Unusual Land Bargains Across Great West Regions
A lengthy ad offers land for sale across Nebraska Missouri Kansas South Dakota Minnesota and Oklahoma with acre prices from $1.00 to $30.09. It urges renters to compare rent costs with ownership, cites nonhousing benefits of buying, and invites inquiries at the Plattsmouth office for additional property descriptions and arrangements.
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Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas
South Dakota
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Northwest
Great West
A Broad Listing of Town Property Bargains
A long advertising list offers eight room houses with cellars on one acre for 850 dollars with 100 down and 10 monthly payments, four room cottages on one acre for 675 dollars with 100 cash and 7 monthly, five acre tracts with houses and fruit at 850 dollars with 250 cash, and several other homes and farms across Nebraska, South Dakota, and Oregon ahead of rapid value gains. The notice invites inquiries, viewing trips with possible rail fare refunds, and notes a large network of correspondents to buy or sell lands.
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South Dakota
Railroad Station
Aberdeen
Furnace County
Nebraska
Oregon County
Missouri
Wisconsin
North
Cass County
Mississippi River
Democrats urged to attend precinct primaries on August 15
The Plattsmouth Journal urges Democrats to vote in the precinct primaries on Saturday August 15 at a stated hour. It endorses Jscown Trrrsen as the Democratic candidate for Cass County commissioner, praising his prosperity focus and integrity and predicting service to taxpayers.
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Jscown
Precinct Primaries Urged for Cass County Democrats
The notice calls on Cass County Democrats to attend the precinct primaries one week from next Saturday. Meetings start at 8 o clock p.m. with a goal of full precinct representation at the county convention.
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Cass County
Carrie Nation Roars at Audience in Debate Challenge
A newspaper excerpt notes Carrie Nation challenging her audience with a proposition that the Republican party is the bitterest enemy to American rights. The crowd appeared stunned and defeated, with Carrie seemingly seeking a clinch.
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Carrie
Democrats Aim for Strong Cass County Convention
The piece urges Cass County Democrats to participate in precinct primaries and nominate capable men for the county convention. It stresses broad precinct representation and calls for the largest convention possible, urging citizen involvement to ensure trusted candidates.
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Tur Democrats
Cass County
Salary too small for district court clerk post causes scarce candidates
The Journal notes candidates for clerk of the district court are scarce due to low pay. The Weeping Water Herald reports an anti saloon league organized at the county seat, claiming it could benefit the community if properly managed, though critics warn such groups often overreach and sow discord.
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Louisville Courier
Weeping Water Herald
Eoe
Printing patronage drive at Weeping Water convention
An editor leads a Nebraska Republican faction in Weeping Water aiming to secure the county nominating support for printing patronage. The piece recalls a previous nominating bid a year ago for Todd against Mayfield, ending poorly for the faction.
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Evening News
Todd
Mayfield
Pope chosen with strong character and broad sympathy
All Christendom celebrates a pope of powerful character and wide sympathy. The Catholic Church influences secular life across Southwestern Europe, Ireland, South America, Cuba, the Philippines, and substantial populations in the United States and Canada. The new pope's democratic outlook could shape social and political institutions globally.
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Christendom
Europe
Ireland
South America
Cuba
Philippines
United States
Canada
College of Cardinals
Omaha Commercial College Attracts County Youth For Fall Term
County youths plan to attend the Omaha Commercial College this fall. Rothbough Bros. have run the school for eighteen years offering thorough courses, first class teachers, and good equipment. The fall term begins September 1 with board options and low expenses. A catalogue is offered with additional details and potential profits.
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Omaha Commercial College
Rothbough Bros
Cass County Wins Tax Levy Reduction After State Board Action
Cass county commissioners secured a reduction of the tax levy from 9.1 mills to 1.7 mills after petitioning the state board of equalization at Lincoln. The board and taxpayers praise the outcome as many counties face the legal 4 mill cap. Weeping Water Republican notes the achievement for residents.
