Nebraska Needs More Advertising Says Exemplar
An urging editorial from Nebraska emphasizes boosting local advertising to attract investment and settlers. It argues eastern centers benefit from Nebraska wealth, warns against overreliance on distant bargains, and promotes truthful, attractive promotion of Nebraska land and farms to drive growth.
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Nebraska
Canada
Texas
Mid West
America
New England
Atlantenastand
Nebraland
Hunter
Missing Watch Leads to Odd Recovered Items
A young woman from Pulk visits Utica and reports her sun watch missing from the dining room rug. A later note from a hired girl lists thirteen beer bottles, nineteen cigar butts, cigarette ends, fourteen poker chips, burned matches and a pink satin slipper found on the rug, prompting a swift return home.
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Utican
Edith’s Indorsement Clears a Check at the Window
A fair young matron asks to cash a check and, after the teller explains indorsement is required, she signs the back. She explains her husband is away on business and writes Your loving wife Edith. The teller confirms payment to her with the indorsement.
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Edith
New Game Law Targets Offenders Across Professions
A sweeping controversial bill proposes capital penalties for book agents, spring poets, scan dal'mongers, and umbrella borrowers within specified dates. The measure also states that any man who accepts a paper and protests it may be killed on sight, with burial facedown and without clergy or benefits.
Essay on Editors and the Missing Link of Newspapers
A humorous, rambling meditation on editors as a mysterious surviving breed. The author contrasts editors with doctors, noting editors blameworthy when wrong yet revered for stubborn language and perceived immortality. The piece playfully questions the origins and authority of editors in newspapers.
Sabbath School and Worship Times For M E Church
Sabbath school at 10 a m Sunday preaching at 11 00 a m and 4 p m weekly prayer meeting each Wednesday evening led by J W Was with details unreadable in the fragment.
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Lloo
J. W
Central Baptist Church Weekly Schedule
The Central Baptist Church conducts worship and school each Sunday at 1 pm with preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm. GB Y P U prayer meets at 6 45 pm, and midweek prayer on Wednesdays at 7 30 pm. Ladies Missionary meets on the first Thursday at 2 30 pm with a cordial invitation to all.
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Lin
Ladies Missionary Meeting
Sweedish Mission Church Sunday Schedule and services
Swedish Mission Church lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. Young folks meeting at 7 p.m. evening preaching at 8 p.m. Thursday evening prayer meeting. Frank Abrahamson, pastor.
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Sweedish Mission Church
Young Folks
G. Frank Abrahamson
Local sale notice for Cream Ex and poultry vendor at new location
Notice announces a farmer or agent will be on hand near Tenny's store to buy Cream Ex and poultry with highest pin maid. He will be at the station in the evening until 8:30 p.m. Phone 117. Also an ad for a five room house for store or restaurant use on Main Street, inquire of J Sealey, Polk Nebraska.
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Tenny’s
J.M Bay
Eith
Main Street
J. Sealey
Polk
Nebraska
Ta-Ka Han Mining and Development Company
Polk County
Notice to Farmers Seeks Insurance Agency Contact
Notice to farmers announces J E Hill secured agency for Polk Butler County Farmers Mutual Insurance. Offers affordable coverage and food assistance. invites readers to visit the Progress Office for details.
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Polk
Butler County Farmers Tutual Insurance Company
J. E. Hill
Steven's Livery Offers Auto Rides For Teams And Individuals
Steven's Livery advertises transport for teams or solo drivers and invites calls for automobile rides. The message emphasizes personal service and availability for hire.
Williams Art Company Ad Solicits Agents in Ohio and Illinois
An Illinois Chicago firm, Williams Art Company, offers agent positions selling water color portraits in gold frames for 1.98 with 0.90 cost. A young Ohio man reportedly earned 22.00 in a day. No capital required. 30 day trial and steady earnings promised. Address 2512 W. Talor Street.
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Ohio
Williams Art Company
W. Talor Street
Illinois
The Hanging of Pat Doolan in Irish Rebellion Tale
A vivid tale recalls Pat Doolan an Irish rebel known for mischief and charm. He faces execution amid failed uprising, mocks authorities, and dies after a controversial hanging that ends with a comic wake led by Pat himself.
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Pat Doolan
Gramp
Ireland
Pat
Hiebal
Willy Nilly
Pal Pat
Eileen McKenna
Obuman
Sekat
Purgatory
Advertising Scheme Turns Sailor to Millionaire
Paul Greenaway quits sales clerk life to boost his uncle firm. A ship collision near Newfoundland triggers a bold plan as he paints Greenaway’s Soap on cargo to keep passengers calm. He saves the voyage, is ashore, and later marries Mollie Edwards becoming a millionaire.
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Paul
Orm of
Greenaway & Co
Paul Greenaway
Bios
Melle Edwards
Mollie
Greenaway
England
Wre
Newfoundland
Pucl
Tose Iin
Rmi
Koma Bradley
Emma Bradley
Chandiway
Greenwss
Paul Greenawas
Tie
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God
McRal
M. E. Church
Steven
Paze
Chicago
Wes
Brandon Drayman
Shire
Miagara
Percheron
New Barn
Polk, Nebr
Harless Brothers
To-Ka-Han Mining and Development Co
Osceola
G. E. Glark
Dean Stalnaker
H. H.gampbell
John R. Gray
Wyoming
Black
H. Hill
Rystrom Implement Co
Maxwell
U.P
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