Canada Set for Vast Coal and Farm Growth in West
A Dominion Mines report estimates Canada’s coal reserves could last for 6166 years for good coal and 14575 years including inferior grades. It notes rail expansion, rising immigration, and booming agriculture across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia with wheat yields 25 to 40 bushels per acre and strong settlement prospects.
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Canada
Dominion Department of Mines
Department
United States
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Willing to Wait for Good Time Boarders Stay for Marriage
A Chicago boarding house owner warns of price hikes for beef mutton and coal with a written notice in the dining room. She notes boarders usually marry and then a replacement is found, and urges patience as all items rise to Civil War-era highs while boarders endure smaller portions.
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Chicago
Fat and thin wring moral sense from a Bible text
A classroom exchange quotes a teacher and a boy named Johnnie debating the verse Unto him that hath shall be given. Johnnie assigns the saying to Uncle Bill who claims it means fat folks grow fatter while thin ones grow thinner regardless of effort.
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Johnnie
Bill
Ohio Board of Election Appointments Set for 80 Counties
Secretary of State Char Graves announced two year terms for boards of deputy state supervisors and elections inspectors in 80 Ohio counties. May named eight counties for appointments: Cuyahoga Hamilton Franklin Lucas Montgomery Stark Butler Lorain. Contests arose in both parties and some counties had no recommedations, forcing state action. Incorporation records show $25.17 million new capital in July with 198 new companies and $7.99 million capital stock. Stock increases totaled $17.20 million while decreases were $0.95 million. Willys Overland Toledo bought Garford assets at Elyria and doubled its capital stock.
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Columbus
Chas. H. Graves
Cuyahoga
Hamilton
Franklin
Lucas
Montgomery
Stark
Butler
Lorain
Graves
County Central
Executive Committee
Secretary of State
Portage
Wyandot
Vinton
Willys- Overland Co
Overland Co
Toledo
Garford Automobile Co
Elyria
Et Ug
Alabama
State Board OF Immigration
Ohio plans for New York expo ride in Agriculture event
The state board of agriculture schedules a meeting August 14 at the statehouse to organize Ohio’s presence at the American Land and Irrigation Exposition in New York from November 15 to December 2. The drive aims to boost rural life and stem urban migration after T M Laford's Midwest tour.
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Ohio
New York
State Board of Agriculture
Statehouse
T. M. Laford
Middle Western
Steamers as Common Carriers in Ohio River Question
A Cincinnati amusement company argued before the state tax commission that its steamer business should not be valued as a public utility. The commission ruled the two river steamers are common carriers, while Eastland Navigation Co. kept its steamer valuation at 120,000 as it reported no earnings change from last year.
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Public Utilities
Coney Island Amusement Cc F
Cincinnati
State Tax Commission
Ohio River
Eastland Navigation Co
Cleveland
Plans for Columbus New Albany and Johnstown Traction extension
Plans are considered to extend the Columbus New Albany and Johnstown Traction from Ga hanna to Wooster with backing from Cleveland traction interests. Estimated cost cites 1,600,000 for construction and equipment. Purchase of current operation property faces a 190,000 ask, seen as a hurdle by buyers. Municipal bond business in Ohio improves with Otis Co. reporting six issues totaling 92,000 bought in July at an average 4.10.
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Columbus
H. A. Beach
Otis & Co
Ohio
Beach
Otla & Co
Ohio Municipala
Oil Field Gusher Promises Big Deepsand Prospects in Ohio
Southeast eastern Ohio resurges as an oil field with Muskingum and Licking counties showing strong early output. Readings from Perry and Fairfield counties report 50 to 60 barrel daily wells, while Ohio Fuel Supply Co. yielded 550 barrels in 24 hours on the Jacob Barnes farm. Avalon Oil and Gas Co. has producers on adjacent Adcock and Julia Householder farms along a northeast corridor linking Bremen Junction City to Hopewell Township, near Gore New Straitsville.
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Ohio
Muskingum
Licking
Reading Township
Perry County
Brennan
Fairfield County
Ohio Fuel Supply Co
Jacob Barnes
Avalon Oil and Gas Co
James W. Adcock
Adcock
Julia Householder
Old Bremen
Junction City
Hopewell Township
Muskingum County
Gore-New Straitsville
Hocking
Ferry
State department approves settlement of claims with Case Crane Co
The Ohio Department of Banking expects to settle the Columbus Savings and Trust Co claims by accepting stock in the newly formed Case Crane Co. The case involves 20 468.28 dollars. Superintendent Baxter cites stock value near par as rationale for the plan.
