Long vanished prices form a tale of land value
A historical look at how cities like Liverpool Manchester Johannesburg and New York grew from tiny land sums. The piece traces vast bargains and government grants in Canada and the United States, noting Pennsylvanias land sale, Hudson Bay fares, and colonial gifts leading to modern wealth. It contrasts speculative transfers with resulting fortunes and the complex conditions attached to such concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Canada
Liverpool
Lancaster Castle
England
John
Manchester
Johannesburg
Pratt
Transvaal
New York City
Manhattan Island
Trinity Church
Broadway
Denmark
Betgium
Switzerland
Pennsylvania
America
Pittsburg
William Penn
Charles II
Penn
Hudson Bay
James
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
Lord Sterling
Canada a Coming World Power
The Outlook argues Canada already shows the marks of a coming world power. With Pacific routes, higher wheat yield, and Edmonton and Prince Rupert likened to Minneapolis and San Francisco, Canada is poised to dominate North American food trade with the Orient while lumbering, mining, and water power industries head north across the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Wilfrid Laurier
Pacific
Orient
Edmonton
Minneapolis
Prince Rupert
San Fracisco
London
Chance to Build a Model City in Prince Rupert
The New York Sun notes Canada can create a model city at the western end of the Grand Trunk Pacific line. The rail project gives the Dominion government full control over plans for a new city near the Skeena mouth, 400 miles north of Vancouver, enabling wide streets parks and orderly districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
New York Sun
Vcran
Ocean
Prince Rupert
Dominion
Vancouver
Skeena River
Alaska
How Rain is Measured by the Rain Gauge
The Canadian Meteorological Service uses a vertical open top rain gauge with a 1 square inch mouth. Rain depth equals volume divided by 10, so 13.4 cubic inches yields 1.34 inches. Place gauge level, away from obstructions, and base height at 12 inches to avoid higher-elevation undercatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Meteoroogical Service
America
Morning Procrastination Echoes In Everyday Routines
A reflection on daily inertia where many awaken with plans to rise at six and conquer the day yet linger in bed. The verses question who has not felt the contrast between intention and action, as snores fade into thoughts of a late start. The tone captures common human procrastination and its humor.
Butter Complaint Reveals Cream Whipping Shortfall
A dialogue centered on butter quality cites a simple fault in preparation. One character asks what makes the butter bad and the other replies that the cream was not whipped enough, prompting a rejection of the product.
Inspection Mission to Manchuria by Japanese Leaders
Vice Admiral Kuroki and Marquis Ito will lead a high ranking party on a Manchuria inspection tour. The mission follows a state council decision on Manchurian railways to be government controlled and financed by a large loan. The Sea of Japan battle anniversary was celebrated with royal attendance.
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Tepe
Kuroki
Ito
Tokio
Marquis Ito
Manchturia
State Council
Sea of Japan
The Cracker Box Escape of Cracker Box
Charles Lewis Shaw of the Edmonton News recalls Cracker Box a likable Western desperado once cuffed by captors at a Montana dining table. He and his gang freed themselves using a boot key and rode to the southern border with the handcuff keys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cracker Box
Montana
Edmonton
Wace
Calgary
Law and Order
Charles Lewis Shaw
Edmonton News
Farmers vow united action against potato beetle foes
Chicago reports farmers from the potato belts rally behind Minard’s Liniment and a nationwide spud trust plan. They organize a vegetable and fruit division of the Society of Equity with an estimated 200,000 members in the U S and Canada. They predict higher prices and aim to teach farmers better business, while a St Louis activist questions living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Canada
Society of Equity
Farmer's Union
Farmers’ Union
J. T. Tochy
St. Louis
Co- Operative
Inquest Finds Tight Collar Caused Mooring Death
A Batters ea inquest concluded Joseph Benjamin Mooring was strangled by a tight collar. The ruling attributes death to throttling during the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Benjamin Mooring
Battersea
Farmer Wins Harvest Cream of the Crop Story
A farmer who had just reaped a splendid harvest claimed the championship after a perfect season. The weather was ideal, grain heavy, and hay the finest seen. He quipped about spoiled hay for the calves once everything was stored away.
Minotaur Cruiser Launched at Devonport for 6.75 Million
A 14,000 ton armored cruiser Minotaur has just been launched at Devonport. She will carry 755 officers and men and cost about 6,750,000 dollars when completed. The text also mentions Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil promising relief for pains bruises burns and general household use.
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Thomas
Devonport
Minard's Liniment Claims Cure for Ailments
A series of testimonial notices from residents including Mrs A Livingstone of Lot 5 Pell Mahone Bay John Mader Joshua A Wynacht Bridgewater stating cures for bronchitis asthma rheumatism and a severely sprained leg attributed to Minard's Liniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
A. Livingstone
Mahone Bay
John Mader
Joshua A. Wynacht
Bridgewater
North Pole expedition airship motor test praised in Paris report
A successful test of airship motors for the Wellman North Pole expedition is noted from Paris. In Southampton, Mr and Mrs Longworth were welcomed with notable ceremony, treated nearly like royalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
North Pole
Paris
Mrs. Longworth
Southampton
Emperor William invites US officers to autumn maneuvers
The German Emperor William invites the United States government to send army officers of high rank as guests to the autumn maneuvers of the German army, indicating a promising military exchange and cordial ties between nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
United States
Dr Kellogg Dysentery Cordial advertised cure
An advertisement touts Dr Kellogg Dysentery Cordial as a speedy relief for dysentery diarrhoea cholera summer complaint seasickness and teething related issues. It promises immediate relief from indiscretion related symptoms and asserts it can prevent cholera with a convenient bottle on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kellogg
Mounted police of Canada lauded for frontier guardianship
The Northwest Mounted Police are praised as guardians of the frontier, overseeing vast Canadian territory with a small force. They maintained order, aided settlers, protected property, and curbed illicit liquor among Indians along the border, earning global regard as a model for unorganized lands. Manitoba No. 1 hard wheat is cited as a famous Canadian West product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
United States
Montana
Boundary
Mounted Police
Canada
Manitoba
Northwest Mounted Police
Toronto
The Czar and His Subjects
A brief revolutionary fable circulated among Russians portrays the Czar of America seeking counsel from all subjects. Donkeys arrive braying loudly, the spirit reveals the wisest are in jail, and the Czar kills himself, claiming he saved his people trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Cincinnati Enquirer
Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People Promised Relief
A testimonial touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for blood and nerve ailments in women. It claims improved blood, reduced symptoms like headaches and nervousness, and urges buyers to obtain the genuine product from Brockville Ontario dealers or by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Edwin Ward
Brooksdale
Ont
Dr. Williams
All Medicine
Mall
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
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Talbot
Cobpany
William V
Bargsina
Manchuria
the Potato Trust
Royal Household
Ogilvie
Ogilvie Flour Mills Co., Ltd
Montreal
Ior
Lever Brothers Limited
Torente
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