Nebraska Legislature Sees Partisan Battles Mar Session
Special Correspondent reports a divided Nebraska session where partisan tactics dominate. The South Omaha stockyards bill advances despite minority opposition, reform lobbyist rumors flare, Milford Old Soldiers Home closure faces majority support, and judiciary recounts spur secret maneuvers.
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South Omaha
Senate
Ransom and
Howell
Douglas
Ransom
W. A. Paxton
Paxton
Milford
Secretary of State
Keysor
Omaha
Douglas County
Friends of
Fusion
Messrs
Neville and
Wirkpatrick
Best meals and accommodations at the Wilson House
A travel feature highlights dining and lodging at the Wilson House. It praises room comfort and menu variety while noting intimate service, scenic surroundings, and proximity to nearby attractions. The piece emphasizes value for guests seeking a cozy, high quality stay.
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Wilson House
Signs of Prosperity Rise With Gold Reserve Above 150 Million
The Chicago Times-Herald reports early signs of economic recovery as the U S gold reserve exceeds 150 million dollars for the first time since November 1880 and money in circulation reaches a record 1 675 694 953 dollars on March 1 1897. Per capita circulation stands at 23 14 dollars while bank note circulation has grown by 11 million in the past year. The piece credits McKinley’s election with fueling the positive financial tide and notes banks prefer lending money over issuing notes when money is abundant.
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United States
Carlisle
McKinley
Chicago Times-Herald
Liberal Seed House gifts seeds to Nebraska farmers
A Liberal Seed House of Marblehead Massachusetts and J J A Gregory & Son pledge lasting memory for Nebraska farmers by distributing three tons of free garden seeds to needy families through Rev L Ludden and others. They offer a free catalogue to all planning to plant seeds.
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J. J. A. Gregory & Son
Marblehead
Mass
Farmer's of
Nebraska
Rev. L. Ludden
New Buffet Smoking and Library Cars on Overland Route
The article notes new composite cars on the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line between Salt Lake City and Chicago. These Buffet Smoking and Library cars are entirely new with modern features, stocked with papers and magazines, and run daily via The Overland Limited. The Union Pacific line west of Chicago inaugurates this service, encouraging tickets to be routed via The Overland Route.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Salt Lake City
White's Cream Vermifuge Promises Safe Worm Remedy
An advert promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a pure vegetable worm expellant that will surely cure worm infestations in children. It claims to boost growth and vitality, noting dark circles under the eyes and fatigue as signs. Sold in large and small bottles for 25 cents at Scanian's Drug Store.
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Scanian’s
Sugar Schedule Faces Republican Change to Cut Trust Profits
Washington March 9 The sugar schedule of the new tariff bill was agreed upon by Republican members of the ways and means committee. A specific duty replaces ad valorem, reducing the trust profit differential and aiming to lower sugar prices long term. The plan also imposes a specific rate on refined sugars and ties other rates to reciprocal trade, with no bounty on American grown sugars. The committee estimates annual revenue near 347 million, plus wool duties adding 14 million more, totaling about 365 million a year.
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Washington
Sugar Trust
Ways and Means Committee
Spring Time Cure for Chronic Catarrh Promoted by Peruna
The article urges sufferers of chronic catarrh to start a spring treatment using Peruna. It claims spring offers better chances for relief, notes many misdiagnose catarrh, and invites readers to request a free copy of Dr. Hartman’s book from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company in Columbus, Ohio.
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Hartman
Peruna
Dr. Hartman
Peruna Drug ‘Manufacturing Company
Columbus, O
Dangers of the Grip and Chamberlains Cough Remedy
The greatest danger from la grippe is pneumonia but with proper care and Chamberlains Cough Remedy that risk is avoided. Thousands using this remedy claim no pneumonia and a quicker cure than other treatments. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from Druggists.
