New Double Track Bridge Near Scotts Bluff Gering
Nebraska readers learn of the nearing completion of the new double track bridge across the North Platte between Scotts Bluff and Gering. The structure, over half a mile long, replaces the old single track pile bridge once funded by private subscription. Construction aims for February 1 with potential weather delays. Piling came from Missouri.
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Platte
Scotts Bluff
Gering
North Platte River
Scotts-Bluff County
Cheyenne County
Missouri
Record Earthquake Shocks Pierce and Knox Counties Nebraska
A violent earthquake was felt at 2 15 Tuesday afternoon across Pierce Knox and surrounding areas. The shock rattled Plainview Foster Creighton and caused cattle stampedes and frightened horses. The disturbance lasted only moments and was described as louder than thunder with dynamite like noises.
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Nebraska
Pierce
Knox
Foster
Plainview
Plainview Foster
Creighton
Niobrara
Verdigree
Knox County
Tragic Farmhouse Tragedy Near Fairfield
Charles Meck, a farmer five miles west of Fairfield, found his wife and three of his five children dead at their home on returning from town. He arrived around 6:30 pm to discover the bodies on the floor as darkness fell. He had left the farm earlier in the day for business in Fairfield and hurried back, lighting a lamp once inside and realizing the horror.
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Charles Meck
Fairfield
Meck
First Teams Cross New Wagon Bridge Over Platte
The test bends for the Louisville wagon bridge across the Platte River were placed on Tuesday with flooring laid temporarily and the first teams driven across. Bracing and permanent floor work remain. ice danger faded as water ran low. The bridge, below the Missouri Pacific structure rebuilt as a buffer, costs about $15,000.
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Platte River
Louisville
Missouri Pacific
J P Thacker Succumbs to Wounds Near Plattsmouth
John P Thacker a well known farmer seven miles south of Plattsmouth died at his home Thursday morning from three gunshot wounds inflicted the prior Friday by John Clarence. County Attorney Ramsey will likely file a first degree murder charge. Byron Clark has been retained to defend Clarence.
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J. P. Thacker
John P. Thacker
Plattsmouth
John Clarence
Thacker
Ramsey
Clarence
Byron Clark
Tecumseh Scholar Accepts Teaching Post in Mathematics
Prof C C Dasforth of Tecumseh has accepted a math and physics teaching position at the normal school and will begin his new duties in January after several months doing special work at Chicago University.
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C C. Dasforth
Tecumseh
Chicago University
Janet
Extraordinary Increase in Farm Lands in Western Canada
A letter from Carmangay Alberta reports settlers lured by Canadian government rail rates describe buying four sections near Clairsholm on the Little Bow. They detail homesteads, fencing, cattle, sheep, horses, and rising land values with a railroad expected within 18 months. The narrative endorses Southern Alberta as a strong investment for outdoor lovers and workers.
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Western Canada
Carmangay
Alta
Canada
C. J. Broughton
Adams Street
Chicago
Alberta
Clairsholm
Little Bow
Shropshire
James S. Ainslie
The Sneeze That Failed
A three year old girl was instructed to say excuse me after sneezing. Her mother heard a strange gasping sound and found the child grimacing. The child replied I didn't do it, prompting the mother to note the missed etiquette.
Starch Fashion Tip Improves White Goods’ Appearance
Gheer white goods gain appeal from laundering style that enhances textile beauty. Home laundering works with proper starching, notably Defiance Starch, which provides stiffness without thickening.
How many ribs have you Johnny asked the teacher
A humorous classroom exchange about counting ribs ends with an old time remedy pitch. The tale moves from a nervous student to a closing advertisement for Brown's Bro Troches. John I. Brown & Son of Boston promotes a throat lozenge at two cents a box with a sample offered.
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Johnny
John I. Brown & Son
Boston
Untitled Prose Snippet with Varied Sayings
A jumble of aphorisms and quips interleave with stray names and misread phrases about prosperity eye troubles court letters and alcohol. The fragment resembles a miscellaneous page item with scattered fragments and incorrect spellings from OCR.
Woman Recovers After Using Lydia E Pinkham Compound
Mrs Bessie L Hicks of Houston describes three years of female troubles and liver issues. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with her recovery after one bottle, urging other women to try it for relief.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Houston
Texas
Bessie L. Hicks
Cleveland St
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