Final unveiling of Wescott's green dollar clock event
At Wescott's Sons the clock unveiling drew a large crowd as Cliff C. Wescott officiated. Prizes of three and two green dollars were announced from times 10 60 01 and 10 50 03 with local winners P A McCrary and Hugo Asemssen. The firm praised the promo as a successful advertising tactic alongside its newspaper campaign.
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Wescott's
Wescott’s Sons
Cliff C. Wescott
Weascott's Sons
Wescott
George L. Farley
Mr. Weecott
P. A. McCrary
Hugo Asemssen
Avoca area sees planned rabbit slaughter spree by Bates duo
In Avoca area a bold pair, George and Lee Bates, plan to slaughter wild game and collect pelts and carcasses around southern Cass. The mission warns locals to secure pets and keep children indoors as heavy shooting is expected and special correspondence promises narrow escapes. The Bates brothers traveled on the M. P. train with an arsenal not seen in days, aiming to return early next week unless ambushed. Separately, Mayor Sattler’s son, injured in a downhill sledding accident, recovers indoors after sled paint punctured his thigh. the incident stemmed from a Brooks boy leaving his sled in the path.
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Avoca
Roosevelt
Africa
George
Lee Bates
Cass
T. R
Sattler
Brooks
Brookes
Dr Shoop Prescriptions Improve Weak Stomach Heart and Kidneys
Dr Shoop claims his Restorative targets the cause of weak stomach heart or kidneys by addressing inner nerves and their control. He asserts quick improvements after a few days and that leading druggists dispense and recommend the remedy.
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Shoop
All Dealere
John Spence Visits City From Eight Mile Grove Farm
Eight Mile Grove resident John Spence, a well known local figure, is in the city today arriving from his farm early morning.
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John Spence
Eight Mile Grove Precinct
Old Gentleman Falls On Walk At Masonic Home
E C Sutphien, 80, a long time Masonic Home figure, slipped on the fey walk yesterday afternoon and sustained a severe scalp wound. He remained unconscious at a late hour with poor prospects for recovery, his age aggravating the severity of the fall.
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E. C. Stutphien
Masonic Home
Mr. Sutphen
Local craftsman ships three barrels of age wine
Charles Miller living south of the city yesterday shipped three barrels of his home made wine to his brother John in Omaha. Miller makes rice wine from grape juice and is gaining a reputation as a wine merchant. The wine is aged several years and kept in a fine cellar, with local demand growing.
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Charles Miller
John
Omaha
Miller
Dr Shoop’s Cough Remedy Promoted By Druggists
Advertises Dr Shoop’s Cough Remedy noting its plant based extract from a mountainous shrub. Claims gentle healing for coughs and bronchial membranes and suitability for young children. Urges mothers to demand the product and states it is sold by all druggists.
Knights of Pythias Elect Elmwood Lodge Officers
At the regular meeting of Crescent Lodge No 91 Elmwood Knights of Pythias officers for the coming year were elected Chancellor Commander William Mueller Vice Chancellor J C Munger Prelate Kidney James K R Master of Arms A G Reid Therm Guard Wm Deles Dornier Outer Guard Rdwad Ernest Grand Chancellor Denney of Omaha spoke on the Order's foundation. Brother W Resen from Plttmouth also delivered remarks of note.
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Cresent Lodge No. 91
Knights of Pythias of Elmwood
William Mueller
C. Munger
Kidney James K
B. J. Jeary
A. G. Reid
Deles Dornier
Ernest
Denney
Omaha
Wis
Resencans
Pinttemouth
Tuiner American Elixir of Bitter Wine Promises Strength
An advertisement touts Tuiner American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a tonic to restore strength and aid digestion. It claims to sharpen appetite, provide mild laxative effects, calm nerves, and act as a general tonic available at drug stores. Mail offer includes a calendar for 10 cents postage.
