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Newspaper
The Fairbury Enterprise
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1901
Page
4
The piece describes Ble at the office inviting readers to tour the Ocean building in Chicago. It notes a modern editorial house with mechanical and scientific improvements for a major newspaper. It mentions Mr Carnegie and his Christmas plans and unloading activities.
Observers note James delivers a stronger stage presence, improving the overall performance with a confident front and clear delivery. The comment highlights his impact compared to previous appearances.
Tostas Castor of Lincoln, a well known Democratic politician, died suddenly Thursday morning on the Burlington passenger train bound for Omaha. The cause was a weak heart.
A Detroit newspaper card notes a widow thanking an insurance company for a rapid payout after her husband, who took out an accident policy on August 9, was drowned within a month. She calls it a good investment.
In a Bryan critique the Belleville Telescope suggests any Republican could beat Bryan in Nebraska after the silver craze ends. It favors Hon. E. H. Hinshaw of Fairbury heading the ticket, praising his oratory and clean record to challenge Bryan.
In this era of showy philanthropy a wealthy Pittsburg benefactor questions public institutions. He says he will found no libraries but will seek out old boyhood friends who are in need or able to contribute to private charitable aims.
A fragment notes that the Oklahoma admission bill was among the first measures at Congress opening. It cites this early move as evidence connected to the admission effort and mentions stipulations in the bill.
The article discusses congressional pay, arguing for higher salaries to cover obligations and prevent retired lawmakers from poverty. It cites a veteran member who refused further nomination, saying retirement would force him to start over with no savings, now serving as a postmaster in a Kansas town.
An obituary of press integrity asserts most papers print news accurately and honor sources. It notes Roosevelt’s message being supplied in advance to three associations and distributed under strict embargo to prevent leaks until Congress reads it.
The Kansas City World recalls a wartime press operation in which offices prepared to publish the president’s message on prompt orders from Washington, noting the work was thorough though some questioned newspaper trust.
In Nepraska Welferson County a county court orders probate of Henry Jones deceased. Augusta Jones petitions as executrix. court approves will and appoints Augusta Jones executor. Hearing set for December 11, 1901 at 3 PM with notice by publication in the Fairbury newspaper for three weeks.
In Nebraska County Court the creditors of Theodore Geddeberry estate are notified to present claims to the administrator. Claims must be filed by May 11, 1902, or forever barred. Six months allowed for creditors to present and prove claims from November 11, 1901. published notice appears in the county court records.
Jona W Hathern must answer to an attachment order issued November 7 1901 by County Judge C C Bogie in Jefferson County Nebraska in the Praas vs Hethorn suit for 36 50. Property attached includes chairs tables a stove bicycle dishes furniture and chairs. Hearing continued to January 24 1902 at 9 00 a m per R A Clare. 21-23. acca e wy Onanies F Faanz
Insurance claims and refunds offered for Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and other products. Advertisements show recommendations for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and local trades like lawn mower sharpening by A. B. Kautzman. Prominent resident testimonials praise remedies sold by A. V. Pease & Co.
A cluttered excerpt from the Lincoln Weekly Whale Journal notes a Tuesday and Friday publication pattern through January 1, 1903, mentions a large money bet and multiple local notices. It includes ad snippets for syrup, stomach remedies, and travel tickets, plus a testimonial from Donat Jake about Chamberlain’s remedy curing stomach pains ahead of a party.
The ad urges daily bowel movement for health and warns of stomach disorders if ignored. It promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as easy to take, mild, and effective, priced through A. Pease.
The Memorial Publishing Association and The Chicago Inter Ocean offer a memorial volume on President William McKinley. The octavo work, about 600 pages with 200 copper plates, costs 75 cents plus 2% postage, and may retail for $1.50. Orders encouraged before edition runs out.
A short advertisement proclaims a non narcotic universal panacea for coughs colds and afflictions suitable for children and teens. It cites Mebexpy M D Ph D of Chicago approving its safety and says the remedy is for sale by A. .
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