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Newspaper

The Fairbury Enterprise

Location

Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1901

Page

11

Wonderful geysers of Yellowstone Park attract visitors

Description praises the Yellowstone National Park famed for its geysers and scenery. Old Faithful erupts every 65 to 75 minutes reaching 150 feet for four minutes, Giant roars 250 feet every third day, and Giantess lasts twelve hours. There are 33 notable geysers, mostly in the Upper basin, with many colors and simultaneous spouts.

Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone Upper Basin Oregon Monida Montana Salt Lake City

Senator Clark Initiates Washington Palace Project

Senator William A. Clark of Montana orders construction of a Washington palace. He believes with Marcus Daly dead and William E. Chandler out of politics his senate seat is secure and work has begun on a splendid Washington home.

Clark Washington Palace William A. Clark Washington Mr. Clark Marcus Daly William E. Chandler Senate

600K of Yellowstone Park Scenery Folder Offered

The Oregon Short Line Railway publishes a beautiful photo folder of Yellowstone National Park views for the public. It includes visiting tips and is available by sending 4 cents in stamps to D. E. Burley, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Oregon Short Line Railway, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Yellowstone Park Yellowstone National Park Oregon Short Line Railway D. E. Burley Salt Lake City Utah

New Fast Train To Colorado From Missouri Pacific

Missouri Pacific Railway doubles daily service from St. Louis and Kansas City to Colorado Utah and Pacific coast. Trains depart St. Louis at 9 a m and 10 10 p m Kansas City at 6 p m and 10 p m with through sleeping cars to San Francisco. Excursion tickets on sale. For details contact agents H C Townsend G P T Agent St Louis Mo.

Missouri Pacific Railway St. Louis Kansas City Colorado Utah Pacific Coast San Francisco H. C. Townsend

Coal Miners by the Militia Event

Over two million miners are required to produce the world’s coal supply. Of this number 693,660 work in Great Britain and 401,220 are employed in the United States.

Great Britain United States

What Do the Children Drink

A fragmented note questions children's beverages and mentions a new food drink described as delicious. It argues health impacts of pregnancy and mentions a meal option similar to coffee in taste and cost, though details are unclear and garbled.

World's Largest Apple Orchard Owned by Ex Gov Morrill

Ex Governor Morrill of Kansas owns what is claimed as the world's largest apple orchard. When current work reaches completion the farm will hold 64 000 trees and cover a vast area.

Morrill Kansas

Are You Using Allens Woot Ease For Feet?

An ad claims Allen's Woot-Ease is the only cure for swollen feet burning feet and bunions. The copy emphasizes quick relief from pain itching and discomfort and targets readers seeking a topical remedy. It reads like a consumer care product promotion from a period newspaper.

Allen

Phrase About Friends In Need Reflects Social Sentiment

A reflective line notes that many friends in distress are left in that state, implying social responsibility and the persistence of support or lack thereof. The saying suggests caution against exploiting friendship while urging vigilance for genuine aid and solidarity.

Mali'e Catarsh Cure Finds Mixed Internal Uses

A fragmented note describes Mali'e Catarsh Cure taken internally with unclear pricing and broad claims of efficacy. The text implies uncertainty about dosage and effectiveness and mentions a perceived link to a religious or community setting.

Price

Teen shooter faces murder charge after fatal fence dispute

James Force, nineteen, shot neighbor Harvey Russell three times near Andrews Nebraska after a long running fence line feud. Force surrendered to the sheriff claiming self defense. no witness. Russell’s brother Charles is serving a life sentence for a separate murder.

Andrews Harrison Neb James Force Harvey Russell Young Force Russell Force Harvey H. H. Russell Young Russell Charles Russell Lincoln M.S. Taudemier

Steel Magnate Arrested on Route to Plant Tour

Edmund C. Converse, executive board member of United States Steel, was arrested at Greensburg Junction Pennsylvania on a train tour with about twenty five steel officials. He faced a $100000 bond on a writ by James L. Devenney alleging misappropriation of street railway stock proceeds. Converse, once beyond Allegheny County reach, was seized in Greensburg after Devenney flagged the train with local officials.

