Omaha Physicians Split Over Cooper Mania
In Omaha Nebraska on February 16 physicians debate the rise of Cooper’s remedy. Dr J E B Carass praises patient reports of liver kidney and stomach improvements while another physician calls the trend a mass hallucination and warns the public to trust reputable doctors. Cooper greets crowds daily, declining to comment on the controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Govieus
J. EB. Carass
Cooper
Jan
Orm
No Bones in the Stomach, Says Physiology Teacher
In a classroom moment Johnny Smith asks a question about anatomy. The teacher clarifies that the stomach has no bones, while Johnny mentions his baby brother swallowed a dollar yesterday.
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Johnny
Johnny Smith
Unkind Husband and Mrs Myler Debate Dog Incident
A fragment from the Yankers Statesman reports Mrs Styles describing her husband’s conduct toward their pet dog. The note notes he refuses to let the dog bite him, reflecting domestic friction and a humorous tone in the excerpt.
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Mrs. Myler
Mrs. Styles
Beta
Fide
Not enough resolve to follow hard judgment
A reflection on the gap between having judgment and possessing the resolve to act on it, noting that many people may judge rightly yet lack steady commitment to follow through. The point emphasizes willpower and consistency over mere discernment.
Unclear Text Fragment Regarding Aurelius and Patient Care
The readable portion mentions Aurelius and a medical scene with a patient and a care action. Specific names, places, or events are not identifiable from the fragment.
Postal pact signed by China and Japan impacts Manchuria
The governments of China and Japan concluded a postal working agreement under the postal union rules. It grants China a monopoly on mail carried on its railways while securing equal rights on the Japanese railroad.
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China
Japan
R. C. Riblet
Rome
J. M. Sheridan
W. J. Magee
American Department of the Interior
Alaska
Riblet
Vienna Neuses Wiener Tageblatt
Gizycki
Eleanor Patterson
Chicago
R. W. Patterson
la Paz
Bolivia
William J. Bryan
la Paz Club
Bryan
Illazon
Robert F. Scott
York
Peary
Bartlett
Taft Plans and Political Movements Highlight Early Taft Era
President Taft to attend Roosevelt reception and promote naval plans via a feasibility proclamation. Senate debates high prices and passes Peary rear admiral bill. Fairbanks saluted by cables over Vatican stance. Iowa Supreme Court upholds removal for intoxication. British election only twenty six seats left. Lakota bank president Radders jailed for forgery on $7500 bond. Lieutenant Mitchell resigns duties. No Burger Refining pays $600 restitution for underweighing sugar. John L. Sullivan marries Katharine Hartnett. Princeton trustees persist with gifts policy. Taft in New York believed involved.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Meyer
Navy
Senate
Peary
Fairbanks
Vatican
Iowa Spreme Court of
Iowa
F. A. Radders
People’s State Bank of
Lirig
Frederick Funeton
No Buger Refining Company
John L. Sullivan
Katharine Hartnett
Princeton University
New York
Uproar in Mexico and Political Turmoil Reported
The article notes unrest in Mexico with Indians in a dangerous mood amid rising tensions. It covers high profile shifts in U S politics and officers, including Taft, a prize offer withdrawal for Princeton’s graduate college, Drexel family engagement news, and Navy transfers from the Tennessee to the California. It also mentions wage increases in Kansas unions, plans for St Patrick’s Day in Chicago, and various congressional debates on federal charters and pension reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
William C. Proctor
Graduate College
Princeton University
Baltimore
Anthony J. Drexel
London
Sebree
Pacific
Navy Department
Tennessee
California
Kanas
Taft
St. Patrick's Day
Chicago
Good Fellowship Club
Curtiss
Kansas
Swope
Independence
Macon
Arkansas
Immigration Commission
Ireland
Pope Pius
Fairbanks
Sherman
Senator Smooth
West Virginia
House
Congress
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Newton” W. Gilbert
Indiana
Philippines
Nebraska
Board of Education
Crabtree
Peru
Normal
Appropriations Committee
Hyde
Kansas City
Representative Lovering
Massachusetts
Taft issues tariff proclamation and varied political notes
The president grants minimum Payne Aldrich tariffs to seven nations Argentina Brazil Uruguay Paraguay Mexico Panama and Liberia. U S exports to Argentina reach 34 351 000 while imports from Argentina total 12 567 000. Taft asks Congress for relief for Panama Canal workers injured before May 30 1908. Rear Admiral Goodrich criticizes Meyer plan and endorses Newberry plan to save navy funds. US money in circulation dips to 34 82 per person from 35 last year. Taft selects Wickersham to name Ellis’s replacement as trust prosecutions chief. A state department inquiry on cotton states is noted.
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Argentina
Brazil
Urugua
Paraguay
Mexico
Panama
Liberia
State Department
United States
Taft
Congress
Panama Canal
Caspar F. Goodrich
House Naval Committee
Meyer
Newberry
Ohio
Secretary of State
House
President backs delay on federal incorporation bill
Seven men in a motor car were blown to atoms by an explosion of unknown cause as the president signals no urgency for congress action.
