Central Canada offers opportunities for American farmers
The article notes rising U S migration into Canada, mainly to farms in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. It cites 130000 Americans relocating last year, the spring immigration surge, and trains from Kansas City Omaha Chicago Detroit St Paul. It says land prices remain below earning capacity and promotes the 1911 Dominion pamphlet via Ottawa Department of the Interior.
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Canada
Kansas City
Omaha
Chicago
Detroi
St. Paul
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Dominion Government
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Truly Wonderful Cat in Ditching Delivers Eggs
A bantam lays eggs in various yard spots but Mr. A J Gorringe’s cat locates them. The cat carries the egg to the step and rattles the door handle until Mrs Gorringe comes to retrieve it. No egg has ever been broken.
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A. J. Gorringe
Ditching
England
Garfield Lea Assists Digestion and Purifies System
A health claim describes Garfield Lea as aiding overworked digestive organs, correcting constipation, cleansing the system, and ridding the blood of impurities. The statement emphasizes broad digestive and blood purification benefits.
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Garfield ‘Lea
Dr Derby's Kidney Pills Promised Relief
A period advertisement explains kidneys fail to filter toxins causing rheumatism Bright's disease diabetes dropsy and bladder trouble. It touts Dr Derby's Kidney Pills with a guaranteed effect after one day and offers 25 cents to prepaid purchase or a free sample via the Eaton Rapids Michigan laboratory.
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Bright
Derby
Laboratory of the Medicine Co
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Made. His. Escape In Time
An aging millionaire accepts a farmer's invitation to ride atop a hay wagon. He talks of returning to Mother Nature and ending years of excess, but when the farmer halts the team the passenger vanishes aboard the swaying weed scented ride.
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Ivan
Morpheus
Mother Nature
Success Magazine
Passage From a Snowbound Station Inspires a Cello Echo
A cellist stranded three hours at a small railroad station when he unpacked his instrument and gave a request concert for twelve fellow passengers. One listener later funded a year abroad in Europe, proving music can unlock unexpected journeys. The tale reflects on serendipitous fate and the magic of music.
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Europea
Schumann
Robert H. Schauffler
Atlantic
Ambassadors Nose and Leather Merchant Tale
A quirky Atlantic Magazine note describes an ambassador to Russia formerly a leather merchant who used a keen sense of smell to test factories and register impressions. He allegedly worked out formulas upon returning home.
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Russia
Atlantic Magazine
Grouch Still With Him After Death
A humorous tale recalls Brown meeting Jones at the gates of heaven. Jones laments a wet crossing of the river Styx left foot in a sling and a halo that does not fit, explaining his grouch persists.
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Brown
Hving
Jones
Heaven
River Styx
Change in Food Restored a Man’s Health Through Diet
A businessman notes how thoughtful self care and a diet change improved his health after years of stomach troubles. He emphasizes that his own well being is essential to his work and that careful consideration of physical needs yielded the right foods.
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Orville Rock Nl
Lydia EK. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Illinois Politician Link Dies Amid Lorimer Scandal Fallout
Mitchell Illinois native and former legislator Link died of heart disease amid the Lorimer scandal fallout. Born April 13 1858 near Gillespie IL he faced indictments and cross examinations over a $1000 payoff tied to Lorimer’s vote, but he maintained and later admitted receiving the money before retracting under oath.
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Cook County
Grand
Southern Hotel
St. Louis
Link
Gillespie
Illinois
Lorimer
Charles. S. Luke
Nashville
Ffair
Lee O'Neil Browne
Charles A.white
Robert E. Wilson
General Assembly
Chicago
Wayman
Browne
Anyz
Death of Cleveland Leader Tom L. Johnson
Former Cleveland mayor and congressman Tom L. Johnson died Monday night at age fifty seven after a years long battle with cirrhosis. He had fought on for the city’s three cent fare and refused to pause his public duties even when gravely ill, traveling to New York for treatment before succumbing to illness.
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Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
Johnson
New ‘York
Steamer Iroquois Sinks Near Coal Island
Twenty lives lost when the steamer Iroquois foundered off Coal Island early Monday. Fireman steward a Chinese cook and two passengers among the recovered bodies. Rescue efforts focus on locating remaining missing crew and passengers.
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Victoria
B. C
Coal Island
Ottean Ees
New York Man Reports Eczema Cure With Cuticura Remedies
David M. Shaw of New York City describes severe eczema from December to March with intense itching and burning. After trying harsh remedies, he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and reported complete relief and a vow to remain a user, recommending the products widely.
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Castile
David M. Shaw
Potter Drug & Chem, Corp
Boston
You Can Rely on Refinol to Do Its Work Quickly
An unidentified reader praises Resinpl Ointment for relieving eczema after months of trying other remedies. A Cleveland, Ohio, user A. E. Hatch reports two applications gave better results than previous treatments and recommends the product. Also mentions a private marital separation in West Philadelphia and a joke about a wife’s new hat.
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Tomonton
Alta
Can
Alberta
Edmonton
Canada
Monton
Strathcona
University City of Alberta
Lotin University
Park
Applicaon
B. F. Blackburn
First Street
A. E. Hatch
Cleveland
Ohio
Spohn's Distemper Remedy Ad Promotes Horse Care
An antique advertisement touts Spohn's as the greatest remedy for distemper pink eye heaves and related horse ailments. Sold by druggists or manufacturers agents invited. A free book on contagious diseases is offered by Spohn Medical Co Goshen Ind in exchange for inquiry.
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Harneas
Spohn Medical ‘Co
Goshen
Ind
Comedian N Dc Goodwin Roast Sparks Dinner Night Exchange
Fragmentary OCR recounts a New York dinner where comedian N Dc Goodwin condemns a new comedy as false and unsatisfactory. On Rowndar’s late return his wife reproaches him and he quips about not seeking sunshine after dark.
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N. Dc
Goodwin
Ata
New-York
Rowndar
Wisconsin land offering 520 acres with timber and farm groundwork
Property near a settled neighborhood includes 520 acres with 400000 feet of hardwood timber 10000 cords of wood black loam soil level surface fenced good house and outbuildings. 75 miles from St Paul 22.50 per acre timber income offset. Leuthold Norton Co St Paul Minnesota.
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Wisconsin
St. Paul
Grace
Leuthold- Norton Co
Fifth St St. Paul
Owl as Bird of Wisdom Quip Rings Through Courtroom
A Judge quips that the owl earns the wisdom tag by staying out all night and not revealing its deeds or sights. The remark frames a light moment amid a courtroom setting.
Advertisements and health remedies from a historical page
A collage of product pitches and aphorisms including Allen's Foot-Base antiseptic powder urging easy wear of shoes, Hamlin’s Wizard Oil as family doctor substitute, Dr Pierce pills for digestion, Garfield Tea for constipation and blood purification, and various life wisdom lines about breeding and action timing.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
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