Rallied to the Defense and a Humorous Exchange
Walter Lonsdale and Dr. Cook’s secretary discuss defenses and honor as a joke then recount a mistresses tale of a husband who returns home late. The maid defends herself amid light banter about a drunken bath and early rising in a parlor scene.
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Walter Lonsdale
Remarkable Cure Using Cuticura Remedies on Eczema
A Brooklyn family credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment for curing their nieces eczema after years of suffering and failed doctor visits. The note praises the remedies and includes a 1909 testimonial, with several humorous, unrelated jokes and anecdotes interspersed in the clipping.
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Karen and the Hat That Won Dan’s Heart
Karen, working at home with her father in hard times, longs for a Tuscan straw hat priced beyond her means. Miss Fry entices her with eye catching beauty while Karen battles pride and duty. Dan Eustace notices her absence from church and themes of heart over fashion drive a hopeful romance.
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From Frugal Beginnings to Vast Saskatchewan Farms
E A Guillemin arrived in Canada in 1891 with little money and speaks French. He built a vast farming empire near Forget Saskatchewan, owning about 8,000 acres and fifty quarter sections. He threshes 50,000 bushels of wheat this year, sells 34,000 at 84 to 87 cents, and keeps 16,000. He also grows oats barley and flax, owns 104 horses and many cattle, and bought a threshing machine for 2100 dollars that earned 3000 this fall. The weather helped with a six‑year run of strong crops despite recent years of partial failure.
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An Educational Problem and Margery’s Question
A kindergarten pupil named Margery ponders knowledge and ignorance after a school day. The quote reflects on learning and the vast landscape of ideas ahead as Emerson remarks on life’s cares and opportunities.
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Margery
Pleasant Fig Syrup Co. Elixir Promotes Gentle Cleansing
A vintage advertisement extols a California fig syrup and senna elixir as pleasant and healthful, free of objectionable substances, marketed by the California Fig Syrup Co. for fifty cents a bottle. It urges consumers to demand the genuine product from reputable druggists.
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California
California Fig Syrup Co
San Joaquin Valley land values boost farm profits
A San Joaquin Valley folder outlines prospects in California agriculture with figures such as 125000 net from 1200 acres grapes 15000 from 22 acres peaches and 3200 from 20 acres raisins. It notes arable land at 50 per acre and potential earnings across crops plus examples from Fresno and Reedley witnesses of successful start ups.
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California
Rae Reed
Reedley
Emi
Cola
Tarmeem Yapebera
San Joaquin
Hants Fe
Santa Pe
San Francisco
C. L Seagraves
S. P. Ry
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