Seismic Shocks In Venezuela and World News From 1906
Severe shocks of earthquake were felt in Venezuela. Other items note the Wyoming state fair planned for early October, deaths of Ross J. Alexander and Jay Williams, rate cuts by Oklahoma bankers, and railway service changes. World figures include Mr. and Mrs. Bryan’s world tour, Justice Gaynor’s mayoral stance, Olney’s birthday, and Rockefeller’s ongoing Chicago contribution.
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Venezuela
Wyoming
Ross J. Alexander
Cleveland
Jay Williams
R. F. Williams
St. Edward
Neb
Panama
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company
W. J. Bryan
William J. Gaynor
New York City
Richard Olney
Frank W.grant Gunsaulus
Chicago Theological Seminary
John D. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Julius Goebel
Stanford University
Harvard University
Justin McCarthy
Hfe
London
Takahira
Japan
Mme. Takahira
Chicago
Panhandle Railroad
Stuobs
Edwardsville
Springfield
Eliza Meharry Jeffers
Roswell
WN. M
Carlsbad
Yonkhier R. de Marees van Swinderen
Netherlands
United States
Canadian Fisheries Commission
Fisheries Commission
State of Washington
New York
Jerome
Interstate Tunnels Railway Company of
Hudson River
New Jer
Acetylene Lighting Reaches Rural Homes Nationwide
The article extols calcium carbide derived acetylene as a superior lighting source for countryside homes, offering bright, safe, economical illumination. It describes a compact carbide-to-acetylene generator, easy installation in cellars or outbuildings, and notes the light’s purity and eye comfort. It concludes with a quip about self-made workers seeking other employers.
Grocers Say They Do Not Stock Defiance Starch
Some grocers refrain from carrying Defiance Starch citing existing 12 oz brands on hand. They argue customers will not buy the 16 oz Defiance for the same price, preferring the smaller packs already in stock.
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Defiance
See Virtue in Silver Rings
Worn by laborers in parts of Europe the rings are believed to protect against fits. The belief likely stems from mercury used for epilepsy and an erroneous link to silver.
Black Sea once Inland Lake connected to Caspian
The Black Sea was once an inland lake linked to the Caspian Sea. Chronologies cited from Strabo and others describe a catastrophe that opened a channel to the Mediterranean, severing eastern links and causing the Caspian’s shoreline to flood briefly before shrinking again.
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Black Sea
Strabo
Caspian
Mediterranean
Blood Curds and Beans Mystery in Moultrie Capture
A wild man described as tall ape-like and bristly haired terrorized Moultrie and Fila residents, crying wildly, but upon capture turned out to be a Boston life enthusiast seeking a close encounter with nature.
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Moultrie
Fila
Boston
Atlanta Constitution
Man and Wife Finances and Motives Considered
A commentary on marital finances notes a husband may offer more spending funds to his wife if she limits purchases for his sake. It argues doubting a man's motives is pointless when he lacks the means to act on them.
Power From Food and the Grape-Nuts Cure
A Missouri woman describes severe stomach trouble and weight loss until trying Grape-Nuts food. She reports improved digestion, disappearance of heartburn, weight gain from 98 to 116 pounds, and restored strength after a ten day trial. Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan promotes the product with the tag There’s a reason.
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Missouri
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
State Commercial Clubs Set Executive Meeting in Omaha
Shelton M A Hostetler urges Nebraska commercial clubs to attend a October 5 session at the Omaha Commercial club to decide next year’s annual meeting location. The executive group will accept club hosting offers and discuss dues for membership of two votes per club with broader delegation rights.
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Neb
State Association
M. A. Hostetler
Shelton
Norfolk Mother Hears of Son's Death
Mrs Charles Lodge of Norfolk learned for the first time in Sacramento of the killing of her son John Lodge a former Norfolk man and race horse owner who was shot on a California race track. Charles Lodge and Sam Lodge returned from California where they buried him. Authorities say an intoxicated deputy town marshal murdered Lodge after a dispute.
