Birds and larks join in common chorus
A brief dialogue notes how swallows often align with larks, suggesting birds of a feather flock together in their patterns and habits. The exchange highlights shared tendencies among avian species.
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
10
Anuric promotes cure for backache in trial package offer
Anuric claims to relieve backache and lumbago with a large trial package offered by Dr. V. M. Pierce, inviting readers to send 10 cents. The notice presents a medical remedy advertisement with branding and a call to action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anuric
V. M. Pierce
Bieta
Fortune teller predicts death in a year
A fortune teller warns a man he will die within a year. She emphasizes a palm line and hisses the doomed forecast as the victim pleads for certainty, noting she cannot specify the exact year. The scene ends with his terrified plea.
Rats and Fires Money Losses and Waste in Living Costs
The article argues fires and rats waste resources as major cost drivers. It cites Philadelphia studies valuing rats at over a million dollars in food annually and estimates U.S. fire insurance losses at 419 million dollars in 1915. It suggests reducing fire losses to European levels could save about 300 million yearly, easing living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
England
France
Germany
Bullet Holes in Head Tell Story of Gruesome Tragedy
Police report a gruesome tragedy as bullet holes in the head suggest murder rather than kidnapping. Parents believed their daughter was kidnapped but authorities found fatal injuries at the scene.
Missouri Valley groups announce spring events in Nebraska
A series of upcoming meetings and conventions are listed across Nebraska and nearby states. Dates span April through May and include the Missouri Valley Chiropractors Association Omaha April 21 22. State Aerie of Eagles Nebraska City April 23 25. State Association of Elks Lincoln April 26 27. Modern Woodman Norfolk May 1 2. History Teachers Columbus May start. Bankers Association Columbus May 4. Knights of Columbus Alliance May 8 9. State High School Track Lincoln May 12. G A R Ladies of the G A R WRC and Spanish War Veterans Columbus May 16 17 18. Sportsmen Tournament Fremont May 22 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Association of Elks
Lincoln
Woodman
Norfolk
History Teachers’ Association
Columbus
Bankers’ Association
Knights of Columbus
Alliance
Nebraska G. A. R
Ladies of the G. A. R
Women's Relief Corps
Tragic double suicide mystery ends near St Paul
Edward Larker and Bernice Berth, aged 18 and 16, vanished March 28. Their bodies were found in a straw stack four miles from town, each with a bullet wound. A revolver and exploded cartridges were nearby. Authorities say the couple died by suicide pact after unrest in their courtship. Berth was last seen leaving church and was the sole child of Mr and Mrs H P Berck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Edward Larker
Bernice Berth
H. P. Berck
Miss Berck
Parker
Lexington Girl Winner Declamatory Contest Victory
Leone Bischonis of Lexington High School won first in dramatic recitation at the West Central district contest held in Franklin Auditorium. Rachel Crumley of Shelton High School was second. Blanche Jessle of Cozad High School won first in humorous recitation with Esther Turnquist of Gothenburg High School second. Other schools entering included Ogalalla North Platte Sutherland and Brady Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
West Central District
Franklin Auditorium
Leone Bischonis
Lexington
Rachel Crumley
Shelton High School
Blanche Jessle
Cozad
Tank
Esther Turnquist
Gothenburg
Ogalalla
Sutherland
Brady Island
Home Guard Organized In Beatrice For Training
Beatrice forms a company of home guards to receive arms training and learn military basics so they can respond to a presidential call for volunteers. The unit aims to be ready for mobilization and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Home Guards
Farmers Import Cattle to Beatrice
A shipment of fifty five Holstein calves and fourteen head of cattle arrived in Beatrice from Wisconsin. The calves are for a boy's calf club while the cattle go to Gage county breeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Wisconsin
Boy’s Calf Club
Gage Sounty Breeders
Auto theft ring uncovered in Silver Creek area
An Omaha detective found thirty seven altered autos with changed bodies and engine numbers in Silver Creek area. The cars are held for identification and are believed to belong to Omaha residents, suggesting a powerful organized auto thieves syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Omaha
Auto Thieves’ Syndicate
Clay Plant to Resume Operations at Table Rock
The Table Rock Clay company plans to put its plant back in working order soon. Sufficient capital has been invested to ensure the project’s success and reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Table Rock
Table Rock Clay Company
Farmers Rolling Their Wheat in Tecumseh Fields
