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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1905
Page
6
An English physician claims copper dress wards off cholera. San Francisco hosts a large reception for Governor and Mrs Folk of Missouri. Various political, economic, and crime notes span the globe with mentions of elections, stocks, and legal actions.
An early article extols acetylene light from calcium carbide as a safe economical option for country and suburban homes. It notes simple production from coke and lime, easy installation in cellars or outbuildings, and claims the light is bright, non polluting, and easier on the eyes.
A restless worker muses on the appeal of serving another, rather than ruling his own fate, suggesting ambition shifts from self rule to loyalty to a cause or employer. The fragment hints at pride, independence, and the pull of external guidance in work life.
Grocers report not stocking Defiance starch as stores hold 12 ounce packages of rival brands. They cannot sell them quickly because Defiance offers 16 ounce packages for the same price.
The belief that silver rings protect laborers from fits spreads in parts of Europe. The notion likely stems from mercury once used for epilepsy, leading to an erroneous assumption that silver shares similar healing properties.
Chronicles cited by Strabo note the Black Sea was formerly an inland lake linked to the Caspian. A catastrophe opened an outlet to the Mediterranean, severing eastern links and causing the basin to shrink, with shore lands once reported wooded.
A wild man who terrorized Moulirie Florida was captured and revealed to be a Boston simple life enthusiast seeking nature. The description called him a tall ape-like creature with bristly hair and blood curdling cries.
A man suggests he will give his wife more spending money if she reduces buying items for him that he does not want, implying a conditional approach to household finances and spending.
A concise adage notes that doubting a man’s motives is unnecessary if one knows he lacks the power to execute them. The saying contrasts intention with actual capability and cautions against assuming action without power.
A Missouri woman describes stomach troubles and heartburn from poor diet. After using Grape-Nuts for months her digestion improved, weight rose from 98 to 116 pounds, strength returned, and she could perform housework again. The ad ends with a Postum Co. citation and a prompt to try a ten day trial.
Fremont yields streets to the Great Northern railway as J W Hyatt plans to move to California. Long Pine suffers rain, Polk county fair shortened one day, and a new lawnmower venture is formed by Horace Langdon and W W Crockett. Fire at Beatrice destroys hay, Hall county hay yields praised, and John W Welsh preserves an 1812 war relic. Michael Huffman, Franklin county judge, dies. Rev Frank Blake more case heads to conference. Odell manslaughter case ends in nolle prosequi. Burroughs horse stealing trial begins. Beatrice flood prompts river island adventure. Woodmen reserve fund dispute before county court. 19-year-old Willard Carpenter reappears near Albion. Colfax board deems John Woodward an Inebriate. elopement of William Calhoon and Bertha Hahn traced to Ogden with missing funds.
John Riley, 35, money order cashier at the Omaha post office, is under arrest on $900 embezzlement charges. He said the money was for living expenses and offered no other explanation. Riley, employed 17 years in the money order department, had access to large sums daily and was preparing for a vacation when the shortage surfaced.
Conservative estimates place tornado damage at 50000 dollars with twenty six buildings damaged from partial to total loss. Three business buildings were completely destroyed and Mike Sabo’s general merchandise stock wiped out. The storm struck Burwell in the Calamus valley from the northwest around dusk, with one fatality reported.
TECUMSEH chaplain P C Johnson of the Nebraska penitentiary bought two bloodhound pups from J E Chubbuck of this city and took them to the prison. Officials plan to train the dogs to follow trails for possible escaped prisoners.
John Wall sought a stay of execution in Lincoln for W. Haddix who was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to twelve years. Haddix was found guilty of killing Melvin Butler in Custer County.
N. D. Jackson of Antelope county resigns from the house as he serves as a supreme court commissioner. E. A. Tucker of Richardson county resigns from the senate while holding a judicial post in Arizona.
In line with the Republican state convention stance that free transportation harms public interests, several state officers have returned their travel passes. Governor Mickey and Attorney General Brown mailed theirs with thanks but no reasons, while others plan similar actions. Treasurer Mortensen already lost his to a burglar, and Secretary Galusha cites no travel appropriation. Governor Mickey says he will pay his own fare in the future.
J W Jacobs living five miles north of Blair on Judge Walton's ranch shipped to Omaha a display of six cornstalks each bearing seven large ears. The stalks average about fifteen feet tall with the highest ear near eight feet. Jacobs reports owning 130 acres of this variety.
An Observer clipping notes Nettie Smith, a well known locally colored girl, living on South College, fell through a porch yesterday. A two inch plank struck her over the eye. she is slightly better today but remaining in distress.
A reflection on how friendships form through shared nature and interests. People may be strangers until poetry music and painting reveal common ground, much like Freemason signs. The piece emphasizes discovered kinship rather than chosen ties.
An enterprising miner ferried five Chinese monkeys to assist in gold washing during the rush to the Yukon fields. The animals endured severe cold and proved useful in the harsh climate of the gold search.
A London volunteer regiment paused its mock suburban battle when a man on a passing coach blew a bugle calling cease fire. The gag was shared along the lines before the improvised joke was revealed.
A naturalist warns humans could not inhabit a birdless world after nine years. Without birds, sprays and poisons fail as insects and slugs devastate orchards and crops, destroying agriculture and food supply.
The Committee on Legislation of the Proprietary Association defends patent medicines as vital for country families. It notes old family remedies, often kept in farm homes, provide ready, known formulations that reduce need for physician visits and offer uniform, trusted results.
Aremarkable fact notes some somnambulists deaf to loud noises yet responsive to a whisper from a single person, with whom the sleeper seems able to communicate.
Thomas Tapling of London began collecting stamps at age ten and now has an estimated collection worth about 500000 dollars. He is known for amassing roughly 100000 stamps, a figure and value that place him among notable philatelists of his era. The passage contrasts printers ink with bank robbery and offers aphorisms on economy and marriage.
A historical note states that no worm or insect is ever found on the eucalyptus tree or in the soil touched by its roots, implying unusual pest absence or folklore surrounding the plant.
A fragment discussing prudence in danger and social roles. A mother rebukes a child for mischief, describes a muddy scene, and comments on love as a banker who endorses courtship and marriage. The piece notes men seeking tasks for their wives and suggests practical routes through domestic life.
A curiously described bump on a furniture mover draws attention to its apparent structural impact. Observers note the device’s unusual robustness and potential usefulness in handling heavy loads.
A terse notice notes how a dangerous pace harms not only the subject but bystanders, highlighting unintended collateral effects and the broad risk to surrounding people.
A vintage advertisement touts Defiance Cold Water Starch as unmatched in quality and quantity, asserting its superiority over competitors. The copy promises the product for 10 cents and notes rivals offer only 12 ounces.
The Wabash R R offers November 30 round trip fares to many Illinois Indiana Ohio Kentucky Western Pennsylvania New York and West Virginia points. Travel comfort upgrades include rock ballast on the Omaha to St Louis line and new steel rails and up-to-date equipment. For rates maps and timetables visit the Wabash City Office 1601 Farnam or contact Harry Be Moores G A P D Wabash R R Omaha Neb.
Brief note reflects a social observation that friends are few when support is most needed, using a casual tone to express reliance on companionship during difficult times.
Advertiser promotes Defiance Cold Water Starch as a 16 oz package priced at 10 cents, claiming it saves time and money versus 4-pound competitors. It asserts absence of harmful chemicals and warns grocers may push smaller 12 oz stock to clear shelves.
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