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Newspaper
The Fairbury Enterprise
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1902
Page
12
The document lists candidates for state offices including Governor J H Mickey Lieut Governor E G McGilton Secretary of State G W Marsh Treasurer P Mortensen Auditor Charles Weston Attorney General F N Prout Commissioner Public Lands and Buildings G D Follmer Superintendent Public Instruction W W K Fowler plus Congressional Port Longroseman Fourth District and County Representative J Be Mendenhall County Attorney R A Clapp.
The republican electors of the twenty third senatorial district and the thirty six and representative district comprising Jefferson and Thayer counties are asked to choose delegates to the convention in Hebron Nebraska on August 21 at 3 p m for nominating one senator and one representative. Thayer county is allotted 11 delegates and Jefferson county 17 delegates. By request of the republican senatorial and representative committee. wD Galbraite secretary O Rewick chairman
The text notes King Edward gifting a palace to the government for the benefit of faithful old soldiers and sailors, reflecting a right spirit of support for veterans.
The clerical and public crowds watched as King Edward was crowned on the scheduled day. The monarch appeared weary yet proved equal to the task, defying doubters who insisted the ceremony would not occur.
The text notes Bryan's strong advertising push and a planned shift in statements. Reporters anticipate a denial of a third nomination while another statement may appear from a different campus location. The article frames the publicity as orchestrated harmony centered on Bryan.
Congressman Stark announces a civil service exam in Beatrice from August 2 to 27 for the cadet position. It covers spelling geography history grammar mathematics physics English literature one modern language and general information with specific weightings. Applicants must contact the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington or the Beatrice local examiner. age 18 to 25, no medical certificate required.
Miss Tillie Zable is visiting relatives at Syracuse. Miss Lulu Joe has returned to her home at Alexandria. Harlow Bower and wife were serenaded last Friday evening. There was another dance at John Nider's Saturday evening. Devo Hughes of Silver Creek is visiting his cousins this week. J.M. Pearson and family have relatives from Illinois visiting them. Miss Sarah Walsh is visiting her sister Mrs. John Dailey this week. Mrs. Lydia Devore was the guest of her sister Mrs. Flora Farmer over Sunday. Mrs. Martha Hughes spent last week with her granddaughter Mrs. James Chirnside. Mrs. Iva Fougleberg and children have been visiting at Hiram Chapmans the past week. Mrs. Lou Hart and daughter Miss Dora of Alexandria are visiting friends here this week.
A baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Hadley. Visits by Ralph Lowe and H. M. Saunders in Diller. Beatrice resident exploring a job in Thomas Nelson's hardware. Residents from Fairbury Omaha and Lincoln visit. oat yield reported at 844 bushels per acre. A.M. Trawhacker buys 130 acres from Capt. Andrews below Steele City for 7400 dollars. School board finalizes teachers for Diller Public School. nine month term starts September. Quarterly meeting set for August 10 with services and conference session August 11. Bert Ewers visits from Fairbury. Capt. and Mrs. Andrews and North Platte guests. Potential new home in Diller discussed with Steele City residents.
A woman’s plan to craft coronets for a forthcoming event surfaces in a stylized tale. She outfits herself with a crafted crown, blurring roles as she navigates social expectations. The narrative hints at disguise and performance within a formal occasion.
An advertisement touts home produced cigars by L. J. Nutzman. The copy claims abstaining from Nutzman products causes sickness and extols hand made Havana filled cigars as the best five cent smoke, union made and ready as a standby.
Easters Resorts offers low rate summer circuit tours to Michigan Canada St Lawrence Regivo Atlantic Coast and to Chicago via Burlington Route. The Eli from Kansas City and St Joseph provides fast evening service to the East with chair cars free seats standard sleepers and dining cars to St Louis. Double daily trains from Kansas City to St Louis on the morning run with parlor cars. Cool Minnesota with 10000 lakes features low excursion fares such as 12.20 from Kansas City and 11.40 from St Joseph to St Paul and Minneapolis. The Burlington remains the established northern Twin Cities line.
The Burlington Northern Pacific Express departs Kansas City at 6 10 p m and provides the only through train and equipment from Kansas City to the Northwest Territory with a Denver night connection joining Alliance Nebraska trains. Contact the nearest ticket agent for the least cost and guidance from R H Crozier and L W Wakeley at 823 Main Street Kansas City Missouri.
