American Farmers Eye Canadian West Rich Wheat Yields
Reports claim rising migration of American farmers to the Canadian West as high yields and strong prices attract settlers. Examples include G. H. Beatty 679 bushels from 12 acres and Newell J. Noble 122 bushels per acre on 804.09 acres, among others.
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G. H. Beatty
Wanton
Alberta
Sidney BH. Phillipe
Beddeford
Thos
Long
Lethbridge
W. Quinn
Milk River
Thos. Boulton
Newell J. Noble
Nancy Dee
Nethreford
Canadian West
Steader
Faith Based Insurance Tale From Two Husbands
Mrs Barton asks about faith based insurance and Mrs Grill responds she earned $10,000 from two husbands, both not good. The exchange notes reliance on faith and financial outcomes from marriages.
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Barton
Grill
Danderine promises dandruff relief and hair growth
An advertisement claims Danderine cleans scalp within ten minutes and stops dandruff while stimulating new hair growth. It touts easier styling, a soft glossy look, and urges purchase of a 25 cent bottle from any store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Little
Danderine
Adv
President mobilizes navy and guard amid war crisis
President Wilson orders immediate naval expansion to seven thousand enlisted men and creates two new army departments for faster mobilization. Eleven infantry regiments and guard units are recalled to federal service as national police. Nebraska’s Fourth Regiment called out for police duty to protect federal instrumentalities. London signals possible German declaration of war within days and notes rioting in Berlin amid food shortages.
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Union News Service
Washington
Wilson
Atlantic Coast
National Guard
Federal
Lincoln
Neb
Keith Neville
Nebraska
Central Department
Chicago
Assembly Point
United States
London
Germany
America
Amsterdam
Berlin
Hindenburg
Reuters
Oldensaal
Holland
Hiaiokune
London Reacts Calmly to Wilson Call for U.S. Congress
London received news of President Wilson's demand for an extraordinary session of Congress without excitement. The response reflected long standing expectations that the move was tied to the war act and public sentiment.
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London
Wilson
United States of Russia Might Rise in Petrograd
The article suggests Russia could adopt the name The United States of Russia with a republican government. It notes Petrograd sentiment as an index and emphasizes the peasant focus on land reform and estate breakup before other issues.
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United States of Russia
Petrograd
Russia
Russians greet Tolstoy’s widow as Poliana crowd kneels
A Petrograd dispatch reports peasants soldiers and workers sang and cheered at Yasnaya Polyana greeting Count Tolstoy’s widow. The countess brought out Tolstoy’s portrait as the crowd bowed and chanted in tribute.
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Union News Service
London
Reuter
Petrograd
Count Tolstoy
Yasnaya Poliana
Washington
Russia
University Ready to Supply Men If War Comes
Lincoln Nebraska university officials say the campus would mobilize to aid the nation in war by supplying army and navy personnel and technical experts. Professors anticipate few early enlistments but expect trained graduates to join as needed, with submarine chasers for naval service and continued support for President Wilson. The university hopes to avoid war but stands prepared for a unified national effort.
Farmers to Save Millions With Nebraska Farm Loan Bank
Washington reports the farm loan bank will cut Nebraska loan rates from around 7 percent to 5 percent. Estimated annual savings for Nebraska farmers reach 3.3 million dollars, with total loans totaling 165,615,000. The move allows borrowing to refund debts, buy land, invest in livestock, erect buildings, and improve land value and productivity.
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Washington
Farm Loan Bank
Nebraska
Federal Farm Loan Board
United States
Federal Bureau
Early U.S. support urged for new Russian government
Washington observers forecast early U S recognition of the revolutionary regime in Russia. They argue that with order established the United States should back plans for a permanent constitutional government, providing moral support.
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Washington
United States
Russia
New Albany Tornado Relief Appeal Passed to Red Cross
John O'Connor Red Cross relief director announced a $260000 cash appeal for New Albany tornado victims with about $20000 in sight. City residents plan relief and rebuilding as the known death toll stands at thirty four, with estimates possibly reaching forty after searches of wrecked buildings.
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New Albany
Ind
John O’connor
Red Cross
Cascarets Ad Promises Fast Relief for Digestive ills
A vintage advertisement offers Cascarets for relief from headache, biliousness, indigestion, and sour stomach. It claims the product cleanses the stomach, promotes liver and bowel action, and works while you sleep. It targets adults and children, urging a 10-cent box for a clear head and healthy bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adv
The Principles of Big Business
Two surgeons discuss price gouging in a Life magazine cartoon caption. One notes $1,000 for an appendectomy is fair. the other says wait, Bulger may yield $5,000 in six months as the business grows.
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Bulger
Dr Pierce Pellets Ad Claim Health Benefits
To keep Barca clean and healthy take Dr Pierce s Pellets. They regulate liver bowels and stomach.
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Dr. Pierce
Mule's Death Army Record Evolves From Ears to Obituary
National Guard in New York received two long ears once belonging to Genevieve the army mule who died at Camp Whitman. A rule requires physical evidence of losses before recording on the books, so the ears were produced as proof and Genevieve's death was entered in the records.
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National Guard
New York
Genevieve
Camp Whitman
Joseph W. Farrell
Quartermaster’s Department
A Lucky Bullet Mascot Guards Hussar's War Wounds
Hussar recalls a bullet that lodged in his right thigh at the Battle of the Marne. He drilled a hole through the bullet, suspended it from a string around his neck, and credits it as his mascot through many battles including the Somme.
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Hussar
The
Marne
Somme
Kilmer’s Kidney Disease Remedy Ad Vividly Promoted
An advertisement claims a long tested kidney disease prescription from Dr Kilmer offers rapid relief. It promotes bottles at 50 cents and a dollar and urges sending ten cents for a sample from Kilmer Co at Binghamton New York, mentioning the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Trying Her Hand at Florida Winter Plans
Two months at the seashore last summer passed without a proposal. Patrice responds that the outcome was disappointing, but she plans to try her hand in Florida this winter.
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Patrice
Florida
Boschee's German Syrup Promoted as Global Cough Remedy
A vintage advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a fifty one year staple for coughs bronchitis and throat settled colds. It promises restful nights clear morning ex pectoration and a natural recovery aided by air and sunshine. Trial size 25c and family size sold widely in the United States Canada Australia and other countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
United States
Canada
Australia
Englishman in China and the edible wedding cake
An Englishman appointed to a post in China marries. A Chinese creditor attends the wedding, receives a cake, and jokingly proposes poisoning to force payment. The exchange reveals cross cultural humor and a sharp creditor's wit.
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China
Ingleesh
Futile Strategy of Bridget and Her Mistress
A mistress, pleased with Bridget’s service, plans to urge washing the face in hot soapy water to gain beauty. Bridget replies with sly humor, noting the mistress has never tried it herself and implying the idea is impractical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget
He Would. A European King’s Bed Worth 25000 Dollars
Dialogue hints at a king of Europe owning a bed costing 25000 dollars inspiring wishes of retirement by the speaker Gill Gee expresses envy and extravagance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Europe
Gill
Had a Fine Speeding Auto Trip Prompting Fines
A brief exchange notes a rapid car journey met with fines as the consequence. The pair reflect on the experience and its legal repercussions in a terse, sharp line.
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