Canada’s Prosperity Shown In Immigrant and Railway Boom
The New York Times reports Canada’s rising prosperity in 1912 with eight shiploads of European immigrants bound for Canada and a large budget surplus. It notes railways and canals funded to expand capacity and a booming construction labor demand, while Americans move across the border seeking cheaper land and opportunity.
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The
New York Times
Canada
United States
Dominion
St. Paul
Just His Luck in Odd Grievance Over Five-Dollar Find
A humorous note describes Touch blaming a past debt for his mood after finding a five-dollar bill. He grumbles because the man he owed four dollars happened to see him pick up the money. The piece highlights a quirky, tongue in cheek complaint from a local figure.
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Touch
Baby's eczema cured by Cuticura remedies
Mrs. Mary W. Ramsey of Colorado Springs reports her three week old son suffered eczema spreading from cheeks to arms and body, forming scales. After stopping a doctor and using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the eruption faded, teething outbreaks cleared, and by age two the child was healthy with soft skin and curls. Free samples offered by Cuticura Department L Boston.
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Mary W. Ramsey
E. Jackson St
Colorado Springs
Col
The Sham Battle Provokes Lively Pant-Hurting Pants Incident
The militia staged spring maneuvers with many women watching as a captain ordered a private to emerge. The private claimed to be technically wounded by torn pants from thorny bushes, insisting he cannot come out.
Telegraphed light lights Dorothy's home
Hostess questions the guest about gas use and Dorothy explains that all illumination comes via telegraph.
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Dorothy
Garfield Tea Promises Gentle Natural Relief
The advertisement touts Garfield Tea as a gentle natural solution for severe costiveness. It claims persuasive action without harsh effects, positioning the product as a reliable aid for regular bowel movement.
German Silver Alloy Composition Briefly Defined
German silver is an alloy composed of nickel copper and zinc. It combines metals to achieve a pale silver appearance and corrosion resistance without containing actual silver.
Why Babies Die Says Care Like Breeding Puppies
Mrs. L. S. B. Robinson of Baby Welfare Association warns Bethel Club on infant care comparing to thoroughbred puppies. She urges restraint from bouncing babies, stresses proper feeding, hygiene, and fly control to reduce infant mortality and improve child welfare.
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St. Paul
America
Baby Welfare Clinics Provide Advice and Formula Guidance
Reading from a historic report, the clinics aim to help mothers with nutrition and proper feeding. Officials encourage weekly weight checks to detect potential health issues early. The centers distribute formula and provide guidance on child care and diet.
Ex Priest Hoards Gems After Poison Death
Berlin reports ex priest Dr. Liebe died after drinking anisette in a dingy flat. Police found a $375000 cache of jewels in an old iron safe, including 230 sapphires 218 diamonds 164 turquoises 50 rubies and many pearls. The collection's centerpiece is a golden communion chalice set with 428 stones.
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Berlin
Liebe
India
China
Japan
Hymns Save His Life in Brazilian Wilderness Tale
The Rev. John Daniel McEwen after 12 years in Bahia reveals Moody and Sankey hymns as life saving. He recalls wolves charging him unarmed, then the singing caused the wolves to retreat. He also mentions singing to keep courage near soldiers and startled mules.
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New York
John Daniel McEwen
Bahia
Mr. McEwen
Sankey
Judge Grants Sparse Parole To Robber Who Was Shot
Judge Ralph S Latshaw paroles a prisoner who pleaded guilty to robbery after saying he would stretch the law to give him a chance. The man named Fred Helmer formerly of Boston appeared well to do but claimed loss of wealth from a western project. He attempted robbery when hungry and was captured after being shot.
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Kansas City
Fred Helmer
Boston
Ralph S. Latshaw
Stole Ribbons From Graves In Potteries Cemetery
Two young girls were charged at Fenton Staffordshire with stealing ribbons from wreaths on a new grave in a local cemetery. The prosecuting solicitor cited repeated complaints and the case was disposed with a caution. Inquiries show ribbons are regularly stolen from potteries cemeteries by girls for hair and dress decoration.
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London
Arnold Bennett
Fenton
Staffordshire
Potteries
Child Inhales Nail Dies in Accident Inquest
London inquest heard a two-inch nail found in the lung of a two and a half year old son of a laundryman who died at West London hospital. The doctor testified the nail was inhaled, not swallowed, causing irritation and blood poisoning. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death.
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London
Hammersmith
West London
Blow Up Icebergs London Proposal Stirs Debate
The Newfoundland resident James B B Grant proposes an international iceberg destruction service. He argues explosives could attack bergs at their source before entering navigable waters, potentially lowering insurance rates and reducing collision risk. He recalls massive icebergs and a striking collapse observed from afar.
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London
St. John’s
Newfoundland
James B.B. Grant
Gulf Stream
Greenland
North Atlantic
Lloyds
Tragic Rope Accident Claims Two Sockel Girls
In Mahanoy City Pennsylvania eight year old Annie Sockel and twelve year old Sabina Sockel were crushed by a swirling rope at Buck Mountain quarry dirt plane. The elder lost right hand and left leg while the younger lost both legs. Both are expected to die.
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Mahanoy City
Buck Mountain Collery
Annie
Sabina Sockel
When Troubles Push Limits a Man Reaches Breakpoint
A reflection on endurance where a man nearing his limit faces a new trial. The line suggests that adversity worsens just as one feels relief is near, implying a cycle of fatigue and renewed strain.
Scenes in Jericho from a Jerusalem dawn trek
A correspondent recalls an dawn journey from Jerusalem to Jericho. Travelers note Jericho’s biblical sites including Elisha’s pool, ancient walls, and nearby graves at Lazarus’s tomb. They describe camels, Arab caravans, and the quiet dawn revealing purple hillscapes and holy ruins.
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Jerusalem
Jericho
Rilia
Joshua
Elijah
Elisha
Jordan
Yachens
Cleopatra
Mark Antony
Khan
Good Samaritan
Bethany
Lazarus
Simon
Martha
Mary
Decline in Tuberculosis Deaths Outpaces General Rate
From 1901 to 1910 the U S tuberculosis death rate fell from 196.9 to 160.3 per 100000, an 18.7 percent drop, while overall deaths declined 9.7 percent from 1655.0 to 1495.8. Data from the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis and U S Census reports show a steady drop since 1904, saving about 27 000 lives at current levels.
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United States
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
United States Bureau of the Census
Genuine Maple Sugar Flavor Described by Country Gentleman
An article notes few outside maple districts understand true maple sugar taste. The writer attributes the superior flavor to natural factors similar to vine ripened strawberries and tree picked cherries, while blaming wholesale dealers and mixers for poorer commercial sugar flavor.
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Country Gentleman
Manila Public Tennis Courts to Open at Sunken Gardens
Manila plans ten public tennis courts with baths lockers and reading rooms built by converting the bastion near Victoria gate into a modern club opposite the city hall.
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Manila
City Hall
Victoria Gate
Women Should Be Protected
In Sikeston Missouri and Murrayville Illinois women describe long lasting female health problems and say Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored their strength. They avoided surgery after taking the remedy and regained ability to work at home in daily tasks and social activities.
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Sikeston
Lydia E. Pinkham
Orma Bethune
Murrayville
Ill
Charles Moors
R. RB. No. 3
Murrayville, IL
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