Oats Yields in Western Canada Praises by Walter Gloeden
In a February 24 1916 letter from Alberta West Canada, Walter Gloeden reports strong harvests with oats at 115 bushels per acre and wheat 30 to 60 bu per acre. He describes owning three quarters of a section, improving property worth about 4000 dollars, low land taxes, and favorable banking. He praises Alberta as a great country with a simple tax system and government issued land titles, noting the community and school structures.
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Wadena
Minn.) Pioneer Journal
Western Canada
Walter Gloeden
Alberta
Edmonton
United States
Aspelund
Canada
Will Truckenmiller
Man buys fake Van Dyke master at auction
A man acquires an allegedly genuine Van Dyke painting, later questioned as a fake. The tale, treated skeptically by observers, highlights art fraud risks and buyer caution in auctions.
Don’t Lose Hope in Kidney Trouble Claim
An advertisement-style testimonial from 1914 claims Swamp Root restored kidney and bladder health after multiple doctors failed. Mrs Martile Vanderbeck reports relief and full faith restored after using Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root. Notary confirms oath. Includes offer for sample bottle and booklet, plus sales info.
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Martile Vanderbeck
Rulick O’brien
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Prospective Father-In-Law Revealed in Quiet Exchange
In a brief exchange a young man deflects questions about an elderly man, insisting the polite compactness hides a future family tie. The dialogue implies the elderly man is a wealth-related relative and the young man guards details about his prospects.
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Jack
Freckles Removal Claim Highlights Ethical Double Strength
Advertisement touts ethine-double strength to remove freckles with an ounce nightly application promising rapid results. Claims complete clearing of skin and a money back guarantee if ineffective. Includes dubious testimonials and product misnaming typical of old classifieds.
Woman's Growing Glory Hair Dressing Ad Mentioned
An old advertisement urges women to use La Creole Hair Dressing to fade gray hair naturally. It claims a price of one dollar and portrays women as underpaid for lectures.
Dentist Waite Confesses To Two Murders In Insanity Plea
New York dentist Dr Arthur Warren Waite admitted killing his millionaire father in law John E Peck of Grand Rapids Michigan by poisoning his food and said he also caused the death of Mrs Peck weeks earlier with deadly germs. He claimed a dual personality or imp from Egypt controlled him and that he is not responsible for the crimes. He said arsenic was used six hours before the father in law died to speed death.
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New York
Arthur Warren Waite
John E. Peck
Grand Rapids
Mich
Egypt
Peoria Hosts Illinois Livestock Association Forming Meet
Feeder breeders and sellers from across Illinois formed the State Livestock Association of Illinois in Peoria. Officers elected include President John G. Imboden and Vice Presidents Edward F. Keefer S E Prather H B Grumman, with J R Brown as secretary and E D Funk as treasurer. First annual convention slated for January 18, 1917, in Peoria. About 300 stockmen from 38 counties attended.
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Peoria
Roosevelt's Aide Is Sent Up For 30 Days Workhouse
John W. McGrath personal secretary to Theodore Roosevelt and his cousin William Powers were sentenced in Brooklyn to 30 days in the workhouse after being accused of assaulting Charles Lighte Jr. They spent a night in Raymond Street jail before transfer to Blackwell's Island.
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New York
John W. McGrath
Theodore Roosevelt
Mac
Court of Special Sessions
Brooklyn
William Powers
Charles Lighte, Jr
Raymond Street
Blackwell's Island
Americans aboard Manchester Engineer report torpedoing
Two American citizens Arthur Mackenzie of Savannah and Tom Writer of Delaware aboard the British steamer Manchester Engineer 4202 tons say the ship was torpedoed without notice in affidavits sworn before the American consul.
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London
Arthur Mackenzie
Savannah
Tom Wwiter
Delaware
Manchester Engineer
Clean Up for Buena Ventura Panama
Dr. E. P. Beverly of Colon Hospital has been selected to undertake cleaning Buena Ventura, the pest hole of Colombia, a target of strict canal zone health department quarantine measures.
