Western Canada Wheat Promise Draws Settlers
The article extols Western Canada as a fertile, affordable settlement region. It cites U S migrants who found 160 acres free to settlers, yields of 20 30 or more bushels per acre, and profits aiding land expansion. Manitoba Alberta and Saskatchewan yields reach about 25 bushels per acre from four million acres, with reports from Ogilvie Milling Co and Winnipeg confirming record crops and favorable weather. Officials urge consulting a Canadian Government Agent for district guidance and rail rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Western Canada
United States
Ise
Western
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
F. W. Thompson
Ogilvie Milling Co
America
Winnipeg
Inventive Ingenuity Across Nations and Industries
In France a phonopostal card reproduces voice sounds on a pasteboard, serving as a souvenir similar to picture postcards. A Danish worker devised a fabric impregnation that helps keep a wrecked person afloat for days. Indiana tests a new machine by Hoffmann that mass produces handled gidés ware jugs in a single step, threatening widespread job displacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Denmark
Ifo
Ing
Indiana
Hoffman
Illinois Coroner's Jury Finds Streed Death From Unknown Bullet
A Cambridge coroner's jury reports John V. Streed died of a bullet wound fired by an unknown person. State's Attorney Sturtz states no conclusive evidence yet, but suspects several individuals and pledges full pursuit of the guilty party. The report also notes heirs to a large fortune and multiple local incidents across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streed
Cambridge
John V. Streed
Sturtz
Petrator
Bytas Withner
Ruthning
Bounding the Country a Narration of Political Oratory
An observer in the New Orleans Times-Democrat recalls crowds listening to public speakers who bound across the country with pledges and platitudes. He notes one orator extols a movement from Atlantic shores to Pacific, while another urges voting to save the city and keep patriots in office. The piece mocks the inflated rhetoric from New Orleans to distant coasts.
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Plave
New Orleans Times
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
Seth
Cicero
Lake Superior
Louisiana
Carolinas
California
Gene Iister
Nmpa Bay
Puget Sound
Cure for Sciatica Claims Dodd's Kidney Pills Gain Support
Mineral Idaho Oct 16 Special. Resident D Colson asserts a cure for sciatic and rheumatic pains via Dodd's Kidney Pills after suffering severe hip pain. He credits the product with removing uric acid and restoring health. The note includes a humorous Chicago Daily News aside about changing inn signs.
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Mineral
Idaho
Colson
Dodd
Advert for Cuticura products targets women readers
An advertised endorsement urges women to rely on Cuticura Soap Vint ment and Pills for antiseptic cleansing and treatment of a range of female ailments. The copy links these products to relief from discharges ulcers inflammations irritations and related conditions, claiming benefits for nerves anemia and debility, and ends with a jab about others profiting from the product.
From Girlhood to Womanhood by Lydia Pinkham
An advertisement-style piece touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as essential guidance for mothers and daughters during puberty. It cites letters from young women praising relief from headaches dizziness irregular menses and related symptoms and urges girls to consult Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice to help achieve a strong healthy womanhood.
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Lydia EB. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Tam
Myrtle Mills
Oquawka
Mrs. Pinkhara
Lydia S. Pinkham
Matilda Borman
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia EL. Pinkham
Lydia E. F Pinkham
Farmington
Lona
Lydia E. Pinkham
MULL
Pamphlet Offer for 20th Century CanadaY Details
Request for pamphlet and full particulars includes rate information sent to the Superintendent of Immigration Ottawa or authorized Canadian Government Agents. Names listed include LS Crawford Kansas City and C J Brow Gates Chicago. Mention this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
LS Crawford
Kansas City
C.J. Brow Gates
Quincy
Chicago
Frivolous quips spark wardrobe woes in 1920s barbs
In a Detroit Free Press clipping a conceited man boasts he has not had a pat a taken in ten years. His friend prods him with a quick quip about wrinkles and staying stuck in the same old pose. The exchange highlights light gossip tone in early 20th century humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Fragmented Brain Teaser Text From Old Paper
Excerpts show garbled quotes about stockings modesty and a joke about a Welsh rabbit. Several newspaper brands and authors are partially readable, including Chicago Sun and Times, with a date fragment from 1900. The block resembles a clipped reader-note or puzzle item.
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Illinois State News
Standard Leases
Illinois
Standard Oil Co
Jacob Goble
Charleston
W. M. Briggs
Briggs
L. E. Harshman
Bement
C. 5. Hamilton
Tower Hill
Deys
Nashville Electric Plant
K. A. Steinhauser
Nashville Electric Light Plant
Steinhauser
Edward O'Neil
James Williams
Frank Goodman
Illinois Central
Irvington
Squire F. W. Meinert
Grand Jury
Nashville
Royal Blue Limited
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Springfield
John Musch
Virginia
Cero Pele
St. Mary's Hospital
East St. Lowis
Denih
Hamilton Newberry
Electric Light
Raymont
Montgomery County
Joy Malla
Edward
Henry Hittenhauser
Belleville
Frederick Raver
Kile
John Crimmins
Cassius Torrance
Indianola
Henry Snapp
Danville
Sexton
Nawil
Rowe
Deneen
Charles Hamil
Fred H. Rowe
State Insurance Department
Dubois
George Washington
Chicago Daily News
FOR
N. Y. Presa
Borman
Mills
Texas
Montana
Elm
Alan
A.J. Tower CO
Boston
Geb. A. Tower Canadian Co., Limited
Toronto
Cahads v
SN le
Earls
Sloan
Albany St
Macs
National Business College
N. 4Th Street
Illnois
Chicago Sun
N. Samuel
Ocean Grove
Nat
Winchester
Panaeit
Fenay
A. Paxton Company
Soaren
D. Gianelli
S. Joliet St
Joliet
Dragglar
Ball's Grave
Mull’s Grape Tonic CO
Third Avenue
Rock Island, Il
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