Nebraska Notes on Local Business and Crime
Nebraska farmers bustle to husk corn while Black Bros purchases Holmesville grain elevator. Plattsmouth district court closes after a short term. Post offices in Beaver Crossing and Alda are robbed. West Point debates sidewalk spitting ban. Farmers State Bank of Hadar opens with $5,000 capital. Schuyler enforces tobacco to minors law. Cedar Creek quarryman hurt by mule. hay press damaged in Burlington collision suit. Madison eyeing $10,000 city hall bonds. Monterey farmer sells for $80 per acre. Cuming county land stays valued. Vehling town grows with bank and shops. Beatrice mills resume grinding 3,000 bu/day. Union Pacific taxes paid. cholera-like swine losses hit Hall county. Hawthorne Rebekah elects officers. Plattsmouth police seek two deserters for $50 reward. Murdock resident Bertha Oehlerking declared insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jessen
Plattsmouth
Casa County
Beaver Crossing
Seward County
Hager General Merchandise
West Point
Royse
State Banking Board
Farmers State Bank
Hadar
Pierce County
PD. Richardson
Alda
Vehling
Great Northern
Beatrice ‘Corn
Bob Clancy
Union Pacific
Gage County
Clancy
Hall County
Rheumatism Relief Through Williams Pink Pills
Testimony from J G Menkel of Dubuque Iowa describes severe rheumatism eased after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He reports joint swelling relief within weeks and eight years of good health since starting the treatment. The ad claims the pills improve blood and overall vitality and promotes purchasing from druggists or the Dr Williams Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Ménkel
Jackson Avenue
Dubuque
Iowa
Robert Yates
Klauer Manufacturing
Dr. Williams
Mr.Menkel
Dr. Williams Medisine Co
Schenectadys, N.Y
How He Knew in Kansas City Court
In a Kansas City Kansas courtroom a Black witness describes a sick horse as "ailin" after a lawyer presses for a disease. The witness repeats the term, and the attorney, after a pause, probes further, and the witness again says the horse died, indicating the illness by outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
Ailin
Jes’ Ailin
Jes
There or Thereabouts In A Southern Pulpit
Two colored preachers in a southern town dispute a biblical claim. One preacher asserts Abraham built the ark while the other objects, insisting Abraham was not there. The exchange escalates with insistence and regional dialect about where Abraham was.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham
Thar
Tharabouts
Quip Sparks Debate Over Heaven in Local Parish
A dialogue quoted in a local church scene shows a deacon declaring perfection in heaven while a backslider counters with a one legged man logic. The exchange highlights tensions over faith, inclusion, and moral accountability in the community.
When Two Women Make Up By Sharing Gossip
When two women are not talking they soothe the rift by telling mutual friends what they think of the other. Gossip becomes a substitute for direct conversation in social circles.
Postum touted as safer coffee substitute in health note
A Oregon reader reports lasting health issues from habitual coffee use and credits Postum Food Coffee with rapid improvement. She says heart symptoms and indigestion faded after six months of using Postum at breakfast, alongside her husband’s similar benefits, urging readers to try the product and read The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Nebraska News To Chicago University Excommunicate Prominent Catholics
A Nebraska report claims E Benjamin Andrews chancellor of the University of Nebraska declined a Chicago University presidency, amid speculation tied to Rockefeller funds and the founder's fortune. Andrews, a Baptist educator with wide influence, refused to discuss or deny the rumor, noting prior salary considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Benjamin Andrews
University of Nebraska
Rockefeller
Andrews
Friends of the University
Wisconsin
Omaha Catholics Excommunicate Kennedy Pritchett Wedding Attendees
The Rt. Bishop Richard Scannell of Nebraska excommunicated all Catholics who took part in the Kennedy Pritchett wedding in Omaha. Attendees included Mrs. Edward Cudahy and Miss Mack Hamilton, and the ceremony was led by Dr. E H Jenks. The bishop said attendees excommunicated themselves by attending despite prior cautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Scannell
Nebraska
Catholic Church
Congressman Kennedy
E.” H. Jenks
First Presbyterian Church
Kennedy
George E. Pritchett
Omaha
Episcopal Church
Mr. Kennedy
Miss Pritchett
Ivorced
Scannell
Pollard Meets President During Washington Visit
Senator Burkett escorted Congress man E M Pollard through Washington offices to meet the president and cabinet members. Pollard, a Nebraska farmer from Nehawka, was warmly received by Secretary James Wilson and, after meetings, was introduced to Speaker Cannon to discuss committee assignments and future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkett
E. M. Pollard
Washington
Pollard
White House
House of Representatives
Agricultural Department
Po Hard
James Wilson
Nehawka
Neb
Cannon
Nebraska
Joe
Beatrice Diphtheria Quarantine Steps Tightened
Dr. Spaulding of Omaha and Dr. Brash of Beatrice met with city health officials and the board of education to discuss the diphtheria outbreak. Authorities plan strict enforcement of the law, aiming to stamp out the disease with united action. Twenty six cases currently reported, no deaths and disease described as not in a violent form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Spaulding
