1000 Settlers a Day Move to Canada and US Homesteads
The British Isles push large emigration as towns bid farewell to many. Scots seek new opportunities in Canada amid drought and depopulation at home. Americans continue steady migration north to take up free homesteads of 160 acres, with eventual deeds and farms valued at 15 to 20 dollars per acre with cultivation.
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British Isles
Scotland
Canada
Dominion
Caledonia
United States
Generous Reformer Miss Augusta De Peyster
A portrait of Miss Augusta De Peyster of Knickerbocker descent who undertakes missionary work among New York sailors. The text praises her dedication to aiding sailors regardless of their conduct and notes her efforts to reform and support the crew.
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Augusta de Peyster
Knickerbocker
New York
Miss de Peyster
National Capital Daily Transactions Reported in Washington
The daily record shows Senate debate on Kern West Virginia coal strike inquiry and tariff amendments. House members discuss committee assignments and national education talks. Mrs Helen Longstreet testifies on Gainesville postmaster displacement. Graves reports on Chugach forest. Indian affairs seek investigation of Indian well being. Norris condemns foreign funding of coffee valorization. Penrose La Follette tariff hearings opposed. Adjournments noted through Saturday.
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Senate
Kern
West Virginia
Helen D. Longstreet
Gainesville
Postoffice Committee
Kenyon
Simmons
Finance Committee
Committee On Education and Labor
House
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Forester Graves
Territories Committee
Chugach National Forest
Norris
International
Penrose-La Follette
United States
Hague
Smith
New York
Nebraska gardeners urged to use toads against vermin
Lincoln reports Nebraska gardeners are urged to welcome common toads as natural pest control. A state Board of Agriculture bulletin cites B F Swingle noting toads offer $10 value to a home garden and lists their favored prey from bugs to caterpillars. The bulletin highlights toads eat vast numbers of insects and cites stomach analyses showing extensive consumption of pests.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
State Board of Agriculture
B. F Swingle
Woman's capacity to hold public office shocks a mocker
In a lively debate a speaker declares women can fill any post held by men and excel in them. A man in the crowd shouts rat catcher as a sudden joke and flees, illustrating resistance to female advancement.
Judge Miller Credits Kidney Pills For Cure
A Gray County Probate Judge, Philip Miller, reports relief from five years of heart trouble after using Dodds Kidney Pills for about a year. He claims dizziness, eye puffiness, short breath, chills, backache, and palpitations ceased. he weighs 200 pounds and is 63. Ad copy notes price and dealer, plus free household hints and music offers.
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Dodds Kidney
Gray Co
Philip Miller
Blacksmith Injured In Drill Accident
Alfred Johnson, a blacksmith at Oakland, sustained serious injuries when a glove on his left hand was pulled into a drill. The machine clogged and belt slipped, breaking the arm and mangling the flesh.
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Oakland
Alfred Johnson
Madison Builds Five Competitive Cream Stations
Madison now operates five cream stations handling cream butter eggs and other farm produce. The system aims to improve timely processing and distribution, reflecting lively competition in local agriculture commerce.
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Madison
Bloomfield Flood Causes Major Loss After Heavy Storm
A storm near a cloudburst flooded Bloomfield early Tuesday, causing about 35000 to 40000 dollars in damage. Water entered numerous homes and several business buildings, with extensive inundation across the town.
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Bloomfield
Wrinkles Headliner Sparks Conversation About Sketch Title
A witty exchange prompts discussion on why a sketch is named Wrinkles. The creator explains the title as a play on being a headliner.
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Western Canada
Washington
Commercial Club
Osceola
Searce
West Point
Kearney
Fremont
Toad
Hostetter
Shinn
Main
Kansas City
Teese
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