River cruises compared to great European waters
The piece notes Mississippi’s superior scenery to many rivers such as the Amazon Orinoco Parana Magdalena and Danube and contrasts European river travel with travel on the Nile and Mississippi. It cites the Danube Volga Rhine and Nile as benchmarks and ends with a wish for similar Mississippi travel accommodations.
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Darth
St Paul
Ste. Louis
Asteninor
Iudsan
Rhine
Amazon
Manaus
Orinoco
Ciudad Bolivar
Parana
Paraguay
Buenos Ayres
Montevideo
Mississippi
Magdalena
Colombian
South America
Missouri
Europe
Danube
Balkans
Volga
Russia
Nile
Chicago Record-Herald
Local visits and social notes from Nebraska town
William Van Horn Bartlett and family visit relatives in Nebraska. Mrs. EH A Elledge and son from Plattsmouth visit W. H. Edwards family. Mrs D Fox near Kgypt ill with doubtful prognosis. Local residents conduct business in Pacific Junction Thurman Glenwood and nearby towns. Social calls include Harringtons in Tabor and Miss Lulu Johnson visiting McPaul Verne and Hazel Harris. A church discussion on scriptural punishment set for Friday led by G W Moore and Chas Aitken inviting all.
Fruits and Flowers Pruning and Orchard Care Tips
Pruning rules emphasize rolling ground for orchards and summer pruning to speed wound healing. Remove blighted leaves and branches by burning to prevent decay. Trees need careful pruning only with good reason, while well drained underdrained soil boosts fruit yields. Roses respond to close pruning with finer blossoms.
Deceptions of Wild Birds and Their Feigning Fear
The article notes falcons hawks and owls can compress feathers or adjust positions to seem slim or suitable. In captivity birds ignore crowds and maintain indifference as they know food arrives regularly. Wild birds display a bloom on plumage rarely seen in captivity per Cornhill Magazine.
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Cornhill Magazine
Glass Eye Confession In London Eyes Charm Couple
Divenchanted declares that Matilda redeemed his view of women by her candor and loyalty. She responds with joy claiming the happiest moment since a London oculist visit. The scene ends with George hiding his face as the moon hides.
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Matilda
George
Papa
London
London Answers
Sorghum on Selfish Actions and Public Trust
Senator Sorghum argues that constituents would doubt any unselfish act, fearing it signals a hidden, diabolical plot. The Washington Star quotes him explaining how long-time supporters would interpret such deeds as suspect.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Kitty and Blanche on delaying response to threats
Blanche explains she did nothing until an overt act was committed, arguing it was too late to punish him after he threatened to kiss her. The Boston Transcript quotes the dialogue between Kitty and Blanche about response timing to threats.
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Kitty
Blanche
Boston Transcript
Latest Calling Card Styles At The Democrat Office
The Democrat office announces new calling card styles showcasing updated typography and card stock. Designers emphasize clarity and branding with refined logos and compact contact details for quick reference.
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Democrat
It Warn a Success A Young Lady Leads Charity Theatre
A church and mission worker organized amateur theatricals for a local charity. The show earned over $100, but receipts at the door were only $1.60. a friend reported the father offered a check for $100 if they promised not to repeat the event.
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Chen
St. Joseph Press
To Find Out Your Future Husband Rhyme
An English folk verse describes a ritual for divining future husbands. Two girls fast from noon and boil a single egg from a hen never before boiled, cut it with a knife never used, eat halves in silence, then walk backward to bed to sleep and dream.
Preaching and Practice in the Kansas City Journal
A reader heckles the speaker during a prolonged address, accusing the speaker of talking for an hour and a half as the Kansas City Journal quotes the exchange. The crowd insists on vigilance as the price of liberty and a bystander calls the speaker a fool.
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Kansas City Journal
Hairdresser's hurried cut sparks witty shampoo joke
A young woman critiques her quick hairstyle after a hasty cut, remarking that the result resembles a real shampoo, a playful quip captured by the Chicago Tribune.
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Chicago Tribune
How About Home Display at He It
A brief exchange contrasts fashion display with scriptural teaching and labor. The dialogue notes clothing as a symbol of thought and effort, quoting Ruskin on the link between labor and thoughtful happiness.
Coal Prices Rise as Baer Warns of Shortages
A New York Times interview with Georges Ev Baer, president of the Reading Company, states that coal shortages may force mill closures and layoffs. It notes plan to cut 50 cents a ton in April then raise prices monthly to normal by September, amid imports and shifts toward soft coal increasing consumer costs.
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New York Times
Alig
Georges Ev Baer
Times
Divine Rights Baer
Washington
Chicago
Baer
The
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia and
Reading Con and Iron Company
Hard Coal Trust
New England
Mr. Baer
Congress
Trusts Stix Im the Saddie
The anthracite coal trust raises coal prices despite storing millions of tons unsold. Congress gave the DOJ $500000 and added assistant AGs to pursue trusts, but no case has moved to court. A private case against the tobacco trust has languished in the department for years.
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Anthracite Coal Trust
Congress
Con
Department of Justice
Tobacco Trust
Postmaster General Payne caps the post office scandal push
The article reports that Payne has effectively halted new disclosures on post office scandals. It argues Republican leaders and congressmen seek to shield looters and avoid further investigations. Payne orders no information and stays mum, aiming to protect the party from further damaging exposure.
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Payne
Coon dog, fairs, and village notes from Madison
Local notes recount Melvin Clawson acquiring a new coon dog, Sylvester Shuey at Fairfax street fair, and Waning whooping cough cases. Community events include Rev. Wallace’s Lone Chapel preaching, civic services planned, and mutual phone line progress. Also mention horse death, corn sale, travel, and Missouri bananas bought.
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Melvin Clawson
Sylvester Shuey
Fairfax Lash
Maggie Wallace
Lene Chapel
Warren Laughlin
S. Fimnell
Betty Holliway
Himer Cox
Rockport
Clarence Zuck
Cole
Hamburg
Zuck
Madison
Mt. Olive
Threshing Yield Reported and Local Notices
Joe Gardell produced a fair threshing yield last week while Mrs. John Cooper complains of a bad cold. McKean installed a telephone on the Independent last Saturday. Henry Jones offers horse shoeing at two dollars per span with new shoes furnished.
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Joe Gardell
John Cooper
McKean
The
Independent
Henry Jones
Missouri Girl at Theatre Prompts Parish Dilemma
An eastern Nebraska churchgoer discussed attending The Missouri Girl after a prayer meeting. The pastor advised attending both events in one night, praising the play's morals and lessons about Ozark farm life.
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Nebraska
Ozarks
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Pacific Junction
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Glenwood
Henry Ryckman
D. O. Potter
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Kimbrell
T. C. Harris
Cy Harrington
Tabor
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N. P. Matheny
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S. B. Connor
Lulu Johnson
McPaul
Verne
Hazel Harris
Thur Man
Tesse Briley
Blencoe
Towa
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G. W. Moore
Chas, Aitken
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Wales
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Inge
Malta
McAdoo & Dean
Meachamdise
Iowa
Lone Chapel
Bud Woolsex and
L. V. Hout’s
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Sunny Slope
Link Morgan
F. Mi. Strait
Hadward Shears
John Jones
Minden
Nem
Bixth
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D. W
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West Madison
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