Canadian Wheat Win Boosts New York Land Show Prize
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy of the Canadian Pacific Railway offered 1000 in gold as a prize for the best 100 pounds of wheat grown on the American continent, open to U S and Canadian farmers. Seager Wheeler of Rosthern Saskatchewan won the Marqula wheat, earning prestige for his district and a reputation for clean, seed-worthy grain.
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Thomas Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railway
New -York
Amer
Ica
United States
Canada
New York
Seager
Wheeler
Rostheru
Saskatchewan
Marqula
Rosthern
Regina
Ives
Columbus
Ives Messrs. Hill and Son
British Columbia
Asahel Smith
Colorado Springs
Lethbridge
Alberta
Bletchkisa
Edmonton Bulletin
Christmas Dinner Conquest Prompts a Princess Quest
Molly, a poor seamstress, attends a Belvidere hotel Christmas dinner as a stand‑in guest for Vera Patterson. Mrs. Phelps hopes Molly will attract a millionaire, but Molly enjoys Terry and plans to marry him, rejecting the social climb.
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Maily
Mra Phelps
Vera Patterson
Molly
Mrs. Phelps
Terry
Relgace Strickse
Ike
Phelps
Babe
Billy
Father
Mother
Mia
Hte
Kidney Trouble Promoted as Effective Derby Kidney Pills
An advertisement extols Dr. Derby's Kidney Pills as the best cure for kidney derangements including bladder troubles and rheumatism. It warns kidney issues are deceptive and often mask diabetes dropsy or Bright's disease, urging immediate treatment with 25¢ and 50¢ packages and free samples via Derby Medicine Co. Eaton Rapids, Michigan.
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Bright
Dr. Derby
Derby Medicine Co
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Distressed Fellow Creates Bond With Principal
A New York grammar school principal, an able but plain woman, comforts a sobbing boy who says he has no partner for a two by two exit. She urges him to shake, confessing she has no partner either, highlighting her warm, practical leadership.
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New York
Question for Question from Mr Comrox on a stubborn butler
Mr Comrox plans to discharge his English butler Hawkins for not laughing at his jokes. The exchange reveals his belief that generous pay obliges deference. In a boastful mock conversation he asks which came first the chicken or the eye and Hawkins replies with a quip about order.
Above Him and Her Courtship Remarks
A fragmentary dialogue contrasts class and marriage with a note that a father's status as aviator and a husband as chauffeur influences views. The piece muses on maturity revealing the ability to enjoy life without regret the next morning.
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CS Esteta Raver
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