Oregon farmer views Western Canada prairie prospects
Albert Nelson of Benton County Oregon details his 1904 relocation to the Goose Lake country in Saskatchewan. He praises rich clay loam soils, yields of 60 bushels of oats per acre and 20–30 bushels of wheat per acre, and notes land prices from 12 to 16 dollars per acre. He describes the dry healthy climate and long term plans for homesteading and winter buildings.
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Albert Nelson
Benton Co
Oregon
Prairies
North America
Goose Lake
Saskatchewan
Paris Banker Victim of Camel Ride Hoax
A Paris banker, duped by a prankster, rode a camel at the Jardin d Acclimatation after receiving an official style notice that he had been appointed general manager of a new Morocco government bank. He now hides from curious friends to avoid embarrassment.
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Paris
Jardin d
M. X
Morocco
Mr. Spriggs
Addison Spriggs
Spriggs
W. G Chapman
Triplets Reach Sixty in Traveled Town Tale
The London Mail reports in a whimsical note that Mr Aaron Albert White, Mr Moses Henry White, and Mrs Miriam Lenorah Lewis, born in Trowbridge, emigrated to Australia many years ago and have now reached their sixtieth birthday in good health.
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Trowbridge
Aaron Albert White
Moses
Henry White
Miriam - Lenorah” Lewis
Australia
London
Selections from the Writings of Mirth Makers
Anecdotes and verses by prominent humorists offered in a compact feature. Readings showcase wit from well known writers, with brief humorous pieces and observational gags reflecting period theater and social life.
A Medium Sized Journey By Strickland W Gillilan
A humorous pastiche on Pericles of ancient Athens blends gossip and whimsy with political jabs. The piece riffs on Pericles life, theater building, and late era conflicts while playfully noting modern references and attitudes.
Which College for the Baby
Mrs. Honeybud argues for a prestigious college for their son while Mr. Honeybud jokes about the Electoral College. The couple debate education and the presidency with light satire on American politics and parental ambition. The infant sleeps as editors discuss constitutional reform in the background.
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Mr. Honeybud
Rufus
Gazette-Sun
Mrs. Honeybud
Rufus Honeybud
Honeybud
Washington, Hamilton
Franklin
Electoral College
Ruf
W. G. Chapman
Geronimo’s Capture Told In Miles Narrative
Gen. Nelson A Miles recalls the 1887 campaign that wore down Geronimo and his band like mustangs. He credits Capt. Leonard Wood and Capt. Lawton for key moves, describes the hostage tactic, heliograph communication, and the September Skeleton canyon meeting that sealed surrender.
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Washington
Nelson A. Miles
Geronimo
Arizona
Mexico
Leonard Wood
Philippines
Cuba
Natchez
Lawton
Skeleton Canyon
Fort Bowie
Capt. Lawton
Gen. Sherman
Fort Bowle
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Readers
Noah Kentucky resident praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from headaches nervous prostration and hemorrhages during Change of Life. Ad touts 80 years of proven cure for female troubles and invites confidential letters for advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Noah
Lydia BE
Pinkham
Lydia EK
Lizz HouLianp
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fragmented Old Paper Snippets and Quips
A collage of captions and quips from a historical page includes lines about the Venus de Milo merchant Venus end and humorous exchanges. It mentions Bay Gee Wiz to your grocer and a Bishop remark, with notes on attitudes toward concerts and music.
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Clutcher
L. and
Agric
Wisconsin
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Western
Canada
Cheeriiy
Ane
Kaicker
Bocker
Pettit
Altruist
S. E. Kiser
Addison
By Strickland W. Gillilan
Greece
James H. Pericles
Péricles
Archbold
Pericles
Belasco
Maid of Athens
Parthenon
Cape of
Soun
Ian
Roosevelt
Board of Health
Pip
Athens
Buttinskys
Mr. Fixits
Trust
College
Edmund Vance Cooke
Gen. Miles
Savage
U.S
N. W
Bishop
Dodds
Guare
Carters
Dr.d.jayne
America
Egypt
Salzer Seed'co
la Creede
Wie
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