Western Canada Seen by a Leading Agriculturist
Prof Thomas Shaw of Minnesota University writes to The Farmer praising Western Canada after a tour. He highlights vast cultivable areas from Manitoba to Alberta, strong wheat potential, and stock and grain suitability with irrigation options and improving stock quality. He notes good grass, railway and government support, and affordable lands with many free or cheap parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Shaw
Minnesota University
St. Paul
Minnesota State University
Western Canada
Samese
Western
Canada
Prairie
Manitoba
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Peace River
Athabasca
Ontario
Named After Hanna Lists 1896 600 Children Named
Senator Hanna's secretary states that once 1896 600 children have been named after the senator the program is complete. The effort highlights a publicity campaign linked to the Hanna name and civic recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Red Ball Blac.ky yom aescine as cae 208
Fragmented OCR text mentions a red ball and a dosage or code 208 with a vague package reference. No clear names, places, dates, or events are discernible to form a factual summary.
Weather wakes and men grow cross at home
Fragmented weather note describes general mood shifts among men and domestic tensions with unclear context and details. The text is sparse and lacks concrete names, places, or actions to anchor a fuller report.
Putnam PaceLess Dyes Marketed as Soap Aid
A fragment notes Putnam PaceLess Dyes advertised as a soap additive with a price of 190 per package. The text also hints at unrelated phrases about gifts of gab and quotients, providing minimal readable context for a newspaper record.
Magnate jailed after refusing to answer questions
United States District Judge Hook in Topeka refused a writ of habeas corpus for EB J Smiley secretary of the Kansas Grain Association. Smiley appeared before Remo county court to supply books and papers on the grain trust but refused to answer, claiming the anti trust law section violates the eighteenth amendment. He was held in contempt and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hook
Topeka
Kas
Two Buffalo Joneses Duel for Recognition in Kansas
Horace L. Jones of Salina, once called Buffalo Jones for leading buffalo herds, dies in Salina Kansas. Reports claim T. J. Jones of Garden City is the original Buffalo Jones, who denies the claim. Horace L. Jones served in early Kansas Legislature. Horace L. Jones’s title comes from his district’s buffalo population. J. Jones of Garden City is famed nationwide as Buffalo Jones and has toured Europe with his herd. he is noted as the original captive buffalo breeder.
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Buffalo Joneses
Horace Ti. Jones
Buffalo Jones
Salina
Kas
T. J. Jones
Garden City
Horace L. Jones
Kansas
Buffalo
J. Jones
Farden City
Country
Oil Craze Begins Near Brookville Kansas
Reports from Brookville in Saline County Kansas describe the first oil excitement. Businessmen are forming a prospecting company, leases on thousands of acres are secured, and railroad officials are alleged backers. An expert has been dispatched to appraise the lands. Indications lie in a narrow brown sandstone formation running north to south across the state, about seven to eight miles wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Saline County
Kansas
Tnp
Polish Catholic Colony to Arrive in Chicago from Kansas
A movement led by Bishop Anthony Kozlowski aims to settle a Polish Catholic colony in Chicago from Kansas. It plans to buy 70,000 acres of land, establish a Polish farmers’ colony and a school for Polish orphans, backed by about twenty-five priests and secured funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Chicago
Independent
Ai Schieme
Kansas Land
Anthony Kozlowski
Incident at Methodiat Church Ends With Slap and Pin Injuries
Mrs Klimes confronted Miss Jessie Fisher during Sunday service at the Methodiat church in Looper Eas. The confrontation ended with a slap and a hot pin thrust into Fisher's bosom. Fisher says she was unaware of Klimes's presence. injuries described as painful but not serious.
Corbett Outpointed by Billy Bothwell in Hartford Fight
The article describes Billy Bothwell of Denver defeating champion Corbett in Hartford in under two rounds. Corbett failed to counter and lowered his colors as Bothwell demonstrated superior skill for a decisive early finish.