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State Department of Banking
Columbus Savings and Trust Co
Case
Crane Co
Case Crane Co
Common Pleas Court
Baxter
Department
Columbus's Oldest Pensioner Seeks Increase at Commission
William J. C. Jackson, aged 102 and largely cane dependent, applied for a pension increase at the state commissioner of pensions. A Navy veteran, he recently resided at the National Soldiers' Home in Dayton and receives $27 monthly. He was assisted to the office by two colored boys. He is said to be the oldest pensioner in Columbus.
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William J. C. Jackson
State Commissioner of Pensions
National Soldiers’ Home
Dayton
United States Navy
Jackson
Columbus
Warden announces harsher parole violation rule
Warden Jones unveils a new policy for parole violators from the penitentiary. Reoffenders will be clothed in third grade stripes, lose sentence-reduction for good behavior, and be stripped of nearly all privileges.
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Jones
Railroads Sued Over Long Train Crew Hours
Federal suits filed in U S court claim Hocking Valley and Toledo and Ohio Railroad violated limits by forcing trainmen to work over 16 hours in a row. Damages requested total 7500 dollars with five cases cited against Hocking Valley and Toledo and Ohio Railroad, including one against T and O. Damages of 500 dollars singled out in the cited case.
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United States
Hocking Valley
Tuberculosis Deaths Fall in Ohio in 1911 Report
The 1911 Ohio vital statistics report shows 7 045 tuberculosis deaths, down from 7 169 in 1910. Hamilton County recorded the highest toll, while Franklin County ranked third on the death list.
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Ohio
State Bureau of Vital Statistics
Hamilton County
Franklin County
Inspectors Alert as Beef Prices Surge
Beef prices climb to 30 cents a pound prompting heightened vigilance by food inspectors. State Dairy and Food Commissioner BE Strode notes more reports of diseased meat sales as dealers seek extra profits amid the unusual market.
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Dairy and Food Commissioner
BE. Strode
Irrigation Gaffe Sparks Comical Well Head Irritation
Two hobos trade a joke about irrigation as one jokes at a cottage incident where a woman tipped hot water over his head. The exchange highlights a rural humor tone with a playful misunderstanding about irrigation.
Rose Pastor Stokes Narrates Country Week Story in Philadelphia
During a charity gathering in Philadelphia Rose Pastor Stokes recounted a country week tale. She described gathering six country weekers beneath an old apple tree and reading from a book titled Our Feathered Friends prompting a child to answer Angels.
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Rose
Phelps
Face a Sight with Tetter and Eczema Cleared
Mrs. J Brooksher of Mo describes two years of facial sores spreading to the neck and burning when warm. After trying many remedies she found relief using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. A month of washing with Cuticura Soap and applying the Ointment drew out matter and cured her. Sample offers and Boston address provided.
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J. Brooksher
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
No Danger Question About Birthright Remains
Dialogue features two speakers debating whether they face danger to their birthright with one asserting confidence and the other noting a fate of always working for what they obtain.
Paxtine Antiseptic for Catarrh Sold by Paxton Co
Paxtine antiseptic sprayed into nasal passages proves an effective remedy for catarrh. Available at druggists for 25 cents a box or mailed postpaid upon receipt of price by The Paxton Toilet Co. Boston Mass.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Say Pa What Is It An Aviary A Hospital For Birds
A fragment from a humorous verse about birds and a Red Cross beauty aid. It blends quips about aviaries, avia tors, and a housewife mending stockings with a playful jab at time and care.
Lydia Pinkham's Compound Praised by Two Women
Covington Missouri resident Mrs Jennie Green reports relief from monthly hemorrhages and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Brownsville Indiana resident Mrs O M Cline credits the medicine with stopping hemorrhages and avoiding surgery and improving overall health.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Green
Covington
Jennie Green
Covington, Mo
Brownsville
Ind
Lydia E.pinkham
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U. S
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Brooklyn
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California
Messrs. J. 5
W. S. Kuhn
Pittsburgh
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U.S
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