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Newspaper
The Fairbury Enterprise
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1902
Page
2
A collage of brief notes mentions Mr Wu vacations in the United States European disarmament debates Krupp works and rising anti foreign feeling in China London Anglo American club and Morgan mergers Venice Santo Stefano tower Gout in America and Sage denial of a theft ride over a car Mackay the bonanza king famed wealth and speculation about a world congress adjournment vote
A motion presents a claim against the estate of Lord Francis. The claimant states she is in pressing need of a tonic. The brief notes May date and references Hope for 34u 00.
Australia alone among the continents saw no earthquakes this year though it is expected to trigger a rush amid Anti Pode movements.
The article notes Secretary Wilson’s push to encourage American silk production though the report suggests uncertainty about public reception and the fashion trend. It highlights government efforts to boost domestic textile industries amid evolving style and demand.
The fragment cites Cate Chapman Catt asserting that nine tenths of criminals are men. The wording is garbled and includes a follow up about someone named Phil and a softened criticism.
An asserted remark elevates Gen Kitchener as the gentleman in Khaled beyond any garters or rosettes, reflecting a strong, though debated, praise by countrymen. The wording implies pride and status without additional context or verification.
Fragmentary report notes London Bridge remains intact despite children’s fears and a suspected danger to a nearby Venetian feature. Authorities assess risks as locals watch closely for any signs of falling masonry or structural issues.
A scientist questions a 1 25 000 year old skull unearthed near Lansing Kansas and hints at a possible personal bias against those with modest origins while weighing its significance.
A Missouri man testified in court that he had spent about $70,000 on liquor over the past seven years. The admission casts light on his drinking habits and raises questions about proceeding and penalties in the case.
A beauty doctor notes that excessive talking can cause wrinkles, suggesting quieter habits as a possible cosmetic aid. The remark frames conversation as a factor in facial aging and tone.
A prudent note reminds the single man to carry an engagement ring before leaving on vacation. He may not need it, but having one on hand could prove useful in an emergency.
Report shows forty three million five hundred seventy two thousand six hundred ninety three dollars spent on the Mississippi River over twenty years. The note mentions farmers with sub terms and related funding impacts.
A fragment suggests a wealthy worker known for practical attire pursues marriage while the imagined future involves a shift to formal dress and social symbols such as a dress suit or golf gear. The line hints at expectations and contrasts in social aspiration.
John Bui promises to make Bosra happy under his rule, presenting bold assurances about governance and personal leadership as supporters look for stability and prosperity in the city.
A stock purchase plan offers 25 cent shares with prizes including a $5000 capital prize and 1000 other awards. The contest aims to fund a new northwest auditorium building and runs until October 28 or when shares sell out. Prizes hinge on guesses of New York governor election totals and monthly cash drawings.
A Massachusetts tale of a couple in love meets a cautious mother who meters discipline with a broomstick. The suitor flees the scene but returns after overcoming nerves and the hurdle, marrying and starting a life together.
Wahleberg of 222 G South Peoria Street Chicago an invalid with liver and kidney trouble was given up by doctors and friends. After trying Dodd's Kidney Pills he bought a box and improved after initial decline, eventually regaining health.
Washington reports indicate President Roosevelt will call the Senate into extraordinary session soon after the November elections to act on Cuban reciprocity. Aimed at clearing the issue before the regular session, the move would likely await after elections, with signatures by Quesada and Hay required to present the treaty.
A mob of 200 to 300 masked men broke into a Lexington chicken house at 1 30 am and hanged Charles Salyers and Harry Gates to a tree after a week old murder of Geo Johnson. Gates had been shot in the hip during the clash and Salyers claimed Gates fired first. A coroner’s jury will find death at unknown hands amid no local effort to identify the mob.
Washington dispatch reports the cruiser Cincinnati under Commander Melean was sent from Curacao to Puerto Cabello to back Topeka in guarding American and foreign interests as revolutionists threaten the port. Marines may be landed if demonstrations turn violent. American firms and Consul Ellsworth operate there.
The Nebraska crop bulletin reports a cool week with adequate rain for growth. Temperatures averaged four degrees below normal and central to northern counties saw over an inch, aiding stacking and threshing. Corn in southern counties benefits from more rain, while only a small area shows damage from dryness.
