Wheat farming in Western Canada attracts settlers and investors
An overview notes Canada’s population surge in 1907 and 1908 with 277,376 new residents, highlighting 160 acres of free land per settler and yields of 20 to 40 bushels per acre, with Alberta’s winter wheat reaching 60 bushels. A letter from Frank Morrey of Kelvington, Sask., describes favorable grain and cattle country near Wadena despite harsh winters.
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Montana
United States
Dominion of Canada
Rhine
Rhone
Germany
Russia
Lancashire
Yorkshire
Mississippi
Pacific
Alberta
E. T. Holmes
St. Paul
Minn
Sir
Wadena
Canadian Northern
Frank Morrey
Kelvington
Sack
Western
Saskatchewan
Sle
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Coreen
Lydia E. Pinkham's Remedy Praised by Iowa Woman
Mrs T C Willadsen of Manning Iowa credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her life after years of severe female troubles. She followed the advice given and reports restored health urging other sick women to seek guidance from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Mass.
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Manning
Iowa
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Very Low One Way Rates Via Nickel Plate Road
Auction style travel rates advertised for travel West Northwest Southwest from March 1 to April 30 with local agent contact J C Melenbacker T P A Fort Wayne Indiana. Also a medical ad for Dr R H Kline promising cure for nervous diseases and a free $2 trial offer with address in Philadelphia.
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Nickel Plate Road
West
Northwest
Southwest
J.C. Melenbacker
Fort Wayne
Ind
Kline
Bowie
R. H. Kline
Arch Street
Philadelphias
Washington's Birthday Anthem Reveres Liberty and Valor
A poem praising Washington as the chief of heroes who gave freedom to a nation. It extols evergreen garlands and flags spanning the continent, urging peace, duty, and the service of man as noblest honors, with Spirit of Liberty invoked for blessing.
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Washington
Nations
Heroes Eternal
Washington and the rise of a republic on the frontier
The excerpt recalls Washington’s presidency and the birth of a republic, praising his actions and integrity, and contrasts early nationhood with later degeneration. It notes his relinquishment of power, calls for liberty and country, and references his farewell counsel. A local anecdote then shifts to a Highland clergy motif and a humorous exchange about biblical names Nebuchadnezzar Belshazzar.
Tribute to a Hero Eternal Hezekiah Butterworth
Poetic tribute praising Hezekiah Butterworth with lines about banners tributes and spring angels. The text invokes Washington slumbering, spring, and the school leading to highest achievement, pledging service to man.
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Washington
Hero
Hezekiah Butterworth
Washington a Patriot His Career as a Statesman Marked with Probity
The article lauds George Washington as a model statesman and patriot who united prudence judgment and selflessness to organize a nation establish a republic and lead a decisive eight year war He and his vision helped found a stable general government and advocate a more perfect union with unwavering public service and restraint.
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Americ
Poe
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Napoleon
Washington
Americi
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Jase
Ben
Continental Congress
United States
The Tomb of Washington Haunts an Evening Show
An 19th century audience endures a stereopticon display titled The Tomb of Washington. A shock image shows Washington in regalia near his tomb with dramatic bells and moody scene changes. Critics note the piece unsettled nerves and sparked a hasty exit as patriotism frayed.
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George Washington
Washington
Vernon
Arto
Washington’s Great Hand and Notable Feats in History
Descriptions compare George Washington’s hand to a giant and recount his jumper record of twenty one feet three inches. It notes Napoleon I asking visiting Americans about the great Washington and recalls Lafayette’s praise of Washington’s grip during a past visit.
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Washington
Police Judge Wills Endorses Dean's Kidney Pills in Cloverport
Judge J H Wills of Cloverport Kentucky offers to answer questions from kidney and back ache sufferers about Dean's Kidney Pills. He endorses the remedy and notes it as his best-known treatment while advising readers to purchase at 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York. A London Standard anecdote follows about a lord discovering no policemen in his kitchen, prompting a humorous command to release a thief.
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J. H. Wills
Cloverport
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
London
Turner
London Standard
Beware of Mercury Ointments and Hall's Catarra Cure
Mercury in catarrh ointments can damage smell and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarra Cure from F. P. Cheney Co. contains no mercury and is taken orally. Also mentions Garfield Tea and PAZO Ointment for piles, with various quotes and anecdotes.
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Hall
FP. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Catarra
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Price
T.c
Lovers’ Honeymoon Hinted Amid Waspish Rumor
Dialogue excerpts reveal a wry exchange about a couple’s plans and reputations. A hospital physician dismisses a dangerous snake image as harmless while a delirium tremens patient smirks at the doctor’s reassurance, underscoring tense mood.
Our Pie Promise Improves Pie Making At Home
A Rochester based food company promotes OUR-PIE a ready mix with all ingredients for two large pies. Each package costs 10 cents and is advertised as easier than expert cooking. Sold through grocers.
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Sinter
O Zerta Food Co
Rochester
Old Mill A Landhare
Regaled tale recounts Samuel Power founder of a Michigan fortune who built the Power Mill in Farmington 1838. The mill’s costly castings came from Ann Arbor, draining Power’s early wealth. he later left Farmington penniless, rose as a wealthy railroad contractor in Grand Rapids, and returned to marry a Farmington girl. His widow later led an educational institution.
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Michigan
Farmington
Mich
Ann Arbor
Power
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Herald
Fame and vanity clash in verse and kingship
In Munsey's Magazine a poet hails a great king whose name shall live through singing, while the king retorts his songs endure due to his glory. Their debate over glory ends as Time laughs. A separate note remarks that rain never falls between the Nile cataracts.
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Munsey
Causes of Headache From Insect and Cold Cues
From October to May colds are the most frequent cause of headache. Laxative Bromo Quinine is noted as removing the cause. E. W. Grove, box 282, is referenced, with Wasps ranked next to ants in insect intelligence.
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E. W.grove
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