Immigration push touts vast Canadian farmland yields
The notice urges Americans to move to Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta to take advantage of low land prices and high wheat yields. It promises first hand information on land quality, with prices as low as 7 to 10 dollars per acre and potential returns of 8 to 10 dollars per acre net, highlighting large wheat oats and barley production and boundary access via named agents.
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Canada
M. V. McInnes
Jefferson Avenue
Detroit
Mich
Marquette
J. S. Crawford
Syracuse
N. Y
Thos. Hetherington
Tremont Street
Boston
Mass
H. M.wiliams
Gardner Bidg
Toledo
Ohio
Geo, Aird
Traction-Terminal Bridg
Indianapolis
Indiana
C. J. Broughton
Chicago
Ill
Geo. A. Hall
Second Street
Milwaukee
Wis
E. T. Holmes
Jackson Street
St. Paul
Minn
Chas. Pilling
Clifford
Grand Forks
N. C
J.B. Carbonneau, Jr
Main Street
Biddeford
M. MacLachlan
Watertown
S. D
W. W. Bennett
Bee Bidg
Omaha
Neb
W. H. Rogers
West 9Th Street
Kansas City
Benj. Davies
Dunn. Block
Great Falls
Montana
J. N. Grieve
Spokane
Wash
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Small Boat Sets Sail for Far Voyage
The yaw yacht Reduta of 36 tons has embarked on a 6000 mile voyage aboard the small craft heading toward distant shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sali
Reduta
The Man Who Sued the Widow
A fragmentary notice depicts a gray whiskered man eager to sit on a porch of a house built with another man’s money, reflecting a legal dispute over inheritance or property. The text hints at social tension and a lawsuit involving wealth and wit.
Hort of parm ore stops a quicks shat prevents
Fragmentary OCR notes mention stops and a possible pollen event. Names and places are unreadable, with no clear actions or outcomes available for a structured news item.
Undefined Fun in a Beream Exchange
A playful, cryptic line compares a candy theft to a Beream exchange, implying amusement or mischief in the act. The quote hints at a humorous or satirical tone, with no clear real-world event or identifiable people or organizations.
Night Watches Ends with Hidden Nightly Plots and Reunion
Jimmy Lan ning discovers Ina secretly socializing abroad while he frets over her late returns. She reveals a nightly basement plan to test his trust, but the ruse backfires when he witnesses her vigil at the doorway. They reconcile and vow closeness.
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Pat
Bia
Bin
Ina
Jimmy
Taft Soup Incident Delights Brooklyn Luncheon
President Taft's Brooklyn luncheon was interrupted when William Berri III, grandson of editor William Berri Sr., slipped a foot into the soup, splashing the president's waistcoat. Taft calmed the boy, kissed him, and joked there is plenty more soup but only one William Berri.
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Brooklyn
N. J
Taft
Dix
Gaynor
William Berri
Brooklyn Standard Union
Brooklyn Union League Club
William ‘Berri Sr
House of Berri
French statesman Monis and a brandy tale at dinner
The French statesman M. Monis owns a brandy he praises. A tale recalls a dinner with King Edward and General Gailiffet when Monis brandy was served and tasted. The protocol was to lift the glass, inhale, then place it back before discussing the aroma.
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M. Monis
Edward
Gailiffet
Hessian Rum Bottles Found in Fort Washington Ruins
Historical excavators at Fort Washington on the Hudson above Riverside Drive uncover two large Hessian rum bottles dated about 160 years old. Found 12 feet underground, the bottles relate to the rout of Washingtons forces in the siege.
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Old Fort Washington
Hudson River
Riverside Drive
New York
Victoria’s Fondness for Jewelry Revealed in Collecting
Queen Victoria cherished beautiful costly pieces and spent hours admiring her jewelry collection though her tastes were simple. The report notes her oriental likt and pleasure in possession of gems.
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Victoria
Queen Victoria
Tuberculosis Exhibits Reach Wide Audience Across Nations
Exhibitions on preventing consumption have toured every U S state except Nevada Arizona New Mexico and Wyoming along with many Canadian provinces Mexico Porto Rico and Cuba. The National Association notes 25 states and 16 cities host permanent or traveling displays plus two national displays, totaling over 200 exhibits including about 150 school displays. The first U S tuberculosis exhibit appeared in January 1904, with four exhibits by 1906.
