davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Iron County register., 1918-03-21
INCREASE N Western
CANADA ACRHAGE
Will Prove a Big Factor in Win.
Ming the War.


Reports to hand indicate that West.
ern Canada has q vastly increased
acreage ready for crop this yenr over
last year. The splendid open fall OF
1917. gave a better opportunity for fall
plowing than for some years. Work
In the fields was almost continuous
until the end Of November. In fact, in
the neighborhood Of Pincher Creek,
Alberta. there was sufficient mild
weather In January of this year to
permit farmers TO plow, and many
took advantage of 1t. A great many
Americans owning land in Canada
moved up last year. and this has also
helped to increase the acreage. They
came Into possession of the land at
prices varying from $500 TO $1,000
an acre, and with the proven yields
OF wheat running from twenty and as
high as fifty bushels per acre, with a
set price Of 1921 bushel, they could
Join production and patriotism to.
gether with a big margin Of profit.
The Post-Intelllgencer Of Seattle,
WASH. gives very conservative state.
ment OF the agricultural development
and opportunities In Western Canada.
In Its issue of December IA, 1917, II
| says:-
"Since the beginning Of the year
American emigration into Canada has
heen greatly stimulated according to
the reports Of the Dominion nuthori-
ties, and has been almost entirely made
mp of farmers attracted by the fertile
and comparatively cheap wheat lands
whatever may he said of wheat
culture as profitable avocation in
ordinary years, since the beginning OF
the war 1t hns offered advantages
quite beyond the usual opportunities
War has doomed the price Of wheat
until the farmer now receives around
81 for his product at his granary
Average crops, according to the adnp
tntion OF soil and climate are from
12 to o5 bushels to the acre. Ever
the minimum crop, at 50 per hushel
brings In these war times reasonahl.
profit. Before the war wheat cultur,
wns fast being abandoned by farmers
who worked intelligently for result,
on the right side Of the ledger. II hnf
been the popular crop for new conn
tries, but when the pioneers settled
down to business It was general,
corn, hogs. cattle and diversified farm
ing that brought the profits. Iowa ant
the Dakotas in turn. as their prairie
became settled, mortgaged the land ol
wheat culture and afterwards paid of
the mortgages with corn and hogs.
"War Is thus bringing n temporar
encouragement to wheat farming
Many of the ranchers Of Manitoba, Sas
katchewan and Alberta laid ava
500, 1000 to S30, 600 in the banks last fal
1t may be pointed out, however, tina
the growing Of wheat is not the onl
inducement which is leading settle
ment to Canadian lands. Low taxation
favorable agricultural climate. an
profitable prices not only for grain bu
for hogs, cattle and all forms of farr
produce aH contribute their shar
toward the rapid settlement Of the fer
tile lands of Western Canada. "--Ad
vcrtIsement.
Iron County register., 1918-03-21
One Man Who Drinks Alone.

Wherever there is oil. Jake Mcttlcr
is known as the man who drinks crude
oil and really likes it, He has be-
come so expert in the taste Of crude
oil, it IS said, that he can actually tell
the state or oil field from which it was
produced by simply tasting it. So far
as known. Mr.. Mettlcr has not yet
found anyone who was anxious to join
him in Il "McttIer cocktail" and when
Colonel Jake drinks crude, he drinks
alone.
Iron County register., 1918-03-21
How to Brinu Them Up,

Mrs. Domestic Tabhy~~F People don't
know how TO raise clidren nowadays.
They let them have their own way
far too much,
Mrs. Brood IIcn--That's very true.
Now, look at my chickens. They would
Mt have amounted to anything if they
hadn't been sat upon.--leople's Home
Journal.
Iron County register., 1918-03-21
T arta;S.

