Ostrich farm near Sidney and prune industry spur Cheyenne County progress
The article notes Col Oberfelder plans an ostrich farm one mile from Sidney and a new prune industry in Bridgeport. It praises Rep Bushee and Sen Hoagland for post session gains despite a gerrymander, credits irrigation laws, and predicts rain globule manufacture via Wright Brothers tech will aid local growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Oberfelder
Sidney
Col. Lynch
Bridgeport
Cheyenne
Morrill
Wright Brothers
Dayton
Ohio
Cheyenne County
Missouri
Kimball Village Board Feuds Over Pool Halls Closes
The Kimball village board faces clashes as pool halls shut, leading to warrants by the law and order league. Detectives have searched the town and the sheriff has made several arrests as a civil battle unfolds between old and new leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Membes
Law and Order League
City Chief Opposes Closing Dance Halls and Pool Rooms
A Denver police chief argues against a sweeping ban on dance halls and pool rooms. He warns such reform will not curb crime, since youths will seek entertainment elsewhere and may gather in unregulated venues. He urges guiding and educating youth to discern right from wrong.
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Denver
Ohio
Will Maupin on Parents and Child Rearing
Will Maupin argues modern parents devote more time to livestock care than to educating tomorrow's Americans. He laments busy parents leave children with little guidance, risking future shame or disappointment as youth drift from family values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Maupin
Missouri calf with heart in neck amazes readers
Easter events drew thousands of happy children to the White House grounds for egg rolling. Hetty Green transfers vast business interests to her son as he plans a circle of banks in Chicago New York Boston San Francisco and Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetty Green
Chicago
New York
Boston
San Francisco
Dallas
Leprosy Linked to Oysters and Fish Across Nations
Physicians warn that oysters and fish may transmit leprosy with Sweden and Norway reporting high case numbers. Hydophobia spreads nationwide. experts urge dog inspections by competent judges as deaths rise. Prof Milliken of Chicago University reports a new discovery.
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Norway
Sweden
Prof
Milliken
Chicago University
Electricity as a Definite Substance and Other Tidbits
A discussion on electricity as a definite substance and its possible atomic composition. A man named Lemon changed to Lemont, with playful language about names. J P Gilbert warns hunters’ slaughter harms US crops and foreats by 7 million dollars yearly. Chicago health department links deadly germs to public drinking cups in schools.
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Lemon
Lemont
Jemon
Health Department of
Chicago
Frog Swallowed by Boy Sparks Sabbath Scolding
In Duckland a boy answers a church elder with a strange confession claiming he has swallowed a frog that is not yet dead. The exchange evokes a cautious admonition about dancing on the Sabbath.
Careful with his clothes quoted in Detroit Free Press
A Detroit Free Press passage notes a man’s extreme care with attire, remarking he could fish in a new suit without harming it. The exchange highlights cautious dressing and self presentation in a light, humorous tone.
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Detroit Free Press
Don’t Forget Quote From Princeton Tiger Motto
A Princeton Tiger aphorism warns against delaying tasks, urging timely action with a witty reminder about postponement becoming tomorrow’s burden. The quip reflects campus culture and student humor.
The Acid Test Quotations From Detroit Free Press
A man in a car quotes a wife who says a loving wife never persists in reminding a husband of things he tries to forget. The remark highlights memory and restraint in marriage as a social observation in the Detroit Free Press column.
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Detroit Free Press
Discoverer Seeks Faults Finds Little Reward
The Discoverer. Of faults a seeker he would be, Of recompense he found a dearth. Save in the truthful claim that he had picked the easiest job on earth. Washington Star.
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Washington Star
Local traders urged as civic growth engine
Alliance Times reports residents urged to patronize home merchants to circulate money locally and spur development. Lincoln News covers petitions by 26 Garden county residents to curb cattlemen driving homesteaders out, with alleged outrages by cattlemen. North Platte Tribune notes Union Pacific will assign an auditor to passenger trains this week, freeing conductors to focus on train movement.
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Alliance Times
Garden County
Edward Olonesorge
Henley
Sioux County
Wyoming
Lincoln News
Union Pacific
North Platte
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted for Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for colds and warding off pneumonia. It claims the remedy contains no opium or narcotics and can be given confidently to babies and adults, with wide sale by dealers.
Nebraska Notes and Tragedies Across May and May Day
Mothers Day was celebrated in Nebraska on May 14. A 14 year old Werner Gerhard, son of a German editor in Lincoln, died after eating greens from their own place. Mia M. Crozier of University Place, Lincoln, died from the same cause. Her husband is critically ill. Principal A E Davison of the State University in Lincoln died last Friday from strangulated hernia with peritonitis. In Morrill county bridge bond election, a light vote approved bonds but not two thirds. the matter goes to the State Auditor for guidance with the Attorney General.
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Mia M. W. Crozier
University Price
Lincoln
EE Davison
School of Agriculture
State Universit At
Morrill County
Prof Davisson Buried After University Leader Funeral
The funeral for A. E. Davisson, former principal of the university school of agriculture, was held at his Lincoln home. Rev. M. A. Bullock led services with pallbearers including Chancellor Avery and Deans Davis Burnett and others. Burial followed at Wyuka cemetery with many friends and former pupils in attendance.