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United States
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Wyoming
Mexico
Porto Rico
Cuba
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
National Association
America
Maryland Tuberculosis Commission
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic Promoted as Sore Throat Cure
An advertisement extols Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic as both preventive and cure for sore throat. It claims the gargle strengthens throat membranes, relieves soreness, and surpasses liquid antiseptics or peroxide. The Paxton Toilet Co. offers 25 and 50 cent boxes from Boston, with free samples on request.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Serpent Gown Stuns At Long Island Polo Match
Mrs. Arthur Scott Burden known as Cyanthia Roche drew all eyes at the international polo event on Long Island wearing a gown described as serpent like. The outfit, resembling a snake charmer’s attire, clung tightly and drew attention from spectators and farmers alike as they arrived by automobile to the grounds.
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New York
Arthur Scott Burden
Cyanthia Roche
Mrs. Burden
Belt of Gold Drowns Him Found in Lake Washington
In Seattle the body of John Dalsick boathouse proprietor was recovered from Lake Washington. His belt held a large sum of money which weighed him down, suggesting he fell in and was dragged under by the coins.
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Seattle
Wash
John Dalsick
Lake Washington
Local Boy Rescued From Drowning by Teen Helper
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania a 14 year old, Anthony Merca, began sinking after a cramp while swimming at Locust Mountain reservoir. John Scheafer, 16, rushed to his aid, fought the drowning youth, and pulled him to safety by the hair, risking his own life.
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Shenandoah
Anthony Mercavage
John Scheafer
Sawmill Incident Claims Two Arm Losses
In Stokesville Virginia Kensey Juleman, manager of a sawmill, was hurled forward by a saw when his glove caught. His arm was severed at the elbow as he fell back to the machine, then the same arm was cut off near the shoulder when he collapsed again.
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New York
Mr. Lanning
Ina
Jimmy
Stokesville
Kensey Juleman
Woman Finds Egg Containing Another in Greensburg
Greensburg Indiana Mrs Londa Wright reports an egg inside an egg she recently opened both shells were hard This unusual discovery adds to local egg stories and draws attention to shell integrity and nesting practices.
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Greensburg
Ind
Londa Wright
Brainteasers of Hiring Spurs Legal Help
A business owner recalls hiring cheap staff, then needing a $10,000 lawyer to fix problems. Mr. Pushem notes the temptation of low wages vs. costly legal trouble and the lesson on proper expertise.
Allen's Foot-Base Antiseptic Powder Advertisement
An old promotional notice touts Allen's Foot-Base antiseptic powder for tired swollen feet. It promises rest and easier walking and cites broad availability with sample offers and a claimed improvement in gait.
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Allen
Hat joke at a bargain shop exchanged with a pun
A light exchange between a couple about a hat. The man asks what the hat was before reductions while noting the bargain. The woman responds with amused disbelief about the hat’s size before the reduction.
Beautiful Post Cards Free Offer Highlight
Advertisement notes a free set of decorative post cards featuring vivid colors and appealing designs from a card club linked to Wl Jackson &t. in Kansas, inviting readers to bend a stamp for five of the best Gold housed day Flow er and Motto Post Cardutiful colors.
In the Office Rumors of Possible Firings
A dialogue hints at anxiety over an impending report likely to trigger job losses. The exchange suggests concern about a forthcoming evaluation and possible staff reductions.
Man Detained Downtown On Family Visit Bitten By Night
A humorous line notes men feeling he is kept in for business reasons when wives relatives visit, implying a lighthearted view of staying downtown until midnight.
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Gyrup Teething Remedy
Fragmentary item mentions Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children altering gums and inflammation. The text also notes it’s a severe test of a man’s Christianity when a minister calls during business hours.
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Associated Literary Press
Lanning
Ian
Fa Nan
MI 7
Iboy
Coca-Cola CO
Atlanta
Nebraska
University School of Music
Lincoln
Nebr
E. B. Carder
International Institute Company
11Th Street
Lincoln Sanitarium
Oh Street
Everett
Serpent
Long Island
Chum
Bennett
Nob
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
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