Free land push sparks crossborder land rush analysis
The Nebraska State Journal discusses the US opening 4000 acres in the North Platte irrigation district and warns that limited free land may close the safety valve for westward expansion. It notes Western Canada offers 160 acre free grants and cheap lands at 12 to 30 dollars per acre, urging readers to consider crossborder settlement and the rising US land prices driven by crop values.
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The
Nebraska State Journal
Uncle Sam
North Platte Irrigation District
Canada
United States
Iowa
Nebraska
Western Canada
Western
Corn imports and exports for July–November 1915
The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce reports US corn imports from July 1 to November 30, 1915 totaling 5,011,000 bushels while exports reached 6,877,000 bushels. In the same period of the previous year imports stood at 7,762,000 bushels and exports at 5,427,000 bushels.
Complexion troubles soothed by Cuticura soap and ointment
An advertising piece touts Cuticura Soap to cleanse and purify and Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal skin issues. A free sample offer via mail is included with a Boston department address.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Adv
Miss Upton Averts Border Alarm At Santa Cruz Mine
Lieutenant Kynaston helps a stranded motorist, Miss Upton, near the Mexican border. He learns she is visiting Mrs. Fane, wife of Daniel Upton, owner of the Santa Cruz mine four miles south, as a gear problem delays travel and raises possible gun-runner concerns along the line.
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Kynaston
Villa
Villista
San Pedro
New Mexico
Tia Juana
Miss Upton
Santa Cruz
Mrs. Fane
Mr. Kynaston
Washington
Tibet
Corporal Welsh
Border patrols and a risky mission along the line
Miss Upton and Mrs. Fane tour Kynaston’s frontier camp amid gun rumor alarms as Corporal Welsh prepares a scouting party. Kynaston warns them not to cross the line for twenty four hours while the cavalry braces for possible action and a messenger delivers urgent orders.
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Mrs. Fane
Kynaston
Mexico
United States
Corporal Welsh
Miss Upton
Dorothy
Methuselah
New Mexico
Love Triangle In Lieutenant Kynaston Tale
In this excerpt the question lingers who wins Lieutenant Kynaston’s heart. Mrs Fane or the sympathetic young Doro receive the attention as the romance unfolds.
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Lieutenant Kynaston
Mrs. Fane
Dorothy
Optimistic Thought on Effort and Excellence
A brief aphorism notes that excellence is earned through labor, not given freely to individuals. It emphasizes persistent work as the path to achievement and personal growth.
Japan's Big Specie Reserve Marks New Era in Ties
Japan has accumulated a specie reserve of more than $243,000,000 and is expected to exceed $340,000,000 by year end. The figure signals a possible shift in the relationship between Japan and the West.
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Japan
Swamp Root Kidney Medicine Ad Claims Proven
A 1915 illustrated testimonial-style ad promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as kidney and bladder medicine. It asserts long use with satisfied customers and offers a sample bottle for ten cents plus a booklet of kidney information, with larger bottles available in drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Porous plaster cure cited for old back ailment
A character jokes about using a porous plaster for a lame back, recalling it cured him six months ago and noting he has kept the plaster on since. The exchange reveals hesitation to remove it and lingering discomfort.
Kill the Flies Now Advertises New Deck Killer
An advertisement touts a daily fly killer claiming it kills thousands and lasts all season. It offers six devices for $1 through H Somers of 150 De Kalb Ave New York. A domestic scene follows with a mother calming a child who explains a broken doll was caused by Willie striking it on the head with the doll.
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de Kalb Ave
N. Y
Willie
Van Smythe Hints at Declaration Signer Heritage
In a quirky exchange, Van Smythe asserts his great grandfather helped sign the Declaration of Independence. The other speaker quips that Van Smythe is a signer himself, noting his name appears on a number of I. Gas documents.
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van Smythe
I. Gas
Easter Hat Fashion Quips Prompt Doris
A light exchange has Doris defending a proudly worn Easter hat as she jokes about its fashion timing. The banter hints at social mood around holiday attire and seasonal style.
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Doris
Mortgage Meant Nothing but Trouble in Com Muterville
A terse exchange reveals a property in Com Muterville tied to a mortgage. The dialogue hints that poor examples lead to further mischief and consequences. The item reads as a clipped, quotes heavy snippet from local life.
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Commuterville
Vap-O Rub External Remedy Boosted by St Jo Mothers
Local mothers report Vap-O-Rub effectively treats children's colds and croup symptoms externally. Testimonials from Mrs. House, Mrs. Paynter, and Mrs. Myers claim relief for throat and chest troubles, chest rubs aiding sleep and faster recovery. Vap-O-Rub, sold in three sizes, uses body heat to vaporize ingredients for lung inhalation.
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Sam House
Prospect Ave
John Paynter
17Th St
Vick
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Peoria Journal
Smithers
Cts
York
Wra
Hanford
Alinime
Cincinnati
St. Jo
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