McClure's May Issue Showcases Varied Contents
The May number features diverse pieces from Lincoln Breffen to Thomas Davidson praising great men. Jorser becomes a corporate haven tale, while Palmer examines the street railway issue. McGarth’s Terrors of the Bea and Hana the Educated Horse of Berlin broaden the magazine’s human interest field.
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McClure
May
Lincoln Breffen
Jorser
William Janson
Thomas Davidson
Colonel Lampkin
John McAuley Palmer
Bea
P.T. McGarth
Hana
Berlin
Jong Wet
Bishop Brooks and Yale football remark in New Haven
The note recalls Phillips Brooks wit as Jim and Dr Edward Everett Hale head to New Haven to attend a Harvard Yale football game. A friend asks their destination and Brooks quips he is going to New Haven to yell with Hale.
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Bishop Brooks
New Haven
Phillips Brooks
Jim
Edward Everett Male
Hale
Taw Makers Who Shame the Republic
Rudolph Blankenburg contributes to the April Arena outlining political corruption tied to corporate influence in Pennsylvania. He publishes passes issued by the Pennsylvania Railroad given to legislators and public servants, some dating to 1905, arguing their distribution violates the Pennsylvania constitution.
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Republic
Rudolph Blankenburg
Pennsylvania
Blankenburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Grand Monarque naming of Louisiana by La Salle
In 1652 La Salle entered the gulf of Mexico founded the fort of St. Louis and named it for Louis XIV and the surrounding territory Louisiana. The inhabitants were French and Spanish settlers, and their Creole descendants remain named today.
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la Salle
Gulf of Mexico
Fort of
St. Louis
Louis XIV of
France
Louisiana
May Everybody's strong issue features political and social tales
Across The May Everybody's readers encounter a lineup on graft land speculation and corruption with Harold MacGrath presenting Two Candidates a political tale Zona Gale offering The Other Two a tender sentiment Rex Beach delivering The Scourge a Klondike adventure Vincent Harber presents The Flurry In Bubbles a Wall Street story Mise Bonsley continues her Nursery Govern Nossa experiences through fiction and reportage
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Zona Gale
Rex BE. Beach
Vincent Harper
Wall Street
Mise Bonsley
The Happy Child and Its Cheerful Influence
A light hearted reflection on a barefoot ragged boy selling papers on the street. His jolly cheerful demeanor invites kindness despite hardship and encourages smiles over tears and temper in passersby.
German Silver Origins and Composition Noted in Era
German silver named for early manufacture in Hildburghausen Germany is an alloy of copper zinc and nickel with typical composition 60 copper 30 zinc and 20 nickel. Arthur Hoeher discusses The Prize of Rome and the American School of Architecture in Rome chartered by Congress with a private endowment and a Villa Medici like setup.
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Hildburghausen
Germany
Arthur Hoeher
Rome
Congress
Villa Medici
Boeber
Destitute hero to be given street organ for livelihood
Captain Benton an 83 year old English sailor who has saved forty nine people from drowning is to receive a street organ to earn an income. The act honors his lifesaving deeds and supports his need to make a living.
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Hero
Capt
Benton
For Rent or Sale Two Ranches in Custer County
Two ranches totaling 6 000 acres sit along the South Loup river in Custer county. One is 3 000 acres with 600 acres of corn land 60 acres alfalfa 320 meadow and remaining pasture plus good improvements. Inquiries go to Victor H Coffman Omaha Neb.
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Custer County
South Loup River
Victor H. Coffman
Omaha
Neb
Emigrant Buys Pistol in London Court
A man charged in a London police court with carrying a pistol said he bought it for self protection as he was going to America. He was sympathetically discharged.
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London
America
Solid iron mountain discovered in Styria Austria
A purported solid mountain of iron has been found in the Leoben mining district of Styria. Locals and miners report the find as a major iron ore deposit potentially boosting regional output. Further tests are expected to confirm its size and value.
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Styria
Austria
Leobew
Nebraska State News Roundup Covers Deaths and Bounty Law
Joseph Jones of Allen Bank dies last week. Over 600 Lincoln residents head to Colorado beet fields. Beatrice and Lincoln high schools debate. Grand Island Soldiers Home inspection. Amarone Burnett to Leavenworth home. York driver George Wortgate returns from Kentucky with horses. Easter mission drive at Osceola raises 451.93 dollars. William Chatton pleads guilty to shooting four ducks. fined 5 dollars per bird.