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Buena Ventura
Panama
E. P. Beverly
Colon Hospital
Colombia
Canal Zone
Robbers Hold Up 30 Men in West Thirteenth Street
Six masked men robbed about 30 men at an alleged gambling house on West One Hundred and Thirteenth Street. They obtained money and jewelry estimated at 500 dollars. Authorities pursued leads as the incident stunned local patrons.
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New York
West One Hundred and Thirteenth Street
Two New French Dreadnaughts Joined Fleet
Paris reports two new French super dreadnaughts added to the fleet named the France and the Paris. The announcement notes both vessels as modern capital ships reflecting naval expansion plans.
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Paris
France
Canada Short on Laborers Farmhands in Chicago
The Canadian government efforts to recruit 80,000 farm hands in the United States have met with very limited success. The report notes scarce response from workers in Chicago and surrounding areas as authorities push forward with recruitment aims.
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Canada
Chicago
United States
Jad Salts Kidney Flush Adverts Common in Local Press
An advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a harmless daily kidney cleaner. It claims to flush sluggish kidneys, relieve back pain and bladder issues, neutralize urinary acids, and prevent complications. The blurb cites a local druggist and advises taking four ounces in water before breakfast for several days.
Washington’s birthday prompts a gentle gift query
In Evansville a girl tells her nephew Billie Gumberts about George Washington’s birthday. As his aunt Grace tucks him in, he softly asks what gift he should give the historic figure, reflecting a quaint childlike concern reported by the Indianapolis News.
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Washington
Billie Gumberts
Evansville
Billie
Grace
Indianapolis News
Cuticura Remedy Ad Promises Relief for Itching Scalp
An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for itchy scalp caused by dandruff and eczema. It suggests using Cuticura Ointment on the scalp before washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water, offers a free sample by mail, and notes the items are sold everywhere. The copy adds a line about men valuing outward show over inner worth.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Cleaning the scalp with La Creole Hair Dressing ad
An old advertisement warns that soap is strongly alkaline and can burn the scalp with constant use. It promotes cleansing with La Creole Hair Dressing to darken grizzly hairs, priced at $1.00, and includes other ads for Peking China telephone system and Dr. Pierce's Pellets for liver bowels and stomach.
Mrs Bean’s Change of Life Cure by Pinkham’s
Nashville reader Mrs E H Bean recounts a tumor removed during the Change of Life after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She credits the treatment with alleviating symptoms and removing the tumor, urging others to seek the remedy if puzzled by similar issues.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Nashville
Tenn
Annie
Pinkham
E. H. Bean
Joseph Avenue
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn,Miass
Letter From J F Ward Touts Alberta Farm Wealth
A letter from J F Ward of Donalda Alberta dated February 9 1916 extols Alberta farming. Ward reports high yields per acre 60 to 100 bushels oats and 26 to 52 bushels wheat, 400 bushels of potatoes per acre, good prices for wheat and oats, low land taxes, and excellent soil and water. He compares Iowa and Saskatchewan favorably, notes family background, and invites readers to write.
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Toledo
Canada
Alberta
J. F. Ward
Donalda
Wisconsin
Stephen Co
Iowa
Saskatchewan
Briercrest
Schweitzberger
Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer Ad Claims Easy Gray Darkening
An advertisement promotes Q-Ban Air Color Restorer as a harmless non dye solution to darken gray hair. It promises softer, glossier, thicker hair after several applications and offers a money back guarantee. Priced at 60 cents for a large prepaid bottle. Memphis Tenn.
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Q-Ban
Front St
Memphis
Tenn
Polite Man and Landlord Pleasantries Over Board Bill
A terse exchange between a renter labeled as a polite man and his landlord centers on a past due board bill. The landlord politely hints at payment while the tenant deflects, keeping the tone civil and restrained.
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Slowpay
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Advertises Malaria Cure
An old advertisement urges readers to take Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic to drive out malaria and boost the system with quinine and iron. The label promises a tasteless formula priced at 50 cents, noting the tonic’s health claims and a casual aside about someone named Jones turning gray.