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Norfolk
Sacramento
Charles Lodge
John Lodge
California
Sam Lodge
Lodge
Joseph Kreinert
Cuming County
Peru
R. H. McAllister
Grand Island
Frank Snear
Beatrice
Burlington
Wymore
Southern Division
W. J. Sloan
Pierce
Pierce County
J. W. Weaver
Buffalo County
Oliver Poore
George W. Crossland
Wayne
H. C. Tibbets
Wauneta
John Morrissey
Omaha
Tecumseh
Nemaha River
Wood River
Harry Herron
Thomas Herron
Death Gulch
Frontier County
Rush Hartzell
Pickrell
Young Men's Christian Association
Central City
First Congregational Church
Ash- Jash
Bertha Hahn
Lewis Hahn
Dodge County
William Calhoon
Kelm & Co
Charles H. Sudbrock
West Point
German Methodist Episcopal Church
Fremont
Frank S. West
Europe
Belgium
England
France
Holland
Nebraska
South America
W. T. Hathaway
Nebraska City
New Orleans
Game Department
John Willis
Marquet
One of Nebraska's Old-Timers Lamont Dies
NORFOLK Nebraska Uncle Bill Lamont oldest among Nebraska pioneers died at Niobrara from age related disability. His land patent bore Andrew Jackson signature. He came west when Indians and antelope roamed. Niobrara businesses closed for his funeral. Remains laid to rest in Lean Qui Court cemetery. Local citizens cared for him during illness.
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Norfolk
Bill’ Lamont
Nebraska
Wiobrara
Andrew Jackson
Niobrara
Lean Qui Court
Flness Lamont
School Fund Invested as Warrants Bought Up
At close of business Wednesday Treasurer Mortenson had less than 100000 dollars uninvested of the permanent school fund after purchasing a large block of state warrants. With taxes not due until January or February, the treasury may dip low and warrant purchases could halt.
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Licoln
Mortenson
Norfolks Farmer Kills Wife Then Hangs Self
Norfolk reports Joseph Howell a Bohemian farmer near Rogers killed his wife by beating with a hammer after a quarrel over property, then hanged himself. The wife is fatally injured and expected to die.
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Norfolk
Joseph Howell
Rogers
Corner Stone Laid for New Presbyterian Church
ST. PAUL The corner stone of the new Presbyterian church replacing the February burned building was laid with appropriate ceremonies.
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ST. Paul
New Presbyterian Church
Governor appoints nine to immigration conference delegation
Governor Mickey appoints S. F. Nichols of Beatrice and Hon. Peter Jansen of Jansen as members of the state delegation to attend the national immigration conference in New York City on December 6 and 7.
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Mickey
9S. F. Nichols
Beatrice
Peter Jansen
Jansen
New York City
Mr and Mrs Bryan Begin World Tour from Lincoln
Lincoln reports L W Bryan Mrs Bryan and their children have left for San Francisco to begin a world tour. Their first stop is Japan where a former Bryan household friend now runs a private school and will guide them through the country.
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Lincoln
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
San Francisco
Japan
Universsity
Nebrask an Injured in Denver
Fred Shilling of Scotia Nebraska arrived in Denver a few days ago and was nearly killed by a street car on Welton Street. He stepped aside to avoid another car and was struck from the front, receiving a severe head blow and internal injuries may follow.
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Denver
Colo
Fred Shilling
Scotia
Neb
Shilling
Welton Street
Red Willow populists field ticket amid rain slowed fairs
Across Nebraska county pages, weather dampens county fairs while Red Willow Populists field a campaign slate. Other items note Bryan leading a hunting party that bagged 35 prairie chickens and local incidents from school delays to accidental injuries and farm fires.
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Red Willow County
W. J. Bryan
Shelby
Local Coloured Girl Falls to Death in South College St
A distressing note from Columbus South Carolina describes Nettie Smith a well known coloured girl who lived on South College. She reportedly fell through a four perch gap about three feet nine inches and a plank struck her over the eye. The writer reports she is slightly better today.
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the Observer
Nettie Smith
South College
Columbus
S. C
Observer
Natural Friendships in Poetry Music and Painting
A reflection on how friendships form through shared art and taste. The text suggests some people are drawn to others by natural affinities, with poetry music and painting acting as signals that reveal likeminded souls even if they have not yet met.
