Rise of Dr. Hall From Brickyard to Washington University Chancellor
A biographical sketch notes Dr. Frederick A. Hall rising from a brickyard to become Washington University chancellor. Born into humble beginnings, he worked from age twelve puddling canoes and later on farms in Illinois, overcoming hardship to reach academic leadership. The piece also mentions a 1918 solar eclipse path and a quip about women thinking themselves superior.
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Frederick A. Hall
Washington University
New Jersey
Illinois
Japan
Columbian River
Washington
Pacific
Atlantic
Florida
Washington College Observatory
FE. Petit
Prizes Awarded Scholars in Three Divisions of State Farm
Professor Howard Gramlich awarded prizes to scholars across three divisions of State Farm. The event highlighted academic excellence and community impact with recognition for standout research and scholarship contributions.
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State Farm
Howard Gramlich
Regional Exhibits and Tournaments Scheduled in March
Omaha hosts an automobile show Feb 26 to Mar 3 with Lincoln and Mid West Cement events in early March. The State Basketball Tournament unfolds Mar 7 to 10 in Lincoln while Omaha runs Merchants Market Week Mar 12 to 17. North Platte hosts an Odd Fellows District Meeting Mar 18 and Fremont hosts the DAR State Convention Mar 21 to 23.
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Lincoln
Odd Fellows
North Platte
Fremont
University Agri cultural students visit stock yards in Omaha
More than four hundred students from the University Agricultural school toured the local stock yards and packing houses. Demonstrations in meat cutting and stock judging featured the day, with three copper and silver cups awarded for top work.
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University Agricultural School
State Farm
William Shellberg
Union Stock Yards Company
Yards
Howard Gramlich
Chicago
Denver
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B. Possom
College of Agriculture
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School of Agriculture
Victor Pearson
Six Fires in York Alarm City six sections hit
Six fires broke out almost simultaneously in six city sections causing about 50000 dollars in damage. Authorities report evidence of incendiarism and point to deliberate arson in the outbreaks in York.
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York
New Bridge Finished In Kearney At $60,000 Cost
The concrete and steel bridge built by Omaha Structural Steel company in Kearney is complete and ready to open for traffic. The project cost about $60,000.
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Kearney
Omaha Structural Steel Company
Merchants' Spring Market Week Awards and Fair Movement
Omaha retailers attending the Merchants' Spring Market Week March 12 to 16 will receive prizes including a victrola with records a silver chest a wrist watch a display case an oak desk and a roller top. Omaha entrants are disqualified two conditions apply registration and presence at awards. West Point agitates for a county fair association with support from the West Point Speed and Business Men's associations. Cuming county's former fair faded due to neglect graft and debt decades ago.
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West Point
West Point Speed Association
West Point Business Men’s Association
Cuming County
California Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Child Relief
Advert shows California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults with plain language urging mothers to use a teaspoonful for sour stomachs bilious waste and digestion issues. It mentions 50 cent bottle, directions on the label and claims of gentle cleansing without griping. It also includes a brief note about tipping habits in hotels and a London hotel ban on tipping.
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California
Minister’s Confession on Dodd’s Kidney Pills
Rev. W. H. Warner of Myersville Maryland writes that sciatic back pain neuralgia and kidney issues were cured by Dodd’s Kidney Pills. He claims the medicine saved his life and restored him to perfect health. He urges readers to get the DODD’S name exactly as shown.
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W. H. Warner
Myersville
Dodd
Rev. Warner
Adv
The Costly Passion and the Loving Clerk
A detective describes a clerk who lived beyond his means at twenty dollars a week and thirty thousand dollars yearly for two years before his arrest for theft. He explains the motive as love fueling purchases of expensive cars jewelry and gifts.
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Love
Freezone promises painless corn removal magic
A Cincinnati man introduces Freezone to lift and remove corns and calluses without pain. Apply drops to the affected area. soreness vanishes and the corn loosens for easy lifting. Freezone dries quickly and does not damage surrounding skin. If unavailable, ask a druggist to order it from the wholesaler.
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Cincinnati
Adv
Brown Study and Blue Funk Phrases Highlight Wit
Fragmentary dialogue shows a speaker in a brown study while another ponders if thoughts drift in a blue funk or a black mood. The lines evoke casual wordplay on mood and color imagery.
Denial Amid Calls to Delay War Policy on Guns
President Wilson may defer a decision on arming American merchant ships while considering seeking broader authority from Congress to protect ships and lives. Officials view the Yarrowdale incident and other violations as hastening a new push for action as Berlin tightens submarine warfare.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Germany
Germany Denies Seeking Peace Talks Over War Policy
Berlin declares it absolutely denies any invitation to discuss avoiding war and rejects any notion of retreat from submarine warfare. Zurich reports Ambassador Gerard will not speak to papers until after briefing President Wilson. Germany holds 72 American sailors on the Yarrowdale and demands assurances German crews in American ports will not be imprisoned.
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Union News Service
Berlin
Gerard
Quict
Germany
United States
Zurich
Switzerland
Ambassador Gerard
Wilson
Washington
London
Wilhelmshaven
Gustav Stresemann
Reichstag
Rotterdam
Evening News
State Department
Paul Ritter
Ritter
Rattling Good Story About a Rattle Snake
A playful exchange notes a tale about a rattlesnake described as rattling good. The dialogue hints at storytelling style and audience amusement without further details.
Skinner’s Macaroni Ad Promises Health and Value
An old advertisement touts Skinner’s Macaroni and Spaghetti as nutritious and economical for children. It claims strong bones and muscles, calm behavior, and no nerves, urging mothers to request a free cookbook from Skinner Mfg. Co. in Omaha Nebraska.
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Skinner
Skinner Mfg. Co
Omaha
Nebr
Adyvy
Odd Ads and Witty Quips Include Ostrich Digestion Jest
In a compact snippet, Agnes notes the ostrich's limited sight and digestion while Grace calls for the ideal husband. An ad lists alfalfa seed at $6 and sweet clover at $8 from J. W. Mulhall in Sioux City Iowa. A cheeky line “Ne is not out of the woods yet” contrasts with “That is why they think they can tree him.”
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J. W. Mulhall
Sioux City
Cabbage Fare Limits Prompt Smelly Boarding House Future
A satirical note on rising food costs asserts housewives cannot afford cabbage and imagines an increasingly odoriferous boarding house as a consequence, reflecting humorous social commentary.
Actress Reveals Secret Hair Darkening Mixture
A well known actress shares a recipe for gray hair treatment using Bay Rum Barbo Compound glycerine and water. Mix at home or have a druggist prepare it. directions are included with Barbo Compound boxes. The formula darkens faded gray hair gradually without coloring the scalp or leaving a sticky residue.
Justice-What's the charge in 1920 case
Item mentions a 1920 court question about stealing potatoes from a four jewelry store and other scattered notes including anuric cures, a 10 cent request, Dr W M Pierce in New York, and note about oil fuel used on at least 40 railways in the United States.
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United States
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