Wealth in Nebraska: Farmers Embrace City Goods and Homes
Nebraska farmers buy cars rugs and home luxuries as bank deposits surge from 10 million in 1896 to 73 million this year. Automobiles reach every town, while rugs fit parlor and visiting rooms as young men are trained to increase yields and cash flow. City living attracts farm families who sell grain locally and invest in urban homes, with Lincoln boasting 1500 households supported by farming income.
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Nebraska
Seward County
Orentail
Anecin’s
State University
Colege
Ife
Lincoln
Saline County
Governor Delivers Second Chance To Reformatory Boy
Johnny Atkins, a 12 year old once confined at Milledgeville Reform School, leaves the state facility with Governor Hoke Smith after a rare tour of the prison. Smith brings Johnny home to live at the governor’s mansion, promising a fresh start and future prospects. Bethune, superintendent's wife, says Johnny felt cared for, while the boy expresses desire to stay out of trouble and try to be good.
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Johnny
Atking
Georgiana
Johnny Atkins
Reformatory
Gov. Smith
Georgia
Tai
Johnny Atkina
Women Doctors Among Indians Creek Healers in Gun Wound Care
A report describes Creek Indian women healers who treat gunshot wounds with primitive methods. They shun amputations, use herbal poultices, and employ wing feathers and hollow reed probes to remove bullets, while patients fast and follow strict ritual steps under supervision of the doctor and nurse.
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Chitto Hrajo
Crazy Snake
Pierce
Full Blood Creek Indian Baptist Church
Here
Tres. Gentry
Chihuahua Dog Breed Steals Hearts and High Prices in Mexico
The Chihuahua, a tiny Mexican breed, is crossed with domestic dogs to tame it. It is fragile and sensitive, requires careful care outdoors, and weighs one to three and a half pounds. Noted owners in New York and Mexico prize it highly with pups selling for up to 200 dollars and more.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
America
Carrie
C.V. Atwood
New York
British’ Museum
Mme Patti
Family Struggles Over Birthdays And Father Son Rift
A distraught elderly man rereads a generous check from Frederick and laments their strained relationship noting Frederick’s businesslike treatment of their ties. In a separate scene a son in his prime recalls harsh upbringing and wonders if his father feels his neglect as his mother and wife urge a birthday visit for the child.
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Frederick
Iady
Fred
Velvet bound hat trim shows skilled handmade work
A fragment describes a velvet bound brim with hand made flowers and a wreath, noting green taffeta and pink accents. It praises handmade hat adornments as exquisite fashions and mentions women increasingly mastering home crafted millinery.
Fragmented Shopping Floor Dialogue in a New England Store
A garbled excerpt shows a New England dry goods store scene with a saleswoman praising a customer’s appearance. The dialogue covers fashion choices, hats, brims, and makeup, as the customer interacts with the shop staff and other shoppers.
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New England
Avery
Hinglapdls
Rome
Advice on Safe Cold Baths and Stimuli
The text outlines cautions and methods for cold baths including timing, duration, and technique. It warns against night immersion and excessive exposure while recommending short plunges or sponges and thorough drying. It adds that milder stimulants and warm baths may soothe but can disturb sleep.
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Mosher
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Wee An National Bank
F. X. Mithsimone
Césbier
Elizabeth Riekanabe
Dss't Cosdier
Bank For All People
Kgfe Reckmann & Sauer
Kentucky
Indiana
Theo Ferdinand
Mathias Olinger
Briam Heat
Ferdinand
Frank
Mary Senninger
WM. F. Dilger
Mariah Hill
Ind
Jero
Leppert’s Hotel
Ben Seuffert & Sons
Aleo
Ferdinand Township
Dubois County
Florence Kitten Jr
Henry B. Dart
Ferdinand, Ind
Yellow
Hell Kulal
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