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Tuiner
Jos. Tuiner
Ashland Ave
Chicago
Ill
Calander
Sells Another Pony From Gilmour Stud
William Gilmour, noted Shetland pony breeder, visited the city with a fine pony for sale to John Simons of Omaha a wholesale furniture dealer. Simons agreed to pay 125 dollars and the animal will be shipped today by express, crated by Hild and Sattler.
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William Gilmour
John Simons
Omaha
Mr. Simons
Mr. Gilmour
Weeping Water Visitor Calls on Sunday Visit
Henry Kehne arrived from Weeping Water to handle business and visit his brother Fred west of the city. He was a pleasant caller at the annal office and will be warmly welcomed in the city.
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Henry Kehne
Weeping Water
Fred
Annal
Marshall Field
Dr Shoop Health Coffee Advertised As Substitute
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop Health Coffee as a grain based substitute to coffee. It claims to mimic real coffee flavor with toasted grains malt and nuts and promises easy instant preparation.
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Dr. Shoop
Beemer native Gus Penn visits family after winter injury
Gus Penn of Beemer came Tuesday night with his family for a several day visit. He is on the disabled list after slipping on ice and suffering a severe bruise and a badly sprained wrist. The injury prevents him from his duties, so he chose to return home to recover and see kin.
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Gus Penn
Beemer
Gus
Preventles Candy Cold Cure Tablets Promised to Help
Drugstore ads claim Preventles offer four advantages over other cold remedies: no quinine, gentle taste like candy, near instant relief, and a large 48 tablet box priced at 25 cents. Also marketed as suitable for feverish children and available from all dealers.
Horn and family visit in city with Hasslers
George Horn and two Hay Springs sons are visiting the city with Wm Hassler and family for several days. Mr Horn is well known here from years past. The late Frank Svoboda spent about seventeen months at his farm near Hay Springs seeking health with no success.
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George Horn
Hay Springs
Wm, Hassler
Mr. Horn
Frank Svoboda
Mark White Visits Old Friend Near Rock Bluffa
Mark White traveled from his home near Rock Bluffa to handle business. He was accompanied home by Col. Jacob W. Vallery who will stay several days with his longtime friend in the area.
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Mark White
Rock Bluffa
Col
Jacob W. Vallery
Seven Sights
Ice harvest expands as crews sought in busy season
Ten to twelve inch ice fills Egenberger and McDaniel houses as McMahen Sons seek 15 to 20 more teams at top wages. The new Burlington underpass eases hauler risk and incline work, while a large corn show draws many farmers to Omaha and Christmas shopping.
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McMahen & Sons
Egenberger's
J. E. McDaniel
Burlington
Main Street
McMahen & Son
Omaha
Metropolia
Ear and throat ailment durations noted by Dr. Oll
A brief medical note cites Dr. Thomas Oll and lists rapid onset symptoms with time frames for ear ache within two minutes and sore throat within twelve hours, alongside other pains and hoarseness. The fragment references a monarch figure and a series of conditions.
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Thomas Eclectric
Farmer R R Nickles Visits City for Business
R R Nickles, a well known farmer from Rock Bluffs precinct, spent this morning in the city attending to business matters.
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R. R. Nickles
Rock Bluffs Precinct
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Clear Skin and Mind
An old advert claims most skin eruptions come from impure blood and promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a blood tonic that will make you clear-eyed, clear-brained, and clear-skinned.
Bargains in Real Estate Offered in Northern Nebraska
Real estate bargains in Brown and Rock counties and other northern Nebraska areas offered for sale or trade for income property or merchandise. Contact Frank ONeill in Plattsmouth White 207 or phone White 207. R G Leland guarantees better terms than you can obtain yourself.
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Brown
Rock
Nebraska
Frank O'Neill
Plattamouth
White
Will Vallery Visits City on Business Matters
Will Vallery of the precinct arrived yesterday afternoon to look after business matters in the city.
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Will Vallery
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Storn
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Perkins
Bert M. Harvey
Bert
Harvey
George Smith
Smith
Kansas City
Louis Hanson
Edison
Neb
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Lowney
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