Reverent Muse Fades as Tourists Pack Westminster Abbey
A critic laments modern tourist bustle at Westminster Abbey while recalling historic memorials and epitaphs. He notes Florence Nightingale’s proposed burial, Jenny Lind and Sarah Siddons monuments, and examples of genuine sentiment amid grand, outdated tributes. He finds moments of reverence emerge at dusky hours when organ music fills the quiet nave.
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Florence Nightingale
Jenny Lind
Sarah Siddons
Santa’ Filement
Convicts Harness Skills To Seek Governor Recognition
Ted convicts go free as he claims to brain Guard Tomkins with a tool. Convict Jerry Twiggs, who poisoned ice cream at a Methodist church picnic near Skinkle's woods, turns to line engraving using a shoemaker's tool and sandpaper. He makes a plate for a $2 bank bill he tries to sell to a forger.
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Tomkins
Mulky
Jerry Twiggs
Skinkle’s Woods
Weehawken
Rough on the Doctor Prompts Public Outcry at Show
A crowded venue faced disruption as a young doctor faced public reproach for his advertising tactics. The incident arose from rumors of urgent patient needs prompting a public call to address the methods used to attract practice.
A Terrible Punishment
A ten year old girl suffers a severe toothache and an unhappy scene at a dentist visit. The mother warns Edith she will not take her to a scientist again if she cries, while the child endures the dental chair in distress.
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Doctor of Dental Surgery
Sinan
Edith
Scientist
Lippincott’s
Theatre Manager Seeks Doctor In The Audience
A theater scene ends with the manager announcing that Dr. Blank should report to the stage. a patient who received medicine earlier in the day is said to be in urgent need of attention, prompting a theatrical call for the physician in attendance.
Back from vacation lines prompt reflection on rest
Conversation notes a returning person from vacation and a playful exchange about whether the trip was worth taking. The dialogue hints at relief and lingering thoughts about leisure versus work.
Justice Not Always Sting
A compact commentary argues that justice sometimes yields gentler outcomes and challenges harsh judgments in societal disputes within Jericho’s civic discourse.
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Jericho—ite
Populist Nomination Change In Twenty-ninth District
In the Twenty-ninth district the secretary of state tallied two votes for McCowen causing a populist nomination by default. McCowen declined and the Populist committee nominated George Sayer of Cambridge to fill the vacancy. Sayer was already the Democratic nominee in the same district.
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McCowen
Secretary of State
George Sayer
Cambridge
Sayer
State Tax on Corporations Falls Short of Last Year
The annual state license tax on corporations is projected to bring in about $60,000 this year, down from last year’s higher total. Delinquent tax with a $10 penalty is due by November 30 to avoid charter cancellation. Through 1910 about $57,905.80 has been collected, with 8,000 delinquent firms, many merged to evade the tax.
Condition of the State Banks in Nebraska
The August 25 report by Royse of the state banking board shows 659 banks reporting. The average reserve is just over 29 percent, nearly double the legal requirement. Depositors total 9,225,001, with deposits down 1,725,000 since May but up about 500,000 from 1909. Overall, banking interests show growth over the year.
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Incorporated, Private and Savings ‘Banks
Nebraska
Royse
State Banking Board
State Board Tells Firms They Seek Early Exhibition Space
Secretary Mellor of the state board of agriculture reports many firms exhibiting machinery at the 1910 state fair have already asked to save their spaces for next year. The board finds it unusual to be inundated with such early requests as most firms normally bid for space after the fair, not before.
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Mellor
State Board of Agriculture
State board eyed flood damaged shirts for prisons
The state board of public lands and buildings proposed buying shirts damaged by flood in the pentenary storehouse. Critics note the contract requires shirts made by convict labor to be shipped out of state before purchase for use at state institutions, reflecting a prison garment distribution practice.
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State Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Chicago
Council Bluffs
Union Pacific seeks higher switching rates in Omaha area
The estate railway commission will on October 13 hear the application of Union Pacific railroad to increase switching rates between South Omaha and Omaha. The commission asks leave.
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The
Estate Railway Commission
Union Pacific Railroad
South Omaha
Omaha
Com
Hastings to Bradshaw land rate reduced by Burlington
The Burlington authorized lowering the rate on land from Hastings to Bradshaw from 4 percent to 3 percent after an informal complaint filed by the Bradshaw Lumber Company.
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Burlington
Hastings
Bradshaw
Bradshaw Lumber Company
State superintendent authorizes use of Gre text book
The state superintendent approves the Gre textbook recommended by Fire Warden John for use in schools. The action formalizes prior recommendations and directs districts to adopt the specified text.
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John
Political Pastry Pun Confuses Willie in Classroom Debate
A playful exchange features a teacher and Willie arguing fractions over a political pastry. Willie worries about juice loss if the pie is cut into sixths, while the teacher presents two sixths versus one third as a math example.
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Willie
Motnere Warns Careful Use of Castoria Bottles
Examine every bottle of CASTORIA for the genuine signature and note it has been in use for over 30 years. The advertisement emphasizes safety for infants and children. A playful summer dialogue about engagement appears after the product warning.
Allen's Foot-Ease Boots Comfort for Swollen Feet
Consumers seek relief from foot discomfort with Allen's Foot-Ease powder. Advertised as curing swollen feet and easing wear in new shoes, it promises rest and comfort. Sample offered by S. Olmsted with address.
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Allen
Addresa
S. Olmsted
His First Lesson in Economy
The Cleveland Leader recounts a boyhood tale of thrift told by Frank Harris about John H. Farley. A dime seemed large to him, Farley acted as banker, and by the Fourth of July the boy saved enough to celebrate while peers stayed broke. Farley is praised as a genuine friend.
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John H. Farley
Frank Harris
Cleveland
The Weeds Return Bid and Birthday Box Surprise
Harker complains about election bets then reveals he won ten boxes of rank cigars. He sold them for a dollar to a corner tobacconist. His wife buys the entire lot from a window inn as a birthday present.
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Harker
Recipe for Happiness Life Quote
A reflective note defines happiness as not longing for things that would grant happiness. The line frames contentment as a paradox where desire is the measure of joy. The quotation appears framed as a Life section aside.
Postum praised as daily beverage over coffee by doctor
A lady doctor writes about eight years of using Postum daily, praising it as a food drink not a poison like coffee. She says it improves sleep, reduces nervousness, aids business days, and urges others to try this substitute for coffee.
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Wellville
Pliga
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