Upper River Boats Prosper in Missouri Trade
Captain Isaac P. Baker of Benton Packet Co. in Bismarck discusses the upper Missouri River fleet operating five boats and five barges between Sioux City and Fort Benton, Montana. The fleet handles 32 207 tons annually, uses three steamers and two gasoline vessels, and plans a new boat for this year.
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Missouri River Navigation Congress
Sioux City
Isaac P. Baker
Bismark
N. D
Upper
River
Missouri
Omaha
Kansas City
Missouri River
Baker
Old Pioneer Reads Beans and Pioneering Cooking Tale
A reminiscence recounts an 1864 Montana to Utah journey where four pounds of beans bought for $1.25 each failed to soften after multiple boils. The group, using bacon and water as substitutes for coffee, persisted through days of hard beans, blaming altitude water and historic remnant bean supply for the stubborn meal.
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Sa.m
E. W
St. Joseph
Montana
Salt Lake City
Forts Bridges
Hallack
Fort
Johnson
Towns Infected by Rumor and Suspicion
The Nebraska City News urges guarding against rumors and condemning without a hearing. It recounts a test in which locals sought opinions from respected men about a citizen, and all agreed only on suspicion without hearing the accused. It warns readers to demand due process and to question hearsay before judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Nebraska City News
Departed for Oklahoma With Household and Farm Stock
George and William Hild and M. E. Coleman left last night with their household effects and farming utensils. They plan to settle in the sunny south. The Hild brothers bought farms while Mort Coleman has rented.
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George
William Hild
M. E. Coleman
Hild
Mort
Bates couple depart for Winchester to visit ailing father
Last evening J. T. Bates and wife left Illinois for Winchester where they were summoned by the illness of J. T. Bates Sr. A 75 year old, he is Bates Jr.’s father. The couple will stay a week to ten days, touring the childhood locales.
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J. T. Bates
Winchester
Illinois
J. T. Bates, Jr
East
Fred Kroehler Jr Dies in Sheridan Wyoming
A Sheridan telegram reports the death of Fred Kroehler Jr a former Plattsmouth resident at 6 20 this morning. He lived here for years rearing a large family now scattered with Edward Kroehler in Sheridan. The body will be brought to Plattsmouth for burial arriving Friday morning funeral from Burlington train No 4 about 10 o clock. The exact cause is unknown but asthma troubles drove him to high altitude with his son Edward.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Fred Kroehler, Jr
Kroehler
Plattsmouth
Edward
Sheriden
Burlington
Sunny Kansas Birth Brings Hope To Local Jewelers
In Waukeeney Kansas Ezra W Crabill, a former citizen now running a jewelry business, celebrates the birth of a healthy boy last Saturday. His wife is the proud mother and the family reports both mother and child doing well amid hopeful times.
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Waukeeney
Kansas
Sunny
Sonny
E. W. Crabill
Ezra
Sick Child Aleta Stenner Suffering From Possible Appendicitis
Little Aleta Stenner daughter of Jacob Stenner has been very ill for several days with what is pronounced appendicitis. The family hopes she may recover without an operation if possible.
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Aleta Steenner
Jacob Stenner
Visit in the Southland Visit in the Southland
A fast mail trip took Ed Becker and family George Volk and family George Wal linger and family P C Hansen and mother Mrs P J Hansen Mr and Mrs J F Hennings and daughters to Omaha then to Pocasset Oklahoma to visit friends and see the country in winter They will visit Cass county colony members including Chas Chassett John Hennings and Peter Volks at various homes in the area.
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Omaha
Rock Island
Pocasset
Oklahoma
Ed Becker
George Volk
George Wallinger
P. C. Hansen
P. J. Hansen
J. F. Hennings
Louise
Ellen
Chas. Chassett
F. J. Hennings
John Hennings
Wallingers, Beckers and Volks
Peter Volks
Cass County
Burlington Evades injunction action in reconsignment charge
Lincoln dispatch reports State Railway commission finds Burlington's schedule evasive citing the injunction against railroads to curb reconsignment charges. The railroad says it applies only to Omaha and Nebraska dealers, while commissioners warn such tagging undermines the law and may force shipper litigation. Referenced federal injunctions on lumber rates accompany the issue.
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Lincoln
State Railway Commission
Munger
Burlington
State Commission
Omaha
Nebraska
Hanford
Federal Court
State of Washington
Godwin Family Returns From Southern Visit
E. M. Godwin and daughter Mollye returned last night from a three week trip in the south. They visited Gordonville Texas for a few days where Mollye joined a youth crowd for a horseback ride to artisian wells. She gathered mistletoe and enjoyed summerlike weather. Mollye was hosted by several parties and excursions during the trip.
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E. M. Godwin
Mollye
Gordonville
Texas
Miss Mollve
Embarks In Photography By Deaf Mute Photographer
Bertie C. Dalzell a deaf mute photographer has started a view business from his home. He shoots the views returns proofs and accepts orders, promising prompt completion. Dalzell is described as a skilled and trustworthy workman who left for Pacific Junction this morning to seek work.
