Homesteading in Western Canada a dream for settlers
A travelling writer recalls Canada’s offer of 160 acre free homesteads to settlers, with windows displays of wheat barley and vegetables. He notes Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta produce superb crops, boosting Hoosier and Western readers. Thousands of U.S. homesteaders are amid growing grain and vegetables for profit, aided by $10 160 acre grants and offers to receive the book Last Rest West by mail.
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Minvel
Canada
Manitoba
Askatchewan
Alberta
Hare
Indiana
Hoosier Farm
Western Canada
United States
Dominion of Canada
Jandry
Irishman at Philippine ford tells British head joke
An American infantry detachment under Capt. Relfly’s battery halts on a flat ford in full view of Filipino trenches. An Irish recruit, ex-British Army, replies to questions about British soldiers’ heads with a quip and then notes, with mixed humor, the dangers of war and a fleeting wish to seize the road.
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Philippines
Mike
Veteran pioneer in Colorado and Nebraska cited in ad
Blair Nebraska resident Matthiay Campbell veteran of the Civil War claims relief from kidney trouble after using Donn’s Kidney Pills. The ad notes a 69 cent box from Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo New York and lists it as sold by two dealers.
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Matthiay Campbell
Colorado
Nebraska Street
Blair
Neb
Donn
Doctora Gamm
Deslers
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Late Albany editor William Casuldy's wit recalled
Harper's Weekly recalls the Albany Argus editor William Casuldy and a dining anecdote from a past Albany gathering. The story centers on proper napkin usage after finger bowls, contrasting actions by guests Robert Pruyn and Casuldy who remarked that Pruyn's neat method saved him from embarrassment.
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William Casuldy
The
Albany Argus
Polilienpanguet
Albany
Robert Pruyn
Mr. Cassidy
Pruyn
Harper’s Weekly
Doctors Organize Union in Toronto West of Yonge Street
Doctors in Toronto west of Yonge Street form a union named No. 11 Territorial Division of the College of Physicians and Surgeons. Aims include curbing quackery, setting minimum fees, and improving terms. Fees set include $2 for medical examinations for fraternal societies, $10 for minor operations, $69 for major operations, $2 for first patient visits, $1 for subsequent visits, $3 for night visits, $1 for office visits with prescription, and $5 for anesthetics.
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Toronto
Yonge Street
College of Physicsians and Surgeons
Bribery case ends as juror protests discharge
A jury in a bribery trial is discharged after repeated deadlocks. One juror loudly claims immunity from discharge, then accuses the defendant's lawyer of being the paymaster. The scene reflects courtroom tension and legal theatrics of the moment.
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Talesmen
Waverly Indicts More Doctors Over Anti Trust Allegations
Waverly Indicts indicate Dr. W A Rohlf and Dr C L Chaffee face conspiracy charges after earlier action against fourteen members of the county medical association. Offense alleged: forcing an independent doctor from a surgical case following refusal to sign union guidance. Also notes state legislatures meeting annually only in six states.
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Waverly
Bremner
Lucy
Medical Agsopiation
W.A. Rohlf
C. L. Chaffee
Hides Pelts and Wool to Sell to N W Hide & Fur Co
The old reliable Minneapolis business N W Hide and Fur Co offers full value for hides pelts and wool. A note mentions the pope possesses a valuable lace collection worth a million dollars.
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N. W. Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis
Mion
Four Shafts of Humor in a Puck Quote Digest
The excerpt discusses self worth, commerce, and reputation with witty aphorisms. It notes a bird in the bosom lacking doubt and calls a has been a pin who wasted vigor on art rather than laurels. It ends by reflecting on youth vs age in living up to reputation.
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Puck
Perfect Cure by Cutura Remedies for Itching Rash
An 18 year old girl’s rash spread despite specialist care until she used Cutura Remedies. A testimonial from M Curley of Dey City Michigan claims the treatment removed all breakouts after years of salves and failed therapies. The ad includes generic parental dialogue and urges careful bottle inspection.
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Gynen
M. Curley
Sixteenth St
Dey City
Mich
Split the Difference Dog Case At Felixstowe England
A dog loss dispute in Felixstowe England featured two witnesses. One valued the dog at 126 while another called it worthless. The judge awarded 62.50 dollars as a fair average damages amount.
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Felixstowe
England
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