Productive Power of Western Canada Soil
Winnipeg correspondence asserts Western Canada soils show superior grain potential with high yields despite late sowing and early August frost. It cites 100000 acres sown to winter wheat in Southern Alberta and notes large tracts available for homesteads with 160 acres free. A Craik Saskatchewan letter cites a Dahlia blooming 80 days after planting as example of local productivity.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Alberta
Craik
Saskatchewan
To the Best of His Knowledge
A classroom exchange reveals a boy’s confusion over the word nationality as the teacher tests him. The pupil explains they recently moved from Nebraska, highlighting a lighthearted moment about language and immigration in a small town.
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Ayesha
Nassar
A Cough Remedy With Glycerine Pine Oil and Whisky
A vintage cure claims two ounces glycerine one half ounce concentrated pine oil and half pint whisky mixed and shaken for dosing every four hours. It promises to cure any curable cough or break a cold in 24 hours. Pine oil sold for medicinal use comes in sealed half ounce vials to protect from heat and light.
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USA
Wedding Trip Mystery On Mountain Oil Streak
In a mountain setting near the Summer Hotel guests note a long white streak on the ground near the inn. Laughter turns to concern as the line is suspected to be oil spilled during the couple Carlo and their party’s wedding journey.
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Carlo
School adds stenographers and notes telegraphy success
Going Sorte Monday Baker's Business colors Miss C Johnson into a stenographer post in the office of Attorney Jasell, LaMoure today. Gudrun Lund takes a similar position in President Rastad's office, Moorend. Six ABC students enter various positions recently as the telegraphy department proves a success. For catalog address Grand Forks or Parso.
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C. Johnson
Attoney Jasell
LaMoure
Gudrun Lund
Rastad
Moorrend
Grand Forks
Beisian Hairs and a Brussels Meeting
A quirky reminiscence recalls meeting a clever Brussels specialist whose expertise lay in Beisian hairs. The speaker suggests he could earn big money in America if he joined the venture, highlighting a curious, old world trade tale.
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Brussels
America
Sip Vole Cream to Crescent Creamery Co
A payment note indicates a transfer from Sip Vole Cream to Crescent Creamery Co in St Paul Minnesota for mugs and prices.
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Crescent Creamery Co
St. Paul Minn
Wrine
A Plain Man Monkey Joke Exchanges Wry Quotes
A short humorous exchange features a man asking for a coat to fit a monkey and another replying he has no such garment. The banter pivots on wordplay about monkey business as a punchline.
Tender Spots and Age Sparks in Public Taste
An odd social echo piece from Fargo notes common tender spots in people, reflecting on how touchy subjects like baldness and age provoke reactions. the quirky monologue links personal sensitivity to public perception.
Hides Pelts and Woof Sold to BH Minneapolis
Advertisement urges shipping hides and pelts to W. Hide & Fur Co in Minneapolis. Mentions smoking dangers and a volcano related eruption motif, with warning about the harmful effects.
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W. Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Ayesha Defeats Tyrant in Egyptian Village Sale
Nassar, a Cairo bailiff, sues to seize Ali’s property to force a marriage with Ayesha. A mysterious stranger reveals the landlord’s son, exposes extortion and forgery, and stops the sale. Ayesha and the suitor wed, while Nassar is jailed for fifteen years.
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Ayesha
Nassar
Ali
Fatma
Cairo
Villaiy
Styles in waists show popular waistcoat effects and draped belts
The piece highlights waistcoat effects on silk waists and chemisette lace trims, with draped belts and front buttoning, plus unlined silk blouses for interchangeable wear. It notes taf feta, chiffon, net, satin and embroidery details, and describes several blue, white, and striped silk designs with lace and crochet trimming.
Fashion notes on fabrics and furs with new gowns and accessories
The article surveys latest costume trends including cream serge gowns with long skirts and cross straps, silk trimmed bodices, and cornflower blue crinoline hats. It lists materials like serge silk and tassels, describes new colors dead old rose and dull blue, patent leather shoes, and suggests lavish fur pieces and neckpieces using full skins and animal heads in fashion.
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Ermine
Cloth and Satin Dress Complements for Afternoon Wear
Elaborate outfits feature a cloth skirt cut snug at the hips with a wide flaring lower section and machine stitching. Satin Directoire coats, rich lace trims, and felt hats with satin ribbon complete the ensembles in dark copper-green and buff tones with gold and ecru accents.
Bead Necklaces Take Paris Fashion Spotlight
From Paris comes a trend stressing large bead necklaces in amber coral topaz and amethyst to color outfits. The look pairs a necklace hue with matching millinery details and often echoes it in the petticoat. elegance centers on a black-face cloth coat and skirt with a satin hat and amber accents.
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Paris
Nightgown in Empire Style for Ladies
For those who prefer empire style nightgowns this design offers comfort. Suitable for nainsook Indian calico cambric or maddapal lam, it has a square yoke over the shoulders, double material edged with insertion, and ribbon threaded through the inserted gathers. Center front opening under a tiny box pleat. Materials: five yards 36 inches wide and about four yards insertion.
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Nainsock
Coral Buckles Highlight Rose Bonquet Adornments
Coral buckles described in quaint rose bon quets adorn black silk webbing belts, adding decorative detail to period fashion notes.
Night Sweats Cure Claim From Peruna Alongside Regretful Letter
A Chicago woman writes of long night sweats and loss of appetite before taking Peruna on advice of Dr. Hartman. She credits four months treatment and five bottles with a full recovery, noting she is a widow with six children and works daily. She invites others to write for details.
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Lizzie Lowr
13Th St
Chicago
Dr. Hartman
Stock Exchange Seats Sold For Fifty Thousand Dollars
A speaker asks if abandoned seats due to back taxes are available and notes seats on the New York Stock Exchange previously cost fifty thousand dollars. The exchange cost appears high and prompts doubt about investing at such figures.
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New York Stock Exchange
Her Views Principal of Public School
A reader asks about corporal punishment in schools. A new boy's mother replies that when children misbehave they should be thrashed.
Fall in the North Woods Near Adirondacks Snow Beauty
A Returned Vacation Goer praise notes fall snow in Adirondacks where lakes froze and air seemed whiter than summer. He recalls hotels closing as bear hunting lures him to quieter northern towns while New York remains open for business.
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Adirondacks
New York
Louisiania
Texas girl credits Postum with improved nerves and health
A Texas girl describes starting Postum after coffee and noticing relief from nervousness indigestion and headaches. She reports clearer skin improved complexion and continued teaching without discomfort after switching from coffee. She notes others try Postum after proper preparation and find it delicious.
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Texas
Postum
Postum ‘Co
Tle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Dector
J. H. Rindlaub
Fargo, N. D
Maurice Wolff
Abassah
Venus
Muhammedan
Old Ali
Wells
Peru
North Woods
Madi
Yeutin
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