Nebraska Volunteers Firemen Elect Officers At Grand Island
The Nebraska Volunteer Firemen's Association elected officers led by President J. W. Hyder of York and first vice president Mark Mortenson of Fremont. The next convention will be in Nebraska City after adjournment of a Grand Island gathering marked by a banquet and an unexpected fire alert at a resident.
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Grand Island
Nebraska Volunteer Firemen’s Association
J. W. Hyder
York
Mark Mortenson
Fremont
Bert Galley
Columbus
E. A. Miller
Kearney
Henry Graff
Seward
George Howe
J. F. McNee
R. N. McAllister
R. H. Reynolds
Norfolk
John McKay
J. C. Cleland
State Association
Department
Tragic Dynamite Blast Kills Nebraskans Near Humboldt
A dynamite blast at the home of Julius Lutholtz near Humboldt Nebraska kills the father and a son and seriously wounds another son and a nephew. The elder Lutholtz and a seventeen year old boy die from injuries sustained during ditching to loosen frozen ground. Investigators believe a fuse or sparks ignited sticks of dynamite in a basket during the accident.
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Julius Lutholtz
Kansas State Line
Humboldt
Nebr
Lutholtz
Farmers Association Elects Officers At Wilsonville Meet
The Farmers Independent Business association held its annual meeting at Wilsonville electing L W Young president and G C Burns vice president. Ralph Anderson reelected secretary and Gorge Klingingsmith treasurer. George Anderson John Van Cleave and Charles Toland named directors for three years. About 200 farmers form the group formed eighteen months ago to ship grains and livestock.
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Farmers’ Business Association
Farmers’ Independent Business Association
Wilsonville
L. W. Young
G. C. Burns
Ralph Anderson
Gorge Klingingsmith
George Anderson
John van Cleave
Charles Toland
Girl Fells Ten Feet In Fremont Staircase Incident
Miss Alice Florer of York, a Fremont college student lodging with Mr and Mrs Otto Miller, fell ten feet down stairs in Fremont. She was found unconscious and taken to Fremont hospital. Her condition is not serious after the accident occurring when she went for a drink of water in the night.
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Alice Florer
York
Fremont College
Otto Miller
Fremont
Fremont Hospital
Florer
Woman Burned to Death Near Shelton
Caroline Herrick aged seventy four living with her son W. R. Herrick a mile north of Shelton burned to death when her clothing caught fire from a stove. Her clothes were completely burned except for shoes and a small sleeve fragment. She survived three hours after the accident and remained conscious until death. She was a widow of A J Herrick, a pioneer of the county.
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Caroline Herrick
W. R. Herrick
Shelton
A. J. Herrick
Opticians Finish Busy State Convention Adjourning in August
The Nebraska Opticians society wrapped its state session with plans to attend the national convention in Kansas City this August. The gathering, the largest since formation, drew numerous visitors and featured a lengthy secret segment discussing an optical bill. Officers were re elected: C. C. McLeese, president. May J. Egge, first vice president. R. B. B. Coombs, treasurer. J. H. Hukill, secretary. Fritz Hoefer, second vice president.
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The
Nebraska Opticians’ Society
Kansas City
C. C. McLeese
Davenport
May J. Egge
Grand Island
R. B. B. Coombs
Omaha
J. H. Hukill
Lincoln
Fritz Hoefer
Aurora
Oshkosh Men Charged With Horse Stealing
Fred Brewer and Charlie O'Dell of Oshkosh are arrested on horse stealing charges after two horses were taken from James Duffin on September 21. Brewer reported O'Dell in Council Bluffs, leading to deputy county attorney L. O. Pfeiffer and subsequent arrests in Omaha and Hall County.
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Fred Brewer
Charlie O’dell
Oshkosh
James Duffin
Brewer
O'Dell
Council Bluffs
L. O. Pfeiffer
Omaha
Hall County
Light Hay Tonnage From Northwestern Line
Northwestern rail line through northern Nebraska reports light hay tonnage this year due to dry weather. Tonnage will be about two thirds of last year, yet Lincoln market demand is strong. More hay is fed on ranges, offsetting losses with livestock movement. Charles Robinson, fourteen, shot in face by shotgun fired by his sister near Ewing, Neb. He survived after being driven fourteen miles for aid.
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Northwestern Railroad
Nebraska
Lincoln
Charles Robinson
Ewing, Neb
Will
Fire at Crete Bell Telephone Office Causes $1000 Damage
A fire started in the Bell Telephone office in Crete causing about $1000 in damage. The blaze began in the T. H. Miller block housing the office and Crete State Bank and menaced the building before it was extinguished quickly.
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Bell Telephone
Crete
T. H. Miller
Wanted Young Man for Transfer and Storage Business
Active man under 35 sought to join a large transfer storage and coal firm and manage a department on salary. Investment of about 2500 preferred. Also hiring a husky foreman who could invest about 900 if satisfactory. For details, address 1307 N Street Lincoln Neb.
