Nebraska Notes From Wood River to Fremont
Nebraska notes report rapid work on the Union Pacific depot at Wood River amid local rejoicing. Orr and Morris of Wayne form a firm with $15,000 capital. Grand Island school bonds sought. Hessian fly concerns near Beatrice. Wheat crops look promising statewide. Cuming county tax delinquencies noted. Court action over Wood River saloon injunction denied. Dr. Neal sues Sisters of Charity over St. Marys hospital dispute. Fremont Presbyterians plan a new church. Farmers Elevator grows, beet sugar factory expansion at Fremont. Cucumber threshing at Wood River. seed value rising. Sioux City Ashland Development Co forms with $100,000. Fremont votes down suburban lighting. streets dark. A boy discharges a shotgun accident near Bassett hotel window.
Typhoid at Insane Asylum Infected Hospital Nurses
Superintendent Greene reports a serious typhoid fever outbreak at the Lincoln hospital for the insane affecting nineteen people including ten nurses and nine inmates. Miss Mabel McGaw died from internal hemorrhage linked to the fever. her sister nurses by her side. Hope remains for nurse Miss Shoemaker, others are very ill, and staff work to prevent spread with disinfection of the reservoir.
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Greene
Lincoln Hospital For the
State Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Mabel McGaw
Miss McGaw
Hastings
Hay
Young
Nebraska Senators Chase Key Committee Seats
Washington reports show U S Senator H M Burkett returning to Lincoln to settle family affairs while seeking advantageous senate committees. Senator Millard eyes interoceanic canals, studying Panama canal plans with Chairman Shonts, as both Nebraskan leaders spar for favorable assignments.
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United States
HM. J. Burkett
Lincoln
Washington
Nebraska
Burkett
Senate
Millard
Mitchell
Oregon
Shonts
Panama Canal
Red Men Elect Officers at Nebraska Convention
Fifteenth annual Improved Order of Red Men of Nebraska met at Workmen temple in South Omaha with seventy five delegates from sixty three tribes. New officers include Thomas Benton, Hugh Meyers, Charles Love, Frank Cameril, and Fred Beaulieu. C B Neil and I A Baker named great representatives to the United States great council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Improved Order of Red Men of
Nebraska
Workmen Temple
South Omaha
Thomas Benton
Lincoln
Hugh Meyers
Omaha
Sagamore
Charles Love
Falls City
Frank Cameril
Fred Beaulieu
Omaha Aldermen Clash With Mayor Over Gas Contract
Tempers flare as Mayor Moores faces off against Aldermen Zimman Nicholson and O'Brien over a $28 gas street lighting contract with the Omaha Gas Company. Police guard exits. quorum issues, barricades, and threats mark a chaotic council session.
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Omaha
Moores
Zimman
Nicholson
O’brien
Omaha Council Chamber
Omaha Gas Company
Breen
W. J. Connell
O'Brien
Ring
Judge Tucker Resigns Arizona Bench Named Jessen as Successor
President Roosevelt accepted the resignation of Eugene A. Tucker associate justice of the Arizona supreme court. Judge Paul Jessen of Nebraska City was appointed to succeed him, replacing Tucker after a Justice Department inquiry. Jessen currently serves as judge of Nebraska’s Second Judicial District and plans to resign that post. He has been a longtime Otoe Cass counties jurist and politician.
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Humboldt
Arizona
Jessen
Roosevelt
Eugene A. Tucker
Supreme Court of Arizona
Paul Jessen
Nebraska City
Tucker
Department of Justice
Second Judicial District of
Nebraska
West
Jessen Long
Otoe County
Otoe
Cass
Judge Jessen
Bankers in Washington Attend 31st American Bankers Association Meet
A dozen or more Nebraska bankers travel to Washington for the thirty first annual convention of the American Bankers Association. Delegates include S. H. Burnham of Lincoln Grand Island's G B Bell D W Blatter A L Clarke president of Hastings First National and others with wives.
