Pass Rural Credit Bill Aimed at Land Settlement
The piece urges state rural credits to back settlers with cheap money and long terms. It cites 30 countries with land policies, notes Washington’s land costs, and details Senate bill 25 by Sen Iverson to borrow at 4 percent to lend at 5 percent for 36 years, with loans up to 50 percent of land value.
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Washington
British Columbia
Oregon
California
Senate
Sen. Iverson
Patriotism talk and policy push in unusual editorial note
Dr Hurty cites health concerns while typhoid linked to filth. Officials delayed action after Saxonia ship damage. Bone Dry bill passes with no debate and prompts calls to oppose restoring capital punishment. Germans seek U S citizenship amid local political chatter as registration nears end of week.
Mother Praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Remedy
A Montgomery Illinois reader touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation in infants and adults. The ad notes the brand is non narcotic mild in action and available at drug stores for fifty cents a bottle with a free trial offer to write to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
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W. B. Calwell
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Illinois
W B Cut Chew New York Tobacco Ad Claims Savings
An advertising blurb from Weyman-Bruton Co promotes W B Cut Chew as cheaper and stronger than ordinary plug tobacco. It stresses less packing in the mouth and greater value, claiming it saves money and provides a “silver-lining” happiness feel. Made by Weyman-Bruton in New York City.
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Weyman-Bruton Company
Unico Square
New York City
Oddities and oddities in a bygone column from Danville
A collection of humorous tidbits and brief notices from Danville Illinois dated Feb 2, featuring pluses and quips about twins, minnows in snow, banking jokes, guard over schooners, mysterious packages, a Ford sighting, submarine alerts, local meals, and light anecdotes about laughter language chairs and violet scented water.
Homesteader Complains of Fraud and Cruelty Allegations
Letter writer alleges forgery by U S land commissioner Binger Hermann and seeks relief for a homestead seizure. He claims a fraudulent Northern Pacific land patent was used to evict him after 34 years of citizenship. He also cites alleged brutal treatment of insane patients at Western Washington Hospital in Steilacoom and Northern State Hospital in Sedro-Woolley, urging an investigation.
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Star
Department of State
U. S. Land
Binger Hermann
Hie
U. S. Land l Office
Northern Pacific Railroad
Township 9
N. R
U.S
Yakima County
Thomas O'Grady
U. S
the Star
Western Washington Hospital
Steilacoom
Althoy
Northern State Hospital
Sedro-Woolley
Fly Outpaces Man in Proportional Speed Claim
In a proportionality claim, a fly is described as moving 13 times faster than a man can run given the size relationship. The statement frames comparative speed but lacks a specific event or context for verification.
TIZ FOR TIRED AND SORE FEET
A 25 cent box of Tiz promises quick relief for tired swollen feet. The ad touts relief from chafing, pain and burning, claiming instant comfort and easy shoe fit with a popular over the counter remedy.
Seed of the Righteous Continues in Serena Gage Tale
Chloe confronts family pride and secrets in the park and garden as Mrs Gage champions Sabra and Alex pursues invention. Ralston gains a workshop and Billy adores the statue while Sabra resolves to honor her father’s legacy through a new pledge and public support.
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Green Park
Sabra
Serena Gage
Murray’s
Billy
Chloe
Gage
Mrs. Murray
Toto
Mia
Ralston
Alex
Mrs. Gage
Smily
Ralston Gage
Jesson
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