Western Canada to Supply Britain with Wheat, Says Canadian Agents
The article notes Western Canada becoming Britain’s wheat supplier as 50,000 Americans moved to Canada for farm land. It highlights free 160 acre homesteads, cheap lands, strong markets for grain and cattle, excellent schools, and a bullish forecast for Canadian prosperity led by Manitoba wheat. It cites Colonel Montgomery praising Canada’s grain trade and Canada’s role as a major milling center, with Canada aiming for self sufficiency in wheat and export growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Great Britain
United States
Wilfred Tauber
Corn Exchange
London
England
Montgomery
V. D
Liverpool
Dominion
Russia
India
Pacific
Manitoba
Dominion of Canada
British Empire
Massage by the blind gains ground in Europe
The article notes Blinds I. Martignon urging adoption of massage by the blind, citing Japan where it is common among the blind. It describes a Brussels class led by Professor G. Daniel for about twelve pupils, with lessons on skeleton and muscles, and hands on practice to prepare students to earn a living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Martignon
Sweden
Switzerland
Belgium
Japan
Brussels
G. Daniel
Feud Looms Over River Assault Near Thayer
Bitter feud mood follows the assault on Allie Blood a Monon switchman by Henry Foss a wealthy farmer near Thayer on the Kankakee river Blood is expected to die Foss friends vow not to let officers arrest him The fight occurred in front of John Dewolfs saloon and stemmed from an argument over a kicked box Foss felled Blood with a neck yoke causing a concussion as Moerton supports Bloods faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Thayer
Allie Blood
Henry Foss
Blood
Foss
Law
John Moerton
Moerton
Ile
Comrade of General Grant Endorses Peruna for Catarrh
A letter from a veteran supporter states Peruna strengthens mucous membranes, improving hearing smell and taste in old age. Readers share testimonials of relief from chronic catarrh of stomach and bowels, plus a note of gratitude for health and travel plans after using Peruna. Dr Hartman offers free advice.
Bullying leads to severe injury for Elmarmon Webber
Harmon Webber, a boy from northeast of Decatur, was repeatedly tossed by a larger classmate during playtime. He suffered a serious back rupture and maiming likely to affect his health permanently, now under his parents’ care and a doctor’s supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Bry
Harmon Webber
Decatur
Flint
Elarmon
Funeral for Rev James Hart in Folsomville Church
Funeral services for Rev James Hart, pastor of the General Baptist Church at Folsomville, were held at the church where he served fifty five years. The coffin stood upright facing the congregation per his request. Three ministers spoke as many in attendance cried out in grief. Rev Hart, age seven, Civil War veteran, had died recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hart
General Baptist Church
Folsomville
Mr. Elart
Welter Scheinman Dies in Apparent Suicide in Tudisuna Tarbor
The 20s tollested heir Welter Scheinman shot himself in the Tudisuna Tarbor basement after a rejected relationship with an older woman. A note found at his side explained his motive, while employers initially mistook the shot for rat hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welter Scheinman
Tudisuna Tarbor
Schuenman
Tie
Yoon Scheanminen
Seheanninn
Murder at South Bend Drug Store Prompts Investigation
William Ruauvan, a South Bend druggist, was killed in his store by an unknown assailant, with robbery suspected. Joseph Suchanek, who runs a cigar factory next door, attempted to stop the killer and narrowly escaped being shot. The slain man, Jinway, had long resided in the area. The murderer dropped a cap during the struggle, the only clue to his identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yrucwist
William Ruauvan
South Bend
Joseph Suchanek
Jinway
Multiple incidents and disasters hit Indiana towns in brief notices
Reports detail a veiled robber in Noblesville, a John Overman place fire in Washington County, a Pennsylvanian line wreck at Hobart with one dead and four injured, and a Porter man John Michaels who died by self inflicted hanging after loss of a thirty five dollar bill. Bluffton jury finds J W Terrell unsane and likely asylum bound. Local sports note and various shortages, mine sabotage at Vincennes, ex postmaster Kiser in Cuba, and Farner oil well 2 yields seventy five barrels with dam planned. seventeen wells around Princeton.
