Growth of Western Canada Across Railways and Education
Western Canada shows rapid growth with Alberta rail mileage doubling to 4 097 in three years and University attendance rising 1 000 percent in five years from sixty one districts. Testimony from J J Edward of Blackie notes profitable mixed farming, large holdings, strong yields, good health, and no land for sale while inviting inquiries.
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Western
Canada
Alberta
Dominion Railway Commission
University of Alberta
J. J. Edward
Blackie
Alta
Iowa
Cass ‘County
Just the Man Akhmoond of Swat Reference
A fragment mentions an eastern potentate who could lead a fly killing campaign naming the Akhmoond of Swat. It references Red Cross Ball Blue as American made and best and notes marriage rings and prize rings often lead to the stage in a terse, advertising tone.
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Panama
Akhmoond
Swat
Red Cross Ball
Adv
Drink Denison's Coffee. Always pure and delicious.
In advocating for women’s rights, many pursue the issue by the wrong means rather than constructive channels and lawful means to achieve equality and fair treatment.
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Denison
Woman Treated With Lydia E Pinkham Product
A Philadelphia and Providence woman describe relief from displacement inflammation backache and fatigue after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They report improved sleep appetite and energy and urge others to try the remedy. The ad cites multiple testimonials from women across cities.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Philadelphia
Harry Fisher
Dounton St
Nicetown
Raising Ducks for Eggs and Profit
The piece explains the Penciled Runner duck as a premier egg layer, likening it to the Leghorn and noting its utility value for farmers. It cites Australian and New Zealand records, Christchurch tests, and Cambridge trials showing high egg counts for Buff Orpingtons and Runners, including individual performance in long laying periods.
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New Zealand
Australia
Utility Club
Christchurch
Cambridge
Shade for Poultry Care in Summer
The article advises providing shade for poultry whether on the range or in partial confinement. It suggests planting vines or erecting a lumber shed to cast shade and ensure air circulation. It also stresses abundant clean water during hot days and urges early preparation to prevent suffering.
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Poultry Yard
Keep Up Grade of Poultry Breeding for Egg Production
James G. Halpin of the University of Wisconsin poultry department advocates staying with a reliable breeder for generations to improve egg production. He notes more breeders now offer suitable breeding stock and expects further increases as line breeding and careful stock selection advance the industry.
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James G. Halpin
Poultry Department
University of Wisconsin
Care in Running Incubator for Hatchery Hygiene
Guidance on sanitary operation of incubators and brooders. Clean, dry, and sun the machine before use. Do not use disinfectants to avoid eye irritation. After each hatch, clean and air trays, brush the interior, and keep heat ready for next hatch. Disinfect brooders. scald thoroughly as prior chicks may have infected them.
Treatment for scaly leg in poultry stock
Look out for scaly leg in your stock as winter dampness ends. The best remedy is dipping the feet in kerosene oil every other day for two weeks to remove the scale, with follow up oiling to keep the surface smooth.
Earmarks Tale At Tea Time Speech Quick Wit
War correspondent Alexander Powell entertains at a New York tea, noting how English volunteers differ by ear marks. He quips that bookkeepers keep rifles behind their ears when told to stand at ease, provoking amused reactions from a young lady.
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Alexander Powell
New York
Midlands
Manchester
London
Mr. Powell
Professor Copeland Tells Students to Arrive On Time
Harvard professor reproved late students in a class of English composition. After a girl arrived twenty minutes late he quipped how she would like her tea and she answered politely without lemon.
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Professor Copeland
Harvard
Why She Went to Church
A devout old lady, now very deaf, chose a nearer church to attend. She told the minister she was welcomed and urged to come whenever possible. “All churches lead to heaven, and since I cannot hear the sermons I’ll attend yours,” she said.
Ny big brother is a printer in a downtown office
A boy who works in a downtown office boasts that his brother can print notices. His friend replies that it is handy to plant a death notice in the paper to keep the boss from questioning his attendance at a ball game. The exchange highlights clever office banter.
Man’s Waistcoat Stains Reveal Dinner Menu Hint
A husband returns from a club with a white waistcoat badly spotted. His wife scolds his carelessness, but he explains the marks show what was eaten since no menu cards were available. The anecdote humorously notes the couple used the stains to infer their meal.
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Hubby
War era chatter on engagements and foreign troops
In a brief aside, the speaker notes less talk of American women engagements and more on foreign forces. The Gotham line adds that foreigners stay busy with engagements among themselves, reflecting wartime foreign context and social commentary.
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Gotham
Speed King and Mechanician Quip in Car Talk
In a witty exchange, the speed king asks where his mechanician would be without him. The reply jokes that the mechanic would be under the car, highlighting the joint dependence of driver and crew in a lighthearted way.
A Man’s Deserts Over Rights in Expenditure Philosophy
A reflects that a person can reconcile any expense if the money isn’t his. The average man’s focus should be deserts, not rights, suggesting merit guides disposition toward spending.
Subjection through Shoes in Weddings Across Cultures
The practice of throwing shoes or slippers at weddings is traced to signaling the bride's subservience to the husband. Historic customs show the groom displaying shoes to symbolize dominance, with variations in Jewish, Nestorian, Russian, and Luther traditions.
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Russia
Martin Luther
Passing of poetry in a朂 year gloom over poetry and art
A St Louis clergyman notes that images of poets and painters no longer charm society. He claims people seek realities and predicts poetry’s decline. The era’s mood is linked to Sassafras tea once thought a remedy for the condition driving that outlook.
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St. Louis
The Height of Atrocity Gas Bills Quip
A wartime quip contrasts German gas use with gas bills sent to victims. The speakers Hark away and Dingleberry remark on the atrocity and the absurdity of postwar charges.
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Harkaway
Dingleberry
An Unmaker of History Directory Canvasser
Directory canvasser asks a wife about her husband. She says he unmakes history by writing historical novels, prompting a pun about his work.
Blank's Shoes Sale Cuts Prices by Size
A brief item notes a marked-down sale at Blank's Shoes focusing on smaller and larger sizes. The piece suggests the store prides itself on preserving city prices while discounting selected stock by size.
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Blank’s
Weather and Grandstand Woes At The Ball Park
Troubles and thunderclouds seem black in distance but lighten near. conversation in the grandstand at the ball park grows increasingly asinine as the crowd gathers.
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Ball Park
Average Husband to Blame
A gray haired woman doctor argues that about half of married men are merciless toward their wives. She explains men inherit tradition and ignorance, believing women exist for men's pleasure and endure anything. She cites fears of “nerves” as unnecessary and notes wives’ real ailments.
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J. K. Wooley
Kansas City Star
Varying Estimates and the Plain People Debate
Senator Sor ghurp asserts reliance on plain people while acknowledging possible disagreement. He questions following the crowd if popular opinion diverges from his stance, then declares he will not be swayed by thoughtless crowds.
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Sorghurp
Milk of human kindness distributed in small cans
A brief note comments that the milk of human kindness is typically dispensed in small cans.
Whisky Drives Men to Work to Afford the Price
A terse note reflects how liquor leads many men to toil, driven by the need to pay for their habit. The remark captures a grim view of drinking's impact on labor and finances.
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R. J
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Providence, R.L
Sassafras
Carter
Defiance Starch
Tor
Defiance Starch CO
Omaha
Nebraska
Daisy Fly Killer
Deaiera
Kalb Ave
Brookiye
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