Nonsense Fragments and Satirical Quips From an Early 20th Century Note
The text offers a scatter of whimsical lines and mock maxims about safety, civilization, and aviation. It jokes about an asbestos plan, a milkman confusing a mule for a cow, and a narrator remarking on birds, cookies, and a supposed rivalry over birds and state symbols.
Weather Tips and Social Rules Stir Debate
A fragmented passage notes that stowers may be useful yet weather influence should not vanish on vacation. It mentions a divorced woman as widow of her former husband and compares hazard rates between married and single men. It hints at people tracking hours and a routine of monitoring time.
Illinois man patents two point safety pin
An Illinois inventor secures a patent for a two pointed safety pin while readers await the rumored two headed nail. The quirky item prompts wonder about practical use and safety implications.
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Illinois
Philadelphia man choked by high collar dies
A Philadelphian man died in a strangling incident caused by a high collar, a death described as extraordinary and likely to provoke envy in notable figures Harry Lehr and Berry Wall.
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Harry Lehr
Berry Wall Green
Half a millionth counterfeit coin recovered in past year
The United States recovered half a millionth of counterfeit coins in the last year. Citizens question whether any genuine money has been recovered and seek broader assurances.
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United States
Brooklyn Judge Declares Dam Not Profane
Correspondents debate phrases and meanings as a Brooklyn judge rules the word dam is not profane. The discussion frames the tension between language, morality, and public discourse.
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Brooklyn
Paris Markets Offer Unusual Beef and Horse Cuts
In Paris prices for filet of beef hover around 50 cents a pound while only cheaper horse cuts go as low as 20 cents. The ironic nickname for the city here is that dear Paris.
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Paris
No Cuss Words in Native and Japanese Speech Noted
Observers remark that both North American Indian languages and Japanese lack cuss words, and a speaker's frustration was shown when he struck his finger with a prehistoric ax.
Canada Can Promote Peat Use Over Expensive Coal
Canada identifies peat reserves worth 39 billion dollars and seeks methods to encourage widespread peat adoption as a low cost energy alternative to costly coal. Government research considers subsidies, pricing, and public campaigns to boost uptake among households and industries.
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Canada
No Cloud Over Northlands New Patriot Vision
The piece urges maintaining resolve amid unrest and analyzes government business balance. It notes strong financials after a deep panic, low rates, and abundant bank-held capital. It argues patriotism, civic duty, and youth education in voting and governance as keys to future strength.
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America
Nebraska Happenings A Statewide Quick Look
Fremont seeks to trace a Wilcox family linked to a girl searching for her long lost mother from Boulder Colorado. Lincoln Daily Star changes hands as H E Gooch and L B Tobin acquire control. Kenesaw to offer twelfth grade. York sells over 1100 state fair tickets.
Hinshaw Announces Federal Building Bid Schedule
Congressman E H Hinshaw reports the Treasury Department will advertise bids for the Fairbury federal building this week. The contract is expected to be awarded around mid October, outlining the start of construction and completion timeline.
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Fairbury
E. H. Hinshaw
Burgerts Celebrate Golden Wedding in Nebraska City
Mr. and Mrs. Geo H Burgert marked their fifty years of marriage in Nebraska City with an elaborate celebration. Residents since 1860, the couple wed here in 1857 with Rev YW M Giltner officiating as the ceremony details their long life in the community.
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Nebraska City
Geo. H. Burgert
Tecumseh Appoints Joseph J Chairini Supervisor of Music
Prof. Joseph J Chairini, director of the Tecumseh military band, is chosen as supervisor of music in Pawnee City and Tecumseh schools. He will direct the Pawnee County military band and the city high school orchestra. He also directs the band at Cook.
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Tecumseh
Joseph J .Chairini
Pawnee City
Pawnee
Hastings to Host Adams County Farmers Institute
A special autumn session October 10 to 15 during the fall festival will organize a permanent Adams County farmers institute to boost interest in showcasing Adams County products and stimulate local farming progress.
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Teo
Farmers’ Institute
Hastings
Adams County Farmers’ Institute
Adams
Local vote on electric lights planned for Franklin
State bankers gather in Omaha on September 27 28 to discuss finance and policy. Episcopal church improvements move ahead in Central City. Mrs Carstens 67 reported seriously injured near Pickrell after a horse kick. George Knapp ten Beatrice injures arm and leg from a fall while kite flying. Lincoln jobbers and manufacturers plan a North Western railroad trade tour in early October. Morrill reports a twelve inch lignite vein that could solve local fuel needs. Lincoln Traction cuts fare to six cents for Havelock from ten cents. Beatrice county fair expects best event yet with large purses and exciting pace races in Callaway.
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Gan Ene & Set
Grand Feland
Eoldiers
Kearney
Douglas County
Tecumseh
Barneston
G. B. Handley
Fairbury
Nebraska City
H.E. Gooch
L. B. Tobin
Lincoln Daily Star
Julius Doehring
Nebraska Telephone Company
Fremont
Kenesaw
Ludwig Solfeldt
Cuming
Germany
Charles Bartlet
Lincoln - Traction
Whca
Lincoln
York
Burlington Railroad
Franklin
State Bankers’ Association
Omaha
Episcopal Church
Central City
Carstens
Pickrell
George Knapp
Beatrice
Northwestern Railroad
Board approves Hawthorne battalion quartermaster post
J B Hawthorne named battalion quartermaster with second lieutenant rank on the stamp of Major W F Sammons Second regiment Nebraska national guard. Exhibited Oregon model at the Nebraska state fair moved to South Dakota and Iowa fairs. Unauthorized stock issues by three small telephone firms validated by state railway commission.
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J. B. Hawthorne
W. F. Sammons
Nebraska National Guard
Oregon
Nebraska
South Dakota
Iowa
State Railway Commission
Clay County Rural Telephone Company
Bell
Glenville
Platte County Company of
Columbus
Gilead Home Telephone Company
Military parade plans for three day event in Nebraska
Arrangements for a three day ent of 600 regular army personnel including the SEDET regiment will occur near ce on September 23 24 and 25. The notice was forwarded by the Commercial alab and Major J M Birkner of the Nebraska hospital corps. A series
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J. M. Birkner
Nebraska Hospital Corps
Congress in Rome to Convene on Tuberculosis Fight
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis plans a Rome congress from September 24 to 30, 1911 under royal patronage. An American committee will appoint delegates, with Vittorio Ascoli as secretary general. The move follows a surge in TB agencies and funding, with total anti tuberculosis spending nearing 15 million dollars in 1910.
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National Association For the Study and Prevention of
New York
United States
Congress
Vittorio Ascoli
Rome
Beware the Dog in Suburban Move
A family relocating to a suburb was advised to hire a watchdog. They purchased a large dog from a local breeder who claimed to specialize in guarding breeds. The seller suggested pairing the big dog with a smaller, feebler companion to manage its size.
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Jim
Go to Blazes Remark Sparks Appointment Ambiguity
An irate politician curses a request with a sharp retort and a wry note about considering an appointment. The exchange hints at political tension and potential future decisions.
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