An August 12 arrival on the steamer Hohenzollern from Naples brought Bishop Thomas Gorman to New York. He carried a letter from Cardinal Gampella to Secretary Hay and a letter and gift from the pope to Roosevelt. He may visit Huntington Bay to see the president, then proceed to Washington to meet Hay.
From fragmentary OCR a travel fare note emerges with references to trains from Yankton Sioux Falls Chicago and North Dakota locations. The snippet mentions rates for five or more passengers and timings related to daylight and leisure activities.
Hundreds of dealers report Defiance Starch outselling rivals due to extra quantity and superior quality. Some merchants say customers seek bargains, while others claim no other brand moves in their stores.
A freight train on the Long Branch division of the New Jersey Central derailed into an open draw of the Elizabeth River in Elizabeth N J. Two men William Webster plesed and Patrick Mansfield were killed. The signal was off and the engineer lost control of the train. Eight cars went into the river.
The Kaiser Wilhelm giant steamer was logged at Stettin Wetman as the biggest vessel in the world, 707 feet long with 38,000 horsepower. It can reach twenty five knots and cross the Atlantic in five days. The Kaiser was present at the launching.
A. Wood of Ed Peda Co of St Paul faces charges over fictitious trades. The Chicago board removed him after directors acted. Transactions in Krain routed through a Milwaukee house and failures to remit led to this action. Clearances formed the basis for the accusations.
Former President Steyn of the Orange Free State shows improvement while Kruger of the Transvaal republic departs Scheveningen after a cordial farewell on August 13.
The author of Hias Song is Ovid Luigi Arditi known for the kiss song I Bacio written for Parepa Rosa. Now eighty, he resides in Brighton England with his renown and daughter, enjoying companionship and family.
A nurse at the Children's Home in New York touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children. It claims to cure feverishness stomach teething disorders and bowel issues with over 30 000 testimonials.
The remark notes a woman cannot love a man whose vanity is extreme even if others admire him. she seeks humility over flaunted pride.
Fragment reads as a jagged note about Defiance Starch and fear to keep it, with unclear measurements and compare phrases. No identifiable persons, places, or events emerge to anchor a concrete news item.
A concise tribute praises a man who consistently gives his best effort and frequently accomplishes positive deeds. The note highlights character and steady work rather than specific actions or events.
Fragmentary OCR text shows nonsensical wording with no identifiable people places organizations dates or events to summarize into a coherent news item. No readable facts beyond garbled characters remain.
The note suggests that young married couples must quarrel to learn harmony, highlighting conflict as a learning tool in early marriage. It emphasizes growth through disagreements and communication as keys to lasting partnership.
A brief note clarifies that Cordelia, identified as a fisherwoman, should not be assumed to be a mermaid.
It is a compact phrase prompting reflection on priorities and the value of excellence. The wording invites brief motivational emphasis without extended context or explicit events.
Police officers Timothy Devine aged forty and Charles Pennell aged thirty five were fatally shot by two burglars during a burglary attempt at Dr. Harry Shaw’s Ashland boulevard house. The robbers fled west as both sides exchanged gunfire near an alley entrance.
An assassination attempt targeted Prince O Bolonski governor of Kharkov during a performance at Tivoli gardens. A shooter fired four shots in the intermission, wounding the prince in the leg and grazing the foot of the Chief of Police.
A Prussian army order requires the use of American lard in military kitchens and directs that hams be purchased from domestic providers.
The steamship City of Vienna sailed August 13 for Capetown with the second batch of Boer prisoners numbering 1,090 on board.
Announcement reports the American Can company will erect a mammoth tin can factory on twelve acres near the Rockdale mills in Joliet Illinois. Plans are ready for the first building. Robert Kirby a 72 year old retired merchant from Kearney Nebraska traveling to Chicago has vanished. He was with his sister Mrs. Tucker of Chicago. The search through Northwestern road lines continues. Sheriff Solon of Woodland Wisconsin has arrested Albert Ullman father of Ida Ullman for a shooting near Neosha on August 3. Ullman confessed to the ambush killing. Illinois auxiliary of the McKinley memorial fund reports a $50000 goal raised through contributions from schools and children alike. The fund total crosses fifty thousand dollars with pennies from schoolchildren aiding in the drive.
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Aites’s Foot-Ease powder. It claims to tighten or new shoes with less effort and cures swollen hot sweaty feet ingrowing nails corns and bunions. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25c with mail trial packages from Allen LeRoy New York. Some men say they enjoy playful slaps on the shoulder or rib pokes for amusement.
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