Norfolk woman dies from gasoline burns in Nebraska fire
Mrs Amy Baker, 26, wife of C H Baker, died at Methodist hospital Omaha from burns when she poured gasoline into a lit stove at their Norfolk home. The blaze destroyed much of the town's business district lamp in a pool hall, and a corn kernel caused Carroll Porter’s death in North Platte. Several injuries and incidents follow, including a jail escape thwarted near Beatrice and a rail accident in Grand Island.
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Norfolk
Amy Baker
C. H. Baker
Methodist Hospital
Omala
Neb
Dinning
Carroll Porter
W. J. Porter
North Platte
Beatrice
Scheick
Lee R. Hurst
Grand Island Railroad
Calvin
Gray
C. W. Gray
Callaway
Tom" ‘Carr
Mqnor
Lincoln
Fremont
R. N.weed
Wolbach
J. A. Ollis
Senan’ Dentin
Ord
Burlington
Seward
Burnham
Nebraska Silo Co Promotes Efficient On Farm Silos
The Nebraska Sito Company urges farmers to compare corn and ensilage value per acre. It asserts one acre of corn yields twenty acres equivalent in value and touts its hinge door silo as the market’s highest quality. Catalogs from Dept. W.U. Lincoln Neb.
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Nebraska Sito Company
Nebraska Silo Co
Dept. W.U
Lincolin
Neb
Remains Brought Back to West Point for Clancy Burial
The remains of D. W. Clancy formerly treasurer of Cuming county who died in Portland Oregon on July 13 1910 were brought to West Point by his children. After brief services he was laid to rest beside his wife in St Michaels cemetery thirty years after her death.
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West” Point
D. W. Clancy
Cuming County
Portland
Ore
West Point
St Michael's Cemetery
Albion county crop report shows strong yields expected
In Albion county most crops look good with exceptions. Oats are spotted and pastures are short but overall crops are fine. Wheat is above average and ripening. Corn is exceptionally good, well advanced and fields are clean.
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Albion
Five-year-old girl in critical condition after bath electrocution
Kearney-Ruth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Scoutt, was seriously injured by an electric shock from a vibrator while in a bath tub. She remained unconscious for six hours following the accident.
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Kearney
Ruth
W. _J. Scoutt
Lincoln Y M C A elects new officers for coming year
The Young Men's Christian Association in Lincoln elected J. E. Miller as president, W. A. Selleck as vice president, George Tobey as secretary, and G. A. Loveland as treasurer for the coming year.
Auditorium project begins at West Point with $15000 funding
The West Point site starts construction on a new auditorium valued at 15000 dollars. In Wolbach work begins on a municipal water system while Sterling reports burglar concerns in progress. The Cheyenne County courthouse contract is awarded as stormy weather and local crime add to headlines.
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Weat Point
Wolbach
Sterling
Cheyenne County Court House
Joe Alex
Champion
Chase County
James Melik
Wilber
Sutton
Broken Bow
Nebraska Supreme Court affirms railroad commissioner stay
The Nebraska supreme court confirms W. J. Fursé as railroad commissioner to fill the Shalemberger vacancy. After August 1 colored distilled vinegar selling will violate the law. The state plans to send $22 notices to dealers outlining the sale window for nonconforming goods.
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Nebraska Supreme Court
W. J. Fursé
Shallemberger
Nebraska
P Tas
State purchases bonds for education fund investment
The state treasurer bought five thousand dollars worth of Clay Center waterworks bonds bearing interest as an educational fund investment. State Chemist Redfern analyzed a patent medicine ad claiming rheumatic cure and found it consisted of sugar and chlorate of potash. The powder was sold in small packages for about eight dollars per pound to dissolve in whisky or cherry wine.
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Redfern
Record High Public Road Spending Reaches 1 Million Daily
The United States will spend about 1 million dollars each day on roads this season. States like California Connecticut Maryland Massachusetts New York Ohio Pennsylvania plan substantial highway investments funded by bonds and state aid. Local and private funding complements public dollars as the good roads movement gains momentum nationwide.
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Ashington
United States
Republic
Logan
Walter Page
United States Office of Public Roads
California
Connecticut
Maryland
Massachusetts
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Government warns of growing drug habit and tainted medicines
Government investigators warn the nation that millions are becoming drug fiends through patent medicines and soft drinks containing narcotic agents. The report notes 100 sanitariums for treatment, rising opium imports, and 160000 ounces of cocaine consumed annually, with graves among the victims.
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United States
Bureau of Chemistry
H.W. Wiley
Lotas Land
Training of U.S. Midshipmen for War With Japan Revealed
An informant claimed 194 naval academy graduates were given covert training to fight Japan, with last year of study focused on Japanese bases and forces. The leak alleged secrecy covered classwide instruction and similar land warfare briefings for 8 West Point cadets.
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United States Naval Academy
Japan
Young Hippo Arrives at Capital Zoo for New Exhibit
A fine two year old female hippopotamus from East Africa joins the National Zoological Park in Washington. Weighing 830 pounds, she enjoys top accommodations with a half tank and a dry area, described as a hotel style suite. The arrival echoes earlier zoological gifts and public interest.
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East Africa
National Zoological Park
Washington
Roosevelt
Menelik
Abyssinia
Africa
Miss Hippo
Lucky Man Debt Endless as Sins Rules
The fragment cites a line from Puck about a lucky man whose sins and debts remain unseen, suggesting a carefree life avoiding consequence. No clear date or place is provided. The text reads as a quotation reflecting moral irony.
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Puck
Lost 61 Pounds by Dean's Kidney Pills
An 1890s testimonial from Charles Understein of Chicago claims severe kidney gravel pains, paralysis on the left side, and hospital failure, followed by passing multiple gravel stones and eventual cure after taking Doan's Kidney Pills. Sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
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Charles Understein
44Th St
Chicago
Dean
Doan
Cuticura Cures Baby Hair Loss and Rash
Mrs. F. E. Harmon of Atoka Tennessee reports her infant's scalp rash and hair loss cleared after using Cuticura Resolvent Soap Ointment and their products. She notes the condition improved within three days and hair grew back in curls after two Resolvent bottles and three Cake of Soap used.
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F. E. Harmon
Atoka, Tenn
Visionary blinds as none are so blind as those
A pithy saying contrasts blindness with foresight, noting that those who claim vision may miss obvious details while criticism centers on overreach in foresight and interpretation. It frames a caution about overconfidence in plans and ideals.
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Mae. Baker
Jerry Steel
St. Joseph
Nebraska City
A. E. Pounds
Northwestern
Fremont Hospital
Sherman Richardson
Blair
Jefferson County
Oklahoma
Jamestown
Dodge
Cal Club
Cedar Bluffs -Eele
Mir Arid
George Géisler
Lincolngat
Ron
N. Y
Hippo
Buggville
Willie
Hostetter
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