Channel Horror Rumors Probe U S Says Submarine Hid Behind Vessel
Washington reports say official information on whether the sinking of the Englishman or the Sussex damage violated international law is being gathered by U S consular officials in England and France. Americans were injured or killed in the Sussex disaster. four aboard the Englishman are unaccounted for. An affidavit by Edward S. Huxley and Francis B. Drake states the Sussex explosion came without warning and the captain saw a torpedo wake. The affidavit notes a strange sailing vessel near the Sussex after the blast that fled when asked for aid. A Belgian officer suggests the submarine may have hid behind that vessel, violating sea duties.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
England
France
Sussex
State Department
London
Edward 8. Huxley
Francis B. Drake
New York
Prisoner Slays Guard in Leavenworth Prison Mess Hall
Leavenworth Kan Andrew F Turner a guard was stabbed to death by Robert F Stroud a convict in the prison mess hall With 1600 prisoners watching Stroud plunged a case knife into the officer’s heart He was disarmed without resistance Warden Thomas W Morgan said no motive was known Stroud had been transferred from McNeil Island Puget Sound where he was serving 12 year sentence for assaulting a guard
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Leavenworth
Kan
Andrew F. Turner
Robert F. Stroud
Stroud
Thomas W. Morgan
McNeil Island
Puget Sound
Rotterdam Withdrawn From Service By Holland America Line
The steamship Rotterdam of the Holland America Line is removed from service following a cable from Rotterdam. The withdrawal was announced at the company's offices in New York.
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New York
Rotterdam
Webster Will Provides Rent Free Home for Women Workers
In New York, the will of Charles B. Webster a dry goods merchant who died March 16 leaves more than 1 million dollars for the establishment of a rent free apartment house for unmarried working women known as Girls' Home. The bequest aims to assist single working women with housing.
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New York
Charles B. Webster
Woman 84 killed by fall from second story window
In Decatur Illinois Mrs R B Darrow aged 84 died after falling from a second story window of her home while raising the window. The fall occurred to the pavement about 20 feet below. Authorities investigated but the death was ruled accidental.
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Decatur
Army adds recruits in ten days exceeds thirteen hundred
Washington reports the war department announced that 1,338 recruits have been added to the army in the last ten days. The update reflects ongoing mobilization as the nation expands its military forces.
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Washington
Army
War Department
Ireland Population Rises by 8462 in Ireland
Dublin reports from the registrar general for Ireland show the population increased last year by 8462, following a 7118 rise in 1914. The figures reflect the ongoing demographic shift across the island with gains recorded in multiple counties.
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Ireland
Dublin
Registrar General For
Alabastine Wall Tint Mixture Instructions
A five pound package of Alabastine is mixed with two quarts of cold water and stirred for about a minute to become ready to apply. By combining regular tints new shades can be created yielding soft buffs greens and blues. Millions of painters and homeowners use Alabastine for home decoration worldwide.
Mystery of the Lost Woman Prompts Free Book Offer
A public notice invites readers to obtain a free copy titled The Mystery of the Lost Woman. The offer highlights a limited-time distribution and suggests readers contact a participating library or sponsor.
Special Stencil Offer for Border Designs
Adrite notice promotes border stencil designs with prices from 00 to 81 dollars each. It offers a free book on making stencils for rooms and free Color Scheme Cards to harmonize colors. Readers are urged to write for the free book and color cards with an address provided.
Alabastine Co Advertising Legible Labels
The Alabastine Co promotes its product with red cross and circle marks on each package sold through druggists, hardware dealers and paint stores. Address at 881 Grandville Rd Grand Rapids Mich is listed.
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the Alabastine Co
Grandville Rd
Grand Rapids, Mich
Red Cross
Kid Jabb vs Battling McPug ends with McPug winning gates
In a recent bout, Kid Jabb faced Battling McPug. McPug secured victory and drew the gate receipts, while the Kid left with a loss.
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Kid Jabb
Battling McPug
McPug
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Neverholme
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Mrs. Bean
Grisis
Ward
Steve Schwertzberger
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