Prairie calm in Western Canada sparks boosters
Editorial from Moose Jaw and Farmers' Review describes Western Canada’s unbroken prairies, grass cover, and timber need near Moose Jaw. It notes Assiniboine river scenery, cattle and dairy herds, shelter belts, alfalfa fields, and concerns over wheat profitability. A satirical tip on handshakes closes.
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Moose Jaw
Assiniboa
Farmers’ Review
Chicago
United States
Canada
Assiniboine
Canadian Pacific Railway
Rocky Mountains
Assiniboia
Tenry F. Thurston
Western
Aluminum as Paper Substitute in France
Experiments in France use aluminum sheets as writing material. Sheets four thousandths of an inch thick weigh less than paper and can be rolled thinner with suitable machinery. The metal resists oxidation, is fire and water proof, and is impervious to worm damage, offering a durable alternative for books and writing paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Toledo Notarized Patent Cure Ad Offers $100 Per Case
Fragment from a 19th century notice shows a claim that Frank Cheney and F. J. Chesey promote Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally to affect the mucous membranes. The document records oath before Notary A. W. Hlearon in Toledo Ohio on December 4th. It promises one hundred dollars for every case not cured.
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Ome
Tore
Logas Corwrr
Feawe
Cyesey
F. S. Cemner
Toledo
Caranan Uvie
Halls
F. J. Chesey
Miall
FOR REST OR SAT ON Crop Payments Lead foriset J MULMALL
The column jokes about public response to news and describes crop payment discussions. A London anecdote about a man ringing his doorbell after peace news contrasts with a discussion on American cotton crop allocation and mill consumption figures for the year. The Cotton Crop section notes forty percent of the crop remains for American use with 2,790,000 bales for northern mills and 1,865,000 for southern mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. "Mulmall
Sioux City
Iowa
Perils to Submarine Cables Mentioned in Ocean Report
The article notes dangers to submarine cables including ocean currents that swirl against the seabed crags and attacks by sea monsters, sharks, swordfish and similar hazards threatening the underwater lines.
Mrs Elizabeth H Thompson praises Lydia E Pinkham's Compound
Lillydale New York Grand Worthy Wise Templar and W C T U member shares a testimonial about using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes severe backache and womb trouble cured after six bottles and notes relatives improved including a niece who recovered from heart trouble and nervous prostration and later had a baby.
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Elizabeth H. Thompson
Lillydale
N.Y
Wise Templar
W.C.T.U
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mra
Evizaseta
H. Beocenacts
Chinese Captain of Industry
In Honolulu a leading duck eye hatchery operated by Yee Ke, a Chinese immigrant, stands out for its success. Over twenty three years Yee has hatched over 3,400,000 eggs and organized the business to minimize losses.
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Honolulu
Yee Ke
Yee
Cheap Excursions to the South Rail Fare Offer
On February 16 March 1 and 15 the Kansas City Southern railway will offer a round trip fare of 10 dollars to all points on the Port Arthur Route including Beaumont Port Arthur Lake Charles Shreveport Texarkana Fort Smith Mena De Queen and all intermediate points. Return is good for twenty one days from sale with stopovers south of Kansas City on the outbound trip. For information contact S G Warner G P and T A Kansas City Mo.
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Kansas City Southern Railway
Port Arthur
Beaumont
Lake Charles
Shreveport
Texarkana
Fort Smith
Mena
de Queen
Kansas City
S. G. Warner, G. P. and
T. A
French writer mocks Russian official over mail delay
A French writer touring Russia lampoons a Russian official after complaining about a five day mail delay to Paris. The official retorts that the delay is deplorable and likens the police to a stomach that functions poorly when aware of its faults.
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Russia
Paris
Betting Under Government Supervision in Rome Elections
Betting on municipal election results in Rome was permitted by the government. Wagering occurred on the pari mutuel system and profits supported charitable causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Salter Seed Co Offer For One Thousand Cabbages Parsnips and More
A La Crosse Wisconsin seed firm advertises a large plant and seed catalog plus seed to grow 1000 cabbages 2000 carrots 2000 celery 2000 lettuces 1000 onions 1000 radishes and flowers. The offer promises free postage if you return the notice and cover a small pack fee. Berliner Caulithower is added as an extra if postage is sent.
