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Newspaper
The Fairbury Enterprise
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
15
Directions from the Philadelphia Inquirer describe how a young woman can iron a summer shirt waist at home when the laundryman or servant is unavailable. The process covers starching with Defiance, damp cloths to smooth wrinkles, proper ironing sequence, and airing before storage.
Two women in the senate gallery discuss the tall hair and sarcastic smile of Senator Spooner from Wisconsin. The overheard remark notes his clothes look like they were made east of Wisconsin. Mrs Spooner jokes about his fashion choices and urges him to stop buying in New York.
A 72 year old woman from this place reports major health improvement after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She endured long term kidney trouble with scalding urination until the treatment cured the disease and relieved the painful symptoms, leaving her feeling healthier than two decades.
A Missouri lawyer peppered his address to the jury with Bible lore and Shakespeare in a quirky courtroom speech. He quipped that 500 years ago the Nazarene taught that stealing a good name harms more than theft of goods, leaving the speaker pondering ethics and reputation.
Wabash Railroad announces greatly reduced round trip fares from Chicago to St Louis Portland Maine and Providence Rhode Island with summer sale dates in June July and daily specials to summer resorts. Stopovers permitted at Niagara Falls and agents at 1661 Farnam Street Omaha for routes and schedules.
A bronze statue of a Confederate private soldier was dedicated at Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery near Columbus Ohio. The memorial is claimed to be the first Confederate statue built by an ex-federal soldier.
A humorous observation notes that regardless of discounting the gown, the final bill still rises to cover costs, leaving the customer with a surprisingly high total.
Public notice lists the sale price for Stope the Cough and A Cold Laxative Pain at 2s 6d, indicating a listed item cost and possible availability in local shops. The fragmentary text provides no brand details or seller information.
The chronic bachelor shows an equal aversion for both a new woman and a new baby, highlighting a consistent resistance to changing personal commitments.
The fragment lists a Grose edition ball Bilas, noting a large 206 package and five containing items.
A lively note suggests some individuals maximize pleasure from a lemon, squeezing more flavor and zest from the fruit than typical. The quip hints at ingenuity and everyday consumer delight in simple produce.
D M Strong a North Bend attorney and former Dodge county figure was struck by a coupling train near Valley Nebraska. He suffered severe injuries including the loss of his left arm and was taken to Fremont hospital for surgery with uncertain prospects for recovery. He had been en route from Lincoln to Fremont to North Bend.
Secretary Root answered a senate resolution on April 17 detailing wartime expenses. He notes $50,000 advanced from the U S Treasury for the Philippine commission was later reimbursed from the Philippine treasury. Since ratification, railroad transport costs reached 4 803 448 and total costs to date amount to 170 326 56 with remaining supplies in the islands.
Opponents of selling the Danish West Indies to the United States remain active in Copenhagen but report little success. Fund appeals draw mainly businessmen tied to a proposed St Thomas steamship line. government opposes the anti sale agitation. The treaty shapes the landsting elections as Premier Denitzer plans a speaking tour next week.
The Illinois river at Peoria peaked higher than any June on record washing over bottom lands and forcing widespread evacuations. Between Pekin and Bath about seventy thousand acres of corn submerged under two to six feet of water. numerous hogs and calves drowned.
Governor Heard of Louisiana learns that cattle shipments from Louisiana will be barred from entering South Africa. The British consul cites retaliation for Heard's protest to the state department over mule shipments and the British military camp at Port Chalmotte.
After strong nationalist and radical opposition, and the use of closure, the House approved a grant of 50,000 pounds to Lord Kitchener for eminent services in South Africa. The measure passed 227 votes to 48 on Thursday.
St. Petersburg correspondent reports 160 Jewish women arrested in Liebau Poland amid riots sparked by police actions. Oberter Zeitung notes brutal treatment and civilian fear as authorities suppress protests with force.
A fatal blast while digging a well for Ed Jewell near Weeping Water Nebraska caused gas to trap two workers Bud Lane and William Shepherd. After dinner Lane went into the shaft to rescue Shepherd but was overcome. Shepherd brought both to the top before Lane collapsed and fell back to the bottom twenty seven feet, suffering a fractured skull and unconsciousness with slim chances of recovery.
