Letter From Yukon Territory Claims No Robbery or Lynching
A letter from Dominion Creek dated Nov 27, 1900, to Dan Smith of Boulton and Yukon resident Alex Smith reports he is in good health, describes mining activity and costs, family ties, and plans for eventual homecoming, while noting high living prices and frequent mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Smith
Boulton
Yukon
Dan
Smith
Dominion Creek
Tom Edwards
Dawson
Regulations for Manitoba Farmers Institutes
Regulations approved by the Lieutenant Governor in Council govern Farmers Institute work under Agricultural Societies in Manitoba. Each society must hold at least three meetings yearly besides the annual and exhibit meetings. Topics cover agriculture horticulture and dairying with free discussion encouraged. The Department will supply speakers for two extra meetings weekly. Directors arrange meeting places advertise and pay expenses. The secretary compiles all institute reports as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Institute
Manitoba
Agricultural Society
Department of Agriculture
Practical Politics in Post Election Deliberations
A dismayed man prompts calm reflection after the election. An observant citizen replies that the real question for labor is whether it is noon, emphasizing the everyday concerns beyond political outcomes.
PENSIONS FOR Canadian Soldiers Described in Ottawa Despatch
An Ottawa despatch reports parliament will consider estimates including provision for Canadian soldiers injured in the South Africa campaign. A pension scheme is not yet drawn, but likely mirrors British pensions, with possible top‑ups from the Canadian exchequer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
South Africa
Kansas press objects to close dancing in young people
The Horton Headlight condemns intimate public dancing, urging young ladies to keep the gentleman’s arm at right angles and prefer private embraces. It argues public hugging is improper and that girls require education, while suggesting men seize private chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Horton
Mr Dooley on the Anti Vice Crusade
Mr Dooley voices cautious support for Chicago anti vice crusaders while predicting weak staying power. He mocks the rapid rise and swift decline of reform efforts as followers desert, the boss crusader bears the load, and opposition bricks the policy shops. He recalls urban talk that vice was once more profitable and notes shifts in public attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dooley
Chicago
Hinaissy
Crusader
Harin
Doo
Vague Talk on Vice and Local Morals in New England Village
The quoted residents dispute federal or state reform efforts and defend local tolerance of vice. They argue the Imperial American city cannot impose Connecticut village standards and warn against crusades, noting long distance champions of reform in cities like New York and Chicago and suggesting some lasting improvement may linger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Parker
New York
Chicago
Munn £ Co
Scientific American
Munn & Co
Brasch
Washington, D
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Yukon Territory
Farmers’ Institutes
Practical Politics
Pensions
OUP
Aill, Russell
Atahabasca
Pszace River
Athabasca
Winnipeg
Man
J.D. McLean
Department of Indian Affairs
Russell
A. H. Pulford
Hi- Aucd
Portage Avenue
Voz
Lot Sixterm
John Bock
Land Titles Office
Portage la Prairie
Pian “O
Sim
Hilluya
Leech
Winni
Smellie Bros & Co
Russell Banner
Western Home Monthly
Cnococare Coarteo
Here CO
Gorr
T. N. Huddlestone
Waghorn’s Guide
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