Free Land for Settlers in Western Canada Growth
The article extols western Canada's settlement boom since 1870, detailing rapid railway expansion, extensive grain and livestock production, growing farm output, rising elevator capacity, and strong immigration. It highlights free land, government support, and the promise of prosperity across Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and Athabasca with ongoing development and infrastructure.
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Northwest
Canada
Manitoba
Hudson Bay Company
Alberta
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
Athabasca
Regina
Canadian Northern
Grand Trunk
Business in the Home Idea Sparks Happiness Debate
The piece argues that applying business principles at home leads to happiness for the average couple. It states the husband should have the right to refuse money to the wife while the wife should have the right to demand money from the husband. The author urges analysis of this controversial view.
Last Stand of Borodino Sinks After Devastating Battle
In the Sea of Japan clash the Russian ship Borodino fought until it sank. Its final shot mortally wounded Lieut Morishita and seven others. Morishita lost a leg but, aided by his sword as a crutch, reached deck and wrote a farewell to the Japanese navy before dying with the cry Banzai I die a glorious death.
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Sea of Japan
Borodino
Asahi
Lieut
Morishita
Nebraska state news district fair mentions and harvests
Census shows 1 503 children in Columbus. Wheat tests at Beatrice yield sixty three pounds per bushel and prices drop to 70 cents. Many counties file valuations for state equalization. Will Lee dies in Superior from live wire contact. Several towns report new gas work and road improvements. Eight counties yet to report valuations. total state assessment may reach about 300 million dollars.
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Columbus
Propst
Cass County
Falls City
Beatrice
B. B. Sherman
Schuyler Schools
R. W. Burton
Wahoo
Congregational Church
Loup
Holt
Jefferson
Grant
State Board of Equalization
New Gas Company of
York
Commercial Club of
Seward
Berry McCart
Oklahoma
York County
Mexican Sugar Cane and Cattle Company of
Omaha
Mexico
Pioneers’ and
Old Settlers’ Association
Burt County
Folsom Park
Tekamah
Dan McCarville
Agnes McCarville
Lindsay
Platte County
St. Mary's Hospital
Cuming County
Seward County
Superior
Will Lee
James M. Lee
Great Northern
Fremont
Orleans Seminary
George L. Scott
Ashland
United States
Sides
Frank Seymour
Peter Sharpback
Fishtale Lincoln
Hubbard
Singhaus
Lincoln
United States District Court
Chautauqua
George B. Hawkes
Canton
S. D
First Congregational Church
McCook
Red Willow County
Humboldt
John N. Parish
Council Bluffs
Aurora
Man Recovers From Sunstroke After Found Unconscious
Iacob Adileber of Omaha, selling subscriptions for an eastern magazine, was found unconscious in his buggy near this city from a sunstroke. A passerby removed him from the vehicle, he revived after some time, and within an hour was fully recovered though his initial condition was growing serious.
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Broken Bow
Iacob Adileber
Omaha
Boy dies in lamp accident near Guide Rock
The 11 year old son of farmer W. L. Million was burned to death when a lamp overturned while he slept with two other children. The blaze set his night clothing on fire and he died several hours later.
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Guide Rock
W. L. Million
Here
Alliance potato producers form new organization
At a Box Butte county meeting of potato producers an organization was perfected with Albert Hadley elected president and John Laurence chosen secretary.
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Alliance
Box Butte County
Albert Hadley
John Laurence
Will of James Charles Beatrice park bequest contested
Beatrice stands to receive fifteen thousand dollars from the estate of James Charles for park purposes but the will is to be contested by the deceased’s sisters and brothers. A fire damaged the old Commercial hotel building in Sterling causing several hundred dollars in damage before it was put out.
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Beatrice
James Charles
Sterling
Fence Case Witness Arrested in Alliance
Theodore Osborne once key witness against the Krauses in the Omaha fencing case is arrested by Sheridan county sheriff on cattle stealing charges. A neighbor's heifer hide was found buried near his property with a knife bearing Osborne's name. Some see the arrest as a sequel to the fencing case.
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Alliance
Theodore Osborne
Krauses
Omaha
Sheridan County
Osborne
Diseases an Asset Peculiar Afflictions as Income Source
The article explains that rare diseases can become financial assets for patients who allow scientific study. It cites Alexis St Martin’s bullet wound aiding digestion research and notes that hospital staff may arrange case observation for students. A rare cancer or unusual disease location could fetch fees for exhibitions and presentations.
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Alexis St. Martin
Alexis
June Dullness Ashes In Manhattan Streets
Felix Carman laments a barren New York summer in the New York Sun. He describes empty avenues and closed houses as the city sours under heat and loneliness. He longs for a sweetheart to brighten the days and vows to pack his trunk and leave tomorrow.
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Manhattan
Felix Carman
New York
Archdeacon Paley Satirizes Property and Divine Right
Critique marks centenary of Archdeacon Paley death. He compared divine right of kings to divine right of constables and mocked private property by a pigeons in corn metaphor. He argues most would claim the choicest parts while leaving the rest to the least fortunate pigeon.
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Archdeacon Paley
Yholencesa
Paley
Squire Hamilton's Taste at the Maine Dinner
A storied anecdote recalls Squire Hamilton, a leading Maine lawyer, darning the dining room’s gilded splendor with a remark that he would have preferred less gilding and more care. The tale frames his wit amid a splendiferous setting and modest meal.
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Squire Hamilton
Maine
Dr Williams Pink Pills Help Dyspepsia Sufferer Rejoice
A San Francisco man credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing his dyspepsia after eight boxes. He describes relief from stomach pain sleep disturbance and poor digestion and notes the product’s broad testimonials from France. The ad promotes dietary guidance and a free diet book from Schenectady New York.
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Dr. Williams
France
Joseph Baysson
Aix-lea-Bains
Larkin Street
San Francisco
Cal
Bud & Little Book
Dr. Williams Medical Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Causes of Headaches Explained
The article states headaches arise from two classes of causes: internal nervous disturbances or weaknesses, and external irritants that trigger latent evils. It notes these factors act only when health is compromised.
Quite a Mix Up. NC man confesses to living as a woman
Ralph Carlisle Hamilton of North Carolina confessed he has posed as a man for five years and now says he is a woman. He had courted another woman who was prepared to marry him when he revealed the deception, provoking anger from the other woman.
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Ralph Carlisle
Hamilton
North Carolina
Australia repurposes discarded tramcars as tearooms
Australia finds new use for discarded tramcars with Sydney ladies painting them green and white and decorating with flowers and creepers. The modified tramcars are positioned for afternoon tearooms, creating charming street scenery.
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Australia
Sydney
London Healthier Than New York Death Toll Close
The article notes New York's population trekking below London by about two million yet last year saw nearly identical death figures in both cities. It implies London could have better health outcomes despite larger population.
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London
New York
Changed Husband Diet Cures Stomach and Bowel Trouble
A woman reports her husband’s stomach and nervous issues improved after giving up coffee and starting Postum Food Coffee, then adding Grape-Nuts. She cites a friend in Vicksburg who recovered from dyspepsia using Grape-Nuts. The narrator, a mother, says Grape-Nuts restored her appetite and aided her infant’s health.
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Vicksburg
Cespair
Postum Co
Batua Creek
Mich
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