Fighting Federals Behind Chicago Federal League Leaders
The piece profiles Charles Weeghman and W M Walker as pivotal figures in Chicago’s Federal League setup. It highlights Weeghman’s rise from a restaurant night man to a diversified businessman, Walker’s fish industry power and rivals, and James A. Gilmore as president who built a social, sales oriented network. The article emphasizes luck, fighting instinct, and ambition shaping the new league’s leadership.
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Money
Ness
Luck
Federal League
Charles Weeghman
Booth
West
Walker
Chicago
Weeghman
James A. Gilmore
Gilmore
Salvia Hair Tonic Promises New Growth and Beauty
Advertises Salvia as a guaranteed hair growth tonic that stops shedding, restores color, and prevents baldness by strengthening roots. Claims expert chemists blend the formula. women will find it a suitable hair dressing. Large bottle offered at 50 cents by Cranbrook Drug and Book Co.
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Cranbrook Drug and Book Co
Thousands Out of Work in Canada and Toronto Slump
The article notes a severe employment crisis since 1897 reforms with 15 000 workers roaming Toronto streets seeking jobs and 2500 losing work between December 20 and New Year. City council acts, arranging civic works to provide employment amid grim economic strain.
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Sinc Canada
Tarif
Wise
Laurier
Canada
Toronto
Canada in Crisis Under Tory Misrule Across Cities
Across Winnipeg Regina and Montreal reports show thousands unemployed and aid strained. Militias prepared for martial law as charity groups face heavy taxation while shortages persist. Pro-Liberal contrasts blame Conservative policy for higher taxes spending and higher living costs.
Adler-i-ka touted as quick bowel cleanser by local druggist
Local druggist Beattie Murphy Drug Co promotes Adler-i-ka to Cranbrook customers. The remedy, a buckthorn bark glycerine mixture, claims to cleanse bowels and relieve sour stomach gas and constipation with just one dose, noting immediate relief and quick action.
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Cranbrook
Adler-i-ka
Beattie-Murphy Drug Co
Business Men in Theatricals Eye Graustark Interest
Readers ask why Graustark cannot be brought to town as United Play Company of Chicago claims to hold western territory for major New York and London stage successes including the famed play Graustark. Local inquiry notes the attraction’s potential popularity and asks for prospects.
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United Play Company of
Chicago
New York
London
Graustark
Ady
May Visit Here at Au ditorium for Graustark
Manager Sam Baldwin of the Auditorium says he has heard from the United Play Company that a date might be arranged here for Graustark. This is the kind of attraction the city wants.
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Sam Baldwin
United Play Company
Pair of light bob sleighs for sale advertised
Notice appears to be part of a public land prospecting notice filed December 23, 1913. Anna Belden and R. G. Belibes seek a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on lands along Michel Creek in East Kootenay, about twelve miles northwest of the Canadian Pacific Railway, covering 610 acres more or less.
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District of
East Kootenay
Michel Creek
Canadian Pacific Railway
Dee
Anna Belden
R. G. Belibes
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Avenue Theatre
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Royal Victoria Theatre
Victoria
By J. Ashley Stevens
Lake Shore Drive
W. M. Walker
Mr. Weeghman
Winnipeg
Regina
Saskatchewan
Montreal
Nhon
Sane Liberal
Ing
Providence
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Borden
Apply Herald
Coal and Petroleum Notice
Buchanan's
B. C. Agents
Radiger P. O. Box 500
British Columbia
Jos, Brault
Canadian Hotel
John G. Mitchell
Taxidermost
Xaremcry
Prop
Calgary, Alta
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