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Mrs. Stowe
Monkeys Help Miner In Yukon Gold Rush Labor
An enterprising miner in the Yukon used five Chinese monkeys to assist in washing gold. The animals endured harsh cold and extreme climate, proving useful in the mining rush as laborers.
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Yukon
Jokes Halt London Volunteers Battle With Bugle Call
A lighthearted incident saw regiments of London volunteers in a suburban sham fight halted when a man on a coach rang a bugle call for ceasefire. The summons echoed along the lines and the mock battle paused until the prank was uncovered.
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London
If the World Were Birdless
A naturalist warns that without birds humans could not inhabit Earth in nine years. Insects and slugs would devastate orchards and crops despite sprays and poisons.
Patent medicines hailed as lifesaving in rural homes
The Proprietary Association's Committee on Legislation defends old family remedies known as patent medicines. They argue these preparations provide reliable, uniform results when access to doctors is limited, offering a ready-made prescription and potentially reducing cost and trouble compared with physician prescriptions.
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Committee On Legislation
The
Proprietary Association
Peculiarity of Somnambulism Observed
Somnambulists may ignore loud sounds yet hear a whisper from a single person, suggesting communication only with that individual during sleep. This peculiar phenomenon notes selective auditory perception in somnambulism.
Stamp Collector Thomas Tapling's London Collection
Thomas Tapling of London started collecting stamps at age ten and now owns about 100000 stamps valued at roughly 500000 dollars. The collection represents a vast array of rare issues and historical postal items.
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Thomas Tapling
London
Inkjets and crime in the era of printers' ink
The text muses on the bank robber profiting from printers ink while economy hinges on prudent spending. It notes happiness not tied to wealth and suggests awe of love in marriage, contrasting love with material appetite. The tone weaves social observations on money, crime, and domestic life.
Fragmentary Prose Snippets From a 19th Century Page
A collection of stray sentences notes on trees worms frying pans parental scolding and marriage anecdotes. The lines reference eucalyptus trees fires cleanliness punishment courtship and idle husbands with social observations typical of a period page.
Furniture Mover's Bump Sparks Curious Debate
A quirky incident involving a furniture mover and a bump to a structure drew attention from locals and witnesses. The event highlighted questions about safety, handling of heavy items, and the impact on nearby properties.
The Pace That Kills Claims Others Beyond the Pacemaker
An analysis argues that the dangerous rhythm harms more people than just the patient. It discusses broader health risks and societal impact, highlighting underlying causes and potential preventive measures.
Defiance Starch Promises Highest Quality 16 oz at 10 Cents
AdvertisedDefiance Cold Water Starch claims superior quality with 16 ounce packages sold for ten cents, contrasting rival brands that offer only 12 ounce sizes. Promises greater quantity and value for shoppers seeking laundry starch.
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Defiance
Wabash Excursion Offers Low Round Trip Rates to Midwest
The Wabash Railroad announces sale on November 30 of very low round trip fares to Illinois Indiana Ohio Kentucky western Pennsylvania New York and West Virginia. Travel between Omaha and St Louis now features rock ballast heavy rails and modern equipment. For rates maps and timetables visit the Wabash City Office 1601 Farnam or write G A P D Harry F. Moores Omaha Neb.
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Middle States
Wabash R. R
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
New York
West Virginia
Omaha
St. Louis
Wasbash City
Farnam St
Harry FE. Moores
Wab
R. R
Neb
Friends scarce as umbrellas when they are needed
A brief note highlights how friends become rare in times of need, comparing companionship to scarce umbrellas during rain. The observation underscores the value of reliable support networks and shared moments of hardship.
Defiance Cold Water Starch Promises 16 Ounce Packs
Housekeepers are urged to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry use. Each 16 oz package is a full pound, unlike other brands sold in smaller quantities at the same 10 cent price. The starch is advertised as chemical free and not prone to sticking to irons, with warnings about oversized packets from grocers trying to move stock.
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Defiance
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Sons of Veterans Organization
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