County Exchange: General Interest Selections from Contemporaries
A compact compendium pulls notable columns from contemporaries, highlighting public affairs, social happenings, and community concerns. Readers gain a window into diverse opinions, local characters, and timely events shaping the county in a concise digest.
Union from the Ledger Briefs and Local Changes
J W Pittman visited Talmage to oversee property holdings while Miss Mary Foster returned from Murdock after a year of teaching. Will Wolfe’s stone building nears completion. Dr Walker returns from Texas real estate trips. Hallie Delaney moves back from Lincoln with a train change aiding residence. Newell & Tracy dissolve, Dr Newell buying Tracy interest and Tracy joining Dr Ballard to move to Nebraska City. Reformer School officials visit Union. clay pit ballast plans discussed. Stork brings baby girl to Mr and Mrs M Tritsch on May 31 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Pittman
Talmage
Mary Foster
Murdock
Dr. Walker
Texas
Hallie Delaney
Lincoln
Newell & Tracy
Dr. Newell
Dr. Tracy
Tr Tracy
Dr. Ballard
Nebraska City
E. C. Twiss
Fedora man credits King’s New Discovery cure
C V Pepper of Fedora Tennessee recounts a illness with hemorrhages of the lungs and throat. He says doctors could not help and that relief came after using Dr King s New Discovery. He claims he was cured in three weeks and returned to work. Sold at F C Fricke Co drug store with guarantee and sample bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fedora
Tenn
C. V. Pepper
Dr. King
F.C. Fricke & Co
Tria
Local Notes From Louisville Courier
Mrs Ed Flinton of South Bend slipped and dislocated her left shoulder Thursday. James Stander traveled west last week to view land for purchase. Deles Dernier time keeper at Murphy s quarry had a finger mashed Thursday by a dropped casting. Less Tennant s child drank coal and was sick briefly. John Grimes attached a gasoline engine to his sewing machine at the harness shop to double output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Courier
Ed. Flinton
South Bend
James Stander
Deles Dernier
Murphy's Quarry
Tennant
John Grimes
Electric Lotters Transform Cedar Grove Man Says
Letter from Geo P Parris of Cedar Grove Me claims Electric Litters cured his liver and kidney troubles after prior failures. He reports relief from the first bottle and full recovery after three bottles. P G Fricke druggist guarantees the remedy as best on earth for stomach liver and kidney issues at 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. P. Parris
Cedar Grove
P.G. Fricke
Local notes from Nehawka and area visitors
John Siegfried of Watonka returns for a four week visit while crops face green bay damage. Mrs. Harmon Beck visits Elmwood with her mother and brother. Obenwolte Halmes and Denson attend Simon Hansen's funeral. Governor Sheldon visits F. P. Corbetts in Lincoln and returns. Charles Chriswisser buys his father’s home farm for 16000. Guy Snyder returns from California with a whisker crop joke and Nebraska hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Siegfried
Watonka
Oklo
Harmon Beck
Elmwood
Andrew Corbett
Clyde
Simon
Edward Oberwolte
Wabash
Nick
Peter Halmes
Link Denson
Plattsmouth
Simon Hansen
Charles Chriswisser
Bennett Chriswisser
Beaver City
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Advertisement
An old advertisement urges readers to trust Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea over ordinary medicines and warns against light treatment. It promotes the product at 35 cents in tea or tablet form, sold by Gering & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Gering & Co
Elmwood Leader Echo News Briefs
Master Clark Gustin fell and cut a bad gash in his head on Monday. Attorney Howard Saxton of Pender visited his parents and many friends here this week. Miss Grace Hylton, who has been...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Gustin
Howard Saxton
Pender
Grace Hylton
Waterloo
Lincoln State Journal
William T. Davis
Elmwood
Laura J. Maxey
Peru
Fred Kear
Everett Sanitarium
Lincoln
Munger
Mary Stoehr
Chas. Stoeher
Minnie Burns
Plattsmonth
Geo. Stoehr
North Side Christian Church Parsonage
Omaha
Bessie Siobertson
Jherstein
Echo
Multiple Political Jabs and Quips Touch Roosevelts Era