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Noblesville
Thomas Raper
Rh. C. Layne
McVitle
Washington County
John Overman
Hobart
John Michaels
Porter
Bluffton
J. W. Terrell
Camden
Tinscoe Tessup Woeeinhis
Heroeievung
Jan Anderson
George Sebhroeder
Machina
United States
Elerminend
Pier
Frank Rovse
Lafayette
Hr Rosse
Sucar Leaf
Vincennes
John S. Kiser
Upland
Cuba
Farner Oil
Princeton
Peruna Praised By Readers In Venerable Letter Citations
A long reader letter from Washington D C extols Peruna as effective for catarrh and fatigue noting personal cures and strong endorsements from Benjamin F Hawkes S SAAC Brock of McLennan County Texas and Isaac Brock describe improved health during epidemics and officials say Peruna keeps them well while Mrs E West of Menasha Wisconsin reports long term use improving appetite strength and stomach issues also praising its spring and fall use and victory over prior doctors opinions
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S. W
Washington, D.C
Peruna
Benjamin F. Hawkes
Saac. Broce
McLennan County
Texas
Brock Bays
Ars. E. West
Bachelor maid or married woman riddle at Waldorf
Phil Thompson escorting a party woman from the Waldorf misreads her status. He jokes that her cloak and stride imply bachelor maid independence, while she counters with signs that she is a married woman, recently remarrying after a second husband.
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Phil Thompson
Waldorf
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
An advertisement claims catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease best treated with internal remedies. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood purifying tonic taken internally that reaches mucous surfaces, and asserts a physician endorsement and nationwide sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Tre F.J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Ey Wle
Kisil
Somerville Journal Vignette On Ethel And Fate
A Somerville Journal verse fragment notes displeasure and the hope to win back favor with Ethel. The speaker reflects on Harsh fate and the paradox of charm when she smiles, fearing what the future may bring and what comes next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Somerville Journal
Mrs Austin Pancake Floor Ad Headline and Seed Offer
Old newspaper style ad fragment offering Mrs. Austins Pancake floor and various seed company promotions. Mentions Thibet roof of the world, carrot seed prices, Salzer seed catalog free for 30 cent postage, and a Dr Br Kline remedy promotion. Includes multiple product names and offers.
Billion Dollar Grass and Related Seeds Promised by Salzer
Farmers hear praise for Salzer's Billion Dollar Grass Bromus Inermis Teosiaite Victoria Rape and Speltz as top pasture and hay options. The notice urges sending 10 cents and self-addressed stamps to John A Salzer Seed Co in Da Crosse Wisconsin for a free catalog and seed samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johon A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Rio
Salzer
Sxizer
America
Institute
Postatice
Salter
Victoria
John A. Salzer Seed Co
da Crosse
Hall and Mark Debate Poets and Sale of Verses
The exchange questions Van Meter and his genius as a poet. Penn doubts the poet’s talent while Truske defends the selling of his poems as evidence of merit.
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Penn
van Meter
Cenius
Truske
Ludge
Remarkable German Discovery Dr Bayer's Penetrating Oil
A German chemist reports a healing aventin contail creating a sensation among sufferers. The preparation purportedly cures muscular rheumatism neuralgia headache tooth ear or backache lameness sprains chilblains and other severe pains after only a few applications. Sold in drug stores as Dr Bayer's Penetrating Oil in 60 cent bottles with a money back warranty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bayer
Never Been Practiced On Exchange Dialogue
A brief quoted exchange highlights the humor and confusion around the term practice in a doctor's profession. The dialogue contrasts common usage with a humorous misapprehension about medical practice.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Many school children are sickly. Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children purport to break up colds in 24 hours and cure stomach troubles teething disorders and worms. Sold by druggists 25c. Sample mailed free address Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Aluzn S. Olusrzp
le Roy
N, Y
Deafness Tied to Climate Sensitivity Claims
A claim notes deafness is more common in cold countries than warm climates due to the ear's sensitivity to atmospheric changes. The text presents this as a general observation without specific data or sources.
Cheap Rates Offer From Wicket Plate Road This Spring
Daily in March and April the Wicket Plate Road advertises low ticket rates to the West and Northwest. Send a postal card with name address and probable destination to the nearest agent C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne for detailed information.
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Wicket Plate Road
Nothwest
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
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Hoeman
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War
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Saen
Stee
Canadian CO
Toronto
CAN
Pern
Kidreynores
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Crand
Elkhart
Western Canada
Star Attractions
Ec, Danean
R. Led. H. MM. WL
Chia
Hillo‘way & Cameron
West 10Th St
Eoavi
Putnam
Luey
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Mall
W.l.douglas
Brockton
Mietz and
WEISS
Mets Bi
Indiana
Kankakee River
General Grant
Arid Young
F. E. Little
Tolona
Yellowstone Park
Seation
Yellowstone National Park
J. Parker
Utica
Ivor
Perana
J. N. Barker
W. B. Schnader
Terre Hill
Startman
Hartman
Dr. Tiartman
The
Hartman Saniarium
Columbus
Washington, D. C
General Gran
West Point
Isaac Brock
France
BR. HE. Kline
Shiloh
C.wertis&co
LeRoy
N. Y
Michigan Fruit Belt
W. J. Henzell
Allegan, Mich
Tle
Rockford. Il
Gapsicum
Aldraiste
Chesebrough Manufacturing CO IY
State Street
New York City
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