Western Canada seeding finished and land grants highlighted
The spring seeding in Western Canada was largely complete by May 1, with spring wheat oats and barley sown around April 7. Farmers plan to break land for summer fallow while cattle farming and fodder corn cultivation expand. Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta see growing alfalfa and corn areas with promising yields. Government land grants of 160 acres attract settlers amid railway and corporate land options.
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Illinois
Iowa
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
West
Western Canada
Dominion of Canada
Use of New Woods in Elm for Cabinet Work
Hardwood Record notes elm offers abundant potential for fine cabinet making and interior trim. Elm’s soft brown gray tones enhance finish, with gray elm taking on a beautiful sheen when polished and red elm looking exceptionally fine with proper finishing.
Toledo Man Expected to Die
D L Bower, treasurer and manager of the New Overland Real Estate Exchange at Toledo, suffered stomach and digestive tract disorder. After taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, he recovered enough to eat and sleep without distress. Partner J W Wood touts the remedy as a great medicine and notes prior medical costs. The ad promises permanent relief for stomach liver and intestinal ailments with a money back guarantee.
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D. L. Bower
New Overland Real Estate Exchange
Toledo
Mayr
Hfe
J. W. Wood
Passing It Along and Two Offbeat Jokes
A brief dialog centers on a ruse about an office boy’s absence due to a grandfather’s death. The exchange weighs credibility and memory. In a separate quip, a joke reinterprets a smoking airship as an ascent to Pittsburgh.
Drumcree Sinking Tests Berlin Resolve on Submarine Attacks
Washington reports pace of German note delayed to ten days with possible advance by Devlin. Sinking of the Drumcree off Cardiff and hostile German press comments deepen belief Germany will persist in submarine warfare despite neutral rights. Germany likely to claim British law violations and demand US ship manifests probes.
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Washington
Gerard
State Department
Devlin
Drumcree
Cardiff
United States
Germany
New York
French Capture Notre Dame de Lorette in Major Allied Advance
Paris reports the French have captured the Notre Dame de Lorette plateau from German control after six months of bombardment. The White Way defenses failed as French forces gained the heights. 150 prisoners and 500 Germans killed were noted in action north of Ypres.
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London
Notre Dame de Lorette
Paris
Table Rock
Ypres
Yser
Berlin
la Basgee
la Quinque Rue
War Office
Granddaughter for Wilson
Washington reports a daughter born to Secretary and Mrs. William McAdoo Miss Eleanor Wilson. Ellen Wilson McAdoo weighs eight to nine pounds and is named for Mrs McAdoo’s mother. The birth occurred at the McAdoo home on Massachusetts Avenue with President Wilson notified first.
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Washington
William McAdoo
Eleanor Wilson
Ellen Wilson McAdoo
Montreal Execution Ends in Botched Hanging
Antonio Dilena was hanged at Bordeaux jail for murder. After the drop, he freed his hands and tried to loosen the rope but guards stopped him.
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Montreal
Que
Antonio Dilena
Bordeaux
Lord Kitchener Attacked by London Newspapers
London editors stage a crisis era barrage criticizing Earl Kitchener secretary of war. Daily Mail questions his field leadership and shell choices while The Times cites delayed reinforcements and faulty orders. Morning Post and Daily News defend him amid mounting pressure.
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London
England
Great Britain
Field Marshal
Earl Kitchener
The
Daily Mail
Kitchener
Field
Sir John French
Lord Kitchener
the Times
Morning Post
Daily News
Fugitive Cashier Surrenders After 24 Days On Run
Edward J King, cashier of the Dugger State bank, surrendered to prosecutor Fred F Bays half way between Vincennes and Sullivan. He posted a $500 bond and headed to Vincennes to visit his ailing wife. King said he escaped due to passport issues and noted the embezzled amount was $34,000 in a bank suit.
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Lusitania
King
Kansas Wheat Depreciation Hit 20 Million Bushels
Topeka reports the Kansas board of agriculture crop report shows the wheat harvest prospects damaged by drought in May. Losses amount to about 20 million bushels across the state, affecting farmers and export potential.
