Spring Wanderlust Grips Countryside and Western Canada Plans
A travelogue notes spring's arrival as fields thaw and farmers repair fences while a Detroit to Chicago traveler reads a book on a train. Western Canada rural growth and settler movement surge with rail readiness, land availability, and government literature promoting homesteading and small grain farming opportunities. The piece also covers Kenkey’s hospital trustees and Miss Mary Lanning’s memorial hospital inscription.
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Detroit
Chicago
Canada
Middle Western States
Western Canada
Western
Inquirer
Upside Down Dinner Sparks Fractious Exchange
A quirky exchange recalls a “freak dinner” held last night described as an upside down meal. The dialogue contrasts flying upside down with diners, noting the dinner itself was inverted while people were not.
Economy Quips on Miss Noodles and Chauffeur
A witty exchange notes Miss Noodles bought an automobile and others question extravagance. The reply defends the choice by citing her marriage to a chauffeur. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets advertised as a favorite family laxative.
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Dr. Pierce
Axative
Jests on Language and Marriage Humor
A quip about using it for a baby born to a couple and the value of practical husbands over mere adornment. The remarks reflect playful stereotypes on gender and marriage.
Coming Events Across Nebraska and Vicinity Read by Readers
Western Newspaper Union reports upcoming events in Nebraska and nearby. Coursing association meeting at W Sore April 16 and 17. Travelers Protective association at Lincoln April 16 and 17. Heft costs of living exposition at Omaha April 16 to 26. Nebraska M W A state convention at Hastings in May. Modern Woodmen encampment at Hastings May 4 to 11. Nebraska G A R at Grand Island May 13 and 14. Nebraska Press association at Epworth Lake Park Lincoln June 18 to 26.
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Association
Sore
Travelers”. Protective Association
Lincoln
Omaha
Nebraska
Hastings
Nebraska Modern
Woodmen
Grand Island
Nebraska Eagles
Nebraska Port Masters
Oering
Nebraska Press Association
Epworth Lake Park
Woman Sues Saloon Men Over Husband's Death
Mrs Viola Hodges sues in district court for $23,000 damages claiming her husband killed himself after years of trying to quit drinking. She says saloon men and local businessmen contributed by supplying liquor that led to the death by carbolic acid poisoning.
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North Platter
Viola Hodges
Spring School Festival a Success in Lincoln
The spring school festival in Lincoln drew more than 20 000 attendees and over 4000 in receipts from donations and door entries. Officials and faculty praised the event as a complete success beyond expectations. Three school children participated in the festival.
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Lincoln
Fremont Pioneer Tillson Dies. Traveled From Dodge 48 Years Ago
Fremont resident W. M. Tillson died in a Fremont hospital after arriving on the first train to Fremont forty eight years ago. He ran a sawmill at Maple Creek for years before moving to Hooper. He belonged to the Upton Grand Army of the Republic post in Hooper.
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Fremont
W. M. Tillson
Dodge Bounty
Maple Creek
Hooper
Upton Grand Army of the Republic
Tragic Warwick Family News From Scribner Beatrice Update
The death of Walter Warwick Jr a young farmer after a hayloft fall recalls his father the Rev Walter Warwick a pioneer Congregational pastor who drowned in Pebble creek near the Pebble mill dam years ago. Beatrice Dr Sullivan and Dr Smith go to collaborate with Dr Cosford on hog cholera eradication work as government efforts continue in southern Gage and Johnson counties.
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Scribner
Walter Warwick
Pebble Creek
Pebble Mill Dam
Beatrice
W. A. Sullivan
Chicago
L. BR. Smith
C. B. Cosford
Gage County
Johnson County
Smallpox Epidemic Closes Schools and Churches
Upland reports a mild smallpox outbreak five miles southeast with twenty seven cases. The board of health orders closing schools and churches and prohibits public meetings. None of the cases are serious.
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Upland
Board of Health
District missionary convention to be held at Peru church
The annual district convention of the woman’s home and foreign missionary society will be held at Peru during the Easter season at the Methodist church.
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The
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Peru
Methodist Church
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Kenkey
Mary Lanning
Eastern College
Western Newspaper
Union News Service
Wrigley’s
Gwendolyn
Mr. Comrox
Eau de Vie
Tippler
Defiance Starch
Defiance Starch CO
Jows Life
Hom
Reem Modern
A. Abbott & 490
Mate Nok Ae
Ania Berubeik
Serene Boos
Great Horthersa Building
Lil
Golden Medical Discovery
Pein Ieee
Sen Lorie
Ria
W. Bennett
Bee Building
Omehe
Fierap
OPT Pde
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