Edmund C. Converse United States Steel Corpoporation Greensburg Junction Pennsylvania Road Steel Corporation Trust Greenberg Converse James L. Devenney Devenney Allegheny County McKeesport Deverney Greensburg Westmoreland County

No Bids For Penitentiary Administration Building

State board reports no bids received for contracting a new administration building at the penitentiary. Contractors cited the $75,000 appropriation as insufficient. Discussion arises on bidding for materials only with convict labor to be used if that route is chosen. Governor Dietrich favored over $100,000, but legislature objected. Lincoln hospital wing procurement lists Omaha mattresses A. M. Davis Lincoln bedsteads and Rudge Guenzel chairs.

Board of Public Lands and Buildings Penitentiary Dietrich Board of Purchase and Supplies Lincoln Hospital Omaha A. M. Davis Company Lincoln Rudge & Guenzel Company

Seventeen Judges Appointed to Philippine Courts of First Instance

The Philippines appoints seventeen judges to courts of the first instance including eleven Americans. Notable appointees include Norris of Nebraska assigned to Negros, Dagupan, Iloilo, and Jolo. The courts are created under a U S law. Norris, previously Wayne County district judge, seeks a higher post and may relocate his family to Negros.

Manila Kinkaid Texas Odlin New Hampshire Apparria Blount Georgia Dagupan Johnson Michigan Batangas Linebarger Illinois Nueva Caceres Carson Virginia Iloilo Bates Vermont Negros Norris Nebraska Cebu Carlock Zamboanga Ickis Iowa Jolo Whitsett Missouri Philippines W. E. Norris Wayne Neb Philippine Commission United States Congress

Infantile Exclusive NC A Tale Of A Missing Tot

A Washington Post note describes a sensitive 16th street girl who wandered away during a Ta koma park visit. After a fox terrier incident she returned home with her mother guided by a grocery wagon driver. The child offered a quip about a surprise.

16Th Street Anders Washington Post Deadsameness Takoma Park 7Th Street

A Pike County Miracle and Other Local Notes

Velpen Indiana tale of W M O B Sullivan a 49 year old farmer and brother of an ex representative who after two years of kidney trouble rheumatism and heart distress reports a miraculous recovery after using three boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills Librarian Melvin G Dodge named librarian at Leland Stanford University Grain O promoted as a coffee substitute with a brown mocha like color sold by grocers The clipping ends with a general proverb about belief and skepticism

Pike County Velpen Ind Wm. O. B. Sullivan Sullivan Pike Dubois Dodd Mr. Sullivan Indiana Stanford University Melvin G. Dodge Hamilton College Leland Stanford University California

Commission investigates foreign pricing of American goods

The industrial commission approves a broad inquiry by circular letters into claims exporters sell American made goods cheaper abroad than at home. A resolution requests business interests to provide a full statement of efforts to expand foreign demand, plus reasons for lower abroad pricing and suggestions to improve overseas prices.

The Industrial Commission United States

Omaha Board Rules End Married Teachers Payroll Policy

The Omaha board of education amended rules banning marriage for teachers, cutting those who wed from the payroll while married teachers already on the permanent list remain unaffected. Discharged from the high school are J. I. Read W. E. Brooks Miss Johann Van Mansfield and Miss Mary Reid. Recitation hours will be shortened to offset staffing changes.

Omaha Board of Education J. I. Read W. E. Brooks Johann van Mansfield Mary Reid

Kennedy Named Rector of American College in Rome

A private Rome cable reports Pope Leo XIII appointed Rev. Thomas F. Kennedy D D rector of the American college in Rome. Kennedy's nomination was presented to the pope by Cardinal Gibbons who recently visited Rome.

Rome Philadelphia Thomas F. Kennedy D. D St. Charles’ Borromeo Overbrook Phildelphia American College Dr. Kennedy Cardinal Gibbons

New Methodist Church Planned After Lightning Fire

Will Mulld New Church in Pierce Nebraska replace the old building struck by lightning and burned. Including insurance on the old structure and subscription funds raised they report 2709 dollars in sight.

Pierce Neb

Prohibition Candidate Woolley Sails for Global Study 1900

John G. Woolley, a prohibition candidate for the ident, begins a world voyage to collect data on liquor traffic in various nations. He plans preparatory research and will sail aboard a vessel to examine alcohol laws and enforcement. The trip aims to inform policy with international findings.