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N Street
Lincoln
Nebr
Kidney Pills Brought Final Cure for Bridgeport Woman
Mrs. Mary Wagner of 1367 Kossuth Avenue Bridgeport Connecticut says she was 80 weak and run down with kidney disease for a long time five weeks in bed constant bearing down pain backaches headaches dizzy spells and irregular painful passages of kidney secretions with sediment and odor. After using Deans Kidney Pills she saw improvement from the first box and five boxes brought a final cure. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
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Mary Wagner
Kossuth Avenue
Bridgeport
Conn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
No Longer Novel Hair Joke From IRS Chief Deputy
James P. Magenis, once IRS chief deputy, suffered a severe typhoid attack and later noticed a bald spot. A deputy quipped about his hair being a novelty, and Magenis joked that the novelty wears off as he runs his hand over his head.
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James P. Magenis
Internal Revenue Service
Jim
Magenis
Berth Reservation Mystery Reaches Interstate Arm
Franklin K. Lane, interstate commerce commissioner, sought a Chicago to Minneapolis berth and was told the reservation was blocked by a recent ruling. He questioned the authority and requested a reference. Later a telegram confirmed the berth was reserved.
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Franklin K. Lane
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Chicago
Minneapolis
Interstate’ Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pullman
Lane
Life without mind gains advocacy in Paris scholar’s view
Dr. L Laloy of the Academy of Sciences Paris argues life may exist without mind. He cites insects as moving machines with intelligence no greater than plants, noting their attraction to light and tendency to move toward it, which he ties to plant growth toward light.
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L. Laloy
Academy of Sciences
Paris
Woman credits Grape-Nuts for recovery from long illness
A Wisconsin woman describes years of sickness including cerebro spinal congestion and female troubles. After a doctor prescribed Grape-Nuts and eliminated white bread for two years, she recovered and regained strength, stating the diet aid and brain improvement were due to the food. She urges publishing the letter to help others.
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Wis
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Wellville
Allcock's Porous Plaster touted as reliable pain remedy
The advertisement claims Allcock's porous plaster is a sixty year old safe remedy with worldwide presence. It emphasizes careful ingredient selection and simple mixture suitable for children, calling it the original genuine plaster and urging purchase from druggists globally.
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Allcock’s
Scrupulous Senator Declines Junkets and Free Shave
Senator Spooner of Wisconsin told colleagues he has never joined any congressional junket at government expense and will not, citing objection to such expeditions. He added he has never been shaved in the senate barber shop, also maintained at government expense.
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Spooner
Wisconsin
Congress
Senate
Uncle Sam
Be One Hundred Dollars Reward for Catarrh Cure
Be one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo. We, the undersigned, know Cheney well and believe him honest and able to meet obligations. Wa Lipine, Kinyan & Marvin retail druggists Toledo. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Wa Lpine
Kinyan & Marvin
Lesale Druggists
Washington Shingle Output Tops U S in 1906
Washington produced 10.5 billion shingles in the 1906 fiscal year, 68 percent of U S output, with 459 mills and a daily 47.94 million shingles, 18 percent higher than 1905. A Defiance Starch pitch promotes home laundering and starch quality. James Bryce, 68, British ambassador, enjoys open-air sports and mountain climbing as head of the English Alpine Club.
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Washington
United States
James Bryce
English Alpine Club
Time Keeps Moving Duty Never Delays
A compact note reflects on time’s unceasing motion and the weekly duty of acting in the present, emphasizing that no obligation can wait and each task is the duty of the moment.
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Martineau
Faceless Dyes Pricey Color Dye Hits 10c Per Package
A new facial color dye named Faceless Dyes dominates the market, selling at 10 cents per package and costing nearly twice as much as competing dyes. Buyers report good coverage and long-lasting shade, though price raises concerns among budget shoppers.
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Putname
Music lovers embrace amateur concert scene
Local music fans flock to community events as amateur concerts highlight budding talent. Each venue showcases diverse acts from solo guitarists to choirs, bolstering neighborhood arts and providing low cost, accessible performances for residents.
Unclear ad claims cure for cold with laxative product
Fragmentary ad copy mentions a laxative product Belomo Quinine and a promise to refund money if it doesn’t work. ROVE’s signature appears on each item.
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Rove
Longing for a Safety Razor with a Phonograph
A light quip predicting future invention, envisioning a safety razor with a phonograph attachment ending the era of chatty barbers.
Cure claim for Dr Williams Pink Pills heartily endorsed
Mrs Jennie Cowan of West Bay City Michigan recounts severe grip illness that left her weak, colorless, and breathless. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills she recovered fully and has since used them to stay well.
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Dr. Williams
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