Nebraska Republicans Name Sheldon in Governor Ticket
The Republican convention at Lincoln nominates George K. Sheldon for governor with M. R. Hopewell as lieutenant governor and Galusha for secretary of state. Norris Brown is touted as the strong U S Senate candidate, while supporters praise Sheldon and Hopewell for their firm, just leadership. The Journal endorses Sheldon and Hopewell and pledges loyal support to Shallenberger while stressing Nebraskan interests will be protected.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
George K. Sheldon
Journal
Norris Brown
United States
Cass County
George Sheldon
Senator Sheldon
M. R Hopewell
Tekamah
Burt County
Sheldon
Hopewell
Worth County
Missouri
Journal People
Galusha
A.C. Shallenberger
Hon. George L. Sheldon GOP Nominee for Governor
Hon George L Sheldon Republican nominee for governor is 36 Born on a Cass county Nehawka farm he grew up there He served two terms as Cass county state senator He attended University of Nebraska earning B S 1902 Then Harvard University degree B A He captained Company B Third Nebraska in the Spanish American War in Cuba He supported railroad rate and anti pass legislation the direct primary law and other measures backed by the last Republican state convention
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Nehawka
Cass County
Sheldon
Senate
University of Nebraska
Harvard University
Nebraska
Cuba
John M. Leyda Estate Loan and Title Services
Advertisement offering estate loans at reasonable rates and services including abstract of title insurance policy security bonds contracts deeds and mortgages. Promotes prompt work and reasonable charges through John M. Leyda funding building.
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Wade & Tea
John M. Leyda
The Leading Man at Parmele Theatre in One Night
Albert Morrison the leading man of Woodward Stock Company visits Parmele Theatre for one night on August 2. A New Zealand native he moved to America at sixteen, studied for the ministry in San Francisco, and turned to stage work at twenty one. Morrison has worked with notable troupes including Goodwin Drew and appeared with the Frawley Alca sar and Keith's before joining Woodward via Burwood Omaha.
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Albert Morrison
Woodward Stock Company
Parmele
New Zealand
America
San Francisco
Ministry
Morrison
The
We A
Hiss
Goodwin
Sidney Drew
Frawley Stock Company
Alcazar
Keith's
Providence
Rhode Island
Berge's Defeat Elevates Public Spirit Across Parties
The piece, by Judge Edgar Howard, lauds George W. Berge for his conduct after losing the Democratic state convention. Berge supported Shallenberger, arguing his anti monopoly record and shared populist principles merit backing, and urged friends to help defeat the opposing ticket to carry the state.
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Hkdgar Howard
Fremont Daily Herald
George W. Berge
Berge
Ile
Shallenberger
George Berge
Herge
Dakota Horses Shipped to Cass County for Sale at Rock Bluffs
Penny Mansi reports 25 head of high quality Dakota horses arrive in Cass county and will be offered for sale at her home in Rock Bluffs. The animals are largely young and in fair condition and may be viewed at the Burlington stock yards in this city tomorrow after arrival.
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Rock Bluffs
Cass County
Burlington Stock Yards
Penny Mansi
Notice of Wife Leaving Home and Nonresponsibility
Notice states that Josxin Kastо declares his wife left his home of her own accord and he will not be responsible for any future bills or accounts in his or her name. Dated Aug 6 1006. Also includes an unrelated advertisement for Pinesalve from Gering & Co.'s drug store claiming healing uses.
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Josxin Kasto
Burlington Adds Vast Engine Order For Midwest Routes
Eastern shops deliver a record order of 133 large engines for Burlingtons Midwest lines. Thirty passenger type Baldwin engines join 100 prairie freight engines, 50 Baldwin and 50 American shops, each 73.43 feet long, 45 million pounds, 8 000 gallons water and 32 000 pounds coal capacity, six drivers and R45 designation.