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Bertie C. Dalzell
Mr. Dalzell
Dalzell
Pacific Junction
Johnson completes plastering new home addition for Wiles
Yesterday Harry Johnson finished plastering a sixteen by twenty four foot two story addition to Thomas Wiles west of the city. The expansion adds significant living space and includes a heating plant installed by A. L. Asemissen & Sons to warm the entire house.
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Harry Johnson
Thomas Wiles
Wiles
A. L. Asemissen & Sons
Train service restored on the Missouri Pacific line
Farmers along the county expected a Monday return but found the merry go round train removed again from the Journal line. The service had paid well and provided good accommodation, yet the Missouri Pacific remains inconsistent in its schedule and reliability.
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Missouri Pacific
Jacksonian Banquet Honors Bryan in Omaha Dinner
Four hundred guests gathered for the Jacksonian Club in Omaha with W. J. Bryan as guest of honor. Speakers included C. S. Thomas Hitchcock Allen and Dunn. Bryan urged ethics in public life, praised Jeffersonian equality, and warned of mercenary politics and trusts.
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Jacksonian Club
Omaha
New Orleans
W. J. Bryan
C. S. Thomas
Colorado
Hitchcock
United States
William V. Allen
Nebraska
S. J. Dunn
C. J. Smyth
Bryan
Carl F Weber Returns to Home Company in Plattsmouth
Carl F Weber, formerly with the Nebraska Lighting company and more recently with the Omaha light company, has accepted a position with the home company in Plattsmouth. He will perform special work for them during the remainder of the winter. Weber is well liked here and will be welcomed as a citizen of Plattsmouth by many friends.
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Carl F. Weber
Nebrska Lighting Company
Omaha Light Company
Carl
Plattsmouth
Thanking Friends for Support After Loss
We express gratitude for the neighbors and friends who cheered and aided us during illness and death of our wife and mother. Special thanks to the Loyal Mystic Legion Odd Fellows Daughters of Rebekah and shop boys. Signed by F. F. Buttery and daughter Margaret along with J. J. Nejedly Anton Luhasek Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zitka John Zitka and son Charley.
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Loyal
Mystic Legion
Odd Fellows
Rebekah
Shop Boys
F. F. Buttery
Margaret
J. J. Nejedly
Anton Luhasek
Joseph Zitka
John Zitka
Charley
Grain Prices Rule Higher As Market Bull Element Persists
The article explains that grain prices for wheat corn and oats rise weekly due to favorable crops and buyer optimism. It notes farmers’ financial comfort and a bullish market sentiment, citing a county farmer with 14000 in a bank as example of waiting for better prices. The piece argues the bull market remains and prices may climb further.
Death of Mrs Niel Horne in Oak Nebraska
The Nebraska City Press reports the sudden death of Grace Montgomery Horne formerly Miss Grace Montgomery of Oak Nebraska and teacher at Plattsmouth high school. She died at her parents home in Oak at 1 AM Sunday after a month of illness. She was married in July to Niel Horne of Syracuse. The body will be buried in Syracuse with funeral services Thursday at 10:30 AM. Mr Horne receives community sympathy. A. A. Bischof travels to Oak.
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Nebraska City
Niel Horne
Grace Montgomery
Plattsmouth
Oak
Nebraska
Syracuse
Hornes
Delegates Named for Missouri River Navigation Meet
The World-Herald reports C. C. Parmele H. N. Dévey and R B. Windham chosen as Sioux City delegates for the January 22 23 Missouri River Navigation convention. The editor urges a city meeting to add six delegates to press for river traffic restoration and transfer station status, boosting local freight and jobs.
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World-Herald
Lincoln
Sioux City
C. C. Parmele
H. N. Dévey
RB. Windham
St. Joseph
Omaha
Cure for Malaria Miseries Promoted in 50 Cent Bitters
R M James of Louellen lauds Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria misery and related ailments. The tonic claims to rapidly relieve chills bilious attacks and jaundice and is sold at Fricker Co. drug store with a guarantee.
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R. M. James
Louellen
5. C
F. C. Fricker& Co
Readers renew subscriptions praise new semi weekly edition
Journal readers visiting the office express satisfaction with the new semi weekly format at 31.50 yearly. Names from across towns list renewals including Mei singers from Cedar Creek and Union residents C E Edmisten and J Reynolds. Hart & Son ads promote Pancake flour and Maple syrup while Gering & Co tout Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at 35c.
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Journal
Peter Meisinger
Cedar Creek
Henry Snake
Eagle
Geo. Hild
Minco
Okla
J. P.meisinger
Plattsmouth
Geo. P. Meisinger
C. F. Harris
C. E. Edmisten
Union
Walt Hill
J. T. Reynolds
G. A. Wenke
Pierce
Frank Sheldon
Nehawka
G. W. Harshman
Avoca
H. C. Long
Murray
Wm. Wohlfarth
DS. Yost
Traer
Kan
E. H. Lampson
Omaha
Hart & Son
Hollister
Gering & Co
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Ephorr Journal
Iinois
Fred Kroehler
Aleta Stenner
Southland
Andrew Jackson
John P. Bridges
Jessen
Supreme Court
Andrew Donovan
Edward Fischer
Bridges
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