Nebraska Legislature Debates 191? Bills and Prairie Chicken Rule
The Nebraska Legislature considers numerous measures including school land sales, county relief for Lincoln county patients, railroad rail freight rules, and tax exemptions. Debate covers election bills, public notices, and a revised prairie chicken season opening September 1 and quail two weeks later, amid enforcement concerns from Knox and Holt counties.
Nebraska History Society urged to publish convention proceedings
Jas Philpott appeals to the Nebraska state legislature for a special appropriation to print the proceedings of the 1871 and 1875 constitutional conventions. He argues that publishing the records safeguards invaluable state history, noting the lost 1875 papers and the completed 1871 proceedings, and cites the value for posterity and precedent.
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Jas. Philpétt
Epee ‘Itiance
E. Goode
Lincoln
K. Good
Senate “Finance Committee
Peon
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Estes
A. E. Shel- Won
Nebraska State Historical Society
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Boyd
Hindman
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Maxwell
Stevenson
Ajax
Weaver
Estabrook
Hascall
Lake
Mason Majors
Strickland
Thrummel Thomas
Rede Pethuly
Jase
Philpott
Senator Wilsey Defeated On Freight Bill Amid Debate
The senate rejected S.F. No. 94 proposed by Senator Wilsey Frontier to ease freight delays claiming 300 miles to Omaha would take fourteen days. An amendment raised speed to eleven miles per hour. it failed amid opposition led by Chairman Wall. The session also saw a death penalty abolition bill debated with governor’s power to set execution dates and a reader appointed to replace Rev. Presson as senate proof reader F W Leavitt Seward new appointee.
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Frontier
Wall
Railroad ‘Committee
Senate
KIH
Omaha
Knox
McGilton
Kansas
Seward
J. H.presson
Milford
Milford Home
Cure for Eczema Prompts Dramatic Recount in Westboro Notice
A testimonial from Miss Mary M Fay of Westboro Massachusetts claims Cuthura relieved severe eczema after eight years of suffering. The letter describes facial lesions scabbing and eyelash loss with intense itching and burning, noting complete relief soon after treatment and a clear head and face now.
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Main St
Westboro
Mass
Eureka College Gains 2000 Acres in Debtor Estate Settlement
In an Indiana court compromise over the estate of Mrs. Deborah Bandy of Danville the college obtains immediate possession of 2000 acres valued at 30000 dollars. The settlement resolves prior claims and transfers land ownership to Eureka College.
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Deborah” Bandy
Danville
Eureka College
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted In Advertisements
Several 19th century ads tout Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy with internal action and a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. The promotion claims tablets cleanse mucous surfaces, build constitution, and cites testimonials from Toledo, Ohio. Also includes miscellaneous quips and jokes typical of scanned newspaper content.
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Hall
Impact of Happiness on Others’ Pain
A reflective note discusses how joy in others can intensify the sense of pain for some individuals. It explores emotional dynamics and social psychology without clinical detail.
Simple Life Promoted by Grape-Nuts Diet Anecdote
Wise woman credits simple diet for health and strength after six months of Grape-Nuts. She says weight rose from 108 to 126 pounds. nerves steadied and mind sharpened. plans to avoid meats and white bread. Postum Co. Battle Creek endorses, with booklet title The Road to a Wellville.
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Battle Creek
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Wellville
Fable of the Wise Hen and the Arbitration
A modern fable describes a strike by a Jewish worker and hens across a market, raising egg prices. The arbitration committee counsels retreat while a wise hen urges porcelain knobs as food, prompting departure. Moral says deceit returns to the maker.
Floral Clock Using Blooming Flowers At Rockefeller Grounds
An Ohio landscape gardener created a circular flower bed at Rockefeller country home in Tarrytown that functions as a clock. Each hour is marked by a flower opening or closing, with dandelion hands indicating 5 30 and 8 30 p m. Various blooms such as snow thistle blue chicory morning glory poppy water lily and marigold display different opening times.
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Ohio
RockeféHer Country Place
Tarrytown
Nice Doggie Metaphor In Marriage Roles
A narrator contrasts marriage dynamics with a dog analogy. A wife trains her husband to perform as a dutiful servant who brings money and serves daily needs. When the husband asserts independence, he is scolded as a bad dog, illustrating control in relationships.
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Carlo
Gorgon
Graham
Cleveland's Political Weather and Brass Band Humor
President Grover Cleveland faced gale winds sleet and hail at a town function arrival. A brass band played hail to the chief as Cleveland quipped that it was the most realistic music he had heard and asked what they were playing. Secretary Olney attended.
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Olney
Doubting Heart Poem by Adelaide A Procter
A fragmentary verse contemplates swallows, winter, and hope. It laments cold death and sadness yet looks to brighter days when spring returns and angels’ voices fill the air. The author signs as Adelaide A Procter.
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Adelaide A
Procter
Seeding Under Way in Western Canada Promising Year
Western Canada farmers report strong wheat oats and barley yields and rising US inquiries. Telegraphed notes from Medicine Hat Lethbridge and Hartney describe improving seeding conditions and milder weather. Posts on settlement optimism highlight new land and water resources amid ongoing ploughing and brickwork.
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Canada
United States
Geo. .M.griswold
Red Deer
Alta
Grover
Montana
Beautiful Lake
British Columbia
Canadian
Medicine Hat
Lethbridge
P. A. Pulley
E. Laliberty
Coulter White
Hartiney
Miss Clara and the engineer’s curious Q from a clock
A playful dialogue features Mr Stoplate and Clara Bytum discussing life and time. The exchange moves to questions about schooling for civil engineers and then a quirky wish for civil conductors.
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Mr. Stoplate
Clara
Clara Bytum
Proverbial Opinions on Love and Age in Daily Life
A collection of wry maxims on love youth and vanity. The author notes women’s quickness to love and men’s shyness in pursuit while Eve and Adam share secrets. Home made advice is valued, farewell tours favor lucky actresses, and respect for age fades when facing eggs.
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