Shakespeare's Gloves and Stage Relic Path Through Histories
Stage relics from Dr. Furness include a worn pair of Shakespeare gloves with a noted lineage. They trace from John Ward who played Othello in 1740 for a monument fund, through David Garrick, Mrs Siddons, Cecelia Siddons, to Fanny Kemble, and finally to Dr. Furness in 1874 per New York Press.
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Furness
Shakespeare
John Ward
Stratford
Wiliam Shakespeare
David Garrick
How much money makes a man a millionaire
A young reporter asked Charles Schwab how much money defines a millionaire. Schwab replied that in Pittsburgh ten thousand dollars suffices, while in New York two thousand nine hundred dollars would be considered enough.
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Charles Schwab
Ateel
Mr. Schwab
Pittsburgh
New York
New York World
Found a Cure for Rheumatism
Lee L. Chapman of Mapleton Iowa describes two years of rheumatism preventing him from bringing his right hand to his mouth. He credits Chamberlain's Liniment with curing him in two months and claims leading a pain free life since. For sale by all dealers.
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Lee L. Chapman
Mapleton
Iowa
Chamberlain
Omaha hearing hears Trimble on high cost of living
Charles G. Trimble of Trimble Brothers testified before the Omaha legislative committee probing living costs. He said fruit and produce commissions earn little profit, with margins from 9 to 11 percent and losses on green goods and apples, citing cabbage profitable only at times. He noted apples and related box goods often sell below cost, with Nebraska Iowa apples bought high last fall and sold to grocers at higher current prices.
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Omaha
Legislative Committee
Charles G. Trimble
Trimble Brothers
Trimble
Fruit and Produce Commission
Nebraska
Iowa
Omaha Commission
Laborers Fight in Dark on Rock Island Boxcar Bunk
Four laborers fought inside a dark boxcar bunk house on the Rock Island right of way near Albright. Aggressor Paul Esperento used a club and bowie knife, injuring Mike Hernandez and Mike Saza before being arrested. Other man received minor scrapes. Beatrice school to buy athletic park for $6,000 with $20,000 project cost on land west of Fourth Street.
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Omaha
Rock Island
Albright
Paul S. Esperento
Mike Hernandez
Mike Saza
Esperanto
Beatrice, Neb
Board of Education
Fourth Street
Ella
Elk Streets
D. W. Cook
IHC
International Harvester Company of America
Icorporated
Judge Sears Hotel Bill Claim in Omaha Hearing
Lincoln March 5 The house committee on deficiencies opposes Judge W O Sears of the Omaha district who seeks 940 for hotel bills and expenses after the 4000 traveling funds for district judges ran out. West Point Neb March 5 George G Mullin early Cuming county settler died at home near West Point at 76. He served in a Pennsylvania regiment with the Grand Army of the Republic post D S Crawford and distinguished service in the Civil War.
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West Point
Neb
George G. Mullin
Cuming County
D. S. Crawford
Grand Army of the Republic
Pennsylvania
Kissing Ban Targets Couples in Odessa Crime
In Odessa two couples were arrested for kissing in public, a crime in Russia. They dined in a restaurant, kissed goodbye, and received short prison terms, with fines cited for public kissing and kissing in a square or area.
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Russia
Odessa
Land Transfers Third Installment in Cheyenne County
Public notice lists numerous Cheyenne County real estate transfers from 21-17-49 to 8-14-49. Transactions involve individuals such as Mary M Kivett Mary J Browning Fred N Slawson Joseph Swenson Emmitt Babbitt and Wm Owen along with entities like Tate Marhardt Co PRR Co and Danvers. Values range from $1.00 to $4,000 with several parcels defined by section township and range designations.
