Ind. land man touts Canadian prairies in January letter
J A Stockwell of Indianapolis writes of widespread wealth from western Canada. He cites Beaumunk of Brazil Indiana who owns 480 acres after shifting from coal work, Smiths of Lancashire who moved to Wapella Sask and prospered, plus thriving towns and grain yields. He praises dry cold winters and vast homesteading potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Stockwell
Indianapolis
United States
West
Hanley
Sask
J. G. Smith & Bro
Lancashire
England
Wapella
Neightors
Moose, Jaw
Lethbridge
Calgary
Edmonton
Regina
Brandon
States
Moosomin
Indiana
Chicago
Minneapolis
Winnipeg
Canada
Canadian Homestead Lands Ad At Western Government Agent
A column notes a clear winter with steady building across cities and towns. It mentions homestead lands in Western Canada and advises contacting any authorized Canadian Government Agent listed in the paper for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Town Meeting Style Trial Ends With Discharge
Attorney Don H. Powers of Maine, brother of Congressman Lewellyn Powers, defended a man in a country town. After a preliminary hearing a wag moved to discharge the prisoner and another spectator seconded. The trial justice, thinking he presided over a town meeting, declared the prisoner discharged and no one spoke else.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don H. Powers
Maine
Lewellyn Powers
Stage Struck Girl Faces Hard Realities of Acting Life
A reflective piece on a young girl contemplating acting as a livelihood. It warns that self knowledge must precede ambition and that acting for impulse rather than genuine talent leads to long-term dissatisfaction and struggle. The quote from Sarah Bernhardt underscores the caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lvelihood
Sarah Bernhardt
Bronze clock with Washington figure on Graceland Ave
August E Weinert of 3607 Graceland Avenue Indianapolis describes a bronze clock with a full length George Washington figure in full regiments atop a bronze base. The clock bears a First in War First in Peace motto and a bas relief scene of Washington surrendering his sword. The piece allegedly passed through Henry Clay’s family, was shown in Louisville expositions, and later bought by Mrs Weinert’s father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August’ E.weinert
Graceland Avenue
Indianapolis
Ind
France
George Washington
Washington
Henry ‘Clay
Louisville
Weinert
A Descendant of the Danes Finds Health in Postum
An Iowa clergyman recounts coffee’s decline on his nerves and sleep after years as a heavy drinker. He quits and reverts with bad results, then试 switches to Postum Coffee, noting rapid health gains, steadier nerves, and better sleep. He praises Postum and offers testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Biblical Institute
Postum
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Recovery of Mrs. J A Wyatt After Pink Pills Aid
Des Moines woman near starvation due to nervous indigestion found relief with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People after failing with two doctors. She credits the pills with stopping vomiting and restoring strength and appetite, noting she can now perform her household duties. Pills sold by all druggists and the Dr Williams Medicine Co. of Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Wyatt
Seventh. Street
Des Moines
Iowa
Hig Harvest and Cold Snap Reflections
A fragmented clip reflects on winterly strains in plumbing work and a cold snap affecting routines. The lines evoke seasonal hardship and routine fixes during the colder months.
Cure of Eczema by Cuticura Medications
A Selma Alabama woman describes a four year battle with black skin splotches and severe itching. After two doctors failed to help, her husband bought Cuticura Remedies and within months the eruptions disappeared completely and left her skin clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie E. Sledge
Jones
Selma
Ala
Forgery by Phonograph in Hungarian Probate Case
Alois Szabo, son of a Szegedin peasant, is arrested for forging a will by phonograph. Servants heard a dying voice order the estate to Alois and others nothing. A rival mistress alleged the voice came from Alois after police found a phonograph record. Szabo faces fraud charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alois
Szabo
Szegedin
Hungary
A Remarkable Telephone Misunderstanding
Mr Brown boasts of a new telephone link between office and home inviting Smith to dine this evening. Mrs Brown replies clearly asking if Smith thinks they run a hotel, revealing a humorous misinterpretation of the call.
Haunting Bells Move Clara Morris in The Bells Scene
Clara Morris notes Irving’s silent glare and a dramatic moment when Matthias listens for a sound, the bells, as winter on stage deepens the tension. The scene ends with the audience’s applause and Morris whispering about haunting, capturing a pivotal Fueled moment in the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthias
Clara. Morris
Colonel Higbee What are your rates per column
Editor of Swell Society asks about rates for column insertion or suppression. The note seeks guidance on pricing and policy for placing or omitting content in the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higbee
Swell Society
Jokes on affection and workhouse woes in old times
The snippet mixes wry maxims about affection, dignity, and pity for the unproductive. It notes that some keep feelings cold, others steal hearts, and the crooked poker player fears nothing. It ends with a remark on camera facing and a license tag as a back number.
Life Is a Game of Give and Take Alleged Wisdom
In a pithy exchange a Wise Guy notes life as a give and take game while the Simple Mug agrees most people seek only the taking. A humor vignette features a girl and a Count debating duels and notions of fate.
Open Letters From Mrs. Dimmick at W EE Compound
Readers are shown letters by Mrs. Mary Dimmick from the W EE Compound claiming remarkable improvements. The publication notes these letters support repeated claims made in the paper columns about Mrs. Dimmick’s experiences and benefits observed.
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed By Satisfied Patient
Letters from Mrs Mary Dimmick of Washington recount a life saved by Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound after doctors warned of surgery. The second letter credits the remedy and Pinkham’s advice with a complete recovery, noting the ease and low cost of contacting Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Mary Dimmick
Washington, D. C
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
East Capitol Streets
Westington
D. C
Golden Medical Discovery advertised as heart tonic
The ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for valvular and other heart diseases. It cites Golden Seal root and Stone root as key ingredients and claims benefits as a general tonic strengthening the heart, stomach, liver and bowels. Dr. Pierce's Pellets are listed for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
United States
Wm. Paine
Paine
Ape
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Western Canada
Clara Morris and
Irving
Commission
Poker
Mrs
St. Jacobs
Price
Diemer
Springfield
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