A night fire in Burwell Nebraska destroyed McLain's livery and feed barn, Mrs Smith's boarding house, and a vacant George Bartholomew property. Twenty head of horses and carriages burned. furniture and bedding lost for Mrs Smith and boarders. Insurance listed at 2500 dollars. Becher's brick building spared neighbors' structures, saving most of the business district. Several boarders escaped by jumping from the second story.
Abraham Burns, aged seventy one, who vanished from his Ham mond home fifty seven years ago amid murder rumors in a trappers feud, has reappeared. He claims Yoseph Puirns, two years younger, is his only living relative. After recalling boyhood confidences, the two brothers announced they would live together.
The Russell Record and Delphos Republican weigh in on a parable about frogs rising after rain. The Russell paper explains frogs burrow and dormant comically waking to sing when rain arrives. The Delphos reply disputes the premise with a tale of a failed million frog order and mud heads.
President Cantor proposed a design for drinking fountains at various stations in New York for dogs and other animals to use in summer. If adopted, Cantor will ensure several fountains are prepared at small animal stations with subscriptions by Mrs. Kiske and others, with a small appropriation.
An unclear excerpt suggests a Rid mention and a remark about a person named Dia Metas, with speculation about her availability or mood. The readable bits imply casual gossip or overheard dialogue without a clear event or proper nouns. The text is too garbled for a fuller summary.
Nebraska Iowa agencies seek reliable men with teams and livestock knowledge to sell Stand ard Stock Food to farmers. Full-time, permanent sales positions with wagons provided and strong inducements. Bond required. Send for application blank. Omaha Nebr. No man ever realizes how much trash he owns until he moves.
Readers prefer Defiance Cold Water Starch. Advertisers claim it works best and four or more packages cost more for bulk use.
A pithy aphorism asserts that true flawlessness exists only among those who mistake their perfection for wisdom. The remark critiques self assured virtue, highlighting the gap between confidence and insight. It reflects a common satirical view of human vanity.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winpstow's Seething Syrup claimed to soothe teething pain gums and alleviate wind colic. The copy suggests a popular remedy of the era with generic claims of relief and health benefits.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions pricing and items in a disjointed stream. It references Defiance, 1Q cents, hats, wind, and a stray assortment of words with no clear coherent event or identifiable entities.
The community mourns Rev. J. B. Green longtime Cumberland Presbyterian pastor at Nesbeeahe City. He died after a period of Brights disease. Green served the Nesbeeahe church for twenty seven years beginning the second Sunday in November 1869 and led the ministerial association for over twenty two years.
In Vincennes Indiana a mob surrounded the jail before dawn aiming to lynch William Edson for the assault on Irma Pfohi. A militia company was ordered to guard Edson as his trial opens tomorrow, and the sheriff fears the journey from jail to courthouse.
Former director of posts B G Rathbone, once sentenced to ten years and a $25 000 fine for Havana post office frauds, sails from Havana to New York aboard the Niagara after general amnesty was signed. Prominent Cuban and Spanish acquaintances accompany him to the steamer.
An Omaha dispatch reports a nationwide strike by Union Pacific boiler makers, threatening serious disruption as engines go without proper maintenance. The company refuses to concede to the workers’ demands, potentially crippling service across the system.
World dispatch from Ithaca reports John D. Rockefeller offered 260000 ten months ago if Cornell University could raise a like sum. President Schurman announced the university has now completed the fundraising and received the Rockefeller grant of 260000.
The dispatch from La Patrie Paris reports a fierce battle in the Tched district on January 20 between French troops and natives. About fourteen hundred persons were killed or wounded, with a French victory claimed and mastery of Kanem and Onadi asserted.
The president pledged to visit St. Louis for a September trip arriving on September 13. The announcement targets local business leaders and expects a brief stay with remarks on economic matters.
A Nebraska state bulletin outlines twelve years of railroad taxation, arguing railroads paid 25 percent more than fair value in 1894 and that assessors reduced property values inconsistently. It credits past governors and the Board for striving toward equalization, noting ongoing disputes about railroad and telegraph valuations and the need for fair shares of tax revenue.
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