Canadian farm growth cited by Dakota migrant in Alberta
A. D. Merriam recounts moving from Devil's Lake North Dakota to Dalroy Alberta in 1908. He details livestock and crops gains, a four room house, modern improvements, and a $5,000 hog feeding year. He notes land value rise, favorable climate, and higher long term return from live stock than grain. An ad promises high spring labor demand and government conscription guarantees.
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A. D. Merriam
Devil’s Lake
N. D
Western Canada
Alberta
North Dakota
Dalroy
Dakota
A. DB
Merriam
Canada
Seen in a Better Light on Wealth and Charity
A quip contrasts malefactors of wealth with a millionaire who offered free services to the government. The exchange notes that wealth alone is not evil when paired with public service and generosity.
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick, Harmless Digestive Aid
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, safe remedy for indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and related stomach troubles. It claims rapid relief from sour gas headaches dizziness nausea and undigested food and urges keeping a fifty cent case on hand for any meal.
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Pape
Comic Valentines Dip in a War Year
A cheerful observer notes life improving despite conflicts in Europe and unrest in Mexico and Cuba. He points out a surprising dip in the sale of comic valentines this year, calling it a sign of better times amid global turmoil.
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Europe
Mexico
Cuba
Freckles Remove Freckle Spots With Ethine Double Strength
Advertisement promises removal of freckles using ethine double strength. Directions say apply a dose nightly and morning with a money back guarantee if it fails. One ounce often suffices to clear skin and achieve a clear complexion.
Pope’s simple diet mirrors poorest tradesman’s meals
A report notes the pope maintains a very plain diet comparable to that of the lowest paid laborer. In a separate note, South American springboks are described as clearing 30 to 40 feet in a single leap, illustrating remarkable athletic power.
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The
Vatican
South America
State House Favors Data Driven Agricultural Stats Bill
Governor Neville endorses a plan to require assessors to collect and publish agricultural statistics with estimates where exact data are unavailable. The Naylor bill faced opposition over liability for county boards and farmers fearing grain market manipulation. A separate issue notes railroads allegedly appropriated state lands without compensation since 1896 under earlier acts.
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Nebraska
G. L. Shumway
Burlington Railroad
Shumway
Nebraska Ranks Second in Automobile Ownership Per Capita
Nebraska holds the nation’s second place in per capita automobile ownership with 101,400 cars, about one car for every 12.37 residents, while Iowa leads with 198,587 cars and one per 11.2 people. New York totals 318,114 cars but only one for every 32 residents. In state finance, State Treasurer George H. Hall issues a monthly remittance order to county treasurers extending the remittance window to the 25th of each month for the prior month’s state funds, relaxing some exemptions.
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Nebraska
United States
Iowa
State of
New York
Federal and State Rail Commissions Set Hearing on Freight Weight
The federal commission will meet with the state railway commission to hear applications from Nebraska carriers regarding the increase in weight of car load lots of flour.
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Federal Commission
State Railway Commission
Nebraska
Dafoe-Taylor Bill Creates State Printing Commission
The Dafoe-Taylor bill passed the lower house 79 to 5 making the state printing commission the purchasing agent for all printing, stationery and typewriter supplies for state departments and many institutions. It raises the printing commissioner’s salary from 1500 to 2500 dollars and requires full-time service.
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Dafoe-Taylor
Universty and
Nebraska Senate backs new capitol with immediate action
The Nebraska senate approved Senator Spirk’s resolution calling for a new capitol and immediate action to secure one. The vote was unanimous with no discussion or dissent, but the method to fund the project was not addressed.
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Senate
Spirk
Nebraska
Nebraska Legislature Debates Naylor Information Bill
At the first session week, lawmakers discuss a Naylor bill requiring local assessors to collect agricultural resource data and furnish estimates when exact figures are unavailable, then forward to the third reading.
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Neville
Nebraska
Naylor
Bone Dry Bill Sets Final House Vote This Week
The House fast tracked H. R. 793 the drastic bone dry enforcement bill after adopting amendments. The measure closes shipments into the state and makes stockpiling illegal with penalties. Final passage was expected before week’s end. Separately Senator McMullen advanced S. F. 208 to raise pool hall age limits from eighteen to twenty-one, with 18-15 on general-file motion despite opposition.
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Congress
McMullen
Gage
Senate
Committee On Miscellaneous Corporations
Bennett
Douglas
Albert
Platte
Moriarty
Oberlies
Lancaster
Lincoln
Federal Body Will Co operate on Nebraska Rail Rules
Chairman Meyer of the interstate commerce commission informed the Nebraska railway commission that Examiner W P Bartel is delegated to sit with the state body when it begins a hearing on increasing the intrastate minimum weight of car loads of flour from 24000 to 40000 pounds. The ICC did not favor exclusive federal control and proposed cooperation with state commissions.