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McGovern
A.C
Hartford
Young Corbett
Billy Bothwell
Denver
Col
Lens
Fire at Wellington revival injures several in stampede
A woman threw a lighted match into a gasoline can in the Tabernacle at Wellington Kansas where about a thousand attended a religious revival. Flames caused a panic for the door. several people were bruised but none seriously hurt. The pastor aided fire control and the blaze was put out with minor damage.
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Tabernacle
Wellington
Kas
Fragmentary note on starch quality and packaging terms
Fragmentary OCR mentions starch described as unique and better by a third, references to white clothes and an asekeeper using Red Cross Bail Blue, and notes a large package with vents. No clear event or person identified.
Mother Gray's Baby Powder Promoted By Nurse in New York Home
Advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children used by a nurse at the New York Children's Home. Claims cure for fevers, bad stomachs, teething disorders, bowel regulation, and worm destruction with 30 000 testimonials. Sold at druggists for 25 cents with sampler offered. Le Roy N Y. It is getting serious the drought is described as severe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
N.Y
Gray
New York
LeRoy, N. Y
DR. Wanata
Lansing
Mich
Materia Médica
Lydia E. Pinkham
Taro
Wanata
State Street
New Tomax Orr
Defiance Starch Increases Value for Sale Stock
Grocer notes fear of running out as stock of twelve 02 packages sits unsold. Ad highlights De Nance Starch as superior to cold water brands, claiming less clumping and better results for the same price. It urges doctors and saloon keepers to avoid using their own products to demonstrate quality.
Incurable Cold Cures and Patent Remedies Advertised
A cluttered page lists various patent medicines and elixirs for colds and coughs. Prominent claims tout cures within a day and full refunds if unsuccessful. The text includes references to Laxative Bromo Quinine, Piso Cure for Consumption, and Mrs. Winslow's teething syrup, framed as a mixed early 20th century ad.
Debate on Medical Ethics and Professional Conscience
The remarks insist that honesty and intelligence define a physician beyond school affiliation. The speaker argues for applying the best approach in each case and states conscience dictates limiting allegiance to any single medical school.
Hoy Killed By Brother In Nebraska Incident
Eight year old Carl Hemmings died after a toy or old revolver discharged by his nine year old brother William near Williamsburg Nebraska. The bullet entered at the base of the brain and the boy lived forty minutes.
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Hoy
Carl Hemmings
Williamsburg
Neb
William
Trempealeau stockman killed in Chicago Northwestern wreck
G. and Saunderseon of Trempealeau Wisconsin in charge of blooded stock for the Chicago livestock show was instantly killed and a brakeman injured in a wreck on the Chicago and Northwestern railroad at the west entrance of tunnel No 3 between Sparta and Summit.
Pan-American Exposition medal costs to be paid
Winners of gold silver and bronze medals must cover manufacturing costs. The executive committee will issue certificates of award. Holders of certificates may obtain medals of a design by paying the cost.
Heirs of Geo Benacet Receive Over Half a Million
The New York Herald reports more than 500000 dollars are to be distributed among the heirs of Geo Benacet historian who died in Washington DC on January 17 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Geo. Benacet
Washington, D. C
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Rockies
Sacraconea
Winnipeg
Cross
Magnate
Baneas
of Grain Trust
J. Pope
Ferrar Road
Streatham
England
St. Jacobs
Bowman
Pope
Brooklyn
Garfield Tea Co
TRADS
Qual
Defiance
Ae McCand Lradt Co
Omaha
Raymond Bros. & Clarke, Lincoln,& Gailaghe
Mi P. Lau Co
Mother Gray
N. Ww
Saxony
Arove
N J
Pobriz
Grees
Bex K
Atlanta, Ga
Itami Ves
Thompson
Enitobda
Trabe
Saskashewan
Aerta
Spain
Ciednone
Fedley
Ottawa
J. S/ Crawford
Ninth St
Kansas City
Pamphles
Lincoln’ Exe and Bar Infirmary
Lincoln, Neb
Jones
Busasaxkt
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