Canadian Lands Offer Great Wheat Yields At Low Entry Costs
Reports claim Western Canada can yield about 200 million bushels of wheat with rising farm labor demand. Officials urge Americans to explore Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta opportunities with land prices from 7 to 10 dollars per acre and potential returns of 8 to 10 dollars per acre, backed by low boundary rates and first hand land prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle
Canada
M. V. McInnes
Jefferson Avenue
Detroit
Mich
C. A. Laurier
Marquette
J. S. Crawford
Syracuse
Thos. Hetherington
Tremont Street
Boston
Mass
H. M. Williams
Gardner
Toledo
Ohio
Geo, Aird
Traction-Terminal
Indianapolis
Indiana
C. J. Broughton
Chicago
Ill
Geo. A. Hall
Second Street
Milwaukee
Wis
E. T. Holmes
Jackson Street
St. Paul
Minn
Chas, Pilling
Cliftora
Grand Forks
N. C
J.B. Carbonneau, Jr
Main Street
Biddeford
J. M. MacLachlan
Watertown
S. D
W. V. Bennett
Bee Bidg
Omaha
Neb
W. H. Rogers
West 9Th Street
Kansas City
Benj. Davies
Dunn Block
Great Falls
Montana
J. N. Grieve
Spokane
Wash
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Gray Matter Comment Sparks Lawyer Fees
Mr. Pushem reflects on hiring brains for $25 a week and later needing a $100,000 lawyer to fix the resulting kinks in his affairs. The remark highlights the hidden costs of reliance on skilled labor and legal safeguards.
Cuticura Remedies Cited By Sufferer In Testimonial
A Miss Mattie J. Shaffer from Dancy Mississippi and Mrs F L Marberger of Drehersville Pennsylvania describe severe eczema cases cured by Cuticura Soap and Ointment. They credit these products with ending months or years of itching scales and disfigurement and urge others to use them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie J. Shaffer
R.F.D
Dancy
Miss
F. L. Marberger
Drehersville
Cuticura
Boston
There Isn’t Much Hope for the Lazy Man
A terse rural note warns that the low effort individual faces bleak prospects. The fragment hints at caution and possible moralizing on diligence and personal responsibility. No identifiable people or institutions are named in the readable text.
Engineer Killed in Wreck Near Grand Central Depot
Kansas City Missouri reports that a Chicago Great Western No. 5 passenger train derailed after a suspected deliberate act by train wreckers. Engineer William Rose died in a boiler-fueled pool of scalding water. fireman Hugh Smythe was badly burned and likely to die. Four passengers injured. several narrowly escaped death as cars toppled while others remained on track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri
Chicago Great Western
Grand Central Depot
North Cypress Junction
Kan
William Rose
Hugh Smythe
Gorsuch Declared Mayor Contest in Olathe
Judge C A Smart reports in the Olathe mayoral contest that legal ballots gave Gorsuch 581 votes and Moll 566. The tally increases Gorsuch by three over the official majority and Smart recommends the Supreme Court award Gorsuch his costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olathe, Kans&i
C .A. Smart
Olathe
Edward Moll
Charles W. Gorsuch
Governor probes Cherokee County attorney for alleged unfaithfulness
Gov. Stubbs orders investigation of A. L. Majors county attorney Cherokee county for possible ouster. A letter was sent to John H. Dawson attorney general directing immediate inquiry to determine if evidence supports removal. The governor cites reliable information that Majors has been unfaithful in his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Stubbs
A. L. Majors
Cherokee County
John H. Dawson
Majors
Mystery of Missing Man Cleared in Atchison
Frank Dilgert a confectioner in Atchison received a Manila postmarked postcard from Fred Plummer a traveling man who disappeared two years ago. Plummer left a note and hat at the Missouri River bridge after a presumed suicide, later traced to marital troubles after a recent marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Kansas
Frank ‘Dilgert
Fred Plummer
Plummer
Missouri River
Life Sentence for Henwood in Denver Hotel Bar Killing
Frank H Henwood was sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of second degree murder for the killings of George E Copeland and S L Von Phul in a Denver hotel barroom on May 24. The sentence followed denial of a new trial bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henwood
Denver
Colorado
Frank H. Henwood
George E. Copeland
Giant Atlanta Baby Draws Crowd On City Streets
James Adolph Coda a two year four month old boy reportedly weighs 100 pounds and stands three feet three inches tall as he walks with his father from a railroad station to a hotel in Atlanta. He lives in Mount Airy Georgia and is described as having a 36 inch chest and eating four to six biscuits per meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
James Adolph Coda
Mount Airy
Baby Adolph
Pigeons Begin Long Flight From San Antonio
Seventeen homing pigeons were released in San Antonio to mark the start of what is described as the longest flight on record. The birds are expected to navigate back to Newark New Jersey, showcasing their remarkable homing ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Newark
N. J
Elevator Fire Destroys Faucett Elevator in Missouri
A large elevator at Faucett near St. Joseph caught fire. Firefighters confined the blaze to the structure, destroying the elevator and about 000 bushels of new wheat stored inside. The town feared widespread destruction but was spared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faucett
St. Joseph
New Rule Defeated in Chickasha Oklahoma
A new city rule in Chickasha Oklahoma failed by 67 votes after a prior attempt was rejected by 48 votes. The reform aimed to implement a mission form of government through the city commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickasha
Oklahoma
Commission
Torm
Rescued From White Slavers In San Francisco