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State Board of Agriculture
Topeka
Kansas Board of Agriculture
Kansas
State Senate Passes Check Fraud Bill and School Association Plans
The Ohio Senate approved Beitler's bill making checks on nondeposit banks a felony and penalizing forged signatures as in other crimes. Meanwhile the Ohio Sunday-school Association seeks a permanent headquarters with a $100,000 endowment, hiring Miss A. R. Cushaine to lead fundraising before the state convention in Zanesville. The piece notes legislative activity and a recess with many bills introduced.
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Union News Service
Columbus
Ohio Sunday-school Association
A. R. Cushaine
New York City
Eighty-First General Assembly
Ohio Senate
House
Senate
Ohio Exposition Booklet Highlights State History and Industry
The Panama Pacific Expo features a 64 page Ohio booklet with history, industry and education data, including images of presidents, the Capitol, Fort Ancient, and the serpent mound. Buckeye tree embossed cover and gold state seal center the design.
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Ohio
San Francisco
Capitol
Fort Ancient
Serpent Mound
State
Ohio Budget Totals Near Forty-Six Million Dollars
The report outlines proposed appropriations by the Eighty-first General Assembly with a total near 46,500,000. It lists allocations for general and partial budget items including schools, roads, labor, disease eradication, and military needs, noting some items await final approval.
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Lumbus
House of Representatives
Eighty-first General Assembly
Cincinnati
Eee Ae Forest Preserves Banking Department
Ohio dog code expands farm liability and penalties
Farmers in Columbus won passage of a Platt dog code that broadens the sheep protection law to cover all animals on a farm. Townships become responsible for damages by dogs. Dogs found outside owners’ pounds may be killed and dogs suspected of worrying may be tried by a justice of the peace. Owners may be fined up to 50 dollars or forced to kill the dog. The measure could raise township costs without substantial license revenue.
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Ohio
Columbus
Utilities Commission Hears Ohio Gas Bond Plan Merger
The Ohio Gas & Electric Co seeks authority to issue bonds and securities totaling 1 075 708 50 to buy plants in Middletown Franklin Leetonia and New Lisbon. City officials oppose the merger arguing valuations are too low. The commission took the case under advisement.
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The
Utilities Commission
Ohio Gas & Electric Co
Middletown
Franklin
Leetonia
New Lisbon
State Fire Marshal Office Earns High Marks for Economy
The efficiency report from the state civil service commission praises the office of state fire marshal led by E. R. Defenbaugh for economy and growing efficiency. It notes paying own travel expenses and salaries from state funds, trimming field deputy expenses, and reducing assistant roles as part of prudent management. Bond issues and relief bills feature in wider state politics with Gov. Willis pressuring Senate actions and a narrow 17 to 16 vote on Representative Jackson's relief measure after a tense moment with a governor’s office connection.
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State Civil Service Commission
Office of State Fire Marshal
E. R. Defenbaugh
Lancaster
Frank B. Willis
Senate
W. C. Jackson
John L. McDermott
Trumbull
Remarkable Health Turnaround in Shamrock Woman
Mrs. Jost Ham of Shamrock Missouri credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier with relieving severe health problems including falling inflammation congestion female weakness backaches and nervous spells She says she can work all day sleep well and no longer suffers hot flashes or dreads The notice ends with contact for confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
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Shamrock, Mo
Lydia E. Pinkham
Being and Doing in Personal Character and Power
The text emphasizes inner character as the basis of happiness and service. It compares personal power to energy in a power plant and piston, stating true strength is defined by character and divine presence. It also briefly notes a phrase about Bad Crag pal lei wedge and coffee’s name origin from Kaffa.
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Pittsburgh
Lorette Hill
Cernay
Wilson
William G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Lord Fisher
British Admiralty
Winston Churchill
Secretary of War
Edward J. King
Dugger
Ind
State Association
Beitler
Willis
Denton
John 8. Jones
Chicago
Newark
Sunday Creek Coal Co
Soft Coal Trust
Buckeye Coal and Railroad Co
Ohio Landing Railroad Co
Sait
Ham
Kaffa
East Africa
Abyssinia
Rebecca Mack
N. Fayne
Doan
Carter
Neto
Dellyyer
Blorbine
N. A
Cincinnati, WO
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