Canadian Free Land Offering Draws U.S. Settlers
The piece notes large U.S. immigration to Canada in 1901 and 1902, with expectations of more settlers this year. It highlights free 160 acre homesteads, government agencies in several states, and the promise of mixed farming, dairying, and grain raising information plus travel rates. It also includes assorted health and household notes and a brief Marconi reference.
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Boumanesota
Dakota
Ameri
Ita Virgin
North American
United States
Canada
St. Paul
Fencing Aids Women to Retain Their Youth
A fencing master promotes fencing as a health and beauty boost for women, citing weight loss, toned figures, and revived vigor. He notes many female pupils in New York study at clubs and private schools, praising the French fencing style for efficiency over the Italian, and recounts notable examples like Miss Lillian Russell.
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Europe
Recardo Manrique
New York
Catarrh Cure Promises Cure All Stages
Readers learn of a claimed universal cure for catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure 14. The Cure is said to affect blood and mucous membranes, remove the disease’s foundation, and boost strength. Proprietors offer $100 if it fails, with endorsements and product claims throughout.
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Crenry & CO
Toledo
Arviatsve
Authority on Postal Laws and Elmer the Post Office Expert
Elmer, assistant chief clerk of the post office department, is cited as an authority on postal laws and regulations in the United States and abroad. He compiled a concise postal manual to help clerks and business people learn postage rates for all articles, covering twenty years.
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Elmer
Post Office Department
Feinting as an Anti Fat In Warfare Change in Arms
This excerpt notes a shift in warfare methods from heavy medieval blows to gunpowder weapons. It discusses how armor became obsolete after the lead bullet and gunpowder introduction, altering combat dynamics and victory conditions.
Matrimonial Opportunities and Exercise Trends Noted
The New York Sun reports women prefer it to Italian style in matrimonial options and notes many men taking up fencing, with a notable number of doctors among them. They view fencing as a full muscle exercise without exhaustion, while horseback riding is also valued for toning nervous systems and recommended to women patients.
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San Francisco
Lillian Russell
New York
New York Athletic Club
Fencers' Club
Fifth Avenue
New York Sun
Figures on London traffic and passenger volumes
An article in the Light Railway and Tramway Journal estimates daily suburban trains into London at 7 475 with 2 000 000 passengers, and annual totals near 1 900 000 000 across cabs private vehicles Thames steamboats. The piece notes the immense scale of movement in London and the marvel of locomotion amid heavy streets.
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London
Light Railway and Tramway Journal
Great Eastern
Thames
Great Britain
Dean's Kidney Pills endorsed by W. H. Hammer
A dated testimonial from builder W. H. Hammer of 126 N Hinde St Washington D C endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder issues including inflammation and dropsy. Free trials offered via Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. price 50 cents per box. Also brief notes on the Shah of Persia reducing wives and a teething remedy ad followed by a California congressman anecdote.
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Dean
Bright
W. H. Hammer
N. Hinde Street
Washington D. H
Ohio
United States
Foater-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Changing name of town to Joh'burg in rush to ease use
The Rand goldfield town of Johannesburg born in 1887 as Rissikedorp nearly bore Rissik as its name. Officials and businesses favored Joh'burg, and newspapers now increasingly use Joh'burg, shortening the common form to reflect local usage and global familiarity.
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Rand
Neers
Johannesburg
Rissikedorp
Johannes Rissik
Elandslaagte
Gen Lee on His Guard at Patria Club Address
Former consul-general to Cuba Fitzhugh Lee recalled threats while serving in Havana before the Spanish-American War. He received up to thirty letters daily, kept a six-shooter close, and warned that Spaniards built unusually thick walls, a sign of cautious defense amid danger.
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Cuba
Spain
Fitzhugh Lee
Mr. Lee
Clarence Darrow’s Sarcasm on Tolstoy the Man
Clarence Darrow, the Chicago lawyer, spoke in Philadelphia on Tolstoy the Man. He delivered epigrammatic views on socialism, noting that wealthy people must work to seem rich, that few rich people go to jail, and that prisons offer chapels for a weekly Christian hour. He also said he is reconciled to death since the rich won’t control the next world.
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Clarence Darrow
Clarence
Darrow
Chicago
Philadelphia
An Ideal Woman's Medicine Prompts Widespread Praise
A National plea for Lydia E. Pinkham's remedy outlines its unmatched demand across the continent. Women write letters praising its relief of female ailments and seek personalized advice from Mrs. Pinkham at Massachusetts, with no charge for correspondence.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Atlantic
Pacific
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Westigreat
Wandartat
R. Parker
Marconi
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Maies
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Maymes
Piso
Joan F Borns
Trinity Springs
Ind
Sydney Town Hall
Putnam
Senate
Senator Foraker
Shah
Persia
Thi
Winston
Congressman Kahn
California
Washington
Kahn
Gen. Lee
Josie Irwin
College St
Nashville, Tenn
Crecory
OYRUP
Mnes
Louisville
Kyo
Paneer
York
N.Y
Miles
Western Seeds
Barteldes &O
Fifteenth St
Denver
Colorado
Capicel Rena Ena
Paradox Machinery Co
Ision St
Bataing
Pastazo
Ad Bay
Fortine
Sehoola
Wallwaye Tapai
Auas
Owlsns
D. W.paylor
Bast Lake City
Weah
Aueai
W.N.U
Salt Lake—No
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