Nebraska Notes On Lincoln State Business And Widespread Events
News briefs report lumber and timber trade near Howells, a farm sale at 65 an acre, Fremont canning plant at 75 000 cans daily needing 200 workers, Auburn autos, county farming concerns, Jay near Otoe, hog losses in Washington county, Fremont bank deposits over 2 million, Norfolk post office courthouse cost 100 000, artesian wells east of Beatrice, Albion fire loss around 1000, a wagon accident near Grand Island with a fatality, jailer assaulted in Grand Island, melon and sweet potato boom, Fremont farmer shipping carloads of melons, Sutherland accident injuring James Buchanan, missing farm hand B H Peter, Ellis robbery arrest of John Edleman.
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Washington County
Fremont
Nebraska
Henry W. .Schmidt
Richardson County
Sutherland
United States Post Office
Norfolk
Annapolis
Kilpatrick Bros
Beatrice
G. C. Durkee
Albion
Platte River
Grand Island
Henry Seler
William Arp
Taylor Ewing
Bassett
Ewing
Wickwire
Brandt
Will
Life
Aqua Pura
John Haurigan
James Buchanan
Fred Pierson
Buchanan
Woman Overcomes Rheumatism With Pink Pills
Mrs. E M De Long of Council Bluffs Iowa credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for blood purification with ending months of rheumatic pain. After six boxes she was fully well and years later still recommends them. The pills allegedly build blood, muscles and nerves and treat various blood and nerve disorders.
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E. M. de Long
West Broadway
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Editors grow more impudent says great man
The great man complains that magazine editors are increasingly bold. He recalls a friend asking for an article on his own success in selling a piece about how to succeed. Mozart published his overtures, noting he wrote them as tunes to cook by and for public listening, revealing the springs of genius.
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Mozart
Man Praises Dodd's Kidney Pills for Recovered Health
Freeborn Minnesota resident R E Goward reports relief from chronic kidney trouble after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He says a few boxes restored energy and vigor, urges others with kidney issues to try the remedy, claiming cured kidneys lead to pure blood and overall health.
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Mr. Goward
Dodd
Grave condition and advised rest for patient
A worried spouse asks about her husband’s seriousness and a doctor replies the case is grave. The doctor says he has left an opiate and instructs the wife to administer none, insisting the patient needs absolute rest and quiet, and that she must take the medicine herself.
Parable Recalled From Sailor's First Ocean Voyage
A Mrs speaks of her husband often crafting sermon topics while on vacation. She recalls a sermon from his first voyage on an ocean steamer about the parable of the unjust steward. The exchange among Congregation members highlights memory and faith.
Actress Ad Claims Peerless Status Sparks Debate
A fragment suggests debate over an actress who publicly proclaims unmatched talent, with dialogue hinting at critics challenging the claim and implying she has never been pursued by peers. The snippet reflects contemporary attitudes toward fame and legitimacy in performance circles.
Bitter end in Asia tests peace hopes and mediation
Washington weighs the next move as Japan and Russia show no urge to end hostilities. Count Cassini reiterates there is no opportunity for intervention to stop the war, Russia will prosecute to the end, and mediation is rejected. France reports Russia remains adamant against any peace overtures.
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East
Washington
Tokio
Cassini
Associated’ Press
Russia
Japan
The
Paris
Nebraska State Poultry Show plans move to Lincoln
Nebraska State Poultry Show officials meet at the Lincoln hotel to finalize rules and premiums for January 16 to 21 at Lincoln Auditorium. E D Day reports strong local advertising interest. Omaha firms offered 1000 for ads, but the board opts to keep the event in Lincoln. Judges for 1905 are W S Russell C H Rhodes Adam Thompson and F P Harris. Officers include F L Norval president Dc Rockholt vice president Lither P Ludden secretary I L Lyman treasurer. Board members listed as E E Smith WA Irvin Casper Dice Roca F Bishop J M Armstrong.
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Nebraska State Poultry ‘Association
Lincoln Hotel
Lincoln Auditorium
E. D. Day
Lincoln
Omaha
C.H. Rhodes
Adam Thompson
P. Harris
Association
Seward
Dc Rockhotl
Harvard
Lither P
Luddén
I. Li Lyman
E. E. Smith
Irvin
Wilber
Casper Dice
Roca
Bishop
Ulysses
Greenswood
Federal inquiry eyed on car icing charges
The Interstate Commerce Commission considered restricting icing charges in the dispute between commission merchants and Armour Car Company. The investigation was suspended after adjournment, with a full transcript to be sent to Washington next week by Attorney General Fagin for a further review.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission Merchants
Armour Car Company
Washington
Fagin
Chicago
Nebraska state fair board notes funds after last exposition
Secretary Furnas reports the fair board has 17 026 72 dollars on hand after paying expenses. Meeting at Lindell hotel approves paying claims and authorizes a 150 dollar winter corn show appropriation. Board discusses permanent secretary office on fair grounds and state residents as judges for livestock whenever possible.
