Settlement Potential in Saskatoon District Highlighted
A correspondent extols the Saskatoon area in Western Canada as a prime settlement zone for American migrants. Soils are rich black and lighter loams, both highly productive with alluvial subsoil. South Saskatchewan River aids navigation. climate praised for mild summers, dry winters, and early crop maturity with ample water and fuel.
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United States
Canada
Saskatoon
South Saskatchewan
Government of Canada
Saskatchewan Valley
United States Boundary Line
Allen's Foot-Ease Free Sample Offer
Free sample offer for Allen's Foot-Ease powder sent to Le Roy New York. Claims to cure tired sweaty damp swollen feet and ease tight shoes. Also advertised as a cure for corns and bunions with druggists and shoe stores selling it for 26 cents.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
He Caught Her Fairly in a Strange Meeting
A reporter on a political meeting journey writes a shorthand letter to a colleague. He mentions a pretty young woman behind him and a potential stenographer. The woman confronts him, exclaiming and blushing as she turns away in indignation.
How Topeka Got Its Name Origin Story
Charles M Murdoch explains Topeka's name from a May 1857 visit to the Otoe mission in Marshall County Kansas The Otoe and Missouri tribes named him Topeka meaning white breast or missionary at home after seeing his old fashioned open-breasted vest The note appears in the Marshall County Kansas News.
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Topeka
Charles M. Murdock
Marshall County
Kansas
Otoe
North Hne
Presbyterian Home Missionary Society
Otee
Missouri
Cather
Grain-O replaces coffee for children and costs four times less
A diet ad touts Grain-O as a nourishing grain drink for kids that tastes like coffee when prepared properly and costs about a quarter of the price. It claims the product is sold by all grocers, and the copy hints at moral sentiment through unrelated proverbs about love and dress.
A Month's Test Free and Train Excursions to Lincoln
Dyspepsia remedy offer from Dr. Shoop invites letters from Racine Wisconsin area for six bottles with pay only if cured. Nickel Plate Road advertises excursion tickets to Lincoln Nebraska for German Baptist Conference at one fare round trip with May 28 to May 27 travel window andJune 4 return. Fort Wayne agents listed. Winslow's Soothe and Sleep for Children advertised with gum softening and anti wind colic at two and a half cents a bottle.
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Dr. Shoop
Racine
Wis
Eupresa
Doctor touts Dodd's Kidney Pills in open letter
In Benton Illinois on May 20 R H Dunaway MD publishes an open letter praising Dodd's Kidney Pills for curing Diabetes and kidney disease. He claims five boxes ended his illness and asserts the medicine is the best in the world and endorsed by physicians.
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Benton
Ill
R. H. Dunaway
Piace
Dodd
M. D
Grain O Healthful Grain Drink Beats Coffee
Grain O is a pure grain based drink said to aid digestion calm nerves and improve complexion. It is inexpensive and tastes like coffee while avoiding its side effects, offered at 15 and 25 cents. In Indian waters fish under sixteen inches must be returned, and in some rivers under eight pounds as well.
Pan-American Exposition Opens in Buffalo May 1
Nickel Plate Road announces excursion rates for the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo with a special one and one third fare round trip valid April 30 to return within fifteen days. A one fare plus $1.00 rate applies for May Tuesdays returnable within five days. Contact agent C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Ind for details. Every man is rich or poor according to the proportion between his desires and his enjoyments. Johnson.
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Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Johnson
Printer urged to use Eagle Linen Paper for letters
A directive insists on using Eagle Linen Paper for all letter paper, stating it is the proper standard and advising to refuse any alternative. The guidance emphasizes consistency and quality in stationery selection.
One Cent a Mile to Pan-American Exposition by Nickel Plate
Travel offer to Buffalo via Nickel Plate Road with May 16 and 20 departures. Train from Claypool Indiana at 6:92 PM arrives Buffalo 7:85 AM next morning. Return within three days on Peerless Trip of Daily Express Trains. see bills at intermediate stations or contact C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana for rates and times.
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Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
Claypool
Ind
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
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Ayer
John P. Hodnette
Brooklyn, N. Y
Western Canada
Lincoln
Neb
German Baptist Conference
R. J. Hamilton
Winslow
Bill
Kind Ladies’ Journal
St. Jacobs Oil
Ererret
Camae
Iain
Tone
Maala
Avalaiboia
Standard Oil Company
Ater
Detroit
Wilhal
Ritenhousa St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Guara
Rae
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