Nebraska in Brief: May events and local elections noted
News notes from Dodge county and surrounding areas cover a Dart of May activities. Bond measures pass in Cedar Bluffs and Fremont awaits a May 14 school election. Hastings reports a record senior class. A hospital contract in Harvard is awarded. A Omaha constable is killed in a house raid. A puppy bite prompts Pasteur Institute testing. Statewide primary returns and political nominations are tracked. Arbor day history and river erosion threaten Barney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge County
Fremont
Cedar Bluffs
Hastings High School
Harvard
Board of Education
H. V. Binder
Oxford
Lucy Ogorzolka
Joseph Ogorzolka
Treat
Cambridge
Alice Ramsey
Charles Morley
Warden Delahunty
Lincoln
Stanton County
Secretary of State
R. H. West
Wood River
Frank Harwood
Greeley
Chris Schmidt
Blair National Bank
Blair
Estate Board of Assessment and Equalization
Henry Seymour
Patrick N. Gynn
Omaha
Henry Droreki
Barney
Peru
Nebraska Estate Board of Agriculture
Wee
Nebraska
Adams County
South Dakota
Sherif Wit
Eon Hudson
Han
Frivolites and Fancy Ribbon Bows Trend in Hats
The piece notes a shift in hat decorations toward fanciful ribbons replacing traditional trims. Designers craft ornamental ribbon elements ready for hat mounting, rivaling feathers and flowers in popularity. Many bows are multicolored and intricate, signaling broader adoption of decorative ribbon motifs.
Ribbon Ornaments for Hats and Street Bats
Detailed instructions describe buckram foundations and ribbon work to make rosettes, fans, wings, raised center toadstool shapes, and standing ornaments. Techniques include side plaits, slashed disks, ruffles, and three shade combinations. Final pieces trim street hats, with ready faced shapes for home trimming.
Sewing Help of Real Value for Bag Attachments
A homemaker can improve machine work by sewing a storage bag attached to the eliter frame. Use an 8 inch embroidery hoop and cretonne 16 by 14 inches, sew ends, fold hem, insert gathering thread, and draw tight to form a gathered bag. Also prepare a pattern bag to hang behind the machine for extra scraps.
Embroidered Collars to Adorn Tailored Dresses
In vivid colors hand embroidery will decorate a white faille or moire silk backdrop. The design forms collar and cuffs for tailored dresses as described by the New York Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Bread as a Cleanser for Hats and Gloves
Soldiers use a crust of bread to clean white stripes on trousers. The idea extends to light felt hats, gloves, or even a woolen gown.
Unsure text fragment hints at romance and ownership
Fragmentary lines reference affection and a claim over ownership by a wife. Content is unclear and lacks concrete events or identifiable subjects for a proper news summary.
Baby cured by Cuticura products after six weeks
Mrs Noble Tubman of Dodson Montana reports her six month old baby suffered extensive sores and hair loss before using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She notes rapid improvement within weeks and claims the remedies cured the condition, with a free sample offer from Cuticura Dept L Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Tubman
Dodson, Mont
Dept. L. Boston
Aunt Beulah's Painful Cleaning Habit Provokes House Trouble
Aunt Beulah keeps cleaning despite pain from lumbago and the family frets as chores trigger illness. Her sister suggests a maid, but Beulah prefers the dust and the pain. The Smart Little Boy interrupts with a quip, noting she already has the pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah
Oddly Tragic Duel Tale Behind A Count's Count
A snobbish count defends a harsh tally citing his marquis father as a duel victim. The tale reveals an unlikely French duel where the marquis survived a fall from a tree but broke his neck, shaping the count’s pride.
Take a Week for Farewell at Beachside Departure
Fragment describes delaying a daughter’s return from the beach to say goodbye to a young man. The voice notes a household decision and emotional moment during a family pause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anish
Disjointed Fragments Reveal Entertaining Odds and Ads
A collection of quirky lines mentions discreet weapons, advice on restraint, a teething syrup, a laxative, a leap year romance, and reflections on catalogues from small garden seeds, illustrating a collage of period ad and social quips.
Hat at the Dock and a Humble Plea for Mercy
A British murder trial hinged on circumstantial evidence, a common black hat tied to the suspect. The defense argued the hat was ordinary and any man could own such a hat, leading to the acquittal. As he left the dock the prisoner asked to take his hat with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brookland
8. C
N.Y. Pied Seuw
Dr. Pierce
Edge of a Village Woman Sends Patsy for Paper
A villager tells Patsy to bring a paper to work in the morning. Patsy agrees she will fetch it tonight to avoid forgetting. The exchange captures a simple domestic dialogue between a woman and her servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy
Child Actor Gets Part That Fits Like a Glove
A lighthearted exchange notes a child actor securing a role that suits him perfectly with playful wordplay about a glove. The remarks highlight fitting talent and charm for the screen.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dorothy” Bag
Willié
Paw
L. Douglas Ean
Aoe L. Douglas
Putnam
Monroe
Mastin
Bakpowders
Calumet. Ee
Aig
Hig Trust
Toba
Baskatchbewan
Alberta
Canada
U. S
Ottawa
Can
W. V. Bennett
Feb
Sax
Sean
Pie Bakery
Tango
Wonton Saskaiel
Wom
Hipinet Supee
Rochaig
Neture
Cinengie Ie
Oregon
Seanye Peaase
Thessby
York
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!