Hartford Connecticut pastor Rev. E Wayson Hammod and Mrs Hammond endorse Dr Kay's Renovator and Dr Kay's Lung balm. They report personal benefit and urge others to buy. Sold by all druggists.
Mr. E Thompson plans a 45 by 70 two story brick structure at the southeast corner of llth and M Streets Lincoln to be the permanent home of the Daily Star Nebraska's new evening paper. The front will face both streets with large glass windows showing modern newspaper machinery. The Star will be Republican in politics but fair and thorough offering Associated Press service reliable markets and local state coverage. Subscriptions: one year 3 dollars six months 1 50 three months 75 cents. Start date hoped for early September.
Advertisement urging immediate use of One Minute Cough Cure for coughs croup throat and lung troubles. Claims the remedy acts immediately and is absolutely safe for children, clearing the head and strengthening the mucous membranes as a preventive measure against cold dangers.
An ordinary electric alarm uses a contact under the bed. when weight of the sleeper presses it, the circuit closes and rings. The alarm sustains until the weight is removed and the circuit breaks, ensuring the bell stops only after the sleeper rises.
Schedule shows round trips via Grand Island Route with stops including Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs Ogden Lake City and Salt Lake City with varying July August and September dates. Prices start around 25 to 325 with special one fare plus options and notes toward Utah Colorado destinations. For details contact local agent or J. ML Absit GA.
A Viola Washington reader G Fry credits Kodoi with restoring health after months of stomach trouble. The note mentions a neighbor with dyspepsia who was urged to try Kodoi and expressed gratitude. The ad claims Kodoi improves digestion and bowel function and recommends taking a dose after meals.
The German government plans to produce 10,000 fur lined greatcoats and as many gloves and gaiters for troops using cat skins. Each greatcoat needs fourteen skins, providing a way to dispose of surplus cats through wartime production.
A brief quotation from Rev. H A Bridgman asserts life is simple, defined by doing or bearing the will of God. He states there is never more than one duty for any moment, challenging views of life as overly difficult or complex.
James Dunsmuir of Victoria British Columbia is appointed premier, earning the nickname The Silent Premier for his two years in the provincial legislature with no recorded debate on the floor.
The article notes an average of four employees per senator and a senate salary list nearing $500,000 annually. Clerks and messengers are not expected to overwork, though they may be required to exert themselves at times.
A dated letter from Hon Lucius N Littaner 25th New York District commends the Dr J B Kay Medical Co of Saratoga Springs New York. He states he knows the company members are men of integrity and would only offer honest goods and reliable statements. He notes their stomach liver remedy is sold by druggists.
Travel ad describes daily services from Kansas City to New York and Boston with stop overs at Niagra Farm. Depart Kansas City 6 15 p m arrive New York 7 40 a m Boston 10 20 a m time via Wabash routes. Contact nearest ticket agent for timetables berths and routes.
Warning about early chill symptoms signaling malaria. Describes yawning fatigue and fatigue before the chill, and presents Herbine as a prompt liver stimulant that drives germs from the system, purifies the blood, and restores health. Sold by A. V. Pease & Co.
The Nebraska state fair organizers promise an unprecedented exhibition to showcase agricultural progress and outdo other states. They urge families to attend and make the 1902 event a memorable holiday spectacle in Lincoln.
The Rock Island Passenger Department issued a new wall map of the United States revised to date. Measuring three and a half by four feet, printed in black and yellow on heavy paper, the map is wall bound and attractive for reference. It has been distributed to hotels and public places with many requests from friends and patrons fulfilled.
An old advertisement touts De Witts Little Early Risers as a pure vegetable liver tonic that never galls. A Milton Iowa user claims steady use and satisfaction, noting easy digestion and no griping.
Short classified notice seeking a cheap sale for a top offered by Lew Aniten. Article fragment provides minimal details and lacks full contact or item specifics.
Mrs Sight Threatened recounts how her 11 year old son was exposed to a weed or plant while picnicking last month. He rubbed the substance into his eyes and feared vision loss before a neighbor recommended DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. After the first use he recovered quickly with no further issues. Beware counterfeits.
Lee's Hog Remedy praised as a genuine medicine from Department of Agriculture formula with worm powder. It contains no meal or filler and sells for 8.00 dollars per 2 pound pail. Marketed by W W Morse & Co as the world’s most popular hog medicine, noted for worm and stomach and bowel issues.
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