Merrill Repairs And Building Boom Spur Local Growth
News notes a wave of construction in Merrill including a two story pressed brick hardware and furniture store by Logan & Glenn, a two story bank building with John Boatsman named cashier, new stores by McCreary Stockwell Co and C A Morrill, a drug store by Attebury, Edwin W Sayre moving to a large two story merchandise building, and about fifteen new residences. A beet dump is planned, with Morrill Beet Co renting land and securing 500 acres signed up, then renting 100 acres from Lincoln Land Co and W C Phillips for cash rent and 100 acres purchased by subscription.
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Merrill
Logan & Glenn
Farmere & Merchants Bank
John Boatsman
Sterling
McCreary, Stockwell & Co
C. A. Morrill
C. T. Attebury
Edwin W. Sayre
Morrill Beet Company
Lincoln Land Company
W. C. Phillips
Lincoln
Arndt a Married Man Driven to Desperate Act
John Arndt attempted suicide in Omaha by stabbing himself near the heart over an engagement breakup with Miss Barker. He had a wife living with her parents near Ft Calhoun and had a history as a bartender in Dixon and Benson. He left his wife penniless, forcing her to live with her parents, and she did not obtain a divorce.
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Arndt
John Arndt
Omaha
High priced standard bred colt sells before 1 day old
Rev Thomas Barden rector of St Andrew s Catholic church Tecumseh had a fine mare giving birth to a standard bred colt which sold to Col Ben Miller Sons Tecumseh for 350 dollars before the foal was a day old. The dam s sire Red Hat has a 2 19 4 record and the colt is the highest priced animal in Johnson county. Nissire Constantine owned by Col John Doniphan of St Joseph Mo sold for 27000 dollars.
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Red Hat
Johnson County
Found Dead By the Tracks near Fairbury
Arthur Kurta of Steele City was found dead beside the St. Joseph and Grand Island tracks about a mile and a half south of Fairbury after a train strike. He had thirty dollars in his pockets and papers identified him, triggering a call to Steele City relatives.
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Arthur Karts
Steele City
St. Joseph
Little Boy Scalded in Lyons Washing Accident
Little Glen Pinkley suffered severe scalds when a boiler of hot water toppled from a stove during his mother Mrs Bert Pinkley s Monday wash at Lyons. He slipped as the water poured over him, burning his back and causing skin damage.
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Glen Pinkley
Lyons
Bert Pinkley
Sultan's Future in Doubt Amid Turkish Military Rule
Constantinople remains quiet as martial law continues and constitutionalists control the capital. Sheikha Pasha, an Arab from Baghdad with European residence and German training, is urged to become grand vizier, while five palace conspirators are executed after a court martial. Mohammed Res had Effendi is favored for succession, but parliament plans to resume prior cabinet arrangements, with a public session held at the palace of justice.
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Constantinople
Sheika Pasha
Committee of Union and Progress
Tewfik Pasha
Tewfk
Scefka Pasha
Shefka
Pasha
Hagdad
Europe
Germany
Imperial
Mohammed Reshad Effendi
Arricon
Palace of Justice
Japanese Flocking to Canal Zone Rumor Raises Tensions
Secretaries and diplomats review reports that Japanese workers may be colonizing the Panama Canal Zone, with Colombia accused of bringing in the workers. U S officials weigh protests to Bogota and a possible inquiry on numbers and espionage amid war anxieties and a March 4 government decision.
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Canal Zone
Dickinson
Panama
War Department
Republic of Columbia
United States
Japan
Canal Sone
Mrs Boyle Faces Sharp Questioning in Kidnapping Case
Report states James H. Boyle neared a nervous breakdown on the eve of his trial for the Willie Whittea kidnapping. Detectives visited the jail and urged Boyle to name accomplices, but he refused. They then sought information from Mrs. Boyle who was told Jimmy had spoken, yet she offered little new detail.
Roosevelt and Kermit Reach Pease Ranch on Ati River
Colonel Roosevelt and his son Kermit visit the ranch of Sir Alfred Pease along the Ati River, sharing a moment at the countryside estate.
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Roosevelt
Kermit
Colonel Roosevelt
Sir Alfréd Pease
Ati! River
What Colors Shall You Use For House Painting
A guide to selecting exterior and interior color schemes for homes. Emphasizes how color affects curb appeal and resale value, and suggests studying color scheme books. Offers free Houseowner's Painting Outfit No 49 from National Lead Company for guidance and testing paint purity.
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National Lead Company
Trinity Building
New York
Awake to Danger of Tuberculosis In 1909
The article notes a surge in tuberculosis activity in the United States with over 100 percent rise in states and local anti tuberculosis societies, nearly 30 percent in sanatoria and hospitals, and over 40 percent in dispensaries and clinics. It cites a doubling of funds and 33 of 39 legislatures considering related laws by May 1909.
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United States
Reverend and irreverent bishop dine with Hosmer in Albany satire
The Reverend William of Albany styled bishop Doane wears a shovel hat and leggings and sits for dinner with Dr. Hosmer. The exchange turns on asking grace with the bishop proposing prayer and Hosmer retorting about discussing business at table.
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Doane
Albany
N. Y
William of
Dr. Hosmer
Grace
Bishop
Hosmer
Saturday Evening Post
A Natural Doubt In A City Oculist Case
In a city scene a child questions if an oculist is a practical man due to his business. The dialogue wonders whether his eye deals compromise integrity and whether skepticism comes from ordinary concerns about trade.
Georgia Doctor Praises Grape-Nuts After Personal Recovery
A Georgia physician recounts his recovery after adopting Grape-Nuts. He describes initial weakness, mountain rest, and rapid improvement within weeks, noting renewed strength and ability to work. He urges others to try a 10 day trial when regular food fails to sustain.
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Georgia
Doctor Advised Operation Avoided by Women
Paw Paw Michigan and Illinois women report relief from years of female illnesses after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Advertised benefits include ending pain, inflammation, congestion and nervous prostration with claims from Avlena Sperling of Illinois and others in supporting testimonials.
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Lydia E. Ham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Chicago
E. Pinkham
Mia
Alvena Sperling
Langdon &T
Olydis R. Pinkham
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Sultan
Poland
Pole
Holland
Hole
M. D
Lydia E.pinkham
Paw Paw, Mich
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Ase
DAK Brand
Byrne & Hammer Dry Goods Co
W. N. U. Lincoln
Canada
Atrides
Armad Fuen
Beiter
Lemtion
Ottawa
W. ¥. Bennett
Rew Tork
Omahe
Rebreske
South Dakota
Gauvains
Alex. H. Rait
Sis
Lineela
Neb
TNE
Gillette
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John Deere
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Nature
Paxtine
Treauciot v
Thompson
Eye Water
Zard Oil
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