Singular piece Of news, that, of n
Tartar army threatening Sebastopol
It's long while since Tartnrs have
cut much of a figure In war. Once
they were the greatest fighting race
in the world and overran Il large share
Of Europe and Asia.-Buifalo Times.
Iron County register., 1918-03-21
She Meant All RiQht,

'I'm hurrylng to tell you this,
hastens n. ". G. "A woman came in
to our Red Cross branch, looked at the
surgical dressings and asked, is al
this gauze cauterlZedT"
Iron County register., 1918-03-21
COVETED BY ALL

but possessed by few--a beautiful
head Of hair. If yours is streaked with
gray, or is harsh and stiff, you can re.
store it to Its former beauty and lus-
ter by using LA Creole" Hair Dress.
ing. Price $1.OO.-Adv.
Iron County register., 1918-03-21
RECIPE FOR CRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add ! o. Bay
Rum, a small box OF Barho Compound,
and 4 OF. OF glyccrine. Any druggist can
put this up or you can mix II at home al
very little cost. Full directions for max.
ing and use come in each box Of Barbo
Compound. 1t will gradually darken
streakcd, faded gray hair, and make il soft
and glossy. 1t viii not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub off. ADV.
Iron County register., 1918-03-21

Lots Of women quarrel with theli
husbands because they deem it an i'm.
portant part Of their domestic duties
Iron County register., 1918-03-21
A Mercenary Mind,

"What books have helped you mostT
"To tell the TRUTH" replied Mr.. Pen
wiggle, II never got great deal o..
help out of books. There Is more
money In scenarios"
Iron County register., 1918-03-21
Not Just as Good,

"Have you Il fireless cooker In your
house?"
mo, but we have coallesS fire."
Iron County register., 1918-03-21

According 70 the latest census taken
in New York there are more women
than men in the Empire city.
Iron County register., 1918-03-21

Win the War. by Preparing the Land
Sowing the Seed and Producing Bigger Crops
Work in Joint Effort the Soil Of the United States and Canada
COOPERATIVE FARMING
10 WIN TEE BATTLE LIBERTY
The Food Controllers Of the United States Canada asking
food production Scarcely lO 900 bushels Of whea, avail
able be the allies before the harvest Upon the
efforts Of the United States and Canada the burden Of supply
Every Available rlabs Acre Must Contribute, Every Available
Farmer and Farm nand Must Assist
Western Canada has be seeded but
Short and appeal the United States allies for
ing operation
canadas Wheat Production Last Year 900 Bushels the
Demand From Canada Alone for 1918 400 600 Bushels
To this she have She has the land
the The Government Of the United States who
effectively help do farm work this land the United
States developed first Of bu. help Canada When
find Canadas fields after supplied
e to direct him there.
Apply Employment Service and we will tell you where you
bes. the combined interests
Western Candas help will be required later than April 5h Wages
to competent help $50 90 month and board and lodging
hose who respond this appeal will welcome good wages
good board and find comfortable homes They will
mile from Canadian boundary points destination and
For particulars and places where employment be had
apply U S. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Iron County register., 1918-03-21
Now They Don't Speak,

Carrye-I wish were half as pretty
rs Ethel.
Edith-What silly wish!
Iron County register., 1918-03-21

Cruelty and cowardice camp under
the same roof.
Iron County register., 1918-03-21

"Nothing is new under the sun !"
How about the 1918 weather records
Iron County register., 1918-03-21
He'd Paid the Bills.

"How did Weds happen to marry
A dressmaker? "For her money. She
made all of his first wife's clothes"
Iron County register., 1918-03-21

Beware of the friendly advice Of
your enemies.
Iron County register., 1918-03-21
He Couldn't Stand Il,

She---"At least a mirror doesn't fat.
ter one" He--"No; that Is why nev.
er look In one"
Iron County register., 1918-03-21

Some men work an empty honor for
all there Is in II.
Iron County register., 1918-03-21

Minnesota's 1917 lumber output was
3 600 100000 feet.
Iron County register., 1918-03-21
THIS IS THE AGE or YOUTH.

