Western Canada Beyond the Pioneer Stage
An April New York Commercial piece praises Western Canada for land from 8 to 18 dollars per acre, predicting rapid price rises and abundant water, soil, and wood. It highlights rail lines, farming potential, and a strong education system in Winnipeg Saskatoon and Edmonton, promising social opportunity beyond pioneer life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Canada
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
United States
New York Commercial
Grand Trunk Pacific
Canadian Northern
Canadian Pacific
Empire
Imperial Dominions
Winnipeg
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Western
U.S
Can
J. Broughton
Merchants Loan&Trust
Chicago
Geo
Aird
Boor Traction Terminal
Indianapolis
A. Hall
St. Milwaukee
Wis
Taft Rebukes Garrard for Bloom Promotion Rejection
President Taft reprimands Col Garrard for endorsing Joseph Bloom's military promotion rejection based on alleged Jewish social prejudice. Bloom, a Jewish tailor's son, sought exam acceptance. Taft pledges fair treatment and a September retake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph G. Garrard
Fort Myer
Taft
Joseph A. Bloom
Garrard
Glovin
Bloom
West Point
Roosevelt
Army
Colone Garrard
Simon Wolf
Navy
Lumber Inquiry Begins Hidden From Public View
A special federal grand jury in Judge Landis' court opened an inquiry into conditions in the lumber industry. The aim is to gather evidence for possible criminal prosecutions of major lumber dealers. Extreme secrecy was ordered and observed as the jury commenced its work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Grand Jury
Chicago
Landis
Lorimer Reinvestigation Panel Formed in Senate
The Senate committee on privileges and elections designated a special panel to reconvene the Lorimer charges. Republican members Dillingham Gamble Jones Kenyon and Democrat Fletcher Johnston Kern Lea voted or opposed Lorimer as noted in the last session.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and
Dillingham
Gambie
Jones
Kenyon
Fletcher
Johnston
Kern
Lea
Gamble
Cuti cura Remedies Cured Eczema in Family
Mrs Violet Cole of Philadelphia credits Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent with curing her childhood eczema and later the same for her five children including ringworm. She cites night itching, sores on scalp and face and hair loss but notes complete improvement after using the products. The notice invites readers to obtain a free book from Potter Drug & Chem Corp Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Cole
S. Redfield St
Philadelphia
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Picture Gallery Quip Turns on Aunt Eunice
A brief dialogue between Consolation and Mrs Newgold mirrors a light note about art. Aunt Eunice maintains that old masters rival or surpass newer works in value and quality according to Life.
Spohn's Distemper Cure Advertised by Goshen Firm
Distemper in all forms affecting horses and dogs is claimed curable with Spohn's Distemper Cure. Over 600,000 bottles sold last year. Priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar. Available at druggists or from Spohn Medical Co. Agents wanted. Real happiness is cheap yet counterfeit danger noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spohn
Spohn Medical Co
Goshen
Ind
Advertisements and quips from a turn of the century page
A collage of product pitches and wry lines includes Allen’s Foot-Base powder, Eye Salve, Mrs. Winslow’s Syrup, Garfield Tea, and Lewis’ cigars. Miscellaneous tips on health, flirtation, and beauty mix with brief quips about novels, popularity, and spring cleansing.
Begin Right and Don't Put It Off
Advertises Resinol ointment and Resinol soap as a cure for eruptive skin diseases with several conditions listed. Claims cures for acne eczema herpes erysipelas erythema barber's itch poison ivy ringworm and praises the ointment as the best dressing for boils carbuncles felons cuts and all skin abrasions available at drug stores.
Formal Garden and Southern Opportunities Notice
A brief insert lists a formal garden query and a call for Homeseekers to contact B C Prince Banbridge Ga for a titled work The Land of Promise. Garfield Tea is promoted as a herbal remedy for constipation by stimulating digestion. A wry line notes honesty as best policy and a remark on halting speech from a lame excuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Prince
Banbridge, Ga
Af Langtiford Weetrated Knankler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Libby
the Park &Pollard CO
Park & Pollard
the Fair Mammoth Grocery Department Store
Adams and
Dearborn Streets
Western Canada
Plutarch
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Absordbine, JR
Temple Street
Springfeld
Mass
Mica
Thompson
Col
Joseph Garrard
George Bancroft
Massachusetts
Levi Lincoln
Percy H. Epler
Commonwealth
Lincoln Street
Allen
Olmsted
le Hoy
Lke Lewis
Meriwether & Edwards
Clarksville
Tenn
Becker
Carter
Arters
Daisy Fly Killer
Harold Homers
de Nalb Aves
Brooklyn
Onegaw Springs
Missouri
Monegan Springs
Stump & Alston
Parker
Malloc
J.p-Allen
Dept.Al
St.Paul
Mine
Eestomach
Martinsville
Finision
Address Veterinary College
Terre Haute
Watson E. Coleman
Washington, D.C
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