Prince Albert
Kindersley
Calgary
Department of Agriculture
Global Fourth of July Celebrations Across Lands
The Fourth of July is celebrated abroad with enthusiasm from Shanghai to Peking and in many countries across the Americas. Foreign observers mark the day with speeches, parades, and fireworks while Americans note the cultural influence and shared ideals of liberty beyond U.S. borders. The piece also references historical independence days and quotes Edwin Markham on freedom as an endless quest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic J. Haskin
Chicago Daily News
France
Norway
Brazil
Mexico
Uruguay
Chile
Colombia
Haiti
Cuba
Simon Bolivar
Venezuela
New Granada
Peru
Bolivia
Spain
Bolivar
Central
South America
China
Pekin
Shanghai
England
Britannia
Republic
America
Peking
Yuan Shih Kai
H. T. Williams
United States
Philippine Islands
Thermopylae
Edwin Markham
The
Independent
Open House and Festivities Mark July Fourth Abroad
The piece describes American July Fourth celebrations overseas with festivities in Manila and other cities. It notes American and Filipino participation in parades and drills, free refreshments for children, Luneta band performances, and receptions at American official residences in London Paris and Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Toilo
Cebu
Albay
Zamboanga
Luneta
Constabulary
Boston
Roosevelt
Taft
London
Paris
Berlin
Canada
British Columbia
Barred From Hall of Fame Sparks Debate on American Art
Louis Baury in the Bookman argues that while literature and stage figures gain fame without stigma, painters face gatekeeping when pursuing playful, irreverent art. He contends a brilliant, missionless American spirit deserves broader acceptance beyond flashy, ephemeral styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Joseph Jefferson
Louis Baury
Bookman
From a Sinner's Dairy Judge Muse on Love and Life
A quoted wry piece by Lynette Fremire in Judge contrasts sinners and saints, noting a health obsessed man spares no expense on his liver while scorning hopeful hearts. A woman sought gratification before danger, and the piece muses on love and the dangers of onions for doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynette Fremire
Judge
Clear Your Skin with Fragrant Emollients Ad
An advertisement for Cuticura offers free samples by mail via a 32 page Skin Book. The promo claims to clear pimples blotches redness roughness on skin and scalp dandruff itching and chapping on hands. Send an address postcard to Cuticura Dept Y Boston. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept. Y
Boston
Mrs Giddy Hosts Sewing Circle Luncheon and Matinee
Mrs Giddy invites all members of the sewing circle to a luncheon and matinee, while gossip swirls about her. She aims to “square the circle” to calm tensions and restore harmony.
Castoria Safe Remedy Promoted for Infants and Children
Advertisement urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the signature and notes it has been in use for over 30 years. It claims children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and features a toyed joke about a policeman and a porch climber. The copy also touts Red Cross Ball Blue and a quip about bachelors and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Ady
Fletcher
Women Believe Pinkham's Compound Helped Elderly Misses
Eldon Missouri woman describes long battle with displacement and weakness followed by recovery after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Ad claims the remedy aids displacements inflammation ulcers irregularities backache and nervous prostration and urges others to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon
Lydia E. Pinkham
Money's Worth in Summer Board and Dances
A farmer acknowledges higher charges for summer board while noting many new phonograph tunes and his son Josh learning the latest dances. The saying about a bent twig implying a child’s quick disappearance frames the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Corntessel
Josh
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Western
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Alberta
Manitoba
Jack Slow
Miss Sweet
Wisien
Arine
Romes
Anil
Surine Mye
Chicago
Diez
Frank Fournier
Young America
Red Cross
Carter
Daisy Fly Killer
Express
Harold Somers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
Grate Ty Rania Saran
Uae
Nuretele
ISER
Frederiebake
City Hospital
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Fit Libby, M‘neill
Libby Clingo
Libby
Gael Aru
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