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John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Berliner Caulithower
Cw. N. U
Kitchener Sells Blockhouses in South Africa War
Lord Kitchener as commander in chief sells 6,000 blockhouses at £10 each to Lord Milner head of civil government. He notes timber, corrugated iron and materials could be reused for rebuilding farms. Also a note on Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets promising cold cure or refund.
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Kitchener
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Lord Milner
Automobile thunderstorm tragedy near Budapest
Two Prussian engineers Hilbert and H Buschitz were driving from Budapest toward Derdaska and Drenkowa when a thunderstorm struck their car. Lightning hit the benzine reservoir, killing Buschitz and seriously injuring Hilbert. June Tint Butter Color also mentioned as market butter.
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Hilbert
H Buschitz
Derdaska
Drenkowa
Budapest
Buschitz
Iilbert
Little Opinion of Lawyers and Defiance Starch advert
Peter the Great toured London law courts and wondered why so many lawyers exist. The piece then promotes Defiance Starch, highlighting one third more product for the same price and superior quality for sensible housekeepers.
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Peter the Great
London
The Armies of Russia Policy and Service Terms
The text outlines three Russian armies with distinct service lengths. In Europe active five years and reserve thirteen, plus a five year second reserve. In Asia active seven and reserve six. In Caucasia active three and reserve fifteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Europe
Asia
Caucasia
Wiggle-Stick Laundry Blue Promises No Spill Or Spot
An advertisement for Wiggle-Stick Laundry Blue claims it won’t spill, break, freeze, or spot clothes. It costs i cents and equals 2 cents worth of any other bluing. Grocers may not stock it, sample requests directed to The Laundry Blue Co. Chicago at 14 Michigan Street.
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Laundry Blue Co
Michigan Street
Chicago
Chesebrough Mfg. Co
State Street
New York City
Allen's Foot-Ease Ad Promotes Comfort for Feet
In a humorous note about the new flatiron building, the piece promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease uncomfortable, nervous, cold, or damp feet. It claims to treat sweating and sore feet from tight shoes, priced at 25 cents, with samples sent free from Allen S. Olm sted in Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy, N. Y
A Coveted School Award in Russian Schools
A high honor in some Russian schools is the Initial letter of the empress name in solid gold on a blue bow, about 1.25 inches tall, granting a higher salary. Storekeepers note Defiance Starch’s quality and extra quantity hinder sales of other brands. Three Pennsylvania cows that ingested dynamite died from its poison, missing the expected explosive spectacle.
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Pennsylvania
Lengthy Courtship Sets Record in Ireland Postmaster Story
The longest courtship on record involved Robert Taylor, Scarva postmaster, who wooed his beloved for fifty years and married her in 1872 at age 108. He died in his 134th year.
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Robert Taylor
Scarva
Ireland
Dolores Johnson Tends Father as Dora Arrives
In the mountain settlement Dr Dunwiddie cares for Johnson, recovering while Dolores feeds him and faces scrutiny from villagers. Dora, cousin and hopeful ally, arrives to comfort Dolores, who forms a deep bond with her while Green hides nearby. Johnson, enraged by Green, suffers a hemorrhage and orders restraint as the scene shifts to looming trouble.
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Sadie
Dora
Young Green
Green
Delores
Dolores
Betsy Glenn
Dr. Dunwiddie
Johnson
Charlie
Mrs. Allen
Papa
Dolores Johnson
Mr. Green
Chapter XVIII Dolores and Dora
Dolores expresses admiration for finding Uncle Joe and explains his importance as her father. Dora admires Dolores but questions her own bravery, and Dolores asks why she should not act bravely for family. The scene centers on courage, family bonds, and shared affection between Dolores and Dora.
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Dolores
Dora
Uncle Joe
Unique Canadian fare method on trolley ride
G M P Holt describes a Canadian four mile trolley line between Sherbrook and Lenoxville where the sign says nothing changes over $2. The conductor uses a dark lantern shaped device with a glass front and a top slit to drop in a nickel or ticket, a curious prepayment mechanism observed on the car.
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Canada
G. M. P. Holt
Sherbrook
Lenoxville
Springfield
Mass
Union
Masters of Olden Times by George Moore
George Moore reflects on Balzac Hugo Veronese as the great swift workers of art before science changed the pace. He recalls Balzac writing an eighteen hour story, Hugo composing Hernani in a month, and Veronese painting swiftly, all in the glow of constant creation.
