Painful Statica Remedy Stated by Mr Donovan
In 1902 Mr. Joseph A. Donovan, an electric street railway line inspector from Plaistow New Hampshire, suffered severe sciatic pain and paralysis like symptoms. He credits five boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring health, noting early improvement after the first box and full cure after the fifth. The pills are described as aiding thin blood, nerve weakness, and general debility and are sold by druggists.
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Mr. Donovan
Joseph A. Donovan
Plaistow
New Hampshire
Haverhill, Newton and Plaistow
British Foxes Made Abroad
An article notes the dangers of importing foreign fox cubs as wolf or jackal misidentifications can occur in the cub stage. It claims such mislabeling explains past sheep worrying outbreaks in England cited by the London Daily Mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London Daily Mail
Defiance Starch Promises 16 Oz Package at Same Price
The advertisement urges housekeepers to choose Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry noting each 16 oz package is a full pound equivalent while rival starches are sold in smaller amounts. It claims Defiance resists sticking to irons and contains no injurious chemicals. If a grocer offers a 12 07 package it’s to move old stock before Defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance Coldater
Defiance
Scattered Kindness in Hard Times
A reflective note on kindness easing weariness and suffering. Words of sympathy sustain those in need, even amid wealth. The passage urges disinterested care, highlighting that simple acts can guard against loneliness and fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Ridley Havergal
Opening of the Uintah Indian Reservation in Utah
The Uintah Indian Reservation in Utah of 2 425 000 acres will open for settlement on September 1 1905. A pamphlet from the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad shows the land and routes to reach it and can be obtained from General Passenger Agent S K Hooper in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
Utah
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company
S. K. Hooper
Denver
Old Castle Ruined by Gale at Rossbrin Coast
West Cork coast near Schull sees Rossbrin Castle severely damaged by a recent gale. The ruinous breach in the walls, once tested by Sir George Carew during Elizabethan sieges, proved the weak point in the storm.
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Rossbrin
O’mahony
West Cork
Schull
George Carew
Queen Elizabeth
Nero as an esthete in power says Mr. S. Phillips
The speaker argues for a nuanced view of Nero, claiming he was not a monster nor a radically bad man but an esthete placed in an omnipotent position.
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Nero
S. Phillips
Woman Produces Birth Certificate For Unlicensed Dog
In East Grinstead England a woman sought to prove her dog was not six months old by presenting in court its birth certificate signed by 28 veterinary surgeons.
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East Grinstead
England
Nebraska state news shows a busy row of local events
Otoe county pioneer Henry J. Davis dies. Governor Mickey proclaims flag day for June 14. Reports of smallpox in Gage county lead to strict quarantine enforcement and possible arrests. Bartley church dedication yields $600 plus, with Governor Mickey as speaker. Reiber freed after being locked in a Grand Island tee box. Niederkranz society marks Schiller death centennial for 3800 German residents. Divorces, land estates, rifle camp plans, and university farm improvements also noted.
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Henry J. Davis
Otoe County
Mickey
Gage County
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bartley
Henry Reiber
Spearman & Reiber, Papillion, Butchers
Reibher
Niederkranz Society
Grand Island
Schiller
Mary E. Winter
John Winter
Hastings
Neb
Robert Jaughray
Plattsmouth
Stephen Benton
Bay City
Mich
Laughray
Andrews
Steward Dales
Board of Regents
The
State University
North Platte
Thomas
Texas
Nebraska
Nemaha
W. H. Kelligar
Richardson
Sis Kremenchuk
Kremenchuk
Institute For the Blind
Nebraskan City
Institute
Institute Hall
Charles Packard
Unicorn
Burlington
New York City
Humboldt
Broken Bow
John E. Chandler
James B. Rhodes
We, A
Y M C A Association Organized at Stromsburg
Stromsburg reports the Y M C A organization formed with twelve directors from seven churches. A two story building has been secured and an up to date society with modern equipment will be completed in a few days.
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Stromsburg
Death of Humboldt Child From Skull Fracture
Gail Bennett eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Wesley Bennett living about nine miles north of the city died from a skull fracture received while playing with other children near the school house.
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Humboldt
Gail
Wesley Bennett
August Peterson Dies by Own Action in Polk County
August Peterson, a prominent land owner and farmer living four miles south of town in Polk County, died by his own action by hanging in his barn. He had been in poor health for about a year and suffered seasons of melancholy.
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August Peterson
Polk County
Prison Congress to Meet in Lincoln in October
Secretary Davis of the State Board of Charities has learned that the National Prison Congress will convene in Lincoln from October 21 to 26.
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Prison Congress
Davis
State Board of Charities
National Prison Congress
Lincoln
Governor Declines Special Session on Rate Legislation
Lincoln reports Governor Mickey says he has not considered hundreds of requests for a special legislative session to address rate legislation.
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Lincoln
Mickey
Railroads in Nebraska taxed on leased lines franchises
Lincoln Nebraska union board of equalization adopts Attorney General Brown opinion stating railroads operating on leased lines will be taxed on franchises. The ruling grounds taxation on franchise rights for lines leased from others.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Board of Equalization
Brown
Lincoln donor gives 5000 to state museum collection
Charles H. Morrill of Lincoln donates 5000 to secure additional specimens for the university museum. A large portion of current exhibits were loaned by Mr Morrill, enhancing the collection and support for the state museum.
