Understanding Years and Ages in Everyday Speech
The Portland Oregonian explains how people refer to age and years using informal counting. It notes that a person is called twelve during the period between their twelfth and thirteenth birthdays, and discusses how calendar years carry names that differ from their ordinal numbers, such as 1912 being the thirteenth year of the twentieth century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
We. v
Sas
Bortzi
Portland
Wordless drama sparks theater industry clash in New York
The piece notes the rise of photoplays and a reaction from traditional stage advocates. It argues that audiences prefer silence on stage, counting a packed, wordless play as a sign the public favors moving pictures over live dialogue.
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New York
Old Time Spelling Matches Urged by The Globe
The Boston Globe editorials on today’s pupils deficiency in spelling and reading aloud. It urges reviving spelling matches as a remedy and argues those who cannot spell and read well are near illiterate. It calls for thorough drill in reading spelling writing arithmetic geography before frivolous studies.
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Rochester
N. H
Boston Globe
The
Globe
Arsenic in Body May Postdate Death Embalming Defense
In a Montrose Pennsylvania murder case defense attorneys and experts admit arsenic in the body could come from embalming fluids used by the undertaker rather than poisoning before death. The point challenges the prosecution by arguing postmortem exposure.
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Montrose
Pennsylvania
Confiscation Proposed for Autos That Kill in Illinois
An Illinois attorney urges confiscating cars that kill and auctioning them to benefit the victim’s family or charities if no family exists. The note cites public sentiment in New York over a theft case and discusses accidents as a sport risk, urging prudence in speed reliant recreation.
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Illinois
London expert questions butter and milk germ intake for families
An expert in dietetics discusses how many germs people consume with breakfast butter and milk in London. He considers whether the average consumer would take a chance on germ exposure given current prices to feed their family.
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London
New York High School Holds Record
A New York high school holds a record as gowns for graduates cost 49 cents each, reflecting frugal commencement preparations and uniform standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court Expands Junkin Act To Insurance Firms
State Auditor Barton warns against dealings with outlaw insurers as the supreme court reverses its prior stance. The court now holds that insurance companies fall under the Junkin anti trust act as trade and commerce, reversing a decision that had exempted them and citing the Gondring Act repeal as the reason. The ruling blocks insurers from entering aggressive combinations.
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Supreme Court
Omaha
State Auditor Warns Nebraskans Against Outlaw Insurance Firms
Nebraska State Auditor Barton issues a warning to merchants and manufacturers about dealing with unlicensed insurance companies, threatening to prosecute soliciting agents. He notes admitted companies must appoint the auditor as their attorney and that disputes may be brought in Nebraska courts. He urges patrons to avoid eastern firms that operate via mail and emphasizes the integrity and protections of licensed agents and local insurers.
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Barton
Nebraska
Nebraska school fund bonds yield higher interest after reinvestment
State Treasurer Walter George reports that bonds from other states totaling 1,016,216 dollars were sold for a premium of 8,418.98 dollars. The proceeds were reinvested in Nebraska securities at 1 percent higher, producing 9,450 dollars annually for the school fund. The bonds were purchased at par.
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Walter George
Nebraska
Governor Aldrich Responds to Penitentiary Criticism
Governor Aldrich dismissed a Lincoln pastor's sermon claim that the Nebraska penitentiary worsens prisoners. He said many critics lack understanding of the institution and its management.
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Aldrich
Lincoln
Nebraska Penitentiary
Many Cattle Dying From Severe Weather On Western Ranges
Reports say numerous cattle are dying as severe weather and feed scarcity bite the western ranges. Heavy snows cover vast tracts and temperatures have remained very low, causing great stock losses.
Cadet Unit May Join Nebraska National Guard
Adjutant General Phelps weighs a plan to incorporate the Pershing Rifles, famed unit of the university cadets, into the Nebraska National Guard. Captain Yates, cadet commandant, proposed the idea which has been under consideration for some time.
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Phelps
Pershing Rifles
University Cadets
Nebraska National Guard
Yates
Western Families In Hard Lines In Nebraska Valley
Rev. W H Kearns field secretary of the home mission department of the Presbyterian church reports dire financial condition among western Nebraska families. He notes the North Platte valley lacks water as government irrigation ditch construction proceeds and land sold to settlers three years ago for 35 dollars an acre included water rights.
