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Newspaper
The Fairbury Enterprise
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1902
Page
4
A candidate slate lists positions including Governor B G McGilton Secretary of State and others with county representation. The piece also quotes editorials arguing spending less on liquor and more on necessities, linking to Chancellor Andrews and a protests against designated habitually unmarried people as degenerates. The note ends with Kearne Hub.
The World-Herald reports Hitchcock as the fusion pick in Nebraska's second congressional district while Dave Mercer appears favored for the Republican nomination. The dispute over Rosey and Dare tests party unity as recovery from internal fights continues.
The article portrays Gov. Savage as a bold, convictions-driven leader who defied party pressure to pursue governance above popularity. It notes his pardon of Bartley and clashes with a masking machine in Douglas County, culminating in his controversial yet principled administration and new fire and police appointments.
A fragmented passage contemplates male habits at night and the anxious reaction to a wife’s illness. It mentions a father’s devotion amid summer, a lawn party fete in Atchison, and a man trained by his wife to pass the chicken bone. The fragment ends with a surreal image of a mule.
The Burlington Route renews a seventy five dollar one way settlers rate of 25 dollars from the Missouri River to California Portland and Puget Sound during September and October with low rates to the Spokane District and the Butte Helena District and proportionate rates from interior Missouri Kansas and Southwest territory The Burlington Northern Pacific Express is the through train leaving Masses City daily to the Northwest Through Coaches Chair Cars standard and tourist sleepers to Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and Utah Connecting train from Denver joins at Alliance Nebraska
Railroad notice promotes sightseeing trips to Ohio and Indiana with September sale dates and October rates tied to the Grand Army reunion in Washington. Also highlights Chicago service from Kansas City and St Louis routes with two daily trains and August September October itineraries. Packages and prices available via agents at 233 Main Street, Missouri.
Wabash Railroad announces greatly reduced rates to Sandusky Columbus Toledo Cincinnati Indianapolis Louisville and many Illinois Indiana Ohio Kentucky points. Tickets on sale October 2 3 4 5 16 23 with limited return options to Washington D C Boston and Buffalo. Special city office contact Harry E Moores in Omaha for rates and details.
Lincoln readers hear of a new 48 by 90 foot two story pressed brick building at the southeast corner of ith and M streets. It will be the Daily Star office, a Nebraska Republican paper with Associated Press service and full markets coverage. Subscription rates are 88 for one year, 4 months for 130, or 3 months for 7c, with delivery starting early in September and no payment until issue.
An odd note states organs are active digestion good no headaches and no chance for blues urging readers to try them themselves at G P Weisel's.
The Elks August Antics and Street Fair in St. Joseph will feature a Grand Island trolley to the event. Round trip tickets go on sale August 25 to 30 with return by August 31 at a reduced fare. Daily program details are in the bid notice.
Readable OCR fragment shows limited timetable details with days Monday and Thursday. Mentions evening and afternoon times 9 to 11 and 2 to 5 in a likely community or organizational schedule. Specific names and locations are unclear due to garbled text.
Travel offer lists trips from Denver to Colorado Springs Pueblo and Glenwood Springs and return dates in July August and September with prices from 25 to 35 dollars. Mentions Ogden Salt Lake City Utah and St Joseph Missouri as points and agents contact S M Aveit G P A for more details.
An old advertisement promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a safe instant remedy for colds and coughs. It claims to clear inflammation, ease the head, moisturize the mucous membranes, and treat coughs croup bronchitis and lung trouble. Openly targets children and asserts immediate action without side effects.
A $100 cash prize is offered for naming the new Daily Limited train to California to be placed in service November 1, 1902 by the Rock Island System and Southern Pacific Company via the El Paso Short Line. Open to the public with no fees. Send entries to Jno Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago.
Rev E Payson Hammod of Stratford Connecticut reports benefit from Dr Kay's Renovator and Dr Kay's Lung arm and joins in a hearty approval. Mrs Slammond also endorses these remedies sold by all druggists.
A period notice describes a chill as a malaria precursor and notes symptoms like yawning and fatigue. It cites Herbine for liver stimulation to purify the blood, invigorate the system, and restore health, from S0cat, Myae & Co.
Lincoln hosts the Nebraska State Fair from September 1 to 5 1902 with bold promises to showcase superior staple products. The management urges all citizens to attend with family including wives children sweethearts cousins and relatives to enjoy a holiday and memorable sight seeing event.
G W Fry of Viola Louisiana touts Kodoi as a stomach improving tonic after months of dyspepsia. He notes a neighbor also found relief and urges others with indigestion to try Kodoi, claiming it aids digestion and strengthens mind and body.
An advertisement for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers claiming to purge air poison and act as a liver tonic. Customer testimonial from W Scott of Milton Pa praises the small easy to take vegetable pills that never gripe. Produced by G P Weigel.
A buyer is offered a top buggy described as in very good condition for a low price. Listing notes the seller is Lew and lists the contact as Wensren. The item is presented as a simple classified sale with minimal details.
A Sioux City family says an 11 year old boy was poisoned by a weed while picnicking. He rubbed the irritant into his eyes and feared losing sight before DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve eased symptoms. Neighbor's advice aided his recovery.
Lee's Hog Remedy sold by W. Morse & Co. claims USDA published formula plus worm powder. It is advertised as all medicine with no filler and priced at 200 dollars for a 25 pound pail, touted as the world’s most popular hog medicine for worms, indigestion, or stomach disorders.
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