Hay Lands Sale Concentrated at Spade Ranch
Richarda and Comstock plan to consolidate their ranch business at Spade in Sheridan County with headquarters at Ellaworth. They are selling hay lands from Overton, C Bar and Running Water ranches in Cherry County, mainly west of the county. Thousands of acres sold already, about fifteen thousand remaining, and prices are considered reasonable. W G Comstock assists in sales. he left Alliance with three men to tour and show land. Large or small tracts available to suit buyers, with many purchases expected in months. Rev. Eckhart leads doctrinal proceedings. Rev. Kretrachmar reports on Iodia work. Dr. Becker reelected president. Nebraska district marks 30th anniversary with 26,000 communicants. proposal to divide state into seven subdivisions with local directors to support missions.
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Richarda
Comstock
Spade
Sheridan County
Ellaworth
Overton
Cherry County
W. G. Comstock
Eckhart
Seattle Creek
KR. Kretrachmar
St. Loule
Myness Board of Foreign Missions
Iodia
Becker
Nebraska
Missouri Synod
Committee On Home Missions
Central Board
Honor to Farmers and Stock Breeders
The article praises farmers and breeders as public benefactors for increasing land productivity and livestock quality. It highlights St Paul Nebraska figures who improved horse stock through imports, mentions Edgar M. Wilson of Alliance, and argues beef cattle breeding raises market value and profits. It commends enhanced breeding of high grade stock nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Nebraska
Edgar M. Wilson
Alliance
Large attendance at German Lutheran synod in Seward
Reports to the daily press show a large turnout for the German Evangelical Lutheran church synodical convention in Seward Nebraska August 4 to 20 for the Nebraska and Wyoming district. Roll call listed 270 pastors teachers and lay delegates with about fifty visitors. Eighteen pastors ten teachers and seven congregations joined the district yesterday led by Rev. C H Becker of Seward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Evangelical Lutheran Church
Seward
Nebr
Herald
Nebraska
Wyoming
C. H. Becker
Box Butte assessment not changed in state action
County Attorney Eugene Burton and County Commissioner C L Hash returned from Lincoln after appealing before the State Board of Equalization. They argued Box Butte county should not face an increase, noting the county had been listed for a ten percent rise. The board ultimately raised real estate assessments for twelve counties, none in this region.
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Eugene Burton
C. L. Hashmen
Lincoln
J. M. Wanek
State Board of Equalization
Box Butte County
Wanek
Boxcoe
Death of Baby Robinson in Angora Cholera Infantum
Mable Ellen Robinson fifteen months died at Scorte bluff on Tuesday August 14 1912 from cholera infantum. Parents Mr and Mrs George Robinson of Amzora were in the city for treatment when the baby worsened. Funeral services were conducted in Angora by Rev T C Osborne of Scottsb Huff Presbyterian Church. The family receives community sympathy.
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Mable Ellen
George Robinson
Amzora
Scortebluff
Robertson
Robinson
Angora
Frank Sterns
T. C. Osborne
Scottsbhuff
Scottebiutf Republican
Guaranteed Merito Hair Tonic Endorsed by American Drug and Press
The American Drug and Press authorizes its members to guarantee Merito Hair Tonic. It proclaims the product has no equal and offers a trial to convince customers. F. J. Brennan signs the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Drug and Press As
F. J, Brennan
Postal Inspectors Target Delinquent Subscribers
From the Gering Courier editor, a postmaster, inspectors enforce the rule banning papers sent longer than a paid year. Publishers face stamp fees per overdue issue, harming operations. The Courier urges subscribers to check labels and pay ahead to avoid penalties.
Buck Len's Arnica Salve for Piles and Skin Ailments
Buck Len's Arnica Salve is promoted to banish piles and calm irritation inflammation and swelling. It is advertised as a healing salve for burns boils ulcers cuts bruises eczema scalds pimples and eruptions, priced at 25 cents at Pred E Holsten's.
