Trees of Burspiration and 1903 rural Nebraska notes
A scanned 1903 newspaper fragment includes rate cards for subscriptions and ads, plus a column of varied trivia. It cites Nebraska rural delivery routes, global stats, crop values, and quotes on trees, dehorning cattle, and Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Costly War Record Book Bundled With Civil War Imagery
William E. Curtis notes the Official Record of the War of the Rebellion, ordered by Congress, is the costliest book published. It spans 130 volumes with about 1,000 pages each and 2,000 illustrations plus 178 maps, with 12,615 sets totaling 641,493 books distributed nationwide. Public libraries and major institutions received over 1,900 sets under congressional resolution. Total publication cost reached 2.858 million dollars, with salaries 1.265 million, printing and binding 1.479 million, and miscellaneous 113 thousand. army salaries are excluded.
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William E. Curtis
Congress
States Without Labor Day Act Remain Seven
The list shows Idaho South Dakota Marykind Wyoming North Dakota Mississippi and Nevada lack an official Labor Day holiday. The piece argues that caring for a good animal costs less than a poor one and notes sheep can keep farms neater and help control weeds.
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Union
Idaho
South Dakota
Marykind
Wyoming
North Dakota
Mississippi
Nevada
Pocketbook Theft Sparks Citywide Fuss in Minneapolis
In a small town compared to a large city, the incident of a man losing a pocket book valued at 1500 dollars drew notable attention in Minneapolis, illustrating how minor events stand out in smaller communities.
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Theater Ocean
Minneapolis
Montana Sheep Population and Wool Value Report
The Montana sheep flock numbered twelve and a half million this year yielding 37 Stee et ines cemts per unit in cash. If all wool were peeled it would fill 40 miles of tears and the slaughtered stock would yield about 250 million dollars in mutton value.
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Montana
Local Notice Lost in OCR Trade Ad Fragment
The readable fragment mentions envelopes and writing paper offered at reasonable prices. It notes farmers as business people and requests a name to be paid, then directs to call at the office. No clear dates or places are provided.
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Onias
Weather Turns Cold Spark Public Fur Offer
The notice highlights a large shipment of seasonable goods just in and promises the latest styles at surprisingly low prices. It advertises an elegant new line of furs expected to be worn more this season than in years.
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United States
Boston
Underwear Sale Highlights Broad Range for Men Women and Children
A local retailer promotes a large in stock line of underwear for men women and children across all grades with ready to fit options and tailored service to meet customer needs.
Cold Weather and Flannelettes Show Cheap Styles
Our store offers hundreds of flannelette designs in Persian patterns stripes and plain colors for kimonos dressing sacques waists and house dresses. Prices claimed lower than the lowest and a large assortment to convince shoppers of value during cold weather.
Ladies Skirts Offer Latest Styles in All Grades
Retail notice advertises skirts with a full range of grades, styles, cuts, finishes, and fabrics for immediate purchase. The dealer emphasizes new arrivals and a broad selection to attract customers.
Dress Goods Offerings Highlight Season’s Finest Fabrics
We present a premier assortment of dress goods featuring Meltons Silk Lustres Mohairs Cecilians Brilliantines Venetians Albatrosses Propellas Kaiserinas Broadcloths and a fine line of Zibelines in French German English and Domestic qualities for creating stylish suits and skirts.
Fall Milliner Unveils Large Sophisticated New Line
Fall Milliner announces a fall collection larger and finer than ever for inspection with prices described as startlingly low to attract customers.
Fall Suits and Overcoats Highlight Men and Boys Styles
Snappy fall suits and overcoats for men and boys appear in up-to-date patterns from famous makers. Describes character and dignity in new clothing with hand-tailored look and made-for-you appearance for discerning buyers.
New Line of Boots and Shoes Opened At Low Prices
A new line of lined boots and cold weather shoes has opened and will be sold at remarkably low prices, offering affordable options for winter footwear.
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