Political jabs and party notes from a late 19th century issue
The column denounces fusionists George Meredith W R War and A F Noquist as the only fusionists in the Nebraska state senate. It mocks religious Doukhobors in British Columbia and criticizes Mickey and the Bee editor Rosewater. It cites W H Thompson congratulating Mickey and ridicules the demo pop split and Dave Mercer’s defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
George Meredith
Ashland
W. R. War
Columbus
C. J. Coffee
Spencer
A. F. Noquist
Stromsburg
Nebraska State Senate
Dave Mercer
Rosewater
the Bee
Odd Train Fare Tale Mentioned by Roving Papers
A Guernsey line item recounts a Burlington Express passenger paying a bluff fare with a half fare ticket. A bearded man claimed to be a child when questioned by the conductor, prompting jokes about clergy and fate. Nearby papers mock the tale as a grave robber scene and note general grief in Gering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey Treekly
Toval
Burlington
Gering
Scottsbluff Herald
Land Transfers Reported From Local Registry
Land transfers include H. Sears and wife to Wim Stubt for lots 5 and 6 on 6-18-49 priced at 250 dollars. Patrick Kennedy to Firth Booth for the se nw stne and lot d-147 at 1 dollar. Co W Sixberry and wife to Paul Sandoz for ef sw and lots 3 and 4 dated 7-20-52 for 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ai. H. Sears
Wim, Stubt
Patrick Kennedy
Firth Booth
Senw
Stne
Lot
Co. W. Sixberry
Paul Sandoz
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer priced at 29 cents. The ad names the product and promises rapid relief.
Bridgeport News Roundup Reports Voters and Venture
Bridgeport residents saw a strong turnout with heavy voting while local commerce expands. Lumber shipments continue as J. W. Lee extends a livery barn addition and hotels plan expansion. Detection of incidents includes a rider injured by a fencing bar and a butcher’s market activity.
Riverside Election Wrap and Local Society Moves
Election is over Anthony Johnson went to Bridgeport Tuesday Pat Rowlan stayed in Bridgeport during the week Ed Smith was a pleasant caller at M. C. Ranch Monday Misses Marie and Edna Johnson brought home their mother and sister Mr and Mrs J Johnson returned from Missouri Valley and Des Moines Mrs P Rowlan and children and Miss May Ryan returned from Alliance where they visited her parents Fred Lisco hauled lumber for a bunk house Wm Bassett suffered a bad haying accident breaking his leg near the ankle and is receiving sympathy from friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Penfield
Chicago
Bradford-Kennedy
Bridgeport
J. W Lee
Lincoln Land Co
Bruce Wilcox
Aliance
Art Oliver
Anderson
Arthur Oliver
M. C. French
Art
Mark Springle
Bex Gaulty
Marie
Edna Johnson
J. Johnson
Missouri Valley
Des Moines
Iowa
P. Rowlan
May Ryan
Alliance
Fred Lisco
Wm. Bassett
Potter Notes Local Actions and Visits Around Town
L A Stanton shingling his house. Grant Brady received a Wing piano Monday. Henry Shrear visited friends in Potter Wednesday. Nels Larson finished work for McAdam Bros. Ladies' Aid met at P Erickson's Wednesday. Geo Firestein was in Kimball after salt for merchants. Nels Edner passed through Potter to Nels Gunderson's. Chas Olander went to Kimball Saturday for lumber to build a new house. Chas Stanton and N Norfolk went to the North Divide to dehorn cattle last Saturday. B F Thornburg will move to Pumpkin Creek next Saturday to supervise cattle through winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Brady
Henry Shrear
Potter
Nels Larson
McAdam Bros
Ladies’ Aid Society
P. Erickson
Geo. Firestein
Kimball
Nels Edner
Nels Gunderson
S. Chas
Olander
Iuumber
Chas Stanton
N. Norfolk
North Divide
B. F. Thornburg
Pumpkin Creek
Englishman Seeks Identity in New England Bean Soup
An English visitor in a New England town is served a bean soup as his first course. He asks the waiter what it is and receives the reply it is bean soup. The Englishman protests that he wants to know what it is, not what it has been, per the Philadelphia Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Philadelphia Times
A Bostonese Definition in a Classroom Exchange
A teacher asks about the phrase happy isles of Greece in a Boston schoolroom joke. Little Waldo replies they are pieces of pork entirely surrounded by beans in a humorous misdefinition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Isles
Greece
Little Waldo
Waldo
Chicago
Talent and its value in daily life
A reflection on talent as aptitude entrusted for use. The text notes everyone has some talent worth cultivating and that its value grows with practice. It echoes a moral about personal growth and responsible stewardship of gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Purifying Herbal Claim at Dd Sernlin’s Prompted Skins
The ad claims Herbine directly affects the bowels liver and kidneys to purify and strengthen organs. It warns of improving skin conditions such as yellowish dull skin pimples blotchy areas and blackheads. It notes a price of 0c at Dd Sernlin's.
