Bathing critique sparks debate on cleanliness and health
The piece surveys Dr Robertson and others arguing over bathing and soap, contrasting modern hygiene with a satirical call to end washing. It notes editorials on cleanliness, health, and the social pushback against frequent baths and soap usage. The scene shifts to a humorous preacher and a Corner club, showing midwestern town life and local quirks.
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Daarter
Chicago
Robertson
Fle
Itsun
Archibald Allison
Real Estate Transfers and Amendments to Nebraska Mutual Life
Real estate transfers listed from December 1 to 4 1903 include W W and W to Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co assignments with various lot section details and values. Proposed amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of the Nebraska Mutual Life Insurance Company are summarized from a September 1903 meeting, outlining officers directors dues assessments and beneficiary rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co
Assig
Easere
F. Schulz
A. Schulz
M. Anthony
CFEF
Pierce
A. Noble
M. G. Warner
C. A. Cole
Wm. K. Potter
H. S. Johnston
Security Investment Co
W. B. McKinley
L. H. Headstrom
J. E. Wailberg
Stromsburg
H. C. Beebe
M. McFadden
Iowa Loan and Trust Co
A. Schott
The
Nebraska Mutual Life Insureance Company
Nebraska
Board of Directors
Nebraska Mutual Life Insurance Company
Bulletin
Special Sale of New York Apples to Start December 19 1903
A local notice announces a special sale of New York apples on Saturday December 19 and Monday December 21 1903. The advertisement also mentions a new line of produce following the apple sale.
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New York
W. O. Johnson
DRY GOODS Boots and Shoes Overshoes Advertisement
This ad touts dry goods including boots and shoes and overshoes claiming top quality at prices as low or lower than competitors. It urges inspection, emphasizes quality over cheapness, and highlights a user friendly grocery department to aid housewives in obtaining purest products.
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Heaven
Glory’s Gate
Hades
Hell
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Freathy
Cain
Ours
Rtson
Kansas City Journal
Stewart and Turner
Cambridge, O
H. H. Campbell
George Gregg
Charlie Burkhart
Doc
Johnson
Keene Ludden
Keene
E. L. King
King
Executive Board
Carnegie
Moderata
East Side Square
Osceola
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