A collage of opinion snippets and local quirks mocks Roosevelt era politics. Items include jokes about Roosevelts control of railroads, Bryan and Roosevelt ideas, and a lampooned ode to the Teddy bear. It notes marriages, a pneumonia-sparking bill, and light social scenes across towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Every Man His Own Doctor Promotes At-Home Remedies
An article argues that individuals should treat minor ailments at home using Chamberlain’s remedies priced at 1.25 for five bottles. It lists Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy Cough Remedy Pain Balm Stomach and Liver Tablets and Salve and notes sale by F.G. Fricke & Co. and A. T. Fried. It contrasts meat prices with tariff reform and politics, urging tariff revision by Democrats and critiquing Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
For scratches burns cuts and insect bites common to every family DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is the best remedy. It is soothing cooling clean and healing. Be sure you get De Witt's. Sold by F G Fricke and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
DeWitt’s
F. G. Fricke and Co
Contest Notice for School Music and Oratorical Events
All boys and girls wishing to take part in the next vocal or instrumental musical contest please communicate with Mrs. L. A. Moore. Three more girls needed in the oratorical contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Moore
Weds in Omaha Dr. A. P. Barnes and Mrs. E. K. Barkus
The Journal notes Dr. A. P. Barnes and Mrs. E. K. Barkus married in Omaha last evening. Friends were invited to a cigar celebration upon the couple’s return. The note wishes the pair happiness and a long, cheerful future together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Barnes
Omaha
E. K. Barkus
Kennedy Laxa tive Cough Syrup for Babies and All
Pleasant remedy for coughs and colds by Kennedy. Laxative syrup contains honey and tar with no opiates and does not constipate. Tastes like maple syrup and widely liked by children. sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
F. G. Fricke & Co
Demonstration at Asemissen Hardware Showcases Stoves and Coffee
The Mali able Range demonstration at Asemissen Hardware, under J R Voss, features the wives of A L Asemissen and Carl Asemissen presiding. Attendees are urged to test the stove, biscuits and coffee, with eating and drinking said to reveal more in five minutes than lengthy exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asemissens
J. R. Voss
A. L. Asemissen
Carl Asemissen
Special Delivery Stamps After July 1
Postmaster General Meyer issued an order to deny the need for special delivery stamps after July 1. Any letter or package bearing 10 cents in stamps marked special delivery will be treated as if it has a regulation special delivery stamp, in addition to normal postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Postmaste
Meyer
Mrs. Chas. Tignor Returns Home From Plattsmouth Visit
Mrs. Chas. Tignor of Halsey Ore. leaves Plattsmouth after a stay with relatives and friends. She is accompanied by her mother Mrs. Lee Allison who plans to stay in Halsey for the summer. Neighbors wish them bon voyage at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Tignor
Halsey
Ore
Plattsmouth
Lee Allison
Also Mentioned on This Page
the County Exchange
Ledger
Will Wolfe
Robert Case
Reform School
Kearney
Guy Case
Geneva Signal
Cass County
William Case
Weeping Water
Bevington
Louisville
Nehawka
Sheldon
F. P
Guy Snyder
California
Nebraska
S. G. Bailey
Tunnelton
W. Va
Cardus
Ladies’ Advisory Department
The
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Thoughtful
Robert Burns
Missoula
Justice Brewer
Washington
Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Taft
Tom and Jerry
Booker T. Washington
Sagamore Hill
Coughenour
Chillicothe
Missouri
F.G. Fricke & Co
A. T. Fried
Messrs
T. E. Parmelo
T. H. Pollock
New Independent Telephone Co
Independent Telephone Co
First National Bank of Omaha
E. Parmele Plattsmou
County Board of Equalization
Commissioners’ Chamber
Court House
W. Tt. Rosencyans
Wildfield
My Farm
Mynard
Descriion
Wildfield Stamp
Clydesdale Stud Book
Canada
Westfield Bane
Flora of
Ringwood
Royal Standard
Mie of Ringwood
Lord Salisbury
Bell of Ringwood
Victor 2d
Fan
Robbie Burns
Loudoun Tam
A. S. Will