Special Rate Offer for Daily State Journal in Nebraska
Mickie promotes a limited period subscription deal for the Daily State Journal and Sunday paper with new lower prices in Nebraska and nearby states. The notice urges rural delivery the same day print and claims the Journal as the only seven day Associated Press paper in Lincoln. It invites families to try the trial offer and encourages quick ordering.
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Daily State Journal
Nebraska
Lincoln
Associated Press
Village Caucus Names Ticket for Council Seats
In a small town voters go to the polls next Tuesday to elect three council members for two-year terms. Facing a lack of candidates a public meeting nominated M. O. Sampson F. W. Lowe and Chester Wilcox. Sampson seeks another term while Lowe and Wilcox are first time nominees and described as capable progressive citizens.
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M. O. Sampson
F. W. Lowe
Chester Wilcox
Sampson
Board of Education candidates pledge 12 grade school stance
Signed statement from W O Bundy J E Hughes E O Casseil and Ralph Arner opposing extra cost for school basketball while supporting a twelve grade system. They urge taxpayers to vote for or against them based on this policy.
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Board of Education
J. E. Hughes
O. Casseil
Ralph Arner
Phelps Corrects Light Bill Figures and School Board Note
In a correction the author admits errors in calculating six months of light costs and explains Septembers unconnected lights and December vacation. The note adds extra bulb spending of 550 and shared current costs with the janitor and school board not exceeding 55 cents monthly, defending basketball’s time usage.
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Allen T. Phelps
Phelps
H. A. Drake
W. O. Bundy
Couple Survives Blizzard Night in Ford Coupe
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Waldo of Horton Kansas spent a frigid night in their Ford coupe after getting stuck near Diller during a blizzard. Temperatures near plow zero and high wind left them hoping to stay warm in the car until a farmer, Elmer Grider, dug them out Sunday morning. Mrs. Waldo later suffered tonsillitis with fever. they were rescued to a farm for warmth and breakfast.
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Prairie
W. F. Waldo
Waldo
Horton
Kansas
Diller
Elmer Grider
Fairbury Journal
Easter Services At Church Reach Hearts And Mission News
Good Friday services begin at eight o clock with an invitation to reflect on the death of Jesus. Easter Sunday proclaims the risen Lord with Lord's Supper and opportunities to unite with the church. Reports from West Africa praise large Christian growth and missionary impact, with 70000 Christians and extensive baptisms.
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Jesus the Christ
Christian Endeavorers
Miss Wehling
Christ
West Africa
Wanted Man Seeks Territory Rights in Kirksville
Baxter and Richardson Co advertise a big money making proposition seeking a man with a car for territory rights in Kirksville Missouri. The notice is placed in the Saint Milburn issue inviting writers or inquiries by wire or mail for opportunities.
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St Milburn
Baxter & Richardson Co
Kirksville
Mercerizing Process Invented by John Mercer in 1851
The mercerizing method invented by John Mercer of Lancashire England and patented in 1851 treats cotton fiber or fabrics by immersing them in a caustic alkali solution. A variation of this caustic process yields the modern crepe and crimped effects.
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John Mercer
Lancashire
England
Bridge to have long span linking Detroit and Windsor
Popular Mechanics reports the international suspension bridge planned to connect Detroit Michigan and Windsor Ontario has begun construction. It will feature the world’s longest single span at 1803 feet and a 98 foot width, with double deck design for streetcar and automobile traffic.
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Detroit
Mich
Windsor
Ontario
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Fisher’s Lung Balm Ad At Arner’s Drug Store
A vintage drug store ad touts Fisher’s Lung Balm for coughs and severe colds. The promotion urges buying the remedy at Arner’s Drug Store.
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Fisher
Arner
Town Pest Prominent Citizen Targets Domestic Sleep
A humorous notice describes a well known local figure nicknamed the Town Pest. The piece jokes that after marriage and sleep, he will cease being a pest and become a useful member of the community.
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Mickie
Alitos
Village Caucus
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Ladies ‘Aid
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Wm. Barber
R B. Thompson
R. T. Garrett
Allen Bridwell
Conrad Kiskall
George Hunnicutt
S. R. Davenport
Hunnicutt
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Church. News
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Apostle
F G. Knaver
Agenta
T. W. Zoellin
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Reso
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Bole
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