Tariff and reciprocity debate on U.S. Canada farm wheat prices
A Minneapolis discussion notes that before navigation closed on the Great Lakes Canadian prices for wheat rival U S levels due to lower western freight costs. It argues that future rail links and larger Canadian storage will equalize markets, with trade between the two nations benefiting farmers and avoiding price disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Minneapolis
Minn
Northwest
Canadian
Great Lakes
Grand Trunk
Moncton
N. B
Winnipeg
Atlantic
Liverpool
Gulf
Minnesota
Europe
Exposition Impressions From the World’s Fair in St Louis
A Union reader letter from E E Stevens praises the vast scale artistic beauty and liberal education offered by the St Louis World’s Fair. He urges families to visit early saving now for a trip that will teach more than any school year and notes national representation and music programs under the Bureau of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Stevens
Minneapolis Union
St. Louis
Union
New York
Bureau of Music
Out of the Ordinary at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
The letter lauds the World Fair shows on unique materials in statues and grounds at Birmingham Alabama. It extols the vast grounds and halls filled with art science and natural beauty, urging every parent to see the event while promising an unforgettable visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Amused millionaires honor conductor on famed train
The so called millionaire train from Morristown to Hoboken honored conductor David Sanderson with a watch and purse of gold after a speech. He joked about his success and lack of trouble with drunks, provoking laughter from the wealthy passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morristown
N. J
Hoboken
Finance
David Sanderson
Sanderson
Sinderson
Not Interested Bimmelstein Encounter Reported
Fragmentary notes describe an incident involving Bimmelstein and a car restraint scene early one morning. The text references patrons and pardons but lacks clear context or complete details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bimmelstein
Hymn of the West and World’s Fair Music
Poet Ed mund Clarence Stedman wrote the Hymn of the West at the World’s Fair invitation. Harvard’s John K Paine set it to music. Debut set for opening day April 30 by a 600 voice chorus. Other works include Vanderstuken march and Hadley waltz. Statues depict regional themes and materials from coal to almonds.
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Stedman
Edmund Clarence Stedman
John K. Paine
Harvard University
Frank Vanderstuken
Cincinnati Orchestra
Henry K. Hadley
Remarkable Nippur Find Distorts Tailor’s Bill
A Brooklyn Eagle highlight notes a University of Pennsylvania Nippur expedition uncovering a well preserved and authenticated tailor's bit nearly 5 000 years old. The tale contrasts the relic with a comical 5 600 year old tailor's bill, underscoring skepticism about collecting ancient charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pennsylvania
Bimmelstein
Brooklyn Eagle
Royal visitors promised for next summer in United States
The article lists expected royal visits to the United States next summer including King Leopold of Belgium King Menelik II of Abyssinia the German crown prince the Swedish crown prince and the Chinese crown prince, outlining promises made so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Land of the Free
Leopoldy
Belgium
Menelek
Abyssinia
Germany
Sweden
China
World's Fair notes reveal vast exhibits and souvenir stamps
The notes claim exhibits total twenty thousand carloads and a stamping machine will imprint the likeness of a World's Fair building on a penny for collectors. The Inside Inn on the fair grounds under Exhibition control offers 2,359 rooms.
Messenger Boy Congressman Hardwick Mistaken for Page
Congressman Hardwick of Georgia, a young looking figure, was mistaken for a House page by a reading clerk who asked him to fetch paper from Gen Grosvenor's desk. Later the chair recognized the beardless messenger who had delivered a long speech on the southern race problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Hardwick
House
Georgia
Gen. Grosvenor
Hardwick
South
The Crinoline Is Coming and Fashion’s New Full Skirts
The article discusses the return of crinoline and skirts with extreme fullness, especially at the front, predicting a fashion shift away from flexible drape toward stiffened petticoats that will shape the silhouette of the near future.
Western Canada climate praised for rapid crop yields
An article extols Western Canada for an excellent climate with an elevation around 1800 feet, bracing air, moderate rainfall, and long sunny periods. It notes July highs of 66 in Winnipeg and 62 in Prince Albert, rapid crop maturity aided by 18 inches of annual moisture, and harvest in August. Cyclones and blizzards are listed as unknown.
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Canada
Minnesota
R F. Stupart
The
Meteorological Service For
Canadian Northwest Territories
Winnipeg
Prince Albert
England
Saskatchewan
Business Instinct. Tottle Twinkletoes dialogue at courtroom
The exchange shows a frightened Crank threatening to shoot, while Flossie Foolytes says she believed it was a scheme engineered by her press agent. Judge presides over a tense moment with sharp lines separating fear from performance.
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Flossie
Allen's Foot-Ease Powder Ad From Le Roy NY
Ask your dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease a powder that rests the feet and cures corns bunions swollen sore hot callous aching sweating feet and ingrowing nails. Allen's Foot-Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. At all druggists and shoe stores 25 cents. No substitute. Sample mailed free address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Things About Japan from a Far Perspective
The note parodies stereotypes about Japan describing fashion, mores, and daily life with sharp humor. It claims Japanese kiss only via foreign aid, lacks pens and ink, houses without chimneys, and other tongue in cheek contrasts such as boots without trousers and snakes without poison.
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Fueer
Japan
Growing Girls Benefit From Dodd's Kidney Pills
West Pembroke Me March 21 Mrs A L Smith says Dodd's Kidney Pills are best remedy for growing girls. Her daughter aged thirteen suffered from Crazy Spells lasting a week with yellowed eyes and poor appetite. After using about a dozen boxes the spells stopped and she stays well with occasional treatment. Mothers should heed her advice for healthier futures.
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West Pembroke
A. L. Smith
Dodd
Behind a Team of Kickers in Government Feats
A quip notes that a man entering public service soon discovers he trails a strong group of effective aides and specialists, likening governance to a field dominated by skilled kickers and supporters.
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Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Vulcan
Mississippi
Alabama
Utah
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
John Stewart
Louisiana
Mephistophoeles
Lot
California
Western
Saskatchewan Valley
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