Omaha
G. H. Brash
State Board of Health
City Board of Health
Board of Education
Nebraska residents buy farms as school land contracts repay
State Treasurer Mortensen notes average principal payments of 1500 dollars daily on school land contracts over the past year. He says this shows demand to own homes, aided by low interest and easy credit. Interest on contracts runs six percent, while overall returns near three percent. Mortensen cites western fee simple land valued around five million dollars and counts recent bond redemptions of forty thousand in Otoe County and ten thousand in Howard County from the permanent school fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortensen
Treasuries
Otoe County
Howard County
Episcopal rector indicted for land defraud in Nebraska
The Rev. George G. Ware rector of the Episcopal church of Lead South Dakota was indicted by a federal grand jury in Omaha for alleged complicity in defrauding the government of 125000 acres in Hooker and Thomas counties Nebraska joint defendants Frank Lambert and Harry Welch bound at 5000 dollars each Ware secured release after qualifying Ware is also involved in fees fencing cases and is a wealthy Lead resident and former I B U ranch manager with thousands of cattle on western Nebraska range
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Ware
Episcopal Church
Lead
3.D
Omaha
Hooker
Thomas Counties
Nebraska
Frank Lambert
Harry Welch
Ware
Mr. Ware
I. B. U. Ranch
Lillie Sues Woodmen and Ben Hur Over Beneficiary Certificates
Two Butler County district court cases name Lena Margaret Lillie as sole beneficiary on policies carried by Harvey Lillie against Modern Woodmen of America and the Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur. Matt Miller seeks change of venue. The Ancient Order of United Workmen settled earlier after a waiver by Mrs. Lillie and Edna received fine money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
Lena Margaret. Lillie
Modern
Woodmen of America
Supreme Tribe of
Lillie
Edna
Land Value Surges as Kohn Sells 160 Acres Near Aurora
M Kohn sold 160 acres about five miles southeast of Aurora for 65 dollars an acre. He had bought the land less than ten years ago at 25 dollars per acre. The sale highlights the remarkable rise in Hamilton county and Nebraska land values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Kohn
Aurora
Hamilton County
Nebraska
West Virginian Sees Kidney Pain Eased by Dean's Pills
W L Jackson of Parkersburg WV suffered from severe back and urinary pains after bad weather. He used Dean's Kidney Pills, the urine flowed freely again and pain vanished. He claims eight years of cure and remains active. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Pugilists stand up for their rights and their jefts as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Jackson
Parkersburg
W. Va
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Cable Toll to Japan Described Amid War News Rush
The piece notes cable tolls to Japan at 1.76 dollars per word for war news. It says audiences crave updates with their Pillsbury's Vitos breakfast and that cables are busy day and night. It contrasts flattery and praise in public perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Far East
Deafness Cure Claim and Nerve Restorative Trial Notice
An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for any catarrh induced deafness it cannot cure. It cites Dr. Brie and a nerve restoration trial, listing Toledo Ohio address and Aton Street Philadelphia. The text also includes generic quips about nerves and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Brie
M Fee
Phailadelenie Ie
Cure of Milk Crust on Baby with Cuticura Cream
Mrs H P Holmes of Ashland Oregon describes a three month old baby plagued by milk crust causing itching and hair loss. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment and a cap, the rash cleared and hair growth resumed with no recurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P
Holmes, Ashland, Or
Mrs Muggins and Buggins Exchange Over A Cook
A short dialogue shows Mrs Muggins recounting a cook asking for a raise. Mrs Buggins asks if the raise was granted. Mrs Muggins says she gave the cook a can of kerosene and told her to light the fire.
Are You Tired Nervous and Sleepless
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as nourishing blood to calm nerves and improve energy. It warns against alcohol in tonics, touts medical endorsements, lists ingredients like Golden Seal and bloodroot, and offers free and cloth bound editions of The American Medicine Adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Mon Sense
R. Wuffalo
N. Y
N. Y. . : Dr. Pierce
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Diller
Nebraska Notes
Black Bros., of
Holmesville
Adams
Schuyler
J. H. Hanter
Newell & Atwood
Cedar Creek
Harry Gordon
Burlington Company
Burlington
Madison
Frank Guenther
Monterey Township
Cuming County
Hawthorne Rebekah Lodge of
Wisner
Mamie E. Dudley
N.G
Mary J. Kenower
V.N.G
George Klimiubl
Henrietta Wiggers
Rachel Lucas
Ida Stockdale
Fort Crook
Frank
W. ‘Hoffman
Milton Earles
Bertha Oehlerking
Murdock
Board of Insanity
Oehlerking
Nebraska News
Chicago University
Ding
Harper
Mor
Nebraskans Purchase Farms
Episcopal
Rev. Ware
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