Republican State Convention Call and Delegation Plan
Nebraska Republicans convene in Omaha on March 12, 1908 to select four delegates at large and four alternates for the Chicago National Convention. Apportionment follows votes for H. Fr. Wilson in the 1904 general election, with counties entitled to at least one delegate and proxies allowed. Also notes credentials rule and district conventions for two delegates and two alternates. A separate note mentions divorce advocates and gives Pineules medicine promotion.
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National Committee
Nebraska
Omaha
Chicago
United States
AH. Fr. Wilson
H. H. Wilson
Oach
Allenet
State Committee
State Central Committee
F. P. Connick
Wall
Hayward
Lincoln
Ned
Alarm Over Tea Plant Blight From Mosquito Bite in India
A report from Consul-General W. S. Michael in Calcutta warns tea growers in India about a blight caused by a mosquito bite. The disease spreads widely, spraying tea bushes risks tainting flavor, and removing affected parts provides only temporary relief. Permanent control hinges on destroying the mosquito, with scientists seeking effective methods.
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W. S. Michael
Calcutta
India
No Looking Glass Here Says Witty Exchange
A playful exchange features a character noting the absence of a pretty girl and another replying that a looking glass is not at hand. The line captures sharp humor and quick wit in a concise dialogue.
Flats for piano fiends lure tenants with late night music
An apartment ad touts no restrictions on piano playing, appealing to tenants who want to practice after midnight. An agent notes many blocks have tolerant neighbors, creating a market for quiet buildings that still allow late sessions.
Turkeys Now Classed With Game Birds in Shops
A New York Press notice reports turkeys in butcher shops near Forty second Street and Fifth Avenue priced as game birds, with six pound birds labeled These turkeys $2.50 each reflecting rising food costs.
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Forty Second Street
Fifth Avenue
Sys
New York
Grounds For Suspicion In A Lodger Visit
A landlady notes the artist’s arrival with an air of hauteur and reports he was promised lavish improvements by his landlord. The woman then declares she suspects he has paid his rent, raising tension in the apartment.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Nebraska
Loasehold
Ile
As to Old Hunks
A dialogic exchange voices opinions about an elderly man. One speaker defends him as someone who seeks to please others, while another asserts he is cross grained and ill conditioned though later claims he acts to please himself rather than anyone else.
Market Letter from Kansas City Stock Yards 1908 cattle hogs prices
Market letter reports liberal cattle supply of 54000 head last week and 12000 today with barely steady trade. Packers buy killing grades for fresh meat and cooler filling while stockers hold steady. hogs strong on heavy weights, lighter stock weaker. sheep and lambs arrive with weak to lower prices. Forecasts point to potential price declines if the run stays large. Kerr's Pharmacy advertises Urine Luxative Fruit Syrup at 50 cents curing constipation headaches and stomach trouble.
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Kansas City Stock Yards
Old Mexico
Kerr's Pharmacy
Lincoln Birthday Event at Episcopal Church Held Feb 12
The Episcopal church ladies mark Abraham Lincoln's birthday on Wednesday evening February 12 at Major Keeling's home. The program includes an actress, poems, music, and refreshments. Full details to follow next week. Also promoting Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as a safe, non opium remedy.
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Safe Cough Relief
An old medical ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for la grippe and coughs. It claims the product stops coughing, heals, and strengthens the lungs without harmful drugs, warning against substitutes and noting a yellow package.
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Foley
Pine Salve Carbolinead for skin healing sold by ALG
Pine salve carbolinead described as a poultive drawing out inflammation and poison and as an antiseptic healer for chapped hands lips cuts and burns. Marketed by Wanber druvelst.
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ALG
Wanber
Druvelst
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Esch County
Wuseler
A. Lan Wanner
County
Adams
Johnson Antelope
Kearney
Banner
Keith Blaine Keya Paha Foone
Kimball Box Butte
Knox
Lancaster
Brown Lincoln
Buffalo Logan
Burt
Wu l
Butler
McPherson
Cass
Madison
Cedar
Merrick Chase
Nance Cherry
Nemaba
Cheyenne Nuckolls
Otoe
Pawnee
Lincoln’s
Chas. M. Wilson
Mergreve
H.C. Herman L. Thacker
W. A. Greenweld
H.C. Zoeller
Farmers State Bank
Preston, Nebraska
The
Falls City Roller Mills
Magnolia
Heacock & Son
Falls City, Neb
Falls City
Dr. Yutzy
J. C. Yutzy
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