Sixteen Years of Ak-Sar-Ben Boosts Nebraska Enterprise
Will A Campbell explains Ak-Sar-Ben festival in Omaha as a sustained booster movement for Nebraska and the trans Misssouri west. Since 1895 it has built business fraternalism, attracted presidents and dignitaries, and spurred regional prosperity. The festival includes initiation season and a fall coronation with a grand electric parade.
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Mark Twain
New Orleans
London
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Star of Nebraska
Avery
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Roosevelt
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Quivera
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Ifrom New York Journal
Ambitious candidates urged to seek nominations with prizes
A local promotion aims to triple votes on merchants coupons before August 27 offering prizes to top four candidates including official ballots worth up to 8 000 votes. The plan encourages reading standings after two weeks and promises additional surprises on subscription money. Candidates named include Miss Huldah Anderson Miss Louie Putman Miss Gertrude Fredeen Mrs Geo Grosvenor Miss Emma Timm Miss May Shenk Miss Lillie Reed. Balloon ascensions are planned with free attractions and a ball game. A full line of home goods and heating supplies is advertised at the Water Works Building.
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Huldah Anderson
Hordville
Louie Putman
Stromsburg
Gertrude Fredeen
Geo. Grosvenor
Emma Timm
Roosevelt to Speak to 10000 in Omaha Auditorium
Colonel Roosevelt will address the public at the Omaha Auditorium on Friday at 4 p.m. The fireproof venue seats 10 000 and most seats are free to all. only 150 to 200 are reserved. He will speak only once in Omaha or Nebraska, then attend a dinner and luncheon.
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Kinds of Ballots and Coupons in Local Paper
The article outlines types of ballots and coupons issued by the paper. It notes contestant ballots clipped weekly, merchant coupons from local merchants, subscription coupons tied to money collected on subscriptions, and official ballots provided for special work.
Steven's Livery Plate Promises Quick Automobile Rides
Steven's Livery offers plate service for teams or individuals seeking reliable automotive rides with prompt contact for reservations and preuse options.
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Steven
For Sale Two and Half Acre Lot With House and Water
Two and a half acres with a four room house 24 by 23 feet, good cellar cement floor warm in winter, partly screened porch, city water on the porch, first class outbuildings. Located one block west of the Methodist church in Polk Nebraska. Inquiries to L G Garretson Polk Nebraska.
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L. G. Garretson
Polk
Nebraska
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