Northward journey letter reports rough rail trip to Canada
Rh. F. McFarlane recounts a two week rail voyage from Iowa to Pease Canada in March 1906. He details delays aboard trains, switching at Washington, cold weather frontier checks at Portal and Estevan, and reunions with fellow travelers while noting Canadian and Yankee attitudes and plans to seed wheat. He hints at seeking cheap land opportunities in Canada and mentions other journeying families from Canada and the U S.
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Rh. F. Mecfarlane
Pease
Canada
Washington
Columbus Junction
Waterloo
Albert Lea
Minn
Aaron Hise
St. Paul
Soo
Enderlin
N. D
Portal
Bureau of Information
Estevan
Wilsons
Will Crawford
Critz
Ford
Moose Jaw
Iowa
Rh. F. McFarlane
Miss Lewis Millinery Display Opens This Week
Miss Lewis presents a Millinery Display running Wednesday through Saturday featuring hats and styles for the season. The event showcases craftsmanship and latest trends for shoppers.
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Lewis
Cigar Talks Spark Interest in Wadsworth Chico
J E Lemmon promotes the Wadsworth Bros Chico cigar as a standout in his case. He claims it costs only 1 cent, is bought direct from the maker, and outperforms many 10 cent and lower quality cigars. The Chico is described as selling well and drawing in customers who previously favored more expensive brands.
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J. E. Lemmon
Journal
Wadsworth Bros. Chico
Griffith Leads Strong Cast In Richard III At Foster's
John Griffith and his company presented Richard III to a sizable Des Moines audience. The actor's robust physique and intense portrayal drew enthusiastic praise while elaborate stage settings and costumes elevated the production anew. Griffith tours west from New York after prior successes with this troupe. Des Moines News, April 1.
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John Grifith
Foster
Shakespeare
Richard It
Grifith
Griffith
New York
Des Moines News
City dogs roam freely drawing ire from residents
A reader complains about stray dogs allowed to range the town damaging property and hindering beautification efforts. The letter urges action by the city marshal to shoot or confine dogs, or to keep pets at home.
Sabbath School Baseball Challenge Issued
The Presbyterian Sabbath School baseball team challenges the B B C baseball team of the Methodist Sunday school to a three game series to be played before June 15 on any field they select.
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Presbyterian Sabbath School
Methodist Sunday School
Lemmon Offers Refund Guarantee on Dr Howard’s Digestive Remedy
J E Lemmon promotes Dr Howard’s specific for constipation and dyspepsia at half price fifty cent bottles. He guarantees full refund if not satisfied and notes sixty doses per vial with easy use. The offer aims to spur quick introductory sales and invites readers to return unsatisfactory purchases for refunds.
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J. E. Lemmon
Dr. Howard
Hess
Burlington Visitor Chas Hutchin Arrives in City
Chas Hutchin of Burlington was a business visitor in the city yesterday.
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Chas. Hutchin
Burlington
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