Wisconsin Woman’s Alberta Homestead Letter Details Life and Hope
A Wisconsin woman’s letter to Milwaukee Canadian Government representatives recounts her trip to Edmonton Alberta and her move to Pembina district. She notes raspberries 100 chickens butter production 30 pounds weekly and a thriving farm with 40 acres under cultivation. The letter highlights the region’s beauty climate and prospects in building a new country.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Canadian Boundary Line
Edmonton
Alberta
Pembina
Kitty the Kid Breaks Rules to Marry Outside Barracks
The Fourteenth Regiment recalls Kitty O'Riley known as Kitty the Kid who, after years of strong ties to barracks life and sergeant Brady’s warnings, marries a town merchant defying military norms. The regiment holds a solemn meeting to approve her union citing the limits of tradition and her agency.
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Fourteenth Regiment
Kitty O'Riley
Company A
Corp. O'Riley
Kitty
Bergt
Brady
O’riley
Beryt. Brady
Sergt. Brady
Mrs. O'Reilly
Sergi
Abel
Baxter
Clinch
Carter
Davis
Lis
Davenport
Enright
English
Franklin
Farmer
Thomas J. Brady
Cure for eczema claimed by Cuticura advertisements
The letter-writers describe long battles with eczema and successful cures using Cuticura Remedies. They claim extensive relief after trying doctors and other products, praising Cuticura Soap and Ointment as the best skin cure.
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Mirs Mattie J. Shaffer
R.F.D
Dancy, Miss
F. L. Marberweer
Drehersville
Dept ‘L
Boston
Attar of Roses Yield and Prices in Bulgarian Rose Valley
The Bulgarian Rose Valley produced 6,500 pounds of attar in 1910 from 7,000 acres under cultivation, worth 220,242 dollars at about 180 dollars per pound. In 1909 11,000 pounds sold for 895 dollars per pound 81 dollars average. The 1911 crop frost hurt petals and price may rise.
Shower of Gifts for Bridegroom Goes Humorous in Searcy
A novelty shower at Mr. J. F. Black’s home honored Mr. C. G. White with a list of practical gifts for his new life. Guests read rhymes aloud as parcels opened. The event sparked talk of future groom celebrations expanding beyond bridal crowds, with stag dinners ending in playful decorations and a ten‑course menu.
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J. F. Black
C. G. White
Cupid
Farewell Good Luck Party For Departing Friends
A neighborhood young crowd hosts a year end farewell party with horseshoe and clover motifs. Guests swap gilt horseshoe halves to form teams, hunt hidden pennies, and win candy boxes. Prizes honor word play and luck symbols, with four leaf clover ice cream and horseshoe shaped cake.
Street fashion notes from Scarfs to reversible coats
Scarfs appear in chiffon lace velvet satin and fur on season dresses. Fur trims dominate without wraps while reversible coats in silk and wool gain popularity. Pendants necklaces and jabots extend length with lacey effects often in black and white. Fur trim bands fringe finish gowns feature simple lines and elegant fabrics.
Doan’s Back Pain Remedy Claims Proven Relief
Fragmentary ad text claims Doan’s Back Pain Remedy cured a long standing backache after fourteen years of suffering. The testimonial mentions swelling diminishing and quick relief, urging readers to recall Doan’s as a recommended product from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo.
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Vunistrane
Priep F Gan
Doan
Narie
Boerall Stores
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
The Problem of Evil
A four year old asks who made burglars cops Indians and mosquitoes and wonders what God made them for. His mother answers God made them, and the boy questions purpose in a puzzled tone. The dialogue reflects a child’s blunt inquiry into the nature of evil.
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Gerald
Pellets Claim to Cure Constipation and Diseases
An ad asserts constipation causes many diseases and that Dr. Pierce's Pellets thoroughly cure these conditions. The product is described as tiny sugar coated granules promising relief.
Not Much of a Gentleman Exchange
A comic exchange between Jones and Mrs. Jones unfolds with sharp quips about gentility. Jones warns he may forget his gentlemanly restraint if abused, while Mrs. Jones retorts that would scarcely impact her memory.
Open-Air Schools Lead Tuberculosis Fight in 1911 Growth
The 1911 year saw the largest percentage rise in anti tuberculosis work in open air schools for anemic and tubercular children. Open-air schools grew from 29 on January 1 1911 to 91 on January 1 1912, a 214 percent increase. Sixty two new schools were added that year, with all open air schools established since January 1 1907.
I Desire to Radiate Health and Good Will
Elbert Hubbard expresses a simple creed to live without hate jealousy envy or interference. The speaker desires honesty calm courage and equal treatment of others aiming to help by example and to uplift through personal conduct and restraint.
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Elbert Hubbard
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