Argument Over Baggage Check From Old Maine Station Master
An old Yankee station master in a small Maine town clashes with a passenger over baggage check rules. After a 15 minute dispute the clerk changes his mind, attributing the delay to a slow political climate and absence of recent arguments, claiming he hoped for a New York correspondent.
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Maine
New York
Baggageman
Nobuddy
Enny
Crocionetl Commercial Tribune
Coffee houses in 17th century London sparked free speech
The 1675 royal clamp on coffee houses failed as protests forced the proclamation to be revoked. London venues remained hubs of discussion where Dryden mingled with literary aspirants, Pepys noting his witty discourse. Dryden’s chair by the fire became famous in these rooms that championed open debate.
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England
Charles
London
Dryden
Pepys
Bank President Kidnapped Near Petunia Tavern
The Petunia tavern landlord recalls the bank president being seized in his yard by a robber in a snorting car. The victim was forced into the vehicle at pistol point and driven off southeast. He later returned at dusk with a vest, coat, pistol, and a bundle of clothes, implying the bandit’s possible ransom plot.
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Stone Bank
Petunia
Kansas City Star
Tying the Knot Origin in Ancient Custom
The phrase tying the knot may derive from ancient Babylonia where a wedding priest tied threads from the bride and groom’s garments. The knot symbolized the matrimonial bond and was presented to the bride as a unity pledge.
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Babylonia
Weighing a Perfume by a Microbalance Discovery
Italian physicist Salvioni devised a microbalance with extreme delicacy to show musk loss by volatilization. A thin glass thread fixed at one end supports tiny objects near the free end. flexure is observed under 100x magnification, with a mote of one thousandth of a milligram bending the thread.
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Salvioni
Better Men and Women Through Fresh Air Diet and Exercise
A Nebraska Warmer article argues doctors favor milk eggs vegetables and outdoor activity for children. It cites farm families improving anemia and school standing after dietary changes and daily milk intake, stressing nutrition for body and mind.
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Wence
Friend
Flo
Nebraska
Quarrels Ended by Understanding Between Friends
Hugh Fullerton recalls two friends quarreling over a despicable rumor. After hearing both sides, he saw the conflict stemmed from misunderstanding. A brief meeting and honest talk cooled the tempers, leading to apologies and laughter. He then reconciled with a longtime acquaintance by sharing motives and viewpoints.
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Eeither
Hugh Fullerton
Tribute to the W. R. C. Women of Nebraska
A Nebraskan Republican tribute praises the Women’s Relief Corps as loyal to American ideals. It recalls their Civil War era service and Memorial Day flower offerings, notes their voting discipline, and honors their principled support for defined candidates and party principles.
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Nebraska
Nebdraska Republican
Why the Surprise in The Cornhusker Suppression
For a decade NU institutions have seen editorial missteps. The Cornhusker was suppressed for indecency, echoed by Chancellor Avery who blamed fool editors rather than degenerates. Critics note young women posing for photographs in teddies and nighties in the publication.
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University of Nebraska
Cornhusker
Avery
Moral laxity at universities prompts calls for policing committee
The piece questions Chancellor Avery for delaying action, arguing a policing committee should have been appointed months ago. It urges investigating committees to expose long known issues, notes moral laxity extends beyond the university, and laments tutors unfit for judgment while urging educators to mold virtuous citizens from incoming students.
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Ace
Vieigus
Ceir Mele
Avery
Clay Co. Sun
Not Possible When a Lady Is Told of Traffic Speed
A Pittsburg Dispatch item recalls a motorist who, after being told she was traveling at forty miles per hour, retorts with humor about time since she left. The traffic officer simply instructs her to proceed, highlighting a witty exchange on a boulevard.
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Pittsburg Dispatch
A Triumph of Truth
A Cincinnati Enquirer tale tells of a merchant hiring a boy who admits he dislikes work, praising the honesty of the applicant as the first to tell the truth about his attitude, highlighting blunt candor over eagerness.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
One Iron in Hand Or Many Brands Burn the Papers
A concise maxim on focus warning that attempting too many ventures leads to failure. A man who watches one project closely can excel, but spreading attention across many burns each to ashes, leaving only ruin.
Cheerfulness A Critical Asset In Tough Times
Omaha business editors report from a trade excursion that intelligent cheerfulness paired with aggressive sales boosts activity when demand is slow. Cheerful towns show stronger promotion, better displays, and brighter farmers, while dismal towns suffer slow sales, high freight, and low stocks.
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Neo Oo Tan
Omaha
Driving Some Stunt An Auto Party From The Hills Just
A compact, unclear clipping notes a car stunt from a hillside location. The fragment mentions an auto party in motion with riders possibly performing a risky maneuver. Details such as date, people involved, and outcome are not provided in the readable text.
Quartet From Sidney Heads To State Normal
On a Saturday trip near Morrill county line the group walked Sidneys cement sidewalks, finding dry footing. The quartet included William Mowrer and his daughter Civilla, Margaret Miler of Bayard, and A I Burke of Sidney. The young ladies then took the train for Kearney to attend the state normal.
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Morrill County
Sidneys
William Mowrer
Civilla
Margaret Miler
Bayard
Il Burke
Sidney
Kearrey
Ferris Wheel Ride Ends In Stormy Wait For Couple In Gering
A pair of Gering youths were the lone passengers on the Ferris wheel when a storm hit. The operator forgot passengers and hid, leaving the couple and others frightened and unable to hear. Their ride stretched nearly an hour before help arrived.
Wept for the Dead On Return from Kindergarten
A Telegraph excerpt recalls a child’s sorrow as Jerome tells his mother about Pearlie Peterson crying in kindergarten. The brief scene captures a tender moment of empathy and early childhood emotion.
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Jerome
Mamma
Pearlie Peterson
Washington's Birthday Party Ends in Tragic Death
Miss Flinn hosted a Washingtons birthday party where Pearle presented a Wallashing ton handkerchief. Miss Flinn announced that he was dead, leaving attendees surprised and saddened by the news.
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Miss Flinn
Washington
Pearle
Wallashington
Real Estate Transfers in Sidney and Surrounding Areas
Transfers include Adolph F. Sternberg to John D. Proctor of lots in Huntsman for 1000 dollars and Sternberg to Ida M. Proctor of all block 8 for 1000. Brown to Frank W. Portrey of Sidney blocks 25 for 5500. Wading to Curtis Calvin of 2014-52 for 40000. City of Sidney to R R McDonald Greenwood Cemetery lots 123-124 for 5.50. Hedlund to Tarson in Dalton lot 8 block 5 for 608. Allen to Swain Rihu's addition Gurley lot 8 block 2 for 5. City of Sidney to George Walker Greenwood Cemetery lot 127 block 5 for 5.50. B A Jones to James A Mitchell class EM of Sec T and N and N% of 8-14-51 for 21000.
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Adolph F. Sternberg
John D. Proctor
Huntsman
Adolph &. Sternberg
Ida M. Proctor
C. ©. Brown
Frank W. Portrey
Sidney
Wm. M. Wading
Curtis A. Calvin
City of Sidney
R. R. McDonald
Greenwood Cemetery
Ethel M. Hedlund
A. A. Tarson
Dalton
Frank Z. Allen
Charles O. Swain
Rihu
Gurley
City of
George Walker
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James A Mitchell
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