Tornado Wrecks Farms West of Fullerton
A tornado swept across an area over a mile wide Saturday destroying farm buildings valued around ten thousand dollars west of Fullerton. One man was injured at Oak farm, others escaped harm as the storm toppled windmills and farm structures, forcing residents to seek shelter in nearby caves. The Nelson and Reeves properties were also affected as homes and barns were ruined and an entire apple orchard was leveled.
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Fullerton
Benson Brothers
Charles Woolbranch
William Ostrander
John Nelson
Nelson
Reeves
Radh
Deindrali
Ivage
Frederick Palmer
Sunis
Packers Hit by New Law in South Omaha
A recent state law effective July 8 makes selling diseased animal flesh illegal, penalized by 1 to 1900 dollars or six months to five years in prison. South Omaha packers fear impact as some sources claim meat from tuberculosis cattle enters markets inspected by the government.
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South Omaha
Brady Names in Hastings Will Case Haunt Registry Evidence
Photos of Brady names taken from the Victoria hotel register form part of the evidence in the John O'Connor will case. The action aims to link John Brady or John O'Connor of Hastings as a potential brother to James Brady of Omaha who died last week under similar circumstances. The register was submitted to prove O Connor's Hastings registration concurrent with John Culivan.
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Hastings
Brady
Victoria
John O'Connor
John Brady
James Brady
Omaha
O'Connor
John Culivan
Auto backs over mother and infant in Louisville garage
Mrs E F Steinhaus likely fatally injured and her year old son killed when a car owned by W Lou in reverse gear backed out of a Louisville garage. The mother stood in the doorway, the baby neared in a perambulator. the vehicle crushed the stroller and caused fatal injuries.
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Louisville
E. F. Steinhaus
Dice Runs Over Boy in Hastings Accident
A 14 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Burr, was severely bruised after being struck by a farm disc attached to four frightened horses he was driving on the road. He was thrown in the path of the disc knives as the horses bolted.
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Hastings
Jacob
Burr
Farmers Union Buys Guide Rock Elevator for 5000
Several farmers union locals in the area pooled resources and purchased the Guide Rock elevator once owned by R. W. McCallum and Wm Crary for five thousand dollars. The acquisition marks a cooperative move to control local grain handling facilities.
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Guide Rock
Farmers’ Union
R. W. McCallum
Mam Crary
That Idiotic Friend Worst of It All
Fragment from The American Magazine notes the paradox of friendship and suppressed anger. The author jokes that even a close friend can provoke deadly irritation, comparing petty slights to attacks and exploring how familiarity masks real embitterment.
Regulations for Danish Millers Set New Grain Recovery Rates
A royal decree from the Danish interior ministry requires millers to recover 141 pounds of flour per 220 pounds of rye grain and 150 pounds per 220 pounds of wheat per batch. Mills must report operations every fourteen days and mark each sack of rye or mixed flour with the home-grown grain content and foreign grain percentages.
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Minister of the Interior
The Bull and a Lesson in Stars
A high browed young man explains Taurus to a curious young woman. He notes the Bull as a star, and she responds with surprise at astronomy’s relevance. The scene closes with a sigh among pine trees.
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Puck
Public Opinion in Russia and the Limits of Suppression
A quotation from George Kennan in the Outlook compares public opinion in Russia to bayonets, noting that while you can do almost anything with public opinion, you cannot wholly suppress it by sitting on it. The remark echoes Persigny’s historical line about Napoleon II.
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Russia
Persigny
Napoleon II
George Kennan
How Far One Can Hear Cannon
The article notes cannon fire travels much farther than thunder with a range about thirty miles, while thunder is audible to roughly fifteen miles. It emphasizes the greater distance for artillery sounds in battle compared to thunder, highlighting differences in acoustic reach.
I do not believe Jack’s new automobile pleases him
A witty remark notes Jack has not been arrested since starting to drive his new car, implying it brings trouble or notoriety. The exchange suggests skepticism about the vehicle’s quality and its owner’s luck.
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Jack
Rumors on Mabel and Her Cruel Husband
Citizens discuss accusations of cruelty in the marriage as whispers claim Mabel endures harsh treatment since the wedding. Neighbors report no chance for her to find fault, describing a controlling and brutal dynamic within the household.
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Mabel
Comfort in Suffering and Faith in Time of Need
The passages reflect on God’s presence during suffering and the comfort of faith. It urges clinging to divine love in illness and sorrow, urging gratitude for blessings found in hardship. A separate note questions art studio rents and wit about aging, cautioning against excuses.
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School Times
Knights of the Willow and the cork leg myth
A humorous piece recounts workers at an artificial limb shop who joke about cork legs and call themselves Knights of the Willow. It notes the long history of prosthetics, cites a Padua tomb with a wooden leg, and shares humorous anecdotes from factory life.
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Knights of the Willow
Grand Avenue
Kitchener Praises Eastern Trenches Before Leaving
A rumor reports Lord Kitchener inspecting eastern coast defenses and in silence surveying works before declaring the trenches would not keep out the Salvation Army. The war minister traveled by road, observed sites, then spoke as he departed for London. The remark hints at perceived weak defenses.
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Kitchener
Lord Kitchener
London
The
Salvation Army
Sure to Win in Fees Dispute at Law Firm
Quotations from two lawyers in a law firm discuss the likelihood of winning a case for Johnstone and foresee about two thousand dollars in attorney fees. The exchange highlights optimism and anticipated compensation regardless of case outcome.
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Johnstone
Neutrality on the Bleachers in Odd Sports Column
A quirky newspaper item riffs on fan behavior with playful insults toward umpires and a jab at wealth and appetite. It presents a theatrical look at a crowded stadium scene and the unusual passions driving game day atmosphere.
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