Pollard on Ship Subsidy in Nebraska Congressional Letter
Letter from Ernst M. Pollard defending support for the ship subsidy as a Republican and national policy. He cites party platform, wartime needs, and Navy considerations, arguing aid to merchant marine is essential for a strong navy and economic protection against foreign competition. He requests newspaper support and explains criticism from rivals.
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Nebraska
Congress
Roosevelt
Harriman and Hill
Harrison
United States
Germany
Pacific
Secretary of the Navy
Admiral Dewey
Navy Department
Washington
Republican Party
Thurston
National Organization
House of Representatives
Eaxnst M. Pour Ann
Poley’s Honey and Tar Promoted as LaGrippe Remedy
An old health advert claims Poley’s Honey and Tar stops coughing and strengthens lungs to prevent serious outcomes. It states the product contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package, urging consumers to refuse substitutes.
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Logeippe
Poeumont
Poley
Ceoine Poley
May Buy Bloodhounds To Curb Local Theft
Community optimism grows as residents plan a stock company to purchase two trained bloodhounds. The dogs, expected to be ready by spring, aim to deter petty thefts and night prowlers in town. Auburn Republican ads promote Pineuies with a druggist selling them for $1.00 claiming rheumatic relief.
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Auburn
Pivesalve Carbolized Poultice Sold by AG. Wanner
Carbolized poultice advertised to draw out inflammation and poison. Antiseptic properties claim to ease burns to hands and lips. Sold by AG. Wanner, druggist.
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AG. Wanner
Answer to church visit sparks playful boast in Boston couple
Harper's Weekly recounts a Boston man who, dragged to services by his wife, teases her about not listening to sermons. She blushes as he accuses her of admiring the diamonds on the woman ahead, and she retorts about sermons and statics, revealing a witty exchange.
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Boston
Harper's Weekly
Mickly
Not by Observation in The Young Man of the World
A Q&A with United States Senator Beveridge about his book The Young Man of the World. When asked how he learned the many lessons he shares, he emphasizes that experience is the key, noting it was not by observation but by real-life trials and mistakes.
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United States
Beveridge
Sign Language Solves Egg Trade and Tram Talk Tale
During the Russo Japanese war correspondents failed to find the local names for eggs in Manchuria until a genius used a hand gesture. A Moscow to Mt Petersburg traveler forgot the word for a tram stop and awkwardly relied on mispronounced phrases.
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Manchuria
Moscow
Mt. Petersburg
Concert ends in intoxicating thunder of night
The paper reports a lively concert last night with music described as intoxicating and a strong sense of immersion for attendees while readers felt the moment keenly.
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Bill
Freddie
Love Childhood and Its Joys Inspiring Youth
A reflection on childhood innocence and happiness by Jean Jacques Rousseau. The author laments adults stripping children of simple joys and urges preserving a time of smiles and peace in young lives.
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Jean Jacygnes Rowsseau
Never Burnt Before Farmhouse Visit
A wartime era reader notes a summer boarder asking how to reach Farmer Skinner's house. The station lounger's reply implies unfamiliarity with the route and a need for explicit directions, revealing local misdirection or uncertainty in travel.
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Keet
One Man's Wisdom and a Fading Resolve
A fragmentary note recalls Oldlweh offering an excuse for declining to lie in a cemetery. Solivitar recalls he might be at sea and would have no use then. Robby appears as a missing or mis-placed name in the murky snippet.
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Pollard
Eorror
A. G. Wanner
Chas. H. Wilson
Chas. M. Wilson
Directors
C. Margrave
H.C. Herman L. Thacker W.A Greenwold
C, Zoedler
Farmers State Bank
Preston, Nebraska
The
Falls City Roller Mills
P. S. Heacock & Son
Falls City, Neb
Pennsylvania
John Luther Long
Madame Butterfly
Nan
Leffy
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