Vancouver riot spurs arms rush and calls for militia
Vancouver B C September 11 a combined Chinese and Japanese group urged Hindu workers to join a coast wide strike but Hindus refused. Police seized 50 Winchester rifles and thousands of rounds shipped to Sam Kee a rich Vancouver Chinese merchant. Japanese consul demanded militia protection while Tokyo pledged Canada will apologize and prevent further trouble. Officials say Korean league agitation fueled the unrest as rioting continued with gun purchases and potential militia deployment.
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Vancouver
B. G
New Westminster
Sam Kee
K. Morikwa
Bethune
Wally
Col. Holmes
Canada
Tokio
Ofice
Ottawa
Foreign Office
Amores
Isbil
Bellingham
Korean League
Korea
Japan
B. C
Oriental Quarter
Dominion
Wonderful Reetocation Caused & Sensation in Elkland Pa
A 1910s style column mixes anecdotes and ads. Mrs Charlies N Preston of Elkland Pa recalls using Dom's Kidney Pills to cure diabetes symptoms and regain weight. Other items include housekeeping starch, a joke about collecting debts, and short quips about famous figures and moonlight in Texas.
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Charlies N. Preston
Elkland
Dom
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Grape-Nuts credited with family health gains in North Carolina
A North Carolina mother recounts using Grape-Nuts after visiting Charlotte and learning from the mayor’s physician. She credits the food with helping her 18 month old overcome dyspepsia and teething troubles, and notes the family’s return to health during LaGrippe illness. She urges others to try Grape-Nuts and mentions the motto There’s a Reason and the pamphlet The Road to Wellville.
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N. C
Charlotte
Wellviile
Old German Farmer Upset by Half-Wit Son
An Iowa farmer, proud and anxious for his son’s limited intellect, tells a neighbor not to reveal a truth to the boy. While driving with hay, the son tips over the wagon, prompting the furious father to scold him as a fool in harsh Teutonic tones.
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Iowa
Ferry Bright
Case of eczema in south town uses Cuticura remedies
A husband reports his wife suffered eczema for three years with no relief from a doctor until Cuticura Soap and Ointment were used. One hand and an eye were severely affected, symptoms returned when stopped, but healed after the full Cuticura regimen. The couple praises the product and urges others in their parish to try it. Dated Hydropolis La January 6, 1906.
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Cutieura
Robert
Hydropolis
A Falne Bird Hunter's Odd Folklore Tale
An Irish hunter misses a bird and discovers a dead frog instead. He studies it at arm's length, then comments that a devilish bard predated the fibers blown away. The tale, from Judge's Library, captures rustic humor and colorful speech.
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Judge's Library
New Homes in the West and Homestead Prospect
Advertisement noting free pamphlet on United States homestead laws and how to secure land along the Chicago & North Western Railway routes in South Dakota and Wyoming. Includes special excursion rates for homeseekers and contact details for W. B. Kulskern, Passenger Traffic Manager. Also contains a series of humorous or miscellaneous notes on wedding customs and starch usage.
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United States
Chicago & North-Western Ry
South Dakota
Wyoming
W. B. Kulskern
Chicago
Peat to Gas and Byproducts from Boston Area
Experiments at the Institute of Technology show one ton of peat from two bogs within 29 miles of Boston yields 100,000 feet of gas 15 gallons of tar and five gallons of paraffin with ash suggesting many byproducts possible. Also mentions headache capsules, cigars, and various quotes and ad snippets.
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The
Institute of Technology
Boston
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Washington
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J.J. Reardon
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Thani
Spreckels
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Cool Bay
Maz
Tomorow
Tavanit
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