Western Canada Wheat Crop Estimate Hits 90 Million Bushels
A Western Canada wheat crop around 90 million bushels is forecast amid higher sown acreage and mixed yields. Analysts note 87.2 million wheat, 75.7 million oats, and 16.98 million barley as the lower estimates, with optimism for export revenues approaching 50 million dollars from wheat and 25 million from barley and oats. Experts praise quality, with claims of No. 1 Northern grade and rapid railway expansion aiding future growth toward potential half‑a‑billion bushels.
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Northwest Grain Dealers’ Association
The
Winnipeg Free Press
Canada
Manitoba
J. F. Whalley
Minneapolis
Canadian Northwest
Western
Lem
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Nothing New Under Sun Repeats in History Says Patent Examiner
An Washington patent office examiner argues discoveries echo ancient times. Ancients knew lightning protection with rods and conductors. Romans used lightning rods. Celts and Romans practiced storm safety. References to Paracelsus, Aristotle, Pompeii artifacts, and early Chinese and Celtic innovations are noted.
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Patent Office
Washington
Dunio
Adriatic
Gerbert
France
Sahara
Papin
Paracelsus
Scotland
Gaul
Siam
Odious Comparison Draws Harsh Social Contrast
A Judge quips that Scrabbly appears cheap beside Koh i-noor like a bartender's shirt-stud next to a magnificent wife. The remark underscores class and appearance contrasts in social circles.
Modern Ocean Travel Turns Transatlantic Crossing Into Luxury
The essay notes how repeated ocean travel has grown common with 89 trips by one man and up to 10 to 20 trips seen as ordinary. It highlights faster liners like the Provence and Deutschland cutting transatlantic crossings to about six days, with daily news papers for passengers. The ships offer hotellike comforts, en suite rooms with baths, mirrors, wardrobes, and even Louis XVI style decoration on the Provence.
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America
Provence
Europe
Leslie's
Not Quite a Gentlewoman in a Clever Tease
A sharp old maid taunts Miss Birdie Summergirl about popularity of hair color, while Birdie feigns innocence. The exchange centers on flirtatious wit and social banter in a light tone.
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Summergirl
Birdie Summergirl
Ambidextrous Justice on English Bench Noted in Court
Justice Philimon is the sole English bench judge famed for ambidexterity. He writes notes in court with his pen switching from one hand to the other, a curious habit observed by observers.
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Philimon
Should Say So Satire Quips in Cleveland Leader
A Cleveland Leader item cites a witty exchange about politeness and affection, featuring a speaker reproaching an insult and a response about being so satisfied with a single kiss, reflecting the era’s humor.
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Cleveland
Mrs Myers of Ironton Reports Kidney Pills Help
Mrs Remnethe Myers describes years of illness from weather exposure and kidney trouble. After using four boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills she reports relief from pain bloating and sleeplessness and has been well since. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Also notes Thomas Hardy wrote love letters for Maids and drew on childhood experiences for characters.
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Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Thomas Hardy
Daily
Cure for Skin Diseases Promoted by Hunt's Cure
An advertisement claims Hunt's Cure is unfailing and absolutely guaranteed to cure any form of skin disease. It asserts prompt relief and permanent cure for itching eczema tetter ringworm and similar troubles with just one application or one box.
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Hunt
Cigar Boiled Debate Echoes in Philadelphia Press
A brief exchange recalls a boiled cigar remark from a Philadelphia Press item. Wiseman confirms the line and Kloseman prods for another, noting the remark seemed unwholesome.
In a Pinch Use Allen's Foot-Ease Powder
A. S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder claiming it cures painful sweating and growing nails and makes shoes comfortable. The ad touts 30000 testimonials and offers a free trial package for 25 cents at druggists.
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Allen
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Hidden Memorandum in 18th Century Wine Flagon Found at Bocking
Workmen uncover a brick chimney fill containing a wine flagon with a foolscap page dated August 15 1783. It records Josiah Reeve builder details and names master carpenter and bricklayer with a note that he leaves this memorandum for future readers. Elizabeth Houston was his wife.
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Bocking
England
Josiah Reeve
Elizabeth Houston
Great St. Helens
London
Postum Trusted by Doctor for Health Benefits
A doctor endorses Postum as a coffee substitute improving digestion and energy. He reports recommending it to patients, leading to widespread store availability and its use in convalescence from pneumonia and typhoid. The letter, attributed to Postum Co., promotes Postum as a nutritious beverage with a lasting household presence.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellvillie
Delicacy and fragrance quoted in old ads and notes
A 1906 Covin Cuero Texas item laments overwork and mid century ad copy. Includes testimonials praising Hunt's Lightning Oil Hunt's Cure and Cheatham's Chill Tonic as household medicines. Mentions A B Richards Co and Deutsche Rundschau editor Wm Eichholz.
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Cuero
Texas
Baptist quip about a federal judge shocks lawmakers
Senator Clay of Georgia tells Senator Pettus of Alabama that a southern federal judge is unfair and insolent. Pettus responds that Baptists lack words to describe the man, noting their religion does not furnish the proper terms.
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Clay
Georgia
Senator Pettus
Alabama
South
Senator Clay
Hunt's Lightning Oil Promises Relief for Laborers
An old advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a remedy for burns bruises cuts and sprains suffered by workers earning their own living. The copy appeals to toil and right of way through life, claiming the product provides relief for painful accidents common to labor.
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Hunt
Rip Van Winkle on Stage Through the Ages
The piece traces Rip Van Winkle productions from 1829 to 1865 with performers Joseph Jefferson Charles Burke and Thomas Jefferson. It notes a Boucicault adaptation staged at London Adelphi on September 4 1865 and ends with an advertisement for Defiance Starch 16 oz package ten cents at grocers.
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Rip van Winkle
Joseph Jefferson
Washington Irving
Charles Burke
Walnut Street Theater
Philadelphia
Mr. Burke
Rip
Mr. Jefferson
Seth
Thomas Jefferson
Dion Bouccicault
London
Adelphi
Women’s Neglect and a Plant Remedy Claim
A small, promotional vent discusses women’s fatigue and health concerns, suggesting E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy. The piece questions how many women feel perfectly well and strong, framing chronic tiredness as common.
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound touted for female ailments
A testimonial endorses Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female trouble and nerves. The letter from Kate McDonald of Woodbridge, New Jersey, praises restoration of health and urges others to seek the remedy and free advice in Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Kate McDonald
Woodbridge
N. J
Pinkham
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