You will look ten years younger if you
darken your ugly. grizzly. gray hairs BY
using La Creole Hair Dressing ADV.
Iron County register., 1918-03-21

The Truth at Last.
Pr0!essOr-What caused Caesar
death!
Student-Too many Roman punches
boston Transcript.
Iron County register., 1918-03-21

PA. whas 10 red tapsr
~Iled tape. my boy. u the govern
ment string to eticencys pocket.
book"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-09-05
YOUNG LADY HAS
SURPRISE PARTY

Mrs. H. C. Ames, mother of Mrs.
Harvey Taylor, was the victim of
surprise party Monday evening at the
home of her daughter in which about
twenty ladies participated in this
pleasing event and in which Mrs.
Ames was very willing, but terribly
surprised victim. 1t appears that the
recipient of this party was celebrating
her birthday-a very ordinary one in
these days-her eightieth-and her
friends had planned this surprise
party to make the occasion one of
pleasure to Mrs. Ames. They took
along their knitting and most import
ant of all we'll filled lunch baskets
containing many things not mention
ed on Hoover bill Of fare. The eve
ming was spent in general good time
interspersed with the click-click of the
knitting needles, which are the most
prominent thing at any we'll regulated
party these days be it a surprise
party or otherwise, and the time flew
by terribly fast as it does when you
are having a good time. When 1t
came time to go after the leafs" the
ladies produced one of the most beau
tiful cakes you ever saw, SC, we are
told, and on it were eighty candles,
and when these were lighted up they
certainly presented brilliant spec
tacle. Of course the big cake was cut
and parceled out to those present and
was enjoyed. Now Mrs. Arnes had
planned to knit eighty pairs of socks
by here eightieth birthday, but like
everything else in these days of pro-
gress, she exceeded the speed limit
and completed eighty -four pairs which
is record feat all right. At the con-
clusion of the evenings festivities,
the departing guests expressed the
hope that Mrs. Ames might enjoy
many birthdays yet to come and in
this wish the Times-Record editor
most sincerely joins.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-09-05

E. A. Bumgartner, who has been
doing the fireman stunt on the local
N. P. pusher at this place, has gone
to do similar job for Engineer Henry
Fisk at Oriska. Mr.. Baumgartner is
a member of the grievance committee
of the Switchman's Union, and in ad-
dition to all that was quite a popular
lad with the ladies. They say that the
tears shed by the girls when he de-
parted from town raised the Sheyenne
river several inches.
Walter ]. Brown, who has been op-
Grating a barber shop on Main street,
leaves tonight with the bunch of draf-
tees for Camp Grant, III. He has
turned his shop over to Mr.. Earnest,
of jamestown, who will conduct the
some during Mr.. Browns absence.
Walt leaves a wife behind him but
says he expects that she will soon get
into the Red Cross branch of the SER
vice. Here's wishing him the best
kind of luck and a short sojourn in
France and a safe and quick trip back
home with the war ended and the U.
S. and the allies victorious.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-09-05

Rev. C. E. Vermilya, member of the
state board of regents, was visitor
in the city for a short time today. He
was on his way to Darlington and
Bowdon where he will hold services
tomorrow. Speaking to Mr.. Vermilya
about the presidency of the State Nor
NAL school he said that Mr.. Stout had
declined the job and had gone into
war work. He also said that a new
head for the school would be selected
soon but that he was not in position
to talk about the matter officially at
present.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-09-05

FOR SALE-Two pure bred Holstein
bull calves. See or phone Fred Col
", Normal School Farm. Tel 489J.
30-3td-1tw
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
For Farm Boys and Girls.