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Nebraska
Washington
American Bankers’ Association
W. L. Mote
Bank of Plainview
C. A. Voorhees
Clay County Bank of
Edgar
E Williams
Cody National Bank
David City
H. D.wilson
The
National Bank of Nebraska City
Luther Drake
Merchants’ National of Omaha
Unveiling Staged for Morton Statue in Nebraska City
The J Sterling Morton statue is placed in Morton Park Nebraska City ready for unveiling on Saturday October 28. Ex President Grover Cleveland and cabinet members expected to attend with national figures on the program. Special trains and large crowds are planned with seating for about 10 000 east of the monument to hear the ceremony.
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J. Sterling Morton
How a Friend Ship Grew
An old Sapolio product in homes shifts from trusted to new, inviting acceptance of a refreshed cleaning routine. Women adopt the product for rapid thorough cleaning across the house including laundry, noting improved whiteness, softened fabrics, and easier scrubbing as children tolerate the process.
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Sapolio
Sapolio Ad Promotes Household Cleanliness Values
The passage extols Sapolio as a family friendly cleaning soap that refreshes after washing, protects delicate baby skin, and outperforms a Turkish Bath in cost. It notes some people still overlook Sapolio despite its touts and mentions a rival Scouring Soap Suppho and a quip about a prudent man's honest messaging.
Shoppers Compare Sapolio Uses For Household Cleaning
A bold shopper brings home a Sapolio cake and compares it with a cake of rival soap for kitchen and general cleaning. Jane cleans a greasy pan easily with Sapolio and is surprised by the smooth lather, while the other doubts it would work.
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Jane
Heaviest collection plate and photographer shape images
A brief opinion contrasts church offerings with visible religiosity and suggests women blame photographers for their appearance rather than spiritual focus. The item notes social attitudes without citing specific people or places.
Baby's Eczema Healed By Cutiura Soap Claim
A Brooklyn mother testifies her ten month old daughter suffered severe eczema on the ear and face, bleeding when washed, but reportedly healed entirely with Cutiura Soap and Ointment, claiming relief beyond expectations. The letter is signed by Mrs Rose Ether of 291 Eckford Street.
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Cuthura
Eckford St
Brooklyn, N. Y
D'Auber’s Art Sparks with Striking Effects
The remarks highlight D'Auber’s bold stylistic choices and vivid effects in his paintings. A former walking delegate, he now focuses on creative pursuits, attracting notice for his expressive use of color and form.
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D’auber
Wage
Duncanson Real Estate Firm Sets Nationwide Reach
The Duncanson Real Estate and Advertising Co of Omaha proclaims itself the country’s largest firm handling real estate ads. It reports 4 480 newspapers and broad circulation reaching about five million readers. A large staff solicits advertising and listings and often seeks 10 to 100 more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Duncanson Real Estate & Advertising Co
Omaha
Neb
Lewis' Single Binder 5c sold annually at factory
Advertisement notes seven million units of Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c cigars sold annually. Highlights factory production in Peoria and claims of quality tobacco. Mentions price history and a nod to political talk about presidential correctness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Peoria
Allen's Foot-Ease Powder Ad
Ask your dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease A powder. It rests the feet and cures swollen sore hot callous aching sweating feet and one faerie nails. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 45 cents. Sample mailed free upon request. Address Olmsted LeRoy New York. It isn't what your grandfather was but what you are that really counts.
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Acetylene Gas and Other Fragments in 1906 Notice
A fragmented 1906 paper snippet mentions acetylene gas and readers’ interest, hints at social commentary on high livers and giraffes, cites Piso's Cure for Consumption as a claimed remedy, includes a testimonial from N W Samper of Ocean Grove New Jersey dated February 17 1906, and observes luck and value in people.
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N. W. Samper
Ocean Grove
N. J
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Diller Record
Diller
Nebraska Notes
Union Pacific
Wood River
Orr & Morris Company
Wayne
M. M. Orr
W. H. Morris
Board of Education
Grand Island
John Scheve
Beatrice
Cuming
Thomas Sangap
W. T. Neal
Topeka
Kan
Sisters of Charity of
Fremont
Farmers Elevator Company of
Auburn
J. F. Clarke
E. Ely
Sioux City
Board of Public Works
Crescent
Bassett
Insane Asylum
Nebraska News
Burkett and
Tom Benton
Rampany
Bankers
Morton
Aman
Eles
Everness
Ag Atryone
Hano LaPorio
Hano LaPouie
Alonzo
Bat
Cordelia
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