Prolific Garden in Manitoba Showcases English Gardener
William Knowles, an English settler near Middlechurch Ferry on the Red River, cultivates about twelve acres and reports outstanding crops. Potatoes yield up to 1,500 bushels from 41/2 acres, with tomatoes heavy on 600 plants, onions thriving, and strong crops of cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers, and more. He praises Manitoba soil for vegetable farming and notes a rich floral display including prized asters.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Canada
Free Press
William Knowles
Middlechurch Ferry
Red River
Free Press Office
Knowles
England
English and French Husbands
Analysis of marital behavior contrasts English and French husbands with responses to wives hysterics. The English husband appears bored and evasive or aloof at his club, while the Frenchman displays intense emotions and engagement, whether affectionate or hostile, showing less indifference.
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Slail
Au Contraire
Pol de Leon
London
Caution and Cowardice in a Sailor’s Tale
A dialogue contrasts caution and cowardice by comparing reactions to a boat trip. If fear keeps you home and the boat sinks, the act is caution. If fear keeps you home and the boat sails safely, it is cowardice.
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Johny
Johnny
Pedestrian and Driver Faults in City Traffic
An hour’s drive through city streets shows accidents not always the driver’s fault and that careless pedestrians cause many near misses. The observation underscores how urban roads present dangers for both walkers and drivers.
Judge Landis Attacks Standard Oil in Chicago Court
Judge Landis harshly denounced Standard Oil tactics after a $29,240,000 Indiana fine and ordered James A. Moffett to appear before a special grand jury. The court also immunity granted the Chicago and Alton Railroad while issuing a subpoena for Moffett to address charges tied to New Jersey directors.
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Standard Oil
Landis
Standard Oil Company
United States District Court
Chicago
Chicago and Alton
Bonaparte
Railroad
James A. Moffett
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Moffett
New Jersey Corporation
Alton
Xfoffett
Wu Ting Fang Returns as Chinese Minister in Washington
Wu Ting Fang is reported to be restored to his former post as minister of China at Washington. He previously represented China in Washington for over five years and is described as a leading dignitary among reform-minded countrymen. He studied law for four years.
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Wu Ting Fang
China
Washington
Pekin
Tds
Noyvensher
Han
London Barrister Admitted to Inner Temple Seeks Easier English
The minister has many friends in Washington and across the United States. Haeney speaks English with ease and asks numerous questions of everyone she meets.
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Ars
London
Inner Temple
Haeney
Washington
United States
Mastodon Remains Found Frozen in Alaska Glacier
Reports from Prof. C. W. Gilmore and Prof. W. T. Shaw with a party of scientists describe discovering a nearly intact mastodon frozen in the Muir glacier near the Chilkoot Wass. The specimen, imbedded in ice, shows hair and flesh still fresh on parts, and measures roughly 75 feet long from trunk to tail with an approximate standing height near 10 feet.
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C. W. Gilmore
W. T. Shaw
Washington State College
Alaska
Great Muir Glacier
Chilkoot Wass
Wisconsin Republicans hint La Follette presidential bid
A Wisconsin Republican gathering at the state air field in Milwaukee strongly implies Senator La Follette will seek the presidential nomination next year. A Lake Shore Electric car collision near Toledo killed conductor Frank C. Barnes and passenger Amos Mierka from Fremont Ohio, injuring motorman Samuel Jones and about thirty riders when the car hit an open switch at Woolville road.
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Wisconsin
State Air
Milwaukee
la Follette
Frank C. Barnes
Lake Shore
Amos Mierka
Fremont
Ohio
Samuel Jones
Woolille Road
Toledo
PUTNAM FACELESS DYES Advert shows 10c dye claim colors all fibers
An ad from ROB DRUG CO. of Quincy promotes PUTNAM FACELESS DYES claiming colors all fibers with cold water and faster, brighter results. It offers a free booklet How to Dye Bleach and Mix Colors and notes use on various garments without ripping.
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Putnam
ROB Drug CO
Quincy
Bookle
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure with Constitutional Claim
Readers learn of Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to cure catarrh in all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and cites testimonials from supporters. It also notes 5c price and Toledo origin. A separate note references Jake Hall's Family Pills and a choking incident involving Johnny.
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Hall
Tall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Jake Hall
Meaning of royal nibs phrase in print
Mrs Chugwater explains the term royal nibs as an English title for a penmaker who serves the king or queen. The phrase appeared in print recently and denotes an official royal penmaker status.
Independent Girls and the Modern Woman
A London World critique of the autonomous girl of today who smokes secretly, socializes with friends, roams the city, and travels alone. It argues that marriage makes her a better companion who manages the home and serves as a hostess born to her role.
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Wolf
Sloan Street
A Duenni
Hansoms
London
The Bad Man and His Bromide
A brief humorous tale from the Cleveland Naiu Deuter describes a bold thief who threatens a conductor and mutters a quip about bravery and fare, while a coin slips from his pocket.
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Cleveland
Beauty Spells in Forevere and Gouraud Nuance
A Sk of Beauty is a Joy Forevere r. Felix Gouraud's Oriental Dream or Magical Beautifier.
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R. Felix Gouraud
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Aciton
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Jackson Si Peul
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Rogers
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Carters Web Pills
Eer
TES
Ceater
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Hercules Syndicate Mining CO
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Bank & Trust Ce
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Irksey Aiethine
Tron City Mfg, CO
Brighton Road
Allegheny
Arkansas
A. P. Itlec
Hazen, Ark
Hampson
Oil Corporation
Zup
Beotre of of de Savqelpitcher Popkin
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What Is
Castoria
Centaur Company
Murray Street
New York
Cty
Sterling Remedy Company
Nantasket
Old Narragansett
Old ’Gansett
Stevens
Mexico
Monteguma
Baltimore American
CU. PN
Guareny
L. A. Sayre
Gouraud
Europe
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Great Denes Street
PAKT
RR. Paxton CO
Boston
Vis
Eusite
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Pulk Road
J.A. Ackerman
Navasota
Grimes Va
Texan
Kansas
Washington CO
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Dept
Haddam
CN. U
Tyben
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