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Congress
Peru Normal President Crabs Resignation Drama Escalates
Nebraska City meeting of the state board of education adopted a resolution requesting the resignation of Peru Normal School President Crabtree. Students held a two day strike showing loyalty, while faculty remained distant. Crabtree vowed to resist resignation as a new round in the battle looms.
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Peru, Neb
State Board of Education
Nebraska City
Crabtree
Peru Normal School
Holdrege Bank Changes Hands in Holdrege Nebraska
City National Bank in Holdrege passes to new owners led by B L Kiplinger F W Kiplinger C W McConaughy L Brown T L Doherty all Holdrege with John A Slater of Minden G H Birchard of Lincoln and C E Bodman of New York City Cashier E P Dunlap remains from old organization A meeting will elect officers with F W Kiplinger likely president and E P Dunlap cashier The poor health of D Hanna prompts the change The new bank is described as strong.
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Holdrege Bank
Holdrege
Neb
City National Bank
E. P. Dunlap
B. L. Kiplinger
C.W. MecCon Sughy
L. Brown
T. L. Doherty
John A. Slater
Minden
G. H. Birchard
Lincoln
C._E Bodman
New York City
F. W. Kiplinger
D. Hanna
Anniversary of Rev and Mrs Sisson in Nebraska City
Nebraska City residents marked the thirty fourth wedding anniversary of Rev F M Sisson and his wife. The celebration at the parsonage followed a church service and included a large gathering, a special musical program, a purse presentation, and refreshments in the church lecture room.
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Nebraska City
Neb
F. M. Sisson
Mr. Sisson
M. E. Church
Mr. Bisson
Contract Let for High School in Broken Bow Nebraska
The Broken Bow school board awarded the high school contract to John Neptune of Aurora Nebraska with a bid of 29 835 dollars the lowest among eleven submissions Neptune beat R W McHale of Fairbury by 900 dollars and James Onborne a Bow local by 1900 dollars Bow bids ranged from 29 885 to 36 519 the brick building plan calls for model designs but details are incomplete
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Broken Bow
Neb
John Neptune
Aurora
Neptune
R. W. McHale
Fairbury
James Onborne
Natural Increase of a Red Polled Cow’s Calves
Bartlett Neb photographer captures Henry Huff breeder with six healthy calves born in two years from a red polled cow. The two sets of triplets mark a notable livestock feat in the Huff farm family group.
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Bartlett
Neb
Henry Huff
Remedy for Coughs Uses Glycerine Pine Compound and Whisky
A traditional mixture praised for throat and bronchial trouble combines two ounces glycerine, a half-ounce Virgin Oil of Pine compound, and eight ounces pure whisky. Sold in drug stores, the Virgin Oil of Pine compound is prepared by Leach Chemical Co in Cincinnati and dispensed in half-ounce vials.
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Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Scandal in Birdland Mother Bird Reveals Desertion
In a dramatic family disclosure, a mother bird laments that her mate has deserted them and eloped with a newer flying creature, stirring turmoil in the avian community.
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Mother Bird
Cure for Chronic Leg Irritation Ends Seven Year Suffering
W. H. White of Philadelphia reports a seven year battle with a severe skin irritation from ankle to knee. He tried many doctors and remedies until Cuticura Remedies, including Cuticura Resolvent, Soap, and Ointment, cured the ailment after a dozen bottles and a six month remission.
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W. H. White
E. Cabot St
Philadelphia
Gift to Bryn Mawr Aids Swimming Pool Upgrade
Miss Cynthia M Weston of Springfield Massdonated 7000 to Bryn Mawr College for the swimming pool improvement. A 1909 graduate of Bryn Mawr, she was active in college athletics and her gift funds mermaid swimming pool enhancements for undergraduates required to qualify as swimmers.
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Bryn Mawr
Cynthia M. Weston
Springfield
Masa
Bryn Mawr College
Weason
Run Mawr
A Holiday Sermon From Avanta Constitution
A spoken holiday sermon urges charity across seas. Brother Dickey jokes about collecting for distant “home heathens” and implies warm clothing blankets and umbrellas to aid missionaries in hot countries.
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Dickey
Pitching a Curve
Game Warden notes a dead deer found on premises with denial of responsibility by farmer. Farmer explains wife threw a stun at hens, deer feeding near barn allegedly got hit.
Fraudulent Castoria claim targets mothers
A warning to examine every Castoria bottle for the Coen signature and the phrase used for over 30 years, labeling counterfeit products as fraud. The oddly mixed text ends with a dramatic line about a husband addressing his wife and seeking permission to speak.
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Physicians
Coopers
Chow Pieee
Sia Pace
Aurelius
Steele City Press
J. A. Harris
Steele City
Weasnington
Birdland
Remann
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