Tecumseh in Johnson County farmers fear the wheat is badly hurt though many fields stay in good condition. A few fields appear entirely killed as farmers roll the wheat to protect it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tecumseh
Johnson County
California Syrup of Figs Adverts Children Laxative
A vintage ad extols California Syrup of Figs as a gentle effective remedy to cleanse a child’s liver and bowels. It contrasts with harsh older remedies and notes a 50 cent bottle with full directions for babies children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Adv
Boschee’s German Syrup Ad Leads With Cure Claim
An advertisement touts Boschee’s German Syrup as a longstanding remedy for coughs bronchitis and throat settled conditions. It claims use in many countries for fifty one years and promises restful nights easier mornings and natural healing with air and sunshine. Trial and family sizes priced at 25 and 75 cents. A separate line notes the umpire’s ruling as what matters in baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
United States
Canada
Australia
Adyv
Cuticura Ointment and Soap For Pimples Ad
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment for pimples with a five minute wash using Cuticura Soap and hot water. It claims clear skin when used regularly and offers free samples by mail with a book, address postcard to Cuticura Dept L Boston, sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. L
Boston
Banquet for His'84 Wives Recalls Siamese Royal Feast
W J Palmer recalls a royal Siamese banquet honoring 84 wives of Somdet Phra Parmendit Maha Chulalongkorn. The feast featured gold tableware, intricately carved dishes, birds nest soup, a royal curry, Bombay duck, and lavish fruit including pineapples from Pineapple Island near Singapore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somdet Phra Parmendit Maha Chulalongkorn
Mongkut
Chulalongkorn
Walters
Busboys
Blood Royal
Ayathia
His Majesty
Malayan Peninsula
India
Siam
Royal Farm
Pineapple Island
Singapore
W. J. Palmer
Commonwealth Idea
Definition of wife from a classroom discussion
A school scene features children offering varied, humorous definitions of wife from rib to guardian angel to helpmeet each kid adding a twist. The teacher halts the exchange praising the best definition.
Willing Nephew Sparks Fortune Foolishly
A rich elderly aunt visiting unexpectedly enjoys a gramophone record of her nephew’s cornet solo. The mood turns sour as a recording reveals a boastful line about an extra hundred in her will, shocking the family with the implied intent.
Wild Things and Rabies Spread Across Western States
An article notes rabies outbreaks in Oregon, California, Nevada and Idaho last summer. It highlights wild animals like coyotes as carriers, causing livestock losses including 27 steers from a single rabid coyote and multiple human exposures with 60 Nevada residents treated after bites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
California
Nevada
Idaho
Room for a Larger Company
A child is scolded by her mother for lying and asks where small people go for such tales. She replies that she does not know, guessing they go to the same place as grown ups. The exchange appears in The Christian Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Herald
Unjust Taxes in a Humorous School Exchange
A teacher questions Gertrude about causes of the Revolutionary War. She links it to automobiles, then clarifies it occurred before cars. She insists the issue was unjust taxis, prompting comic confusion about historical taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude
Two Stars Requests a Good Night Kiss
A young subaltern in a hospital asks for a good night kiss. The sister jokes she will summon the orderly for rough work. The exchange highlights light wartime humor and contrasts with serious topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Two Stars
Potato Boycott Reverberates Through Birmingham News
A Birmingham News report notes a delayed potato boycott impact, with local readers debating costs and supply as the vegetable supplies struggle to meet demand amid ongoing economic tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
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Aerie of Eagles
Nebraska City
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King of
Stearns
U. S
Renana
Absorbine, JR
W. F. Young
Temple Street
Springfield
Mass
W. L. Douglas
Ako
W L. Douglas
San Francisco
New York
America
Brockton
Gee
WW. L. Douglas
Nouy
Shaoot
Boys
W.E. Douglas Shoe Co
Spark St
Brockton, Mass
SPOHN
Spohn Medical CQ
Chemiats
Goshen
Ind
U. 8
Dobson
Ted
Certain-teed Products Corporation
Teed
Sted
General Roofing Mfg. Co
Gregg Varnish Co
Mound City Paint & Color Co
Chicago
St. Bak
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Buffalo
San Fi
Milwaukee
Eat
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Seattle
Indianapolis
Atlants
Richmond
Grand Rapids
Salt Lake City
Des Moines
Heastes
Dalath
Londenlen
Sydney
Havana
New York City
Royal Baking Powder Co
Williams Street
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