Worm Destroyer and Vermilage Claim Health Benefits
An advertisement text promotes White's Cream Vermilage as a worm killer that also removes mucus and slime worms use to inhabit the body. It claims the product quickly restores health and creates conditions where worms cannot exist, attributed to J. Seanlon's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
J. Seanlon
To Cure a Card in One Day Laxative Quinine Tablets
Advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a cure in one day. Sells through druggists with a money back guarantee if not successful. Features E W Groves signature on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Innocent Burglar Exposes Notorious Safe Heist Trio
A safe expert recalls posing as burglar for a gang that posed as firm heads and clerks to steal nearly $4 from a wholesale office. The trio doctored a plan, used a lookout, fled to Canada, and were later captured. the witness earned the moniker Innocent burglar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dar
New York Times
Roosevelt on The Presidency for Youths Companion
Theodore Roosevelt wrote an essay on The Presidency for the Youths Companion to be published November 1 1902. The piece notes his forthcoming vice presidency and its timing. new subscribers paying 1.75 dollars receive free issues. A 28 page 1908 volume prospectus and samples are offered free by The Youths Companion 144 Berkeley St Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Best Liniment on Earth from Greenville Tex
J M McHony of Greenville Texas writes of rheumatism lasting six weeks last winter. After using Bullard's Snow Liniment from a friend he bought two more bottles and reports total cure. Advertisement claims Snow Liniment relieves rheumatic pains quickly and offers 25c 10e and 1.00 prices at D J Scanlan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McHony
Greenville
Tex
Tilpa
Bullard
Ballard
D. J. Scanlan’s
A Dangerous Month Coughs Colds Harmful to Sufferers
Advert then notes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as quick relief for coughs colds and throat irritation. Testimonial from J A Anderson of Salt Lake City urges others to try the remedy. Available at Dr Scanlan's in 245¢ 50¢ and 1.00 sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
J. A. Anderson
West 6Th St
Salt Lake City
Batlard
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F. A. Gapen
British Columbia
Jesus
Mickey
Wm. H. Thompson
Fusion
Thompson
W. M. Moupin
John Powers
DeFrance
World-Herald
Pat
Judge Kinkaid
Maupin
Priojy
Biutes
Minatare
Burlington Express
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Miss Wits
Gering Courier
County News
Curr & Neff
Harry Nolan
D. C. Burke
Wm. Black
D. A. Sharp
Frank Irving
Myrtle
Wisner and Smith
Redington
Rev. Smith
Scotta Bluff
C. D. Essig
Pat Rowlan
Robi. Walsh
Omaha
Sidney
J.@. Grint
D. C
L. R. North
Earl
J. H. Duaggy
Mr. North
Wm. Elter
Jus. Hewitt
St. Joseph
N. H. Cornell
Lincoln
Frank Johns
Grand Island
J. B. Gray
W. H. Dexter
O. K. Mooney
Mason City
Tom Spencer
Mike Beerline
Bessie Harris
Council Bluffs
Mrs. Beerline
Platte Valley State Bank
J. J. Anderson
Wim
Bassett
Riverside
Anthony Johnson
Ed Smith
M. C. Ranch
Tolle Bros
L. A. Stanton
Sefes
Tam
Gaines & Miller
Bridgeport, Neb
North River Country
Thomas Ishmael
James Zimmerman
Neb
Kilmer
Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Home of
R. P. Scott
Lincoln Land Company
Bridgeport, Nes
Chichester
Chichkester
Chichester Chemical CO
Madison Square
Phila
Homeseekers
Union Pacific
Kansas
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Colorado
Ialf
W. D. Clifton
California
Pullman
Onimbha Junning
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