Nebraska Woman Gains Fame as an Author
Mrs. Bess Streeter Aldrich of Elmwood, Nebraska, becomes a celebrated author famed for The Rim of the Prairie. The piece details her pioneer roots, family life, early prizes, teaching work, and how she wrote through household duties with four children, plus praise from her late husband and readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Middle West
Bess Streeter Aldrich
Elmwood
Rim of the Prairie
Black Hawk County
Iowa
Charles Aldrich
Tipton
Neb
Prairie
Aldrich
Maple City
Whitehall house in Lincoln sold for state dependent children home
The Whitehall residence at University Place Lincoln Lincoln area once a show place, cost about 80000 to build, sold to Nebraska State Board of Control for 30000 with about six acres. The three story brick house features a grand banquet hall, brick mantle and large fireplace, electric lights, hot water heating, two furnaces, and multiple baths and fireplaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Whitehall
Lincoln
Woman Reclaims Sleep After Pinkham’s Remedies
Mrs. Belle Thompson of R. 2 Ville Georgia describes years of insomnia and poor appetite. After six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports steadier sleep and improved energy while caring for her children. She credits Sanative Wash as a helpful follow up and urges others to try the remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Thompson
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia H Pinkham
Bette Thompson
Ville
Georgia
Lydia &. Pinkham
Queer Look Commissioner Draws On Maori Gambler Tale
New York Commissioner McLaughlin noted investigations have a queer look. He recalled a Maori millionaire who built a racing stable, enjoyed gambling, and protested a race after his horse won. The judge pointed out the impossibility of protest. The tale underscores suspicions about bias and outcomes.
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McLaughlin
New York
Tanlac Promises New Life for Old and Weak
An advertisement touts Tanlac as a natural tonic from roots and herbs that cleanses the blood stirs the liver and restores digestion. It claims benefits for elderly individuals and those run down with weak appetites sleep issues and low energy. Also promotes Tanise Weetable Pills for constipation.
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By Clark Galloway
Bess Streeter
Cedar Falls
Chicago Record
Baltimore News
Iowa State Teacher's College
Boone
Marshalltown
Salt Lake City
Iowa State Teachers College
Ladies’ Home Journal
Jim of the
Story of
Midwestern
Mrs. Bess Streeter
Fla
Tanlee
M. Jepsen
15Th St
Burlington, Lov
Haarlem
Bil ‘Erfield
Madison Ave
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