Lincoln banquet delayed and town notes across Nebraska
The Bryan banquet at Lincoln was postponed. Water bonds of 22000 sold to City National Bank of David City for 22022.50. Overland theater in Nebraska City opens season with local stock company. Several local incidents include accidents, court actions, and parish notices.
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Bryan
Lincoln
City National Bank of
David City
Overland Theater
Nebraska City
Mike Popovec
Kilpatric
Otto
F. G. Fox
African Methodist Episcopal Church
J. A. McRea
Te Burlington
Central City
McRae
George Keeler
Cedar Bluffs
Robert Paul
Keeler
A W. Sullivan
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Jens
Fremont
Hastings
M. EB
Pierce
Elk City
Wesley Cobb
Agee
Will Alexander
Valley
Reese
Sedgwick
Clarke
Caldwell
Valley County
Grand Island
A. D. Sears
Old Presbyterian Church
Abbie Chapman
Lulu Brockway
Blanche Freeman
Gloversville
N. Y
Plattsmouth
Waterloo
Harry Tuttle
P. G. Rohwer & Co
Louis Hancock
Woman reports relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills
A Columbia Missouri woman describes two years of dropsy and kidney trouble with swelling and heart discomfort. After two boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills she says her symptoms have not reappeared and she calls the remedy wonderful. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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J. D. Johnson
West Hickman St
Columbia
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Value of an oath quoted in Darrow remarks
Clarence S. Darrow cites Haywood trial wit nesses as deceptive, recalling an Alabama case where a confused witness claimed the oath is worth six dollars after a lawyer paid him to testify for the other side. The tale illustrates how ignorance can undermine sworn statements.
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Clarence S. Darrow
Haywood
Alabama
Jedge
W. L. Douglas
W.L
Douglas Coe
W. TL. Douglas
Mike
Brockton
Mass
W.L. Douglas
W. J. Douglas
Inl Gutales Free
W.l.douglas
Brockton, M
Origin of Scotland Motto and Thistle Symbol
The piece explains how the thistle became Scotland’s emblem after a Danish raid failed when a warrior stepped on a hidden thistle, alerting Scots and leading to Danish losses. It links the motto Nemo me impune lacessit to the event and Scotland’s defense.
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Scotland
Wart contagion and cautions on removal urged by writer
A writer argues that warts are communicable, citing experiments. Inoculating healthy tissue with wart blood allegedly grows similar excrescences and suggests an ultramicroscopic germ transfers warts between people. The piece urges wart-holders to remove them promptly.
New Steel Cutting Method Patented by Belgian Engineer
A Belgian engineer is said to have patented a method to cut steel using an oxyhydrogen heat and a small oxygen stream. The process forms a fusible oxide that flows from the cut, yielding a smooth cut about one to two hundredth of an inch wide.
Grape-Nuts Boosts Former Athlete’s Endurance and Mind
A former college long distance runner credits Grape-Nuts with restoring endurance after his jogs became a burden. He reports two meals a day with the cereal for two weeks revived his strength, digestion, and concentration, aiding mile and half mile training and studies. The ad touts wheat and barley elements rebuilding brain and nerves and cites The Road to Wellville.
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Wellville
No Place for Him Here in Alabama Court
A prosecutor describes Thomas Jones as a model man in a rural Alabama court. The judge interrupts questioning about Jones's virtues and, after a string of humorous denials, declares there is nothing to live for and releases the prisoner.
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Nebraska
Alabama
Thomas Jones
Fifteen Years of Eczema Healed by Cuticura Trio
Edward Wovell of Fort Crook Nebraska describes fifteen years of eczema on hands arms and legs severe itching and sleepless nights. After six days using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent the itching ceased and sores disappeared, leaving him feeling better than ever.
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Edward Wovell
U. S. Infantry
Fort Crook
Nebraska
Defiance Starch Promises Strength and Smoothness
The ad touts a new starch brand Defiance claiming improved strength and smoothness over 25 year old patent starches. It asserts harmful chemicals are omitted and a new ingredient enhances performance.
Real Enjoyment in a Party Conversation
At a social gathering a young woman asks a man about automobiling. He replies he is not a motorist but the town sheriff, noting a good level road runs through the area, implying local pride in road quality.
Local notices offer positions and ads for goods and services
Young man or woman in each locality wanted. Salary or commission. Stamp brings particulars. Peoplea Premium Co., Station R, Cincinnati, Ohio. Architects specify electric plate warmers in new houses. A well at New Burlington, O yields salt and fresh water. Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c. You pay 10c for cigars not so good. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Il.
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Peoplea Premium Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Guns Traps Decoys Catalog Free From N W Hide Fur Co
Advertisement for low prices on guns traps and decoys offered by No 1 N W Hide and Fur Co Minneapolis Minnesota inviting readers to write for a free catalog. Includes a botanical flourish about valuing flowers.
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N. W. Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Defiance Starch Promises Superior Laundry Results
The article urges home laundry users to switch to Defiance Starch, claiming its greater strength allows a much thinner application. This reduces fabric stiffness, preserves beauty, and improves wearing quality compared with other starches.
Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
An old newspaper ad touts J. Cheney Co. catarrh medicine from Toledo Ohio as a constitutional cure. It claims catarrh is widespread in the region and that local treatments fail, offering a $100 reward for a cure and inviting readers to request circulars and testimonials. Also promotes Law’s Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Chensy & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & CO
Law
Nobody Buys North Gosforth Church at Auction
North Gosforth church near Newcastle England, never consecrated though services held regularly, failed to attract any bids when offered at auction.
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North Gosforth Church
Newcastle
Eng
Cure for Foot Ailments Sold by All Druggists
Cure for hot sweaty feet calloused and swollen feet offered by Andress Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York. Voot Fase described as a certain cure with price 25 cents. Trial package offered free. Sold by all druggists with no substitutes mentioned.
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Allen
Andress Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Few German Women Matriculate at German Universities
Only 254 women enrolled among 45,136 matriculated students at 21 German universities last winter. The notice cites gender disparity in higher education and highlights limited female representation in German academia.
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Germany
Falls power plant valued at 46 million yearly
The Niagera Falls facility is cited as a power generating plant worth 46 million dollars per year. The text also references Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup and several obscure terms, noting a salt water fire and sanitary flushing system in Key West.
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Niagera Falls
Key West
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Conquers Tumors
An advertisement proclaims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for fibroid and other tumor Growths in women. It cites testimonials from Mrs May Fry Boston and others, claiming relief from cysts and fibroids after using the remedy and urges buyers to insist on the original product.
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Lydia
Pinkham
May Fry
W. Colfax Ave
South Bend
Ind
Lydia Hk
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Defian
Mrs Pinkham Offers Free Health Advice to Women
Women with a say form of female weakness are invited to write Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts for guidance. Mrs Pinkham has provided free advice to sick women for over twenty years and aided by Lydia E. Pinkham before her.
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Missouri
Borem
Arctic
Teare
Tary
Lord Lytton
New Burlington, O
Guarat
Sige
Carters
ITES
Omaha
Hassuings & Hayden
Farnam Street
Ork
Ldoard
Aindeanta Aadman
Brandeis New
Chicago
Larde Mans
E. F. Kfayes
Ruggles St
Boston, Mass
Perry Byers
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
M. M. Junk
Vandergrift, Pa
Defiance Starch Company
Omaha, Neb
Linz
sTech
Defiance
S.-Iar
Ont
N. U
Cardus
Cardui
M. Stout
Gabbatha
Tenn
Chattapooga Medicine Co
Unattanooga, Lenn
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