Vancouver Legend Pages and City Growth in 1880s History
Vancouver is pictured as a young city in a May birthday feature, tracing growth from dense forests to a thriving harbor gateway between East and West. The piece notes why Vancouver flourished after 1886, cites the western terminus of the Canadian Pacific linked to Atlantic trade, a premier harbor, a mild climate, and proximity to farming and lumber regions. It mentions the Vancouver Hotel’s roof garden, Stanley Park drives, salmon canneries, and Chinese villages, with a focus on Indigenous legends preserved by Prulina Johnston about Siwash Rock, Thunder Rock, and other sites, linking rock monuments to Nor Motherhood and tribal welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Atlantic
Salli
Far East
Stanley Park
Prulina Johnston
Siwash
Narrows
Baker
Arnrattz
Heiney in Africa and Other Vague Notes
Fragmented read of a newspaper page mentions Africa honey gathering by natives in trees with burning resin, and notes alarming methods. Also cites fatal diseases with ranking in England and a Wall Street ticker caveat. Short blurb on tool life from Popular Mechanics Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Haying Crew Size and Efficiency On East Farms
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the article analyzes haying crews on East farms. It argues the smallest economical crew for field to barn work is three men and two horses with specific load and haul practices. It notes most East farms haul in the afternoon and details daily duties of each crew member, including mowing timing and workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Hay Harvest Crew Sizes for Afternoon Mowing and Raking
The article explains optimal hay cut timing at maturity for tea green and late bloom stages, noting that mowing in the forenoon allows same-day barning. It outlines crews of three to six men with horses, detailing staffing, raking, pitching, and loading, and states 40 to 60 acres can be handled daily depending on yield.
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Timothy
Dusting for Brown Rot in Peaches
Dusting peaches through the season for brown rot and scab is as effective and quicker than spraying. Two applications suffice in a dry season, three if rainy, with the final application about three weeks before picking. The note urges consistency and warns againstComplaining about cost while buying imported butter, recommending Raw Valley Creamery butter as the best at any price.
Centenary debate and local events in Baldwin and Garden City
Wayne Campbell Baldwin on return from Kansas City where he attended a Centenary movement conference. C J Fischer becomes Adams Topeka salesman for receipt books. The M C A and WLC AL plan a joint meeting Thursday with Prof. Roberts speaking on Biblical Astronomy Copernican system. Funeral services for Maurice Foster held after a business college shooting in Lawrence. Kennedy Plumbing Co offers frost globes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Campbell
Garden City
Baldwin
Kansas City
C. J. Fischer
Adams Topeka
Maurice Foster
Business College
Tglwrence
H. W. Hargett
Dewey Shout
Brothers of
Playing Safe Letter to Seta Claws and Christmastide
A fragmented letter discusses holiday conduct and moral judgments. It references Santa Claus, a drug store, and a plea to improve behavior. The writer cites avoiding excuses for selfish acts and urges kindness toward others. Contact details mention a spring water source and a phone number.
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Seta
Santa Christeas
Teasing Triggers Girl's Outburst Over Red Hair
A girl named Helen endures taunts about her red hair from playmates. After several minutes of taunting, she stamps her foot in anger and declares that teasing her sister or “her heir” is over. The incident centers on Helen defending herself against insults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Severa
Tse
Stelen
Wholesome Don’t Keep Calm and Family Temper
A fragmented note stresses maintaining temper within the family to keep nerves steady. It cautions that anger affects everyone and suggests staying composed even if plans go awry. The fragmented language hints at a guidance piece on household harmony.
Auction listing of farm tools and implements
A detailed sale catalog lists numerous farm items including John Deere riding lister, 12-section harrow, 12-foot rake, lister and drill, brass mounted harness, 14-inch plow, breeching and harness, heating stove, Tee Chest, log chain, wheelbarrow, 100 bushels oats, pitch forks, and various tools. There is also a 1-horse Aspinwall potato sprayer, a Mitchell wagon, a Deere walking cultivator, a Wead mowing machine, a geared blower, and other small tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
Lister
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe
Vaucouees
England
Wall Street
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Sibley
Lawrence
Poland
Wim. Bowman & Son
Oscar T. York
Ladies of Fairview Church
D. C. Asher
Artar
Goa
Horges
Frost
Kennedy Vlumbing Co
Mentholis
Straffors Drug Store
Nish
Marsa
M. Morrison’s
Wise Farm
Pak
Manteapolis
Alvin
Laawrenwony
Plodee & Vo
Tih
Fuod Itdn Teat Springstress
Trom
Xitarivttste
Vheap Comel
Pet Pt
Alley Potaust Co
Fation, Nevink v
Verivant St. Wall White
Rent Said
Hase Bey Vormsubers Witt
Call Taitt
Boa
Abford
Ue Wight
Fareli
Alundreds Ercperienes
Elay
State University
Upreun
Sade A. Anite
B. Ive
J Hawkeneas Bine Shu
Wade Unbble— Eee
BROWN
Y. CO
BS Adnery
Insurance
Perkins
Jaedicke
California Road
E. A. Smith
Fred Wells Jack
A. Laster
C. D. Thomas
Lawrence Natl Bank
Epley
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