North Carolina has launched the admirable en-
terprise of establishing fund from which loans
will be made to dependable farm boys and girls
who wish to buy improved live stock extend their
education realize any other wise and worthy am
bition. 1t is proposed to begin with the modest
sum of twenty-five thousand dollars procured in
gifts throughout the State. When times are
over and the possibilities of the movement have
been well demonstrated larger venture will be
made. The idea underlying this plan has been
turned to helpful account by many banks and in
dividual citizens of generous outlook; but as far
as we are informed this the first time it has been
given so extensive application.
The State that thus looks to the interests of it's
rural districts is certain to prosper and progress
Every dollar that Georgia has spent in the cause
of agricultural education has been repaid tenfold
in the enrichment of the entire commonwealth.
Cities can engage in more profitable enterprise
than that of aiding the development of the adjacent
farming territory-the development not merely of
the land but chiefly of the human interests con-
cerned. The fact is there can be permanent ad-
vance on the material side of agriculture if those
human interests are neglected. The farm must be
made worth staying on, must be made to meet the
yearning of youth for more than bread and meat,
must be made a means to broad and luminous liv-
ing if its true place and dignity in American life
are to be attained.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21

present elsewhere this page. 1t is a thou
sand times merited tribute to those who go down
to the sea in ships-whether destroyer, cruiser.
dreadnaught doughty merchantman--to light
and toll for freedom. These are the brave hearts
and the hands of steel that make possible all
things which the Allies undertake and achieve
How could ever have kept food cargoes, much
less troop ships and munitions, moving to Eng
land and France if it had not been for the de-
stroyers. those keen and fearless hunters of the
Prussian pirate? Leaping into the danger zone
around the British Isles and France when the sub
marine toll at its direst, they scattered
the Kaiser's pack from the highways of COM
MERGE and then month by month reduced it until
now U-boats are being destroyed faster than they
can be replaced While credit for this invaluable
achievement is due principally to the destroyers,
the entire fleet, both American and British, has
played a goriously decisive part. Think of nearly
a million American troops being safely transported
across three thousand ocean miles! Think of the
mountains of equipment that moved freely after
them. and of the vast caravan of supplies floating
to them ceaselessly from our shores. 1t is the
fleet we have to thank for the secure voyage of
every American who reaches France and for his
sustenance and reinforcement "over there" 1t
is through the good ships and the stout hearts
who man them-merchantman dreadnaught and
destroyer alike-that Americas full strength is be-
ing poured into the trembling scales of war
Whether or not there comes a great sea fight
before the Hun is crushed in the final reckoning
of the forces that saved the world from his brutal
threat measureless gratitude will flow out to the
English and American naves together with all
ships and all sailors who kept the seas and
brought their cargoes home. Already that graf
itude brims in the breast of every true American
and of ALL the world over, who love freedom. If
as our correspondent writes our boys in blue have
not been cheered as our boys in khaki they are
none the less honored and will be the less
glorihed when the wars full tale is told. The way
of their duty is over "unpathed waters" and often
to 'undreamed shores" The story of their splen-
did hazards and noble deeds is not yet finished
and is scantily known in broad, dim out
lines. But day the epic that is now
being lived will unfold in the richness of its par
tcular heroisms, and the whole country will thrill
with pride like that of The Journals "Old Sub
scriber," who is the mother of two sailor boys.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21

