Alberta Land Promise Lures Westerners to Prosper
A Washington mercantile man Lucidly details moving to Alberta after securing a low rate government certificate. He and his family settled near Birch Lake, built a homestead, expanded to 98 acres in crop plus two acres of potatoes, and praise the climate, markets, and rapid settlement. He claims strong profits from cattle and grain despite a tough year.
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Austin
Western Canada
Ranfurly
Alberta
J. N. Grieve
Spokane
Washington
Edmonton
Birch Lake
Canada
Western
P. G. Austin
Eleanor Stevens Rejected Suitors Return for Bequests
A society sensation unfolds as Eleanor Stevens leaves a will granting $25 000 to each of her rejected suitors. Willard Pratt, the Philadelphia lawyer, presides as suitors present documentary proof at Beechwood Street residence to claim legacies after her death, with a dramatic revelation of a mistaken death certificate and an impostor returning to quash the claims.
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Eleanor Stevens
Willard Pratt
International Trust Building
Miss Stevens
Mahomet
Earth
Heaven
Europe
Black Forest
Beechwood Street
Philadelphia
Miga Stevens
Miss Eleanor
Pratt
Editorial Jester, Almanac Notes and Humorous Interlude
A serious minded note on jokes for the editor accompanies humor that amuses a spouse. Professor Munyon’s Almanac promises moon science, character reading and dream interpretation with beauty tips and weights and measures. Free copies offered via the Munyon Remedy Company, Philadelphia.
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Munyon
Almanac
Philadel A
PHTAL
Fashion Plate Designs for Dressy Outerwear and Accessories
Dressy styles feature braiding along jacket edges and front with tassels and white cloth facing. includes a smart green coat with silk braid edging and capes, a blue serge visiting dress with velveteen fronts, velvet sleeves, sable muff, and a mole colored satin hat. materials list with yardages and notions.
New Belts Made to Fit Solve Waist Slip Issue
Fashion writers urge belts tailored to the body rather than one size fits all. A simple design doubles back at the center, widens at the rear, and narrows to the front to keep belts steady over dress waistbands and skirt attachments.
Vanity Cases Describe elaborate fan and circular vanity sets
The article details fan vanity cases 12 inches wide and six and a half inches long made of four V shaped linen folds covered in silk or satin with tafetta ribbon. It includes a manicure outfit, powder puff bag, mirror, and pin cushion. A second circular vanity case, three inches in diameter, uses satin or silk and includes a silk powder puff pocket and beveled mirror.
Children's New Frocks Feature High Waist One Piece Style
The article describes high waisted one piece frocks for children, pretty for evening parties. Fabrics include messa line soft cashmere china silk and silk mull. Skirt lines mirror grown ups, fastening at the back with a box plait and lace embroidery with optional gold and silver thread. Colors include rose pink blue Nile green and lavender.
The Beauty of Hair and Care Advice
Guidance on maintaining a pretty head of hair emphasizes removing combs and artificial hair, brushing thoroughly, and applying hair tonic to the scalp after brushing. Using the tonic at bedtime allows the scalp to absorb it overnight.
Novel Wrist Muffs Safeguard Fur Accessories
A Victorian suggestion to prevent losing a muff in transit or at shops. Attach to the wrist with a slim gold or silver bracelet and chain, a novelty designed to secure valuable fur. The chain is long enough for comfortable hand movement while keeping the muff protected.
New Tile Invention Sparks Sewing Aid for Silk Spool
A new tile invention enters the market to prevent silk from loosening and wrapping around the spool at the sewing machine. It promises relief for sewists who dread thread snagging at the crucial moment.
Letter promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Minneapolis readers are urged to publish a testimonial from Mrs Jenny G Moldan praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving female troubles. The ad cites many unsolicited reviews and urges women to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts, noting twenty years of free help.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jenny G. Moldan
Second St
North
Lydia Elam
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Stella
Sandry
Serge Costume
E. W.grov
River Styx
Allen
Government of Canada
Ottawa
Chas. Pilling
Clifford Bik
Grand Forks
N. Dak
J.m.maclachlan
Watertown
N. Dakota
E.T. Holmes
Jackson Street
St. Paul
Dr.d.jayne
Carters
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