Nebraska notes span banks bonds and local projects
The report lists Platte county bank deposits amid county bids for six banks paying 2 percent interest, a new Catholic church near Beemer, and various corporate filings from Falls City to Sidney including Meanley Co operative in Manley, and the Skeptic insurance of bonds in Saunders county. It also notes a horse theft case in Cass county and a trial of Dr. B A Drasky for fish and game violations.
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St. Charles
Beemer
Cuming’county
Logan County
State Auditor's
Norfolk
LeMar
Colorado
Ahd
Benjamin F. Smith
Wahoo
Meanley Co-Operative
Manley
Cass County
John Michael
Nebraska
Tekamah
Burt County
Saunders County
J. M. Houston
George J. Hinton
A. EB. Gantt
Casa County
Vigilance Committee
McBride
Lancaster County
Greenwood
B A. Drasky
Ithica
Polk
Polk County
Presbyterian Congregation of
Auburn
Baptists of
Silver Creek Town
Tekkanmgh
Baptist Association
Cook
Plattsmouth
C. R. Hacker
Nemaha County
Robert Gilmore
Rici¢k Horn
Daniel —— Dill
John D. Yates
William Tom Heddy
William
Hall
Eared Meddley
James’ Knight
Josiah Vu, Edwards
James A. Titus
Hiram Alderman
Oscar F. Lake
William Thurber
Charles Ricketts
Thomas L. Ricketts
William Maynard
Grand Island
Maynard
Osceola
Harris & Co
Chicago
Potatoes the Finest Ever Saw in Western Canada
A letter from Western Canada promotes emigration to the Canadian Northwest. It cites high yields, good crops, and a mild fall with frost, plus plans for transcontinental railways. The testimonial by L. J. Auten notes Edmonton district crops, potato quality, and optimistic growth, urging early migration to benefit from new rail access and settlement opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Bend
Neb
Eagle
Auten
Northwest
Edmonton
Alberta
Pacific
Winnipeg
Rockies
L. J. Auten
Remarkable cure with Dodd's Kidney Pills in Wisconsin
Eagle River Wisconsin January reports a case of Maggie E Deckert who suffered kidney trouble and rheumatism. She credits nine boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills with ending her pain and sleeplessness. The item reiterates that kidney disorders cause rheumatism and pills cure both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodd
Maggie E. Deckert
Eagle River
Wis
Doan
Foster-Milburn_Co
Buffalo
Legal challenge to railroads over tax collection in Nebraska
Attorney General Brown leads a federal challenge in Lincoln against Union Pacific and Burlington railroads over county tax collection. Demurrers argue lack of equity and jurisdiction, requesting dismissal with costs. Hearing set for January 30 in Omaha.
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Brown
Lincoln
Union Pacific
Burlington
Benjamin F. Knight
Lanceaster County
Weposing
Omaha
Helen Gould Funds Evangelist Keenan Visit West
Helen Gould defrays all expenses for evangelist Keenan who will tour western states to preach to railroad men. Nearly 70, he spent 50 years as an engineer with the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad and once battled alcohol. His plain, forceful narration and stories win over workers more than polished oratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keenan
Nebraska
Helen Gould
Delaware, Lackawanna& Western Railroad
Farmers' Disunity Hinders Freight Rate Legislation
The piece argues western farmers and shippers lack organization, hindering efforts for maximum freight rate laws. It notes high costs for legal drafting, rising rates over five years, and calls for united action to challenge railways through coordinated effort and leadership.
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West
Missouri
Liverpool
England
Missouri ‘River
Atlantic
Novel guessing contest places Miss Roosevelt with European princes
A weekly paper in France runs a page showing a full length portrait of Miss Alice Roosevelt surrounded by photographs of European princes including Adalbert of Prussia George of Greece Michel Alexandrowitek and others. Readers are invited to rank candidates for her fiancé.
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France
Alice Roosevelt
Prince
Adalbert
Prussia
George
Greece
Prince Michel
Alexandrowitek
Prince Eiter- ‘Fritz
Gustav
Adolph
Sweden
Paul Loubet
Roosevelt
J.dubet
Miss Roosevelt
Secretary Morton Opens Marine Lieutenant Examinations
Secretary Morton invites western colleges to nominate two candidates each for U S Marine Corps second lieutenants. He notes DC Maryland and Virginia receive too many appointments and urges the west to have better chances. Candidates are warned the exam will be rigid and each must bear his own expenses.
