Nebraska News Echoes In December 1908
A Saniness Manager Oficial Paper notes Taft’s cabinet, Bryan’s defeat costs, and Governor Cummins’ rise. It recalls a Nebraska state industrial school fire at Kearney, losses of 7000 dollars, and national committee expenditures. It covers Manson Journal slant on John M Brown, a Gmelich victory by two votes, and a YMCA youth relay mission to President Roosevelt with 1000 athletes from New York to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson Journal
John M. Brown
New York City
Roosevelt
Baltimore
White House
Washington
Pardon Power Debated By Reports On Governor Gumming
Reports claim Senator Gumming as governor pardoned fewer prisoners than predecessors, drawing praise for strict leniency. The piece contrasts mercy in courts with public opinion on pardons, and quotes a doctor about climate for a patient. It adds Iowa creamery data: 552 creameries produced 101,652,063 pounds of butter worth $25 million, with 100,000 farmers and 800,000 cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gumming
Iowa
Practice As You Preach By Winterset Merchant
Charles Kaser, a prosperous Winterset merchant, devised a promotional card draw to reward customers at a sale by having women write their names. Cards were shuffled to determine a prize, but Kaser was arrested and fined for violating lottery laws, then fined down. The piece argues the government itself runs a large lottery, condemning the double standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kaser
Winterset
Mat
Goverment
Rosebud
Kaser
Railroad Conductor Injured In Near Pacific Junction
Freight conductor Joseph F. Crowder aged about 42 with twenty five years service at B & Q was crushed by passing cars near Pacific Junction last Friday. He was moved to Plattsmouth and a leg amputation was postponed until Monday. The operation was reportedly successful but recovery remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Junction
Joseph F. Crowder
Thed, B, &Q .Railroad
Plattsmouth
Pie Social at Wright School House Friday Evening
A pie social will be held at the Wright school house tomorrow Friday evening December 4. An interesting program has been prepared and a jolly good time will prevail. Try the opinion for job work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright School
Clock discussion outlines Hartford firm clock plans
A group of enterprising businessmen met with a Seth Thomas representative from Hartford to inspect clock styles and bell attachments. A future purchase around 1100 dollars is planned with a five foot dial, four sided compass, a 600 pound bell, and a total weight near 2600 pounds. Night illumination was debated but a dark hand dial was favored for daytime visibility, and the clock will be an hour and half hour strike. Ordering is postponed but arrangements allow action at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Thomas
Hartford
Connecticut
Marriage at Silver City on Thanksgiving Day
At the home of Mr and Mrs Wm C Swartz their daughter Mae Swartz married Thomas B McMahn of Sterling Missouri a brake man on a Wabash passenger train Only immediate relatives and close friends attended The Methodist ceremony featured a wedding march by Miss Sadie Reeves The couple were unattended A four course Thanksgiving dinner followed The bride Mae Swartz born and raised in Silver City is a public school graduate They left on the six o clock train the same day for an extended visit in the East They will be at home in Sterling Missouri after January 1st May their lot be a happy one
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Silver City
Wm. C. Swartz
Mae Swartz
Thomas B. McMahn
Sterling
Missouri
Sadie Reeves
Revival Meetings Planned Across Churches Beginning Jan 17
The Baptist, Methodist and Congregational churches are considering a revival service to start January 17. Traveling evangelist Rev. C. C. Smith from Chicago is engaged. He met church leaders Saturday for preliminary talks and will return January 17 for three weeks of services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
C.C. Smith
Chicago
C. M. Ward
Art Program Details Mention Local Performers and Paintings
The program lists Clubfoot Dee seven instrumental solo Miss Daniels William Turner Asa Landscape Painter Mrs D L Heinsheimer The Fighting Temeraire Miss Crawford Vocal Solo Mabel Gibbs Alma Faderha Mia J H Morgan A Reading from former Mrs Clyde Rhoads Corot and his paintings Illustrated Mrs Skillicorn Vocal Solo Mabel Sawyer Mrs Elliott Chairman.
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Miss Daniels
William’ Turner
Asa
D. L. Heinsheimer
Fighting Temeraire
Miss Crawford
Mabel Gibbs
Alma Faderha
Mia
J. H. Morgan
Fromer
Clyde Rhoads
Corot
Skillicorn
Mabel Sawyer
Elliott
District Court in Glenwood Delivers Guilty Verdict
Judge Macy presides as C. P. Hamilton is found guilty of seduction in the Belle Mason case after a brief jury deliberation. Lewis Thomas faces uncertainty over charges of robbing the Bingaman store in Malvern. The National Bank of Malvern case with R. 8. Hillyer is settled out of court. A drainage dispute, W. De Lashmutt versus C. B. Q. Co., awaits jury verdicts amid high water concerns.
