Red Cross Seal History and Tuberculosis Fight
The Red Cross Christmas seals originated as charity stamps in 1862 Boston to aid soldiers' relief. Overseas they spread, with Norway and Sweden starting anti tuberculosis stamps in 1904. The 1908 national Red Cross tuberculosis stamp raised $135000, and 1909 doubled it. 1910 sales aim for a million dollars for tuberculosis work.
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Red Cross
Boston
Portugal
Switzerland
Australia
France
Spain
Denmark
Norway
Russia
Sweden
Jacob Riis
American Red Cross
United States
Triumph of Optimism Across a Cheery Exchange
An optimistic elder replies to his nephew asking how he feels. He jokes his rheumatic ailment worsened and his headaches persist while recounting a dental visit where all but two teeth were pulled, humorously noting the remaining two are opposite each other.
They Grow Good Humor and Cheer From Right Food and Drink
A short note extols how proper meals and beverages cultivate happiness and good spirits. It emphasizes moderation, balance, and choosing nourishing fare to support daily energy and well being.
Uniform for certificates debated at state teachers meeting
At a conference of normal school and college men during the state teachers association, the question of pre college requirements was discussed. Mr Ludden urged Nebraska to match Northwestern Association standards, seeking a ruling akin to law. A four year high school course with a three and a half year minimum gained broad approval, seen as advancing state education and uniting certificate standards.
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State Teachers’ Association
Northwestern Association of College and Secondary
Ludden
Nebraska
Isiaea
Students Work Their Way Through College
A university YMCA report finds students working to pay expenses earn about 117000 dollars annually. Interviewing one tenth of students across arts sciences medicine law and engineering, 75 of 145 examined paid expenses by work. Their cash earnings totaled 9800 dollars with 1900 more from room and board. If campus totals scale, over half of 1460 enrolled students work.
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University
Y. M. C. A. Employment Bureau
Medicine
Law
Engineering
Shift in District Lines for Nebraska Given Census Figures
Census data shows Nebraska would need district line shifts even if six congressmen remain. Districts One and Two below average, with One far under. Sixth exceeds the average by 60,075. Populations: First 164,306. Second 190,468. Third 233,194. Fourth 189,670. Fifth 176,896. Sixth 226,775. six-district average 198,700.
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Nebraska
State Library Grows to Over Six Tenth Tons of Books
State Librarian Lindééy presents a report to the governor showing the state library now holds 62 348 volumes. The increase in six months totals about 286 volumes from Sartinee sn and 614 from exchanges or on hand. Supreme Court reports value 25.69. Librarian has turned $983.25 over to fund laws and uses remaining from court report sales.
Organized Agriculture Bottle Meetings at Lincoln 1911
Organized Agriculture schedules bottle meetings at Lincoln from January 16 to 20 1911. Agricultural horticultural and live stock topics will be discussed daily including animal discussions on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. General Hartigan reviews military court martial findings and modifies them. The War Department offers a field artillery battery not yet accepted. The Nebraska National Guard and Beatrice unit have first chance with state paying 1000 per year and city funding implied.
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Lincoln
Hartigan
Nebraska National Guard
Berger
Feild
War Department
Mebraskia National Guanieamen of Beatries
Obsaa
Free Recipe Claims Cure for Bladder Kidney and Back Pain
An ad offers a $3.50 recipe for urinary tract pain and related symptoms. Dr. A E Robinson of Detroit promises a free home remedy guide by mail, claiming quick healing with pure, harmless ingredients. A humor line about flowers and a diamond necklace closes the piece.
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A. E. Robinson
Luck Building
Detroit
Mich
Odd fragmentary ad note mentions reward and medicines
Fragmentary OCR shows a reward note and references to medicines and druggists. The readable items include a $100 reward and products like Family Plus for constipation, with garbled place names and numbers.
Innocent on One Count in Dinner Delay Case
Dialogue shows Mia and Boston Billings-Ah! disputing a claim of refusing work for a dinner. The exchange features a playful correction about grammar and a claim of innocence on a single count.
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Innocent
Mia
Farmer
Boston Billings
Pape's Diapep sin Promised Clears Indigestion Fast
A cheap drug store remedy claims to digest any meal and quickly relieve sour stomach and gassy discomfort within five minutes without causing cramps. It promises no sour breath and complete digestion even if meals were heavy.
Contiorences and Cautions in Seymour-T Young Ticer
A fragment notes Seynour-T Young Ticer as cautious, avoiding asking the most sought after girl to visit his home until he learned where she lived, reflecting a wary approach to romance.
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Contiorences
Seynour
Ticer
Ashley
Nebraska in brier and bonds carry in Wymore vote
Nebraska items report a Chicago stock show note with hoped prizes for Nebraskans. Al Schultz convicted in Omaha for fatal harm to Brewer Krag. sentencing pending. Wymore bonds for a water plant pass by 345, and new lighting plant bonds by 286. Several Omaha firms lose charters for unpaid taxes. Golden wedding anniversary for Thomas and Mrs. Cleland in Buffalo County. Franklin County Farmers Institute planned in Franklin Feb 14–19 with talks by Chase and Marshal and events like seed corn and horse judging. An elderly Nebraska City woman, Anna Jaspers, fell from a bridge into Table Creek and is seriously injured. Custer County division issue to be decided next election. convention to meet at Merna on Dec 9. Fred Flannagan of Omaha, 56, boasts perfect health due to diet and smoking. Two chase parties fail in Sarpy County. reward $225 for thief and property recoveries. Frank Bricknell profitable sheep feeding pilot near Springfield. Arthur County revival petition signed by 14 western McPherson County residents, potentially creating the state’s 93rd county.
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Chicago
Omaha
al Schultz
Rand
Brewer Krag
Wymore
Thomas Cleland
Buffalo County Aid of
Kearney
Franklin County Farmers’ Institute
Franklin
Custer County
Merna
Fred H. Flannagan
Omaia
Cannnot
Stanton
Frank Bricknell
Springfield
Bricknell
McPherson County
Arthur
Great Kidney Remedy Promises Health Reform
A testimonial proclaims Dr mer's SwampRoot cures uric acid buildup and restores health after a three week trial. The narrator notes initial gains and continued use across several bottles, claiming full recovery and renewed vitality.
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Polae
In ree wate 5. Severe Punishment
Beulah-Eat her words line noted. Fietcherize action referenced. Unclear full context in fragmented OCR.
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Ree Wate
Beulah
Christmas Post Card Club Ad From Topeka
An old classified fragment offers free samples from the Art Post Card Club at 731 Jackson St Topeka Kansas. It includes lines about romantic sentiments and a variety of product pitches.
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Jackson St
Topeka
Kan
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