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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
8
In a frontier camp, ex-gambler Bob Hampton and missionary Rev Wynkoop clash over the future of a young woman, Gillis. Wynkoop proposes placing the girl with Mrs Herndon to steer her life, while Hampton wrestles with loyalty and responsibility amid tension, memory, and possible reform.
Julius Ruhman starts as guard at Lincoln penitentiary and takes up duties. Reports of medical eye epidemics among the Schwartz family and Otto Schacht. Dispatch confirms death of Fred Kroehler of Plattsmouth formerly. James Lemon moves to Willard Kansas with his family. Mrs. Porter and Letha return from York with Grandma Carper. George Holmes accepts road section between Union and Murray. Zach Shrader returns with calves from Sheldon Estate. praises finest herd. New Year gathering at Mrs. Fred Schumaker marks 30th annual event with local families. August Back Jr. visits Omaha business district.
The Burlington declares it has nothing to hide from the public and will provide open, frank information about operations and rates. Leaders like James J. Hill and others are cited for engaging with patrons, while officials emphasize serving the public without favoritism and maintaining friendly relations with communities.
Two figures sit high above the mining town of Glencaid, surveying a desolate landscape. They speak little, sharing quiet reflections on the scene’s beauty and on related incidents as distant life below remains silent.
Louisvill e report covers Harry Jones and family from Omaha visiting over Sunday with Mr and Mrs F W Schleifert. Oscar and Arthur Palmer and Bert Jacobson return to Wesleyan University. Free Methodist revival ongoing with Rev L Fortman assisting. Dan Phelps reports Chester White sow bore eighteen pigs with no runts. Miss Beth Maxfield returns to Wesleyan. Chas Hoover heads to North Platte to work as locomotive fireman on Union Pacific. Chris Gauer visits Council Bluffs to see Fred Schroeder hospitalized in nervous prostration. Woodmen drill team from local camp goes to Murdock, presents initiatory degree to three candidates.
An old warning notes kidney disease can be insidious and fatal before symptoms appear. It advises taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first signs to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes, sold by F. G. Fritks & C.
The advertisement promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe for children and adults with coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It claims relief follows and notes the product contains no opium or harmful drugs. It urges use at first signs of croup and lists F G Fricke Co as seller.
Mrs. Ray Chriswisser reported in Omaha that Mr. Chriswisser is progressing well and able to sit up intermittently. Doctors expect he may come home by week’s end, after stitches were removed, a sign many friends have awaited with hopeful relief.
R M James of Louellen 5 C proclaims a cure for malaria misery using Electric Bitters. He touts 50 cent bottles, claiming rapid relief from chills bilious attacks and jaundice, with benefits for stomach liver and kidney issues. Sold under guarantee at F C Fricke Co. drug store.
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