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Bucklen
Holsten
Attitude of Omaha in state politics and business
The Herald argues Omaha’s commercial ties to Nebraska are strong while politically the city wields outsized influence that often opposes state wishes. It condemns Omaha delegates in state conventions as antagonistic to broader Nebraskan interests and laments the slums’ political sway in Douglas county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Omaha World-Herald
Omaha
Nebraska
Douglas County
Means Further Improvement In Local News Publication
Readers are told that Herald office changes will increase local news in each weekly issue. The note explains two companion papers previously produced here, one being sold off and the other shifting its publication day from Wednesday to Friday to follow The Herald.
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Post Office Department
Gering Courier
Courier
Herald
The
the Herald
County W. C. T. U. Convention at Fairview
The County W. C. T. U. Convention will be held at Fairview on Thursday August 2. All visitors will be entertained to dinner. Everybody welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Keegan Family Plans Two-Week Visit Homecoming
Mr and Mrs J A Keegan and daughter Laura depart on 44 Monday for a visit to their old home at Ax tell Kaners. They expect to stay about two weeks and will attend a three days settlers reunion, meeting many old friends and neighbors from the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Keegan
Laura
Axtell
Kaners
Wasmund Nominated for Nebraska Legislature in ISD District
Hay Springs Enterprise reports H F Wasmund Sr a native German born 184% who came to the U S at age three. He has lived in Nebraska since 1847 and Sheridan county 25 years. Former county official and assistant bill clerk in 1887 he supports economy tax relief home rule initiative referendum and recall and claims to represent the greatest good for the greatest number.
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H. F. Wasmund
Asmee
Wastnund
Isd
Sheridan
Box Butte
Wasmund
Germany
United States
Nebraska
Sheridan County
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Jncoln
Birth Announcements as Souvenirs For New Arrivals
Colorful birth announcements offered as keepsakes with options for white cards or blue or pink borders. Printed promptly with quality workmanship, these cards and envelopes serve as a stylish way to inform friends of a newborn and double as mementos.
Merita Tonic Digestive Promoted by Drug and Press Association
Modern science has produced no agency to relieve indigestion dyspepsia constipation or disordered blood like Merita Tonic Digestive. The product is described as the result of the best minds of the American Drug and Press Association comprised of druggists and newspaper men.
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Merita
American Drug and Press Association
Alov
Brennan Association Member Promotes Remedy
A fragment cites F. J. Brennan as an association member endorsing a remedy for country use. No further details on the product or organization are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Brennan
Death of Early Settler Emma Cornell in Box Butte County
Miss Emma Cornell arrived in 1835 and filed a claim near Nonpareil where she proved up. She later made Lincoln her home and died in August 18?2, remembered by many old settlers.
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Emma Cornell
Box Butte County
Lincoln
Herald Defends Space for Church Notices in Western Nebraska
The Herald defends its large space given to religious notices, arguing it serves readers and remains unsectarian. It invites all churches to submit announcements free of charge and emphasizes news value over editorial endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Nebraska
Tsa
Ranchmen Attention Paints Extend Fence Life
It is economical to double the life of a fence post for under one cent per post using the cheapest paint offered by W. Holt of Alliance Nebraska. Contact phone 529 for details and supplies.
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W. Holt
Alliance
Nebr
Library Board Meeting in Alliance Nebraska 1912
Secretary reports a special library board session held August 14 1912 at the library room with Hewett presiding. Minutes approve previous meeting. Librarian's report and bills including salary janitor lights and fixtures are approved. Collections on furniture listed and book committee authorized to order books notification cards and a work table approved. Meeting adjourns with Mrs W W Johnson as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Schuman
City of Alliance
C. A. Newberry
Ray
Nellie Wilson, Inc
Mr. Wood
Rowan
Mr. Stern
Wood
W. W. Johnson
Editor Declares Door Policy At Office
The Scottsbluff Herald reports a bold stance as an editor vows to confront any entering agent with a card stating the editor is not seeking magazines maps tools or other goods. The piece also notes W A McLinans return to Alliance after a trip to Deadwood.
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C Bar
District Synod OF Lutheran Church
Ebr
Baby Robinson
Wim
Tralee Times Daily
S&s
W. C. T. U. Convention
Thedford’s
Thedford
Johansen
Hay Springs Enterprise
Library Board
J. C. McCorkle
John O'Keefe
Reddiah
Brer
Scottsbluff Herald
W. A. McLinans
Deadwood
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