Political tensions and party maneuvering across states
The piece recounts political dynamics in Jefferson County and Nebraska. It notes the grand jury’s failure to return an indictment and highlights efforts by Burkett supporters, Lincoln Grand Army posts backing Burkett, and mentions of Wisconsin Senator Stephenson’s libel testimony over La Follette. It concludes with Prouty’s defeat amid Iowa primary concerns and endorsements of Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Lincoln
Senator Burkett
Nebraska
Stephenson
Wisconsin
LaFollette
Support for Congressman Walter I. Smith in Iowa race
A column urges voters in the 9th district to back Congressman Walter I. Smith over Attorney General Byers, praising Smith as the most capable, conscientious member of the Iowa delegation and noting Speaker Cannon will not seek renomination. The piece argues Smith’s track record and honesty justify reelecting him despite some disagreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter I. Smith
Byers
Mr. Smith
Iowa
Cannon
Smith
U. S. Congress
The Difference In Marrying Times Examined
The article contrasts two views on marriage timing. One person married at 21 and says haste led to long regret. The other waited until age 0 and argues delaying marriage invites swift regret.
How to Lose Some Fun in a Witful Quip
An observer notes the saying about marriage choosing swiftly, suggesting that marrying the first man who loves you defeats much of life’s playful gains and broader adventures. The remark frames romance as a risk with missed opportunities.
Glenwood Gleanings COCAL Happenings in This City
Local notes from Glenwood report visits by Raymond Trisler and others, purchases at Morgan’s, auction plans by Capt. Fowler, and town events. Residents include Rev. Burton, Mrs. Cross, Mr. Day, and many to Omaha or Council Bluffs. Socials feature birthdays, weddings, klubs, theater notes, and upcoming revival services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Burton
Council Bluffs
Morgan’s
Joe Wilkins
Ray Gunselly
Omaha
Glen Mills
Glenwood
Zula Eckert
F. Wallace
J. T. Martin
Hastings
Eli
Charles Kroon
Pacific Junction
A. S. Cross
W. P. Creech
Lester Heinsheimer
D. L. Heinsheimer
Day
Independent Telephone 1 Co
Frank Ridgeway
Kansas City
Wash O’neil
McLaughlin
Joe O’neil
Dillard Bennett
George Crouch
Faye Wright
Charles McMillen
Cody
Wyo
George McMillen
McMillen
Burlingtonsagent
Fowler
Stillwagon
Staples
Jane
iFeb
J. M. Anthony
Center
Manilla
Grant
Kitty Russell
Carey & Fleming
Tabor
Proper Way to Drink Milk Says Health Expert
The article argues milk should be sipped slowly rather than drunk in a full glass. It cites a scientific lesson on digestion, noting curdling if swallowed quickly and endorsing milk as a valuable food, recommended with whole wheat bread and careful for delicate digestion. Horace Fletcher advises keeping each mouthful in the mouth to savor saliva’s chemical action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Fletcher
Watch Boy Oversees Norwegian Fish Harvest Sentry
A Norwegian boy sits in a wooden sentry box perched on stilts along a ford coast. He watches for schools of fish to alert farmers when to reap from the sea and when signaled the villagers move to nets and boats, a practice linked to Nordic and Mediterranean sentinel boxes and Viking influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Norway
Mediterranean
Government's Overseas Expenses and International Bureau Fees
The text notes Brussels hosts an international bureau for customs tariffs with the U S share of 1888 dollars. It also mentions another Brussels headquarters institution with an annual U S membership and a further 2270 dollars plus. The government funds these international bodies as part of its annual expenditures abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
United States
Bruspeje
International Bureau of Weights and Measures
The Braggart Sized Up The Claimant
The piece mocks a self proclaimed spy and warns that boastful talk often hides inability, portraying the man as all talk and little action.
Free Childs Remedy Free Childs Remedy
Mothers seek a gentle stomach and bowel aid for children and adults. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin offers a free trial bottle by mail to any mother who has not yet used it. The remedy is mild, effective, and sold in ten and fifty cent to one dollar sizes with a money back feel. Dr Caldwell offers free medical advice by letter from the Caldwell Building Monticello Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
L. Davis
W. Harrison Street
Chicago
Mary Belford
Coke Street
Louisville
Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell Building
Monticello
Historic Cornerstone and the Wall of Old New York
Historic cornerstones and fortifications on Wall Street anchor the Bank of New York site. The text recalls the stockade boundary as a child’s question about the majesty of the law and a saying on old love and justice, reflecting notions of old law and social norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of New York
Wall Street
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Gilwoop Ormiox
Orstoral
County
Paren
T Cunningham
R. B. Cunningham
Monday Ann Tourspay
England
Joseph Chamberlain
Protection
Old England
Burkett
Jhim
Taft
Pronty
Caroll
Noidand
Prouty
Congressman Smith
Raymond Trisler
Robinson’s
Capt. Fowler
Mrs. A. S. Edwards
C. M. Robinson
Bankers Life Association of
Grand Island
Nebr
Capti Fowler
Glenwood Cigar
EB. Geil
Everett Phipps
Morgan’ Bakery
Park and Lake
Robinson
Janet Record Pike
Omahawa
J. H. Feltham
Springfield
E. R. Herrick
G. W. Barnhill
Denver
A. H. Winkler
Joe Daniel
R.P. Deniel
L. W. Russell
Payette
Idaho
Mrs. Russell
Los Angeles
Henry Oles
Opera House
Frank Colwell
Etta Colwell
Glenwood Lodge
Junction
H. K. Thurber
Salt Lake City
Utah
Thurber
Nan Lyon
Methodist Church
Rev
Graves
Harry Green
Mr. Green
Starbuck
Geo. McMillen
Bluffs
W. E. Smith
Mary Maxwell
Henderson
Everett Rhodes
M. H. McCluskey
Key West
Florida
Ramaha Islands
John A. Suits
W. H. Burkett
Herman
Illinois
Stillwagon Building
Uncle Sam
Burlington
Wyoming
Big Horn Basin
Yellowstone Valley
D. Cle Deaver
Landseekers’ Information Bureau
Leu Ue
Sorghum
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