Nebraska Notes Highlight Local Booming Industries and Incorporations
West Point shipped eleven carloads of fat cattle to Chicago. Nebraska Telephone builds a new plant at Superior with six hundred workers. Germantown wolves capture three. Plattsmouth forms the Laclede club for neighborhood fun. Hastings forms Adams County Abstract Company with $6,000 capital. Cass County bridge contracts awarded to Sheeley Co. Dempster factory accident at Beatrice injures Joseph Capelsti. Wayne roundhouse destroyed by fire of unknown origin. Hawtux Roller Mills burn at Moskina causing about $3,000 loss. May hogs sale at Belvidere totals $765.65 from sixty head. Blair Horse-Collar Co. files incorporation. Ashland Mill and Electric Light to rebuild dam and water gates. Leshara and Sioux City extension projects advance. Public stock sales at Waddington farm yield high prices for craft horses and cattle. Ashland cutoff bridge over Platte River costs near $100,000. Cement block machinery expands Nebraska towns. European-born citizens admitted to U.S. citizenship in West Point court. Pee Porter Cigar Co. files incorporation. Farmers Grain and Stock Co. of Humphrey incorporated with $25,000 capital. Ashland Congregational church dedicated debt-free after cost $13,800. Carl Johnson buys Hans Jurgenson farm for $24,000. Barr Hamilton Lumber Co. of Benkelman incorporated with $15,000. Plattsmouth Telephone marks seventh annual meeting and broad connections. Farmers Independent Telephone Co. of Wayne and Thurston counties files incorporation. main office at district No 22 schoolhouse.
Hippodrome curiosity and Napoleonic handwriting tale
A boy asks his father about the Hippodrome and what can be seen there. The tale shifts to Napoleon's handwriting, noting how officers struggled to read orders from Napoleon and how Alexander dismisses the idea of a flawless script.
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Napoleon
Houssiave
Ibsen Weathers Critics To Stand As Master Dramatic Figure
The passage notes a shift in view of Henrik Ibsen from a feared corrupter to a respected craftsman and creator of vivid characters. It argues that modern dramatists draw from his influence, likening his work to a northern lake that yields inspiration.
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Ibsen
America
Garfeld Tea Ad Promises Healthful Liver and Blood Purity
An advertisement from Gaerfleld Tea Co. of Brooklyn New York touts Garfeld Tea as nature’s medicine. It claims to support the liver kidneys stomach and bowels and keep the blood pure while urging readers to send for a sample and mention the paper.
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Garfeld
Gaerfleld Tea Co
Brooklyn
N.Y
Flatiron-like Jersey City Edifice Near Completion
A Jersey City project dubbed Flatiron like nears finish amid a large Manhattan center display. The building, dwarfed by Gotham’s showcase, hints at a sharper front elevation and further triangular design, owned by a estate with John Carroll linked to the project.
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Paugan
Manhattan
Gotham
A Perfect Hand Becomes Public With Postum Ads
The story recounts how a woman’s perfectly formed hand captured a photographer’s eye. The Postum Co advertising team featured the hand on magazine back covers, sparking curiosity about the owner. The campaign linked art and commerce to boost brand recognition.
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America
Candy
Songéone
Postini
Post
Ito
Poat
Friends of Postum
AjrapoNuta
The
Um: Co
Fatally and nearly killed in street shooting in Omaha
Frankie Clark, 30, cashier at Bank of Brandeis & Son in Omaha, was attacked on a Chicago street by a highwayman who shot him three times in the chest and stomach. He was found unconscious and rushed to a hospital. doctors fear for his recovery. Clark is a normal resident at 508 North Twenty second Street. Church and bank officials confirmed his age and residence.
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Brandeis & Son
Omaha
Penner Habeas Corpus Challenge to Dip Somaniac Law
Judge Frost issues a writ of habeas corpus to release Jacob Penner from the asylum at Hamilton county. Penner posts $100 for March 40 hearing as he argues the dipsomaniac law is unconstitutional and that his confinement in a ward with many insane persons is illegal. He alleges the insanity board actions lack supporting evidence and that association with the insane is harmful. The petition is filed by Attorney ERS lage Ltr.
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District Court
Lancaster County
Frost
Jacob Penner
Penner
Bow
Handilton
Nebraskans urged to aid famine victims in Japan
Governor Mickey appeals to Nebraskans to donate for millions suffering in northern Japan. Roosevelt supports a national relief effort and state officials set up a commission to channel funds through the Red Cross. Donations accepted via statewide drives through prominent local organizations and regiments.