The peace oyertures which we now learn were
recently made to Italy came as the climax of
long season of insidious propaganda. For months
German agencies have been covertly at work
trying to turn the less enlightened elements
of the Italian population strust of the Allies,
particularly of America. We were in the war, the
Kaiser's emissaries declared. merely for the money
we could get out of it; would send few il any
troops to the front, and they would be timorous
weaklings who would fly at the first roar OF Ger
man guns; but unless were checked, the Hohen-
zolern mouthpieces would gravely add, we were
likely to get all the gold and most of the land OF
Italy in pawn. Monstrous and silly as they WERE
these lies were no more so than those which have
constituted German propaganda from the wars
beginning 1t was by just such fabrications that
the Huns got their first hold in Russia and just
so that they succeeded in demoralizing certain
portions of the Italian army prior to the launch
ing of the Teuton drive last autumn. The treach-
erous overtures to which Premier Orlando referred
in his speech at Rome yesterday were anticipa-
tory of course, of the present Austrian OFFENSIVE
But they were spurned with spirit worthy OF the
ancient Roman virtue. "Annihaton of the ltal-
ian people, said the Premier, would be petter
than dishonorabe peace
It is in this same sprint that German peace
nropaganda will be met in all the Allied countries;
and IL will be directed against them ALL we may
be sure When Hindenburgs campaign on the
Western front, has reached its crest and begins
ebbing toward ultimate defeat, Germany is GER
tain to launch another peace offensive. We say
offensive" because the real purpose of all such
movements from Berlin is to weaken the Allied
morale They are ordered by the German Gen
eraI STAFF just as gas attack is ordered against
particular sector of the French, British or Ameri-
can lines They are essentially military operations
designed 20 compass the defeat of the Allied cause.
They should be treated precisely as we would treat
a U-boat onslaught upon our shipping a Hun
invasion of our shores Germany will not hear
to just and lasting peace until her mitarism is
beaten to the dust. treacherous armistice, she
would be eager enough to make forthwith; but 1t
would serve merely prologue to another fright
full She will be ready for peace when she is
ready for unconditional surrender. Until then all
her overtures to be regarded simply
schemes to serve her brutal ambition.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
MADE-IN-AMERICA CURRANTS-By Frederic ]. Has<in

photograph of Chinese jrjube tree, which
has been cultivated by Chinese farmer. Prof.
Husmann looked at this photograph long time.
1t interested him immensely, for it showed him the
cause of his currant-grape failure.
1t was d very simple thing when you thought
about it-just simple as the family teakettls
which gave Watts the idea of the steam engine.
The missions in the bark of the juJube tree made
by the Chinese farmer were clear-cut and deep.
Prof. Husmann had believed that such deep In
cision would kill a grape vine but he decided ~
try it. Accordingly the currant grape vines plant
ed in the California vineyards were lnclsed aIter
the Of the Chinese jujube tree and they
have all brought forth fine clusters OF currant
grapes any Grecian vineyard.
This messing process consists of making two
parallel missions through the bark around eltnef
of the trunks, arms or canes OF the vines anu
taking out the bark between the two parallel cuts
The theory is that the sap flowing back ana 1ortn
through the tree is suddenly checked oy TINS IN
cision of the bark, which causes a shock TO the
vine that results in its putting forth more frus.
The Importance of this process is SHOWN Dy lne
fact that one branch not incised does not yleio
fruit, while another branch on the same Vlne' WHICH
has been incised yields big clusters
The solution of the mystery of currant grape
culture opens up a new industry to American fruit
growers 1t is estimated that 5000 acres of these
grapes required to supply the immediate de-
mand. Few currants be imported now, and
since the the American appetite for both raisns
and currants has Increased enormously owing 10
their high food value. Tons of raisins are now be-
ing sold both to the army and the retail trade Be-
fore the war; raisin grapes were produced on rela-
ample we were producing 1872 100000 pounds and
exporting most of it. Now, 315 100000 pounds of
raisns produced in the state of California alone
and Americans are eating nearly all of them.
Because of its high sugar content the currant-
grape is also valuable for wine-makng, which is
another industry that is on the increase in this
country that cut off from supplies
abroad. 1t is interesting to note that before the
France, with her vineyards in Algeria, annually
produced and three-fourths billion gallons of
wine, while Italy followed close second with one
and one-half billions of gallons. The United States,
with all her broad of soil suitable for vine
yards, produced never more than one and one-half
million gallons This according to information from
the department of agriculture, was because of our
tremendous respect for a European label. For
long time wines made in this country shipped
abroad for the sole purpose of acquiring foreign
label; then this became bother so the French and
Italian labels simply applied without the pre-
Iiminary journey.
Since the war, however, the foreign label has
become unnecessary. We have developed a new
nationalism, new pride in our products, and
there is a tremendous demand for American
wines.