Nebraska Notes Chronicle of accidents and anniversaries across towns
Report from Nebraska covers cattle and horse deaths near Gargent, a broken rail derailment near Blue Springs, a robbery and missing suspect in Nebraska City, injuries to brick mason Joseph Burr, and a fire department note at Grand Island. Also notes drownings, a duck banquet in Beatrice, a corn show in Cedar Bluffs, golden wedding anniversaries near Fremont and Lindau, plus arrests for horse whipping and an infant adoption case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Klagle
Nebraska City
Uncertain prose notes in a cautious mood
The text presents men seeking time on repeat while in good fortune and facing repeated reproach until proved otherwise, reflecting cautious language and conditional phrasing.
Immigration Exodus Moves American Farmers to Canada
The Portland Oregonian reports a large migration of American farmers to central Canada in 1909. About 70 000 farmers and their families relocate with an estimated 70 million dollars in cash and effects, drawn by cheap fertile land and perceived safer living. Canadian laws and tariffs are cited as factors, with Canadian government agents promoting homesteads along CPR CN Grand Trunk Pacific routes to support westward settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Oregonian
Portland
Oregon
U.S
Canada
Middle West
Candila
United States
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Northern
Grand Trunk Pacific
Hill
Western
Canad
Alberta
Itcchewan
Manitoba
Ottawa
W. Bennett
New York Life Building
Omaha
Neb
Chinese Sailor Rescues Man Bound by Law for Life
A Chinese sailor saves a drowning man and, under Chinese law, the rescued must provide for and sustain the rescuer for life. The unusual obligation follows traditional maritime practice.
Pills and tonics tout dubious cures in old ad copy
An advertisement roundup touts harsh cathartics like Candy Cascarets and Wizard Oil as quick fixes for rheumatism neuralgia coughs and colds. It claims cheap pocket boxes and mass consumer use while warning of faulty reasoning and poor seats as crude humor.
Ingratitude and Industry in Human Conduct
A brief reflection on ingratitude as the root of many sins. It argues people rarely learn from experience and contrasts industry with indolence, noting ingratitude accounts for much of society’s faults and the difficulty of maintaining wealth or “seizure.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manny
Helped by Deans Kidney Pills After Rheumatism
Jacob C Bahr of Leba non Ohio says three months bedridden with muscular rheumatism left him unable to move. His feet swelled his legs burned and black spots appeared. After taking Deans Kidney Pills for two weeks he improved rapidly and returned to work. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo 60 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob C. Bahr
Broadway
Lebanon
Ohio
Dean
Dean’s
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
Self-Heating Flat Iron Promises Clean Ironing
A German inventor introduces a self heating iron with a hinged lid and charcoal heated grate inside. The device heats uniformly, prevents dirt in the sole, emits no odor, uses little charcoal, and saves time by avoiding a separate iron or stove. The design also reduces the risk of scorching clothes.
Italian Veal Loaf and Echoes of a Rustic Kitchen
A collection of old kitchen instructions for veal loaf and beef loaf, vegetable broth, fried brains in cheesecloth, and a baked apple dish. Steps detail chopping, mixing with eggs and crumbs, seasoning with sage and onion, and baking times. Also includes a parsnip flavored broth and a fishlike oyster comparison.
Household Tips for Cleaning and Dyeing Fabrics
Practical instructions on refreshing suede with emery, shrinking cotton with steam, blending parsley greens, inspecting sun blinds for repair, mending torn fabrics, removing spots with fuller's earth, preserving linen colors with tea and hay, and using vinegar or soda to fix calico shades. Also suggests loaf bread baking tips using brown paper guard.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nebraska
Gargent
Anes Pacific
Blue Springs
Joseph Burr
Fire Department of
Grand Island
Nemaha
Henry Scheve
Ellis
Cole
Elwood
John Matson
Nelson
Jalil
Holdrege
Ralph Lawerence
M. L. Burgeson
the Presbyterian Church
Beatrice
Humphrey
Ray Roelse
Queen City
Hastings
Cedar Bluffs
Soloman Pfeiffer
Washington County
Fremont
Germany
Henry Poore
Ferdinand Hittner
Lindeau
Solemon
Cornlea
Sailways
Central
DR. Pierce
Perfection
Standard Oil Company
Alice
J. E. Dundore
Wilmerding
Great Britain
Baby
Camelon of Beef
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