Deaths and disaster mark late September in multiple states
Senator Geo F Hoar of Massachusetts dies at 75 in Worcester. Heavy floods hit Southern Colorado and Arizona with loss of lives and millions in damage. Nebraska figures judge Parker recalls boyhood dare base lines. Charles H Gere founder of the Lincoln State Journal dies in Lincoln after coming to Nebraska in 1865 and shaping Republican politics.
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Geo. F. Hoar
Massachusetts
Worcester
Mass
Colorado
Arizona
Charles H. Gere
Lincoln State Journal
Lincoln
Mr. Gere
Nebraska
Roosevelt Acceptance Letter Urges Voter Responsibility
President Roosevelt's acceptance letter should be read by every American voter as Republicans promise to respect the verdict. Henry C. Payne, postmaster general, dies in Washington at 60 after long heart illness. Bryanites push for 1908 Democratic control and delay money question while pledging stable currency.
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Roosevelt
Republican Party
Henry C. Payne
United States
Washington
Milwaukee
Wis
Bryanites
Col. Bryan
Searle Jr. Republican candidate for state auditor
E. M. Searle Jr., of western Nebraska, born in Paxton in 1871, is a banker, deputy and county treasurer, state examiner of banks, and rancher. The candidate is portrayed as industrious, exact, fair-minded and diligent, with a record saving taxpayers money and avoiding losses.
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E. M. Searle, Jr
Nebraska
Paxton
Keith County
Ogallala
Searle
Weston
Lincoln Letter Probes Governor Mickey on Railroad Passes
Judge England asks Mickey to confirm if he rides railroad passes and whether such favors influence state actions. Mickey replies that courtesies were accepted as customary and never swayed decisions, and would sign a bill abolishing the peas system if elected, while criticising fusion demagoguery and trust concerns in state spending.
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Mickey
Nebraska
Peas
John H. Mickey
Poynter
J. N Campbell
Kearney Reform School
Campbell
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy
Advertisement notes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim a one day cure for colds. Reputable guarantee promises refunds if ineffective. Mentions W Grove signature on each box and price 25 cents. Also advertises Vio Cuti Cream.
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Bk. W. Grove
Local notes on farm work and travel in Dalton area
Albert Morrn Dalton and J W Reinuwuth visited Lawrance Fork earlier this week. District 91 in Dalton is upgrading the schoolhouse with Burke and Dresher in charge. Oberfelder gravel can speed project deadlines. Red Bratz and Wal Sticker bought stock hogs at Planet ranch from Tom Freeman. Otto Perso toured county to scout plums. James Davison temporarily runs Woolsy’s store. W S Woolfo loaned 71 head of cattle to Peter Feslund on shares. Harry Reinuuth cares for Will Morrow’s stock during his eastern visit. Recent rain improved ground for fall seeding and potato digging.
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Dalton
Burke
W S. Woolfo
Peter Feslund
Harry Reinuuth
Will Morrow
Market Letter North Omaha Cattle and Sheep Prices
South Omaha notes lighter cattle receipts and possible price gains for the week. Grass cattle rise about 10 cents. heavy feeders fetch around 3.75, medium 3.30 to 3.40, canners under 200, bulls near 2.00. Sheep prices improve with fat two year olds 3.65 to 3.70, fat ewes 3.00 to 3.25, fat lambs 4.65 to 4.75, with feeders adjusting 2.50 to 4.25.
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South Omaha
Omaha Live Stock Com Co
Autumn Excursion Rates to the West from St. Louis
An 1900s travel notice from M. A. Shipman, ticket agent, advertising low excursion fares to California Puget Sound Spokane Salt Lake Helena Butte and Pacific Coast. Includes Homeseekers and Home Visitors trips with dates and half rates plus small fees. Also promotes Nebraska Day at St Louis October 25th and Midwest routes via Chicago and Return.
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Str. Louis
Thurbary
Far West
Pacific Coast
California
Puget Sound
Spokane
Salt Lake
Helena
Butte Territory
Northwest
Chicago
Return
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Nebraska
M. A. Shipman
Omaha Bee unveils new color magazine in Sunday edition
The Omaha Bee introduces color magazine features in The Sunday Bee, comparing favorably with New York and Chicago papers. The paper highlights the high cost and rewards of latest color press innovations and invites readers to see the feature next Sunday.
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Omaha Bee
Sunday Bee
New York
Chicago
West
Bee
St Louis and Return-Special Excursions
Union Pacific operates special coach excursions from Sidney Nebraska to St Louis and return on numerous October dates at 17.25 with seven day return limit. Tickets valid only in day coaches on any train. Free illustrated guide to Fair on request. Inquire W W Aldridge Agent. Louis Schuetz arrived from Simla with vegetables and took lumber for ranch improvements.
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Union Pacific
Sidney
Neb
St. Louis
W. W. Aldridge
Missouri River
Chicago
Union Pacific & North-Western
Nebraska
Omaha
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Union Pacific RR
Rome
Bon
Freight
Pavel
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Franklin’s England visit letters reveal a star and garter dinner invite
The Philadelphia Record notes an 18th century Penn library collection of Franklin letters from England. One writer, calling himself “in lodgings,” offers to host a visit at the Star and Garter and to arrange a crown a head dinner, expecting Franklin to pay his share, though no acceptance is recorded.
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Benjamin Franklin
England
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin
Star and Garter
Philadelphia
Cow Superstitions In Indo European Folklore
The clouds of the heavens are described as cows acting as psychopomps guiding souls to the afterlife. They descend to earth in bovine form to perform their duty. A common vericultural belief links a cow entering a garden with an impending death in the family.
Magenta to Color 500 Yards of Fabric From Coal
Distilled coal processed to coal tar dyes yields magenta for 500 yards of finnnel vermilion for 2 560 yards urine for 120 yards and alizarin for 155 yards of red cloth from one pound of coal.
Nice Husband Replaced Pet with Taxidermy in Cold Dispute
In a heated exchange, a madam accuses her husband of loving his poodle Azor more than her. He defends by noting he had the dog stuffed rather than burying the pet, prompting scorn from his wife who laments the expense.
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Madam
Azor
Inspector of ruins turns insurance adjuster in quip
A Cleveland Leader quip frames a dialogue where a man claims to be an inspector of ruins, then reveals he is an insurance adjuster, delivering a dry joke on romance and profession.
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Cleveland
Visit the Old Folks Round Trip Tickets to Midwest Exposition
Tickets on sale September 6 13 20 27 and October 11 good via St Louis with stop over at the Great Exposition. Final return thirty days. See L W Wakeley Omaha for full particulars or write M A Shipman Ticket Agent.
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Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
St Louis
L. W. Wakeley
Omaha
M. A. Shipman
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