Nebraska Legislature Special Correspondence Review
Forty five days into the session the record shows partisan bills dominant and minority rights sidelined. The South Omaha stock yards bill faces resistance. Ransom and Howell oppose it while Paxton lobbyist claims surface amid disputes. Old Soldiers Home Milford closure favored by majority despite protests. Recount on supreme justices remains secretive as commission hints at seating Populist justice candidates Neville and Wirkpatrick. The sitting committee delays and buncombe bills, led by Straub, aim to tax express telegraph and phone firms, with later unfavorable reports overridden to place them on the general file.
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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
Sheldon
Straub
Ofoe
Best meals and accommodations at the Wilson House
A feature highlighting dining and lodging at the Wilson House, detailing standout meals, hospitality, and room options. Highlights include chef's tasting courses, locally sourced ingredients, and comfortable, well appointed suites. Visitors praise service, atmosphere, and value for travelers seeking a refined stay.
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Wilson House
Signs of Prosperity Return Dominate Market Outlook
The Chicago Times Herald reports that the U S gold reserve has risen above 150 million dollars for the first time since 1880 and currency in circulation reached a peak not seen since 1888 with notes in circulation rising by about 11 million in the past year Money per capita climbed to 2314 on March 1 1897 and the note supply signals cheaper money and stronger lending prospects as McKinley takes office.
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United States
Carlisle
McKinley
Chicago Times- Herald
Liberal Seed House generosity remembered by Nebraska farmers
A seed house from Marblehead Massachusetts, J. J. A. Gregory & Son, is praised for distributing three tons of free garden seeds to needy Nebraska farmers through Rev. L Ludden and others during hard times. The firm is noted for reliability and broad gauge methods and offers a free catalogue.
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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 The Overland Route
The article notes the introduction of new buffet smoking and library cars on daily service between Salt Lake City and Chicago via The Overland Limited. It highlights modern design, ample writing materials, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines, and mentions Union Pacific operating west of Chicago inaugurating this service. Tickets are advised to be real via The Overland Route.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Salt Lake City
White's Cream Vermifuge Promises Safe Worm Remedy
An advertisement touts White's Cream Vermifuge as a purely vegetable worm cure that expels worms and restores growth in children. It claims certainty of results with a general dose and a 25 cent price, sold at Scanlan's Drug Store.
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Scanian’s
Sugar Schedule Shifts Tariff Favoring Beet Industry
Washington March 9 The sugar schedule of the new tariff bill was approved by Republican members of the ways and means committee. A specific duty replaces ad valorem, reducing the beet sugar differential and aiming to curb the sugar trust. The plan projects about 347 million dollars annual revenue with no bounty for American grown sugars.
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Washington
Sugar Trust
Ways and Means Committee
Sorebess
Springtime relief for chronic catarrh with Peruna
Winter left many with chronic catarrh and failed remedies. The piece urges starting Peruna in spring when recovery is easier, noting varied catarrh phases and promising prompt improvement. It invites readers to request Dr. Hartman’s latest book free from Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company in Columbus, Ohio.
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Hartman
Peruna
Dr. Hartman
Peruna Drug ‘Manufacturing Company
Columbus, O
Dangers of La Grippe and Pneumonia Prevention
The greatest danger from la grippe is pneumonia but with reasonable care and Chamberlains Cough Remedy the risk can be avoided. Thousands have used this remedy with no pneumonia cases, claiming it prevents pneumonia and cures quickly. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from Druggists.
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Chamberlain
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Clears Severe Cold
From Crippie Creek reported by G B Henderson editor of the Daily Advertiser. After a big fire he suffered a severe cold and tried many remedies without relief. He used three small bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy and the cough and cold left him. In high altitude a meritorious cough remedy is needed. For sale by druggists.
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Crippie Creek
Chamberlain
G. B. Henderson
Daily Advertiser
Favor the Gold Standard in Japan Emphasized by Ministers
Vancouver dispatch reports Japanese ministers and officials urging an immediate gold standard change. No formal bill yet, but a proposed currency bill may be submitted to the diet this session. Officials largely favor the move while Osaka cotton merchants oppose it 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 pithy humor essay of observations about women and marriage. The piece jokes about corsets brains blushes discretion religous notes and the double standards men and women show in love dating and marriage. It resembles a late antebellum or early 20th century humor column.
The Ten Commandments Modern Set of Local Commerce Rules
A regional exhortation rewrites ten traditional commands urging residents to buy locally, support home merchants and institutions, use local workers, avoid credit abuse, resist outside temptations, promote town welfare, avoid pride, spend earnings at home, speak well of the town, and teach these principles to future generations to sustain growth after prosperity.
Electric Bitters Promoted as Nerve and Blood Tonic
Advertisers tout Electric Bitters as the best remedy to restore tired nerves and vigor. The vegetable medicine supposedly tones the stomach nerves, stimulates the liver and kidneys, purifies the blood, improves appetite and digestion. Sold at W. F. Billsett’s Drug Store for 50 cents to 1.00 per bottle.
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W. F. Bi Iasett
New Discovery Restores Life in Grippe Case
Mr G Caillouette of Beaversville recounts La Grippe leaving him near death after doctors failed to help. He started Dr Kings New Discovery from W F Bassett’s Drug Store and after three bottles felt much better and fully recovered, saying it is worth its weight in gold. He praises the remedy and its free trial offer.
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W. F. Bassett
Union Pacific Offers Fast Service to Midwest Regions
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 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 Mist Highlights
Special Correspondence reports widespread moving and travel as Mr Hal Wagoner heads to Wheatland then returns. S. Judd relocates from the river to his homestead south of town. M W A prepping for eight entertainments on the 17th. Hopkins’ land near Greenwood mentioned. Sick son of Mr Sickles improves from pneumonia. Light snow flurries with a last Sunday squall. Jenkins delivers three loads of poles en route to sheep ranch. Strong Sunday school turnout at Glendale and Round Rock with Rev Hornaday delivering an encouraging sermon. Joseph W Nunn and Grace Dugger wed at the bride’s home with Rev Hornaday officiating and a post ceremony supper. Best wishes for a short, happy married life.
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D. W. ‘White
Hal Wagoner
Wheatland
S. Judd
Hopkins
Greenwood
Jenkins
Glendale
Round Rock
Aleo
Hornady
Joseph W. Nunn
Misa Grace Dugger
Hornaday
Dallard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Recovery
Advertised as a superior remedy for soreness from stretched sinews and strained muscles. It claims to cure rheumatism neuralgia and burns while relieving strains and frostbite and promises satisfaction with a 40 cent price at Scanlan's Dewy Store.
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Dallard
Scanlan
Don’t Trifle With Coughs Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Ad
A Clinton Missouri druggist endorses Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as the prompt certain and harmless remedy for coughs colds throat and chest troubles. He notes selling many remedies but never so much of one as this product. Price 25 and 50 cents. Scanlan’s Drug Store carries it.
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Ballard
A. L. Armstrong
Clinton
Scanlan’s
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised with guarantees
An old advertisement proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever loves tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin corruptions and promises refunds if not satisfactory. It notes a 25 cent price per box and credits W V Bassett as seller.
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Wv FE
Bassett
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Paxton & Gallagher
Denver
Lincoln
James McMullan
Sidney
THE
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King Nolomons
Steacy
Arid
Dollyvarden
Mana
Bucklen
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