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Newspaper
The Fairbury Enterprise
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1901
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows a note tied to the United States Post Office in Nebraska affecting a close matter with figures 81.50 and 1.00 referenced. The readable items indicate an official se curity or fee instruction related to a Nebraska post office matter as recorded.
The Inter Ocean invites readers to visit its Chicago offices at 106-108-110 East Monroe Street for a tour of inspection and sight-seeing through its building showcasing modern mechanical and scientific improvements. A note mentions Dewepaper and a call for resignation of Maclay after Sebley Sampson trouble.
The article notes on Friday a groundbreaking event for a major project described as a great enterprise in the city listed as St. It highlights committee involvement and a non superstition stance by local groups as they initiate the construction.
A quotation urging restraint in occupation cautions that pursuing gains risks loss and argues that navies and armies should be persuaded at this time that continued occupation yields little benefit and potential harm.
The THexe movement presses to unite Adams American Jebs Farge Co. and U S express firms into a single system. Vodges of integration aim to cover every town in the United States as the consolidation advances.
Two Dyea farmers produced 5000 bushels of potatoes this year and will earn 82 cents per bushel. The tubers are described as large solid mealy palatable with more sugar than varieties grown at lower latitudes.
German steamships push the record across the Atlantic with the fastest vessels nearly identical in timing. The exacting German shipbuilders produce unequaled results, highlighting precision and efficiency in transatlantic crossings.
HistoriAN MAcLAyY argues the president cannot demand resignation under civil service rules. He shifts stance after a telegram from his superior states By direction of president, Edgar 8. Maclay is discharged. Notify him.
A Detroit man Gux A Lewpre lay seriously ill at home after an operation Sunday. Doctors report the patient now has an even chance of recovery, with General Russell A. involved or referenced in the account.
The report notes Parker has been appointed as messenger in the United States senate, a life position, with praise for the effort of Senators Handa Mason and Secretary George Cort. It mentions wide condemnation of a naval court verdict and broad political party backlash.
Fragmented notes describe multiple planned expositions in the United States, citing Buffalo Chicago Paris and St. Louis as hosts. Estimates include nine million and eighteen million dollar figures, with future shows expected to outdo prior displays as progress accelerates.
An eminent electrician applauds Italian inventor Marconi for wireless telegraphy work. He believes Marconi’s success signals a bright future and places 1901 in the annals of global scientific progress.
Rumors swirl around Lyman J Gage's retirement from the treasury and the naming of M Shaw of Iowa to secretary of the treasury. Dailies say Shaw will assume duties after his Iowa governorship ends January 16, joining two members from Iowa in the president's official family.
Nebraska Jefferson County county court sets December 27 1901 for hearing Augusta Jones petition to prove last will of Henry Jones deceased. The court requires notice to all interested parties by publication in the Fairbury News and sets administration to Augusta Jones as executrix if approved.
The Jefferson County court hears attachments against Charlee Franz linked to a defiant estate case. Detailing items seized including chairs, tables, bedding, stove, and kitchen furniture, the order names John W Myphanete and C C Bogie as parties, with hearings set into January. Also noted are final settlement petitions for the estate of Join Teet and Latin Nash, with hearings scheduled in Fairbury and notices publicized in the Fairbury Enterprise.
Real estate transfers listed for the week ending December 18 1901 reported by J Monroe Davis bonded abstracter include Henry H Koenig to Wm F Hers transfers in Plymouth Fairbury and surrounding areas notably deeds involving several parcels in blocks and lots across Fairbury Plymouth and Champlain additions. Other entries cover transfers between individuals and entities including Irene Ward Walter Nutter Sargeant to Johnson and Lantz.Restrictions on wording require concise notes of property apportionments with parcel designations and consideration amounts where shown. The record also notes transfers to M Arnold P Cross to M A Arnold and other minor dealings in Fairbury and adjacent towns.
An OCR fragment discusses insurance against loss on a purchase and manufacturer refunds if claims are unmet. It advertises Chamberlains Cough Remedy and quotes resident testimonial from W. Wockner endorsing the remedy as effective for a long standing cough, sold by A. V. Pease & Co.
Dr Melendy of Chicago endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for stubborn coughs in children and bronchial afflictions. The remedy is described as non narcotic and safe for nonprofessionals, with claims of universal usefulness. Available through A Pease & Co.
The piece extols the Weekly Inter Ocean as a leading Western paper syndicating telegraphic and cable news from the New York Sun and New York World. It claims 2,000 special correspondents nationwide and declares the paper a superior daily source of global news for $2 per year.
Court issues order for hearing on the petition of Georgy E. Vreieneetis as administrator for the estate of L. Frie may use three days in January for appearances. Public notice to interested parties to be printed in the Fremont Extexris weekly prior to hearing.
A German army officer estimates that in the century just closing no less than 30,000,000 men have been killed in war in civilized countries. The figure underscores the immense human cost of modern conflict.
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