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Nebraska State Fair Board
Furnas
Lindell Hotel
H. L. Cook
Nebraska
Civil Service Report Details U.S. Executive Workforce
The census bureau reports 271169 executive civil service employees across federal government excluding armed services. Of 120786 not counted, 74296 postmasters 10855 non street postal workers and 18000 navy yard staff are exempt. Post office and treasury departments employ about three quarters of the executive civil service with average salary 1072 dollars, average age 41, and average service ten years.
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Census Bureau
Executive Civil Service
United States
Civil Service
Navy Yard
Navy” Yard
Postoffice
Treasury Departments
Washington
Nebraska WCTU delegates elected at Lincoln convention
The thirtieth annual Nebraska WCTU convention adjourned in Lincoln after adopting resolutions and electing delegates to the national convention in Philadelphia. At large delegates include M. D. Russell Lincoln and Sue D. Chase Hargier. alternates listed, with York and Grand Island requesting the next annual meeting and Grand Island chosen.
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Ww. Cte U. of
Nebraska
Lincoln
Grand Island
Philadelphia
M. D. Russell
Sue D. Chase
Hargier
J. B. Garnes
University Place
Graft Claims Spark Adjourment in Sully Bankruptcy Case
Creditors protest high fees in the Daniel J. Sully receivership in New York. They challenge $2,500 paid to Elihu Root for examining F. H. Ray and Edwin Hawley and criticize $30,000 for legal matters and $25,000 for acting as receivers.
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Daniel J. Sully
New York
Elihu Root
F. H. Ray
Edwin Hawley
Henry W. Taft
David Miller
Distinguished Tecumseh Visitor Lieutenant Kavanagh
Lieutenant Arthur G. Kavanagh U S N on a short leave visits his parents Mr and Mrs John Kavanagh in Tecumseh His last leave was in 1899 after the Manila Bay action aboard the Olympia and on Admiral Dewey s bridge during the battle The Oregon now undertakes a brief fuel on the battleship leave duties
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Tecumseh
Arthur G. Kavanagh
John Kavanagh
Kavanagh
Oregon
Manila Bay
Olympia
Admiral Dewey
San Domingo Reconsiders Payment on Arbitration Award
News from Washington reports the San Domingo government declined to pay the arbitrators’ award for the San Domingo Improvement Company to keep 60 percent of total customs receipts but now agrees to honor the original contract after the United States and other powers indicate insistence on adherence to the agreement.
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Washington
San Domingo
Miss Ginx and Gin in a Tight Spot on the Field
A chaotic scene unfolds as Gayboy mocks a nickname then faces a firing moment. Corporal Flicker flees, while the Sergeant notes a brave leader prefers the fiercest combat. Maud shows a ring with a rough setting and marital quarrels loom.
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Miss Ginx
Young Gayboy
Ginevra
Flicker
Cure Your Kidneys Ad Promotes Dean's Pills Use
An old advertisement urges curing kidney trouble by addressing the cause. It quotes Capt. S. D. Hunter of Pittsburgh Fire Dept praising Dean's Kidney Pills and notes price and retailer details. The page also includes an ad line about Lewis' cigars and a quip about a girl with common sense finding a husband.
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Dean
Capt
S. D. Hunter
Pittsburg
Wylie, Ave
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Ethel and Edith Conversing on Proposals and Cars
Ethel asks what makes you look eighty pleased and Edith replies that Jack proposed to the first girl he ever chose, mentioning an automobile as part of the moment.
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Ethel
Edith
Jack
Defiance Cold Water Starch Claims Quality and Quantity
An appeal invites housewives to try Defiance Cold Water Starch noting a 16.028 ounce package for 10 cents, superior to competitors with 12 ounce packages. The ad asserts once used, Defiance becomes the preferred brand. A quoted exchange about Cuily’s living space adds a humorous aside.
Allen's Foot-Ease Remedy and Epigram Snippet
An 19th century advertisement extols Allen's Foot-Ease as a certain cure for sore tender and swollen feet with a testimonial from Mrs N H Guilford of New Orleans Louisiana. A humorous classroom exchange imagines Paul Revere riding today and face arrest for fast driving and a bachelor jokes about marrying the woman who rejected him.
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Allen
Mra. N. H. Guilford
New Orleans
Advertising Sunshine Builds A Thriving Business
A speaker compares advertising to sunshine essential for growth, citing Postum's nine year rise from a carriage-house project to a global enterprise. The talk argues merit and sustained publicity create lasting success, noting a million-dollar annual ad spend and a thriving town built on publicity.
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Howells
Auburn
Otoe County
Jay
B. H. Peter
Chris Zimmerman
Papillion
John Edleman
Edwards & Bradford
Ellis
Pracpanan
Interstate Commission
Fair Board
Sully
Maud
Archie
Irene
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Cuily
Paul Revere
C. W. Post
Battle Creek
Battle- Creek
Iece
Rales
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