Cascarets Claim Quick Relief for Liver and Bowel Purity
An old advertisement touts Cascarets for thorough cleansing of the stomach and removal of fermenting food, bile, and waste. It promises a 10 cent box cleanses overnight without gripe and claims millions use it to prevent headaches, biliousness, indigestion, and constipation.
An ounce of get-up-and-get beats tired feeling
A concise proverb notes that small bursts of energy and motivation outperform prolonged fatigue. The line emphasizes action over lingering weariness and encourages immediate effort to improve momentum.
Prevent Cold with LAXATIVE QUININE Remedy
A brief note promotes taking QUININE to ward off a cold. Mentions a trademarked feel like remedy and a signature box. No verifiable names or details provided.
California Syrup of Figs advertised as child laxative
Mothers are urged to use the California Syrup of Figs as a safe tasty laxative for ill children. The ad claims it cleanses stomach bowels and liver without griping and can prevent sickness by an inside cleaning. It recommends a 50 cent bottle with directions for all ages.
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California
The Proof of the Pudding and Juicy Plums
The phrase suggests testing political promises by results, using tangible outcomes as the measure of success. It frames accountability through concrete benefits rather than rhetoric.
Back Hurts Clean Kidneys With Salts Adv
An advertisement extols Jad Salts as a kidney and bladder refresher. It claims meat overloading damages kidneys, urges a daily dose of four ounces in water before breakfast to flush acids, and promotes Jad Salts made from grape acid and lemon juice with lithia. It notes Norway will establish a whaling museum.
Oil and gas leasing expands through Medicine area
Men from Pittsburg and New York, led by J N Scott and Mr Dennison, have been in the county for about a week securing leases from local farmers on the Medicine, as a test well project begins near the south base. About 23 leases for wells were filed last week, with more arriving since.
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Stockville
J. N Scott
Pittsburg
Mr. Dennison
New York
Blair Fire Tops City History for Losses
The blaze destroyed the old electric light building and Hans J Nielsen lumber yards in Blair, costing about $40,000. Nielsen's loss reached $25,000 while the light building and contents were valued around $15,000, all owned by Nebraska Gas and Electric. Delays and frozen hydrants hindered firefighting, and early arrival witnesses said immediate water could have saved the lumber yard.
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Blair
Hans J. Nielsen
Nielsen
Nebraska Gas and Electric Company
Partie
Face Purses Increased at Nebraska Speed Meet
At the Nebraska Speed association annual meeting purses for the free-for-all pace rose from 400 to 500 dollars while other purses stayed. Omaha kept its circuit dates August 21 to 22 with July events set for Kearney July 3–5 Fremont July 11–12 West Point July 18–20 Stanton July 25–27 Tekamah August 1–2 Wahoo August 8–10. Beat Rice dropped out due to no July date.
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Fremont
Nebraska Speed Association
Omaha
Kearney
West Point
Stanton
Tekamah
Wahoo
Rice
South Omaha Stock Market Leads World Receipts
Official figures show South Omaha receipts for January and February reaching 1,435,423, a gain of 257,681 head from the year before. The market outpaced Kansas City by a wide margin, with Kansas City totaling 1,217,014 in the same period.
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South Omaha
Kansas City
Rock Island Applies 3-Cent Fare Across Nebraska Lines
The Rock Island railroad, with federal court permission, raises the passenger rate to 3 cents between Nebraska stations while keeping competitive-point rates unchanged. Twenty four Nebraska stations are affected, with Omaha to Beatrice seeing the largest jump from $2.58 to $2.97, a 39 cent increase.
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Omaha
Rock Island
Nebraska
Beatrice
Ranch lands bring high prices at Fremont sale
Buyers from across Nebraska attended the Mark M. Coad ranch sale. The 640 acres averaged 153 per acre with improvements values noted at 20 000. The former home property sold for 20 per acre, 280 acres at 192 50, and 40 acres at 197 50 per acre. The ranch will use the small farm plan.
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Fremont
Nebraska
Mark M. Coad
Coad
Milling Firm Files Voluntary Bankruptcy in Fremont
The Brown Consolidated Milling company petitions for voluntary bankruptcy in Fremont. Liabilities total 53000 while assets reach 60000. A wheat price drop triggered the crisis as the firm had heavy investments in grain.
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Fremont
Brown Consolidated Milling Company
New Bridge Plan For Niobrara West Channel
Knox County bridge committee approves building a new span over the west channel known as the Morman canal in Niobrara. Construction aims to improve crossing access and local transportation.
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Niobrara
Knox County Board of Commissioners
West Channel
Morman Canal
Railroad Raises Rate From Plattsmouth to Omaha
The Burlington will charge 42 cents for Plattsmouth to Omaha instead of 38. The Missouri Pacific rate of 2 cents per mile made 38 cents, while Burlington distance is two miles longer. Now Burlington sets its full mileage rate to match the Missouri Pacific, which charges 3 cents per mile.
