North Dakota the Poor Man's Country Gains Praise
A 1902 letter from Jos. Maseacre extols North Dakota as a promising frontier. He argues the Dakotas rose from hardship to wealth, noting railroads, schools, and growing farms. The piece counters dire western myths, praising climate, resources, and opportunities for small investors and farmers alike.
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Crystal
North Dakota
Dakotas
Red River Valley
West
East
Northwest
Dakota
Missouri River
South
Cost of living and tariff views stir Iowa politics
The Des Moines Capital notes a bank account figure of 105 dollars and a public curiosity about a 1.08 balance. A Massachusetts bureau report shows cost of living in 1902 rising notably since 1897, with food up 11.16 percent and rents up 52.43 percent, making 683.84 dollars worth of goods in 1902 equal to 586.66 in 1897. It quotes Shaw on Speaker Henderson’s retirement, arguing Republicans differ on platform language and shelter for monopoly, while Iowa’s platform echoes Democratic views that tariffs bear responsibility for some trusts.
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Chicago Tribune
Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics
Tribuné
Massachusetts Workingman
Henderson
the Treasury
Shaw
Iowa
New Life Pills Claim Cures Found In Advert
An old advertising fragment from Durham North Carolina touts King's New Life Pills as life saving and health restoring. The scarce text mentions stores at Keabledding and claims perfect health after using the product.
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Muse
Durham
N. C
King's
Keabledding
Coal Notice Bids for Lump Coal Declared Closed
Notice states bids for lump coal and wet coal are to be retied by the board of directors of the dependent school district of Pella. The notice outlines the bidding and retiming process and references the district authority and safety requirements.
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Pella
Timber foundations and Scott's Emulsion ad copy
Homestead era copy extols oak timber health through sturdy constitution. It promotes Scott's Emulsion to strengthen growing children with firm foundations and lasting vigor. Free sample offer from Scott & Bowne, chemists, New York. Prices listed to druggists.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne Chemists
Pearl Street
New York
B.c
All Drugaiste
Rock Island System Sells Half Price Train Tickets West
The Rock Island System announces tickets at about half regular rates for trips to the West Southwest and Northwest with a $2 round trip. Return limit is 21 days with liberal stopover privileges. Land seekers visiting Oklahoma can use these low fares to make Waurika Oklahoma their objective point along the Rock Island line amid shale trees and running water. Auction sale of dots set for October 13 with full info from any Rocket Tbtalie agent.
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Rock Island
Oklahoma
Anain
Mibsouiri
Chicago
Weppes
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