Western Canada settlers recount fortune from hard work
A letter from Lorens Bisser of Wheatwyn Saskatchewan describes starting in 1893 with little money, homesteading, building, and expanding to 1100 acres with 900 acres in crop. He notes high yields of 27 to 35 bushels per acre, sales at 97 cents per bushel, and a prosperous, free government as the Great West’s promise.
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Bisser Bros
Canada
Wheatwyn, Sask
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Wolseley
Sask
Loon Creek
Great West
Lorens Bisser
P.O. Wheatwyn
Lincoln Letter on Fisher Murder Trial in Springfield 1841
In a Springfield diary-style letter dated June 19 1841 Lincoln outlines the Fisher murder case. Archibald Trailor Henry Trailor and William Trailor are suspects with Fisher missing after May 29. Witnesses including Captain Ransdell and Dr Merry man describe a drag mark a triangular hair sample and a caravan trail leading toward Spring Creek. Archibald and William are arrested while Henry faces examination. the letter notes health issues of Fisher and ongoing public suspicion. Lincoln ends by noting travel to Louisville and signing Yours forever.
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John F. Geeting
Chicago
American Criminal Reports
Abraham Lincoln
Quincy Whig
Lincoln
Myers
Springfield
Fisher
Speed
Archibald Fisher
Archibald Trailor
Henry Trailor
William Trailor
Trailors
Archibald
Town
Henry
Clary's Grove
William
Warren County
Dearborn
Clary Grove
Keys
Wickersham
the Grove
Spring Creek
Merryman
Jim Maxey
William Traflor
Ren
Arch
May
Lavely
Lamborn
Logan
Baker
Capt
Ransdell
Hickox
Warren
Dr. Gilmore
Maxcy
Peoria
Trailor
Lewiston
Fulton County
Galloway
Mallory
Porter
Langford
Hart
Molly
Louisville
Purity Promise for Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna
The California Fig Syrup Co announces a full statement of ingredients and production methods to assure purity and uniformity in their laxative syrup. It emphasizes genuine products from California and states the medicinal principles come from beneficial plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
California
Washingtons Birthday Holiday Provokes Lighthearted Reply
A reader notes the Washington birthday holiday lets people stay in bed in the morning. George would not approve of celebrating his birthday by lying as a joke.
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Washington
George
Art Critic Dismisses Marble Statues With Flippant Comment
A playful, critical remark features a young observer disparaging marble statues claiming they resemble cataracts or sin, with subtle humor about eyes and appearance. The quip reflects casual critique of sculpture aesthetics.
Cuticura Heals Infant Boils and Eruptions
A Detroit mother reports that Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured her six month old daughter’s extensive head boils and recurring spring eruptions. She credits Cuticura with healing after years of use and notes no trouble in two years. Also mentions Munyon Cold Cure guarantees and almanac offer.
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Vivian
M. A. Schwerin
Spring Wells Ave
Detroit
Mich
Prof. Munyon
United States
Munyon Company
Philadelphia
Quanah Parker Excited by Ice Plant Visit Remark
Comanche chief Quanah Parker toured an Oklahoma ice plant and after a full tour he said the white man is smart and smarter than God noting that God makes ice in winter while white men make ice in summer.
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Quanah Parker
Oklahoma
Deafness and ear tube health urged for cure
An old medical note explains that deafness cannot be cured by local treatments, the Eustachian tube as the only drainage path, and inflammation causes rumbling or muffled hearing. The ad for Ball’s Catarrha Bend promises relief and lists F J Cheney & Co of Toledo as sellers. A separate anecdote shows a German man whip a boy, defended as his sister’s child.
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Ball
Crealars
Ze F. J
Chila
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