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Plattsmouth
Burlington
Omaha
Missouri Pacific
Drink hot water before breakfast health tips
A period advertisement urges waking with a glass of hot water and limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and intestines. It claims the inside bath neutralizes wastes poisons and toxins improving digestion and overall health.
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Bath
Drainage District Ordered to Build New Structures
A court requires the drainage district to construct new water-control structures while the county holds the obligation to maintain them, detailing shared responsibilities for flood management.
State event dates spark statewide gatherings in April and May
The list outlines multiple events across Nebraska including a bowing tournament in Lincoln from April 3 to 8 and a T P A Convention in Alliance April 21-22. It notes a State Primary on April 18 and an Election from Savannah to Seattle Highway Convention in Omaha April 24-25, an G A R Encampment in Lexington May 16-18, and a Commercial Clubs Association Convention in Omaha May 24-25.
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Lincoln
Alliance
Savannah
Seattle
Omaha
Nebraska G. A. R
Lexington
State Association of Commercial Clubs
Mothers Urged to Inspect Castoria Bottles for Safety
A public advisory stresses mothers should examine every bottle of Castoria for infants and children ensuring the remedy is safe and pure, warning against counterfeit or adulterated products and advising verification of labeling before use.
Woman's Wealth Rumor Boosts Popularity Among Men
A saying notes that many men's favorable view of women stems from a rumor of wealth. The adage suggests money acts as a social magnet, shaping perceived desirability and prestige.
Resinol Ointment Advertises Quick Skin Relief
Resinol Ointment promises itching relief and healing for eczema ringworm rashes and other skin conditions. Combined with Resinol Soap it claims to cleanse and restore healthy skin quickly and cheaply with widespread prescription use for over 20 years.
Great Men and Their Many Friends and Enemies
A compact quotation notes that great men attract numerous friends and even more opponents, highlighting the social reach and tension surrounding prominent figures.
Papes Diapep sin touted as quick stomach regulator
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest safest remedy for indigestion bloating gas heartburn and sour stomach. It claims dramatic relief in minutes and promises a value packed fifty cent bottle providing lasting satisfaction and home use guidance.
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Pape
Adv
Richardson county bridges to get secure foundations ruling
Judge J B Raper held drainage district No 1 must install lasting foundations under Richardson county bridges whose superstructures were deemed insufficient. Afterward upkeep will rest with the county. The decision may affect bridge work on all drainage and irrigation ditches in the state and could be appealed by the drainage district. Cost to replace foundations estimated at 20000 dollars.
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Falls City
J. B. Raper
District Court
Richardson County
County Board of
Drainage Board of District No. 1
Judge Raper
Supreme Court
War Hits Canada Hard
Fremont reports Canadian coast business hit hard by war. Dan Mc Leod of Schuyler says hundreds of business houses closed and male employees urged to enlist. Vancouver trains 10,000 men. thousands already to the front.
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Canada
Fremont
Dan McLeod
Schuyler
Northwest
Vancouver
Grand Island Woman Found Burned To Death In Cellar
Mrs. John Seifert, over 80, was found dead in a cellar cave near her home. She had been burned to death, seated with all clothing burned away. It is presumed she struck a match and caught her clothing on fire.
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Grand Island
John Seifert
Streeter Day Proposed in Aurora Celebration
Aurora plans an annual Streeter day to honor the benefactor whose wealth funded Streeter park now owned by the city. The Aurora Commercial club is developing the details for the event to recognize his contributions.
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Aurora
Streeter
Aurora Commercial Club
Lincoln to get first eight story apartment building
An eight story apartment house planned for Lincoln will be the first of its kind in the city. The project, spring construction, will create a larger residential structure than any other in Lincoln.
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Lincoln
City of
Fremont to vote $40,000 paving bonds at next city election
Fremont city council agrees to submit a proposition at the next election to issue bonds totaling 40,000 for paving projects already planned for 1916. The measure requires voter approval to finance the continuation of the paving program.
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Fremont
Canada plans for war revenue tax on profits above thresholds
Sir Thomas White outlines wartime taxation targeted at corporate and partnership profits over seven to ten percent with a quarter of excess profits due, excluding life insurers and small or agricultural firms. Transport, banking, mining firms taxed. farmers largely exempt. Additional duties proposed on apples and certain oils.
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Canada
Sir Thomas White
Sir Thomas
Hair and Skin Health Promotion by Cuticura Sample Offer
Fragrant, creamy emo lients claim to refresh skin and scalp while softening hands. Useful for nursery and toilet uses. marketed as economical. Free mail sample via postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Widowed readers noted but unrelated.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Danderine Ad Promises Hair Growth and Shine
An advertisement urges girls to use Knowlton's Danderine to cleanse the hair and scalp. It claims immediate beautification, dandruff elimination, and later real hair growth, endorsing a 25 cent bottle from any store and noting an additional line about a new electrical process turning sawmill waste into something.
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Knowlton
Adv
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