Akers lecture praised and county race notes in Hemingford
The Hemingford column lauds W. T. Akers for a compelling Jerusalem lecture and commends candidate George W. Leer for county commissioner, noting his integrity and service while acknowledging Mr. Ashbaugh as a respectable challenger. The piece also highlights local singers and a praise for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. TR. Akers
Jernanlem
Mr. Akers
Akers
Jerusalem
W. BR. Akers
C. A. Rowland
J. C. Osborn
Austin
Mra. Johnson
Reeves
Alliance
Holy City
Georgia Miller
George W. Leer
Box Butte County
Leer
Ashbaugh
Time Table Notices and Local Skimmings in Hemingford
A dense clipping lists various Hemingford notes from a community time table. It mentions train times, local visits, social events, missionary dinners, school fund subscriptions, and residents moving or visiting from Alliance and Chadron.
Painless Dentistry Event in Alliance and Sidney Notice
Dr Koons a Alliance dentist offers painless tooth extraction using Alvetander at Heming ford October 31 and November 1. A meat market in lively town and two rail roads Union Pacific round house and shop noted. Good opening for right party Address Box 16 Sidney Neb ng went de 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Koons
Alliance
Hemingford
Union Pacific Round House and Shop
Sidney
Neb
Return Calls at an Aristocratic City House
Bridget and Norah Murphy arrive at the McGooligana residence expecting a greet but encounter a tight black button door knob. After failed attempts by both, Bridget realizes locals prank greenhorns and the joke sits within the string.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget
Norah Murphy
Ellis Island
McGooligana
New York
The Bine of the Sapphire and Its Color Flaws
The bine of the sapphire is rarely pure and commonly mixed with black or red. In daylight sapphires may share the same hue but look different at night. When held an inch under clear water, colored and uncolored parts become distinct. This applies to all gems.
Landscape Painter and Animal Painter Clash Over Technique
The Landscape Painter boasts realism while the Animal Painter mocks the claim. The Landscape Painter asserts he smokes during hazy atmosphere painting, insisting on his method and habit as part of the craft.
Painful Case Report From Chicago News
A brief Chicago News item describes Mrs. Rubba-How's and Mrs. Chatter in pain as a doctor notes severe suffering but only a slight throat affliction that leaves her unable to speak.
Words with a Wry Twist in a Chicago Tribune Exchange
Comic dialog between a Long Suffering Wife and a Worthless Husband features marital dispute banter. The exchange centers on betrayal and vows, with the wife accusing the husband while he retorts about better or worse before departure. The tone mimics a newspaper witty dialogue snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moll
Chicago Tribune
Notice to Taxpayers Tax Sale Alert
Notice to taxpayers informing that unpaid taxes from last year and earlier may lead to property sale. Tax sale begins November 3 and the country treasurer urges payment to avoid loss of property.
E G Morris Returns from Ravenna Trip
E G Morris came back Wednesday from Ravenna where he spoke with J Rowen who asked to have his name added to the Hebacy list so he could read Dr Horns letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Morris
Ravenna
J. Rowen
Dr. Horn
District Court Sale Order in Bow Hatte Nebraska
In Bow Hatte County Nebraska a district court orders action on property tied to Miller and Whitney. The order directs immediate sale of the identified real and personal property to satisfy claims and establish proceeds in the court's hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bow Hatte County
Nebraska
Miller & Whiay
Figures Don't Lie In County Printing Dispute
A letter protests alleged overcharges by county paper publishers. It compares rates and claims from 1901 and 1900, accusing Ellis and others of improper billing for public notices and tax lists while asserting the two cent per line rate. The missive demands accountability and asks for published corrections and audit details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Times
Geo. W. Loet
T. J. O'Keefe
Ellis
Grip
Broome
Herald and Grip
I. E. Tash
W. E. Hitchcock
Republicans of
Alliance
Times
Alliance Times Praises County Board of 1901
The Alliance Times lauds the county commissioners Duncan Lore and Caha for conscientious, efficient service noting they handle personal business at home and spend minimal time on county work. The paper calls this one of the best boards in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Messrs
Duncan
Lore
Caha
Ambiguous historic passages hint at county politics and scandals
Fragmentary text recalls accusations against a county official and mentions an attempted or alleged crime within a political administration. The passage implies opposition to a named figure and references coverage by a newspaper, but details are unclear.
Commissioner Leer Responds to County Board Inquiries
A letter from Geo. W. Leer defends county actions on the treasurer’s statement publication, sheriff’s expenses, county physician appointment, tax refunds, and printing contracts. Leer urges readers to examine records and questions the accuser’s conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Exom
Eutron
Reed
Fleming
Sioux County
Muirhead
Bellwood
Dr. Bellwood
Alliance
G. W. Nation
Ashbaugh
Geo. W. Loer
Mosby Reports Lands Law Compliance to President
Washington dispatch says Col. John S. Mosby informed the president of his findings on illegal occupation of public lands in Colorado and other western states by stock raisers. Mosby notes millions of acres should be open to homesteaders and suggests removal of noncompliant occupiers. A rancher near Alliance received a letter from McClellan confirming Mosby remains in Washington on presidential business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Denver News
John S. Mosby
Interior Department
Colorado
Mosby
Alliance
Congressman McClellan
Washington, D. C
United States General Land Office
Nebraska
Grorce B. McCrernan
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