Western Canada wheat prospects draw reader interest
An editorial piece touts Western Canada and its settlement potential. It cites settlers from the United States who report high yields, favorable climate, and improving infrastructure across Manitoba and the new provinces, boosting confidence in choosing Canadian land for farming.
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Ona Dold Jumup
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Western Funda
United States
Ein Rg
Magloba
Terra
Saskatchewan
FW U Thompson
Mgllvie Awiae Co
America
Jnst
Thompson
Winnipeg
Cockney Parley at the Races Under Warm Skies
A garbled report recalls a Cockney speaker at a racecourse day, noting a diminutive man and a tall Amkener keeper. The scene touching crowd chatter and midges under a hot sun hints at a lively footnote in a broader racing event.
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Suilking
Higilands
Teollns
Reformers Push Law Against Proprietary Medicines Declares Attack
A dated critique argues against a proposed law requiring full formula disclosure on proprietary medicines. It contends regulation would crush industry advertising and harm public information, citing advertising as essential to consumer knowledge and sales. The piece weaves in miscellaneous anecdotes and satire on public figures.
Grape-Nuts Food Restores Health in Testimonial
A grateful reader from Greipk Mich describes long stomach trouble and inability to eat, finding relief only after using Grape-Nuts and Postum. He cites immense improvement in digestion and overall vigor and credits Grape-Nuts as his primary daily food.
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T Gould
Yigor Agi
Postum Govbate
Grepk
Ted
Best Breed of Poultry Depends on Local Conditions
Saphie Belknap of Allen County Indiana argues there is no single best breed for all poultry keepers. He notes heavier breeds like Wyandottes Langshans and Brahmas suit many, but small breeds such as Brown Leghorn excel in certain markets. Local climates, market needs, and kept conditions determine the optimal bird.
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Indiana
New York
Weil
Saphie Belknap
Allen Co
Ind
Farmers’ Review
Egg production myths from poultry experts
A reader questions published figures for yearly egg output by Leghorn and Plymouth Rock hens. Personal observations suggest averages far below 200 or 150 eggs per bird, with many birds yielding around 120. A New York breeder reports 160 eggs per hen as his best year among White Leghorns.
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Plymouth Rocks
New York
Phoebe Caldwell
Butler Co
Cause of Soft Shelled Eggs in Fowl
A discussion notes soft shelled eggs arise from deranged egg producing organs in hens. Factors vary among opinions from lack of time to seed balance, yet cases occur in both overfed and balanced birds. Abnormal organ function and appetite may stop shell production. more study is urged before fall.
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Boon Eg
Unclear gibberish fragment from historical page
Fragmentary OCR text appears nonsensical with phrases about a country house tree and nails. No coherent event or identities are discernible from the excerpt.
Goulden Endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for Bladder Relief
Congressman Joseph A. Goulden of New York's 18th District and Soldiers' Home at Bath officers recommends Doan's Kidney Pills after personal use. He reports relief from bladder inflammation by the second day and notes the product sells for 30 cents a box through Booster-Milburn Co. in Buffalo.
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Joseph A. Goulden
New York
Bath
N. Y
Doan
J. A. Goulden
Boster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Advancing the Farmers' Interests Through Global Trade
Traveling salesmen from Chicago packers spread into South America and Asia to trade American meat products for cow hides and tusks. The piece celebrates Yankee enterprise and market reach, noting price stability and the right hand never left. It ends with a dated aside and moral observations on charity and wisdom.
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Chicago
Sahara
Zanzvar
Brazil
No Tongue Can Tell How I Suffered Then Cured
A woman describes five years of severe itching and bleeding eczema on skin and face, claiming Cure by Cuticura Soap and Ointment after failed medical treatment. She reports drastic relief after first bath and application, thanking Mrs. A. Etson of Belle Vue Michigan for cure.
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A. Etson
Bellevue, Mich
Illusions and Oddities in a Century of Quirky News
A jumble of notes describes Defiance Starch promises and satire about late February holidays. It references Mora Flexiblé Lasting and a bemused actor in the Lambe Club complaining of two extra February holidays following Lincoln’s birthday matinee.
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Mora
Lambe! Club
Joseph Herbert
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