Delegates Named for National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Sheldon announces a delegation to the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington, D. C., December 8 to 11, including PH Marlay Mason City HW Clarke Omaha William L Vetter Omaha R B Windham Plattemouth W N Huse Norfolk E Benjamin Andrews Lincoln Frank E Edgerton Washington and George F Collins Washington. The congress aims to advance Missouri river navigation and flood control, with the delegation led by Henry T Clarke and William J Vetter and others from Omaha Norfolk Lincoln and the city. Windham recently commissioned may be able to attend after arranging his affairs.
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Hoy
Washington
Congress
Missouri River
Henry T. Clarke
William J, Vetter
Omaha
W. N. Huse
Norfolk
Andrews
University At
Lincoln
R. B. Windham
Windham
Two Quarry Workers Die In Sudden Bank Collapse
A rock quarry near Louisville at National State Company slid after a high bank gave way. August Johnson died from crushed injuries while Leo Buck survived with a broken arm and bruises, saved by being under a crane as others dug out the debris. Funeral for Johnson likely today in Louisville.
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Leo Buck
Johnson
Buck
Mr. Johnson
Louisville
Hoover estate discharged in county court
In county court Judge Beeson heard executors Benjamin and Andrew Hoover of the late Capt. J. T. A. Hoover apply to be discharged and have the estate finally settled. A decree of discharge was entered. No marriage licenses were issued.
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County Court
Beeson
Benjamin and
Andrew Hoover
J. T. A. Hoover
The Sleeping Sickness and its Cure for Sleep Loss
An article explains sleeping sickness in Africa caused by the tsetse fly and contrasts it with healthy sleep. It then cites Mr. George Hayes of Union City Pa who recovered appetite and sleep after using Vino, suggesting relief for run-down nervous individuals.
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Africa
Congo
Mr. George Hayes
Union City
Vinci
Mr. Hayes
Colder Than Winter Prevails Across City Last Night
The city recorded eight to twelve above with a stiff southwest wind making it feel colder. Light snow flurries earlier gave way to clear skies as midwinter frost persisted. Weather in the region shows heavy snowfall west of here, with six to ten inches on the level in western Nebraska and Colorado. Rail service remained on schedule with No. 6 from Denver and No. 2 last night arriving on time. Farther south, Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas report rain and floods causing property loss and some fatalities. Indications today point to continued cold, with slow temperature rebound tomorrow.
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Parmele
Nebraska
Colorado
Denver
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Wurl Introduces Double Wehr Mirror Window Display
Emil Wurl, a dry goods merchant on Sixth and Main, adds a large double Wehr mirror in Kies Main street window. The design shows both sides of any displayed article, one side toward the street and the other in the glass, with a full enclosed frame. The improvement highlights Wurl’s enterprise.
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Emil Wurl
Kies Main Atreet
Wart
Dean's Ointment Promises Relief for Chronic Piles
Panicked garbled ad style note claims a healer named Drugeiate sells ointment that cures chronic bleeding piles and a rush of relief follows.
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Dean
Remains About The Same After Major Operation
The condition of Conductor Jas Crowder today is reported about the same as yesterday. The operation performed yesterday by Drs T P Livingston assisted by Dr BE W Cook was a last resort. The patient is not expected to recover but shows vitality and any additional survival increases hope. He was about the same as yesterday at two o clock this afternoon.
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Wodowsday
Jas, Crowder
No Report Of Joe McCarthy A City Brass Founder Injured
The Daily reports no change in Joseph McCarthy health after a hospital transfer following a serious burn accident at the brass foundry. Relatives travel to the hospital while Burlington officials investigate the water incident believed to have caused the disaster seeking to prevent a recurrence.
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Joseph McCarthy
McCarthy
Burlington
Remarkable Onions Yield Claimed Near Gleichen Alberta
W. B. Sopher reports from Gleichen Alberta that a paper dated November 26 claims Mr. Moore eight miles northeast of town harvested 600 bushels of onions on three square rods. Translating this to acres yields about 3,200 bushels per acre, described as the heaviest yield the reporter recalls. The land sits about half a mile west of Mr. Soper.