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Joseph Jones
Bank of Allen
Lincoln
Colorado
Beatrice
High
Grand Island
State Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Amos Burnett
Plattamouth
National Soldiers
Leavenworth
Kan
George Wortgate
York County
Kentucky
Osceola
Catee
William Chatton
Taylor
York
Karl Terwillerger
Bee
Mary Wagner
Gage County
Carter
Warl
William Chottin
Grover Denbo
Chottin
State Banking Board
A. N. Brenneman
Bartelsville
Brenneman
Mason City
W. Amsberry
W. D. Amsberry
George Mulvaney
State Board Faces Burlington Valuation Cut Rumors
Rumors claim the State Board of Equalization will cut Burlington railroad assessed value by 25 percent at the upcoming meeting. Lobbies have pressed for tax relief for over a year while Union Pacific and Northwestern fear increases though reports say no rise is planned. Northwestern valuations may drop. many reports remain incomplete with Union Pacific already filed.
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Lincoln
State Board of Equalization
Burlington Railroad
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Peach Crop Likely to Fail says buds prove dead under scope
Peach growers report examining county peach buds. Many buds looked thrifty but microscope tests show they were germ dead. Result likely a ruined peach crop next year.
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Platsmouth
Missing Royal Highlanders Bylaws Puzzle Lincoln Official
Lincoln State Auditor Searle reports missing bylaws of the Royal Highlanders fraternal order based in Aurora Nebraska. Deputies say the documents cannot be found and the case causes anxiety and puzzlement among authorities.
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Lincoln—State
Searle
The
Royal Highlanders
Aurora
Neb
White Collie Sent To William Jennings Bryan
Stella W Williams, a breeder and shipper of Scotch collies, sent a pure white collie to William Jennings Bryan. This is the first pure white collie Williams has raised.
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Mr. Bryan
Stella
W. B. Willams
William Jennings Bryan
Williams
First District Congressional Convention Set for Falls City
The First district convention will meet in Falls City on June 1. Representation is one at large delegate per county and one for every 100 Burkett votes cast for Congress.
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Falls City
Burkett
Congress
Currie Buys Interest in Central Telephone Plant
F. M. Currie former state senator from this district purchases J. B. Adamson's interest in Central Telephone Company. The sale is subject to an option held by the Co operative Telephone Company expiring June 1. Purchase price offered is $31,000. If funds are not raised by then Currie will begin improvements.
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Broken Bow
F. M. Currie
J. B. Adamson
Central Telephone Company
Co-operative Telephone Company
Currie
Small Men Intellectual Noted by Kingsley in Crowd
Canon Kingsley before his death observed many short men in a London crowd. He cited this as a sign of progress in intellectual lines, noting that many great historical figures were of below average height.
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Canon Kingsley
London
Many Children Soothed by Mother Grays Sweet Powders
An old advertisement notes Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children used by a nurse at a New York Children’s Home to cure feverishness headaches stomach troubles teething disorders break up colds and destroy worms. Sample mailed free with address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY. Also includes other ad snippets and quotations.
Defiance Starch Dominates Market In Broadside Claims
A Philadelphia Bulletin ad extols Defiance Starch over rivals, praising superior quality and 16 ounce packs at the same price as 12 ounce competitors. It touts dealer demand and consumer trust, noting wide use and easy cold or boiled preparation.
Nurse’s Enduring Endorsement of Pinkham’s Remedy
A Newark nurse testifies after eight years of care that Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound cured her female troubles in four months and has helped many patients. She urges troubled women to seek this remedy, noting its wide endorsements and the freeing effect on suffering and expenses.
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Martha Pohlman
Chester Avenue
Newark
N. J
Blockley Training School
Philadelphia
The
Philadelphis J
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ami
Pound
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Campen
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Buffalo
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St. Mo
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Entiadelohie
J. J. FE. Simpson
A. E. Eakiideon
Pecremenea
L. BR. Robinson
Kansas City, Mo
Castoria Cert
Albert J. Weston
Cleveland
Teria
Edwin FP. Pardes
New York City
N. B. Siver
Brookive
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