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Chamberlain
Crippie Creek Fire Survivor Praises Cough Remedy
In Crippie Creek after a large fire, G. B. Henderson reports a severe cold that resisted remedies until after using three small bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He notes the high altitude makes a meritorious cough remedy essential and that the cough and cold left him. Available through druggists.
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Crippie Creek
Chamberlain
G. B. Henderson
Daily Advertiser
Japan debates gold standard as currency reform looms
Vancouver reports from the Empress of India cite Japan weighing a shift to the gold standard. Officials back the change while Osaka manufacturers oppose it. No formal plan yet, but a bill may be submitted to the diet this session. Market conditions are slack amid tight money and unsettled finances.
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Vancouver
B. C
Empress of India
Orient
Japan
Osaka
Reflections of a Bachelor on Women and Marriage
A humorous, dated riff on gender roles and romance. The piece quips about corsets brains blush discreetness religous mis-spellings and the devil's view of women. It contrasts behaviors of men and women and lampoons marital expectations.
Modern Set of Ten Town Trade Commands
An article presents a modern restatement of the Ten Commandments urging local patronage and home economic support. It stresses buying from home merchants, employing local workers, avoiding credit reliance, resisting outside town influence, and teaching these principles to future generations for communal prosperity.
Electric Bitters Promoted As Nerve and Blood Tonic
Advertised remedy Electric Bitters described as a purely vegetable tonic restoring tired nerves and vigor. It stimulates the stomach nerves, liver, and kidneys, purifies blood, improves appetite and digestion. Sold at 50 cents or $1 at W F Bissett's Drug Store.
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W. F. Bi Iasett
New Discovery Said To Save Life In Grippe Case
Beaversville resident G Caillouette recounts his near death from La Grippe. After doctors failed, he used Dr King s New Discovery and improved after three bottles. He praises its life saving value and notes a free trial at W F Bassetts Drug Store.
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W. F. Bassett
Union Pacific offers best service and fastest time
To Omaha Chicago and points in Iowa and Illinois the Union Pacific in connection with the C. N. W. Ry offers the best service and the fastest time. Call or write to me for time cards rates etc E R Breisch Agent.
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Omaha
Chicago
Iowa
Illinois
Union Pacific
E.R. Breisch
Local Notes and Social Happenings in Globe Creek
Special Correspondence reports Mr D W White under selling pace, Hal Wagoner to Wheatland returns, S Judd moving from river homestead south of town. M W A preparing for entertainment on the 17th, Jenkins delivers poles to sheep ranch, good Sunday school turnout at Glendale and Round Rock with Rev Hornady’s sermon. Married: Joseph W Nunn and Grace Dugger wed at Pridea home with Rev Hornaday officiating and a served supper.
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D. W. ‘White
Hal Wagoner
Wheatland
S. Judd
Hopkins
Greenwood
Sickles
Jenkins
Glendale
Round Rock
Aleo
Hornady
Joseph W. Nunn
Grace Dugger
Hornaday
Dallards Snow Liniment Promises Quick Recovery
The ad touts Dallard's Snow Liniment with claims of relief from soreness, stretched sinews, and strains. It promises cures where others only relieve and targets rheumatism neuralgia burns and frost bites with rapid action. Price 40 cents. sold at Scanlan's Dewy Store.
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Dallard
Scanlan
Don't Trifle With Coughs Ballard's Horehound Syrup Ad
A testimonial ad touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as the fastest, safest remedy for coughs colds and chest ailments. Clinton Missouri druggist Arm strong praises its effectiveness while Scanlan's Drug Store sells it for 25 and 50 cents.
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Ballard
A. &. Armstrong
Clinton
Scanlan’s
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Healing
An advertisement for Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims it treats cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and other skin conditions while guaranteeing satisfaction or money back. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Bassett with a noted sale.
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Rv FE
Bassett
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Petrie
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James McMullan
Sidney
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Straub
Ofoe
King Nolomons
Devil
Steacy
Arid
Dollyvarden
Mana
Bucklen
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