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Balzac
Hugo
Hernani
Veronese
Cana
Fiddler
Cgeorge Moore
Lippincott's
Family hose mender and darning egg gift joke ends a case
The Sproull Harmer Sproull firm tale recalls three bachelors one gardening in spare time. A water emergency leads to ordering a hose mender, a queer package arrives, and a late night gift of a darning egg to the mother is revealed in this New York Times anecdote.
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Sproull, Harmer & Sproull
Fred
New York Times
Didn't See the Necessity and Washington's Frank Rebuke
Booker T. Washington sharply rebukes an old friend who begs in New York, noting there is no necessity for begging despite the friend's claim he must live. The exchange underscores Washington's sincere, sometimes amusing, blunt manner in addressing poverty and reliance.
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Booker T. Washington
Mr. Washington
New York
Erastus
Turkish Marriage Decline Prompts Imperial Decree
The article notes a shift in Turkish marriage patterns from polygamy to monogamy over fifty years, with large families shrinking. It reports the Sultan's recent edict curbing costly wedding displays and warning that current trends may depopulate the empire, despite earlier Prophet Mahomet provisions.
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Turkey
Mahomet
Pittsburg District Leads in Industries and Resources
Pittsburg district touts unmatched industrial scale with the world’s largest iron and steel works electrical plants glass houses firebrick yards potteries and dominates coal and coking fields across the area.
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Pittsburg
Earthquake shocks, arrests, and murders nationwide flash news
A dispersed report lists seismic tremors in Sicily, arrests in Missouri and Illinois, indictments in Iowa, and multiple murder trials in Missouri and Kentucky. Other items note philanthropic gifts, political deaths, insurance losses, and evolving international affairs involving Germany, Russia, and the United States.
Kidney Trouble Warns and Swamp-Root Claims Cure
Advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney bladder and related ailments. Claims strong testimonials including a 1903 letter from a patient Rob ert Berner and asserts hospital and medical endorsement with samples offered by post. Availability worldwide in two bottle sizes priced fifty cents and one dollar.
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Bright
Kilmer
Avimer
Aumton
N. Y
Swamp-Root Cure Promised Free Sample Bottle Offer
Editorial touts Swamp-Root as a prompt cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. Readers are urged to request a free sample bottle and a book of testimonials by mailing their address to Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton New York.
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East
New York City
New York
Robert Berner
Swamp-Root
Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Coupon Request for Swamp Root Sample
A reader seeks a free sample bottle of Swamp Root kidney remedy from Dr Kilmer Co. by sending name address city state and street details on the coupon. The ad asks for a full name and address to receive the sample.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
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Lodie
Jim Lodie
Colabna
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Pekin
Ill
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Des Moines
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Armour Institute of Chicago
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Lexington
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Machen
Hanna
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Crosett
Ark
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Baltimore
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Edwardsville
John Lewis
EE. E. Harland
Macon
Higginsville
J. Malcolm Forbes
Massachusetts
Thomas FB. Kinney
Oskaloosa
Joseph Bradshaw
la Belle
State Department
W. E. Buchanan
Panama
Volunteer Warriors
Salvation Army
Volunteers of America
Omaha
Neb
Muncie
Ind
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Mount Sterling
James Hart
Evansville
William
Germany
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The
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Bellevue Hospital
Leavenworth
Sadie Breeden
Charleston
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American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
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Indian Territory
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Bradstreet
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Dalny
H. A. Ricketts
Mexico
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Rockefeller
Shakespeare
Chicago University
Pacia Massie
Astress “School OF Hygiene
Mme. Mayr
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Congress
WR. Vaughsh
St. Lewis
Lincoln Republican Party
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Justice Party
Allcome
Mall Carriera
Mit
W. RK. Vaughan
Penston Hill
Pace Ave
Bakis
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Ce Ous
Oslong
Lil
Peerless Cooker CO
Buffalo, X.Y
Salzer
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Washington
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Ohio
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Missouri
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Balver
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A. Salzer
Salzer’s
America
John A Salzer
LA_CROSSE. WIS
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Ottawa
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Los Angeles
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