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Burligton Road
Middle West
Baldwin Works
Red Sox of Shisety to Play Plattsmouth Team Saturday
Nebraska City News reports a planned baseball game between the Red Sox of Shisety and Plattsmouth on Saturday afternoon in Nebraska City. Arrangements have been made for the visiting Plattsmouth team to travel to town and contest in what promises to be an interesting and competitive affair.
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Nebraska City
Red Sox
Shisety
Plattsmouth
Red headed girls admitted free at county fair
The Shenandoah Sentinel notes a week before the fair that fair officials will admit all red headed girls free every afternoon. A genuine hair requirement applies and wigs do not count. Over 100 entered first day, 200 on final day. Page County claims dominance in red heads.
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Shenandoah
Lowa
the Fair Association
Page County
Oil Discovery Reported in Hilton Well West Town
Oil was found while cleaning an old well on E. E. Hilton’s property in Tilton’s area. The fifty six foot well showed water and buckets with large quantities of oil, the first sign of oil in years. Cattle refused to drink the water after yesterday’s discovery and locals plan to investigate and may form a stock company to promote oil industry if the quantity proves sufficient.
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George Bax
Tilton
Hilton
Court House
Milton
Standard Oil Company
Couple United in City by County Judge
The proper permit was issued today by County Judge Travis to John A. Karyonek and Miss Mattie Alden. The ceremony united the hearts by Judge Archer. The couple, raised in this vicinity, will reside in the city where the groom works for Kunsman & Ramee.
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Travis
John A. Karyonek
Mattie Alden
Rock Bluffs
Archer
Kunsman & Ramee
Fall at Home Injures Mrs Peters After Wagon Exit
Mrs Peters lose balance while alighting from a spring wagon at their home. She struck her head and shoulders but no bones broken. several serious bruises require several days at home. The article also includes unrelated ad copy for Stallister's Rocky Mountain Tea and medical recommendations.
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Joe Peters
Stag party at H N Dovey home entertaining guests
A pleasant social evening was hosted at the home of H. N. Dovey with Grosvernor and George entertaining visiting guests. The young men enjoyed music and amusements. Participants included Edwin Fricke Raymond Travis Will White Hal Brady and Harry Phillips of Omaha.
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H. N. Dovey
Grosvernor
George
Messrs
Edwin Fricke
Raymond Travis
Will White
Hal Brady
Harry Phillips
Omaha
Democrats Convene in Nebraska City for Float Representative Candidate
The Democrats of Otoe and Cass counties urge a convention in Nebraska City on Monday September 11 2006 at 1 PM to choose a candidate for float representative. Otoe has 18 delegates Cass 1 percent. County conventions to select delegates meet Saturday September 4 at 2 PM. J P Faure, Chairman.
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Otoe
Cass County
Nebraska City
Otoe County
J.P. Faure
Bee’s Lalative Cough Syrup with Honey and Tar
A century ago physicians treated heart ailment without liver concerns. The advertisement promotes Bee's Lalative Cough Syrup with Honey and Tar as a remedy that stimulates the bowels, expels the cold, clears the head, and relieves coughs. Guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold by Gerling & Co.'s drug store.
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Gerling & Co
New Northern Express Company Formed At St. Paul
A new express company the Northern Express company has been organized at St. Paul. It consolidates the Great Northern and Northern Pacific express companies and will operate over all the lines including the Burlington. The Burlington’s contract with Adams Express will expire soon and the Northern Express will take over its business.
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St. Paul
Northern Express Company
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Express
Burlington
Adams Express Company
Waubonsie drainage ditch contract changes hands
The Glenwood Tribune reports the Mills and Fremont counties quarrel over the Waubonsie drainage ditch. Original contractors Egenberger and Palsall of Plattsmouth held the 11 cent per cubic yard bid but quit after delays. Seth Dean and A Vanderpool of Glenwood take over at the same price and promise to finish before next spring’s crop season.
