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Newspaper
The Fairbury Enterprise
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
16
The Fairbury Telephone Co now links with Jansen Harbine and Diller and will connect with Plymouth by mid next week. Rates are 5 cents for five minutes and 5 cents for each additional two minutes, with no extra charge for messenger.
A garbled Washington society fragment mentions a woman named Bettie and a public figure’s sincerity. The text hints at a high government role, a strained marriage, and a dramatic vow to abandon jewelry for a simple supper, reflecting social pressures and personal turmoil.
Fragmentary note describes an exhibit titled involving American agricultural wiredlinde and Fariney ann toss mpety Tay. No clear dates or locations are readable. The text is largely garbled with missing details.
A historical notice advertises Dr Kay's Renovator as a perfect system renovator sold by druggists at 235e and one dollar. The fragment notes a price in an old format and references a drugstore distributor.
Fragmentary transcript shows Bertha and Uncle Charles debating understanding Emerson. They discuss the reward of reading for a fertile imagination to derive meanings from profound passages.
Mrs I B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wis faced gall stones and worsening stomach trouble and jaundice after doctors failed. A doctor warned there was only one chance left an operation. Electric Bitters cured her stomach liver and kidney ailments including dyspepsia and loss of appetite. Sold by G P Weisel for 50 cents with guarantee.
Citizens in Evanston Illinois worry about a so called Mexican nose bug that has escaped. It allegedly clamps onto a victim’s nose and pierces with a beak for blood. The creature is described as dangerous with poisonous pincers and potential death if removed.
A brief notice advertises Dr Kay’s Renovator service with a price claim of 2c and $1. It invites readers to try the product, implying a renovation or repair function. The fragment emphasizes low prices and a call to action without detailed specifications.
A Chicago News item recaps Jaggsby informing a doctor that his wife’s vision is failing. He recalls returning home near 10 pm when she exclaimed in disbelief, questioning if he could be home so late. The exchange underscores alarm over her eye condition.
Testimonial from Rev Charles W Savidge praises Dr Kay’s Renovator and Dr Kay’s Lung Balm with claimed cures among Omaha figures. Advertisement notes free advice and samples from Dr B J Kay in Saratoga NY and mentions A V Pease Co selling Caldwell’s Syrup with pepsin in 10 50 and 100 cent sizes.
The text states Canada occupies 237000 square miles enough to match Europe, is about thirty times larger than Great Britain and Ireland, and surpasses the United States including Alaska by 5000 square miles.
An advertisement claims Dr Kay's Lung Balm cures colds croup and coughs and is available at local druggists. The brief notice emphasizes its use as a remedy in the era's medicinal market.
Henry N. Couden is the only executive outside Congress allowed in the speaker's lobby during sessions. His wife, Rev. Mr. Couden, chaplain of the house, is blind and is escorted daily to the chamber by Mr. Couden, remaining until she arrives to fetch him.
The town of Deloit surveyed after 1857 platting shows many lot lines wrong causing several houses to sit on what should be street right of way. The discovery prompts potential relocations and zoning adjustments in this Iowa community.
A 1598 Momence item notes a traveler praising Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for dyspepsia and constipation relief. P. R. Crank, traveling salesman for Pearson & Weytel, promotes Queensware imports with bottles sold at W. W. Morse & Co.
A fragment from the Chicago Times Herald portrays a man wondering if a poor fellow can win Miss Willington as her mother withdraws from the parlor at 11 last night leaving them alone.
The State Journal of Lincoln announces a subscription drive offering two papers per week through year end for 50 cents. Readers will receive world news and coverage of the presidential campaign the U S Senate races and the state ticket. Send money now to Nebraska State Journal Lincoln Neb.
Miss Caroline Hazard, new president of Wellesley College, testifies on higher education for women. She argues that more Wellesley graduates marry than Harvard women, contributing to the discussion of women's education.
The notice indicates an open fare rate for a picnic trip from Bremen Kansas on January 1 through the St Joseph and Grand Island Railway line, offering one third off the round trip fare.
A reference to Dr Key’s Renovator presented as a wonderful system renovator sold by draggists. The item reads as a historical advertisement or trade note emphasizing the product and its distribution channel.
A 19th century lament notes the near disappearance of many spring migrants from twenty years ago including bluebirds grackles thrashers cardinals and tanagers. The piece blames fashion breech loaders and hunting for wiping out once common species and fears irreparable loss despite laws and public effort.
The text argues many creameries fail due to inadequate local patronage and education. It notes cooperatives succeed, dominating dairying in the West, and suggests profitable operation requires 400 to 2,000 cows. It envisions farm separation of milk and cream transport later, with skim milk quality issues for calves.
The text describes large English farms dedicating up to 150 acres to root crops like white turnips swedes and mangel wurzels. These crops are largely cultivated by band labor, with emphasis on the root crop era as central to farming success in England.
Advertisements claim Dr Kay’s Lung Balm cures severe coughs with draggists promoting the remedy. The notice notes a price of 10 and 25 shillings.
Geo W Hervey editor of Omaha World Herald reports a railway stretch from Nikolsk to Maschuwie teee cai fee opened for regular service. He credits Dr Kay's Renovator with curing his long stomach trouble after other physicians failed. Free advice and samples offered from Saratoga New York.
Former U S Treasurer Wyman praises Dr Kay's Renovator and Dr Kay's Lung Balm claiming cures for stomach liver and bowel troubles. Ad invites proof of cures and offers free advice samples and book from Dr B J Kay Saratoga New York, with 25c and 1 price offerings and local retailer A V Pease & Co.
Despite coverage of straw ballots, New York papers note hay prices remain depressed with markets showing softness. The report highlights continued affordability for buyers even amid political chatter and agricultural interest.
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