Western Canada's Great Harvest and Economic Optimism
Canada sees record grain yields across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta elevating producers market value to about four hundred million dollars. Bank reports praise growth and prospect of continued prosperity while Northwest harvests boost wages and rail earnings rise.
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Northwest
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Saskatchewan
Alberta
Anks
Bank of Montreal
Actian West
Prairia
Dominion
Iyomieatte
V. Meredith
Hank
Montreal
Europe
United States
Ag Cawrell
Macedonia’s Mountaineer Traits and Odd Customs
A National Geographic bulletin surveys Macedonia’s diverse Serbo Bulgarian Turko Greek Vlach mix, noting the garb of men in skirts and colorful belts, unusual baptism practices, ornate jewelry by women, theater collections between acts, and hotel rules that require guests to surrender valuables. It also cites local excuses for cruelty and widespread price gouging by Jews Greeks and Wind.
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Lfe
Macedonia
National Geographic Society
Starling In Woods Imitates Rifle Bullets In Reports
The writer notes starlings in the Souchez woods mimic the whistling of rifle bullets. He recalls a starling that mimicked a blackbird so closely a listener could be deceived. He laments the bird’s declining presence, citing literary echoes in Sterne and Bulwer-Lytton as examples of starling fame.
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Souchez
Starling
Sterne
Rudge
Lomdon Chroatcla
Ice Harvesting and Storage Costs for Farms
US Department of Agriculture findings explain ice cutting prices as low as one cent per 220 pound cake, average costs about 18 cents per ton after packing, and discuss storage distances. One ton equals about 40 cubic feet. many farmers use 22 by 22 inch cakes and cooperative icehouses. For cooling milk and cream, ice use averages 1.16 pounds per pound of product, with tank temperatures near 40°F and shrinkage in icehouses ranging 20 to 50 percent, averaging 27 percent.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Department of Agriculture
Salt as a valuable seasoning for hog feed
The article argues salt is a valuable seasoning for hog feed, boosting appetite and digestion like in humans. It notes charred cobs attract pigs more with salt, suggests limited amounts, warns against overuse, and presents salt as a tonic aiding general condition.
Winter Hogs to Be Housed by Hoga
Eight hogs will be kept in a single winter pen at Hoga to avoid crowding and ensure space. The plan emphasizes not overcrowding the animals during the season.
Rotation in severe cases in wheat fields
Experiments show that in some regions fields growing smutted wheat this year may harbor spores that cause smut in next year’s crop even with treated seed. In heavy smut areas rotation should accompany seed treatment, as bunt or covered smut targets only wheat and does not affect other cereals.
Disinfecting of Cow Barn Practices Cited by Station
The Washington experiment station outlines disinfection methods for dairy barns. For floors walls and stanchions use whitewash with 6 percent crude carbolic or coal tar products. bichloride of mercury can be used at 1 to 1,000, dissolving a drop in wood alcohol per gallon whitewash. Utensils may be disinfected with 6 percent crude carbolic acid in water. Also notes getting rid of a grade bull to improve beef stock.
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Washington
Inside sanitation via hot water and limestone phosphate
An editorial style piece promotes daily drinking of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach and bowels, claiming brighter skin, more energy, and better health. It urges both men and women to try the habit, noting potential improvements in complexion and vitality. It contrasts sallow, sickly appearances with a virile, rosy, disease-free crowd. Switzerland’s relief spending is briefly referenced.
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Ian
Cascarets offer liver cleanse and bowel relief
A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle nightly cleanse for the stomach and liver, promising relief from headaches, biliousness, indigestion, and constipation without gripe or sickness. It notes a 10 cent box and claims many use it periodically. The spoof dialogue follows with comic quips about Daniel Webster.
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Aly
Coveted by All but Possessed by Few Hair Dreaming Ad
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dreaming as a solution for gray or harsh hair. It promises restoration of former beauty and luster. Price is $1.00.
No Fatal Pride and Hats in a Windy Chase
A fragmented note notes Willis-Bump as a sharp scout with no pride, despite a windy day chase as he loses his hat and toupee, while Gillis confirms his steady practice. The quirky aside hints at a local character and a humorous scene.
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Willis
Bump
Gillis
Soap advice for scalp care and hair darkening
Advertisement style note on using La Creole Hair Dressing to soothe scalp and darken grizzled hair. Mentions price one dollar. Also references a minister, a doctor and a regent official estimate giving a population of 2,812,608. Names and context imply a 19th or early 20th century publication.
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Banare Ag
Washington Experiment Station
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Switzerland
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Senator Sorghum
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Prica
Angela
Doctor
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