Helen Whitson a 17 year old girl abducted from San Francisco by white slavers has been rescued. F H Depue head of the bureau of criminal identification reports the recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Helen Whitson
F. H. Depue
Gate Reau
Local Tannery Plan Aims to Boost Kansas City Leather Industry
Missouri items report efforts to form a Kansas City company to build and operate a large tannery focusing on sole and automobile leather. It notes Kansas City hides are shipped East for tanning, with freight losses estimated at 25 cents per hide and 55 cents round trip. It also covers Rex McDonald the horse’s sale history and a Y M C A suit against banker Powell over convention hall funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Velie Saddlery CO
Missouri
Poison in Coffee Kills Two Children at Ferris Farm Near Meadville
Eight in the Ferris household drank coffee for breakfast and suffered poisoning symptoms while the two non drinkers escaped. The coffee, prepared for supper, sat overnight in a summer kitchen. An unlocked kitchen was likely entered to poison the pot. Family members know of no enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Ferris
Meadville
Rope From Grass Spurs Hay Market in Bates and Vernon
An industry growing in Bates and Vernon counties uses bottom hay to make rope and has created a market for about 40 000 acres of grass. Much of the crop is still fed to cattle, and the first week yielded forty five cars with an average price of seven dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Vernon
Bootlegger Grand Jury Reopens Session Amid Marshals Action
Members of the Callaway circuit court special grand jury quietly returned to Fulton to renew deliberations after an apparent June adjournment. The reconvening follows United States marshals activity and unsettles bootleggers who fear renewed legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Callaway
Fulton
United States Marshals
Springfield Shippers File I C C Complaint
S. C. Bates of the Springfield Jobbers and Manufacturers association filed a formal complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The petition alleges 13 railroads handling freight for Springfield manufacturers and jobbers fail to grant a half rate on returnable goods damaged or unfit for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Interstate Commerce Commission
S. .C. Bates
Springfield Traffic Bureau
Jobbers’ and Manufacturers’ Association
Springfield Firm Collects 100000 Fee Over Macon County Bonds
The law firm Tatlow Mitchell of Springfield will earn a $100000 cash fee for four years of work representing A B Huidekeeper of Meadville Pa holder of bonds issued to finance the Missouri Mississippi railroad. The fee is the largest ever awarded to a Springfield firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon County
Tatlow & Mitchell
Springfield
Huidekeeper
Meadville
Baxter Springs Merchant Fatally Shot During Hold Up
Verne Wilson a Baxter Springs merchant was killed while attempting to rob John Hickens and his wife driving home from church. Wilson previously carried out two holdups and his dual life shocked Cherokee county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Wilson
Baxter Springs
John Hickens
Wilson
Cherokee County
Hickens
Electric line survey starts near Excelsior Springs
Fifteen surveyors have begun work from Excelsior Springs on two routes for the Kansas City, Clay County and St Joseph electric line. Promoters reportedly bought a 400 acre farm north of Liberty for the junction point, with one branch to Excelsior Springs and the other to St Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Springs
Kansas City
Clay County
Jury awards 30000 in libel suit against Rural New Yorker
E. G. Lewis, St. Louis publisher, won $30,000 damages after a 90 minute jury deliberation in St. Louis county circuit court. He had sued the Rural New Yorker for $250,000 for alleged libel in a bitterly contested case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
E. G. Lewis
St. Louis
New Yorker
Mack S. Dodd
St. Louis County
Rasco Sentenced for Barnard Family Murder Taken to St Joseph Jail
Hez Rasco, convicted of the murder of the Oda Hubbell family of four near Barnard on November 20, 1910, is moved to Buchanan county jail at St. Joseph by order of the Nodaway county court. Rasco awaits a supreme court appeal decision after officers found Saks in his cell and removed him to prevent escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hez Rasco
St. Joseph
Oda Hubbell
Barnard
Buchanan County
Nodaway County
Saks
Rasco
Supreme Court
Springfield Court of Appeals Reviews Two Appeals
The July call handed down opinions reversing the lower court in the $10,000 Bertie Ervin vs St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway damage suit and affirming dismissal of the suit among members of the Springfield Cumberland Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie Ervin
St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Company
Springfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Springfield Court of Appeals
Auto crash fatally injures farmer Ernest Mueller
Ernest C. Mueller a wealthy farmer north of St Joseph was impaled on a pole when his car plunged over a ten foot embankment. He was driving with his three sons. the eldest boy was badly hurt while the two younger sons escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest C. Mueller
St. Joseph
Montgomery County Fair Dates Set Despite Drought
The Montgomery county fair and agricultural meeting will be in Montgomery City from September 12 to 15 despite dry weather and uncertain corn crops. Light rains have improved prospects. A six day Chautauqua will start August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Montgomery City
Folk declines speech at Menigoneey County Old Settlers reunion
Former Governor Joseph Folk notifies the Menigoneey County Old Settlers association that he cannot attend the August 5 reunion. Governor Had and other Missouri figures are slated to speak at the event.
