Wheat profits in Canada despite poor late season
The 1911 Canadian wheat picture shows strong early growth in Western Canada but poor August weather cut yields. September and October marketed wheat totaled about 20 million bushels at 97.34 cents, while over 15 million bushels sold at 89.44 cents. Overall 35 million bushels brought just over 31 million dollars. Farmers held 130 million bushels in early November. cost of production and freight around 68 cents leaving a modest margin of 1.714 to 1.9 cents per bushel for different grades amid uncertain prices.
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Western
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Winnipeg Free Press
Prominent Exchange Sparks Self Made Man Jibe
A terse banter erupts with boastful lines about being a self made man and a proud declaration of effort. The exchange features mock bravado and challenges, reflecting pride and humorous bravado in a social setting.
Man Charged With Stealing Sir Garnet Fitz Maurice Sheep
A man faced theft charges after taking a sheep owned by Sir Garnet Fitz Maurice. He claimed he found the animal wandering and drove it home, insisting the branding read Good Fat Mutton rather than G F M. The lordship questioned his reading ability and awareness of the owner.
Castoria Safety Reminder By Mothera Public Notice
Consumers urged to inspect every Castoria bottle for the signature of W Hittehill, claiming a safe remedy for infants and children. Mixing of labels and names suggests a public caution on authenticity and proper use, with emphasis on standard dosing and child safety.
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Cut W.hittehill
Fletcher
Castoria
Quotation Exchange on Marriage and Wisdom
A witty dialogue about choosing a husband, noting one refuses a suitor for wisdom gained through sorrow while another suggests hardship would have tested him anyway. The exchange captures social attitudes toward marriage and character.
Warning signs of chest tightness point to lung illness
A cautionary note warns that chest tightness signals a developing lung ailment and urges using Hamlins Wizard Oil to prevent progression to consumption or pneumonia.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Promoted for Digestion Aid
An advertisement touts Thr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a sugar coated laxative for stomach liver and bowels. It claims gentle action with no griping and easy dosage. The copy appeals to skeptical families and emphasizes ease of use.
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Pierce
Fragments Hint At Historical Ad Copy And Teething Remedies
The readable text sketches old time ad like lines for teething syrup and soothing remedies. Mentions Winslow's soothing syrup and phrases about children teething and gums while noting archaic phrasing and stray names.
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Winslow's
Bettie
Federal health board opposition voices nationwide
The San Francisco Argonaut argues against a proposed federal health board, contending it would intrude on individual rights and favor one medical school. It warns of enforced orthodoxy, potential persecution of unorthodox practices, and erosion of medical diversity and liberty.
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Health Board
Federal Health Board
United States
Federal Board of Health
Argonaut
San Francisco
Child Waiting For A Name And A Usp Decision
A couple debates naming their newborn as the father mentions the wife prefers Percival. They are awaiting an outcome on whether the baby will receive a Usp, while keeping the name undecided.
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Percival
Husband taunts wife over cake then serves devilled crabs
A Washington Star quip features a harsh husband critiquing an angel food cake and a timid wife replying that if the diet offends him, devilled crabs are offered as an alternative. The brief exchange adds humor to a domestic scene.
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Washington Star
Phrase about a cool million and high living costs
A dialogue reflecting on why people call a million dollars a cool amount. The speaker links wealth to staying cool as living costs rise and wages lag.
Christmas Blood Feud Ends with Fire Kid's Death
In a Sun down ranch tale set on the border, Rosita McMullen's romance with Madison Lane is shadowed by Johnny McRoy, the Frio Kid. After a wedding near tragedy and gunplay, McRoy dies at last at the hands of a Mexican sheep herder while dressed as Santa Claus.
