The Canadian West Farm Prosperity and Immigration
The Western Canadian provinces show thriving farm prosperity with high wheat and oat yields in 1906. Rail expansion and free homesteads attract American farmers, as 43,543 settled in 1904-05 and 57,796 in 1905-06, while land costs remain low versus U.S. prices. The note cites J. J. Hill urging care of the country to sustain city growth.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
J. J. Hill
West
Western States
Canada
Fen Tour
Falfurrias
Gulf Coast
Texas
Panhandle
STE
Percy Falfurrias
Ottawa
V. Bennett
New York
Mahogany Bridge in Mexico Claims World’s Only
A rare solid mahogany bridge in Palenque Chiapas Mexico spans the Rio Michel over 150 feet long and 15 feet wide. Built with hewn timber and iron braces it carries both pedestrians and teams amid large nearby rubber plantations. The wood’s abundance in the region led to its use with no sawmills available.
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Department of Palenque
State of
Chiapas
Republic of Mexico
Mexico
Guatemala
Rio Michel
Old Mexico
Tribute to American Boy
George Harvey writes that today’s American boy is taller cleaner and more manly due to steadier regular habits and better parent guidance. He credits mothers especially for shaping character while fathers struggle with generational views, predicting moral and mental fiber growth for civilization.
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George Harvey
The
North American Review
Bible History Up to Date Garage in Bethlehem Tale
Miller Reese Hutchinson, noted motor enthusiast, inspired by automotive life, finds humor in his three year old Reese Jr. who requests a Bethlehem birth story saying, I like that one about the garage in Bethlehem. The odd blend of biblical tale and modern motoring amuses the family.
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Miller Reese Hutchinson
Reese, Jr
Bay Shore
Bethlehem
What Tuberculin Is
Tuberculin is the product of experiments to obtain a curative anti toxin for tuberculosis. It grows from tubercle organism in artificial cultures and is harmless when used properly. It will not cure or spread disease in an affected animal nor injure a healthy one. In skilled hands it is nearly infallible and errors are few. In Pennsylvania 4000 animals with characteristic reactions were slaughtered and examined and the disease shown in all but eight.
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Pennsylvania
Eye Game At Dinner Parties Captivates Guests
Candle light inspires a new pastime named the eye game with white satin shades embroidered in silver. Each shade bears a painted eye of a famous person on a mica that lights up. Guests pass pencils and cards at table, guessing the original eyes, with a prize to the player with most correct guesses.
Speak of me quote sparks witty literary exchange
A brief, sharp exchange from a Puck item features a novelist and a critic debating about speaking of someone after death. The critic jokes that if the person were truly dead a century, talk would cease.
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Puck
Parody and Patent Remnants in a 19th Century Ad Page
A collage of old notices and ads lists tonics for teething and wind colic Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup with quacks and cautions. Also features Putnam faceless dyes promising brighter colors with less effort and Lewis’ cigars hawked with generic claims.
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Putnam
Garfield Remedies Claim Compliance Under New Pure Food Act
Advertises Garfield Tea as a constipation remedy claiming it meets the highest requirements of the National Pure Food and Drugs Act. Promises safe relief and emphasizes conformity with the new law.
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Garfeld
Frugal Chat Brings Up Household Ironing Tip
A reader remarks on her husband’s firm beliefs while another voice notes a product claim. Defiance Starch guarantees no blotches no blisters and easy ironing without harming fabrics.
Taj Mahal Cost and Construction Dates
The Taj Mahal at Agra would cost ten million if built today. It began in 1629 and was completed in 1648, with the project spanning roughly nineteen years.
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Taj Mahal
Agra
Careful Inspection of Castoria Bottles for Infants and Children
Instructs to examine every bottle of Castoria, a remedy for infants and children, to ensure it cures as claimed. Emphasizes diligence in verifying the product’s curative properties for young patients.
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Wothers
Infante
London council backs Irish language classes in public schools
Education committee recommends opening Irish language and literature classes in public elementary schools across Finsbury Islington St Pancras and Stepney. Also notes laundry and starching tips praising Defiance Starch for better fabric appearance.
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London County Council
Finsbury
Islington
St. Pancras
Stepney
Depew Writes Reminiscences After Long Public Career
Senator Chauncey M. Depew, resting at Ardsley on-the-Hudson, works on reminiscences from fifty years in public life. He doubts publication but believes the writings may interest his son and will read as highly readable with many prominent personages named.
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Depew
Chauncey M. Depew
Ardsley on-the-Hudson
Old England Records Show Brewers Convicted For High Price
The Brewers' Company records note that on July 30 1422 London mayor Robert Chichele summoned masters to the Guildhall to address overcharging malt. After disputes the brewers were fined £20 and jailed until payment or security was posted.
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England
Brewers’ Company
Robert Chichele
London
Whityngtone
New Year's Calls and a New Beverage Tradition
A 25 year old custom of New Year's visits declines as alcohol use rises while the writer suggests a healthier shift. A Staten Island doctor and his daughter promote Postum as a wholesome drink for guests during Yule Tide and New Year visits, noting personal endorsement and a reading hook.
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Staten Island
Cuticura Cures Severe Eczema Head Case in Boy
A letter from A C Barnett of Oklahoma details his son's severe eczema head infection cured by Cuticura Remedies. After two bottles of Cuticura Resolvent and daily Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the eczema disappeared, hair regrew, and never returned. The note recommends Cuticura for all eczema.
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A C Burne
Tard
Oklahoma
Caticura
Bos
A. C. Barnett
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I. L. Jones
Gallatin
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State Street
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Eoor
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Lincols
Hastings
Nebraska
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Siove City
Lone
Adarean Navy Recruiting Station
Omaha
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