John G. Woolley Mr. Wooly Will

Eight year old Hilda Jacobson burned in Omaha fire

Eight year old Hilda Jacobson sustained burns after she attempted to light a fire with gasoline at 2213 Franklin Street Omaha Nebraska. The flame spread to woodwork causing $200 in damages to the house.

Hilda Jacobson Franklin Street Omaha

Army order limits alcohol purchases for subsistence

The secretary of war directs publication of an order stating no malt drink or spiritous liquor shall be purchased by the subsistence department. Alcohol may be supplied for medical or hospital use in the diet of soldiers too sick to use the army ration, provided by the medical department.

Secretary of War Subsistence Department

Train fatality during transfer near Stratton and Trenton

Arthur J. Benjamin, cook on the BK R Odeth boarding train, fell between the cars while the train was on a siding between Stratton and Trenton. He sustained injuries and died about 1 o'clock. Remains taken to McCook where his brother Conductor Eph Benjamin resides.

Stratton Trenton Arthur J. Benjamin Cook BK. R. Odeth McCook Eph Benjamin

Stevenson Files Two Internal Revenue Bonds

Elmer Stevenson, recently appointed collector of internal revenue for the Nebraska district, files two bonds with a surety company. One bond covers $75,000 as collector and another $10,000 as disbursing officer.

Elmer Stevenson Elmer Bb. Stevenson Nebraska More

Connecticut Judge Ends Matrimonial Ceremony With Sharp Wager

A Connecticut judge known for vigor over polish presided at a marriage. Facing a couple who vowed to wed a reluctant couple, he declared the union complete with a sly remark, as he concluded the ceremony in a humorous, decisive moment.

Connecticut

Impressions of Archbishop Ireland in Washington

A local paper notes Archbishop Ireland’s solid build and that he attracts attention as he walks with a short rapid stride and his right hand swinging industriously while visiting Washington for a few days.

Archbishop Ireland Washington

Allen's Foot Ease Ad Promises Quick Comfort

One size smaller after using Allen's Foot- Ease a powder. It makes tight or new shoes easy. Cures swollen hot sweating aching feet ingrowing nails corns and bunions. All druggists and shoe stores. 25c. Trial package free by mail. Allen 8S Olmsted Le Roy NY.

Allen Olmsted le Roy N.Y

Virtuama Tablets Told To Cure Mental Debility

An advertisement touts Virtuama Tablets as a cure for brain-fog nervous, vital, and physical debility for men and women. It promotes Kidd Drug Co. and Rigg's Pharmacy of Lincoln Nebraska selling wholesale and retail, with pricing for multiple tablets and mentions rubber goods delivery. The ad ends with a cynical line contrasting comedy and tragedy as actable.

Kidd Drug Co Rigg’s Street Lincoln Neb

Pain and Suffering Move Out Over Quirky Ad Pep

An amusing regional clippings note contains quips about Pain Suffering and Wizard Wil separating, a hair overloaded Atchison woman, and a Mrs Winslow teething syrup ad. It mocks overstatements and features a dated testimonial from Van Buren Indiana dated February 16 1900.

Wil

Her Selection Bon Net Prompts Shopping Banter

A humorous dialogue captures Mrs. de Fine showing a new bon net for 28 dollars and Mr. de Fine quipping that bon nets start at three dollars, noting this is an upscale item. The exchange mirrors light fashion commerce in a New York Weekly snippet.

Postage to Be Reduced to One Cent

The President who passes this measure through Congress will gain esteem, though not as much as Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The medicine acts on the stomach, aiding digestion and the gut. It cures dyspepsia, incisions, constipation, stimulates the kidneys, or nerves. Be sure to try it.

Congress

The Married Man and His Bachelor Self

A aphorism contrasts married life with single independence, noting the married man gains companionship while the bachelor retains his uncommitted self. The saying implies balance between partnership and personal autonomy in men's lives.

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Sioux County Slayer Bor Harvey Russell Pennsylvania State Enteen Commission Investigates Will Mulld New Church Mull H. M. Miller Attomonth Lee W.n.y.lincoln Sozodont Atchison P'so Wm. QO Vanburen, Ind Ite G&j Tire Company Indianapolis, Ind Evalue As Canada Land of Plenty Robert Greer Dearborn &T Dr. O. Phelps Brown Phelps Exows W.l.douglas W. I W. I. Douglas W. L. Douglas EK. Douglas Brockton Mass
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