Canada’s Western Wheat Crop Set to Dwarf Past Yields
Reports from Central Canada’s grain belts state 1909 yields surpass earlier seasons with 320000 square miles of prairie producing large crops. Saskatchewan leads with near 90 million bushels from 400000 acres as estimates rise for future expansion to 325 to 600 million bushels.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Russia
India
United States
Lord Grey
Canadian West
Lightning Change Sparks Talk of Bessie and Welloph
In the scene Maria known as the spider-legged Rawk visits Bessie several times a week. John asks who she is and learns he is the junior partner in Spotcash & Co. The exchange prompts a comment on whether she should encourage him more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria
Bessie
John
Mr. Welloph
Spotcash & Co
Marine Eye Remedies Ad Promotes Free Eye Book
An advertisement invites readers to request a free 48 page illustrated Eye Book from the Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago It claims Marine remedies apply to each eye trouble and promises guidance from its druggists The copy asserts the remedies soothe eye pain strengthen weak eyes and aid sore eyes for both adults and babies with conditions like scaly lids and granulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Real Art and Witty Exchange Sparks Curio Talk
A brief collection notes clever retorts about honesty and a quip on learned lying from college. The item mentions piles and a remedy, PAZO OINTMENT, claimed to cure itching and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with money refunds. It also remarks that a man’s wisdom may stem from a clever wife.
Oklahoma Schools Scandal Leads to Suspensions
Secretary Ballinger suspended Oklahoma Five Civilized Tribes superintendent John D. Benedict and three supervisors amid an Interior Department inquiry into a disgraceful condition in the schools. Calvin Ballard Frederick H. Umholz and Walter Falwell faced action for neglect of duties and improper contracts. Benedict connected with business interests with Indians. investigation to continue with the four answering to the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ballinger
Interior Department
John D. Benedict
Five Civilized Tribes of
Oklahoma
Calvin Ballard
McAlester
Frederick H. Umholz
Ardmore
Walter Falwell
Muskogee
Iinterior
Benedict
Oscar H. Lipps
Indian Office
Indian Service
Valentine
Woman Suffrage Petition Seeks Constitutional Change
A delegation representing the Oklahoma State suffrage group filed 38 543 signatures to amend the state constitution removing the word male from the suffrage article. If adopted women would gain voting rights in all elections beyond school matters. Secretary of State Cross accepted the filing for J Luther Langston of Oklahoma City. Petitions presented by Mrs J W Fuaquar Chandler Mrs Anna Lasky Mrs George Stephens Dr Ruth Gay Ola home City and Mrs N M Carter Guthrie. Objections may be filed within five days.
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State Organization For Female Suffrage
Cross
J. Luther Langston
Oklahoma City
State Federation of Labor
J. W. Fuaquar
Chandler
Anna Lasky
George Stephens
Ruth Gay
Olahoma City
N. M. Carter
Guthrie
Sugar Stolen From Guthrie Warehouse
John Fairfield proprietor of Fairfield Transfer Company discovered seventeen sacks of sugar missing from the Guthrie warehouse after entering the office Friday morning. Police found nine sacks hidden in the alley behind the building.
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John Fairfield
Fairfield Transfer Company
Concern
Harrison and
Fourth Streets
Guthrie
Death of William J. Springer Passes in Shawnee
William J. Springer born August 20 1825 in Prussia died in Shawnee during the last week. He emigrated in 1849 and married in 1854. He leaves four sons two daughters twenty six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
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William J. Springer
Prussia
Germany
Shawnee
Rural Route Establishment Discussed by Postal Officials
Postmaster Gray states the U S Government plans to establish rural routes from Tah-quah, but county officials have not yet approved bridge work. Court quarters and statutes in Oklahoma City are cited as Commission concerns, as officials seek action for regular travel on these routes.
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Gray
United States
Tahi¢quah
The Selfish Hunter at the New York Show
James R. Keene cites fox hunting as breeding savage selfishness. He recalls a harsh winter ride when a rider named Jones ignored a friend sunk in ice and shouted duck, then pressed on, illustrating the ruthless edge of the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Keene
New York
Jones
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim Advertisement Refuted
An old advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube lining and promises $100 for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It touts constitutional remedies, lists Catarrh as cause, and promotes accompanying pills, with terms directed to doctors and druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
It Would Suit Him Judge Threatens Interrupter
A judge warns that any further interruption will lead to expulsion from the courtroom and order to go home. The prisoner reacts with a cheer, and the judge remains in contemplation.
Castoria safety note and aged product signature inquiry
Reader attention urged to check every CASTORIA bottle for proper Carey Thich signature, a claim tied to a product used for over 30 years. The text also includes disjointed and unclear dialogue about plagiarism and fashion, with garbled quotes and incomplete phrases.
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Carey Thich
Still in the Family
A humorous domestic vignette about a husband checking his wife Marie’s two dogs, a Great Dane and a St Bernard, for fleas. He boasts none remain and she replies with a playful reversal noting the dogs are all on him.
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Marie
Hubby
Tom
Largest tobacco purchase fuels Lewis' Single Binder line
Frank P. Lewis of Peoria buys twenty four carloads of fancy grade tobacco for his Lewis' Single Binder Cigars. The lot, sourced from the finest crop in years, will supply the factory for over two years and included an extra premium for quality.
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Lewis
United States
Frank P. Lewis
Peoria
Peria Star
Igog
Charity and Courage Knicker Do You Ever Cast Your Bread
Fragmented chatter shows a dialogue about charity and courage with garbled lines. Nearby references include phrases on bread water chest Hanlins Wizard and a man tempted to give up while a woman looms as a potential support or obstacle.
Noisy Waves and Trial Marriages in Stray Stories
Readable fragments from a periodical section include a seaside anecdote about a man on a beach misreading tides and a humorous exchange on trial marriages. The text also references magazine pieces and a soothing syrup ad, with stray lines about a child and Sunday clothes.
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Western Canada
Smith
Lede Das
Carters
Thréadgatore
George W. Cheat
Judge Sands
John Nuveen & Co
Bartlesville
Nuveen
M. I
King
United
Commission of
Oklahoma Citysb
Bright
Doan
J. R. Black
E. Sixth Street
Topeka
Kansas
Dean
Black
James Crooks
First St
N. W
American Fork
Utah
Crooks
Tenn
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Wan
Foster
Sora
Doans Senay Potn
Sorghum
Hanlins
Kansan
Atlantic City
Everybody’s Magazine
Winslow
RESUL
Mary Land
Pee Dora
Eee
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