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State Museum
Charles H. Morrill
Lincoln
University Museum
University
Morril
Nebraska panel pins plans for Portland exposition
The three members of the Nebraska commission for the Portland exposition met in Fremont. A carload of exhibits is prepared for shipment to the fair.
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Portland
Fremont
Nebraska Commission
Portland Exposition
Breaker Boy Rises to Panama Canal Engineering Post
C Lewis Gable of 14 West Allegheny Avenue, a former breaker boy born in Shenandoah on December 28, 1882, has been appointed private secretary to the chief of the engineering staff of the Panama Canal commission. He arrived in Philadelphia in 1902, advanced through factory work and night study, and after excelling in a civil service exam was chosen March 24 for the position.
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Panama Canal
C. Lewis Gable
West Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia
Temple College
United States Civil Service
Paid Too Much for a Hat in London Court
In Bloomsbury, a Streatham wife argued a debt to Oxford Street drapers was for necessary dress. Judge Bacon dismissed claims of extravagance stating hats gloves and sun shades are not essentials. the woman must pay the £999 bill.
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London
Streatham
London Mirror
Bloomsbury County Court
Oxford Street
Bacon
Woman's Dress and Fashion Across Society
In a London World column the writer argues married women must stay attractive to influence men and public life, likening fashion vigilance to a cook watching a pot. The piece suggests red hair and green eyes or even blue teeth to remain appealing amid social power dynamics.
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Odo
London
Huntress Wasps Preserve Spider Meat For Larvae
The May Harper's Magazine article recounts the huntress wasp that stuns spiders with an anesthetic sting and then encases them in a tubular cell to feed its young. These wasps cannily store fresh meat, even tarantulas, for their offspring's use.
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Harper’s Magazine
Henry C. McCook
Scotch Presbyterians and a rolling stone tale
Reverend Henry C. McCook recalls a Scotchman who left the Presbyterian church to become independent. As the deserter faces admonition, the exchange turns on a proverb about moss and a curious reply using Scots language.
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Henry C. McCook
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Church
Harper’s Weekly
This My Life by John Vance Cheney
A reflective poem in which the speaker accepts time and fate with resilience. The narrator seeks sun and forward motion, opening to winds, and facing aging with a steady heart. The tone is tranquil, accepting, and focused on personal perseverance.
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John Vance Cheney
Independent
Jews mark 250th anniversary of New York settlement
This year the Jewish community will celebrate the 250th anniversary of their settlement in New York. The milestone highlights long-standing presence and cultural heritage in the city.
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New York
Public Prison Hygiene Under Fire In Tuberculosis Probe
A state must protect inmates as tuberculosis spreads in jails. Doctors call prisons hotbeds of consumption due to poor sanitation, lack of air, and dim light. Officials warn a ten year sentence can equate to death from disease, urging reforms in all public institutions.
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Ohio Penitentiary
S. A. Knopf
The Tonic Use of Water for Morning Baths
Cold water is the universal tonic and best after waking. Start with water no colder than 75 F and limit to a minute for strong adults, shorter for the feeble. Follow with rubbing and exercise until the body feels warm, avoiding symptoms of excessive reaction.
Uphold Your Head and Life Rises
A reflective insight urges lifting the head and thoughts to prevent bending of character and body. Standing tall in posture parallels rising life and dignity through detachment from negativity.
Petition for health education in English public schools
Sixteen thousand English physicians sign a petition to Parliament urging systematic health instruction in public schools, focusing on alcohol harms. The petition aims to secure public school reform and wellness education across Great Britain.
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Great Britain
Slaughter of the Innocents and infant mortality
A study shows nearly half of humans die before age five. In Stetten Germany mortality is 473 per thousand in the first year, while Ireland Scotland Norway and Sweden have far lower rates due to better care. The article warns that tuberculous cow milk feeds are a major child killer and urges boiling or scalding milk for infants and adults alike.
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Stetten
Germany
Ireland
Scotland
Norway
Sweden
Visit with the autocrat of the Breakfast Table
A boy recalls an after breakfast visit to Dr. Holmes the autocrat of the Breakfast Table as described in a Ladies' Home Journal piece. The article notes Holmes’s conversation and the overall charm of the early talk with the famed writer.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Breathing Exercises and Fresh Air Aid Colds
A Cold prevention method emphasizes daily cold baths and ample fresh air in sleeping rooms. When symptoms begin, deep breathing in open air or a well ventilated room is advised, with a doctor noting that breath holding to quiet coughing can reduce cough frequency and aid healing.
Historic Barfuve and Noodle Recipes From Aged Cuisine
Recipes from a historic kitchen include Bartey Soup with barley and vegetables, Noodies with Cranberries made from dough thinly rolled and dried, Stuffed Potatoes using mashed innards and baked tops, Creamed Turnips thickened with braided flour, Lanse Brad a milk egg bread dish, Squash Custard prepared like a crustless pie and served cold.
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Uintah Indian Reservation
Nebraska State News
Nebraska Briefs
E. C. Bishop
Nebraska Department of Public Instruction
Department of Agriculture
Ried
Agricultural Association
Breaker Boy
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