Western Canada Draws Michigan Farmers to New District
A Michigan couple and partner from Washtenaw County recount their journey to western Canada, praising Saskatchewan and Regina areas after visiting Calgary and Edmonton. They plan to relocate to a rich, thickly seeded district near Saskatoon, praising soils, hay, water, and wood, and urge others to consider land there while noting broader calls for better tech and resources.
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J.B. Blum
Crimper
Manchester
Washtenaw County
Michigan
Alberta
Shantz
Ontario
Calgary
Edmonton
Regina
Ansiniboia
Lumsden
Balgonie
Long Lake
Wiskatoonh
South Saskatchewan
Smith Settlement
Canada
Track Costs versus Rail Labor in Early Industry Debates
The report contrasts rail costs with wages for station staff and clerks, noting annual track repairs totaling 2.85 million and rail renewals at 626 thousand, with rail system expenses rivaling telegraph services. It mentions Rivet Maker Henry Chisholm of Cleveland, Yale graduate, earning 1.75 dollars a day and committed to learning street making, rejecting ties to Schwab and the steel trust.
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Santa. Fe
Costa
Yao
Henry Chisholm
Cleveland
Yale
Rivet Works
Ohio City
Chisholm
Gever
Schwab
Steel Trust
Mosquito Theory of Disease Carriers Gains Acceptance
The Paris theory that mosquitoes transmit diseases gains wider recognition. Authorities in Havana and New York endorse the idea that germs of malaria, yellow fever, and related illnesses are carried by mosquitoes, reshaping public health strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Havanna
New York
Bai of Health
Th ‘Ory
Heatley Seeks Quick Sale With Sign Offer
Wealthy retired Brooklyn dentist George W Heatley hopes to buy property next to his home. After neighbors and broker refused, he posted a large front-yard sign offering a reward to any real estate agent who sells the place, promising exclusive Brooklyn cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heatley
George 'W
Groes-Only
Strest
Brooklyn
Wilhelmina's Premier Named Noted Intellectual Force
An article cites Dr. Av Kuyner as among the broadest minds and strongest intellectuals shaping the Dutch leadership scene. It highlights Kuyner's influence alongside Wilhelmina and the broader Dutch political discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina
Av Kuyner
Holland
Talhelming
A i Oan Tl
Colorado Town Faced Growth Since 1869
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Colorado, a junior town and a faculty entry dating back to 1869, hinting at early growth. No clear events, dates, or names emerge to confirm specifics beyond the historical linkage.
Senate Passes Broad Bills in Plenary Session
The Upper House approved numerous measures in a lengthy forenoon session, including a law disinheriting heirs who murder for insurance, amendments to criminal and railroad property cases, and revisions to how steamboat actions are filed. A new senatorial district plan was introduced, funds allocated for an equestrian statue of General Herron, and a weed extermination bill expanded to quack grass purds and similar species. A sharp debate over injury injunctions looms as a concurrent resolution to endorse a federal bill faced initial opposition before compromise.
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DHS Moiies
Maliciou
Hhow &Rd
Herriot
Brough
Harper
Francis J. Herron
Capitol
Des’ Moines
Bishop
Daniel Anderson
Montros County
Senate
House Committee ‘On Federal Relations
Teport
Madison
Anamosa
Fort Madison
Fort
Mine Workers to Meet in Des Moines February
United Mine Workers of America will hold its annual convention in Des Moines on February 26 at Odd Fellow’s Hall. Delegates from Iowa and surrounding states will attend to discuss labor wage issues and safety measures.
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Des
Moinhs
United Mine Workers, of America
Lawaon of the thdapandende and chance beliefs
A garbled relic notes Lawaon, owner of the thdapandende, as a man of odd fortune beliefs. It mentions his offices at 333 and 3839, a yacht launch on June 3, and a watch chain of 333 gold heads, all framed as part of a grand human events theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shortias
Lawaon
Gloveless Daylight Fashion Wows Paris Women
Parisian fashion shifts toward wearing no gloves outdoors by day, reserving gloves for evening. This style highlights hands and makes rings a focal point, with first and second fingers bearing valuable heirlooms. A duchess reportedly wears a signet linked to her great grandfather guillotined in a display of heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doora
Thia
Remarkable kidney cure credited to Dodd's Pills in Valley
In Valley Missouri Perry Nelson reports a striking health turnaround after six boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills restored vigor. He praises the remedy, while the ad invites readers to consult Dr H H Greens Sons in Atlanta for dropsy treatment and warns about insurance being a life fix.
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Valley
Perry Nelson
Dodd
Nelson
H. H. Green
Atlanta
Advertising fragment for Defiance Starch promotion
The fragment pitches Defiance Starch as superior to others, claiming it offers 16 oz for the price of 12 oz and implying grocers stock woes when unavailable. It concludes with a quote about adversity attributed to Disraeli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Han
Magnetic, Starch. Co
Omaha, Neb
Career and Character of Abraham Lincoln
An address by Joseph Choate on Lincoln’s career from early life to his presidency, published by a railroad company and available by postage. Also includes assorted notices about Mrs. AppR Raymond’s tobacco cure, Defiance starch marketing, and promotional items with dated tone and numeric figures.
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Abraham
Lincoln
Joseph Choate
Great Britain
Chicago
Milwaukee
Appr. Raymond
Charles. Street
Des Moines
Fragmented 19th century ads and quips from a Toledo paper
A jumble of old advertisements and maxims including patent remedy pitches for Piso's Cure and Hall's Catarrh Cure, laundry bluing, beverages, travel notices, and general proverbs. The text invokes various places like Van Buren Indiana South Bend and Toledo with scattered dates and names, offering a snapshot of era marketing and social commentary.
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Atite
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Clinton
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Polk
Mahaska
Wapello
Woodbury
Pottawattsmie
Louisa-Muscatine
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Jones-Jackson
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Dickinson-Emmet
Palo Alto
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Buena -Vista-Humboldt-Pocahontas
Adair-Adamis-Taylor
Union- Ringgold
Decatur
Iowa City
University’ of Iowa
Shyota
F Sumner
Henry
Wes
Buck
Creek
Fred
God
Disraeli
Red Cross
Goents
Hs Russ Company
South Bend
Ind
Ima
Virginia
South Carolina
Conklys
O&o. Ry
Clark
Defiance
Manufac
Tured BY
Piso
W. O. Exvsay
Vanburen
The
Russ Company
CIO
Toledo
Avons County
Frank J. Cheney
Mrm
F. Z. Cheney &Co
Hall
W. Gue
Gheney &O
Florida
Carolina
Charleston
Hot Springs
Old Point Comfort
Southern Pines
W. K. Conklyn
Chesapeake and Ohio Ry
Clark Bt
I. A. Hopting
Vhafrman
Board of County Commissioners
Fllgworth
Kan
Alkavia
Alkevis
Fox
Seymour
Lona
Hopkins
Mia
Ida A. Mrauils
Mooresville
Alkavis
Mary Fox
Town
Viola Denting
Petersburg
Inds
Jax
Young
Kent
Chia
Albavia
Uhurch Kidney Cure Company
Fourth Avenue
Sveryrhors
Ome Po Ds Houglas Union
Sele
Votice Dnstang
Renee Bln Patra
W. L. Houglas
Sellamori
W. J. Douglas
Aldo
Douglas
Brockton
Oman
Tealing
Rory
CATAL
AJ Tower
Boston
Mass
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