The Great Preservationist Cavanagh in the West
In a long dialogue set on a journey, Redfield and Miss Virginia discuss Cavanagh’s forest ranger work and the changing western order. They contrast old cattle ranching with new foresters, while exploring a family past and the roots of range conflicts. The talk threads through political tension, law, and loyalty as they contemplate a ranger visit and mountains.
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Cavanagh
Lee
Redfield
Rangers
Ross
Sam
Gregg
Philadelphia
Ruitlers
Frood
Punkin Roller
Siegfried
Cannady
Nester
Cattre
Texas
the Forks
Forest Service
Forest Rangers
The Rustler War on the cattle Range
A narrator recalls the slow collapse of the cattle range as rustlers grew bold, gangs formed to enforce vigilante justice, and the land burned with vengeance. The plan, backed by distant financiers, aimed to oust rustlers but ended in brutal killings and fear across the frontier town. Virginia recalls the alarm and the ensuing chaos in the town of Sulphur City.
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Hart
East
Redfield
Ed Wetherford
Nester
Cheyenne
Denver
New York
Chicago
Virginia
Fork
Texas
Eil
Westward Journey of Virginia at Redfield Estate
Virginia travels from the Forks to Sulphur Creek, recalling cattle wars and Uncle Sam power. At Redfield’s estate she meets Mrs. Redfield and Miss Wetterford, begins new social life, and contemplates east refined living amid western grandeur.
Good Roads Meeting in Louisville
A meeting at Louisville Monday afternoon June 9 at 4 50 PM will form a permanent organization to advance the movement for better roads. All interested are urged to attend.
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Good Roads Meeting
Louisville
Reliance Life Insurance opens office in Plattsmouth
The Reliance Life Insurance Co of Pittsburg announces a local agent, W. J. Thomas, as general agent for Southeastern Nebraska. Policies waive premiums if the insured becomes totally and permanently disabled. Reference is made to H. On. Dovey, cashier of the First National Bank of Plattsmouth.
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Iias
Reliance Life Insurance Company
Pillaburg
Life Insurance
W. J. Thomas
Nebraska
Reliance
Reliance Life
H. ON. Dovey
First National Bank of
Plattamouth
State Prosecution Warns Egg Vendors Across Regions
The pure food commissioner prosecutes egg vendors statewide and warns farmers and merchants to be vigilant. The paper notes no local prosecutions yet and urges careful buying as some eyes purchased at stores were reportedly unfit.
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Pure Food
Uae
Pearlman Loss Adjusted by Fireman's Insurance
The Fireman's Insurance Company of New Jersey adjusted the loss on the J. Pearlman property and approved the carpenter's estimate of 175 dollars. Pearlman received a check for the full amount.
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Fireman's Insurance Company of
New Jersey
J. Pearlman
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Lew Virginia
Walt
Nw Saldolt
Hiw
Ranger
Hamlin Garland
Uncle Sam
Ale
Mr. Crvonagh
Berore
Stedderd
Mark
Bryno Mawr
Eleanor
Hvitheldt
Mir Werthronp
Wil Tee
Inet
Agin
Plattsmouth, Neb
THE
Plattsmouth
Reliance Life Insurance GO. OF
Pittsburg
United States
Europe
Pearlman
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