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W.H. Kearns
Home Mission Department
Presbyterian Church
Nebraska
North Platte Valley
Saskatchewan
Western Canada
Linyds Minster
Nrce
Sup'tof Immigration
Ottawa
Canada
W. W. Bennett
Bas Bidg
Omaha
Neb
Supreme Court Sees Delays From Frequent Appeals
The Nebraska supreme court is behind in its work and falling further as many civil cases are appealed even on small sums. Notable recent examples include a $40 sewing machine attachment with costs over $400 and an $8 day deal with about $300 in costs. Over half of civil suits involve under $500, with a quarter under $200, feeding a cycle of delays.
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Supreme Court
Nebraska
Wealthy Albion Stockman Seeks Divorce Amid Cash-Starved Union
In Nebraska a wealthily grown Albion stockman Charles Reynoldson and his wife Vivian Le Thiele Reynoldson seek divorce after a year of marriage. The court record lists a third undivorced husband. Vivian, 28, her husband 50 at marriage, ran up expenses including perfumery 140 dollars jewelry 5309 dollars silk hats velvet rugs and one automobile.
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Boone
Charles _Reynold- Bon
Albion
Reynoldson
Vivian le Thiele
Fellowship meeting on practical church methods in Clay Center
A fellowship conference for Congregational churches from Hastings to Crete was held at the Clay Center Congregational church. A supper served in the basement brought together many members and friends, followed by an evening program.
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Clay County
Congregational Church
Clay Center
Hastings
Crete
Prince Case Continued After Defense Cruelty Claim
Attorney A I E Howard defending Albert Prince the negro murderer told Judge Stewart the defendant faced persistent cruelty at the penitentiary which dethroned his reason and made him irresponsible. The motion to continue was sustained and the trial was set for April 23.
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A. I E. Howard
Albert Prince
Davis
Stewart
Prince
Reverend Harmon Named Penitentiary Chaplain
The Rev. W Nathan Harmon of Lincoln was appointed by Governor Aldrich as chaplain of the state penitentiary, succeeding the resigned Rev. P C Johnson. Harmon is brother of Rev. H H Harmon of Lincoln's First Christian Church.
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Lancaster County
W Nathan Harmon
Lincoln
Aldrich
State Penitentiary
P. C. Johnson
Harmon
H. H. Harmon
First Christian Church At
Nebraska to welcome Jewish and other immigrant colonies
Labor Commissioner Gaye announced completion of plans to bring a colony of Jews from Chicago to Nebraska. He declined to name the exact settlement site. He also expected to arrange future arrivals of Danes and other nationalities to the state.
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Nebraska
Gaye
Chicago
Fire Destroys Robertson Barn Killing Eighteen Horses
Fire of unknown origin at Hazard destroyed M. P. Robertson’s barn in Sherman County. Eighteen horses perished including a valuable stallion. Hay grain and harness were lost. Almost the entire town helped fight the fire. One cow was saved from the flames.
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Sherman County
Hazard
M. P. Robertson
Reform School Report at Kearney February Inmate Count
The February report from the boys' industrial school at Kearney shows 199 inmates on the last day of the month, up from 192 at month start. No paroles occurred in February, with two in January, three in December, and six in November.
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Boys’ Industrial School
Kearney
Money Raised for Y. M. C. A. Cass County
Plattsmouth Commercial club committee completes fund drive for a Young Men's Christian Association in Cass County raising the required $2,000 through donations and memberships.
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Cass County
Commercial Club of
Plattsmouth
Young Men’s Christian Association
Alliance School Board Re-elects Supt W R Pate
At the regular meeting the Alliance board of education re elected Superintendent W R Pate for another year with a $100 annual salary increase. Bids for the Emerson school addition were opened but action was deferred.
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Box Butte County
Alliance Board of Education
W. R. Pate
Emerson
Seed corn batch tops germination test at 90 percent
The pure food department completed testing of another seed corn batch. The lot from Decatur Burt County showed the highest germinating power yet, reaching 90 percent.
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Pure Food Department
Decatur
Burt County
Fair Board Hires Liberati Band for 1912 Event
State fair management signs contract for the appearance at the 1912 fair of the Liberati band and grand opera company.
Randolph Defeats Hartington in Nebraska debating league
Randolph beats Hartington two to one in the new north western district contest at Randolph. Hartington joins the Nebraska high school debating league as a new member.
