Growth of Central Canada Towns and Rich Farmers
A railroad claim of a town boom across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta is explored. The article notes widespread school funding, high crop profits of about 195 million dollars in 1909, heavy U S and British travel by Western Canadians, and large spending on rail transportation and holidays. It cites 50 000 travelers visiting old homes and confirms profits of 20 to 25 dollars per acre with large acreages. It mentions active government land agents and remaining free homestead lands for sale.
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Central Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
United States
Central
Canada
Western
Great Britain
Continent
Jones I Love You Miss Heiress
A fragmentary dialogue centers on affection and wealth with characters Jones and Heiress in a melodramatic exchange. The lines sketch a playful, theatrical mood highlighting love and fortune.
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Jones
Itch Epidemic in Dowlais Welsh Village Cures Reported
A letter from Chicago recounts an itch epidemic in Dowlais, South Wales fifteen years ago. After failed remedies a local druggist and finally Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent cured all cases within days. The writer claims their family used Cuticura for fifteen years with success.
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Dowlais
South Wales
Thomas Hugh
West Huron St
Chicago
Interesting Problem Knicker New Brooms Sweep Clean
A terse remark compares rival brands Knicker New Brooms and Bocker Will vacuums, suggesting sweeping efficiency. It notes a fisherman’s caution in trusting another’s tall tales, reflecting skepticism in practical judgment.
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Bocker
Hastings College Denies Ties to Bellevue Union Effort
Hastings college officials refuse to intervene in Bellevue college affairs and will not attend a joint board meeting. Bellevue trustees reportedly push for independence to avoid merger with Omaha University, fearing Bellevue property collapse into the university system. Bellevue faces loss of church support if union fails, with deficits around $25,000 and a $3,000 donation noted in Philadelphia as a possible start to funding.
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Hastings, Neb
Hastings College
Bellevue College
Metropolis
Bellevue
Synodical Commission
Omaha University
Hastings
Stookey
Philadelphia
Omaha
College Board
Mellor Re-elected Secretary and State Fair Board Named
W R Mellor was voted secretary after a board endorsement. The state board of agriculture also re elected CH Rudge as chair and announced a full slate for the state fair managers with O P Hendershot as president and W L Mellor as secretary. Elijah Filley of Gage county resigned, prompting board sadness.
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Mr. Mellor
CH. Rudge
Linevin
Board of Agriculture
Hendershot
Board of State Fair Managers
O. P. Hendershot
Hebron
J. W. Hayes
Minden
Charles McLeod
Stanton
George F. Dickman
Seward
W. L. Mellor
Lincoln
Mangers
C.H. Rudge
Omaha
Peter Youngers
Geneva
Col
L. W. Leonard
Pawnee City
Russell
Blair
Folowing
William Foster
Lancaster County
W. Arnold
Richardson
H. R. Rowe
Nemaha
Sherman
J. D. Ream
Custer
Charles Mann
Dawes
Nebraska Association of
G. W. Hervey
H. Cherry
Stockville
William H. Smith
Elijah ‘Filley
Gage’ County
Mr. Filley
Doctors Must Have Pay. Elkhorn Valley Medical Society Action
At a Norfolk meeting the Elkhorn valley medical society approved a resolution ending free medical service for ministers and their dependents. It argues ministers now have salaries from other vocations and free care is demoralizing to church finances and social order.
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Norfolk
Elkhorn’ Valley Medical Society
Minsters
Move for Good Roads in Kearney Nebraska
Secretary of the Kearney Commercial club reports that L W Page director of the good roads department will send an expert to assess roads in the area. The first focus is the road from Kearney south toward the Platte River and beyond the city, to improve conditions permanently through centralized effort.
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Kearney
Platte River
Expect Large Corn Acreage In Nebraska For 1910 Seed
Farmers in this vicinity report Nebraska will plant one fourth more corn in 1910 than last year. They cite high prices for corn and the inability to harvest unhusked corn in time to clear fields for early spring crops.
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I Yvons
Neb
Nebraska
Tree Falls on Beatrice Farmer Near Pickrell
Beatrice Nebraska resident Yates Adams a young farmer living near Pickrell was injured Tuesday afternoon when a tree he was cutting fell on him striking his face he sustained bad bruises and walked to a neighbor before being taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Beatrice
Hooper Purchases Controlling Interest in Guthrie Firm
Blue Hill Nebraska superintendent Harry F Hooper has bought controlling stake in a Guthrie Oklahoma abstract and loan company. He will retire from schools at year end and become secretary treasurer of the firm on June 1.
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Blue Hill
Neb
Harry F. Hooper
Guthrie
Okl
Hooper
State awards contracts for Omaha Beatrice Hastings buildings
The Public Lands and Buildings Board finished letting contracts for state buildings in Omaha Beatrice and Hastings. A brick cottage at Hastings asylum goes to Ernest Rokahr Lincoln at reduced bid 38862 with plumbing to L W Pomerene Jincein and wiring to American Electric Wiring at 685.
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Hastings
Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Omaha, Beatrice and
Nastings Asylum
Ernest Rokahr
Lincoln
L. W. Pomerene
Jincein
American Electric Wiring Company
George Berlingher
Voska,Foelsch & Sidle
Kansas City
Norfolk Asylum
St. Paul
Tre Ruling Passion in an Irish Lament
An elderly Irishwoman recalls Mike, a man lost to drink, whose ghost allegedly walked nightly between the saloon and his home. She notes his dog recognized him, and claims the shrink’s influence left him unable to return.
Marine Eye Remedies Ad Offers Free 48 Page Eye Book
Free to readers from Marine Eye Remedy Co provide a 48 page illustrated Eye Book. The advertisement claims Marine remedies advise proper application for each eye condition and that the product soothes eye pain strengthens weak eyes and does not smart. It also suggests using the remedy for babies and treats scaly eyelids and granulation.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chica
Girl Learns Boy She Likes Has Other Priorities
A narrative notes a girl realizing the young man who interests her is pursuing different goals. The discovery shifts her focus as she reevaluates her feelings and plans.
Piles Cured Fast with Guaranteed Money Back
Advert says PAZOINTMENT cures piles in 6 to 14 days with guarantee. It claims to fix flicking, blindness, bleeding or protruding piles within 10 days or you get a refund. The ad ends noting men with advice are not stingy with it.
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Brian
First National Bank of Schuyler
First National Bank of
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Farman Bank
Farman
Neligh National Bank
Osceola Bank
Bonham National Bank of
Fairbury
Craig State Bank
Craig
Lewis Peoria
Fenwich & Lawrence
Washington, DC
Bet
Beel & Kapbd
Pat Attys
Mouili
Waab
Dr. Pierce
Sloan
J. C. Leg
Ninth St
S.E
Washington, D. C
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
California
Twin Falls
Idaho
Sacramento Valley
Hollister. Dept. K
LaSalle St
Hil
Icures
A. MW. Lewis Medicine CO
BT. Louis
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