Confidence Men Prosper in Nebraska Farm Land Swindle
A Nebraska report details a wave of confidence schemes preying on farmers and city investors. A charismatic woman known as Princess Khan Oola amassed wealth in Omaha, while scammers exploited realty and livestock markets, with "wild horses" sold to unwary agents and lenders.
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Nebraska
Krown
Khan Oola
Omaha
Oklahoma
Busines
Orddr
Mme. Oola
Missouri
Omala
Plains
Arizona
Eklund Challenges Five Local Wrestlers in Alliance Match
Clarence Eklund of Buffalo Wyoming sends a public challenge to five Alliance men for a handicap wrestling bout within 30 days. He offers $1 per minute to each man for time off his back, weighs 172 pounds, no weight limit, and aims to win by straight falls. He is profiled from Edgemont match coverage.
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the Herald
Clarence Eklund
Mr. Eklund
the Ierald
Eklund
Exch
Lincoln
Alliance Herald
Alliance
Nebraska
Buffalo
Wyo
Magemont
Edgemont
Edgemont Enterprise
Comnasgium
Jack Taylor
Taylor
Bumble Beebe
Singer of Rare Ability in Revival Campaigns
The article highlights key religious revival music figures Ira D. Sankey Homer Rhode heaver Folhom Jackson and Folhom Jackson's choir work. It notes Sankey's historic impact with Moody campaigns and Jackson's leadership and spiritual uplift in alliance campaigns. It mentions cooperation with church singers and organizers.
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Dwight L. Moody
America
England
Ira D. Sankey
Homer Rhodeheaver
Bit Chorus
Alliance
Folhom Jackson
Jackson
Folsom Jackson
Fred Mesch
Winfield
Kas
Brother Folsom Jackson
Grace Church
Press and pulpit praises for Dr Nusbaum by White and Allen
William Allen White calls Dr C S Nusbaum a forceful and attractive speaker and Henry Allen notes his undoubted oratorical powers and thoughtful lectures. Florence Kansas May 1 1916. Ta Wham Ti Maw Mannam FOLSOM JACKSON singer.
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C. S. Nusbaum
D. D
Colorado Springs
Folsom Jackson
William Allen White
Dr. C
Nusbaum
Emporia Gazette
Henry Allen
Wichita Beacon
Dr. Nusbaum
Florence
Kas
Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh relief
Promises quick relief from head colds and nasal congestion. Claims one minute opening of nostrils with a small bottle applied in the nose. Describes antiseptic healing cream penetrating air passages to ease swollen mucous membrane and end stuffed-up sensation.
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Ely
B. F. Goodrich plans 38 new dealer stores nationwide
Announcement from W O Rutherford of the B F Goodrich Company states 38 new dealer stores will open to supply dealers and broaden the sales network. Managers undergo eight week training under A Koehler at the Akron plant to learn policies and operate the new offices.
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United States
W. O. Rutherford
B. F. Goodrich Company
Akron
Goodrich
Greal
A. Koehler
A Song of the Sandhills by Sabina Penrod
A Hay Springs News poem by Sabina Penrod traces Nebraska Sandhills history from shifting sands to settlement led by Moses Kinkaid. It recalls land shaping rains and winds, the Homestead Act era offering 640 acres to settlers, and a region rich in crops and livestock, ending with praise for the land and a personal note to honor Kinkaid.
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Sabina Penrod
The
Hay Springs News
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