Inheritance Prospect in Western Canada Lands
An American writer urges settlers to consider Western Canada. The Saskatchewan Valley and Assiniboia districts offer low land prices, potential homesteading, rich loam soil, and favorable climate. Wheat, oats, barley yield well, stock fatten easily, and wild fruit thrives. Apply to Canadian Government agents for information on the two districts.
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Gollor
Sir
Western
Canada
Railway
Colonization
Saskatchewan Valley
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
Iowa
Uly
Old Keaner
New Yankee Industry Formed in Maine
The Massachusetts vex Company Vwa has been incorporated in Maine with a capital of 5000 dollars. Its stated object in the incorporation filing is to buy sell breed and import frogs and similar animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Vwa
Maine
Hall Insurance Shows High Losses in Nebraska Reports
Nebraska state insurance department records show hail insurance as a major risk. One company paid 103053.42 in losses over two seasons, the highest in the state. United Mutual Shell Insurance Association of Lincoln stands out for its record, with Lloydslike efficiency. The piece endorses Minnedota Mutual of Lincoln as good protection for farmers and agents seeking hail coverage.
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Lars Sim
Dail
LWC
St Pring
United Mutual Shell Insurance Association of
Lincoln
Studs Ont
Therfore
Minnedl Mutual of
Ungua
Egent
Colors of French gold coins through history
A French collector notes color differences in gold coins from early 19th to modern eras. The paler hue in 10 and 20 franc pieces with Napoleon II and Louis XVI imagery comes from silver in the alloy. Later coins are warmer as copper is minimized and sealed melting prevents bleaching, improving wear resistance despite higher cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krench
Nature
Napoleon II
Louis XVI
Paris
London
Frightened by Sensitive Plants on the Isthmus
In On the Frontier Mr. Cam pion recalls crossing the Isthmus of Panama where a train stop let him gather crimson flowers. He misread nearby green plants as alive, felt Panama fever panic, and realized the plants wilted when touched, leaving him frightened by sensitive plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campion
Panama
School Hell Eilogs by Electricity Near Roanoke Alabama
In a Alabama district near Roanoke a teacher named E N Wheelwright uses an electric clock to ring the school bell at set times. Regardless of his activities at 9 am the bell clatters through the room ensuring attendance. The device also rings at 10 40 am 1 0 30 pm and 4 oclock keeping pupils to the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Roanoke
E. N. Wheelwright
Wheelwright
Feeding methods for infants in artificial bottles
The author warns that fast flowing bottles cause milk to overwhelm babies. Breastfed infants work to feed, while improper artificial feeding floods the stomach. He advises mothers to clean nipples and require the child to work to draw milk, reducing overfeeding hazards.
Anderson's Rare Astronomical Discovery of Pays Seus Constellation
A garbled report notes Anderson discovering a previously invisible ramus in Pays seus constellation. It claims a rare astronomical event occurred fourteen times, mentioning Wega Lo and theories about a DPA sty maling in splendor. The fragmentary text mixes misread words and unclear nouns, but centers on a notable celestial sighting by Anderson.
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Anderson
Constellation
Pays Seus
Fragmented Health Ad Slogans From A Puzzleful Note
A garbled antique advertisement fragment mixes medical claims with household products. It touts DEFIANCH STARCH 16 oz for 10 cents, Wizard Oil for rheumatism, and Putnam Fapg dyes promising less dye time. The text hints at advice and humor but remains largely unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Fapg
Thousands of Peruna Praise by Fair Women
Catarrh cures and health claims flood letters from women praising Peruna and other remedies. Advertisements tout Hall's Catarrh Cure and Allen's Foot-Ease, with testimonials from Miss Klein, Miss Prescott, Mrs. Lynch, and Miss Costa. The notices mix medical endorsements, household tips, and shopping prompts, reflecting early 20th century patent remedies culture.
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Katie Klein
Bartmer Avenue
St. Louis
Anna Prescott
South Seventh Street
Minneapolis
Minn
IF. J. Lynch
Division Street
Grand Rapids
Mich
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Peruna
F. J. Lynch
Perona
Marie Costa
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Self-respect is the basis of all good conduct
A brief veteran note asserts that self-respect forms the foundation for virtue and proper behavior, linking personal dignity to an ethical life. The piece emphasizes inner discipline as the core driver of outward actions.
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Aasinthoia
Eleal B
Sheen
Beemon
Bow
Hall
I. J. Cheney
Toledo
West & Truax
Wilding, Kinnan & Marvin
Ohta
Hail
Claudius
Defiance
Joan F Boren
Trinity Springs
Ind
Regenua
Schmoller & Mueller
Farnam Street
Omaha
Mary Coats
Appleton
Wis
Appleton Young Ladies’ Club
Ohio
Irs
Lynch
Ema Pres
atiss_ clarle Coa
Man
Plato
Ccc
Snc
Veweler
Tony
Giles Aylmers
Hunt
Busse
Detroit
Brests
Kela
Ls. Wy
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