Canada Draws Settlers as Western Prosperity Grows
The article notes a surge of migration to Western Canada with strong loan activity. Manitoba properties yield more mortgage returns, several companies report high interest collections, and government incentives attract settlers from the United States and ex Canadians seeking better opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion of Canada
Canada
Western Canada
Associated Press
Toronto
Manitoba
Alberta
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
United States
Fifty Years from Now
In a light dialogue, Johnny asks what a pedestrian is. Mr Sprockett deciphers the term as the old word for people who walked, reflecting on changing language over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Sprockett
Mr. Sprockett
Grain-O headline style product pitch
Try Grain-O. Ask your grocer for a package of Grain-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. Children may drink it without injury and adults like it. Grain-O has a rich seal brown color like Mocha or Java but is made from pure grains and gentle on the stomach. Price 15c and 25c per package. Sold by all grocers.
A Fashionable Practitioner Keeps Gout Diagnosis Popular
A passerby notes Dr Bonney attracts many patients with the claim that they have gout. The exchange suggests a fashionable doctor profits from widespread gout diagnoses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonney
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Warm Dry Feet Cure
It Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry And is the only cure for Chilblains, Frost, Bites, Damp, Sweating Feet, Corns and Bunions. Ask for Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into the shoes. At all druggists and shoe stores, 25e. Sample sent FREE. Ad dress Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, NY
Alaskan Salmon Rivals Purchase Cost in Value
The value of salmon taken from Alaskan waters now equals twice the amount paid to Russia for the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaskan
Russia
Laxative Bromo Quinine Promise Quick Cold Cure
An old ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for a cold with a money back guarantee if it fails. A separate line reflects on the vanity of human life comparing it to a river that constantly passes away yet continues to come on.
Big Stone Quarry Opened Near Covington
A long summary of diverse Indiana notices reports a new stone quarry near Covington opening amid various local events. Notable items include incidents of theft and arson, deaths of prominent residents, religious disturbances, suicides, a tramway franchise grant, railroad and industrial developments, patent awards to Indiana inventors, and social concerns from rural towns to cities like Peru Kokomo Wabash and Logansport.
Nickel Plate Route Praised for Progressive Improvements
The Nickel Plate line is highlighted for strong conservatism and steady gains during recent economic hardship. It notes new safety devices, improved roadway, bridges, engines, and luxurious wagons, with first class dining and Pintsch gas illuminated coaches. The through service to New York Boston and Chicago via Hoosac Tunnel is praised as fast and popular. Summer resort traffic on Lake Erie's south shore is boosting revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
The Tuckers of Versailles Tell Of Pink Pills Cure
The Tucker family recalls their daughter Lucy’s dramatic recovery from nervous prostration and wasting after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The testimonial notes rapid improvement, doctor approval, and suggests continued use to prevent relapse. Justice of the Peace Hugh Johnson authenticated the affidavit March 28, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Ind
Tuckers
Lucy
Frank Tucker
Hugh Johnson
Indicted 300 Times for Liquor Sale in West Virginia
A West Virginia county grand jury returned 300 indictments against Michael Callahan all stemming from liquor law violations. The single witness testified Callahan sold him a drink daily for almost a year, and each indictment reflects a separate offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Michael
Callahan
Kite Reaches 10016 Feet High At Blue Hill
A kite launched at Blue Hill Observatory Massachusetts soared to 10016 feet above sea level or 9386 feet above the hill summit breaking all previous records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Hill Observatory
Mass
Kemp's Balsam Promises Quick Cough Cure Sample Offered
An advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam with a claim it stops coughing instantly and offers a free sample bottle. It promotes 25 and 50 cent sizes and urges immediate purchase from a druggist, noting dangers of delay and citing a Seattle address for a 1895 endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Stomach Bitters Campaign Noted Amid Customs Decisions
The article cites several recent Customs decisions at the Custom House reviewed by the Treasury Secretary. It argues stability depends on a reliable aid and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a tonic and remedy for malaria rheumatism indigestion constipation and biliousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custom House
Secretary of the Treasury
Campaign Education Promised by Hammersley Candidate
Hammersley, in his first bid for office, vows a campaign of education. A political observer warns that he may learn a costly lesson as the process unfolds.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Reward Ad
Sow's Thisr We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, O. We the undersigned have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm. West & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,Toledo, d. WALDING, KINMNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. D. Hail's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, actin directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces o the system. Prices 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
D. Walding
Kinmnan & Marvin
Office Repartee Mucilage Joke
A light exchange between a bookkeeper and stenographer plays on a vow to supply mucilage rather than earnest sentiment. The punchline rests on the bookkeeper asking for mucilage only, not affection, highlighting office humor.
