The Schools of Western Canada readers educate a nation
A historical piece extols Western Canada education, highlighting Calgary's 80 teachers and 4,228 pupils, Alberta's 46,000 rural and urban students in 1909, 1,096 school districts, and 979 schools with 1,823 departments. It notes strong agricultural schooling and farming success, citing Mr. Adler’s Strathmore ranch and rising prosperity from fertile land and good climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Canada
Calgary
Alberta
Rurel
Western Canada
Mr. Adler
New York
Strathmore
Mir. Adler
Twenty Five Years of It at a Library Exhibit
A fragmented notice notes a library exhibit titled Twenty Five Years of It. It references silver wedding imagery and a reflection on endurance, hinting at celebratory or commemorative content without clear names or dates.
Forged Notes Drive Train Wreck Mystery
Lawrence Blakeley lawyer travels to Pittsburg to obtain a deposition from John Gilmore using forged notes. A woman urges him to buy a Pullman ticket. misadventures aboard a wrecked train ensue with a murder, theft, and romance entanglements. Investigations reveal Alison Vest, Sullivan, and Bronson behind the forged notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Blakeley
Pittsburg
John Gilmore
Milionaire
Blakeley
Allzon Eet
He 43
Ander
Movity
Sullivan
Alison
Ahe
Mrs. Conway
Hidden Notes and a Deadly Necklace Mystery
In a Washington case, Sullivan confesses the dagger and a jeweled necklace belong to his sister and reveal the true killer. Alison, haunted by past betrayal, faces the impact as investigators piece together the chain and wallet finds linking to Simon Hartington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Conway
Carter House
Amy Aokle
Tower Nine
Thranson
Ma Knight
Aligon
Washington
Bronson
Silak Jey
McKnight
Chaway
Sullivan
Alison
Sul-ivan
Elging
Simon Hartington
A Love Proposal Near End of War and a Wedding
After a long struggle the narrator and Alison plan a future together with marriage and a Bermuda or Jamaica trip in mind. Sullivan confronts loss and a broken necklace as the war ends, while friends keep watch and the couple prepare a formal proposal. The scene closes with a humorous comment about throwing a key down the elevator shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alison
Sullivan
McKnight
Mrs. Dallas
Johnson
Richey
Hotchkiss
Ydieca
Pooks
Ikins
Bermuda
Jamaica
Girard
Pungent Flavors Delighted by Edible Leaves Debate
A food expert contends that a felafel leaf may be edible while a cactus leaf could be a spicy spry. One speaker notes it might not be worse than horseradish or chili con carne, though not an advocate.
Wisconsin Assembly Debates Anti-Tipping and Public Notices
Assembly debates anti tipping measures targeting railroads and Pullman porters with fines and jail terms. Senator Linley proposes state funded newspaper posts to disseminate University of Wisconsin research on agriculture health and public problems. Wisconsin tax commission reports railroad property value up and taxes rise. bills on home rule for counties and banking reforms discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Linley
Superior
Nonce
University of Wisconsin
Ieal
State Prorest
Finley
State University
Commonwealth
Tts
Wisconsin Tax Commission
Chicago & Northwestern Company
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul
Winnonsin Central
Sao
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Omaha
C. J. Jahson
Marinette
Frye
Oregon
Wisconsin Bankers’ Association
National Bankers
Itl
Lomat
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Bere
California Fig Syrup Co
New York City
Hu River
Grettner
Boset -Me
RILE
George
Dallas
Williard
Alson
Thornle
Walter
C. J. Johnson
Tobncon
Wight
Jonason
Mary Ann
Legislative Reference Library
McConnell
Joint Committee On Banking
la Foltette
Mrat
Delug
Lavhford
Robert M. Bashford
Fo Orty
Wicconesa
State Supreme Court
Madison
Judgge Beskford
Fargette County
Site University
JH. Daghford & Spittle
Tenney, Gasdford & Tenney
J. L. O'Connor
Milwaukee
Pashford
B. Casseday
Supreme Court of Wisconsin
Davidson
Barnes
Tinir of
Wisconsin
Atewaukes
Minnesota
Wisconsin State Telephone Gascination
de Alonzo Burt
Wisconsin Telephone Company
W. F. Goodrich
J. M. Storkerson
The
la Crosse Company
F. J. Mayer
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