Nebraska Report Shows New York Farmers Worst Off Than Nebraskans
The State Journal notes testimony from New Yorkers critical of New York farm loans, saying Nebraska farms are safer investments. A Lincoln investigator cites Albion and Johnstown as lenders, with one Albion woman holding thirteen Nebraska mortgages and no losses. New York debtors struggle to pay while Nebraska borrowers keep up, prompting calls that hostile legislation dampens Nebraskans’ view of risk.
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Nebraska
New York State
A. E. Harvey
Lincoln
Harvey
Albion
New York
Orleans County
New England
State Journal
New York Sun
Walt Mason
Lincoln Journal
Boy Overcomes Lung Trouble After Typhoid Malaria
Gardner Massachusetts resident Gilman Brown was told his son would not live a month due to lung trouble after typhoid and malaria. After costly doctors failed, Dr King’s New Discovery restored health, letting him work again. Free trial bottles at W F Bassett’s Drug Store.
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Gilman Brown
Mill St. South
Gardner
Mass
Dr. King
W. F. Bassett
Watch'em in Nebraska Legislature Scandals Spark Reform Calls
The Fremont Tribune reports a concealed bill retained the old $2,500 pay for asylum superintendents Cameronell Keiper Abbott despite a cut to $2,000. Clerks and officers allegedly fixed figures and manipulated enrollments to shield salaries. The piece labels lawmakers as defiant and corrupt and calls for scrutiny of beneficiaries and clerks involved.
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Norfolk, Lincoln and
Hastings
Fremont Tribune
Schwind
Camerell
Keiper
Abbott
Nebraska
Union Pacific to Run Through Sleeper Minneapolis to Los Angeles
Through car service announced for a Pullman Tourist Sleeper from Minneapolis and St Paul to Los Angeles via Sioux City and Columbus with no changes. Departures: Minneapolis 7 40 p m Thursdays, St Paul 8 15 p m, return Los Angeles 2 00 p m Thursdays. Union Pacific touts speed and comfort and urges early space applications. For details contact a Union Pacific agent or E L Lomax Omaha Neb.
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Union Pacific
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minn
Los Angeles
Cal
Sioux City
Columbus
Neb
California
Backlen’s Araica Salve for Skin Ailments and Piles
An old advertisement promotes Backlen’s Araica Salve described as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with price 25 cents per box, sold by W F Bassett.
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W. F. Bassett
East Time Through Cars to Omaha Chicago and points
Union Pacific in partnership with the C. N. W. Ry offers the best service and fastest time to Omaha Chicago and points in Iowa and Illinois. Call or write for time cards rates and details from E R Breisch Agent.
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Omaha
Chicago
Pointe
Towa
Illinois
Union Pacific
E.R. Breisch
Cattle Shortage Drives Higher Prices Across Plains
Cattle are scarce across the plains and in portions of Minnesota with 1600 head arriving in Pierre. Yearlings bring about 17 dollars per head though few sales occur at that level. Buyers report difficulty securing stock, anticipating sustained high prices for feeders and beef as demand exceeds supply.
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Pierre
S. D
Omaha Bee
Minnesota
Els
New Buffet Smoking and Library Cars On The Overland Route
The Overland Limited now runs daily with new Buffet Smoking and Library cars on the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line between Salt Lake City and Chicago. The cars feature modern design, ample writing material, leading papers and magazines. Union Pacific started this service west of Chicago, so tickets should read via The Overland Route.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Salt Lake City
Summer Normal at Lodge Pole Third Annual Session
The Western Nebraska Summer Normal at Lodge Pole will run June 28 to August 20, promising larger attendance with over one hundred enrollments expected. Board is 2.50 per day with ample accommodations, plus extended teacher staff and a country schools class focusing on United States History by the Source Method.
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Western Nebraska Summer Normal
Lodge Pole
United States
Best Remedy for Rheumatism in Fairhaven
James Rowland of Fairhaven reports his wife suffering rheumatism for 25 years found relief after using Chamberlain Pain Balm. A bottle purchased instead of a doctor eased her pain within an hour and she now uses it for aches. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from the Druggist.
