Brides for the West and the Canadian Bride Boom
An American writer recalls the Western migration of brides to Canada, praising British and Irish women who established homes on prairie lands. The piece weaves tales of matchmaking, cultural exchanges, and the lasting influence of these brides on Canadian towns, ranches, and family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethoo Cot
Theo
Weader
West
Wimmipeg
British Isles
Canada
Three Islands
Nea
Ellen
Prairies
Scotland
Hiehind
Naid
Therishman
Giovanne O'Flarity
Ottawa
Weo
Peopl
Bickle's Anti-Consump tive Syrup Promises Quick Subduing Power
A vintage ad touts Bickles Anti Consumptive Syrup as a quick remedy for a “tough” as directions claim. It boasts hundreds of testimonials and invites readers to join the ranks of those benefited, priced at 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickle
Directries
Morris and Schreck Face Off in Boxing Debate
In a spirited critique the writer questions the Morris camp's recent victory over Mike Schreck and warns against overvaluing an oil magnate backer. The piece contrasts Morris's rising status with Schreck's faded dominance and suggests further tests lie ahead for the heavyweight hopeful.
Langford and Frankie Goteh in boxing preludes
The passage recalls Langford aiming to trim rivals in an evening and Frankie Goteh seeking a debut in boxing while avoiding rough crowds. Francis expresses fatigue with new ventures but remains cautious on tips and reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langford
Frankie Goteh
Francis
The Servant Question in Norway
Norway uses a municipal agency to manage servant hiring with biannual postings and compulsory waiting periods. The system protects both sides, requiring written contracts, clear duties, and regular pay, with magistrate oversight for breaches and penalties for departures without notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Bergen
Christania
Bureau
Are Little Men Always Clever
The article reviews the belief that genius correlates with short stature, citing notable figures such as Lombroso and Poe. It notes counterarguments from Charles Kassel and surveys 230 distinguished men, finding most above average height, with a minority below and several tall Americans like Summer, Jefferson, and Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grea
Lombroso
Nayrleon
Alexander the Grea
Edgar Allan Poe
Alexander Pope
Neson
Blake
Julius Caesar
Napoleon
Pope
Byron
Nero
Popular Science Monthly
Charles Kassel
Mx Kassel
Great Britain
Sin Kassel
America
Charles Summer
Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Dr Hamilton's Pills Promise Kidney Relief for All
An old advertisement touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as a vegetable remedy for kidney trouble, claiming quick relief and renewed vitality. It appeals to both young and old, promising strengthened kidneys and freedom from wet bladder issues.
Remark on Height and Head Size Among Famous Men
A historical note surveys tall greats like Samuel Adams and George Washington, contrasting their heights with head sizes. It mentions Shelley tall with a small head and others, including Toletoy, Mere dith, Swinburne, and Whistle, as examples of varying traits and brains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Adams
George Washington Lincoln
Biemarck
Thackeray
Charle Darwin
Henry Ward Beecher
Rafe Choate
Daniel O'Connell
Browning
Joel Adams
Shelley
Poet
Emad Mes
Memoenius Toletoy
Meredith
Swirburne
Whistle
The New Turkish Army and Its Chief
Dr. Dillon notes a highly efficient Turkish army under Mahmud Shefket Pasha with superb infantry and artillery. A foreign attaché praised the troops as the best soldiers, while a speech linked the Caliph Sultan to the army asTurkey’s future strength and a path to rediscovered invincibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Mahmud Shefket
Europe
Mahmud Shefket Pasha
Turkey
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E. B. R. Beamer
Ceilier
Glastic
Indtace
Edinburgh
Courge
Cambridge
Winnipeg
Hudson Bay
Edinburgh Seatch
Morris
Mr. Morris
Mike Schreck
Mike
Michael Schreck
G. Gardner
Ed. Dunkhorst
Morris Special
Frank Gotch
Georges Hackenschmidt
Stanislaus Zbysco
Packey McFarland
Tia
Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Aftonie
The
Greame
Disiogues Wataine
Kea
Marina Leith
Wriers
Robinson
Pease Peitter
McLeod & Allen
Adelaide St. West
Toronto
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