Western Canada’s Prospects for 1914
The writer reports a return from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with crop prospects favorable. Wheat seeding nearly complete, farms busy with three to five horse teams, newer mixed farming and alfalfa growth expanding. Immigration from eastern states and western U S continues as rail routes to Canada promise a scenic Panama Exposition trip via CPR CNC and GTP rail lines.
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Amanitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
Pia
aDiscanthan
Tha Bregent
Mid Central States
Montana
Oregon
Iono Canada
Fat talk in St. Louis speaker pokes fun at weight
Btelle Mayhew candidly admits she is fat and jokes about it during a talk. She says she has tried every recommended method to reduce and plans to keep trying, despite feeling she only gets fatter. A heckler from the audience questions if she ever tried potions or diet plans.
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Wil
Mayhew
Post-Dispatch
Duke of Wellington’s rise tied to fame not premiership
A historical note recalls Lord Wellington being rewarded with the dukedom after his Peninsula campaigns and Waterloo victory. It also mentions Jones of the Commons approving funds for his dignity as a stepping stone toward power, while noting his enduring military leadership over political leadership.
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Lord Wellington
Jones of Commons
TPR
Waterloo
Wellington
Britles
Repends on Colors Proclaims Mang Why
Fragmentary text describes a colorful proclamation with improvised wording and unclear names or places. The readable portions suggest a garbled statement or excerpt from a speech or caption.
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Prowsian Pelleya
Two Iowa Sheriff Shootout Ends in Fatal Action Near Anamosa
A confrontation near Anamosa between Sheriff Hogan and Henry Nordman, alleged forger, escalated as Nordman fired four shots at the sheriff at the post office. Nordman, 35, argued to be deranged, had telephoned from Buffalo Center claiming surrender and headed toward Anamosa. Nordman died by self-inflicted action as a mob advanced. Hogan survived.
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Arathota
Hogan Hate
Henry’Nordman
Biliy
Chicago Commission
Main Street
Nordtine
Bufffalo Center
Anamosa
Ana Mosi
Fainting Bertha Tours Sioux City On Mercy Mission
A woman named Bertha, claiming a storied past with four criminal records, visits Sioux City from Omaha on a mercy mission to establish a home for the aged, bearing credentials from Rev. Charles Savidge of Omaha and meeting Chief of Police George Merge. Mexican Prisoners Six Days reports a Terra Blanc h incident where Riley, conductor for Mrs. Finley of Atlantic, was held by Mexican authorities from April 21 to 27, later arriving home with his wife, confirming his survival. In Africa Five Years notes George A. Roberts and his wife returning to Marathon after two years of missionary work, with a year’s furlough ahead and Roberts teaching natives in agriculture.
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Bertha
Sioux City
Sioux Cily
Owata
Mercy
George Merge
Gloux City
Omaus
Charles Savidge
Omaha
Atlantic
Hough Riley
Charles D. Finley
Terra Blanch
Mexico
Thes
Flnley
Riley
Bin
Africa
Alta
Ley
George A. Roberts
Wits
Old Usstall
Roberts
Marathon
Rate Orig
Lgbora
Skull Fracture in Local Automobile Crash
An automobile accident Saturday evening left Peerle Deyn with a fractured skull. Clauda Tovig was purchasing the car and Fouls Kreg was another passenger. The vehicle was badly wrecked.
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Leureng
Rasulting
Peerle Deyn
Clauda Tovig
Kreg
Storm Lake Graduates Approve Largest Class Yet
A Storm Lake graduation marks the largest class in the school's history as nine students prepare to receive diplomas and celebrate the milestone at the ceremony.
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Storm Lake
Iowa Road Dragging Edict Prompts State Action
State high way commission orders dragging of township and county roads with minimum tax levies and oversight by county supervisors. Ames notes state buys Perry G. Tinsden residence for 5608 in campus settlement. Court action on prohibition case delays. A special AML Toa train will travel to the national Advertising Clubs convention in Toronto June 21 to 26.
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Ormande
Dragging
Ames
Iowa
Thin
State ‘High Why Commission
State
Perry G. Tinsden
State College
Holden
Agricultural Extension
Mora
Towa City
Advertising Clubs of America
Toronto
Canada
Iowa News Notes and Local Developments
Reports from Iowa detail a fatal lightning strike near Nutra Virginia and ongoing storm of rural events. Ottumwa plans a combined stock show and farmers institute, while Des Moines church bonds support a large Sunday campaign. A coroner’s jury notes brief verdicts on a Missouri Valley railroad incident, and Clinton region eyes a river tour by steamer Joe Fowler from Pittsburgh to St Paul with stops.
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Clyde Bradley
Lawrence Bradley
Nutra
Wapello County
Ottumwa
Farmers’ Institute
Qubbep
K. B. Russell
F. E. Palmer
LeMare City
Mason City
Des Moines
W. A
Interchurch Council
John Adame
Estaouel Valley
Adama
Employa
Western Railroad
Wille
Missouri Valley
Adams
Pittsburgh
St Paul
Ming
Clinton
Joe Fowler
Parkersburg
W. Va
St. Paul
St. Louis
Davenport
Old Workman Calls Pension Offer a Slop
An elderly worker, after sixty years at a firm, is told by the employer’s two sons they will pension him but keep his wage. The man resents the offer, and remarks that he always thought the place was a regular slop.
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Smith
Mr. Smith
Fatal Defect in The Rev Bascath Anthony Story
A Southern Georgia Methodist church elder faces a disciplinary request from a congregant who challenges his handling of Scripture and preaching. The tension centers on perceived faults in conduct and interpretation, with a demand for resignation following a costly misstep.
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Bascath Anthony
Mathodist
Georgia
Eldah
Saturday Evening Post
Arkans Jurieprudence Duel Faces Circus Court
Jonas confirms victory in a local dispute though opposing party appeals to a circus court. The exchange references a humorous or satirical framing of a legal challenge titled as a jurisprudence contest in Arkansas.
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Arkansas
Jonas
Coffee to Postum Switch Reported By Tennessee Lady
A Tennessee woman describes relief from indigestion headaches and insomnia after stopping coffee for several days and switching to Postum. She notes weight gain from 117 to 170 pounds and credits Postum for improved health, recommending regular or instant Postum as a coffee substitute.
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Postum
Directiona
Postum Co
Bat
Orsek
Impresario in Dark Theater Turmoil Sparks Riotous Demand
A struggling producer in a crowded theater faints under the glare of the spotlight as visitors mock the staging. He demands 42 more actors for a grand production of The Holy City, while his backstage crew scramble to manage 19 on stage and a chorus of heckling patrons.
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Holy
Hiz
Edo
Automobile Collision Trial Transcript
A courtroom scene centers on a fatal pedestrian collision. The prosecuting attorney questions the driver about speed and horn use while the defendant maintains the accident resulted from the victim’s actions. The exchange suggests the driver claims no contact occurred.
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Towa
Des Mines
Iowa News
Lions County
Herman Tottlas
Orange City
L. Ven Stryland
B. F. ‘Felt
Royal
Grinnell College
Gore
Wag Ye Abla
Pyst Dag
Pa College
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Péstum
Towa ‘Directory
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Ara Fin Gants
Capanisig Wowie
Batian
Gawamental
Furnisi
Irowna
Lins
Awerien
Sant
Dias
Carter
Irters
LePi One
Ees
Lydia E. Pinkham
Caupan, N.J
Lydia BR. Pinkham
Tron Varmas
Knight’ St
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Mrs. Waters
Lydia
Finkhat
Wanjan
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