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Japan
Roosevelt
Wand
America
Ceri
Ayermany
Balla
Rivals Regiment
Oma
Ross
Destructive Fire Damages Sacred Heart Church at Greeley
A blaze at Sacred Heart Church in Greeley Nebraska caused panic as worshippers rushed to exits. The building suffered $500 to $1,000 in damage, with several women fainting and men overcome by smoke during rescue efforts. The church, recently built, was insured and the fire is linked to an adjacent dyeing plant.
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Sacred Heart
Greeley
Neb
Ure
Nero
Murphs
de ‘Samson
State Board Buys Bonds For Education Lands Funds
The state board of educational lands and funds led by Governor Mick ey and officials invested 79 000 in eastern state securities. W E Barkley of Lincoln brokered 17 000 in Massachusetts bonds at a 3 81 percent net. Delaware bonds were bought at 97 percent discount for a 3 percent net. New Harring Co of Chicago purchased 42 000 Massachusetts bonds at 3 91 percent net. Delivery planned by April.
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State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Mickey
Eaton
Mortensen
Brown
W. EB. Barkley
Lincoln
Massachusetts
Delaware
Careful Fish Rearing Directed by Nebraska Game official
A Nebraska game official orders a deputy to capture bass, crappie, and sunfish from five eastern lakes near the city. The fish will be driven to Cut-off Lake at Omaha after dredging and placed in neutral water for care and shipment. Game Warden Carter is expected to assist when needed.
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Game Bi Ib Sa
Nicholsen
Nebraaka ‘City
foWa
Omaha
Lake
Carter
W. J. Hill Elected President by State Executive Committee
The executive committee of the state M C A met in Fremont Nebraska and elected officers. W. J Hill of Lincoln was named president with George G. Wallace of Omaha as first vice president, Dr W O Henry of Omaha as second vice president, and J C Steela of Omaha as treasurer.
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W. J. Hill
M.C. A
Fremont
Neb
W. J Hill
Linncoln
George G. Wallace
Omaha
Dr. WO. Henry
J. C. Steela
New Chrysanthemums and Dahlias Startlings for Fall Planting
Garden notes advise starting chrysanthemum and dahlia cuttings now from sprouts after cellar storage. Separate and pot at two inches high, apply soap spray against aphids, and keep moist without heat. Also prep tubers for tuberous begonias and plant early blooms to fill garden beds. Roy Rexford marriage referenced by the Cynical Bachelor.
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Wim Oweather
Eben ‘Rexford
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Nebraska Notes
Behinstock Brothers
West Point
Chicago
Nebraska Telephone Company
Superior
Germantow
Bo U
Laclede Club
Plattsmouth
Adams County Abstract Company of
Hastings
Cass County
Sheeley. &Coa
Joseph Capelsti
Dempster
Beatrice
Nand
Chicago, St Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Wayne
Hawktosx
Moskina
Thomas Lahnser
Belvidere
Blair Horse - Collar Company
Ashland, Mill and Electric Light Company
Leshara
Great Northern
Ashland
Sioux
Platte River
Waddington Farm
Filley
Nebraska
United States
District Court of
Cuming County
Pee Porter Cigar Company of
Holdrege Hag
Farmers Grain and Stock Company
Humphrey Hag
H. J. Brennig
Franz Freericks
John Dieter
Carl Johnson
Garfield Township
Hans Jurgenson
Barr & Hamilton Lumber Company
Benkelman
C. C. Barr
C. H Barr
C. C. Hamilton
Plattsmouth Telephone
Farmers Independent Telephone Company
Thurston Counties
Thurston County
Jersey City
S “Flatiron
Nebraska News
Clark
Frankie Clark
Clark Trad Jaint
Doane College
Carnegie
Congregational School
Grete
Doane
Onary Scienee
Walt “Ulin
Créte
D. It “Perry
David B. Perry
Crete
Nebo
Downe College
Carnegie Wenies
Yoner
James Bustram
Mr. Perry
East
Caeneste
Hamilton County
Aig
John H. Mickey
Jomnes
Mickey Shivola
Pt Beal
Pe Ee Agame
Dodds
DE Laval
Beatrice Creamery Co
Price
Beatrice Company
Beatrice Pany
Ranvoren
Cana, Bre
Fa Cortlandt BT
Enhcace
York
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