Salzer Seed Co. Offers Catalog of Farm Seeds
The notice touts Salzer's potatoes and seeds as boosting yields across crops including wheat oats corn rye grasses and clovers, claiming a $50 million uplift for American farmers. It invites readers to mail ten cents to John A Salzer Seed Co LaCrosse Wisconsin to receive a catalogue and eleven seed packages valued at ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balzer
E. Walter
LeRaysville
Salzer
J. Breider
Mishicott
Wis
P. Sinnot
Randalia
Iowa
John A. Salzer Seed Co
LaCrosse
Joun
Salzer Seed CO
LA Crosse
Treasure report claims fifteen million found on Cocos Island
A sensational note reports discovery of fifteen million dollars in gold silver and gems on Cocos Island. Treasure is said to belong to older Spanish colonial wealth and sparked immediate interest among collectors and authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cocos
South America
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Nurse Mother Gray of the New York Children’s Home promotes her powder to cure feverishness and stomach disorders, move the bowels, and destroy worms. Over 10,000 testimonials. Available at all druggists for 25 cents with a free sample. Address Alisa S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Alisa S
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Dr Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer Promise
An advertisement claims PITS can be permanently cured with Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer after one day of use. It offers a free trial bottle and treatise from H. Kline Ltd of Philadelphia. Also promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething with a 5 bottle price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Sucker
9Th St
Red Wing
Minn
Dr. Kline
BR. H. Kline, Ltd
Arch St
Philadelphia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hood
Icough Don Ls Eee
Desiers
R.H. Shumway
Rockford, Il
Land of Plenty
Department Interior
Ottawa
J. Broughton
Monadnock Building
Chicago
Illinois
M. V. McInnes
Merrill Block
Detroit
Michigan
D. Caven
Bad Axe
Mich
James Grieve
Reed City
The
Government of Canada
Adv. Slong
EBD CY
No. C.N
P. O
Castoria
Pitcher
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Bitcher
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Chas. H. Fletcher
Dunst Aant
TY Murray
Indiana
Covington
Montgomery County
Spencer
Hannah Shafto
Delaware County
Harbor Ice Company
Michigan City
Peru
Kokomo
Wabash
Noah Fishero
Lebanon
Bell Mischler
Ripley
Moz2ito
Pratt
Perth
D. W. Minshall
Terre Haute
Order of American Plowmen
Logansport
L. J. Burge
John Tierman
Whiteland
Johnson County
EK. E. Hendricks
W. D. Rice
Christian Church of
Connersville
First Christaan Church
Memphis
John Wait
Aurora
Columbus
Frank Porter
William Kous
Porter
Henry Land
J. W. “Doc” Hudspeth
Princeton
Oklahoma City
Nevada
Arcadia
Hamilton County
Anderson
Marebh
Pindleton
Newlight
Tipton
Elias Tucker
Joseph Bell
Frank S. Chance
Indianapolis
Robert W. Furnas
Henry F. Ganon
Alfred B. Hollingsworth
E. Robards
Stilesville
Ottis Hughes
Frank L. Minturn
Noblesville
William Schiner
M. Schiner
Cottingham
John KR. Devell
New Albany
Kid Kennedy
Sarah Purdue
Kennedy
Caleb Sayers
Brownsville
Frank Hamilton
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Palmer
Seattle
Wash
China
Europe
Shoppell’s Modern Houses
Broadway
O Farrell
Washington
James J. H. Gregory
Garden & Flower
Tson
Marblehead, x
John J. Lirrey
Berger St
Brooklyn
Box E
Watson E. Coremeny & Rolicita
D.C
Grinnell
Swanson Rheumatic Cure CO
N. Wittamo
C Regent
Dearborn St
James Williams
Besta
James Pyle
Kansas City
California
Wab
P. E. Companes
R. G. Siampson
R. G. Butler
D. P
Inito
Deys
Draggista
Bo W. BU
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!