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Mary M. Kivett
Mary J. Browning
Mary M. Tolvett
Alice Isaul H
P Slawson
Fred N Slawson
Joseph M .Swenson
Emmitt Babbittow
Jesse C. McNish
Edward
Fred J. Miller
Amily
Dilworth
William A A. Dilworth
Jerome B. Halston
William Mo Owen
Sely
Mary J Browning
Mary M Kivett
John Weist
Fred E. Clive
Dt Prr Co
John Crusacker
J Raxtmond
Franciscus N. Litty
Robert O. Raymond
Sinacus N. Litty
Ney
David & Bennett
Franciscus N Litty
Wis
Tate-Marhardt Co
M J Barnett
Nelly
John SS. Welgren
Joseph Ale Swenson
U Prr. Co
J W Murphy
Ni Swh
Maggie Herral
Archibald G Evans
J J McIntosh
Tuoee
John Mintkin
Ooon Diehl
B. Be Cook
Emma R. Biscoe
Lucien Ensign
HE Hensley
George W
Fredericka Mo Webel
David R. Joney
J W . Morrison
Lovely Lohmeser
John A Bentley
Jesse McNish
August Matthes
Livoni
Willam Scott
James al Tigeins
Simon P Wietters
Wallies
Wallies Qusterhoudt, Sw 33-16-48, $1. Adolph Folda and Wife To Stanley F Wasocki
Fundingsland
J Philipp Goering
Frank Erickson Et al
John M Erick- Sunse
Teachers Association Meeting in Bridgeport March 27 29
Miss Mabel C. Johnson will direct the chorus at the Bridgeport teachers gathering. The program features vocal and instrumental solos and school quartets. A Scottsbluff versus Lodge Pole league basketball game is set for Thursday, refereed by Professor Lee. A Friday banquet costs 50 cents with a full menu and toasts.
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Mabel C. Johnson
Sidney
Miss Johnson
Kearney
Bridgeport High School Quartette
Sidney High School
Scottsbluff
Lodgepole
Professor Lee
Kimball
Bridgeport
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Notice
One hundred dollar reward offered for any uncurable catarrh. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo sponsor claims and endorsements from a local bank. The cure is taken internally and acts on the mucous membranes. testimonials are provided. Sold by druggists with accompanying Hall's Family Pills.
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F.J Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J Cheney
National Bank OF Cowmehce
Ohly
Hall
N. “Teatimoniais Kent
Rice
Put me away for winter in a dream of April
A lyrical plea to be hidden away for winter until spring returns. The speaker desires temporary dormancy out of harsh weather and noise, imagining camphor wrapped rest and awakening to April breezes, bird songs, and gentler days.
Speaking banknotes may voice genuineness in new idea
A Scientific American report discusses counterfeiting risks and a proposed solution the speaking banknote. A "Moyal society" member demonstrated perfect imitation of engraved notes, challenging the belief notes cannot be faked. The idea adds edge inscriptions and a phonograph voice to certify authenticity, though counterfeiting the record remains a concern.
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England
Moyal Society
Scientific American
Pig Theft Trial Sparks Local Fear
A magistrate questions a prisoner about stealing a pig. The prisoner concedes the act as the magistrate declares there has been a wave of pie stealing and vows to make an example of the culprit to restore safety in the community.
I wish I belonged to a golf club line
Pun Magazine quotes aditing quip about belonging to a golf club and the rough humor of walking long miles over hills and ditches to strike tree stumps with a stick while muttering a phrase.
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fPun Magazine
Public Benefactor or Tax Dodger Rosenwald Questioned
In this Exchange letter the writer praises Mr. Rosenwald of Sears Roebuck & Co as a great benefactor and charity worker in his city. The letter then questions whether he pays his fair share of taxation in the county, noting his ongoing business activity.
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Rosenwald
Sears Roebuck & Co
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Committee Opposing
Cuming
Cheyenne County
Teachers' Association
Laune’s
Genstar
Penstar
Pris
Cheyenne County Abstract
Hadley
T. Doran
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Americas Surely Co
Jos. Hahler
Sidney, Neb
S. Sheffer
Monument Co
S. Sheffer, Prop
Kruse & Klein
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