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Macy
Glenwood
C. P. Hamilton
Belle Mason
Lewis Thomas
Malvern
National Bank of Malvern
Hillyer
de- Lashmutt
C. B. & Q. Company
Advertised Letters at Glenwood Post Office Week
List of uncalled letters remaining at the Glenwood post office for the week includes H. Andrews, John Sargus, E. Manville, F. Neville, Myrtle Anderson, J. Rowlands, Minnie Walker, Annette Rowlands, and other names. Persons listed must state they have been advertised to collect their mail.
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Glenwood
H. Andrews
John Sargus
E. Manville
F. Neville
Myrtle Anderson
Misa J
Annette Rowlands
Minnie Walker
Ov Warrs
Marriage Licenses Clerk Davia Issues License to John Moore
Clerk Davia granted a marriage license to John Moore of Pacific. The record notes the formal issuance and the involved parties in the licensing process.
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Davia
John Moore
Pacific
Corn Yield Report From County Farm and Local Farms
County farm manager Knop notes strong corn yields from 40 to 75 bushels per acre. HJ Clipson reports about 50 bushels per acre on his land. Center market area averages unknown, with some fields reaching 50 bushels and Mel Stacy’s neighbor claiming 70 bushels. Such yields are large for Queen Mills area.
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Manager Knop
HJ. Clipson
Market of Center
Mel Stacy
Be A Representative for The United Wireless Telegraph Co
Three weeks remain before Christmas to join The United Wireless Telegraph Company as a representative. In your hometown you can earn 90 to 450 dollars weekly with no capital required. Apply at Cooper Building, Denver, Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Wireless Telegraph Company
United Wireless Telegraph Co
Cooper Bldg
Denver
Colorado
For Sale L-pedigreed Poland-China boat item details
For sale an L-pedigreed Poland-China boat weighing 350 pounds with 7 good shoots totaling 75 pounds plus a second-hand cream separator. If not held by Saturday noon, it will be offered at auction at 2 PM on the east side of the square by Dr. Piimpton.
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Piimpton
Church notices from St Johns Episcopal and local churches
Multiple church announcements list services for St Johns Episcopal Baptist Methodist and Congregational Churches. Times include 10 30 morning and 7 30 evening at St Johns with Sunday school at 11 45 and references to the Lords Supper and Christmas carol practice. Baptist Church features sermons on patriotism and faith with Bible school and youth meetings. Methodist speaks on coworker with Christ and salvation. Congregational to hear Rev R W Burton of Michigan and Christian Church outlines morning and evening topics with Sunday school and OC B meeting. Thanksgiving observances at the Institution noted with chapel recitations and Rev Staples remarks.
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St John’s Episcopal Church
Christ
Sumolay
Baptist Church
Staples
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Georgia Genung
Congregational Church
R. W. Burton
Michigan
Christian Endeavor
Christian Church
Poultry Show Announcement Sounds Local Event
Poultry show scheduled in the community with exhibitors expected to display birds. Details remain unclear in the fragment but event likely aims to attract residents and participants to a local agricultural gathering.
Real Estate Transfers November 21 1908
Listings show transfers in Mills County Iowa with cash deeds between Eaton Fletcher and others. Price amounts range from 75 to 3500 dollars for lots in Mineola Malvern and Henderson, with dates November 21 to November 27 1908 and parties including M Eaton C A Stivers J D Paddock Christine Kruse E M Duke and Mills County Abstract Company Glenwood Iowa.
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M. Eaton
Geo. Fletcher
W. D
Emerson
C. F. Reenfeld
Jno
J. D
Mineola
Christine Kruse
Land Sale Journal Entry: Winkler Sells Half of Northwest Quarter
John N. Winkler, real estate agent, sold the south half of the northwest quarter of township 1 last week. The transaction records note the sale of one half of the stated parcel by the agent.
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John N. Winkler
The Golden Rule and The Horse's Feed Choice
A brief note cites the horse's best feed as within reach and urges the owner to act similarly, attributed to Hodgkinson & Co. The phrasing emphasizes practical care and prudent choice in feeding, reflecting traditional guidance from the firm.
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Conningham
Baiqor
Cunningham
Mita
Tf Taft
Joseph Cannon
Towa
Walter I. Smith
Omaha Bee
Senator Burkett
Nebraska
Cummins
Nebraska State Industrial School
Kearney
National Republican Committee
Taft
Democratic Party
Bryan
Gmelich
Gmelick
Pie
T. Q. Records
Walter Breen
Mills County Abstract CO
Glenwood, Jowa
Mills County
D. L. Heinsheimer Co
Glenwood, Iowa
ST. Johns Episcopal
E. S. Bogart
the Golden Rule
Fred Stot
C. A. Hodgkinsom & Co
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