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Meyer
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nebraska Railway Commission
W. P. Bartel
State Commission
Nebraska
Reorganization Plan for Nebraska National Guard Bill
House committee reports H. R. 423 to reorganize the Nebraska National Guard. The bill proposes a brigade not exceeding five infantry regiments plus artillery cavalry engineer signal aviation medical and sanitary units. It would allow commissioned officers to be appointed rather than elected, a provision favored by Adjutant General Hall.
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Nebraska National Guard
War Department
House Committee On
Hall
Congress Ends Session Without Vote on Neutrality Bill
The sixty fourth congress expired without a senate vote on the armed neutrality bill. Twelve senators led by La Follette and Stone used a filibuster to block the measure, defying the will of a large majority and denying President Wilson the authority to arm American merchant ships against U booted subs.
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Union News Service
Washington
Senate
la Follette
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
End of Fifty Years of Statehood Beginnings
A historical note traces Nebraska statehood steps from 1862 to 1867. It outlines the organic act for Nebraska and Kansas, the enabling act approved May 30 1864, Lincoln's 1864 approval, the volunteer constitution adopted June 2 1866, the admission bill veto override February 9 1867, legislature acceptance February 20 1867, and Johnson's March 1 1867 proclamation.
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Nebraska
Kansas
Lincoln
Territory
Congress
Johnson
Wilson Repeats Oath for Second Term in Capitol Room
President Wilson took the oath of office for a second term at noon Sunday in his capitol room and pledged to uphold the constitution through the crises of the next four years. He was to be formally inaugurated with public ceremonies while executive business loomed nearby.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Capitol
Congress
Food prices tumbling in New York amid consumer boycott
New York City sees sharp price drops for potatoes and onions since last Monday. Commissioner Hartigan estimates savings near five million dollars, crediting transportation issues and crop shortages, while a consumer boycott is hailed as the powerful market lever lowering prohibitive prices.
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New York
New York City
Hartigan
Nebraskas fiftieth statehood anniversary marked at capitol
The state observed its fifty year milestone with a Capitol House ceremony led by Lt Governor Edgar Howard and featuring speeches by Governor Keith Neville and state historian S C Bassett. The event followed Omaha festivities in October and precedes a June Lincoln celebration with a pageant and athletic carnival. The piece recalls Nebraska’s territorial origins and border details.
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Nebraska
Union
Capitol
House
Edgar Howard
Davis
Keith Neville
S. C. Bassett
The
State Historical Society
Senate
T. J. Majors
Peru
John L. Webster
Omaha
State House
Lincoln
State Lincoln Commercial Club
Shipping losses dwarf wartime merchant marine totals
Washington reports that shipping destroyed since the war began, excluding war vessels, accounts for 10 percent of the prewar world merchant fleet as of August 1, 1914. The Journal of Commerce cites 2,573 vessels totaling 4,811,100 gross tons lost, with Great Britain holding the largest share. Norway, France, Italy, and Germany follow in losses, while Entente and Teutonic shares are roughly 75 and 20 percent respectively.
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Washington
Journal of Commerce
Great Britain
Norway
France
Italy
Germany
County Audits Partial Payments For Insane Patient Care
Hayes county remitted 607.99 to State Auditor Smith as balance due from old care fees for insane patients. Webster county owes 3337.45 but will pay 500 now and raise the remaining via a special levy next year.
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Hayes County
Smith
Webster County
Newspaper Subscription Contests Deemed Unlawful Under Ainlay Bill
House committee reported the Ainlay bill to bar newspaper subscription contests as unlawful. The bill carries penalties from 500 to 2000 dollars. A hearing examined a separate measure to regulate political ads, requiring disclosure of payment and payer after each advertisement and defining newspaper blackmail.
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House Committee On
Ainlay
State finances optimistic despite 20 percent funding rise
The state faces a potential 20 percent appropriations increase with confidence it can pay. It is debt free, holds over a million in treasury balance, and owns 10 million in securities yielding about 4 percent for the school fund. Last year bank deposits rose by 5 million, a 50 percent gain.
Amendments on suffrage bill debate in Senate committee
Amended so as to deny the franchise right to women in presidential and county elections while allowing city votes. The Senate committee has recommended the general file Sandall limited suffrage bill as a substitute for the house measure. Fate on the committee of the whole is uncertain.
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Senate Elections Committee
Sandall
House
Fle
Nebraska seventh annual high school basketball tournament field set
One hundred nine teen high schools are divided into class A with twenty six teams class B with thirty two teams and class C with sixty one teams. The event at Guy Reed's office aims to gather the nation’s largest high school athlete assembly in Lincoln Nebraska.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Guy Reed
United States
Captain Jack Crawford Dead in New York
John Wallace Crawford known as Captain Jack Crawford the poet scout died at his Woodhaven L I home from a month long pneumonia lasting a life spanning 1847 birth in Ireland Civil War veteran and Civil War era officer under General Custer He was active in Nebraska and spoke for the dry campaign during a Nebraska visit amid the dry years
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Jack” Crawford
New York
John Wallace Crawford
Jack Crawford
Woodhaven
L. I
Crawford
Ireland
General Custer
Sitting Bull
Nebraska
American Consuls Detained in Germany Reports
Four American consuls are detained in Germany while Berlin awaits advice that all German consuls in the United States, ordered to Central and South America, have been permitted to proceed. Reports say Yarrowsdale prisoners are detained on the pretext an infectious disease has been found where they live.
