Slaves Once Sold in Free Nebraska Unearthed by Judge
Nebraska historian Judge H Hal derson of Newman Grove uncovers 1860 slave sale in Nebraska City records. Sheriff William Birchfield sold Hercules and Martha to William B Hall for 800 dollars after publication of an execution sale notice. Local notice lists sale details and parties involved.
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Nebraska
H. Halderson
Newman Grove
Nebraska City
Halderson
District Court
Hercules
Martha
Charles F. Folly
Said
William B. Hall
William P. Birchfield
Automobile Licenses Rise in 1916 Over 1915
Secretary of State Poole reports a rise in car licenses in 1916 to 101,201 from 59,140 in 1915, indicating growing automobile activity in the state. Also an advertisement promotes Dr. Kins New Life Pills as a daily laxative with health benefits.
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Poole
Dr. Kins
Clothiers Meet in Omaha
The Nebraska Clothiers association will hold its annual meeting in Omaha February 20 and 21. Secretary Westcott of this city and President Fred Hartley of Pawnee have lined up an unusually strong program. Color printing done by expert printers attracts attention and bringe prompt results. Try The Herald's job department for your next job. Phone 340.
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Plattsmouth
Nebraska Clothiers Association
Omaha
Westcott
Fred Hartley
Pawnee
The
Herald
Ancient Nebraskan cave bear awe inspires fierce description
Professor Barbour of the University of Nebraska reports a colossal pleistocene cave bear from Cass county. The humerus measures about twenty five inches, dwarfing European bears and rivaling an elephant in bone size. He suggests the new genus name dinarchtoterium merriami for the specimen.
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RE. H. Barbour
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
Europe
Professor Barbour
Pleistocene
Cass County
Barbour
Ursus Apelaeus
Morning internal bath promises health and vigor
The article extols daily morning hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this practice prevents headaches bad breath and sour stomach and benefits constipated people and those with bilious spells.
Ancient Nebraska fossil bones spark debate on preservation
A noted avian and mammal fossil from Morrill Geological collection remains the only known portion of an extinct animal in science, with Nebraska universities overseeing the find and ongoing research into its state of preservation. Also featured are ads and notices on Hall's Catarrh Cure, a pig club champion, worm remedies, and local miscelAny items.
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Aclentiste Ulatiene Freee
University of Nebraska
Morrill Feological Collection
Omaha Auto Show Dates Set for February 26 to March 3
Omaha announces the dates for the automobile show from February 26 to March 3. Directors report unusual cooperation from dealers in Nebraska and Iowa this year.
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Omaha
Jad Salts Relief for Kidney and Bladder Irritations
Old clinic ad explains that uric acid irritates kidneys and bladder causing burning and frequent urination. Recommends four ounces Jad Salts in water before breakfast for two to three days to neutralize urine acids and restore normal urinary function. Mentions cheap, harmless composition from lemon juice and citrate. notes Herald office printing and phone for samples and prices.
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Saya
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William B. Hell Va
Joseph Miller
W. C. Johnston
Allen Blacker
W. P. Birchfield
John C. Miller
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Clothiers
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
All Drugeista
Adrian
Arthur Rodeckohr
Need Elghteen
Battle Creek
Madison County
Military Department of the
Federal Reserve Officers Training Corps
National Defense Act
Avery
Sloan
James 8
Ferguson
Philo
Silver Creek
Frank Zipper
Here
Piotte River
Lowe
A. Johnson
M. D
Maine
Kansas City
Ady
Thake
Kirby
Colorado
Indian Service
Snell
Civil Service School
Kittredge Bldg
Denver
BIG Land Movement
Mondell
Wyoming
Burlington
I. Howard
Parham Street
Unaha
Miles
Nervine
Dr. Miles
Mrs. & L. Young
Pittsburg St
Newcastle, Penn
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