Immigrant farmer Guillemin builds vast Canadian homestead empire
HE A Guillemin, arriving in 1891 with little money, settled near Forget Saskatchewan and expanded to about 8,000 acres across fifty quarter sections. He farmed extensively, thrashing 650,000 bushels of wheat this year, selling 34,000 at 84 to 87 cents per bushel, with 16,000 bushels remaining. He also produced 30,000 bushels of oats, 7,000 of barley, and 600 of flax. He owns 104 horses, cattle, and a threshing machine bought for 2100 dollars that earned 3000 this fall. The farm spans 6,880 acres with about 6,000 under cultivation this season.
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Canada
A. Guillemin
Forget
Saskatchewan
Guillemin
Kindergarten Question: Child Wonders What She Knows
A young girl Margery muses on knowledge after a kindergarten session. She asks her mother, Do I know as much now as I don't know? The moment reflects a child’s dawning comprehension of learning and humility.
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Margery
Renowned Doctor Reveals Rheumatism and Backache Remedy
A prewar advertisement touts a patent medicine recipe from a famed physician using Syrup Sarsaparilla compound Toris, whiskey, and dosing guidance. It claims quick relief after a few doses and notes availability from a wholesale house. The product is pitched as a system builder restoring strength and vitality.
His Broad Charity
Imogene appeals to Philip to judge her father by his best, acknowledging his cross surliness yet affirming his good side as she defends him in a family moment.
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Imogene
Papa
Philip
Wrigley’s Spearmint Promotes Pleasant Kisses and Digestive Ease
Ad copy notes past and present tense uses of sayings by Horace Walpole and Cowen. It promotes Wrigley’s Spearmint for sweeter kisses and mentions Allen’s Lung Balsam as effective for persistent coughs. Includes price points 25¢ and 600 and £0.00.
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Allen
Ill Senator Thompson Resigns Ill Health Replaces by Purcell
Washington on February 1 Senator Fountain L Thompson of North Dakota resigns due to ill health and W E Purcell of Wahpeton is appointed and sworn in as his successor. Thompson had just entered the senate December 6 to fill the late Martin N Johnson seat and his resignation was kept secret until Purcell appeared with Senator Money in the chamber.
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Washington
Fountain L. Thompson
North Dakota
W. E. Purcell
Wahpeton
Senate
Money
Purcell
Thompson
Martin N. Johnson
Congress
Senator Money
Democratic Leader Born in Flemington New Jersey in 1856
Born August 8 1856 in Flemington New Jersey he grew up on a farm and studied law at twenty. Admitted to practice he moved to Dakota in 1881 settling at Wahpeton served as United States attorney for the territory attended the constitutional convention and joined the Democratic National Committee elected to the state senate from the Twelfth district he was married with no children.
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Flemington
N. J
Dakota
Wahpeton
United States
Territory
State Senate
Purcell Appointment Sparks Senate Certificate Dispute
In a tense session a certificate of Governor Burke named Purcell for a senate seat, provoking objections from Burrows as committee chair over irregularity since the document was addressed to Purrell rather than the Senate. McCumber urged swearing in amid protest.
Senate delays oath as Brooks named private secretary
The senate took until tomorrow to investigate with Messrs Money and McCumber protesting while Mr Burrows withdrew his objection. Mr Purcell was escorted to the vice president desk and the oath of office administered. J W Brooks was appointed private secretary, a first act of the new senator, in a role echoed by Thompson.
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Senate
Money
McCumber
Burrows
Remedy for Coughs: Glycerine Pine and Whisky Mix
The text promotes a cold and cough remedy using two ounces glycerine, half an ounce Virgin Oil of Pine, and eight ounces pure whisky. It claims quick cure for curable coughs and notes Leach Chemical Co of Cincinnati endorses the Virgin Oil of Pine compound.
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Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Came After Her
Dialogue shows Johnny asking about descendants and Grandad explaining they are people who come after us. Johnny notes the baker and the milkmen as Mary's descendants.
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Johnny
Grandad
Mary
Cuticura Remedies Said To Cure Childhood Eczema
A Brooklyn woman credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with curing her niece's eczema after five years of symptoms. She details severe itching and sleepless nights before treatment and notes the child, now eleven, has remained clear. The letter dated Sept. 27, 1909, includes a photograph and praise for the products.
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H. Kiernan
Quincy St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Hog Stealing Through a Crack Baffles Uncle Ephraim
Uncle Ephraim reports his razor back hogs vanished from a rear pen. Neighbors doubt theft and speculate the animals slipped through a crack by some mysterious ascent. The tale, told in Youth's Companion style, ends with a humorous regional explanation.
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Ephraim
The Naughty Girl of Nice and The Grasse Widow
Dialogue from a Punch caption in which Phyllis and Dick compare two theater pieces. The exchange features a pun about Nice and Grasse as distinct places showcasing wit and cultural commentary.
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Phyllis
Nice
Grasse
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children
Advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders to cure colds feverishness constipation headaches teething disorders and stomach troubles in sickly children. Claims 10 000 testimonials with a 25 cent price and free sample by mail from Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York.
No conversation as honest as the man of integrity
A compact quotation themed piece contrasts Plato and Emerson about integrity and virtue. It also promotes WRIGLEY’S SPEARMINT as superior for digestion and health. The tone blends aphorisms with广告 style praise.
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Plato
Doctor Yourself and Perry Davis' Painkiller Ad Said
An old advertisement urges readers to treat a cold with Perry Davis' Painkiller noting it as safer and cheaper than quinine. It claims the large 60 cent bottle offers best value. The text briefly mentions social gossip about a woman bearing a grudge against another.
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Perry Davis
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with Paz Ointment
Guarantee to cure any case of itching bleeding or protruding piles in 1a days or money refunded. Price 60 cents. Quote from Ingersoll about loving country by striving to make it best.
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Ingersoll
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Minneapolis Reader
A letter from a Minneapolis reader credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with resolving long standing female health issues. The writer reports pain relief increased strength and full recovery within three months. The note urges public sharing to illustrate benefits for women and mentions confidential advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Lydia
Pinkham
E. Pinkham
John G. Moldan
North
Lydiam
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Aidney
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Etthe
Eph
Wrigley’s Spearmint
Emerson
Rigley’s
Pearmint
RVG
Virginia Farms and Homes
R.B. Chaffin & Co., Inc
Richmond, Va
Urs
The
Old Reliable
Northwestern Hide & Far Coy
Minneapolis, Minn
Rayo
Continental Oil: Company (Incorporated
Thomas Shaw
Northern Seed‘co
St. Valley
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