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Cass County
State Board of Equalization
Lincon
Cass County Board
Weeping Water Republican
Plattsmouth Hosts Joint Institute With Sarpy County
The Cass County Institute and Sarpy county plan a large summer session in Plattsmouth starting August 1 with school closures citywide. Gen John B Gordon will lecture on The Last Days of the Confederacy, admission 50 cents except enrollees attend free. local officials promote the event and honor teachers.
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Cass County Institute
Sarpy County
Plattsmouth
Counly
Wortman
John B. Gordon
Gordon
Georgia
U. S
McKinley
Columbus
General Gordon
Magnificent Reception for Lieutenant George Guild in Plattsmouth
A large home reception at Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Twitchell’s east Vinestreet honor Lieutenant George Guild. Nearly one hundred guests, mainly local musicians, enjoyed a vocal and instrumental program, flag decorations, red white and blue bunting, and lanterns on the lawn. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Miller and Misses Gentleman and Gleason of Omaha, plus Misses Aylsworth and Stiles of Kansas City.
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M. W. Twitchell
East Vinestreet
George Guild
Plattsmouth
City
Mrs. Miller
Gentleman and Gleason
Omaha
Aylsworth and Stiles
Kansas City
Dr King’s New Discovery Triumph Over Lung Ailments
J F Hughes of DuPont Ga credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing a long standing lung access after two physicians gave up. He recovered quickly and praises its power against coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. Sold by F G Fricke Co druggists with trials free and prices 50c and 1.00.
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J. F. Hughes
DuPont
Druggists Permit Filed in Plattsmouth Nebraska
G W Gilman petitions the city clerk of Plattsmouth Nebraska for a permit to sell malt spirituous and vinious liquors for medicinal mechanical and chemical use for the coming municipal year. The building is located on the west half of lot three in block five in Plattsmouth. August 6 1903.
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G. W.iilmann
Statutes of
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
G. W. Gilman
Cass County Colts Return from Plattsmouth Setbacks
Capt Brant's Colts traveled to Plattsmouth to play Cass County officials but lost badly. The team, tired and off their feed, returned with a heavy wallop lingering in their memory. Judge Jessen umpired cleanly, earning broad satisfaction among spectators.
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Capt. Brant
Plattsmouth
Cass County
Pacific Junction
Jessen
Otoe
Brant
Roddy
Ee Cook
Eater
Stayward
Rose
Shrader
McCullum
Kelly
Zart
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Cass
Streight
Banning
White
Arenes
Schneider
Barton
Schlater
McBride
Tuiner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine Endorsed
A reader reports dramatic relief for his wife’s yearlong stomach ailment after using Tuiner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine. The ad copy claims the product is pure grape wine with herbs, strengthens digestion and nerves, purifies blood, and renews vitality. It lists Jos. Tuiner of Chicago as manufacturer and suggests drug stores carry the remedy.
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Matt
Ambro
East Helena
Jos. Tuiner
South
Ashland Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Pilsen Station
Cure A Cold In One Day Laxative Tablets Ad
Advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising cure for a cold in one day. States refund if it fails and notes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Priced at 2 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Hever antiseptic oil offered for man and beast
A porters antiseptic healing oil is advertised to relieve pain instantly and heal simultaneously for both people and animals. The product is priced at 25 cents.
Weather Review: Cold Week and Mixed Crop Impacts
The past week was cold and wet with mean temperatures 5 to 6 degrees below normal across the state. Rainfall exceeded an inch in most areas, 2 to 4 inches widespread, and some spots over 6 inches, aiding southeastern corn but delaying stacking, threshing, and harvest in other regions. Winter wheat and oats are light in quality, spring crops face rust and blight, corn shows steady improvement, potatoes look less promising, and pastures improved overall.
Preventive against self destruction touted in tonic ad
An advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a preventive against self harm and despondency. It claims the tonic strengthens nerves, supports the stomach liver and kidneys, and may deter death by own action. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co. druggists for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
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F. G. Fricke & Co
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