Letter on Canadian homesteading promises in Assiniboia
A letter signed by W. H. Kinkade of Alameda Assiniboia Western Canada is printed with replies to inquiries about genuine statements. It details land prices homestead costs and fees for Assiniboia near railway land and stations, notes prairie farming viability and the need for labor, brains, and grit to prosper. It warns not to expect quick riches but offers a path to independent farming with steady work and saving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuota
Canada
W. H. Kinkade
Alameda
Assiniboia
Assiniaboia
Homestead Land
By & Man
Summer Resorts List in Lake Country Draws Tourists
A Lake Country catalog highlights resorts across Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan inviting visitors from the South and East. Notable spots include Fox Lake Delavan Lauderdale Waukesha Oconomowoc Palmyra The Dells Kilbourn Elkhart Madison Minocqua Star Lake Frontenac White Bear Minnetonka and Marquette on Lake Superior.
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Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnnesota
Michigan
Fox, Lake
Deldvan
Lauderdale
Waukesha
Oconomowoc
Palmyra
the Dells
Kilbourn
Elkhart
Madison
Minocqua
Star Lake
Frontenac
White Bear
Minnetonka
Marquette
Lake Superior
Lake Country
Geo. H. Heafford
Old Colony Building
Chicago
Nuremberg Optical Works Employs Thousands in 1897
Nuremberg's Optical Works in Germany employs over 4,000 men plus a large scientific staff. In 1897 the company executed orders totaling 15 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuremberg
Germany
Tieup Streetcars Shadow City as 4325 Men Strike
In St Louis a general streetcar strike began at dawn with 4325 unionized workers out. Cars ran only on Park avenue briefly before a car was wrecked by a stone volley. The suburban line also halted as crowds attacked crews and cars. Arbitration talks failed and Mayor Zeigenhein sought mediation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis, May & Special
St. Louis Transit Company
Park Avenue
Washington Avenue
Sixth
Zeigenhein
Edward 8. Whittaker
Amalgamated Association of Street Car Employes
Crop Outlook Positive With Warm Week and Heavy Showers
The week ending May 8 saw warm days with little rain during workdays and heavy weekend showers. Temperatures averaged 2 degrees above normal in the east and 5 in the west, with rainfall above normal in the east and below in the west. Plowing for corn advanced and planting began across most counties, while grass, wheat and oats thrived and fruit trees bloomed with minimal frost damage.
Woman fires revolver at Lincoln home. powder burns misread as gunshot
Etta Mays, a young Black woman, caused a commotion at a Lincoln Nebraska home near Seventh and F streets by firing a revolver close to her face. She claimed the shot was accidental. Found to have powder burns, not injuries. Police and a physician were summoned.
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Etta Mays
Seventh
F Stream
Lincoln
Neb
Death in a kerosene can ends in Omaha tragedy
Mrs. Anna Pokorney of 1223 Williams Street Omaha died after attempting to light a kitchen fire with kerosene. Her husband Anton and son Anton Jr. suffered burns while trying to help. Anna died at St Joseph's hospital and leaves a husband seven children.
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Anna Pokorney
Williams Street
Omaha
Anton Pokorney
Anton, Jr
Nebraska National Guard to Gain Increased Federal Support
Adjutant General Barry reports House passage of a bill granting $1,000,000 annually for state National Guards. He expects Senate approval and possibly $2,000,000. Barry thanks Congressman Stark for backing armament funding and outlines Nebraska’s current vs proposed supply costs, noting $17,950 needed for modern arms over several years.
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Barry
Stark
House
Senate
Sioux Falls
Nebraska National Guard
Bodies Identified in Gas Incident at Henderson House
The two men who died after releasing gas at Henderson house in Omaha have been identified. A. St. Wilgus is confirmed as one victim, while Swan survived forty hours. David Ridnour of Nordaway Indiana claims Wilgus’s remains, noting Wilgus lived with his father from childhood. Telegrams to Minneapolis yield no Swan details.
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Henderson House
Omaha
Wilgus
Swan
David Ridnour
Nordaway
A. St. Wilgus
Ridnour
Lower
Farnum Street
Minneapolis
Little Girls Assaulted In Lincoln Restaurant Home
The two young daughters of James Watkins aged five and four were allegedly assaulted last Monday in their upstairs room above a Twentieth and O street Lincoln Neb. restaurant. A physician diagnosed injuries and police began a manhunt after the family reported the incident.
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James Watkins
Twentieth
O Streets
Lincoln
Neb
Martha
Pheba
Wreck on Union Pacific Near Cheyenne Kills Five
A Union Pacific wreck near Cheyenne, reported from Omaha, leaves five dead. Details scarce as investigation begins.
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UNION
Pacific
Omaha
Saggi
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Secret session hears of new navy shell with unmatched armor
In a closed senate session after an open meeting, details emerged about a shell devised by a high ranking U.S. Navy officer. The weapon reportedly surpasses all current armor in penetration and protection, potentially altering naval warfare.
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Senate
United States Navy
United States
Proposed Alliance With England in Historic Gossip
A New York Weekly item discusses a possible Anglo American alliance and its potential impact on enemies. It then endorses Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a health aid to maintain vigor, nerves, and appetite, urging readers to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
To Improve Chocolate with Sherry The Tip
A note claims hot chocolate tastes better when a teaspoonful of sherry is added to four cups. The tip appears as a tested suggestion from readers.
Various advertisements and notices from a historical paper
A collage of ad notices including Allen's Foot-Ease promising foot cure and powder sold by druggists, free sample offer. warnings about snails harming host plants and garden diseases. Washington excursion tickets promoted by The Big Four. stock market crash mention and dropsy treatment ad by Dr. H. H. Green's Sons. a fashion tip on black accessories. a debt collection prompt. a sales pitch offering $20 weekly and expenses for agents selling household goods. closing line on taste for beauty.
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Bewyard
Indianapolis’Press
Allen
Allen S
Olmsted
LeRoy
St. Louis
Nebraska
Tam
New York Weekly
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N
Sheiners
Washington
The
Big Four
Tucker, G. N. A
Clark St
H. H. Green
Atlanta
Jonn
Trinity Springs
Ind
Turkey
A. Marshall & Co
Lt. Kline
R. H. Huxe
Arch St
Philadelphia
Carter
Ice Man
Panger
Balsan
Hinpexcoun
Hali
Sroopene Tara
New York Avenue
Washington, D.C
Mel
Lydia E. Pinkham
Michigan State Board of Health
Alabastine Company
Grand Flapids, Michigan
Sagrifige
Francis Wayland Glen & CO
Broadway
New York City
W. L
Douglas
Donbottiom
Douglas Shoe CO
Brockton, Mags
Baker’s
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Dorchester, Mass
la Belle Chocolatiere
Walter Baker & CO. Limited
Dorchester
Mass
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