Old Glory Speaks Its Name in Old War Banner Reverie
A lyrical meditation on the flag named Old Glory. The banner speaks of its origin from white snow and red blood, the starry heaven above, and its enduring symbolism. The piece ties national identity to sacrifice and divine glory across a storm of memory.
The Home Paper Birth of Twins Highlights Virtues
A brief item notes the joy of a family as twins arrive, celebrating virtues of the parents and the new life. The piece emphasizes community welcome and domestic happiness in a concise town news style.
Uncle Sam's 137th birthday and local notices
A fragmented local notice mentions Uncle Sam's 137th birthday and assorted items. It notes a hammock line at Shutting Co, a For Sale listing for a Badger cultivator, and Pickard & Co. There is mention of Mr and Mrs Hadsell arriving by auto in Lincoln to visit their son Rev W L Hadsell, and a reference to Jake Heck with a fine farm.
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Mrs .Hadsell
Unite Place
Lincoln
Rev
W. L. Hadsell
University Lecture Sparks Talk on Elites
G. P. Gilbert of the University addresses an audience about elite groups during a lecture in ned hall, highlighting their influence and value in society.
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G. P. Gilbert
Neds
Former Diller Girl Weds In Boise 1918
Miss Viola C Maw of 1516 North Sixteenth street married Glentr E Wardell son of Mr and Mrs Elzy Wardell at 4 PM Sunday June 8 1918 in the rose embowered home of the bride's parents The ceremony was performed under a pink and white bower with roses and greenery The wedding was witnessed by immediate family and friends Reverend D H Jones conducted the service Flower girls Ruby Maw and Theime Riddle wore white and Japanese dress
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Boise
Idaho
Viola C
J. F. Maw
North Sixteenth Street
Glentr E. Wardell
Elzy Wardell
North Tenth Street
D. H. Jones
Roy Nelson’s Trip Notes Mention Denver and Colorado Springs
A brief item notes Roy Nelson left wet on trips to Denver and Colorado Springs. The report mentions a medical mention of appendicitis and a person sitting up a little yesterday. An Iowa man faced a trimming order and an accord of extra strings for a harp.
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Roy Nelson
Denver
Colorado Springs
Iowa
Local Notices Mention Lincoln Trip and Office Closure
Earl Snyder visited Lincoln on Monday. Dr. Ellis plans to be away July 7 to 18. An almost new windmill and tower are offered for sale or trade. A fragmentary listing reads The Best Medicine is the World Sees and William Orin is referenced.
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Dr. Ellis
M. T. Murray
William Orin
Shutt
Nebraska Apple Yield Forecast by State Horticultural Chief
Secretary Marshall of the state horticultural society estimates Nebraska apple yield from sprayed orchards at 1500 cara. He projects eastern Nebraska will reach about 125 percent of normal while northeastern and southeastern sections are set at 100 percent.
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Marshall
State Horticultural Society
Nebraska
Blausers Market Sees New Gasoline Model Arrivals
Beatrice colonel J B Wright visits Diller friends as merchants advertise Blausers stores showcasing latest gasoline model. Loock and Habicht referenced in local notes.
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Blausers
Barrington Hall Coffee Offered At 40 Cents A Pound
J. C. Stucker advertises Barrington Hall Coffee for sale at 40 cents per pound. The notice notes Wymore will hold an election on July 8 to decide on Sunday baseball playing. Fairbury concerns on the same question are mentioned with July as context.
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Barrington Hall
J. C. Stucker
Wymore
Fairbury
Buy a Home Cry Laboring Poor Man Tale
Fragmentary notice urges a laboring buyer to purchase a town lot and secure basic improvements, promising eventual payoff. The text hints at a civic or promotional aim but provides few clear names, dates, or places.
Old Mr Parr Drives Slow Then Races Ahead
A verse recounts Mr Parr buying a car and urging slow speed then speeds up despite warnings. He travels cautiously for a week, then accelerates downhill, inviting comments on his reckless conduct. The tale frames his head as notably level as he shifts from caution to bold driving.
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Mr. Parr
Parr
A Good Investment in Medicine Stock Purchases
W D Magic, a Whitemound Wisconsin merchant, bought a stock of Chamberlain’s medicine to attract customers. He found the diarrhoea remedy costlier than his entire stock. For sale by Shutt.
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W. D. Magic
Whitemound
Wis
Shutt
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James Whitcomb Riley
the Home Paper
Uncle Sam
Co’s. 3
Pickard & Co
Jake Heck
Diller
Earl Snyder
Burlington
New York
Boston
Niagara Falls
Atlantic City
Catskill Mountains
Montreal
Quebec
HM Hout
A. T. Watson
L. W. Wakley
Loock & Habicht
Col. J. B. Wright
Beatrice
Mother Goose