Nebraska Real Estate Convention Backs Agricultural Statistics Plan
At the Fremont Nebraska Real Estate Convention on February 14, resolutions urged a state law to collect agricultural statistics by the State Labor Bureau. The plan calls for May livestock and crop data, June yield reports, and December publication to influence immigration and attract settlers. Brewer Buchanan emphasized timely current stats to reach prospective settlers and legislators.
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Fremont
Neb
Sir Leach
Antelope County
State Labor Bureau
Buchanan
Nebraska
Statistical Bureau
Lincoln
Bucchanan
Pigeon Loft Care Tips from Orff's Farm Review
Advice for pigeon fanciers covers loft drafts low perches and bath tubs to reduce water borrowing. Feeding grain sparingly with hemp, using tobacco stems for nesting, and tobacco vermin control are suggested. Old mortar grit, sweet oil for tar, and careful buying from reputable dealers finalize best practices.
Where to Invest 320000 in Range and Stock Ventures
A Chicago man with 320000 seeks the best location for investment in stock ranching. Options include Oklahoma or Texas range territories, Western Dakotas, or breeding blooded stock on high priced Mississippi valley lands. The Dakota plan is recommended for health considerations and potential returns.
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Chicago
Oklahoma
Texas
Dakotas
Mississippi Valley
Planting Evergreens and Soil Improvement Advice
A correspondent with sandy ridge land poisoned by sorrel asks how to restore soil. Two plowings in August and September are suggested then, if moisture is scarce, alternatives include cowpeas or converting the area to forestry with Scotch or white pine or cedar.
The Shah of Persia Wealth Reported
The shah is described as one of the world’s most absolute monarchs with control over all lives and goods. His country’s revenue rests in his hands and recent rulers have accumulated large fortunes, with the present shah’s fortune estimated at 25 to 30 million dollars, largely in diamonds.
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Persia
Disciple of Charce Thomas W Lawson and the Independence
Thomas W Lawson owner of the Independence is described as a fatalist who ties fate to grand schemes of human events. He believes in luck tied to the number three and its multiples, with a yacht test noted for June 3 and office addresses 333 and 8339. He wears a watch chain of 333 gold beads.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Independence
Paris Gloveless Daylight Fashion Sparks Hand Display
Paris fashion lauds bare hands outdoors with evening gloves optional. Duchesses flaunt heirloom rings while a famed signet linked to a great-grandfather guillotined underscores a quiet faith. The piece closes noting courage rests in implicit faith in God.
Another Man Altogether At Valley Missouri
Perry Nelson in Valley Missouri reports a remarkable physical change after kidney medicine. He used six boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and regained vigor, praising the remedy. The page also promotes Dr H Green's Sons dropsy treatment and notes life insurance concerns.
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Dodd
Defiance Starch offered in 16 oz value
A grocer warns Defiance Starch without 12 oz stock, claiming the 16 oz package is superior and costs a similar price. The ad promotes Defiance as better than rival starches despite adversity.
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Nebraska
Defiance
Jess
Magnetic Starch Co
Omaha
Neb
Career and Character of Abraham Lin Collected by Choate
This excerpt highlights Joseph Choate's address on Abraham Lincoln covering early life struggles, development of character, and Lincoln's administration. It notes publication by the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway and requests six cents postage to F A Miller in Chicago. A closing line hints the speaker remarks that a man is heaviest in his 40th year.
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Joseph Choate
Great Britain
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Nurse at Children's Home New York promotes Mother Gray's Powders to cure feverishness teething disorders stomach troubles and destroy worms. Sample free at druggists 2e. Address Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
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Mother Gray
New York
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Free Tobacco Cure Sent Free on Stamp Appeal
Mrs. A. R. Raymond of Des Moines advertises a tobacco habit cure and offers to send the receipt free to anyone who mails a two cent stamp. The pitch ends with motivational lines about opportunity and self help.
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A. R. Raymond
Charles Street
Des Moines
Unclear ad text with medical claims and offers
A garbled collection of vintage ads and testimonials includes Hulls Catarrh Cure claims with Frank J Cheney and Co Toledo Ohio, testimonials, Railroad agent contact, and various travel notices. The fragmentary text mentions product promises, notary seals, and advertisements for medicines and resorts.
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Onto
Toledo
Lreas
Frank J Cheney
of & & Cheney &Co
Volede
Hull
Frank J Chendy
J Cheney & CO
Joledo
To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Jingle
A vintage advertisement touts Luxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for colds. It claims druggists will fund money if the cure fails. The second line offers a reflective aphorism about a woman's role in the world.
Defiance Starch Ad Promotes Quality and Value
An old advertisement touts Defiance Starch at 16 oz for 30 cents, claiming better quality and one third more starch for the same price. It contrasts with chromes and cheap premiums and uses light moral quips about manners and appearances.
Defiance Starch Promises Superior Hold and Lasting Finish
A claim cites Defiance starch as providing flexible lasting results superior to other brands with firm hold and durability. The article also notes a new church that emphasizes doing good alongside being good.
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New Church
Wandseekers Excursions and Cheap Farm Lands Offer
A compact ad listing Wandseekers excursions to Virginia and Carolinas with cheap farm and stock lands, plus travel pamphlet requests through W E Conklyn C and O Ry agent at 234 Clark St Chicago. Also includes hosiery joke and Defiance Starch promo in a satirical tone.
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Florida
Exenrsons
Virginia
Carolina
Hot Springs
Old Point Comfort
Southern Pines
W. J. Conklyn
N.W
North
South Carolina
W. E. Conklyn
Clark St
Chicago
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Aebraska
Charce
Paris
Disraell
Abraham Lin
Coln
Russ Company
South Lend
Ind
P'sos
Red Cross
South Bend
Wayman
Bright
J A Hopkins
Board of County Commissioners
Elsworth
Kay
Alkavis
Ty. A. Hopkins
Ida A. Francis
Mooresville
Shawll
Mary Fox
Seymour
Iowa
Viola Dearing
Petersburg
Jas. Young
Kent
Ohio
Church Kidney Care Company
Inourth Avenue
Pong
Faltions
W le Douglas
Eyl Bue
Douglas
Faire
Rene
W. L. Douglas
W. DL. Douglas
Twest
Corona Colt
Alwaye Clark
Ihannot
Dei
Win
Ad. Tower CO
Boston
Mass
Mark
Iq i Magnetic Starch Mfg CO
Omaha, Neb
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