Fall Wheat Rising in Alberta Across Wheat Belts
The article traces Alberta’s transition from ranching to prolific wheat farming. Southern Alberta, once deemed arid, now grows fine winter wheat with rising elevators and mills planned. It predicts No. 1 Hard winter wheat from Alberta gaining global regard, aimed at the Orient, supported by new railways and population growth from U S settlers.
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Canadian
Alberta
Manitoba
Orient
United States
Moose Jaw
Maid Refuses Cream Disaster Dress Rescue Joke
A lighthearted courtroom aside quips about a maid lamenting a ruined dress after an incident with cream. The mistress replies with a practical joke about using condensed milk, delivered by the judge as a humorous interlude.
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Bridget
Gardner Promoted to Vice President of Northwestern Railroad
Chicago January 21. Announcement today records the promotion of William A. Gardner from general manager to vice president of the Chicago and North Western. Gardner, born March 8, 1859 in Gardner Illinois, joined the road in 1878 as a telegrapher and has risen through the ranks. The four vice presidents now lead freight and passenger traffic operations, receipts and disbursements, and line location and construction.
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Chicago
William A. Gardner
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Gardner
Hiram R. McCullough
Marshall M. Kirkman
John M. Whitman
Road
White River Country opens with new railway line
The White River Country between Carthage Missouri and Newport Arkansas witnesses the inauguration of through trains on January 21 along the White River Line. This completes a North West to Southeast route linking Tide Water Mississippi trade with the Gulf, heralding vast commercial and social changes as mines, forests, orchards, and farms become accessible to new settlements and markets.
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White River Country
Carthage
Newport
Ark
White River
Mississippi River
Gulf
Missouri
Andrkansas
Arkansas
Puialana
PEST ATTACKS INSANE ASYLUM IN JACKSONVILLE
Smallpox outbreak at Jacksonville state hospital for the insane prompts strict quarantine and vaccination orders for about 1,200 patients and 500 employees. State Board of Health officials, including Dr J A Egan and Dr L B Baldwin, report three mild cases and expect containment, with visitors barred and inmates vaccinated.
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Secretary of State Board of Health
Jacksonville
Charles Manuell
John Swanson
Efe. Lodgson
Mount Sterling
KE. F. Baker
State Board of Health
Caltet
J. Agan
Secretar
L. B. Baldwin
Chicago
Egan
Springfield
Ill
J. A Egan
Murderer Henry Folkenson Kills Self Near Minneapolis
Ashley North Dakota January 29 The body of Henry Folkenson killer of W J Drake a Minneapolis dentist was found Sunday in a corn field near the city outskirts Indications point to suicide Folkenson claimed Drake owed him 45 cents for a small job Drake denied the debt and Folkenson grew angry threatening revenge He left Dr Drakes office after the quarrel returned with a revolver and fired twice striking the dentist in the breast and stomach The victim died ten minutes later
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Ashley
N. D
Henry Folkenson
W. J. Drake
Minneapolis
Folkenson
Drake
Dr. Drake
Rodenberg Seeks Renomination in Twenty Second District
Waterloo Illinois January 29 Congressman Rodenberg has sent out petitions for renomination ahead of the upcoming congressional convention. He seeks to retain his seat in the Twenty second district and has started gathering support from party delegates and voters.
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Rodenberg
Waterloo
Twenty-second
Murderer of Girl to Hang in March
Kansas City January 29 Austin Francis convicted of murdering his sixteen year old sweetheart Winona Newton was sentenced to hang on March 15 in the state execution chamber a death sentence that follows a legal battle over the crime and the age of the victim.
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Kansas City
Austin Francis
Winona Newton
Tragedy in Pittsburg As Iron Girder Falls
In Pittsburg on January 28 Williams Hodger was killed and Charles McGuire was fatally injured when a heavy iron girder toppled onto them amid lifting work. Fire and police investigated the scene, and witnesses described a sudden collapse that halted operations at the site. Local authorities prepared the notification for the accident report filed with the bureau.
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Pittsburg
Williams Hodger
Charles’ McGuire
Despairing Woman Credits Dean's Kidney Pills
Mrs Henry A Reamer of South Bend Indiana describes severe kidney troubles including weakness backache and nervousness. After using Dean's Kidney Pills she reports relief and credit for saving her life. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY and a concluding quote about grief and happiness.
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Henry A. Reamer
Main and
Garst Sts
South Bend
Ind
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Rich Juicy Radishes Free Bargain Reed Book Offer
A promoter touts Salzer's bargain reed book offering free radish seeds and a summer supply of tender radishes. The pitch promises seeds at bargain prices and emphasizes juicy produce and generous freebies to attract customers.
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Salzer
John A, Salter Seed Co
Lock Drawer W
la Crosse
Wis
Winter Suit Beckons With Perfect Convulsion
A witty exchange from the Princeton Tiger features a character asking how a winter suit fits, followed by a witty retort describing it as a perfect convulsion. The dialogue showcases playful, period tone and clever wordplay.
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Princeton Tiger
Travel ads and quips from a 1900 Chicago clip
A collage of travel notices and quips including a Niagara Falls Route sleeper from Chicago to Boston, afternoon trips via Michigan Central. endorsements and jokes on fortune, teething syrup, cigars, laundry blue, and a testimonial for Piso’s Cure. Ends with a remark on investments bought for others.
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New York
Boston
Michigan Central
Niagara Falls
Chicago
L. D. Heusner
Adams &J. Chicar
Tumors Conquered Without Operations by Lydia Pinkham
A series of letters claim Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured tumors without surgery. Women describe severe symptoms, misdiagnoses, and eventual tumor disappearance after five to ten months of treatment, urging others to consult Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Fox
Miss Adams
Lydia IE
Pinkham
Fannie D. Fox
Bradford
Lydia I. Pinkham
Tedia
Lydia Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
Desegats
Lydia E.winkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Luella Adams
Colonnade Hotel
Seattle
Wash
Swift & Co 1905 Sales Overview and Plants
Swift and Company reports 1905 distributive sales driven by fresh meats provisions and by products from cattle sheep hogs and poultry. The firm operates wholesale with no retail, facing competition from local slaughterers and big packers. Chicago is the largest livestock market with about 250 buyers. Swift runs seven plants employing over 26 000 people across major livestock centers and maintains an open house policy for visitors including dignitaries and foreign ambassadors.
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Swift & Co
United States
Union
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