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Sopher
Gleichen
Alberta
Canada
Gleichen Call
Moore
Soper
Exposition on corn products and land seeking agents notice
December 9 to 19 exposition highlights beat corn products with moving pictures electrical illumination and prizes. The notice promotes government irrigation lands in Big Horn Basin and Yellowstone Valley with one tenth down and no service charge. Contact D Clem Deaver Omaha or L Pickettt Plattsmouth for information and visits on the first and third Tuesdays.
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Beat
Big Horn Basin
Yellowstone Valley
Crowder Shows Signs Of Recovery After Severe Accident
Reports from the bedside of Joseph Crowder a Burlington conductor battling injuries say his condition has improved since a grave accident. Doctors and nurses monitor him closely as his wife son mother and brother stay at Perkins with a trained nurse, while the Railroad Conductors Order mobilizes support for his recovery efforts.
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Prom Westiceilare Leails
Joseph Crowder
Murlington
Crowder
Mr. Crowder
Perkins
Order of Railroad Conductors
Pleasant family reunion delights Mrs Kinnamon and kin
Mrs Lovie Kinnamon enjoyed Thanksgiving day with all her children gathering at her home. After a long reunion the group moved to Mrs Fields home for several days. Attendees included Chas A Kinnamon and family Will Ruth H J Gartleman H Fields W H Kinnamon Bertha Frank Phillip Stella Charley Lola and Lester Fields.
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Chas
A. Kinnamon
Will
Ruth
Lincoln
Nebo
H. J. Gartleman
H. Fields
W. H. Kinnamon
Bertha
Frank
Phillip Kinnamon
Stella
Charley
Lola Kinnamon
Lester Fields
Chas. A. Kinnamon
Neb
Mra. Kinnamon
Sermon on The Evils of the Saloon by Rev Randall
Rev A A Randall preached at the Methodist church on The Evils of the Saloon. A large audience including many ladies and W C T U members heard an able address arguing for prohibition and reform. He outlined saloon harms, tied them to politics, and urged turning drinkers to higher paths.
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A. A. Randall
Methodist Church
Randall
Ehvonsy
Unclear historical extract from Minday’s Dulk L V Copenhafer
The readable lines describe a person named Copenhafer and references to machinists, honors, and local imagery. The passage is fragmented with many garbled words and lacks a coherent news event or clear entities beyond personal names and vague local color.
Cupid Unites Walter Green and Anna Budig in Winteratown
Walter Green of Melia Nebraska married Anna Budig daughter of William Budig in a ceremony at the brides parents home last Wednesday afternoon. Rev FP Langhorat officiated with a reception that evening for many guests. The couple depart for their Melia home. Green well regarded, Budig praised for her accomplishments and friends.
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Winteratown
Langhorat
Walter Green
Melia
Neb
Misa Anna Budig
William Budig
Dudle
William Hudle
Mr Green
Old Pionzer’s Nebraska Visit Rekindles Local Memories
Old Pionzer Case, now residing near Parnas Conn, returns to the county with his son and father, recalling early Nebraska days. He spends time with Judge M. Archer, shares stories, including a deer hunting misadventure, and plans visits to Omaha before returning home.
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Willits Cree
Thie County
Parnas Conn
Rock Motta
Haldhate
Kenosha
Thie City
Vis
Ciolit
Apent Pratt
Towden
Purnae
Coxeie
Mont
Hiten
Nebraska
M. Archer
Case
Omahchi
Evening News Quits the Field in Plattsmouth
From Wednesday’s Daily the Evening News announces its discontinuation leaving the Journal as the sole daily paper in the city. The Journal pledges fearless public questions coverage and urges Evening News subscribers to transfer to the Journal under the same terms.
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Evening News
Journal
Plattsmouth
Fresh Cow for Sale At Ptak and Bajeck Factory
A fresh cow is for sale with inquiries directed to Ptak and Bajeck's cigar factory. This notice targets potential buyers seeking livestock via the factory address.
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Ptak & Bajeck’s
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