Knights of Columbus Hold Tri-State Meeting at Salina
Salina has secured the tri state gathering of the Knights of Columbus covering Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma set for October 12. The event brings together members from the three states for the conference and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Salina
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Stranger Held in Missouri on Assault Charge
A man from Ash Grove is jailed in Springfield after a 10 year old girl, Jane Eaton, identified him as attempting to lure her for an assault near Norwood. The incident began at Frisco station in Ash Grove where Eaton and his children sat when the man offered to guide the girl to a nearby well. The girl was brought back to the station badly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ash Grove
Jane Eaton
W. D Eaton
Norwood
Eaton
Asylum Applies Scientific Farming on State Hospital Farm
Scientific farming at the large farm linked to the state hospital for the insane at St. Joseph shows success. The garden is in poor condition and pastures are dry, yet the dairy herd of about 110 cows remains in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asylum
State Hospital
Insame
St. Joseph
Fisherman Shot by Camper in Bates County Jail
Edgar Speck Strange is in Bates County jail awaiting the outcome of shotgun wounds to Henry Reeder of Adrian. Reeder and other young men were fishing on the Grand river when a camper fired, sending the group fleeing the tenting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camper
Edgar Speck Strange
Bates County
Henry Reeder
Adrian
Reeder
Grand River
Missouri fruit crop estimate notes thin apples and 15 percent peaches
The forecast reports a thin apple crop well distributed across the state and a 15 percent peach crop also well distributed over Missouri. The estimate portrays a mixed fruit year with variability in yields across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Ignoramus Question Sparks Lecturer Media Storm
A heckler challenges a lecturer on immigration wealth and trusts. The orator takes a sip of water, then directs a sharp rebuke at the questioner. Lightning-like glare and a demand to advertise leaves the audience cheering as the man exits defeated.
Cure That Sore Throat Paxtine Gargle Ad
Advertisement for Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic claiming it prevents and cures sore throat. Describes gargling a small amount in water to relieve soreness and strengthen mucous membranes. States price 25 or 50 cents a box and free samples, by The Paxton Toilet Co. Boston MA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
New Minister Seeks Secret Supply in Puck Dialogue
A character asks for a supply before accepting his charge. The deacon confirms a stock exists and agrees to show its location and provide a key, warning the new minister to handle it as carefully as the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon
Puck
Blue Bluing Product Ad Appeals to Laundresses
A vintage advertisement touts Blue Bluing as a 20 year standard wash day staple. It promises stronger blue color than liquid alternatives, economy from less water, easy handling, and spill resistance. Available in 5 and 10 cent sizes with grocer locations suggested.
The Man Who Sued the Widow
A St. Louis man sues a widow for $100,000 alleging she refused to marry him. The suit, described with sharp social commentary, frames a quarrel over marriage and money in legal terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Houston Post
In the Office Aide-memoire Hints at Possible Firing
A brief exchange suggests concern over a report. The phrases imply administrative troubles and a possible personnel dismissal. No names or places are provided.
Shake Into Your Shoes Antiseptic Powder Ad
An old advertisement promotes Allens Foot-Base antiseptic powder for tired swollen feet. It claims rest and comfort and makes walking a delight. Sold everywhere with a reminder not to accept substitutes. Sample address given in Olmsted Le Roy N. Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Soothing Syrup for Teething Aids Children
An old Variety Life remark contrasts George and an actor on natural acting. The snippet mentions Mre Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children teething, claiming it softens gums reduces inflammation and eases pain. The ad-like line asserts cures wind colic and promotes relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Mre
Winslow
Black Looks Wasteful on Color Blind People
A brief remark notes that black fashion choices may not suit those with color vision deficiency, suggesting practicality matters over style in color perception.
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Western
Gorsuch
Moll
Rex McDonald
Ben Middleton
Mexico
Rex
Sedalia Young Men's Christian Association
William H. Powell
Citizens’ National Bank
Powell
Convention Hall
Association
Coca-Cola CO
Coca-Cola
Ron
Applic
9Th St
Dr. Kimer & Co
Binghemton, N
P. Marekd Mayes
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