Measures and anecdotes from a bustle of topics
Advertising rates set at five cents per line. A Philadelphia official proposes forcing married men to wear labels. Questions arise about finger strings and ancient Egyptians treating appendicitis. Cutting mufflers not helping cars. Roosevelt gains ground in California and Minnesota ahead of next Tuesday's vote. Taft may need all Ohio delegates to stay in the race. Neighbors in small towns urged to visit more and share kindness. A bird drinking pan under a lilac bush offers simple home amusement.
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Roosevelt
California
Minnesota
Taft
Ohio
Congress Advances Direct Election Amendment to Constitution
The House approved a joint resolution by 372 to 39 to amend the constitution allowing direct senate elections. The measure has passed the Senate and now goes to the president for signing and transmission to the states for ratification.
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Congress
Senate
New Pension Bill Signed Expands Veterans Payouts
A new pension bill signed by the president provides $35 million for pensions in the first year, rising to $22,000 over three years, benefiting about 420 965 veterans. It covers Civil War veterans aged 60 and above with scales from $13 to $19 monthly based on service duration.
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House Conference Committee
Roosevelt a Western Man Despite New York Ties
The passage argues Colonel Roosevelt remains essentially Western in spirit and life. It contrasts his New York residence with his cowboy years and love for western ways, noting his preference to visit the West and mingle with its people. The text then shifts to a mocked farewell sermon about mortality and repentance.
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New York
Colonel Roosevelt
West
Plains
For Sale Shutt Drug Co Sealed Digestive Tablets
Sear expetiio fascane sign of Ge paired digestion. Ge See Tablets. For sale by Shutt Drug Co.
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Shutt Drug Co
Nebraska Bulletin on Water Needs of Corn Issued
The Nebraska Experiment Station releases Bulletin No. 128 reviewing several years of studies on water requirements of corn. The technical bulletin is available free to Nebraska residents upon application to the Agricultural Experiment Station in Lincoln.
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Nebraska ‘Experiment Station
Nebraska
Agricultural Experiment
Lincoln
State Food Commissioner's April actions and inspections
State Food Commissioner Nels P. Hansen's department collected 220.87 dollars in fees for April and performed 29 chemical analyses. It issued 110 orders to clean up business houses, conducted three prosecutions and filed 25 complaints. The department logged 643 inspections including 148 groceries, 100 meat markets, 44 bakeries, 50 restaurants, 16 hotels, 20 saloons, 78 drug stores, 11 mills and stock, 15 paint and oil stocks, 4 bottling works, 141 cream stations, 4 dairies, 5 creameries, and 7 milk supplies.
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Nels P. Hansen
State Treasury
Lincoln Journal
Rural route parcels delivery debated by Hebron editor
Deshler in town cites editor’s report on rural route carriers delivering parcels over four pounds. Delivery is optional and carriers set charges. revenue stays with carriers. Service complements parcels post and may attract merchants and rural patrons, aiding town trade.
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Deshler
Hebron Journal
Good Roads Column Highlights Road Dragging and Farm Advice
After rains, roads dry rough but smooth with a drag. Farmers like G Riddle, Ed McCure, Steve Maw, and Will Glathar dragged miles last Monday. Obvious pride in well kept roads contrasts with delayed grading due to corn planting rush.
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Geo. Riddle
Ed. McCure
Steve Maw
Will Glathar
Diller
Romany Parson Aims to Shed Light on Gypsy Lore
Rev. George Hall, vicar of Auckland near Louth, is famed among Romany communities as a trusted interpreter of gypsy life. He speaks Romany, joins encampments at fairs, and has slept in a self built gypsy tent for months to study and share gypsy stories and culture. He lectures to reduce prejudice and sustain Romany traditions.
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Lincolnshire
Eng
Wolds
George Hall
Auckland
Louth
Hall
George Borrow
Epsom Downs
Yorkshire
Mendicants' Journal Semi Annual in Paris Causes Curiosity
A curious paper titled The Mendicants' Journal begins a semi annual edition in Paris likely for restricted circulation among the elite. Copies have been seen and the government may act to suppress it. The columnbery calls for a “wanted a bind man to play the fuse” and an affront to cripple to supplicate.
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the Mendicants’ Journal
Paris
Oue
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Voveneo
Philadelphia
Superior Express
Louis Booth
Panty
Ford
J. D. Fanders
Diller, Nebr
E. F. Stewart
Beatrice
Nebr
DR. H. Bauguess
J. G. Neely
Packer’s
Diller, Nebraska
Dole
Edward E. Steffen
Ella St
R. F. Starr Real Estate, Insurance and Farm Loans
L. P. Raymond
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