Fire and loss sweep several Nebraska towns this week
A wave of fires destroys homes and public buildings across Nebraska towns including West Point, Beatrice, and Plattsmouth. Damages hit residences of James Larsen and Joseph Brom, Plath Center school, and the West Point area experiences outbreak while officials report flu and pneumonia cases in South Omaha.
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West Point
James Larsen
Stella
Joseph Brom
Beatrice
Plath Center
Fremont
Grand Island
Willaims
Omaha
Falls City
Episcopal Church
Peter
William Cerre & Sons
Tecommse Bh
Rock Island
Topela
High School of
Nelson
Edgar
Charles Hohaus
John HW. Dundas
Auburn-Granger
Nebraska Lighting Company
Plattsmouth
Marshal Naylor
Boston
Yvoming
Navy
Wells City
Geneva Girls’ Reform School
McMahon
John 1 Rolse
Nebraska City
J. W. Haas
Rural Free Delivery Service
Johnson County
O'Neil
Joseph Nicholzack
Henry Brandt
Dempster
Glenvile-Inland Telephone Company
Glenville
Inland
Frank
Harry Junod
Cherry County
Supreme Court
August Gardels
South Omaha
Carl Geewelke
Joseph Brant
Unclear historical notice on treatments and remedies
Fragmented OCR text references medical and cosmetic products, banking notes, and public figures with garbled phrases. It mentions a theater, a laboratory or clinic, and claims of cures, money refunds, and guaranteed remedies. The readable bits indicate a period newspaper brief or advertisement style item.
Epidemic in Kambum, Japan Traced to Water Stream
An epidemic in Kambum traced to a local water stream could not be detected by sight or smell. Police added kerosene to the water, revealing contamination and convincing residents, ending the outbreak. Additionally, a note on a tonic claimed to treat wounds and colds appears.
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Kambum
Japan
Gallantry to Burn and Social Views on Women
The piece condemns backward remarks about “old fashioned women” versus modern women, praising contemporary women as capable and essential. It notes the existence of a few shiftless women but emphasizes the great majority are admirable and competent.
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Opelika News
Coal for Italy Imports Vast Coal from Britain
Italy imports nearly five million tons of coal annually, sourced almost entirely from the United Kingdom. The reliance underscores Britain’s dominant role in supplying fuel for Italy’s energy needs.
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Italy
United Kingdom
Health of American Women At Mothers Assembly
A New York doctor addresses 500 women, claiming healthy American women are almost extinct and urging Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. The ad-style piece features testimonials from Mrs. Willudsen and Miss Mattie Weary praising the remedy's life-saving and health-restoring claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lydia KE. Pinkhams
T. C. Willudsen
Manning, Ta
Mattie Weary
Danville
Lydia E. Pinkhams
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Peruna
David Meekison
Napoleon
Ohio
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Galena
Stone County
Jacob L. Davis
Harman
Hartman
Martman Sanitarium
Columbus
Baker’s Cocoa
Baker’s Chocolate
United States
Walter Baker & Co
Baker’s Leckforth
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
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America
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Hannibal
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San Ete
Ac Ees
Kansas Ndian Territory
Oklahoma
Southwest
Prishter
M. EK
U. R
Indian Territory
Oledge
Texas
George Morton
Q. PL
G. W. Swith
Marquette
Hleago
Nebraska News
Joseph Michael
Table Rock
Omcer Barrett
Soldiers’ Home
F. J. Smith
Leigh
Ralph
Albuquerque
B. D. Hayward
State Conference of Charities and Corrections
Kearney
Peoria
Samuel Weta
Health of
Ars Tcwilladsen
Mattie Henry
Jacobs
Lumbago
Sciatica
Lion Coffee
LION
Grocers Everywhere Woolson Spice CO
Toledo
BR. W. Shum
Sioux Falls
Johnson
Besfore
Hateler
M. Ms. Johnson CO
Box O. Tes Clay Center
Sis
Glomquist Gymnastic & Orthopedic
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Capital
Arlington Blk
Omakra
Neb
N. U
Wabash City
Farnam St
Harry E. Moores
Wabash R. R
Omaha, Neb
Hot Springs, Ark
NEW Train Service
Kansas City, Mo
Coffeyville, Little Rock
Missouri Pacific Railway
Iron Mountain
Hot Springs
Ark
Serry
Fee
Alfissouri Pacific
Not Springs
Springs
Ikansas City
Townsend
Cepy Dickeyt
S. EF
Loth and
Farnam
Godfrey
Putnam
Lotus Mars
Uonso* Ding CO
Unionville
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