Mennonites in Canada and Crowfoot farming figures
A letter from Syd. Goossen discusses Mennonite life in Western Canada and limited oppression amid war. The piece highlights Crowfoot Farming Co. Alberta with detailed 1912 1918 1914 1915 financials showing expenses per acre, total receipts, returns on capital, and a 58 percent cash dividend in 1915.
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Canada
Europe
Russia
America
South Dakota
Syd
Diedrich Goossen
Western Canada
Crowfoot Farming Co
Crowfoot
Alberta
Jad Salts Promoted for Kidney Relief in Meat Eaters
An old health ad touts Jad Salts as a remedy for backache and sluggish kidneys caused by excess meat. It claims the lithia-based drink cleanses the urinary tract, neutralizes urine acids, and ends bladder weakness. The notice ends with a quip about men who work in the sun.
Leap Year Victim
A terse rural exchange features a father questioning a suitor about intentions after his daughter accepts a marriage proposal. The young man calmly confirms plans to wed next month, claiming the engagement was proposed the previous night.
Tender Skinned Babies Find Comfort in Cuticura Trial
Tender babies with rashes seek relief from Cuticura Soap and Ointment praised for mild soothing cleansing healing properties. Free trial samples offered by mail with a booklet. address postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Also notes on marriage and kiss interest after years.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Adyv
New Strength for Lame Backs and Worn-out Conditions
Dear editor, I suffered from a lame back and worn-out feeling and could not stand erect. After taking Anuric tablets my back improved and I no longer walked doubled over. The ad claims Anuric dissolves uric acid and relieves lumbago rheumatism and gout.
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Crick
From Girlhood to Old Age Women Helped
An old advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a universal remedy for female ailments across life stages. It claims the medicine calms headaches backaches hot flashes and mood disturbances and publishes its ingredients on the wrapper as a safe women's tonic.
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Dr. Pierce
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