Homesteading prospects in western Canada letters
A letter from W H Meade of Assiniboia discusses inquiries about homesteading in western Canada. It notes large numbers seeking information on free or cheap land, the $5 cancellation, railway land, and the slow path to ownership through farming, with projected costs and yearly returns described for settlers.
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Amer
Western Canada
W. H. Meade
Assiniboia
Westlight
Ifpom
Easure
Barbara and George Plead Over Hidden Engagement
Barbara Saville and George Bouverie confront love and duty amid a chrysanthemum party. Barbara fears Sebastian Saville’s cold pressure while George declares his right to claim her. The scene shifts between drawing rooms and eyes filled with doubt as they plot a future.
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Barrystown
George
the Grange
Mrs. Saville
George Bouverie
Barbara
Sebastian
Father
Sebastian Saville
Barsbara
Sage
George Bouverle
Julia
Barbara Saville's Engagement Fallout at the Court
Barbara reveals her engagement to George Bouverie to Aunt Julia Saville. Mrs. Saville opposes the match, citing debts and lack of fortune, and bars Barbara from the Grange. George, pressed by his prospects, faces disapproval as Barbara endures social isolation while awaiting her father’s word.
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George
Barbara
Mrs. Saville
Tasmania
Horses in Warfare and the Need for Mobility in Armies
A historical note discusses the continued importance of horses in war, quoting Edwin M. Stanton on 1865 horse and mule consumption. It notes cavalry remounts and the requirement of one horse per two soldiers, applying Stanton's logic to British forces in the Boer War and suggesting a market for Canadian horses and transport stock.
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South Africa
Edwin M. Stanton
Lincoln
Washington
Army of the Potomac
Philadelphia Times
Kaiser’s fancy imperial paper charms letter recipients
The Emperor of Germany selects elaborate letter paper with the Reichsadler and crown. The design features the imperial eagle on a crowned Hohenzollern castle, ribbons in German colors, and flags of Prussia. On the imperial yacht Hohenzollern paper the eagle rests on the Red Eagle cross with HM insignia.
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Germany
Hohenzollern
Kings of Prussia
Order of the Red Eagle
New York Press
Laughing Curtain Sparks Panic at Local Show
Detroit Journal reports a chaotic scene as the audience demands the advertised continuous laugh. The manager denies knowledge, prompting collective suspicion and rising unease among spectators.
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Detroit Journal
Omaha Live Stock Notes From May Market Day
South Omaha reports a fair cattle run with demand strong and prices up about 5 cents. Beef steers and heifers bring 3.00 to 5.10 on steers and 4.00 to 4.90 on heifers, cows 2.50 to 4.75, stockers 3.50 to 5.00. hogs steady to strong with top near 6.15, sheep mostly steady with clipped lambs 5.75 to 7.25 and Colorado lambs around 6.75 to 7.25. Chicago and New York markets show higher cattle and mixed grain trends, with wheat and corn fluctuating and Kansas City noting steady to higher hog and cattle ranges.
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Omaha
Souil
Jtirpe
Chicago
Colorado
Texas
New York
Northern
Duluth
Kansas City
Towne Endorses Unity Among Reform Parties
Duluth May 2 Charles A Towne released a statement on his vice presidential nomina tion by the Sioux Falls convention. He urged a conference with Democratic and silver Republican committees at Kansas City on July 4 to jointly consider the nomination but said the convention chose a unanimous candidate. Towne praised the convention’s work and urged harmony among the Democratic People's and silver Republican camps to preserve reform strength into November.
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Duluth
Charles A.owne
Sioux Falls
Kansas City
People’s Party
Mr. Bryan
Democratic
People’s
Lorimer Renominated by Republicans in Second District
Chicago May 12 Republicans renominated William Lorimer for Congress. States Attorney Charles S. Deneen and Congressman Lorimer named delegates to the national convention with D. W. Ball and E. Raymond Bliss as alternates.
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Lorimer
Chicago
William Lorrimer
Congress
Lorrimer
D. W. Ball
E. Raymond Bliss
McGee Sentenced to Twenty Years in Manslaughter Case
Rabbit McGee pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to twenty years in state prison for the death of George Hackworth the Mount Joy postmaster who was killed on November 8 in Portsmouth.
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McGee
Portsmouth
Rabbit McGee
George Hackworth
Mount Joy
Shipping Bill Debate Split Among Democratic Reps
Representatives Chandler Small and Ransdell of the house merchant marine committee today submitted written views on the shipping bill. They say they cannot agree with the committee majority’s report and oppose elements of the minority’s position as presented.
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Washington
Chandler
Small
Ransdell
House
Committee On Merchant Marine
Ito
Ayang
Lake Country Resorts and The North American Review
The Lake Country pamphlet markets summer resorts in Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan with brochures featuring maps and postage paid requests. Harvey continues editorship of the North American Review noting higher aims and strong discussions on timely topics and influential contributors.
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Minocqua
Stari
Lake
Frontenac
White
Bear
Minnetonka
Marquette
Lake Superior
H. Heafford
Old Colony Building
Chicago
The
North American Review
Harvey
Times
Curious Church Names and Inventions Across Cities
A fragmented passage lists humorous church nicknames in Boston New York and referenced features like a thermometer facade and holy oilcloth tiles. It also promotes Dr King’s Great Nerve Restorer with a $2 trial offer and ends with a caution about believing only half of both good and evil rumors about people.
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Boston
Church of the Holy
New York
Kiine
BR. H. King, Ltd
Arch &J
Philadelphia
Choice Recipes and Foot Comfort Ads Cross Advertorial Notes
A compilation of small notices and ads from Walter Baker & Co. Ltd. offering Choice Recipes mailed free and mentioning this paper. Also bundled are health and product pitches for Allen's Foot Ease powder, Piso's Cure for Consumption, Magnetic Starch, and various regional notes on Manitoba settlers and automobile clubs.
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Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Sawyer a Peacemaker in Washington’s Public Life
The late Senator Sawyer is remembered as a great peacemaker who spent decades in Washington. He tempered many disputes and brought adversaries together, likely resolving more quarrels than any other national figure. His calm influence left a lasting mark on public life.
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Sawyer
Washington
Senator Sawyer
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