Growth of Canada offers vast lands for settlers and wealth
An article with J A Smart of Ottawa explains Canada’s vast homestead potential. Western provinces report record yields in oats barley and wheat, thriving livestock and peas, extensive railways and rich minerals.
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Minion
Ontario
Dludson
Western Canada
Manitoba
Assinabaia
Hreewatin
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Athabaska
Northwest Territories
United States
Lord Selkirk
Canada
Winnipeg
Territories
Edmonton
St. Petersburg
Russia
Scotland
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Dublin
Ireland
Liverpool
England
Hamburg
Germany
Autus
British Columbia
Calgary
Dominion
Boundary Line
Arctic Circle
Dominion of
Burma Turtle Trade and Proposed Seasonal Protection
The Irrawaddy division yields about 25 000 rupees from turtle and egg collection sold by auction. Government proposes protecting fossil islands during the breeding season from January to May 15 once every five years and maintaining a small station for protection.
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Burma
Irrawaddy
Calcutta
Amrita Bazar Patrika
Swiss recruit confuses William Tell and other figures
A Swiss recruit could not name William Tell. Another mistook Bismarck as a preacher, while a third said he was emperor of France, reflecting unfamiliarity with major historical persons.
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William Tell
Bismarck
France
X. Y. Pest
Sagebrush Sam and Bar Tender of Red Dog Died Sudden
Sagebrush Sam asks about the sudden death at the Red Dog bar. Cactus Charlie recalls the bartender served Dry Kiln Daves whisky, hinting at the cause. The note records a western barroom incident with unnamed witnesses.
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Sam
Red Dog
Charlie
Dave
A Boy With a Hole in His Memory
A poem about a boy with a memory hole that swallows lessons and leaves him unable to recall. His mother’s command, a musical top, and a recital ending in a single phrase I forgot. The verse laments the sadness of forgotten knowledge.
Some Cunning Rats And Their Tricks
A Chicago Record piece extols rat cunning with tales of egg thefts and oil feasts. A bold prime mover leads a raid to bring eggs to rat town while others haul the prize. later rats share olive oil by dipping tails into a sealed flask for all to feast.
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Rat Town
Lamp Earth
Chicago
Street Car Episode of Compassion Among Children
Two healthy girls return from a day in the woods with roses and violets. They share a wreath with a pale crippled girl in a street car at Halsted, bringing tears to a mother and joy to all aboard.
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Halsted Street
Chicago Daily News
Paris Promoters Float Canine Cemetery Scheme
A dog burial venture in Paris seeks £14 000 capital. Female promoters have formed the company and already contracted to lay out land suitable for a canine cemetery.
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Paris
Autocar Pioneers Cross North African Desert
Two Belgian barons Pierre and de Crawhez complete a three month motor tour from Brussels to Algiers and back, entering the Sahara with the Devas tation autocar. They cross the Atlas ridge at 6,500 feet, face floods and cliffs, and win praise from authorities as natives watch in awe.
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North
Africa
Baron Pierre
Baron Joseph de Crawhez
Pierre
Brussels
Paris
Spain
Algiers
Sakkamodi
Tablat Oasis
Aumale
Bonira
Atlas Mountains
Three dog stories from the Spectator on jealous acts
The Spectator recounts three dog incidents where jealousy or possession leads to grave tampering. A terrier buries a kitten over and over to thwart its rival, a spaniel hides a tortoise after it arrives, and a Skye terrier guards its mistress by seizing a girl over a disputed pair of shoes. The note ends with a remark on southern states pine stands.
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Skye
Beautiful Women and Health Through Stomach Bitters
An advertisement claims beauty and vigor come from perfect health and a strong stomach. It touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for stomach troubles and notes the bottle neck should bear a prepaid revenue stamp.
Cheboygan Name Origin Anecdote Recounted
Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a tale that links the city name Cheboygan to a native in Michigan. After a hunting trip, he learns he has a third daughter and reacts with disbelief, exclaiming She-boy- gain in frustration.
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Cheboygan
Michigan Peninsula
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Allen's Foot-Ease Powder Advertises Comfort
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease a powder for the feet. It makes tight or new shoes easy. Cures swollen hot sweating aching feet ingrowing nails corns and bunions. At all druggists and shoe stores. 25c Trial package FREE by mail address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Filling the Gap and the Noahs Ark Microbes Joke
A Detroit Journal quip about a bright boy and his father discussing Noahs ark microbes. The boy identifies two microbes as the pair aboard, highlighting a playful takeaway on logic and imagination in fiction.
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Bright Boy
Detroit Journal
Lane's Family Medicine Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowel movements are essential for health. It asserts effects on the liver and kidneys and relief from headaches with a price of 25 and 50 cents.
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California Fie Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup.co
Price
Trophies of the Chase and wartime medals feature in a veteran tale
The column blends wartime lore with travel ads and jokes. It mentions Filipino medals for century runs in the war, Nickel Plate Road express service with low rates, a Wet Chicago line detour, and a quip about a failing son-in-law.
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Chicago
Buffalo
New York
Aston
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Quinine Tablets Ad
An advertisement claims curing a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and offers a refund if ineffective. It promotes Pills and Potions with a 25 cent price and cites testimonials. Also mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure with a 75 cent price and internal use.
Vacation at Wisconsin Lakes Promises Rest and Comfort
A promotion urges readers to escape city turmoil for a week or two at secluded country lakes reachable via Wisconsin Central Lines. It promises rest and comfort and invites readers to send for Rambles in Summer Land by Jas. C. Pond, General Passenger Agent, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Central
Ummer Land
Jas. C. Pond
Gen. Pass. Agt
Milwaukee
Wis
Frisco Line Promises Fast Route to Oklahoma City
Oklahoma offers splendid inducements to homeseekers. The Frisco Line reaches the most important localities in the territory and takes you through to Oklahoma City without change of cars. It is the shortest and most desirable route. Write for descriptive literature to Bryan Snyder G. P. A. St. Louis Mo.
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Oklahoma City
Bryan Snyder
St. Louis
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Lane
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Cycling Gazette
Philadelphia Record
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Williamsport, Pa
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Hall
Oklahoma
Ayer
J. C. Ayer
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J.A Smith
Susquehanna Ave
Candy Cathartic
Ade Marx
Sterling Remedy Company
Montreal
Racing
Mek Gt
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Kewaunee
Algoma
Star- Merinette
Intercar
Goodrich
Mani
Eudress R. Co. Davis
Gen. Pass
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Detroit
Rich
NEW Hampshire Military Academy
Yaa Commercial
B. F. Hyatt
A. M
West Lebanon
N. H
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