Prairie windbreak schemes boost western forest planting
The Dominion Forestry reports on efforts to plant shelter belts in the western prairies to provide wind protection and fuel. Sir A. B. Hodges and Col J. S. Dennis discuss early enthusiasm, failures from poor species choices, and the need for arboricultural expertise, with a focus on box elder, elm, cottonwood, green ash, and Manitoba maple as suitable species.
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Dominion
Orawe
Sir A.B
Einon
David Laird
Fort Carry
Guspelle
J. 8 Dennis
J. Bo Hodges
St. Paul and Pacific
Col
Dennis
Hodge
Rivera
Neta
Manitoba
Territories
Dominion Forestry Wich
Parmalee's Vegetable Pills Promoted For Dyspepsia Claims
An ad notes Parmalee's Vegetable Pills tested in trials and offered to the public as a remedy for dyspepsia and disordered liver and kidneys. It claims expert study and urges sufferers to try the pills despite rough language in the copy.
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Parmelee
Ublic
Parmrlee
Fragmentary Sketched Notes on Peter the Great and Ancient Sites
The text describes Peter the Great with Russian facial traits and mentions a round head. It refers to ancient O11 during, an Ionian isle Zante, and a fossil find of combs and tooth items from tombs. It hints at Latin poet allusions and urban ladies’ nesting impressions.
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Re . Peter the Great
Russia
Silvet
Zante
Ionian Isles
Dr J D Keliogs Dysentery Cordial Promotes Quick Relief
Promotes swift relief of dysentery and bowel discomfort for all ages. Market uptake highlights its popularity as a reliable remedy for cholera and summer complaints, with claims of rapid soothing effects.
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J.D. Keliogs
Dr Chase’s Ointment Promised for Eczema Relief
Intense itching and crust or scale mark eczema that spreads without cure. Dr Chase’s Ointment claims to soothe dreadful itching after a few applications and gradually clear inflammation. Testimonies from Eagle Hill Alberta and a Toronto dealer cite rapid relief and cure with a 60 cent box, bearing Dr A W Chase’s portrait and signature.
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Chiave
Eagle Hill
Alta
Dr. Chase
Ecmanson, Bates & Co
Toronto
A. W. Chase
Prohibition Petition and Early English Dress Ruffs
Fragmentary text recalls a petition to prohibit certain articles, mentions Sambete and Cambrie introduced in Enghind during Queen Kraveth’s reign, and notes a ruff presented to the Virgin Queen. It also includes health ads for Dr Thomas electrical prevention and Minard's Liniment, plus a social musing on greed and benevolence.
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Enghind
Kraveth
Pink Pills Cited as Cure for Indigestion and Blood Ailments
An advertisement touts Pink Pills as a cure for indigestion and blood diseases alleging positive proof from a patient in Grand Desert. The text claims the pills restore appetite, improve digestion, and boost general health, urging readers to buy via local dealers or mail order.
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Williams
Fred Fulis
Grand Desert
Howell
Tims
C. Richards and Co
Kbs
Nolent Tor
aThav
Giro de Maso
Crawford Autograph Story Told At Franks Inn Club Meeting
A prominent member of Philadelphia's Frank Tii Inn Club shared an anecdote about F Marion Crawford. A young woman asked for his autograph and a note, and he replied with a witty two cent stamp sentiment. The tale reflects literary social circles and Crawford’s humor.
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Frank Tii Inn Club
Fuuadelphia
F. Marion Crawford
Mystery around Beaconsfield’s elusive facial expressions
The fragment hints at Beaconsfield’s inscrutable face and adds scattered notes about Oldent Bet, a bell tower in Tacoma, a fir tree spire, and an old sheepskin cloak once priced near a dollar. The passage reads like disconnected archival bits with little cohesive context.
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America
Bt. Church
Tacoma
Man's Wrist Cuff Offers Marriage Promise in Quebec Case
A cuff bearing a marriage proposal in manuscript on the plaintiff's wrist becomes pivotal evidence in a breach of promise suit. The incident, recounted to show the defendant's intentions, is cited as having practical value in the case.
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Quebec
Broken text hints at local store notices or names
A garbled OCR fragment references a store and names such as Barbas and Tahir, suggesting a local business notice or obituary style blurb with unclear context and missing details. The readable bits point to personal names and a place but no coherent event or dates emerge.
Philosophy of dress for short waisted women
The article advises petite women with similar heights and weights to choose styles that visually elongate the skirt and shorten the waist. It recommends avoiding long front and back points, matching waistbands to skirts, and favoring short coats and capes ending at the waist. Subtle vertical lines and smaller trims enhance balance.
Dictatorial Dr Sonn Dr Johnson and Paris Gas Lamps 1819
The text notes Dr Sonn and Dr Johnson in a sharp argument with dominant behavior. It then mentions gas lamps being introduced to Paris streets in 1819, causing remark among country people who suspected magic behind the change.
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Nater
Sonn
Johnson
Paris
Douglas Voice Described as Magnificent and Opera Worthy
The passage lauds Stephen A. Douglas for his powerful bass voice likening it to an operatic gift and recalls how his opening “Fellow Citizens!” rang out. It notes his bellow as unmatched among public speakers of his era, while also mentioning the Rowans and their improvised candies made from rag strands and rancid fat.
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Douglas
Stephen A. Douglas
Continent name origins traced to mythic figures
Continents Asia Europe Africa and America are discussed with mythic roots. Asia is linked to the nymph Asia, Europe to Europa, Africa to Libya, and the Americas are noted as named for a man but take a feminine ending.
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Continents
Asia
Europe
Europa
Agenos
Africa
Libya
Aphrica
Epaphus
Amer
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