Five Thousand Acres of Wheat on Ranch 101 in Oklahoma
The big field lies west of Bliss in Kay County and covers about five thousand acres. Owner Ranch 101 plans a harvest near 100 000 bushels with yields of 20 to 25 bushels per acre, possibly 40 to 50 in places, with buyers bidding 60 to 70 cents per bushel. Net profit could reach about 35 000 dollars after costs.
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Oklahoma
Bliss
Kay County
Salt Port
Miller
IK Kapsas City Star
Barbarism in Cuba Fetish Priests and Witch Doctors Rule Natives
Observers cite fetish priests in Cuba as a major obstacle to self governance. In Pinar del Rio ruins of a temple guard a powerful priest whose people supply his needs. Spaniards once destroyed the temple but worship continues in secret with witches and palmists roaming the island. Also recounted is a naval anecdote about Captain McB and three officer wives disputing a basin on a troop ship. The piece closes noting a need for new public opinion molds.
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Albert
Cuba
Pinar del Rio
Solomon
McB
London
India
Rice, whiskey, cures and stray humor in 1895 notes
A collage of facts and ads: rice as a staple across Asia and Africa, with per capita consumption details. California wage law ruling. Mrs. Winslow remedies. U S whiskey output. testimonials and quips. cures for teething and digestion. shoe comfort ad. cold remedy. a Penn treaty note. a nerve restorer offer. tracing ancestry joke.
The Burmese Feast and its Pives Dance
The Burmese prefer feasts called pives over money making and entertain with elaborate dancing. Dancers are paid and perform to time while hosts and guests remain dignified. Smoking dominates Burmese life from age eight, with both girls and boys taking part in smoking large cigars.
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Upper
Purma
Pall Mall Magazine
Catarrh Cure Claims High Confidence and Offers Reward
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only proven remedy for catarrh, claims a 100 dollar reward for any uncured case, and invites readers to send testimonials. The notice also promotes Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co and a separate note about the banyan tree in Ceylon with its two roads and extensive shade.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Swanson Rheumatic Cure CO
Dearborn St. Chicago
Ceylon
Mount
Lavinia
Colombo
Salt Lake City touted as premier transcontinental stop
Utah beacon Salt Lake City appeals to travelers with year round appeal including the Mormon Temple and Great Salt Lake. Ri o Grande Western Railway is described as the only transcontinental line directly through the city linking with major western routes. Contact points offer copies of Salt Lake City city publicity. A separate anecdote recalls walnuts at Amiens siege and a witty remark about aging.
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Salt Lake City
Great Salt Lake
Dead Sea
Holy Land
Rio Grande Western Railway
Denver & Rio Grande
Colorado Midland
Southern Pacific
Oregon
Utah
Colorado
J. D. Mansfield
Washington St
Portland
Geo W. Heintz
City of the Saints
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China
Japan
Maddagascar
Africa
Siam
California
Mrs. Winslow
United States
Hazel—Sandstone
Nutte
Chicago Daily News
Allen
Allen & Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
A. Tacoma
RE. W. Grove
William Penn
Delaware
Miss Walsingham
Anderson, Ind
England
France
Gaul
Amiens
Indianapolis Journal
Cascarets
Hos. Gillard
Elgin
Tha el
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
New York
Mackintosh
Express c
Yi Ork
Tecelvin
The
Wien W
Vty Beer
Outa ‘Ing Orde
OxXam
Dundee Rubber ‘Corporation
Pital
America
Price
Polican National Bank
Fulton St
Welsbach
Standard Lamp Company, Devt
B. Cuiag C
Arter
Allkinds Tatum & Bowen
First Street
Portland. OR
Moore
DR. Martel
Pilesiles
Rm Arcase
Busanku
Philada
Toe Planta
Oua
Loomis & Nyman
Tiffin
Ohio
Pabet
Parst Chemical CO
Hen
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