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Washington
Germany
Berlin
Central
South America
Sun Shipbuilding Chester Wins Cunard Contract for Two Cargo Vessels
Philadelphia announces that Sun Shipbuilding in Chester Pa has secured a Cunard contract for two standard 10 000 ton cargo boats. The award was delayed for public release but is believed first American shipyard contract from a British firm in fifty years. Other U S concerns including Bethlehem Steel hold similar deals.
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Philadelphia
Sun
Chester
Cunard Company
Bethlehem Steel Company
Sam Company
Nebraska Statehood Move Through Congress Across Decades
The narrative covers early efforts to admit Nebraska as a state starting December 1862 when James M. Ashley of Ohio introduced a bill in the House to enable Nebraska to form a constitution and state government. A renewed push in 1866 faced a stormy reception but eventually passed the Senate. after sharp House debates the committee moved to passage and the bill advanced.
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James M. Ashley
Ohio
Congressional Committee On Territories
House of Representatives
Nebraska
Senate
House
Committee and Territories
Peruna Credited With Curing Years of Catarrh
Mr. EV Lefevre Jr of Detroit reports a years long catarrh cured after three bottles of Dr Hartman’s Peruna. He says Peruna relieved catarrh and suggested it helps headaches dizziness and stomach pain. Peruna tablets also available.
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Peruna
EV. Lefevre, Jr
Brush St
Detroit, Mich
Dr. Hartman
Index of Greatness and the will to uplift
The piece praises those who pursue the common good despite misjudgment. It argues learning facts prevents false motives accusations and notes many will brand reformers as meddlesome. Only bold, persistent individuals endure unappreciated efforts to uplift mortals.
High Cost of Living Pushes Cheaper Meals
Reader notice urges cut of high priced meat in favor of Skinner macaroni and spaghetti as the cheapest nutritious option. Promotes free Skinner Mfg. Co. cookbook from Omaha Nebraska explaining a hundred preparation methods for homemakers seeking affordable meals.
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Skinner Mfg. Co
Omaha
Nebr
Ady
Wedding Cakes Tied to War Rules in London
The London food controller bans sugar coated wedding confections requiring a special license. Almond ice remains permitted but cakes must replace sugar decorations with a thin sugar coating and sides adorned only with white paper and silver leaves.
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London Food Controller
Milly and Billy Secret Story Ties Buffalo Post Traditions
A brief note from the Buffalo Post recalls a motif about stories and secrets. The line implies a cultural sense that good stories deserve repeating when shared as secrets.
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Milly
Billy
Buffalo Post
Definition of an Effective Blockade in Service Etiquette
A witty quip explains an effective blockade as the act of not tipping the waiter. The remark frames tipping as a social boundary in dining, suggesting financial pressure creates a barrier to service.
Low priced American pianos target Portuguese East Africa market
A brief note suggests affordable American pianos could find demand in the Portuguese East Africa region. The idea highlights potential commerce between American manufacturers and East African buyers amid growing consumer interest.
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Portuguese East Africa
Palm Beach Vision of Sea and Color from Collier's Weekly
Vivid prose paints Palm Beach as a painterly shoreline where yellow sand, bright bathing attire, and parasols create a living canvas. The author extols flesh, sun, and water, describing the scene with lush color and jewel like tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorella
Collier’s Weekly
Johnson vetoes bill as unconstitutional for Nebraska statehood
President Johnson vetoed the bill January 29 arguing the core condition is unconstitutional and proposed a popular referendum. The Senate overrode the veto and the House followed. On March 1 the president issued a proclamation under the enabling act declaring Nebraska a state.
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Johnson
Senate
House
Nebraska
Amended Limited Suffrage Bill Denies Women Vote
The senate committee proposes amending the limited suffrage bill to deny women the franchise in presidential and county elections while allowing voting in city and state elections. The proposal follows the Sandall bill and faces general election considerations.
Nebraska Senate Endorses New Capitol Plan In Broad Vote
The Nebraska senate records show support for a new capitol building with debate and little dissent. It adopted Senator Spirk's resolution stating the body believes a new capitol is needed and that immediate action is warranted.
Peace and chewing gum: a playful cultural question
A quirky musing asks whether peaceable people chew gum by nature or chewing gum makes them peaceful. The piece treats chewing gum as a light social prompt rather than a serious issue.
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