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Randolph
Hartington
Cedar County
Nebraska Guard Maneuver Camp Held in Nebraska
The War department refers the next Nebraska guard maneuver camp to the Central Division commander in Chicago. It is practically settled the camp will be held somewhere in Nebraska.
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Nebraska Guard
War Department
Central Division
Chicago
Nebraska
Socialists file extensive state candidate slate
The socialist party lists candidates for state offices led by Clyde J. Wright of Lincoln for governor and Adam Adee of Steele City for attorney general. Congressional hopefuls include J. S. Balzer of Havelock in the First District, J. T. Brillhart of Omaha in the Second, J. W. Swi hart of Fremont in the Third, B. F. Watton of Geneva in the Fourth, Thomas Bristow of Superior in the Fifth, and F. H. Signer of Pibe Wheeler County in the Sixth.
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Clyde J. Wright
Lincoln
Adam Adee
Steele City
J. S. Balzer
Havelock
J. T. Brillhart
Omaha
J. W. Swihart
Fremont
B. F. Watton
Geneva
Thomas Bristow
Superior
F. H. Signer
Pibe
Wheeler County
Rates Discussed by Butte Modern Woodmen Camp
Box Butte County the Modern Woodmen camp at Butte in regular session discussed the new rates. Delegate William D Spicknail was present and explained the head camp at Chicago and the new rates. Court Term Postponed in Otoe County Judge H D Travis was to come to Nebraska City March 18 to hold a district court term but has postponed it to the 25th.
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Butte
Box Butte
William D. Spicknail
Chicago
Otoe County
H. D. Travis
Nebraska City
District Court
Snow Dims in Furnas County Boosts Winter Stock
All Western Nebraska lies under heavy snow with additional falls. Farmers report ample rough feed and cattle in good condition as they endure the winter.
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Furnas County
Nebraska
Report on Industrial School Enrollment and Farm Revenue
Superintendent Manuel reports 199 boys enrolled at the boys' Industrial School in Kearney up from 188 on January 1. Receipts for December totaled 12 799 45 with 2 652 for sugar beets grown on the farm. February saw a 1500 reserve from potato sales. Much of the farm land was irrigated during the dry summer.
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Manuel
Nebraska assessed values vs Census figures
The report compares county assessed valuations in Nebraska with federal Census figures. It notes wide gaps with some counties at 17 percent and others at 69 percent of census values. The state average lies around 56.15 percent, and no Nebraska county reaches the census valuation.
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Nebraska Lands
Nebraska
Geneva Citizens Meet to Urge Unified Telephone System
A Fillmore County gathering in Geneva aimed to consolidate two telephone firms into a single system. A committee was appointed to present the proposal to company officers, but no major progress was reported.
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Fillmore County
Geneva
Tenth annual Northeast Nebraska Independent Order of Odd Fellows meeting
The tenth annual meeting of the Northeast Nebraska Independent Order of Odd Fellows association was held in Wayne with over 300 members present. Degree work was shown by teams from Brunswick, Emerson, and Wakefield, with the Brunswick team winning the prize for best work. The 1913 meeting will be at Dakota City.
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Meeting of
Odd Fellows
Nebraska
Independent Order of Odd Fellows ‘Association
Wayne
Broomfield
Emerson
Weakefield
Dakota City
Fremont man faces insanity plea after threats to kill infant
Mor ris Christensen of Fremont was arrested after threatening to kill his 3-month-old baby with two hot pokers. A subsequent insanity complaint was filed against him in Dodge County.
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Dodge County
Morris Christensen
Fremont
Dr Harvey W Wiley Resigns From Government Post
Former chief chemist of the Bureau of Chemistry resigns after twenty nine years in service. He cites friction with superiors and enforcement disputes over the pure food and drugs act. Wiley vows to advocate civic righteousness and industrial integrity in the food system.
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Washington
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Wiley
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
House Passes Free Sugar Bill in Congress
The democratic free sugar bill passed the House 198 to 108 with 24 Republican votes and 7 Democratic defections from Louisiana and Colorado. Representative Martin of Colorado blocked an attempt to set plans for considering the excise tax bill intended to offset revenue lost by free sugar.
