Community Hopes Rise as Property Boom Pushes Prices
The town basks in a strong boom with land and hotel properties exchanging hands fast. Mr Brady becomes postmaster elect as Thornburg sells the old hotel and new owners begin repairs while many families enjoy a two week school vacation and festive New Year gatherings. The Hornadays plan to move to Coxsd where Rev Hornaday will pastor, a loss felt by friends and church circles in Potter.
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Ledinghams
Hornaday
Grice
Whitehead
Wm. MacAdam
Coxrad
Potter
Local Notes From Bronson and Surrounding Areas
BRONSON P J Suaver was in Potter on Theday. W R Grant visits friends in Colo. Bronson school resumes after a two week vacation. Roy Collins is succeeded as night operator by L E Gray. Miss Myrtle Vandiger of Lovelynd Colo visits Miss Hilma Anderson. Harry Lockhart, Jin Bertramaon and Ben Burt visit the area. Claude Sherwin of Sterling Colo and John Griffith of Lodgepole spend Sunday with Len Sherwin. Union Pacific signal crew have been in the area erecting poles and stringing wire. Mia P J Shaver and daughter Ruth will visit New York state. John Anderson hosts friends for his birthday with cards."
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Bronson School
Roy Collins
L. E. Gray
Myrtle Vandiger
Lovelynd
Colo
Hilma Anderson
Harry Lockhart
Jin Bertramaon
Ben Burt
Claude Sherwin
Sterling
John ‘Griffith
Lodgepole
Len Sherwin
Ylind
Wm. Armour
Musheid
C. K. ‘Lawrence
Union Pacific
Mia
P. J. Shaver
Ruth
New York State
John Anderson
Dalton reports light snow and ice for skating
A. L. Adams returns from the East and says there is some snow but good ice for skating locally. He notes conditions vary by day and emphasizes usable ice for skating despite limited snowfall.
Local News Snippet From Filmore to Seward Counties
The report notes winter conditions with mentions of Filmore Saline and Seward counties. It states Miss Sage is back to school work and Fay Sherer can attend classes. Elsie McConnell and her brother Earl return to Sidney after Christmas with their parents.
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Miss Sage
Fay Sherer
Elsie McConnell
Brother Earl
Sidney
Weather and hardships in Union Valley unfold in winter notes
The Union Valley column reports heavy snow, stalled grain hauling, large corn crops piled on the ground, and a long threshing halt. Hard winter stresses schools, wages for teachers, and railroad tax issues. local residents share personal updates from visits to illness to weddings and new homes.
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Conrad Sticker
Andy Johnson
Andy
Hastler
Local Notes from Sidney and Nearby Towns
Clara makes no 1907 resolutions. Mr. Winner visited Sidney last week. Mr. Pierson of Sidney fixes Dalton home. E Kruger brought a new top buggy. Wm Gustaphson spent Sunday at Quinn ranch. Leddinghuim of Potter buying horses. Weather clerk ordered a weather change. W Lane and R Hilton visited Geo Shrear. Dance at Herdon postponed due to storm. Dugger of Bridgeport hunted cattle nearby. H Jeachke of Colorado stayed with Cuoninghams.
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Winner
Sidney
Pierson
Herdon
Mr. Dugger
Bridgeport
H. Jeachke
Colorado
Bridgeport Visits and Local Movements Reported
Irving reports Foxgy and cold. Geo Haxby visited Bridgeport Friday while Reed Tolle came from his upper ranch last week. Lark Thurman did business there Friday. Mike Elsass traveled to Bridgeport on business and pleasure. E A Cooper of Dugout Creek journeied to Bridgeport last week. Claude Rodgers passed through Friday en route to Bridgeport for coal. Mrs M Ewing of Alliance visited her daughter Mrs John Beerline and Jay Capron and Will Hall who worked at Anthony Johnsons new house and went to Bridgeport last Thursday.
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Wenzel Smith
H. G. Hinrichs
Lark Thurman
Bridgeport
Mike Elsass
E. A. Cooper
Dugout Creek
Claude Rodgers
M. Ewing
Alliance
John Beerline
Jay Capron
Will Hall
Anthony Johnson
Jests and Jingles in Everyday Life
A light column of humorous notes cites Secretary Shaw retirement jokes关于 alcohol laws social witticisms and satirical quips about women singling out 3000 Chicago women planning an Adamless Eden in Texas and other cheeky asides from newspapers and readers across cities like Pittsburgh New York Kansas City and St Louis.
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Chicago
Texas
Local notes from North Colton and surrounding area
North Colton residents report windmill repairs and harvest notes as townspeople entertain visitors from Sidney and Kearney. Farm changes arrive on Rice Place with Ed Larson. several locals plan telephone service and social events while weather hampers sales and travel.
Christmas Tree At Lutheran Church a Grand Success
The Christmas tree at the Lutheran church drew a full house with Rev. Burgquiat as conductor. The article discusses economic outlooks including loan trends, denatured alcohol use in Europe, and Nebraska legislative committees. It notes potential spring seed corn trouble due to moisture.
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Burgquiat
Christ
Great Advantage First Dramatist Quips on One Act Plays
A witty remark contrasts modern one act plays with audience unrest. The speaker, noting the brevity of one act works, jokes that by the time the audience begins to hoot and whistle the act is over.
Dis Standing a Tempter
A Chicago merchant boasting of wealth asks to attend a rescue mission meeting. The minister replies to leave valuables with the hotel clerk. The minister notes the men are reformed thieves yet warns the merchant that his own luxury may tempt them back into wrongdoing.
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Chicago
James
George
Caesar Crosses to Dyrrachium Amid Storm
On his way to Pharsalia Caesar stopped at Brindisi to cross the Adriatic. Lacking a galley he hired a small boat to reach Dyrrachium. A violent storm arose and seasoned sailors trembled, but Caesar reassured them with the line You carry Caesar and his fortunes.
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Pharsalia
Caesar
Brindisi
Dyrrachium
Adriatic
Tropical court houses and parlor use in different latitudes
A traveler describes tropical houses built around a central court, contrasting with how in colder latitudes the parlor serves that function. The exchange appears as a brief quote from a Chicago Tribune item, noting cultural differences in interior layouts.
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Subat
Chicago Tribune
In Cannes the scent of flowers blooms strong in season
Visitors to the perfume town of Cannes endure a heavy floral odor as the busy season brings a powerful bloom scent that many find headache inducing.
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Cannes
France
Contest Notice in Land Claim North Platte Nebraska
United States Department of the Interior notices a contest concerning Homestead entry No 49 by Curt Paul Young against Charles Simpson filed in North Platte Nebraska. The contest alleges non residence failure to cultivate or improve land since entry and calls for appearance February 12 1907 before County Judge James Tucker and a final hearing February 14 1907 before the US Land Office Register and Receiver. The contestant died December 1906. publication ordered.
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North Platte
James Tucker
Jude
Chygoane County
Sidney
Nebraska
Frank Folkers
Watton
Charles Neick
William Neick
Frank Poppings
Dalton
John Juergens
George E. French
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Nattie M. Mapen
Hattie M. Mapen
Frank Sainderson
Guimant
Frank Sanderson
Alnant
United States Land Ottee
Gro. BR
United States Law
OthHee
North Platve
Michael. Flood
Fohn J. Flood
Cheyenne County
Patie
James Ward
Ickes
George L. Baker
Hingis
Albert Davison
Peter Neslund
E. Frencu
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