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Glenwood
Mills and
Fremont
Waubonsie
Uncle Sam
Panama Canal
Lake
Missouri River
Egenberger & Palsall
Plattsmouth
Seth Dean
A. Vanderpool
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
Weather may bring showers and illness. keep Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy ready for immediate treatment. For sale by F. G. Fricke & Co. and A. T. Fried.
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Lerows
Chamberlain
F. G. Fricke & Co
A. T. Fried
Hitchcock’s Exploit: Land Savings for Oklahoma Lands
An Oklahoma land theft scheme is halted as Secretary Hitchcock and the War Department block fraudulent claims aimed at grabbing valuable mineral lands. The report notes oil and gas potentials around Cheyenne, Pawnee, Kiowa, Greene, and Comanche counties, with deposits of cement, gypsum, salt, lead, copper, and silver.
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Thtelbock
Toterth Department
Oklahomms
Sw Tifel
Waxtington
Tseatin
Maret
Ubon
Hitchoeck
Bowen
Cleveland
Uiteheack
Warren
Orton
Chevekiod
Pawonee
Kiowmmn
Greene
Comanche
Beaver
Congregation Holds Afloat Worship at Highland Lake
At Highland Lake a summer resort in Winstead Conasaga New York Times reports worship is held on launch rowboat and canoe with dozens of cottagers gathering on the bay in front of Nockmere Lodge. Dr Strong officiated the first service. No one lands ashore and some fear capsizing during prayers.
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E Highland Lake
Winsted
New York Times
Nockmere Lodge
Miles Gaylord
Brookline
Mass
Dr. Strong
Wandering Water Collector Keeps Two Bottles Safe
The New York Press notes a young woman who travels widely and collects water from every lake and sea she visits. Her bottles labeled Jordan, Killarney, Como, Bowporus and more show the breadth of her journeys. She doubles each bottle to ensure at least one arrival home safely.
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New York
Yiver
Jordan
Killarney
Como
Bow Porus
Turquoise Blue Shirts Arrive With New Prices
A local sale lists turquoise blue shirts newly received priced at 75 cents. The poster also notes various shirt types and a mix of prices including one clean shirt per day and items priced at 1.00 and 5.0, with S0¢ and S205 references.
Railroad Racket in River Riprap Work and Possible Survey Line
River riprap work continues as loads of willows and four loads of stone cross the river for use. Dr. B. Smith, foreman, and Thos. Kempster with his wife return from Chicago on company business. A Rimwood spechtl reports surveyors tracing a line from South Bend along the Rock Island tracks about four miles west of Murdock, with 15 in the party, employed by Union Pacific, though not believed likely. Rumor says Northwestern men may be involved.
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B. Smith
Thos. Kempster
Chicago
Rimwood
South Bend
Rock Island
Hkoula
Hinte
Murdock
Union Pacific Road
Uncock Bitters Promises Purity and Vitality
Ad copy urges readers to improve health by avoiding impurities, promoting pure blood, and a simple routine of eating well, exercising, and staying clean to enjoy life. The fragment hints at tonic benefits and lifestyle guidance.
Why does the sun burn not a summer illness cure
A humorous prompt explains that summer discomforts are avoided by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It promotes looking for the genuine name on the box and lists F. G. Fricke & Co. and Gering & Co. as sellers.
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DeWitt
F. G. Fricke & Co
Gering &Co
Nervine Sold To Restore Nerve Power Says Brother Miles
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine as a nerve tonic to rebuild the nervous system. It claims weak nerves cause heart and stomach dysfunction and touts a guaranteed refund if no benefit, with a testimonial from a patient in Allegheny Pennsylvania.
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Miles
Nervine
Pwd
Rulsworth Ave
Allegheny
di Iat
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
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George L. Sheldon
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Eastern Shops
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Stallister
Rocky Mountain
Tableta Gering & Co
New Express Company
Egenberger & Poisall
Hitchcock
Oklahoma
Taterion Department
Welbag
Wigeral
Highland Lake
Wescott
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