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Sundown Ranch
Rosita McMullen
Man McMullen
Sundown Sheep Ranch
Sundown
Dan McMullen
Madison Lane
Johnny McRoy
Nueces
Rosita
Carson
McRoy
Mr. McRoy
Johnny
Fire Kid
Miss McMullen
Mex
Mad
Lane
Allen
Mad Lane
Santa Claus
Billy Sampson
Berkly
Madison
Santa
Gabriel Radd
Loma Alta
Fiio
Santy Claus
Santyt
F. L. Nelson
First Christmas Cards and Their 1845 Origin
The piece notes John Calcott Horsley and the 1845 origin of the Christmas card and its spread as a world wide greeting. It mentions the ancient dating of Christmas to December 25 and the early communication limitations that inspired card use.
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John Calcott Horsley
Facial Eruptions Promise Skin Repair from Resinol
An advertisement claims Resinol Soap and Ointment cure facial eruptions, pimples, and a host of skin ailments. Gettysburg resident R G Parry endorses the products, urging readers to request a free sample and buy fifty cent or one dollar sizes.
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R. G. Parry
Gettysburg
R.G. Parry
Department 8&6
Resinol Chemical Co
Baltimore
Flying machine claim sparks search for flight path
Bronson and Woodson discuss a claimed invention. Woodson confirms the device flies but Bronson questions where it will light and how to determine its direction of flight.
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Bronson
Woodson
Cuticura Remedies Restore Baby's Clear Skin
A Nebraska mother describes her three year old Gilbert’s eczema nightmare ending after four weeks with Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She recalls severe facial sores, sleepless nights, and recovery following the products, urging others to use Cuticura. She notes availability through druggists and a free sample offer from Cuticura Dept. 14 L Boston.
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Gilbert
Chicago
H. Albrecht
West Point
Neb
Boston
Kiss Incident Sparks Mixed Signals at Age Three
A short exchange reveals a three year old boy kissing a girl of the same age and both children reacting in playful fashion. The mother cautions against the kiss while the girl appears to rub her lips and insist the kiss is being rubbed in.
Go Home and Turn Off the Gas Note Shocks Parish
During a sermon the minister receives a note from a wife in the pew warning to shut off the gas. The paper recounts the moment as the minister smiles then reads the message with astonishment and disapproval. The scene ends with the call to action clear and urgent.
He Knew Her Well
A dialog reveals a past romance as an old man and a former acquaintance recall childhood ties and a concealed marriage to Katish in Painesville. The exchange hints at shared history and a surprising twist.
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Painesville
Katish
In Deep Water Rescue at Sea Involving Jack
Jack rescues widow Mrs Wiles from dangerous surf. His aunt anticipates further peril and a new rescue may be needed to save Jack in the unfolding sea drama reported by the Boston Transcript.
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Jack
Piazza
Wiles
Boston Transcript
Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c cigar
An item note describes a Lewis single binder straight 5c cigar priced at 10c, with a comment that the cigars are not very good.
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Lewis
Man Snores Into Wife’s Attention With Sleep Talking
A husband inadvertently captures his wife’s attention by talking in his sleep. The quirky habit becomes a humorous moment reported as a domestic anecdote.
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George
Barinne
Pericles
Henry
Carter
Advan
Tenn
Sup’t of
Immi- Reais
Ottawa
C.J. Broughton
Merchantaloan &Trust Brig
Geo Aird
Traction Terminal
Indianapolis
Geo
A. Hall
Wilwsukee
Wis
Music For Extraordh Clearing
New York
N.Y
Wusic House
45th St.N. _Y
I Jyocyes
Thompson
Defiance Starch
Sarket
Ana
Rhian
California
Figs' Syrup CO
Auten Waver
JENNA lan _Yome - Sertas
California Fig Syrup CO
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Uae
W. N.A
Houston
Hunt
Texas
White
Newson
Huntsville
Alas
Redlands
Cope & Gordon
Western Canada Farm
Ca Cloée
Prince Ss Pevels Et Opt
Wete Julles
Free Oben Seo
Board of ‘Trade
Dept. B
Prince
Albeo
Winth
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