Grandfather's Story of Moving to Canada and Prosperity
J Chamberlain recounts leaving for Canada in 1916 with a family, selling holdings, and starting anew in Alberta. He details homesteading, building a house, amassing livestock and equipment, and sending a son to work to support the family. The piece links his tale to broader Western Canada success stories, including Allan Nicholson's experience in Manitoba, noting improved health costs and rising land values as proof of opportunity.
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Canada
Alberta
Mr. Chamberlain
Idaho
Allan Nicholson
Hazelbridge
Manitoba
le Mars
Plymouth County
Washington Township
Dalton
South Plympton
Springfield
United States
Fala
Tam
JM MacLachlin
Argent
Indianapolis
Ind
Chonda
What We Put Off Yesterday Makes Qay Worrisome
Readable text notes delays piling up for Qay as postponed tasks accumulate and raise concerns about timely completion and potential consequences.
Milks Emulsion touted as cure for long standing indigestion
A testimonial from H. D. Lovelee of Rockford Michigan credits Milks Emulsion with curing ten years of indigestion and a chronic cough. The ad claims it rebuilds digestion, boosts appetite, and restores bowel action without pills. It promises a money back guarantee after six bottles and lists Terre Haute Indiana as the maker with nationwide druggist distribution.
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Michigan
H. D. Lovelee
Rockford
Mich
Millie Emulston
Milka Emulsion Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Georgette and Tricotine Eye Club Presidency
Georgette and Tricotine discuss a bid for club president. Georgette urges, Tricotine hesitates, fearing she is unsuitable. The exchange notes confidence despite worry as a potential leadership moment unfolds.
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Georgette and
Tricotine
Georgette
Louisville Courier-Journal
Calomel Mercury Adverts for Cascarets Remedy
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a gentle overnight remedy for bilious symptoms. It warns of liver and stomach disorders and claims Cascarets do not cause harsh effects while you sleep, advocating use for headaches yellow skin bad taste and constipation with no discomfort.
Sympathy Explained as Money Lend Perhaps
The Answer presents a quip on sympathy between Pa and his son. It frames sympathy as a gesture used to avoid lending money, with a humorous, didactic tone.
Boschee's Syrup Promises Relief From Colds and Coughs
Advertising copy touts Boschee's Syrup as a remedy for colds bronchitis throat irritation and lung troubles. It claims influenza deaths exceed wartime casualties and promises a quiet night with easy morning breathing. Made in America and sold widely.
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Statistica
America
Civilized World
Language Diversity Count Sparks Global Debate
A statement notes there are 3,424 spoken languages and dialects worldwide, with America described as having the greatest number at 1,024. The figures highlight linguistic variety and regional differences in language use.
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America
New Dress for Old With Diamond Dyes
Diamond Dyes promise a rich fadeproof color for wool silk linen worsted or mixed fabrics. The kit includes directions to dye over any color and a Diamond Dye Color Card for material matching.
Winter Chills Prompt Northern Ward Fur Talk
Local chatter centers on cold spell and wardrobe as residents trade summer furs for warm coats. Nell comments on the brisk air while neighbors compare weather notes and comfort strategies.
Hoosier Grain and Livestock Values Set by Hamilton County
Noblesville assessors set market based values for livestock and grains, with horses 15 to 175 dollars, cows 40 to 125, cattle 7 to 13 cents a pound, sheep 8 to 15 a head, hogs 12 to 25 cents a pound, poultry 12 a dozen, and staples like wheat 2.20 a bushel. Officials warn values will rise sharply from last year due to broader value increases.
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Noblesville
Hamilton County
Indianapolia
Public Service Commission
Central Union
Southern Indiana Telephone Company
Indiana
Chicago Telephone Company
Werr
Portland
Jay County Board of Children's Guardians
Delaware County
Muncie
Posey
Carroll
Adams
Blackford
Henry
Jay
Indianapolis
State Highway Commission
Goodrich
State House
L. N. Hines
K. J. Llewellyn
Newcastle
Laporte
Porter
Tippecanoe
Frank N. Wallace
Ata
Wincheater
Warsaw
Kosciusko
Shelbyville
Anuric touted as cure for rheumatism and backache
Advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce’s Anuric as a potent anti-uric acid remedy to cleanse blood via the kidneys. It claims relief from rheumatism dropsy cold extremities and nocturnal urination. Trial packages offered from Invalida Hotel Buffalo for ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Invalida’ Hotel
Buffalo, N. Y
Mustarine Mustard Plaster Promoted for Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Mustarine as a quick, effective pain reliever. It claims the mustard plaster cures lameness, muscle pain, cramps, earache, backache, headache, and toothache. The product is advertised as containing real yellow mustard and sold by C. Wells & Co. of Le Roy.
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Mustarine
Begg
C. Wells & Co
le Roy
Experiment With Wild Geese On Migration
A New Zealand society began with 12 pairs of Canadian wild geese and built a flock of around 300 in the southern hemisphere. They recently added 10 new pairs to diversify bloodlines as these birds migrate northward each spring.
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United States
Arctic Circle
New Zealand
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Calomel
Mercury
Quicksilver
Boschee’s
Nell
Yosu Uy
Hoosier News
Louisville
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
Tobacco Growers and Dealers’ Protective Association
the Trust
Tobacco Trust
Supreme Court
American Tobacco Company
State Young Men’s Christian Association
Indiana Red Triangle League
B. Bechtel
Fort Wayne
George L. Mackintosh
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
Thomas Hintt
Clarence I. Benadum
Timothy B. Owen
Delaware Circuit Court
Benjamin McBride
Charles Jones
Faye Warner
Michael Lyons
Anna Bourning
Marle Fisher
George Drennan
Court of Justice Owen
Benndum
Evansville
Committee On
Dayton
National Federation of Rural Carriers
American Federation of Labor
Kokomo
Kakomo
Hl. Wills
Wabash
Wil Alber
Raine Tobacco
Charles C. Bryant
Co-Operative Crop Reporting Service
New Ind
Ole Rocreks
Patennger
Sore
Eies
T 4
Boag
Steves
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