Nebraska Notes Highlight Curfew Law Growth and Local Developments
Nebraska towns form commercial clubs amid a building boom in Fremont and Kenesaw. Gene va Ice Cream Co files for 2500 dollars in capital. The U S land office at Sidney closes as farmers plan irrigation and stock grows in elevators. Church instructors seek to improve a ditching plan and officials argue over school bonds. An injunction blocks Norfolk mayor and council from vacating Philip avenue to aid a Northwestern Rail road station project.
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Sheridan County
Sidney
North Platte
Box Butte
Board of Education
Grand Island
N.W. Harris & Co
Norfolk
Philip Avenue
Northwestern Railroad Company
Rheumatism cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills tale
A Missouri foundry worker details a rheumatism attack worsened by damp conditions. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills from March to June 1903 his pains swelling appetite and color returned and he resumed outdoor work. The ad claims the pills also treat blood and nerve related disorders and are available from druggists or the Schenectady company.
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Williams
W. 8. Geisel
East Coates Street
Moberly
Dr. Williams
St. Louis
Something About the Burro
The burro, an ancient transport in the New World of Egyptian descent, arrived via Spain after Cortez, mainly in Mexico and the southwestern mining regions. It carries heavy ore loads, resists machinery, and serves miners and children alike with patient, gentle endurance.
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New World
Spain
Cortez
America
Mexico
Job
Animal Kingdom
Rubber Tree Used as Lookout by Islanders
Travelers describe a rubber tree on the island used as a lookout. Islanders climb the tree when hungry, rubbing up and down the coast to spot missionaries or explorers.
Woman credits Postum with life change from coffee to health
An Ohio woman recalls a health collapse attributed to coffee drink and reveals a marked recovery after switching to Postum Food Coffee. She describes clearer thinking, steadier nerves, relief from heart trouble and indigestion, and renewed interest in daily tasks after several weeks.
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Ohio
Postum’ Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Nebraska State Fair announces $7000 more in premiums
State board of agriculture secretary Mellor issues advance notice for Lincoln state fair to run September 3 4 6 7 with preparation days August 3 and September 1 2. Premiums rise by 7000 over last year and 25000 was spent on permanent improvements indicating a stronger event and larger exhibit interest across county collective exhibits with 2000 for top county displays and guaranteed 100 cash premiums for qualifying exhibits scoring 800 or more points.
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Mellor
State Board of Agriculture
Lincoln
County Agricultural 3 Society
Board of Managers
Foragers Victimize Ravenna Merchants and Bank
Two forgers operated in Ravenna and Grand Island, fooling merchants and the Citizens’ Bank by cashing checks. They used checks purportedly from Columbia National Bank of Lincoln, maker W. F. Pickering, with payee and endorser W. J. Armstrong. They were caught in Grand Island and identified by Ravenna and Grand Island residents.
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Ravenna
Ned
James Hotsick
L. P. Southworth
Citizens’ Bank
Columbia National Bank of Lincoln
Stanton Church Burns Near Destruction in Stanton Neb
The First Congregational church of Stanton Nebraska was nearly destroyed by a fire that broke out with the roof alight. Firemen saved the towers and east front while the blaze was contained within thirty minutes. The church, recently completed, cost about 12000 and carried 8000 in insurance distributed among Farmers and Merchants Lincoln 1500, Connecticut Fire Hartford 2500, Hanover New York 2000, Northwestern Milwaukee 2000.
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First Congregational
Stanton
Neb
Lincoln
Connecticut
Hartford
Hanover
New York
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Nebraska University to gain 5000 more from government
The Adams bill would raise the Nebraska experiment station’s annual appropriation by $5000 next year and step up $2000 yearly for six years until the total reaches $15,000, while the national grant to agriculture and mechanic arts remains for instruction in agriculture, the mechanic arts, English, and allied fields.
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Nebraska University
Senate
University of Nebraska
House
Nebraska Experiment Station
Mechanic Arts
Editor settles libel suit against Norfolk Daily News
W N Huse editor of the Norfolk Daily News settles a libel suit for six thousand dollars filed by Thomas Sheibley of Ponca. The case ended in Sioux City with Huse also covering trial costs. The newspaper notes a looming battle to oppose J J McCarthy’s renomination next summer.
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W. .N. Huse
Norfolk Daily News
Thomas Sheibley
Ponca
News
J. J. McCarthy
Congress
Sioux City
Huse
Sheibley
McCarthy
Teachers May Face Scarcity Under New State Qualifications
A statewide teacher shortage begins in September 1907 as new strict qualifications take effect for high school teachers. The law requires graduates from a regular four year college or university or approved advanced programs, or a professional state certificate from the state superintendent after exams, to teach in high school departments.
A Good Thing to Have and Patience in Success
A short dialogue on patience as a path to achievement. The exchange suggests success follows persistence and even tempered resolve, implying endurance matters as much as effort in pursuing goals.
Cure for Irritating Skin Humors Promised by Cuticura
A testimonial from D. E. Blankenship of Indianapolis describes severe itching and hair loss relieved after four weeks of hot baths and Cuticura Ointment, claiming complete cure after four boxes. The piece ends with an unrelated proverb about courage and beauty.
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D. E. Blankenship
N. del
Indianapolis
Ind
Mrs Winston’s Soothing Sura vee Advertisement
An old ad notes a remedy for teething pain in children priced at 25 cents per bottle. It touts soothing gums reducing fuss, calming faces, and easing wind colic.
Battle Row to Be Demolished
A terse public notice announces demolition of Battle Row site after delays priced by planners. Local authorities cite safety and redevelopment as main drivers for the project with expected completion in the coming months.
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Battle Row
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Kenesaw Commerceial Club
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Gage County
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