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Morton
Washington
United States Marine Corps
District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
West
Wireless telegraphy to be installed on major rail lines
Arrangements are underway to equip the Twentieth Century Limited and the Lake Shore Limited with wireless telegraphy so passengers can read or receive messages at any time. The system would operate up to ninety miles an hour, reducing collision risk and offering independent communication from existing telegraph poles. Tower stations between Chicago and New York would be required if tests succeed, with possible adoption by western railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Central
Lake Shore
Ory
New ‘York Central
Chicago
Proceeds for Educating Filippines Cooper Bill Introduced
Representative Cooper from Wisconsin chairs the insular affairs committee and introduces a measure allocating 30 percent of the PitniPapte Tarawa sale proceeds to school purposes. Lands set aside exclude friar lands. Booker Washington receives a new Tuskegee dormitory gift from Elizabeth Julian Emory, an elderly donor in Europe.
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Cooper
Wis
House
Committee
Brooker Washington
Cincinnati
Booker
Washington
Tuskegee
Ala
Elizabeth Julian Emory
Europe
Colorado christened in Philadelphia for action ready
The armored cruiser Colorado will be christened in Philadelphia with boilers engines and guns installed ready for action marking a new launch innovation for battle ships.
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Philadelphia
Colorado
Dering Coal Company Buys Indianapolis Ground for Storage Yards
The Dering Coal Company of Chicago purchased land in Indianapolis to develop large coal storage yards as part of its expansion plans. The move signals intensified coal trade activity and regional storage capacity growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dering Coal Company of
Chicago
Indianapolis
Goes to the Poor House�s Tweed Era Mason
John Burrows once known as Tweed's mason was sent to the almshouse on Blackwell's Island New York by Superintendent Meeks. He is 78 years old penniless and without friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burrows
Bill” Tweed
Tweed
Mason
Blackwell’s Island
New York
Meeks
Bureau of
Reducing the Regular Army Orders Dix on Muster Out
Company G Sixth Regiment of Dix on NL is ordered mustered out of service by Adjutant General Scott, ending its unit status as part of Army reductions.
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Dixon, NL
Scott
Cleveland Girl 14 Attempts Suicide by Carbolic Acid
Ida Indermuhle of Cleveland Ohio attempted suicide by drinking carbolic acid as church confirmation approached. She was found unconscious and revived after prompt life saving action by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Indermuhle
Cleveland
Ohio
Auction caps Ames corn exhibition at Iowa college
Exhibition at the Iowa Agricultural College in Ames closed with a lively sale of champion ears. A single ear sold for 11 dollars to J. L. Alexander of Chicago. The grand prize of 2000 dollars went to an Illinois corn grower, and the total sale revenue reached 102 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowk Agricultural College
Ames
J. L. Alexander
Chicago
Illinois
Salzer seeds and farm notices amid a noisy agricultural ad
Fragmentary 1905 farmer notice from Salzer Co of La Crosse Wisconsin promotes seeds and yields for barley spelt macaroni wheat and potatoes. It mixes ads with quotes, jokes and unrelated lifestyle snippets. The chaotic text implies seed readiness and free samples while urging farmers to prepare soil ahead of planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bus Salzer
Salzer ‘S. Mitporia
Salzer
Salz
Salzer’s
Farmer
Joh
A.salzer A Co
la -Crossey Wis
W.N. Uy
Grape-Nuts Promotes Health in Child After Digestive Issues
A parent describes a child with weak digestion who recovered after two daily servings of Grape-Nuts following appendicitis. The account claims rapid improvement, muscular growth, and better sleep, attributing it to the cereal’s digestion friendly starches and nutrition. The tale endorses the product and references The Road to Wellville booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postam Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Sidney Electric Service ,Company
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C. Callahan
John’ A.pilster
Whitney
State Board of Irrigation
ALL Crops Coop
Western
Maude
Mr. Gotham
Col. Bloodbring
Col. Kaintuck
Coventry
Tom Keenan
Coming West
J. M. Grubary
Uniong Pacific Railroad
Missouri River
Inn. Pacific
Gruber
Rock Island
J. J. Hill
Burlington Bing
F. A. Jelano
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Wyoming
Ceniain xi Lees
Tokio
Jesan
Congress
Eluier J. Burkett
Chas. H. Dietrich
Senate
Elmer J.’ ‘Burkett
Burkett
Nebraska’ Pentaiagate
United States Senate
Elmer J. _ Burkett
Mills County
Town
Tabor College
Tabor
Iowa
Leigh, Neb
University of Nebraska
Tower House
W.J. Bryad
Balton
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Glenwood
Down
Fannie Wright
J. W. Walls
Lebanon
Barnes
Stormer
New York Central
Dept. of Agriculture
Farner
Mit Dictive
W. Grove
Wells
Trere
Aise
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