Rainfall myths in the Great West questioned
N. W. L. of Journal letters debunks claims of settled rainfall in western Nebraska and eastern Colorado. He cites farm struggles in Phillips county, Colorado, and argues that irrigation and prevailing prosperity are overestimated. The piece praises careful farming, deep plowing, and efficient stock feeding to build prosperity.
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Missouri
Nebraska
Colorado
The
Holyoke
Phillips County
Herald
Farmeura
the Herald
Kansas
Great West
Journal
Mystery surrounds missing Viscount Boyle in London
Foul play is suspected as the missing Viscount Boyle, heir to the Earl of Shanngr, remains unseen in London with fears others in the family may have followed him into obscurity. A brother's search in Australia yielded no clues as to his movements or fate.
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London
Viscount Boyle
Earl of Shanngr
Lord Boyle
Australia
Yorke
Lorillards
Grant
Peppig
Fisherman
England
Breeders urged to choose one strong cattle line and proper feed
The Homestead argues for selecting a single best adapted breed with good grass, shelter, and care, warning against mixing breeds and relying on cheaper sires. It cites western farmers’ past failures with scrub stock and urging earnest adoption of well-raised cattle, butter, and beef. It also notes a testimonial for Northrop & Lyman's Vegetable Discovery from a Toronto upholsterer.
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Jersey
New Threshing Rig Trial Demonstrates Manitoba Adaptation
The Morden Monitor reports the J J Case Threshing Machine Company's agitator separator with rocking twitter and swinging stacker, sold by H S Westbrook of Winnipeg, was tested near Portage la Prairie. A 14 horsepower centre crank engine powered the rig, praised by farmers for its completeness and adaptability to Manitoba conditions.
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Morden Monitor
J.J. Case Threshing Machine Company
H.S. Westbrook
Winnipeg
Portage
Prairie
Manitoba
J. S. Case Co
W. W. Dinge
J. I. Case T. M. Co
H. S. Westbrook
Case Company
Territories
Weatbrook
Stanley Named Governor of Congo State
London reports King Leopold has named Stanley as governor of the Congo State. Stanley will assume the duties of the office in 1891.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Brussels
Stanley
Leopold
Congo
Curious Horses and Their Odd Racing Cranks
A survey of famous racehorses and their quirky behaviors before races. Elkwood avoids wet tracks, Parole and Goldsmith Maid show anticipation and strategic pacing, Gen Yorke resists liquor, and Fisherman favors cloudy winds. Also a noted domestic remedy advertisement closes the piece.
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Elkwood
Brooklyn
Parole
England
Goldsmith
Budd Doble
Advertise to Grow Eastern Indiana Towns and Prosper
A correspondent urges towns in Eastern Indiana to use newspapers to attract growth and wealth. The piece argues that active advertising will foster cityhood and that print media influence is strongest where perfoming readers are engaged. It cites printer ink as key to economic advancement and regional recognition.
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Indiana
Cleveland (O
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Duncan J. Campbell
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Quebec Fire Insurance Co
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Liye Aus
Confederation Life Association
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Beaver Line Ocean Steamships
Europe
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Geo. H. Jamieson
Taylor
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the People's
Macleod & Pincher Creek
A. W. Bleasdell & CO
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Fred Pace
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JOS. Nixon
W. S. Anderton
Watchmaker & Jeweller
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Macleod Hotel
Harry Taylor
Macleod
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R. T. Barker
White Browze Monument
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Victoria Armory
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Montreal
Photographic Studio
Geo. Axderton
PRGP
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Pincher Creek
Branced
Iwayiay
Sting
High River
Chas, T. Knox
Fachelors
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Herve Bret
Macleod Judicinal
Phiche Creek
Pinto
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Batrescher Iu
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Manchester, Ontario Co
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Homestead
J. R.allen
Toronto
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