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James Rowland
Mr. Rowland
Chamberlain
Junketing Tour of Governor Holcomb by Special Pullman Train
The Kansas City Star notes Nebraska Governor Silas A. Holcomb travels with Mrs. Holcomb and a Nebraskan retinue on a special train of Pullmans en route to Port Arthur. Attending are Benton Maret and Mrs. Maret, Major John C. Watson, Claude Watson, John W. Dixon, and A. J. Smith of Nebraska City. The trip sparks debate over Populist excess and rail etiquette, with commentary from Fremont Tribune.
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Silas A. Holcomb
Nebraska
Hll
Missouri Pacific
Mr. Watson
Baron Pullman
Tommyret
Fremont Tribune
Belmont canal to grow alfalfa and test beet soil
Bayard Transcript notes Belmont Company plans extensive alfalfa seeding on a large tract under irrigation. Sugar beet trials may follow after State University seed tests. Also reported is the collapse of the O’Holloran lake crossing during high water, wolf whelps captured near the hills, and persistent Russian thistles clogging the canal requiring removal efforts.
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Bayard Transcript
R. P. Scott
Lapeer
Belmont Canal
Belmont Company
State University
Free sample Dr King’s New Life Pills offer
Send address to H E Bucklen Co Chicago for a free sample box. Pills marketed as gentle, effective for Contiscation and Sick Headache, malaria and liver troubles, vegetable and safe. Regular size 25c per box sold by W F Bassett Druggist.
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H. E. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
W. F. Bassettt Druggist
Tourist Sleeper Cars Offer Comfort at Low Cost
The Union Pacific advertises an up to date Tourist Sleeper car with maximum comfort at minimum cost. Cars run daily from Council Bluffs and Omaha to Ogden San Francisco and Portland with Pullman porters in every car. For details contact E R Breisch Agent.
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Union Pacific
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Ogden
San Francisco
Portland
Pullman
E. R. Breisch
New York to adopt Greater New York charter
Governor Black signs the Greater New York charter creating five boroughs Manhattan Bronx Brooklyn Queens and Richmond with ten council districts each. The mayor will serve four years at 15000 salary. most officers are appointed by the mayor and may be removed in six months. A two-house municipal legislature replaces separate city departments and Brooklyn Long Island City lose distinct status. Population around 3.4 million. First mayoral election set for November 2.
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Black
Department of Public Works
Itt
Greater New York
Brooklyn
Long Island City
London
The Secret on Contagious Diseases and Peruna
Doctors reveal how disease germs enter via the mucous membrane and how a healthy membrane resists infection. Catarrh enables entry, while guarding against it guards against contagion. The piece endorses Peruna as cure and preventive and invites readers to request a free catarrh book from The Perruna Drug Manufacturing Company in Columbus, Ohio.
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Hartman
Opinion snippets and railroad revival talk in regional papers
A compilation of editorials and letters discusses populism criticism, advertising pride, party loyalties, western Nebraska development, irrigation gains, and a proposed Platte valley railroad route from O Neill toward Hartville and Ogden. The items reflect period views on politics, economy, and infrastructure.
Mother's Friend advertised by Bradfield Regulator Co
The Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta Ga promotes a free book To Expectant Mothers that claims to ease pregnancy and confinement. Women are urged to send name and address to receive the book by mail. The notice also invites readers to try the Wilson House for table board meals or lodging.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Atlante
Wilson House
Fortunate Bike Riders Seek Ballard Snow Liniment
An advertisement extols Ballard Snow Liniment for rapid recovery from strains, sprains, cuts, burns, and rheumatic pains. It claims deep penetration, complete relief, and a money back guarantee if it fails. The copy invites riders to consider the product for sore sinews and injured muscles.
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Ballard
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N. Y
Train of Pullmans
Kansas City Star
Bayard
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W.D. Watkins
Hank Mathews
Here
Mr. Watkins
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Kimball Observer
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Cheyenne
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