From Clerk to Northwest Farmer John Hamilton’s precise science
Kelwood Manitoba November 29. John Hamilton, once a dry goods clerk for 26 years in Ontario, moved to a bush farm in western Manitoba. With his sons he cleared land learning scientific farming, selecting seeds and breeding stock, winning 13 prizes at the International Soil Products expo, including wheat and flax, second only to Seager Wheeler. He now stands among the district’s most successful farmers.
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Kelwood
Man
Northwest
John Hamilton
Hamilton
Ontario
John Hamiltn
Seager Wheeler
Canada
Panama Trip Glories and Panama Canal Wonders
The article extols a Panama voyage from New Orleans to Cristobal and Colon, praising the canal as a monument to American enterprise. It highlights Panama hats, silver goods, tarpon fishing at Gatun, deer hunting, and local huts, while noting climate and travel time, plus curious notes on Switzerland and coal.
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United States
Janary
Cristoal
Colon
Atlantic
Christopher
Columbus
Panama
Panama Bay
Gatun
Colombia
Ecquador
States
Tropics
Sketch of the Sugar Bowl of the World and How It Is Made
A historical overview traces sugar from early India and China to Europe, Spain, Sicily, and the West Indies. It covers cane cultivation, plantation labor, and the transformation process from juice extraction to evaporation, refining, and crystallization, plus sugar as a staple food and health notes on sugar intake.
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Karl Ritter
India
Tigris
China
Europe
Spain
Sicily
the International Syndicate
West Indies
Louisiana
Louiana
San Domingo
Cuba
Hawaii
Altho
Cubs
North
Athletics And Games Value To The Individual And Nation
J H Couch argues that disciplined athletics build strength, grace, and endurance benefiting individuals schools and the nation. He cites Michael Murphy and A A Kirkpatrick on constitutional health and education through play, emphasizing regular training, fair play, and lifelong habits tied to national and international importance of physical education.
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J. H. Couch
Waterloo Public Schools
Michael C. Murphy
A. Kirkpatrick
Peate
Billiard Tournament Results From Chamber of Commerce
Recap of yesterday’s handicap billiard tournament with matches won by Harmann and J Moore, Tullar and A W Stenas, Fred Wray, and R Anders. Referees were Herman C. Miller and E. J. Gallagher. Scorekeepers were Harry Dunkelberg and Fred McClain. A second series started at 12:30 pm today with eight games scheduled.
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Chamber of Commerce
Harmannanil
Ue J. Moore
BE. Tullar
A. W. Stenas
Fred Wray
R. Anders
Herman C. Miller
E. J. Gallagher
Harry Dunkelberg
Fred McClain
French Loses Assistant Role to Press Statewide County Attorney Bid
Walter R. French, longtime assistant county attorney, announces candidacy for county attorney with resignation effective December. He seeks the Republican nomination after a bar endorsement for judge in Waterloo and earlier service as justice of the peace in his hometown. The note covers his career, dates, and recent political steps.
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Walter R. French
French
EB. J Wenner
Waterloo
Senator Courtright
Freuch
Factory Bible Meetings Restart in January Schedule
M C A notes show shop meetings will resume January 1 after postponement from December 1. Non sectarian noon meetings will be led by city ministers. Last year enthusiasm grew with Bible meetings and an organ bought at one factory. Younger boys plan a campfire lunch and study, while older boys from Cedar Rapids will give speeches. The board meets at noon Tuesday after luncheon.
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Cedar Rapids
Adda Long Seeks Freedom From Marital Bond
Adda Long seeks dissolution of her marriage to David K. Long after their June 13 1918 wedding and an Aug 16 1919 separation. She alleges cruel treatment and nonsupport in the complaint and asks that she be allowed to resume her maiden name Adda Enlow.
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Adda Long
David K. Long
Adda! Enlow
Change election date for bond issue on new West High School
The election date for the West High School bond issue was moved from December 11 to December 24. The note references times called Bessie by her brothers and a historical aside about Queen Elizabeth as a favorite character in English history.
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MT. Auburn
Auburn
I. J. Dillon
Ellert
Chicago
Delbert Walker
Pittsburg
Kan
and Ales
Geo Walker
Roy Downs
Jefe Munday
Frank Monson
Kirby
Mont
Bret
Ray Appleton
Cedar Township
Voldtere
New West High School
Bessie
Elizabeth
Gilbertville Social Update and Local Highlights
Gilbertville notes show Rev J Friedmann visiting relatives in St Paul Mine. Miss Rosa Sehares and George Youngblut wed at St Marys church. Mr and Mrs M Delagardelle and Mrs John Delagardelle drove to Independence last Sunday. Mrs Sie Fischell, ill for long, admitted to hospital. A large crowd attended the St Marys hall dance Thursday evening. Barclay Center reports Miss Marie Campbell attending Cor-
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Maurice Sieggall
John Sankey
McCulough
Barbara Weing
Rocky Ford
Alberta
Rose
Theresa Wengert
Independence
Assih
George Wenpert
Custer
Manchester
Gilbertville
J. Friedmann
St. Paul, Mine
Rosa Sehares
George Youngblut
St. Mary's Church
M. Delagardelle
John Delagardelle
Sie. Fischell
St. Mary's Hall
Woman 90 years old proves up homestead near Saugus
Mrs Anna M Scott of Montana Cromestead, aged ninety, is believed to be the country’s oldest homesteader after proving up near Saugus. She is active, does not use glasses, has all her teeth, and did much of the work to obtain her title.
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Terry
Mont
Anna, M. Scott
Saugus
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Panama Canal Zone
Hansen
Panama Canal
New Orleans
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Seake Ann
Lizle
Ole
Deiele
W.r.french
Hazleton Hazleton
Donnell
Orville Menney
Nea
Harry Burton
Tulsa
Okla
Frank Moore
Ditmort
McDownell
Dysart
Well College
Vernon
J. ¥. Campbell
Will Bae
Iluner
American Legion
N. P
James Stewart
Bill Cutter
France
M. Eyehorch
James Rice
Wilesx
Jesup
Crawford
Oscar Jensen
Cedar Falls
J. J. Andersor Ome
M.C. A
Postum Cereal Co
Battle Creek
Tfich
Barclay Center
Marie! Campbell
Cor
Montana
Cromestead
KODAK
First Congregational Church
South Str
Loy
Bay
Five
Pepps
Hoy
Aiothier
Mark
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Fourth and South
Fred J. Clark
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