Presidential primaries move eyed by Progressives
Washington report on Hinebaugh's presidential primary bill and a competing measure by Rep. Lafferty may push federal over state control for primaries while the Progressive bloc seeks party unity. The piece notes Democratic restraint on anti trust and a push for gradual business-friendly policy along with bird conservation progress and new national bird reserves across several states.
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George Clinton
Washington
Progressive Party
Hinebaugh
Progressive
Chicago
National Election Commission
Congress
House of Representatives
Representative Lafferty
Oragon
Clinoin
Lafferty
Hinehaugh
Indianapolis
Marshall
United States
Alberta crop yields show excellent harvests across districts
Alberta farmers report high yields with many No. 1 grades. Wheat ranges 20 to 40 bushels per acre, oats and barley yield strong, Marquis and Red Fife wheat perform well. Provincial notes mention congestion in handling grain, large shipments forecast, and experimental farm results.
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Alt MacLeod
Alta
Inverary
Alberta
Lethbridge
Monarch
Milk River
John Turner
Rosthern
Arcola
Calgary
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Matty Pointa
C.P. R
Moose Jaw
Sask
Assano
Bassano
Noble
C_S Noble
Canadian Pacific Railway
Letter Misdelivery Case Ties Up Local Mail Route
John Neary reports that Mrs Peck and Mrs Peck John Hones did not receive a letter she says she handed to Henry Yow who kept it in his hand to the mail office. The exchange implies the letter never reached its intended recipient and a proper mail check may be warranted.
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Mra. Peck
John Hones
J. Henry
Breaks in stiff felt mended by Nelted match heat
A fragmented note explains mending breaks in stiff felt by holding under a Nelted match. Heat causes shellac fortification to melt and fuse. The second line oddly urges readers to observe people they meet daily and rejoice they were not born cannibals.
Spelling, Courts, and Oddities From An Old Tribune
A collage of anecdotes from a Philadelphia Telegraph piece and other sources recounts a jurors spelling pneumonia incident, ancient Chinese texts and garrisons, Dutch church hat wear, paths at a Pathe director wreck, and a New Brunswick police shootout with dummies in the Washington hotel, all in sharp yarns of daily life and oddities.
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Caference
Mo Chaviannes
Yarkun
Pathe
South Hiver
N. J
Polce Oppenberger
Hrunewick
Washington Hotel
Ball bearing scissors patented by Ohio inventor
Wright notes increasing demand on newspaper men as Penman discusses a new patent. An Ohio inventor claims a ball bearing scissors design, signaling progress in tool innovation and market interest.
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Wright
Penman
Ohio
Odd Child Health Tonic Advertises Relief
A fragmented 19th century ad extols Wil Interest Wothers a remedy for children. It claims to ease teething discomfort and stomach pains, improve appetite, regulate bowels, and expel worms. Promises soothing effects make it appealing to mothers seeking safe care for infants.
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Widen
le Roy
Adventures of a Guide and Society Scandals Highlights
A compact irregular clipping notes anecdotes about a hunter on a ridge and a dog in distress, with later jabs at social leaders and a social figure, John Tyler, described as Virginia legislator at 71 and congressman at 8. The tone mirrors humorous ad-like lines and scattered product plugs from the era.
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John Tyler
Virginia
Good Bowels Are An Aid to Growth
Dietary advice for children emphasizes bowel health and growth. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as a mild laxative and tonic for all ages, with testimonials from Dr. W. Caldwell and Mr. John Dey. Availability, price, and a money back guarantee accompany a free sample offer.
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Caldwell
John Dey
Bloomfield
N. J
Marie
Dr. Caldwell
Farliee
Dr. W. Caldwell
Washington St
Montreillo
Ill
Eczema in water blisters prompts Cure claim
Fragmentary note from 748 Congress St Chicago describes eczema with water blisters on hands legs and joints lasting about two years. The writer reports relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for six weeks and mentions a world wide sale and free samples. The rest of the text shifts to unrelated medical reports and cancer research notes from 1812 era.
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Congress St
Chicago
Boston
Errors of His Ways and a New Year Resolve
A garbled 19th century dinner scene in Chicago features George Ade and a proposed resolution for a middle aged married man. The dialogue touches on marital fidelity, past loves, and a satirical critique of domestic life as characters discuss wives, children, and power dynamics in a humorous, if unclear, exchange.
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Sid George Ade
Chicago
Suri
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