Western Canada optimistic on seeding and wheat prospects
In Western Canada farmers report widespread seeding under way by mid April with favorable moisture and long sun exposure. Record spring growth and exports focus on wheat oats and barley with western lands valued modestly and potential for rapid price-driven growth.
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Canada
Manitoba
Rocky Mountains
Western Canada
Calgary
Alta
South Country
Western
Cabri
Saskatchewan
America
Australia
France
Quick Return to Mind Reader Session Mocked
A brief quip from the Boston Transcript notes a quick end to a skit as Bix plans a mind reading showcase and Dix promises a short session. The item reflects a humorous take on a public performance in a newspaper tone.
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Bix
Dix
Boston Transcript
Women need Swamp-Root for kidney and bladder trouble
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder issues often mistaken for other ailments. Back pain, headaches, and nervousness signal kidney trouble. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is recommended. Obtain a bottle at drug stores or request a sample by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer & Co.
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Dr. Ilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Old-fashioned medicines praised for 62 years by Indian Veg ade
A fragment praises long standing remedies and a lone innovator over collective routine. It hints that charity starts outside the home during house cleaning efforts and promotes single minded enterprise over conformity.
Distinguished Service Medals Highlight WWI Officer Pioneers
General Jadwin and Colonel Wilmer cited among the recipients for their roles in France and aviation safety. Jadwin built the Gers and depot at Graf while Wilmer improved pilot and observer safety through optics insights. Mutiny on the North Russian front shocks Washington as pacifist propaganda is blamed by some officials. Veterans organization plans advance in Paris and in U.S. cities, aiming for broad, nonpartisan national scope.
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Washington
Pershing
War Department
France
Hames
Jadwin
Gievre
Gierre
Colonel Wilmer
William H. Wilmer
Wilmer
Russia
United States
National Guard
National Army
St. Louis
Veterans’ Society
America
Paris
Florida
Maine
California
Mercer County man saves seed from giant potato
D. Lees of Mercer County Pennsylvania saved seed from a single two pound plus potato tuber. When the spud was cut up it yielded seed for 15 hills, showcasing a remarkable crop reuse from one tuber.
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Lees
Mercer County
Lift Off Corns With Freezone Magic Solution
An old advertisement touts Freezone to remove corns and calluses with a few cents for a small bottle. It promises instant pain relief and easy removal of hard and soft corns. The piece also includes a stray anecdote about Billy Sunday and a Philadelphia crowd asking if they may smoke.
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Cincinnati
Billy Sunday
Philadelphia
Green's August Flower Remedy Spotlight
Green's August Flower has been a household remedy for constipation and liver disorders for decades. It is marketed as a gentle laxative that relieves indigestion nervous dyspepsia and related symptoms. A few doses are claimed to relieve symptoms, and it is advertised as sold in all civilized countries.
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Adv
New Heart Metaphor Turns Into Heavenly Stomach
A preacher speaks of a new heart while Little Bess explains the idea as a heavenly stomach, answering with bright certainty that she understands. Her quip shows childlike reinterpretation of religious language in a light moment.
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Bess
A Lady of Distinction Wins Compliment for Skin
A Lady of Distinction is praised for a delicate perfumed influence from her chosen scent. The ad recommends a Cuticura Soap bath with hot water to cleanse pores followed by Cuticura Talcum Powder for clear sweet healthy skin.
When Money Is a Curse Reflections on Value and Speech
Quotation on money as curse under social conditions. Note on health ads for Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets claimed to cure headaches, constipation, dizziness and indigestion. Ends with a marginal ad line urging careful speech.
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George Bernard Shaw
Dr. Pierce
Indigestion Relief Promises Quick Stomach Recovery
An ad promotes EATONIC as a remedy for acid stomach indigestion and related ailments. It claims hyperacidity causes numerous pains and offers quick relief, energy return, and improved health. The pitch guarantees instant relief or money back, urging readers to buy a large box from their druggist.
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Eatonic
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Charity
Edward B. Clark
Gabe
United States Army
War Veterans Organizing
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Bennet C. Clark
American Legion
New York
Bayer
Bayel
Nell
Flellam
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. R. Crumpina
No. 1
Hellam
Lowell, Mich
Lydia EE. Pinkham
Elise Hem
R.no. 6
Box 83
Lydia E. Pinkhams
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