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Lincoln
A. E. Davisson
University School of Agriculture
M. A. Bullock
Avery
Davis
Burnett
Barber
P. L. Hall
A. H. Waterhouse
Wyuka
Shovel Fight Ends Sadly in Scotts Bluff
In Scotts Bluff Nebraska on April 20 Joe Layton and Henry Kuntz dueled over a neighborhood dispute using shovels as weapons. Kuntz died at a hospital after the fight Layton was arrested with a lone boy as a partial witness.
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Scotts Bluff
Neb
Joe Layton
Henry Kuntz
Chicago Market Closing Prices Report
Closing prices for Chicago markets show May wheat at 883, 8S81c. July 8644 8614c. Sept 85'4c. Corn May 49% 50e, July dic. Oats May 31%c, July 31%4c. Pork May 15.37, July 14.67. Lard May 7.80, July 7.87. Ribs May 835, July 792%. Cash: No 2 hard wheat 88%4 89c, No 2 corn 49% 504%c, No 2 white oats 32% 34c.
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Chicago
Chicago Market Slump Echoes Across Cattle Hog and Sheep
Chicago reports cattle receipts 20,000 with prices from 5.15 to 6.70 for beeves and 2.70 to 5.80 for cows and heifers. Hog receipts 25,060 with prices from 5.90 to 6.55 for heavy, and sheep receipts 20,600 with natives at 4.75 and westerns at 4.70.
Cattle and Hogs Prices in South Omaha on Apr 19
Cattle receipts total 5 609 with beef steers 5 65 to 6 25 cows and heifers 4 20 to 5 65 stockers and feeders 4 25 to 5 55 bulls 4 75 to 5 25 calves 4 75 to 7 25. Hogs receipts 15 000 with heavy 5 75 to 4 90 butchers 5 95 to 6 00 light 6 00 to 6 15. Sheep receipts 8 700 steady with wethers 4 10 to 4 65 ewes 3 50 to 4 30 lambs 4 59 to 6 15.
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South Omaha
German Lutheran Service Planned at Dunkard Church
Rev. A Wagner will hold German Lutheran services at the Dunkard church Sunday afternoon at 2 30 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Wagner
Dunkard
Easter Confirmation and Baptism at Local Church
Easter Sunday service observed with six candidates for confirmation receiving communion Astrid Olander Minnie Seyfang Elmer Seyfang Arthur Spitzbart Carl Spitzbarc Henry Anderson Also two children received Holy Baptism The choir’s music and Miss Anna Anderson’s solo drew praise A Easter sermon The Empty Tombs was performed by the choir and Sunday school The church featured floral decorations and an Easter filly gift from Mrs N P Hanson on the altar
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Astrid Olander
Minnie Seyfang
Elmer Seyfang
Arthur Spitzbart
Carl Spitzbarc
Henry Anderson
Woodly Nowber
Misa Anna Anderson
Miss Anderson
N. P. Hanson
Estate settlement and sheriff sale near Sidney
Emil Johnson of Soperton Wisconsin settles August Ericson estate near Dalton while Charles Hadley buys a half section near Dye post office at sheriff's sale for 1707 dollars about two thirds of appraised value. Attorney Woolley of Grand Island aids in the case as heirs puzzle over ownership. Cited medical ad for Chamblain's Cough Remedy endorses its effectiveness against colds.
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Emil Johnson
Soperton
Wisconsin
Sidney
Dalton
August Ericson
Charles Hadley
Dye Post Office
McDaniel
Woolley
Grand Island
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J P. Gilbert
University of Ilinois
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Nebraska
Werner Gerhard
Prof. Davisson
Atlantic City
American Press Association
Potter Lutheran Church
Job E. Hedges
Oneyenne County
Litvell
Ued
Voailarriet O. Crock
W. U. Crock
William A. Crock
John WW
Harper and Reeves and Company
Reeves and Company
District Court
Harriet GC. Crock
Plateat
Uarriett, Crock
Well Crock
Mices & McInrosh
Mialouit
Wottee
Department of the Interior
U.S Land Office
Andrew Nelson
Votter
Fors
Principal Meridian
Igs Clutmant
Charles Olander
Harry Olander
Quinton R. McAdam
Andrew McAdam
Potter, Neb
J.B. Evans
U.S. Land Office
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North
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Charles Chambers
Otto Kurz Ull
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Register
U. S
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Potter
Sey
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Stdugy
Vernon A. Nelson
Nels P Rasmussen
John Rasmussen
Andrew Anderson
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Edward M. Nelson
Ebrauska
Lewis E. Davis
P. Bubduh
O. F. Livant
Clarence Chambers
U. S. Land Office
George Kretz
Otto Kurz
Abrruam Johnson
Joseph W Nelson
George Glidewell
Uil
J. E. Evans
D. J. Scanlon
Brock 21
Rose Street
D.J Scanlon
Sidney Drug Company
Board of Village ‘Trustees
Sidney Drug Co
Liavcense
W. M. Pulver
Gadasy
Board of
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Lcense
McFadden
Suidicense
Frank HN. Tobin
Board of Village Trustees
Rose and
Second Streets
Frank BR
Toasty
Ferdinand Schulz
Oberfelder Huilding
Ferdinand Scnutz
Wuey County
Weyerne
Daniel J. Kelley
Julia Kelley
Margaret Kelley
Bernice Kelley
Eeemy
Henry E. Gaven
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E.W Cooper
Charles Moadley
Saids
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Immy E Garren
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