Lands for settlement in Western Canada attract settlers
The Canadian Government opens lands for settlement and offers free allotment to settlers. Agents in distant states field numerous inquiries about access, with many reporting prosperity and favorable climate for sericultural and diversified farming. Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta are highlighted for varied farming, stock raising and mild winters, with information on railway rates and illustrated pamphlets to be sent by the Interior Department in Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eYaing
Grispes
Sétilamient
Manitoba
Asainaboin
Alberta
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Canada
Uate
Land of Plenty
Department Interior
Otteawa
Minnesota
Ben Davies
East 3Rd St. Paul
Wisconsin
T. C. Currie
Stevens Point
Wis
Puzzle map and health ads in a 19th century issue
A mixed page features a Chicago Great Western puzzle sending a heavy cardboard map of the United States with questions on state geography, plus notices for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders, Dr. Samuel Pitcher Castoria branding, Hall's Catarrh Cure, and medication ads. Also contains a government land report, a promotional note for Hostetter's Bitters, and seed company promotions seeking reader engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Castoria
Spricher
Gastoria
Marie Dr. Samuel Pitcher
Uyanis
Magsachusee
Das
Chas. H. Fletcher
Mothers of America
Dte
Chas. H. Pletcher
Centaur Company
Chas A. Fisteler
Samuel Pitcher
A Beautiful Girl's Affliction
A Maryland family recounts a daughter's rapid decline from health to emaciation and nervous collapse. Doctors failed to help. after receiving Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pais People, the patient showed immediate improvement and regained vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liv
Hha
Narvaua
Miraculous Cure Promised for Impure Blood and Nerve Fatigue
An 1807 testimonial recounts a dramatic improvement after prolonged use of a medicine for impure blood and nervous strain. The subject credits doctors, air therapy, and a regimen of eight boxes, claiming the old trouble never returned and labeling the cure nearly miraculous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yraxx Toor
Mnea
Dairy and Poultry Notes From the Illinois Board Report
The twelfth annual report of the Illinois Board of Live Stock Commissioners discusses Texas fever, dipping trials, and the risk of disease transmission from southern to northern cattle. It details tuberculosis in dairy cattle, calls for tuberculin testing, and notes glanders in horses. The piece also covers cattle quarantines, the mallein test, and urges legislative action. It includes dairy practices, udder care, and feeding advice, plus poultry shipping, Irish butter, scale control in pruning, and a note on Jerusalem Jew relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dironten Ly Vitinoln
Tate Board of Live Stock Commissioners of
Ilinois
Bureau of Animal Industry
Fort Worth
Texas
Illinois
Koch
McHenry County
Glandera
Board
Hair Vigor Promises Restoration Against Baldness
An advertisement extols Dr. Ayer's Hair Vigor as a practical remedy to prevent hair loss and promote healthy growth. It claims to nourish the scalp, remove dandruff, restore color, and halt thinning, citing a Spencer Iowa resident who reports regrowth after three months. A free Curebook is offered on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main St
Springfeld
Mars
A. Spring
Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Dr. Ayer
Ayer
Mick
Green
Alderman
Spencer
Lowell
A Dictionary For Two Cents Offered By Dr Williams Co
An advertisement notes a 10000 word dictionary by Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady New York compact and useful includes synonyms and forms. It promises completeness and conciseness with minimal space and offers order by mail with a two cent stamp. It claims the Rome cemetery holds over 6000000 interred and markets remedies including No To Beer and Sloff tobacco cure amid other sales pitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo m Mighetta
Addrens Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Adverts and curiosities in a curious publication
The piece mentions long tunnels and ads, urging readers to rent advertisements for bargains. It references Nenad the Advertisements and proclaims silver deers reliable in sending what they advertise, while joking about disbelief and a racking chair in the ark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nenad
Smoke Sledge Cigarettes Offer Read Like Ad
An old ad notes Bmoke Sledge cigarettes offered at 20 for 5. da with copy claiming temptation balances character and fate. The fragment hints at period promotional language and moral framing typical of the era.
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Wortp
Mother Gray
Ad. Allen
Olmsted
LaRoy
Lafayette
Ind
H. H. Green
Atlanta
Pacut-she
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Cheney
West & Truax
Wholesale Drugelsta
Wal
DaingiFrone
Mkinley
Balzer
Stampe
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
The
Styx
Charon
Detroit Jurnal
Klondike
St. Paul
Bradpory
Paul
Youth's Companion
Columbus Ave
Boston
Thatolog Family
Straten Eerly Sentinel
Denver
Colo
SUN
Addrard An
Star Tobacco
Dairy and Poultry
Little
Gefora
Haecker
Saya Xo
Orange Judd
Farm Institute
Bro. C. P. Goodrich
Sheboygan County
Louisiana
Georgia
Towa
Wilson
Curtis
Bennett
Gabrilson
Wallaces
Hecker Horne
Iowa
A.X. Hyatt
South Water Street
Ireland
England
the Society For Relief of Persecuted Jews
Abraham's Vineyard
Jerusalem
Spencer, Towa
Winslow
Europe
Rome
Philadelphia
Pat
Anta
South America
CANDY
Gathartic
Starting Remedy Co
Montreal
Aaas
Jacobs Oil
Manufactura
Walter Bakers
Gcoa
Dorchester
Mass
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Estant
Erick
Gala Alari
Ime
CFL
Lee
Wallaires
Cancer Siuission
Iola Sanitarium
Iola
Sanovensr Sobol
Brit
M. Ukéen Slu
Bef Natired Thompson
Aistis Lane
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