Taxation Gaps Revealed In Nebraska Livestock and Property Values
The article argues that railroad property, earnings, and other assets were reported in a way that enables easy access to values, harming taxpayers. It presents a table showing 1900 assessment omissions, notably livestock valued at 679 horses and various cattle, mules, sheep, and hogs, plus bankers, brokers, and manufacturers figures. It highlights that omitting over a quarter of statewide livestock value would have raised assessments by 8,116,301.13 and criticizes state assessment practices and comparability with neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Rogister
Banana Tree Growth and History of the Knocked Into a Cocked Hat Phrase
Bananas grow with the fruit’s small end up rather than hanging from a tree and are harvested unripe. The article explains cutting half to three quarters developed fruit, leaning to allow regrowth, and continuous yield. It also traces the origin of the phrase knocked into a cocked hat from a bowl game where three pins create a triangle.
Chinese Repartee at Grave Side Exchange
An English sailor joked about a Chinaman placing a dish of rice by a grave. Li retorted that the friend would come out to eat when the sailor’s friend comes to smell the flowers, signaling a playful insult framed as a pun.
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Singapore Free Press
Two Suitors and a Witty Widow Joke
A quip about a woman torn between two lovers councils a crazy plan to insure both men, wait for one to die, then claim constancy from the survivor. The aside notes Scaddington’s boast about starting from a bootblack in a tale that unsettles his wife and mocks social ascent.
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New York Weekly
Big Horn Basin Prospects for Settlers Highlighted
The Burlington releases a free illustrated folder on the Big Horn Basin Wyoming describing land lay soil irrigation and agricultural opportunities in one million acres open for settlement under U S land laws. It invites readers to request a copy for detailed data.
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Big Horn Basin
Wyoming
The
Burlington
The Perfect Liver Medicine Ad by Mrs Jolley
Mrs M A Jolley of Noble Oklahoma touts Herbine as the perfect liver medicine and blood purifier. She claims it keeps malaria out by keeping the liver in order and notes a 50 cent price at D J Scanlan's store.
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Mra
D. J. Scanlan
Electric Bitters touted as universal remedy in ad text
An advertisement praises Electric Bitters as a permanent cure for stomach, kidney and liver troubles. It claims to tone organs, stimulate nerves, purify blood, and cure nervousness sleeplessness rheumatism neuralgia and malaria with a 40 cent price and druggist guarantee.
Repulsive Features and Liver Health Warning
A health ad claims blackheads pimples and muddy complexions signal liver problems. It recommends Herbine to cleanse bowels regulate the liver and improve complexion, priced 50c at D J Scanlau's.
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D. J Scanlau
Personal excursion to Yellowstone Park from Nebraska
The Burlington Route offers a personally conducted trip through Yellowstone Park leaving Nebraska points on Tuesday August 5. The excursion promises an uncommonly low rate with total cost under 100 dollars. Interested travelers may request an illustrated itinerary from J Francis General Passenger Agent Omaha.
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Burlington
Yellowstone Park
Nebraska Points
J. Francis
Omaha
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promoted as Best Healer
Advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as superior to other salves claiming miracle cures for piles burns boils corns felons ulcers cuts and skin eruptions. It notes a price of 2 cents at all druggists and urges buyers to use the ointment.
To Cure a Cold in One Day Claim
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a cure for a cold in one day. Assures refund from all druggists if it fails. States E W Groves signature on each box and price of 2 cents.
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E. W. Grove
When Purchases Match Ability and Love Is Its Reward
The text asserts that debt shadows fade when one buys only within means and that true joy lies in giving happiness to a loved one. It emphasizes prudent spending and the fulfillment found in generosity to a partner.
Ballard's Snow Liniment Praised by Cuba Minister
Rev W L Riley of Cuba New York testifies after fifteen days of sciatic rheumatism that Ballard's Snow Liniment gave relief from the first application and full relief after the second dose. Available in 25c 50c and $1.00 at D J Scanlan's.
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W. L. Riley
Cuba
New York
Ballard
D. J. Scanlan’s
Low Round Trip Rates From Sidney via Union Pacific
Union Pacific announces reduced round trip fares from Sidney to multiple destinations including Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Glenwood Springs San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma and Beattie. Fares vary by date with specific inclusives in June July and August and full details available from agent W. D. Curton.
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Union Pacific
Sidney
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colo
Inc
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Cal
Portland
Ore
Tacoma
Beattie
Wash
W. D. Clifton
Valuable Book Free by Burlington Route Offer
Advertisement notes Campbell's Soil Culture manual offered free by J. Francis general passenger agent Burlington Route Omaha Nebraska. Book priced at 112 yen with illustrations and details on moisture storage evaporation control and yield increase. mailed free on receipt of two cent stamp to any address.
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J. Francis
Burlington Route
Omaha
Neb
The Boss Worm Medicine Claims Boosting Child Health
Leighton Alabama druggist H P Kumanthe reports a child with severe worm infestation recovered after a customer bought one bottle of White's Cream Vermifuge. The tonic is claimed to aid digestion, strengthen nerves, and restore vigor in children. 25 cents at D J Scanlan's.
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H. P. Kumanthe
Leighton
Ala
White
D. J. Scanlan’s
Woman's Life Saved By Dr King's New Discovery
Mrs Lois Crags of Dorchester Massachusetts credits Dr King's New Discovery with a complete cure after years of persistent cough and breathing difficulties. She notes doctors and remedies failed until the remedy helped her recover fully and urges sufferers of coughs colds throat and lung trouble to try it with trial bottles free.
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Lois Crags
Dorchester
Mass
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Glenwood Springs
Colorado
W. D. Curton
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Trav. Freight and Pass
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Schlitz Beer
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Madison Square
Sula. PA
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Sidney, Neb
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Boston
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