Farmers State Bank of Smith Field Incorporated
Nebraska notes report the incorporation of the Farmers State Bank of Smith Field with a paid up capital of 5000 dollars. Eddyville plans a new bank named Farmers State Bank of Eddyville with 7500 dollars capital. The Terminal Warehouse Co of Kansas City has formed in Nebraska with 100000 dollars capital. The Farmers State Bank of Hendley is incorporated with 7500 dollars capital by a local group.
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Farmers State Bank of
Smithfield
Eddyville
Farmers’ State of
The
Terminal Warehouse Company
Kansas City
Nebraska
Farmers’ State Bank of
Hendley
E R.guerney
W. F. McKinney
J. H.frack
C. H. Dreier
B. L. Lundquist
Wallowa Valley Lumber Company of
Ponca
Marie F. Grote
F. P. Harper
J. F. Rose
J. E. Stevenson
G. C. Rubel
Irate Nebraska farmer shoots swimmer near Norfolk
Barney Elseffer a 20 year old swimmer was shot twice by farmer Dietz after ignoring a no trespass sign on Elkhorn river premises. Dietz bound over to district court for shooting and wounding with intent to do great bodily harm. Elseffer suffered injuries to leg and was hospitalized with recovery expected barring infection.
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Elkhorn
Norfolk
Barney Elseffer
Dietz
Elseffer
District Court
Back Pay for First Nebraska Regiment Soldiers
The First Nebraska Regiment soldiers in the Philippines during the Spanish and Philippine wars will receive back pay totaling $8,021.85. Governor Mickey secured the funds from the War Department after Court of Claims rulings favored the soldiers and will disburse the money from the First National Bank in Lincoln once claimants prove identity. The average payment will be just over $8, with about $5,000 more expected from ongoing prosecutions by the same legal firm.
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Nebraska
Philippines
Mickey
War Department
Washington
Court of Claims
Washington Lawyers
Court of Elgims
First National. Bank
Lincoln
Drowned Attorney in Platte River Mishap
C H Mansfelde an Omaha attorney drowned while swimming across a river channel four miles below Ashland during a Platte River camping trip with sisters and friends. Despite strong swimming, cramps likely struck him and the body surfaced two days later near South Bend after a rescue effort failed.
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C. H. Mansfelde
Omaha
Platte River
Ashland
Platte
South Bend
Labor Day Celebration Moves to Beatrice on Special Train
The Lincoln parade is canceled this year and Beatrice will host a Labor Day event. Unions will travel by a Burlington train to take part in the celebration with prominent labor leaders scheduled to speak. Preparations are underway to ensure a spirited observance.
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Lincoln
Beatrice
Burlington
Gould Charged With Supplying Drugs in Penitentiary
A. H. Gould, the Bellwood bank wrecker now in the state penitentiary, is charged with selling morphine and cocaine to fellow prisoners. Warden Beemer reprimanded him but could not punish due to lack of convict testimony, despite reports of a prisoner under the influence who said Gould supplied the drugs and hid them in broom corn for sale.
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A. H. Gould
Bellwood Bank
State Institution
Beemer
Gould
Insane Man Hangs Self Near Lawrence
Frank King aged 40, who lived with his parents near Lawrence, killed himself by hanging from the Missouri Pacific railroad bridge two miles north of Lawrence. He had been treated at Lincoln insane asylum about five years ago, and though improving after his return, his condition worsened in the last year.
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Frank King
Lawrence
Missouri Pacific
King
Lincoln
Runaway Accidents Mar Woodmen Picnic at Geneva
Several minor crashes occurred during the Woodmen picnic at Geneva. The worst incident happened half a mile south of town when John A Peterson's team struck another, causing a mix up of about twenty five to thirty teams. Peterson and several others were injured but none believed seriously harmed.
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Geneva
Town
John. A. Peterson
Peterson
Auditor to Examine Fraternal Insurance Firms
Deputy Insurance Auditor J L Pierce says state examiner H B Wiggins will soon begin examining fraternal companies. The effort is routine, aimed at protecting the public interests and ensuring proper handling of policyholders’ funds.
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J. L. Pierce
H. 8. Wiggins
State Department
Holt County Horses Plagued by Swamp Fever Spread
State Veterinarian C. A. McKim warns Holt Nebraska horses are dying from swamp fever with rapid spread. Large numbers have succumbed and many more suffer as state officials intensify efforts to control the outbreak.
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Holt
C. A. McKim
Holt County
Nebraska
Threshing outfits break bridges across county roads
County commissioners in Lancaster County face ten to fifteen complaints from farmers and travelers about threshers crossing bridges with heavy equipment. The machinery damages flooring and weak boards, causing ongoing trouble along county roads during threshing season.
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Lancaster County
Palmyra School Building Under Way at Four Month Target
Work has begun on a new brick school at Palmyra with up to date improvements. The contractor will have the building ready for occupancy at a cost of 6045 dollars, and the project is expected to take about four months to complete.
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H. 8. Eaton
Wood River
New Mexico
Four B's Mining Company
Beatrice
W. W. Bosworth
H. H. Noreléss
Louie Graff
E.M. Gashaw
F. D. Rees
Palmyra
Church Struck by Lightning at Auburn
A severe electrical storm hit Auburn as lightning struck St. Joseph's Catholic church and destroyed the building. The nearby parsonage and school were saved with great difficulty. The church is fully insured and likely to be rebuilt at once.