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House
Washington
Louisiana
Colorado
Martin
Americans Appeal for Protection in Tampico
Ambassador Wilson reports Americans in Tampico facing mob violence after the Tampico Transportation offices were sacked. Circulars inciting anti foreign demonstrations circulated. A rioting Friday afternoon left the town largely under mob control. The American colony is sizable and reportedly armed, with fears of serious disorders.
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Mexico City
Wilson
Tampico
Tampico Transportation Company
End of Lawrence Strike Nets Wage Increase Accord
The Lawrence textile strike nears end as a sub committee accepts the wage schedule offered by William M Wood president of the American Woolen company. Strikers say they gained virtually every concession asked when the strike began nine weeks ago.
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Lawrence
Mass
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
Coal Strike Inevitable Says United Mine Workers Leader
John P. White, president of the Taine workers, declares the United Mine Workers will not concede any demand from the anthracite operators. He predicts a general suspension of work in the anthracite fields on April 1 as operators reply with a final answer.
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New York
United Mine Workers of America
John P. White
Taine Workers
Blizzard Deathly Cold Grips Nebraska North Loop
After a severe blizzard the thermometer fell to 80 below zero in North Loop Nebraska on Thursday night. About thirty inches of snow has fallen since March first and all roads are blocked in this part of the state.
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Nebraska
North Loop
Kansas Democrats for Clark First at State Convention
Kansas Democrats endorse Champ Clark with 20 delegates selected at Hutchinson convention. Governor Woodrow Wilson named as second choice by the unanimous vote of the state delegation.
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Kansas
Clark
Hutchinson
Kan
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Heavy Snow Dumps Drifts Halt Lincoln Traffic
One of the season’s heaviest snows blanketed Lincoln with heavy drifts as a stiff wind blocked all traffic. Snow began Wednesday afternoon and continued through the night into Thursday, causing travel disruption.
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Lincoln
Tornado Kills Five In Headland Alabama Area
A southern tornado struck Headland Alabama killing five people and injuring many. The storm destroyed numerous homes and businesses across both residential and commercial districts. At Hartford thirty miles away a son of Wiley Adams was killed and another boy was badly hurt.
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Headland
Ala
Hartford
Wiley Adams
Fremont Man Connects with Captain Amundsen
In Dodge County Ingoald Bergen of Fremont is described as acquainted with Captain Amundsen, famed for reaching the South Pole. Bergen was born in Captain Amundsen’s old hometown, Tunsberg.
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Captain Amundsen
Dodge County
Ingoald Bergen
Fremont
Amundsen
South Pole
Mr. Bergen
Tunsberg
Col Neb man Lettered Suicide Note Found At South Pasadena
Henry Wilkinson of Columbus Nebraska died from a pistol shot wound found leaning against a barn in an alley in South Pasadena. A note to his wife asked to bury him in a bronze coffin in Columbus and described the pistol shots and location of his grave. Four chambers were empty. only one shot took effect.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Columbus
Neb
Henry
Henry ‘Wilkinson
South Pasadena
Summer Wear and a Stingy Boss Joke
A humorous exchange about a boastful boss and a frugal tailor. Patrick notes that the boss gave only part of a suit, specifically the sleeves in the vest, prompting a witty remark from a Wagish friend. The dialogue highlights thrift and teasing in a casual social moment.
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Patrick
Pat
Marine Eye Remedy Promises Quick Relief For Eye Ailments
Marine Eye Remedy claims to ease red weak and watery eyes and granulated eyelids without smarting. Packaged with a truss and a Frustrated Book, it is described as prepared by oculists not a patent medicine and sold by druggists at 26 cents a bottle, 25 and 50 cents for tubes, Chicago based Marine Eye Remedy Co.
Diplomat Quip Sparks Witty Exchange on Kiss Offer
A diplomat delivers a playful remark about kissing etiquette, joking that asking a girl for a kiss is unnecessary unless both sides want it. The exchange turns into light banter highlighting tact and social cues.
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New Penitentiary Chaplain
Reform School Report
Mexico
Garfield Tea
Holy Church
Pusey
Nea
Ford Mfg.co
St. Paul
St. Loui
Nnsas City
Low Salter’s
la Crosse
Wis
Leeds
DR. Wray
Theo Bidg
Omaha, Neb
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Sawyer
Paxton
Branson
KEM
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Fala
O. W. Everett
Mar
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