Parodies and aphorisms fill Ashland Journal column
Humorous jottings urge town pride and social gloss while poking gentle fun at habits and manners. Anecdotes touch on postmistresses, marriage, education, and a pocket book found near Murdoch, illustrating honesty and the Golden Rule in local life.
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Murdock
Ashland
W. P. Snell
Silver Street
C. U
O. F1. Eggleston
Snell
Murdock Bank
Mr. Snell
Renueman
Ashland Journal
Burlington rail way demurrer overruled on export rates
Judge Smith McPherson of Red Oak Iowa overruled the demurrer denying government jurisdiction in export freight rates. The ruling affects railways and shipping interests and counters the claim that export rates need not be public. It implies Burlington and other railroads charged rebates must stand trial. trial date set for May 31.
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Burlington Railway
United States
Smith McPherson
Red Oak
Burlington
The Journal Receives Floral Tribute From Mrs. J. W. Johnson
The Journal expresses gratitude for a large handsome bouquet from Mrs. J. W. Johnson, noting sixteen varieties of flowers and highlighting her success as a florist. She also sent several American beauties, described as beauties, making a pleasant surprise for the sanctum.
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J. W. Johnson
Johnson
Metzger Visits Son After Pioneering Years Away
Gottlieb Metzger arrived Tuesday from Broken Arrow Indiana Territory to visit his son B G Metzger. He was an early settler in the area, later moving west where he is said to have prospered. He remains strong and looks much as when he left Louisville nearly twenty years ago.
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Gottlieb Metzger
Broken Arrow
I. T
B. G. Metzger
Mr. Metzger
Louisville
Louisville Courier
Jim Sage Eyes Land Deal After Gallatin County Farm Profit
Jim Sage visited Iown this morning to inspect land for possible purchase. He previously invested in a Gallatin county Missouri farm three years ago and recently sold it at a large profit, netting several thousand dollars.
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Jim Sage
Iown
Mr. Sage
Gallatin County
Jim
Picnic Party Delights Mart Portsmouth Woman's Club
The Mart Portsmouth Woman's Club held its annual picnic on Mrs. Streight's lawn. Guests enjoyed a shaded setup, a geography themed seating challenge, and a dinner prepared by club members. Mrs Streight received a set of Shakespeare plays from the retiring president, as Mrs Moore led an instructional program and spelling bee.
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Woman's Club
Martsmouth
Hf. J. Streight
Tien
L. A. Moore
H. D. Travis
H. J. Streight
Moore
Annual P. E. O. picnic enjoyed by women and guests
The women’s club celebration at Mrs Streight’s and a P. E. O. gathering saw children and friends join a grove picnic south of the park. A chartered carryall shuttled guests from Iley hotel to the site from two to three, seventy places were filled, meals prepared, games played, coffee brewed, and attendees later departed after a generous feast.
Church denounces tainted money at Indianapolis convention
The Protestant Episcopal Church at its Indianapolis convention adopted a resolution denouncing ill gotten wealth and swindling. It states Christians must be honest before riches and that the church cannot accept gifts bought by crime. It warns silence would erode influence and stature.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
Indianapolis
May Mortgage Records Filed and Released in County
May mortgage activity lists Farm property with a filed amount of 27 100 dollars and a release 31 000 dollars. CHP property shows 3 7200? released 4 017 with unclear entries.
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County Recorder
Winkler Acquires Emerson Hotel in Major Nebraska Deal
Glenwood magnate A Tl Winkler, famed for Glenwood real estate, becomes owner of the Judge hotel at Emerson after closing with Plattsmouth’s Parmele Bros. Winkler puts in a 160 acre Merrick county farm valued at 10 000 dollars per property, per the Glenwood Tribune.
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Winkler
A. Tl. Winkler
Glenwood
Emerson
Parmele Hros
Plattsmouth
Merrick County
Nebraska
Glenwood Tribune
Ohio sailors troupe aids San Francisco relief in Yokohama
An American daily reports on the Ohio battleship band and vaudeville troupe visiting Yokohama. The troupe, led by W H Reinhackle, performs for earthquake survivors in Manila and Yokohama, with praise from Manila press for their opening Italia-to-Manila chorus and elaborate costume changes.
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Japan
Yolkohama
Plattsmouth
Reinhackel
Wile
Louie
United States Navy
Uncle Sam
Yokohama
States
Manila
Grand Opera House
Genal Ide
Manila Press
Ohio
Matilla
Tokio
W. H. Reinhackle
Double Wedding at South Bend in 1900
Two couples, Jacob Kline with Miss Hunie EK and Charles Hill with Miss Blanche Wallick, wed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. TD. Rev. Ma. Lewis officiated as guests and wedding party celebrated with a luncheon then a short trip to Omaha amid a shower of rice and shoes. The Klines will reside in Fairbury and the Hills on the family farm in South Bend.
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Otlock
College View
Lewis
Omala
Wil
Rock Ishind
Jake” Kline
D. Kline
Mrs. Kline
Mra Hill
South Bend
Old Farm Place
Charley
Village Improvement Society Elects Women Leaders at Monday Meeting
A large audience in the council chamber supported the Village Improvement Society as it adopted its constitution and by laws. Membership is fixed at twenty five cents with officers elected from feminine members led by President Mrs. S. M. Chapman.
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Windham
Parmese
Mayoriering
Otfers
8.M. Chapman
J. N. Wise
Virginia McVicker
L. A. Moore
C. A. Rawls
Parmele
What are triplets in a child’s quick retort
A classroom scene shows a bright child Johnny answering in simple humor. He defines triplets as twins with one baby left over, eliciting smiles from classmates and the teacher.
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Ren
Johnny
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