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Auburn
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Tecumseh Christian Church Calls Rev A L Zink Pastor
The Tecumseh Christian church named Rev A L Zink of Carroll Iowa to the pastorate. Rev C W Cooper of Bethany has served as pastor, splitting duties between Tecumseh and Sev erance Kansas.
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Tecumseh Christian Church
A. L. Zink
Carroll, Iowa
C. W. Cooper
Bethany
Severance
Kan
Ainsworth High School Reunion at Chautauqua Grounds
The eleventh annual reunion of Ainsworth High School gathered at the old Chautauqua grounds near Long Pine. Roy Barnes gave the welcome address to the class of 1905 and Miss Winifred Eicher delivered the response.
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Ainsworth High School
Chautauqua
Long Pine
Roy Barnes
Winifred Eicher
Child Drowns In Water Jar At Thayer Yard
A three year old child of Gilbert Goudys in Thayer fell into a large jar of water while playing in the yard and drowned before assistance could reach him.
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Gilbert Goudys
Thayer
Take Time to Smile Phase in High Finance
The Crimson Gulch chronicle notes a phase titled Take Time to Smile focusing on the much discussed high finance topic. It highlights Willie holding the advantage in the coverage and reflects on ongoing journalism trends in the town.
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Willie
Crimson Gulch
In the Zoo Laughing Hyena Confesses Lonely Laughs
A ring-tailed marmoset asks what the hyena is cogitating about and the hyena admits that a famous verse about laughter rings hollow for him. He notes he often laughs alone, despite the world’s supposed mirth. The remark is attributed to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Cleveland Plain
Bank President Speculation Sparks Market Talk
The dialogue centers on a bank president named Dobson and the term speculation in finance. Hobson counters that profitable bets by leaders are not called speculation, highlighting a debate about perception and success in banking leadership.
Man Known for Money and Looks Sought in District
A man is questioned about the whereabouts and status of a resident named Binkeboo. Inquiries span neighborhood residents including a policeman, a watchman, an assessor, and a grocer. The man is reportedly unmarried, good looking, and said to have some money.
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Binkeboo
Lost and Found Wallet Ad Sparks Slight Debate
In a local dispute a man proposes a Lost and Found ad saying a wallet holds money and papers. The finder would keep the money, return the papers, with suggestions about adding no questions asked. The clerk weighs the phrasing as a playful exchange.
Sensational Journalism in Crimson Gulch District
In Crimson Gulch a local paper is silenced by strict filters. Broncho Bob notes the press faces many difficulties as editors confront a deadly form of self-inflicted danger.
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Crimson Gulch
Broncho
Library circulation joke in cyclone pun
A New York man asks a western townsman about a library in the town and humorously replies about a circulating library being used for two or three cyclones that circulated it. The exchange ends with a playful punchline about the library’s unexpected use.
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New York
Unfair Advantage Fatally Feels Public Mockery
A fragment notes a boast about making a face and implies social judgment. No clear event or named entities are present to anchor specific facts. The lines convey humorous self awareness and a challenge to nature.
Dialogue fragment on memory and misstatement
A truncated exchange shows a misstatement about a joke being original and a remark about age. One character challenges the others claim by noting a prior assertion that the speaker is 23, implying the joke could be older than stated.
Salt Rheum on Hands Prompt New Cuticura Cure
Mrs. Caroline Cable of Waupaca Wisconsin shares a grateful letter praising Cuticura as the cure for her husband salt rheum on his hands. She says bandages were needed until he used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills, which fully cleared the condition and left his hands smooth. She hopes the letters help other sufferers.
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Caroline Cable
Waupaca
Wis
Practical church joke on Rev. Hageman at Oxford Michigan
At Oxford Michigan Pastor Rev. Hageman faced a staged show of hands at a church meeting. A deacon first asked for votes to keep him on the same salary, none rose, then a second motion to raise salary drew everyone to their feet. The minister realized he had been pranked, smiling at the successful ruse by friends.
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Hageman
Oxford
Mich
Brother Hageman
Mr. Hageman
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised by Bayfield County Resident
Drummond Wisconsin August 21 Special Whole families are praising Dodd's Kidney Pills. Mr T T Wold, a well known citizen, says back pains vanished after taking one box. His wife also benefited and recommends the pills as a sure cure for backache and kidney troubles. The note claims backache signals kidney disease and the pills prevent further illnesses.
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Dodd
Bright
After you are married young lady it is just as well
A fragment suggesting advice on marriage and domestic arts compares cooking to piano thumping, reflecting dated notions of home life. The tone hints at social norms and gender roles without a clear event or person.
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Bellevue
Rosebud
Edison
Auburn Canning Facory
Leigh
E. Sturzenegger
Tyson
State Board of Equalization
Cass County
Stephenson
Nance County
Nebraska News
Irate Farmer
C H. Mansfelde
Iowa
High Finance
Dobson
Hobson
Ime
Cuticura
Boz
R. Paxton Company
Boston
Mase
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