Western Canada Land Offer Promises Low Prices
A writer extols Western Canada as a land of thriving climate similar to Minnesota and Iowa with rich soil and low prices. Letters from former US residents praise Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta for fertile grain land and government support to attract capital, citing ideal conditions and available resources.
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Luwa State Register
Western Canada
Jny
Minnesota
Iowa
United States
Register
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
W. H. Conley
Lougheed
Detroit
Mabel's Wish at the Creamery and Tannery Talk
In a playful exchange a child named Mabel asks about buying a fan at a tannery and whether Treckley might be included, as Mabel and her mother share a brief domestic moment at a creamery setting.
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Mabel
Mamma
Neurotic Jelly Spoiled by Spoon Debate
Wilbur and his mother discuss how to eat jelly. He insists on using a spoon, while she suggests spreading it on bread. He says the jelly won’t stay on bread, blaming nerves.
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Wilbur
A Domesticated Princess: Kaiser's German Wives Ideal
A Lady's Pictorial profile describes the Kaiser's daughter-in-law prospects, noting she is amiable yet plain, deeply home-centered and trained by her imperial aunt. Noted similarities to the duchess of Saxe Coburg, with a strong German bias and no English ability.
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Saxe-Coburg
Sho
Grand Duchess of
August
Sone Shoul
Rosy and Plump Health from Right Food
A woman recounts how Grape-Nuts helped her husband recover from poor health. She notes her wife suffered stomach issues, milk tea failed, then Grape-Nuts with cream restored strength. She attests the food made her "rosy and plump" like a girl of sixteen and urges others to try it.
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Ieee
Through a Woman's Heart. The Last Homecoming
In Wildfell the dead master lies in the hall as Bonholt Hume recoils from the sight and the police and Dr Sprent investigate a death that seems murder. A marked playing card in the corpse’s hand provokes village gossip while tension grows between Bonholt, Philip, and Lathom amid fear, speculation, and a crisis at the rectory.
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Wildfell
Yong Humax
Fellsgarth
Dr. Sprent
Bonholt Hymie
Bonnholt Husne
Philip
Tutte
Spreni
Dr. Sprant
Lathom
Jack Lathem
Lathem
Tigeriah
Dr. Sorest
Ind
Bonholt Hume
Jin
Gareien Ag
Nilipherey
Squires
Fellygarth
Dr Sprent
Mechanical cotton picker claimed as breakthrough in farming
Report describes a newly patented machine that reportedly solves the long standing problem of picking cotton by hand. Demonstrations show roses, buds, and tall sticks passing through without damage, using a perpendicular stripping motion to distinguish ripe bolls from green foliage and maintain plant integrity.
Congress Debates Nominations and Emancipation Proclamation
Washington reports a short Senate session approving numerous nominations. Bailey challenges printing Lincoln emancipation proclamations as the matter is sent to the printing committee. House action largely unnoticed, with debates on a postal bill and remarks about anticipated African affair. The week features critical remarks on presidential directives and the District of Columbia appropriation bill is sidelined amid broader debates. Senate passes census taking provisions and considers the Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption by United States Steel.
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Washington
Senate
Gore
Okhoma
Lincoln
Bailey
Texas
Committee On Printing
House of Representatives
Jin
Alate
Maj
Edgar 10. Kearns
T le
Mann Ofllinois
United Steel Corporation
Tennessee Steel and ‘Iron Corporation
Culberson
Jay
Congress
Hopkins
Roosevelt
Steel Corporation
Aueh
District of Columbia
Olmstead
Pennsylvania
Gardner
Massachusetts
Committee of the Judiciary
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
United States Sten! Corporation
Woman Suffers Backache Ailments Answered by Kidney Pills
A Mitchell reader details decade long kidney troubles and says Dean's Kidney Pills relieved dragging back pain, dizziness, and irregular secretions. Mrs. John H. Wrebt of 606 East First St endorses the remedy, claiming better health after years of suffering. Sold by all dealers 50c a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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John H. Wrebt
East Flrst
St. Mitchell
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Family Dinner Sparks Growth Observation
A short tale describes Hitle Willuat planting vastor hens in a yard and tracking their rapid growth. At dinner, William becomes silent then notes that only he and the castor boss appear to be growing, prompting a family exchange about who is expanding.
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Hitle Willuat
William
Cold remedy claims guaranteed to cure in 24 hours
An ad claiming a never failing cold remedy using one ounce each of Compound Syrup of Sarsaparina and Toris Compound plus half a pint of whiskey, shaken and dosed by tablespoon every four hours, will cure an acute cold in 24 hours. Ingredients are available at any drug store. The text ends with a remark that those who feel their pulse often enough are bound to have fever someday.
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Wong
Stephen
Sprent
Olive
Ruben
Neil
Hye
Abiaut
Misa Vanstone
Burrow
Hume
Hilda
Slater
Jack Latham
Jack
Beauty May Be Skin Deep Yet Worth Deep Look
A compact reflection on beauty’s surface and hidden depth. The speaker suggests appearances trick less than true value, noting much beauty lacks lasting impact.
Bromine Quinine Laxative Claims Court of Cures Cold in One Day
An odd ad-like snippet markets a laxative named Bromine Quinine as a cure all in one day. It references humor about an average man and a signature by BWGH, suggesting satire or promotional tone rather than a medical endorsement.
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Sweet Corn Salzer Seed CO
Box W. Lu Cruess
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Wilem Ronholt Hime
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