Death of William R. Nelson Revered Kansas City Star Editor
The Record notes the death of William R. Nelson, longtime owner and editor of the Kansas City Star, praising his career, civic zeal, and stand against municipal corruption. It highlights his anti saloon stance, prohibition support, and respect in the newspaper world, recalling his remark about not seeking office. The piece also comments on Minnesota road policy debates and calls for state lead in road building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Nelson
Kansas City Star
Twin City
the Star
Kansas City
Ideal for the humble newspaper worker in Nelson’s life
The writer praises William R. Nelson as a perfect model for the humble newspaper worker, stating the regret that more has not been accomplished, and declaring readiness if this is the end.
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William R. Nelson
Bridge contracts in Emmons county raise concerns
A report notes that most bridge work in nearby counties has gone to specific firms, with Hennepin Bridge Company dominating Tiasca, Minneapolis firms winning in Aitkin Norman and Wilkin counties, and M. A. Adams and Great Northern Bridge Co. receiving other bids. County auditors see a bridge-company cartel, while the state highway commission proposals aim to bypass such firms by routing materials through state channels.
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Minnesota
Hennepin Bridge Company
Emmons County
Tiasca
Aitkin County
Minneapolis Bridge Company
Norman County
Security Bridge Company of
Minneapolis
Wilkin County
Great Northern Bridge Company
McLeod
Wabasha
M. A. Adams Bridge Company
State Highway Commission
Changed Ownership Deeds Across Several Districts and Acres
A batch of property transfers lists multiple individuals and firms buying or transferring parcels in townships 26 131 76 to 84 131 78. Deeds range from one acre easements to chain of title across blocks, with prices from 1.00 to 66.50, and include lenders, buyers, and districts such as Lipp School District, Goodridge-Call Lumber Co., and First National Bank Crookston.
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Anton Schwahn
Lipp
Edward Braddock
Fletcher Ryckman
Joseph Schwallig
Max Heidrich
Strasburg Lumber Co
Joseph Volk
Fred Zuwilke
Herman Suieltz
Charles T. Vine
First National Bank
Crookston
Farmers’ State Bank
Roy Ropp
Johannes Zacher
Edward M. Larvick
Goodridge-Call Lumber Co
Larvick
Dacotah Lumber Co
Hazelton
The Brain's Control of Body Sides
The left brain governs the right side and the right brain governs the left side. An electric shock to the right brain causes movement on the left body, while stimulation of the left brain affects the right side.
Something Borrower May Keep
In a folksy exchange Uncle Eben defends a borrower's claim, arguing the red owner never intends to reclaim the item, easing concerns about having to return it or hand it over. The dialect paints a rural scene of trust and delayed restitution.
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Eben
Dog defies instinct to rescue drowning friend
A dog ignores natural caution and leaps into risky waters to save its human companion from drowning. The act showcases loyalty, courage, and the bond between pet and owner amid a dangerous rescue situation.
Postal Rates in Universal Postal Union Countries
Mail addressed to UPU countries costs five cents for the first ounce or fraction prepaid, and three cents for each additional ounce prepaid. If not prepaid, double rates apply except for Great Britain, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Cuba, and Germany (direct steamers) where the rate is two cents per ounce.
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Universal Postal Union
Great Britain
Canada
Mexico
Panama
Cuba
Germany
New history of the European war advertised in lavish form
A Kansas City Star notice extols a newly published complete history of the European war. Bound in Morocco leather with photographs of rulers and military leaders, it covers battles, campaigns, and engagements, with a revised list of towns and famous scenes. Priced at two dollars sixty five cents down and a dollar every thirty minutes.
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Jess Worley
Blink & Blank
Morocco
Kansas City
Papal Conclave Veto Incident Shocks 1903
Recalled papal conclave episode of 1903 when Emperor Francis Joseph ordered Cardinal Puzyna of Cracow to veto Cardinal Rampolla. Cardinal Oreglia rejected the communication, Rampolla was not chosen, and Pius X condemned repeats with major ban or excommunication.
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Francis Joseph of
Austria
Cardinal Puzyna
Cracow
Cardinal Rampolla
France
Oreglia
Rampolla
Pius X
Judge opens foreign language library in Chicago boys court
A Chicago municipal court judge established a library for foreign boys in the boys court. Arrangements with the public library provide books written in native tongues of the court’s nationalities.
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Chicago Municipal Court
Boys’ Court
Living Church
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Emmons County Record
Linton
North Dakota
F. B. Streeter
Pioneer Paper OF the County
Linton Postoffice
Nelson
Taft
Minneapolis Journal
Granville S. Pease
Anoka
California
Commonwealth
Pease
Highway Commission
Karl Wulthachnick
Melcheor Bachmeier
Nicholas Graham
Bridget Graham
Roop
Thomas B. Mastel
Ben Marquarter
Milwaukee Land Co
Simon Schmidt
Hague
Hunter
Sear
Braddock
Idelia Faringer
Louisa Petters
J. Haag
Wm. H. Lee
John B. Scherr
Strasburg
A. E. Klabunde
John & Gideon Estinsen
Leander H. Briggle
Herman Crimins
August E. Klabunde
Clark J. Brindle
Gottlieb Bechtle
Dakota Conference
H. O. Batzer
Mary Schweitzer
Annie Henderson
Arthur W. Olson
Filomena Heitrich
Max Heitrich
Louis Petters
Correy Ridgway
United States
Fay A. Harding
Karl Winchackirk
Frederich Zuchlike
George E. Middleton
Emerson Gang
Hmehrson
Linton Bazar
Agen
Rolt
The
Wolfer’s
Wolfer’s General Store
Fred Gau
N. D
OALGA
WM. J. Gabbert
Wan. J. Gabbert
Transfer & Dray Line
Milwaukee
N. P
Petrie
John Deere
Deering
Welle
Palace of Fine Arts
Pocienes
K. C. Dilly Dray Line
Charles
Carley
Gounty Dodge
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