Preparing for New Settlers in Western Canada
The Canadian government has surveyors at work platting new land for settlers in the prairie provinces. Officials expect U S settlers to reach 260000 this year, with total immigration from all countries exceeding 400000. The three prairie provinces and British Columbia offer opportunities in mixed farming and fruit growing, aided by railway expansion. Knights of Columbus leader St James A Flaherty praised western Canada, urging young men to move quickly.
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Prairie Provinces
Western
Canada
United States
Ottawa
British Columbia
American West
Igh
St. James A. Flaherty
The
Knights of Columbus
Canadian Northwest
Easter and Pleasanter Story at the Theater
A theater tale recalls a large woman who refuses to remove her hat. An attendant asks her to remove it for the man behind. The lady scorns the complaint and declares it easier to remove him, delivering a humorous quip.
Van Dyke Probes Worldly Bishop During Princeton Luncheon
Dr Henry Van Dyke quipped on the bishop discussed at a Princeton luncheon. A visitor said the bishop is too worldly for him. Van Dyke replied sharply that the real question is which world he means the present or the hereafter.
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Henry van Dyke
Princeton
In the Midst of Luxury Reflects on Wealth and Fairness
Mr. Dustin Star contemplates wealth and fairness in a luxury setting. He questions why he earned everything while servants like the butler, footman, and maids enjoy the luxuries without working for them.
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Mr. Dustin Star
Castoria Brand Reminder for Mothers and Families
A public health style caution urges mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the signature of Coxhet and notes the remedy has been in use for over 300 years. It emphasizes Castoria as a safe and pure choice for infants and children.
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Fletcher
Doubtful Exchanges and Rural Advertisements
A collage of quips and notices: a London Opinion joke about staying away from home, a sharp aphorism on marriage, and a mix of product ads including Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup and Timothy and Clover feed. Also farming listings by J Mulhall and various promos for pancakes and apples.
Pajamas and mistaken identity spark a strange night
Richard Lichtnut a Western loan recipient with an English accent receives a gift of black pajamas from a friend in China. A night of strange encounters unfolds as Jenkins misreads lights and acts, a mysterious intruder, and a dog fight plan reveal romantic mischief and a sly joke about Francis, Frances and jack Billings.
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Richard Lichtnut
China
Lightnut
Jenkins
Jack Billings
Cofe
Francis
Frances
Dicky
Tenkins
Billings
Tarrytown
Earl of the Pajamas
Grouth
Bulllings
Heart Lightnut
Professor Moorenberry
Frump
Miss Kirklangh
Jack
Scoggins
Wilkes
The Demon Rum Chapter Opens with A Faded Morning
The narrator awakes with a fierce headache and a gummy mouth taste. Jenkins stands by the bed with a gloomy air and speaks in a tone suggesting grim news for the future.
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Jenkins
Brotherly Strife Escalates Between William and Henry
An excerpt from The Sunday Magazine portrays a heated clash between William and his younger brother Henry. William insults and torments Henry despite their father’s admonitions. The piece ends with Henry pleading for protection as the brothers’ quarrel continues.
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William
Henry
Unequi
Sunday Magazine
Fishermen Daniel and Harvey Escape Mishap at Sea
Two veteran anglers, Daniel and Harvey, fished in deep water when Daniel fell from the boat. Harvey called to him, and Dan reappeared on the surface while still clutching his pipe, shaken but unhurt after a brief submersion.
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Daniel
Harvey
Wen
Pip
Dan
Coal Price Upswing Sparks Seller Quip
A shopkeeper and customer engage in a sharp exchange over coal pricing. The customer balks at fifty cents per ton, recalling a quarter previously, while the seller cites a price rise as the reason.
What was your experience when the train was telescoped
The responder recalls witnessing stars during the train collision.
Steady Hand Declares Postum End to Coffee Insomnia
A surgeon testifies after fifteen years of insomnia and nervousness from coffee and tea caffeine that stopping coffee and using Postum improved his condition. He notes his hand steadied and practice restored, and endorses Instant Post for preparation with hot water and sugar.
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Wellville
Ther & Reason
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Sioux City
Austin
Coyne
I Francis Perry Elliott Lustrations
LY Kay Wales
Bobbs Pure Dog
Vvy
Jove
Mr. Lightnut
Darling
the Trump
Beauty
Tam
Jacky
Frappe
Welhurst
Foxy Grandpa
Wil
H’m
Jove, Nol
Acd
Liberty St
Manito
Saskatchewan
Alberta
W. S. Nethery
Gardner
Toledo
Ohio
Cana
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