Across the State Road To Hold Meeting In Holdrege May 16
State board of assessment keeps railroads’ valuations at last year’s figures. Debate over potential levy increase for rail and property taxes continues as the “Across the State” road plan draws interest from commercial clubs. The first leg from Nebraska City to Lincoln will be reviewed at Holdrege gathering. Lower local phone rates approved for Grand Island. Deputy State Treasurer E S Mickey resigns due to ill health and will return to Osceola to manage farming interests in Polk county.
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Holdrege
Lincoln
State Board of Assessment
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
Union Pacific
Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
State Board
Henry Seymour
Holdregze
Nebraska City
Exeter
Hastings
Minden
McCook
Grand Island
Bell Telephone Company
State Railway Commission
E S. Mickey
Mickey
Osceola
Polk County
Pastor Parker Resigns After Sterling Investigation
Reverend L G Parker longtime Sterling Methodist pastor resigned after irate citizens demanded departure following an inquiry into his conduct with a leading citizen's daughter. The 57 year old, who had helped raise money for an $8000 church, had been serving in Tecumseh after leaving Crab Orchard. He left by train with Mrs Parker absent visiting a daughter in Beatrice. Mayor Griffin of Beatrice filed ouster notices against local police leaders in a separate city political move.
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Beatrice
Neb
Griffin
McGirr
E. M. Dillon
Bales
Doane College Secures Endowment Milestone
Doane College in Crete Nebraska announces a $75,000 raise toward securing a $25,000 gift from Dr Pearson. The total endowment reaches $100,000, safeguarding the scholastic future of the institution.
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Crete
Neb
Doane College
Dr. Pearson
Theatre Rowed With Dances Plays At Tobin And Crystal
The May dancing at Tobin Opera House drew large crowds with Vath and later W Krein orchestras providing music. A Crystal Theatre dance followed and tickets were advertised. A one sided wrestling match at Crystal saw Sidney’s Ray Surdesty defeat Denver’s Johnnie Mathews. Indian romance play A Prince of Isis Race slated for May 11 at Tobin starring Oscar Graham, with seats at Trinman's. Sylvia operetta next Saturday features local talent led by Miss Cooley and Mrs Hayden. proceeds benefit the high school for stereopticon and other projects.
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the Crystal
Ray Surdesty
Sidney
Johnnie Mathews
Denver
Tobin Opera House
Sterling
Oscar Graham
Oklahoma
Trinman’s
Sylvia
Sidavy
Betty
Miss Cooley
Hayden
Arabella
Araminta
Abrs. Sager
Mrs. Ward
Ringer
William
Furter
William Hadgon
Prince Tobleytum
The Decay Of Tin And Its Hidden Disease
Tin ages rapidly through a mysterious alteration described as a disease called co uring in which metallic tin remains but turns gray and powdery. The internal crystalline structure changes causing gradual degradation and the formation of tin powder in artifacts and samples. The note cites examples from a Russian magazine and mentions cassiterite as tin ore.
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Banka
Rotterdam
Moscow
Knowledge and Scientific News
London
A Placid Merchant Reflects On Local Trade Traditions
In a small sea port, a summer visitor observes a shop with candy and cigars displayed with no barrier between. A motor engine at the counter prompts the merchant to defend a simple, customer friendly approach, saying he serves what locals want without pestering buyers.
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Boston
Portland
Sherwin-Williams Paints and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad
Good results and reliable remits are promised with Sherwin-Williams paints through Sidney Drug Co agents. A cold remedy claim touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for all ages, non narcotic, and able to ward off pneumonia, sold by dealers.
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Chichester
Zour
Sherwin-Williame
Heavy rains soak ground and disrupt farm work in South Divide
A week of heavy rain leaves fields saturated. Wescot’s runaway damaged a harrow and injured a horse. Hiett is ill with rheumatism. Tobin missing several horses after a blizzard. Payzant ready to occupy new buildings. Fulton plans plowing with day and night shifts. Hictt girls ill in Cheyenne hospital since April 28 for car trouble operations. Foster building a hog house to raise duroes.
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Nerman Hiett
F. B. Tobin
Payzant
Fulton
Katherine
Elaine Hictt
St. John's Hospital
Cheyenne
Wyo
Time Freight Cars Dominate Modern Transport Tracking
A discussion on how freight cars function as shared property moving between lines from Jacksonville to Spokane and Phoenix to Augusta. Telegraphed updates track each car's location hourly on public boards, likening the process to stock tickers and noting the shift from free roaming to controlled, traceable cars.
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Anvutber
Jacksonville
Ila
Spokane
Wash
Phoenix
Ariz
Augusta
United States
Williams Tard
Technical World Magazine
Chicago
Omaha
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Bentley Automobile Co
Sidney, Nebraska
Overland
Jackson Furniture Co
Qualig
Kruse & Klein
Nebraska News
Parker
the Theatre
Vath
The
Crystal Theatre
W. Klein
Sidney Drug Co
Chas Foster
ESSIG
Nebraska
C. J. Hellwig
North Side
Blacksmith
Cavite
Schlitz Beer
Tobin
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