Immigrant letter on homestead yields and crops near Moose Jaw
A letter from A Kahenbrunner describes homestead holdings near Moose Jaw creek in western Canada. He details 70 acres of wheat in stubble producing 20 bushels per acre, 0 acres of summer fallow at 25 bushels per acre, 160 acres of oats yielding 9,000 bushels total with 90 acres fall plowed at 90 bushels per acre and 80 acres stubble at 30 bushels per acre. Three carloads shipped at 53 cents per bushel. He asserts Western Canada crops cannot be checked by adverse weather and notes intent to sell seed grain locally.
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Winnipeg
Houjean
Drinkwater
Moose Jaw-creek
Acrae
Western
Canada
Soba Fay
A-Kahenbrunner
Catholic Standard and Times Phrase on Men’s Clothes Costs
A fragment from the Catholic Standard and Times features a quip about men’s clothing, remarking that men’s clothes are never very expensive and noting a quote about mae and gyer doing that in a stylized historical newspaper tone.
Brown's Bronchial Troches Then and Now
A fragmentary note praises Brown's Bronchial Troches as a long standing remedy for hoarseness and throat discomfort. The obscure text hints at a familiar product name and its enduring presence, though surrounding words are garbled and reveal little about date or origin.
Senator’s Dinner Menu Forces Oyster Brew Change
A Washington dinner with a state guest list prompts a mix up over the menu. The menu lists oysters on the half shell but the senator objects, stating no one will eat them. A steward proposes an oyster brew after consultation with Mrs. Senator, revealing the original fare and the guests puzzled by the French style dishes.
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Io Mantter
Washington
Army men to marry after civilian footing urged by Glenn
Lieut Col Edwin F Glenn argues women will not marry soldiers while the army has too few regiments and insufficient civil life prospects. He notes post Spanish War forces at 30 infantry and 16 cavalry, cites tropical service strain, and calls on the Daughters of the American Revolution to stimulate public sympathy.
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Weat Point
Saya
Edwin F. Glenn
United States
Aiacabacad Toletin
Alaska
Glenn
Daughters of the American Revolution
Milford Granite Chosen For Treasury Front
A report notes Milford New Hampshire granite from Milford matches Dix quarry stone for the Treasury Department project. About twelve to fifteen monolithic pillars have been quarried and readied for shipment to Washington. The pillars, over 83 feet high and weighing around 30 tons, are to be shipped by water.
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Treasury
New England
Milford
Dix
Design in America Leads to Practical Progress
An articulation from the In Market Place notes that progress in the arts of design hinges on applying design to common demonstrations and everyday commerce. It highlights central station projects in New York and the work of architects on simple yet effective designs.
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America
Ieee
Greg Central Station
New York
Mexican Manufacturing Co Ad Promises Beauty Goods
The Mexican Mfg Co offers a mail order deal from Wichita Kansas promising a 50d jar Mexican Rose Cream a 25d jar Wood Powder and a cosmetic galven product for 76 Crech stamps or cash with a prepaid mail return. If not satisfied refunds provided after trial.
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Meékxie&n Galve
Mexican Mfg. Co
Wichita
Kansas
Generous Bruggler Matchups and a Drugstore Dilemma
A Washington Star themed snippet shows a suitor facing a barbed rebuff from a druggist who reveals Amy is promised to another son. The dialogue hints at themes of money, time, and social expectations amid a tale of courtship and a quirky grocery product pitch from a Rochester firm.
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Bruggler
Amy
Factitious Dances and Remedies in a Ragged Lampoon
A fragmented page quotes light verse and mock ads with stray lines about dancing, a bogus cure for corns, a question on philosophy and happiness, and a judge’s reminder that real success needs expectation. Names are unclear. the piece mixes jokes and brief notices.
Public Land Opening in Wyoming Under Carey Act
The government announces land opening under the Carey Act of Congress in Wyoming. Public lands in the region are available for irrigated farming with maps, plats, and fullation published by the department. Free copies may be obtained by applying to the department.
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Wyomi
Paaiaavont Linder
Reon
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