Settlers in Saskatchewan Valley Report Crops and Prospects
Rosthern July 8 1900 Frank Pedley Esq Superintendent of Immigration. A group of settlers from Springfield Bonhomme County South Dakota describe their voyage and settlement in Township 43 Range 6 Saskatchewan. They report excellent crops in 1900 including wheat about twenty bushels per acre with oats barley and potatoes also good. They say the country is fine and offers quicker beginnings for poor men than Dakota. Signatories include John H Schultz H A Goshen S Gors B H Dirks C D Unry P Unry and A Ratzief all from South Dakota US 8 A.
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United States
Rosthern
Frank Pedley
Saskatchewan
Springfield
Bonhomme County
S. Dakota
Dakota
John H. Schultz
H. A. Goshen
S. Gors
B. H. Dirks
C. D. Unry
P. Unry
A. Ratzief
South
Unbuttoned Glove Fashions Worsen Wrist Chapping
The New York Evening Sun notes fashion trouble as unbuttoned gloves cause wrist chapping in cold weather. It argues that youths and maidens blindly follow trends, failing to understand personal impact.
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New York
New York Evening Sun
Blue Book advance copies amid public service roster
The Bi ennial Blue Book advance copies are held by a few officials while distribution to intended recipients will start in days. It lists 220 000 people in public service worldwide including officers and military, excluding rank and file. A Marshfield reader praises Dodd's Kidney Pills for chronic kidney disease and back pain after long trials. Ex-Speaker Reed quips that sympathy is out of style, saying true sympathy belongs in the dictionary.
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United States
Alogether
Marshfield
A F. King
Dodd
Lane
Reed
New York
Miles of Potatoes and the Salzer Seed Company
The John A. Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin is described as the largest seed potato grower in the world. President Henry A. Salzer recently purchased 21,000 more acres for potatoes, prompting speculation about vast potato miles and future production.
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John A. Salzer
Defiance Starch Ad Promises More for Less
A scanned late 19th or early 20th century ad fragment touts Defiance Cold Water Starch as superior and claims it offers four ounces more for money. The snippet includes garbled lines about labor and power, mentioning J. Woo Berit and an address in Minneapolis Minnesota with a January 6 1908 date. The overall tone mixes product promotion with a brief social maxim about work and authority.
Rgd Cross Ball Blue and Winslow’s Soothing Strap Ad
An old newspaper strip touts Cross Ball Blue fabric whitener promising snow white clothes and a Winslow’s Soothing Strap for teething pain and wind colic. It markets the products with brief testimonials and unit prices, reflecting period consumer ads.
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Irs
Winslow
Uncrowned English Queens and coronation exceptions
A historical note recounts seven exceptions to the rule that English queens receive coronations. It cites Margaret of France, Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, Catherine Parr, Henrietta Maria, Sophia Dorothea, and Caroline of Brunswick, detailing why each was not crowned or present.
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Margaret of
France
Edward I
Wales
Scotland
Henry Vor
Anne Boleyn
Rome
Jane ‘Seymour
Anne of Cleves
Catherine Howard
Catherine Parr
England
Henrietta Maria
Charles I
Sophia Dorothea of
Zell
George IV
Westminster Abbey
Crosson’s Odd Office Rituals Explained by Clerk
A New York Herald reader recounts meeting the mysterious Crosson in his Broad Street office. The clerk describes Crosson’s habit of guarding entry until his legs uncross, signaling when visitors may enter. The observer notes Crosson’s intense, desk-focused work and a peculiar cue for interruptions.
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Crosson
al -Man
Mga
New- York -Herald
Health board warns against beating carpets in yards or roofs
The New York health board issues a citywide advisory banning carpet beating in yards and on rooftops. It argues beating releases germs and mites harming public health. Vacant lots are suggested as safer locations though wind could still spread germs toward the sea.
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New -York
Health . Board
New York Pres
Fragmentary Note Reveals Speech Pattern From AY Lady
A garbled excerpt hints at a speech pattern where AY lady avoids swearing and comments on stepping on a hem of a skirt. The readable text appears to reference Chicago and uses broken phrasing.
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Chicago
Visitors Are Coming Phrase Found in Local Dialect
Readable fragment shows a saying about visitors approaching and a cultural note on pronunciation and meaning. The brief hints at a greeting or warning phrase in a community language. No clear individuals or organizations are identified in the text.
Catarrh Cure Advertises Deafness Remedy
The notice touts a catarrh based cure for deafness and promises one hundred dollars for any cured case it cannot fix. It claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and mucus lining, urging constitutional treatment and sending circulars from J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. The promo ends with a note that Hall's Family Pills are best.
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Wah Reid
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Hall
Revenge and stubbornness drive more than fight in you
The quote questions whether seeking revenge or clinging to stubborn aims yields more than active confrontation and whether one can afford such a path. It weighs the cost of vengeance against conflict, implying restraint may be wiser.
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California Fig Syrup CO
Those Who Have Tried It Use Defiance Cold Water Starch
Defiance Cold Water Starch offers no equal in quantity and quality with 16 oz for 10 cents. Other brands contain only 12 oz.
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Defiance
Indulgent mother and monthly watch repairs noted
A mother with a watch is indulgent as jewelers plan monthly repairs. The fragment hints at routine servicing and financial considerations tied to keeping a timepiece in good order.
Rheumatism and Johnson's 6088 Cannot Agree
A brief drug notice states rheumatism and Johnson's 6088 are incompatible with the former killing the latter. The ad urges readers to try it at all druggists.
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Johnson
Widow Weds Quickly Amid Turmoil With Children
A widow with young children marries in haste after unclear circumstances. The event reflects urgent personal need as she secures family stability while managing new responsibilities and social scrutiny.
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold Bronio Quinine Tablets
An old notice notes a 25e price for Bronio Quinine Tablets advertised to ease coughs and colds. The fragment mentions a servant girl with kerosene and a dramatic confrontation implied in the era’s sensational tone.
Defiance starch touts lasting hold and value
The copy argues Defiance starch provides firmer lasting results than any other brand and offers more product for the same money. A separate remark notes graduates view commencement exercises with earnest humor.
Red Cross Ball Blue Sold At Leading Grocers
Advertisement notes Red Cross Ball Blue product available at leading grocers for 5 cents. A separate quip suggests spring fever implies laziness in conversation.
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Red Cross
Lefding Grocers
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Young Woman’s Club of
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Mrs. Pinkham
Emporia
Marton Cunnincuam
Kans
Conestoga Correspondence Club
Rower
Lancaster
Pasea
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Salzer
Silzer
A Crossa
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