Provincial farming prosperity amid record livestock values
The report shows a five province period of high agricultural wealth as crops and livestock surged. Oats led with 1,147,882 acres yielding 84,897,117 bushels, spring wheat reached 15,102,083 bushels valued around 20.39 million, and livestock slaughtered plus dairy output pushed total agriculture to about 73.5 million. Livestock total valued at 110,044,640, with horses 609,125 and cattle over 783,000 across varieties.
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Southe
Pee
Nora
Ebc
Buehal
Rescuer Narrates Atlantic City Feats
A quirky local tale describes a rescuer who helps the needy at Atlantic City. He allegedly funds fares home by backing occupants with money while the town debates his swimming prowess and strange phrases.
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Atlantic City
Insufficient Supply Echoes in Rural Exchange
A clipped dialogue shows a buyer pressing for more milk from Silas, who offers a single pint but the buyer insists on at least a quart. The banter hints at scarcity and urgent need, reflecting rural trade struggles and frugal exchange dynamics.
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Silas
Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound Named by Woman Suffering Backache
A Michigan woman recounts severe weakness, backache, and feet pain that kept her from work. After using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for three months she recovered enough to work again, highlighting the remedy for female ailments.
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Adrian
Mick
Lydia R. Pinkham
Mler J
Alonzo B
Baxer
Tecumseh
Mich
Hougekeeper
Wageant
Lydia Kam
Railroads Face Western Opposition in Passenger Rate Fight
Iowa and sixteen western states prepare to present evidence before the Interstate Commerce Commission arguing against a proposed half cent per mile passenger rate increase. Clifford Thorns leads freight concerns while P. W. Dougherty handles passenger matters. Adj. Gen. Dixon to move through Iowa with 600 militiamen en route to San Francisco.
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Moines
Town Railroad Commission
Thorna
P. W. Dougherty
South Dakota Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Towa
Iowa
Adj
FP. S. Dixon
Illinonis National Guard
San Francisco
Logan
Simple facial treatment with resinol ointment ad
An old advertisement advises washing the face with soap and hot water then applying resinol ointment for ten minutes before rinsing with cold water. It claims faster healing and clearer pores and promotes resinol products for itching, skin humors, sores and sunburn. Sold by all druggists.
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Ady
Frog in Infant Stomach Baffles Surgeons
An eighteen month old child of Mrs. Harry Wolf Chicago dies after an operation for an apparent indigestive ailment revealed a frog weighing over a half pound in the stomach. Doctors believe a tadpole entered with hydrant water in Syracuse last summer and a frog developed, yet pneumonia after the operation proved fatal.
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Harry Wolf
Chicago
Caus
Goshen
Indianapolis Star
Syracuse
Kosciusko County
Boy Tricks to Escape Loss in Schoolyard Bout
A four year old named Donald feigns a call for his mother to escape a rough altercation with an older boy. He shouts mamma, call me in, hoping for rescue as the fight nears defeat. The scene reflects a child's clever, if mischievous, bid for aid.
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Felend
Donald
Mamma
National Food Magazine
Smith Proves Skilled Against the Gang in Pinocle Game
The text notes Smith is a highly capable player whose fellow gang members will not allow him to keep score in a Pinocle game. This hints at trust issues and skill in a clandestine context.
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Smith
Meat shop dispute recalls harsh words at Salton Sea
A garbled report from Salton Sea California notes a confrontation between a husband and butcher over meat quality. The exchange includes threats and a claim of seeing worse meat, reflecting local tempers at the scene.
On Her Part a Witty Gossip in Common Fate
A fragment from Common Fate notes light banter about marriages and wealth. The chatter centers on Alice marrying for money and a humorous take on social matchups.
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Alice
Fr. Giders
Supplies On Hand At Base Depots Back Of Front
London Tit-Bits describes the vast army service network behind the firing lines. Daily about 2000 tons of goods from England are sent to base depots then distributed by motor lorry and railway to stores near the front. Reserves are kept near the front to guard against railway delays. once a 36 hour rail stoppage occurred yet front line troops still received food and ammunition.
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Whent
Harold Begble
England
France
Gheda
Bage
London
New Maid Takes First Lesson on Dining Table Setup
In a Collier's vignette, White Jane, the new maid, begins her first lesson arranging the dining table. A dumbwaiter noises from the basement causes Jane to react with surprise as the waiter wedged nearby.
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White Jane
Jane Quckly
Jane
Collier’s
Baseball Umpire Reworks Old Saying On Pitchers
In a playful remark the umpire tweaks a baseball adage stating you cannot touch a pitcher without facing revision. The exchange hints at changes in how pitchers are approached during play.
Candy Relieves Fatigue Says Military Authorities
The Westminster Gazette reports soldiers in France and Egypt consuming large amounts of candy and sugar. A British captain notes sweets outpacing beer demand, while Australians in Egypt have eaten all available chocolate. Scientists claim sugar offers real quick fatigue relief and boosts mood, useful for physical and mental exhaustion.
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France
Egypt
Cato
Westminster Gazette
Dynamite on Train Step Prompted Doors Shut
A crowded car forced a conductor to order a passenger off the step. The man on the step claimed sample dynamite in his overcoat pockets and urged the door to close, insisting he had few friends and would not be missed. The conductor then shut the door.
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Manp
Insect Tragedy Sparks Odd Mosquito Exchange
Dialogue recounts a bizarre scene involving a mosquito and human actions with kerosene and a firefly. The speakers joke about fate and behavior, mixing whimsy with a grim image of a tragic incident.
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