Rose Creek News Highlights Local Travel and Bridge Trouble
Our special correspondent reports visitors like John Hansmire in Idaho and Misses Coleman Hamm and Adkins. The Rose Creek bridge south of Thompson failed during last week’s high water, forcing locals to detour at Fairbury. John Drake hosted Ellet Adkins family in Dry Branch as people gathered to cross the river.
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John Hansmire
Idaho
Rose Creek
Thompson
Ellet Adkins
John Drake
Fairbury
Zion News Notes Local Visits and Movements
Special correspondent reports Mr and Mrs Frank Leonard and boys visiting the Rogers home Sunday. Miss Barbara Seng of Jansen visits at Carl Ayers this week. Fiethrand baby spent Sunday at the Snyders. Rev Arthur Buckner moved to the Snyder farm south of the church. Mr and Mrs Fred Nielson and daughter visited Johnston home. Mrs Ed Burkhardt among the sick this week. Mrs Johnston and Ruth visited Coffman and Snyder homes Monday. Presiding Elder Orrillf of Beatrice visited Jas Amos. Mrs B McPherson spent days with daughter Mrs Ralph Graves this week.
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Frank’ Leonard
Rogers
Barbara Seng of
Jansen
Carl Ayers
Fiethrand
Snyders Home
Arthur Buckner
Snyder Farm
Fred Nielson
Datgheer Ein
Johnston Home
Mrs. Johnston
Miss Ruth
Coffman
Snyder
Orrillf
Beatrice
Jas. Amos
Endicott News: Local Happenings and Social Notes
Special correspondent reports on town affairs. Dollie Cook left for BeLOit Kansas to spend summer. Mrs Garfield McCright ill but improving under Dr Potter. Irenedl Blauvelt and Maude Slaughters visited Fairbury. Trene Showalter returned from Omaha after a few days with relatives. Nina Showalter and Ella Hiner drill children for an upcoming 8 day excursion. Whitneys remodeling their house with a new coat of paint. John Steinmer took a business trip to Fairbury. Mrs Geo Chancellor visited Steele City.
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Dollie Cook
Beloit
Kans
Trene’ Showalter
Omaha
Nina‘ Showalter
Ella Hiner
Whitneysis
John Steinmer
Fairbury
Rains Persist Amid Farm News and Local Notes
The report notes ongoing rain hindering field work while pastures thrive for cattle and horses. It lists local residents, visits, moves, and illnesses, mentions Spring Valley Children’s Day on June 14, and reports travel disruptions on the B&M line to Endicott.
Handkerchiefs at Reduced Prices in Quick Closeout
Several odd lots in plain and embroidered borders will be closed out quickly at these prices. Lot 1 reg 12 and 10c values at 8 percent. Lot 2 regular lace values. prices listed in the sale notice.
June Selling Unexcelled Sale Offers In Draperies
June sale features large variety of styles and patterns with two thirds regular price on select laces embroideries and short lengths. Includes gingham lawn toweling and silk items offered at special June prices with notes on quality and design to entice buyers.
Bargain goods promotion highlights value and variety
The ad promotes economy and customer loyalty with broken lots from manufacturers. It touts women's ribbed and silk items, children's wear, gloves, gowns, and union suits at deeply discounted prices. Window styles and prices showcase the store’s best values to attract repeat shoppers.
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Elite
Very Special Prices on Varied Assorted Broken Lots
Auction notes offer very special prices on assorted broken lots including Union bleached polka dot patterns. Reg. 40c, special 29c. 72 inch very fine satin finish Regular 1.25 Special 98c. Many other pieces available.
Hats in June Sale We Cut Prices Quickly
A local ad announces a June sale on 4500 hats with fine trimming. Price details include a $3.48 figure and a closing out motif signaling quick turnover at reduced June rates.
Bereavement Note From Mr and Mrs Steele
Mr and Mrs William Steele express sincere appreciation to friends for kindness after the loss of their son Clarence.
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Jacob P. Flaming
Vernon Flaming
Clarence
Wm. Steele
Serf Protests Highlight Property Rights Debate
A seafarer and local advocate clash over property rights as council debates access to land. The dispute centers on ownership claims and long standing usage, drawing attention from residents and regional officials.
Tiny Death Dealer Spider Reaches Europe From Peru
A small black spider, about the size of a pea, known as the gpecky, bites a dock worker in Victoria docks during timber loading. The venom causes severe pain as it travels through the blood vessels and tissues, with victims lingering for days before death or recovery.
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Peru
South America
Europe
Victoria
Oyster Dilemma At Table Prompted Thoughtful Child
In a family scene from the Christian Register a young girl Helen is served broth with oysters. When an oyster lands on her plate she asks, Mamma, shouldn't Mrs Young have this oyster too. The moment reveals a gentle lesson on sharing and manners.
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Helen
Countess Hertford's Bell At Amesbury Church
Edward Seymour Earl of Hertford marries a young widow once engaged to Sir George Rodney. Rodney delays at Amesbury inn awaiting their return. Rodney writes a dying ode with his blood, then dies at the countess’s feet. The bell given to Amesbury church bears an inscription honoring Frances Countess Hertford.
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Countess Hertford
Edward Seymour
Earl of Hertford
Elizabeth
Sir George Rodney
Lord Hertford
Amesbury
Lady Hertford
Sir George
Frances
De Monstrative Calmness Under Contradiction
Quotation attributed to Zimmerman frames calmness under contradiction as a measure of intellect or stupidity. The remark contrasts restraint with provocative opposition. It echoes debates on rational demeanor amid dispute.
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Zimmerman
Old Umpire Gets Surprise as Horse Struggles with Strap
A Chestnut street horse stands by an iron weight strap and chews it while a newsboy jokes that the animal will soon face a bigger test. He warns a bystander that Old Umpire will have a surprise when the weight is involved, hinting at a comic outcome.
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Chestnut Street
Philadelphia Telegraph
A Washing Mission in a Housekeeper Daybook
The New York Sun quotes a housekeeper’s daybook describing washing a sick woman and four children, cleaning two floors, washing dishes and windows. The piece notes the head of the family is not mentioned, suggesting perhaps there was no head to escape the wash.
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New York Sun
Smugglers’ Philanthropy At Broadmoor and Perth
The article notes that criminals housed at Broadmoor and in Perth receive a free supply of high quality pipe tobacco cigars and cigarettes. It claims the smugglers pay for the tobacco, funding the inmates’ smoking from confiscated goods, with England using smuggled tobacco to stock Perth and Broadmoor.
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Broadmoor
Perth
England
Repair man reminder Scheuerman, tailor across post office
A compact reminder points readers to Scheuerman the tailor across from the post office for repairs. The note adds a street-side cue with no extra details.
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Scheuerman
Horseshoe tale ends in misfortune and mishaps
A reader recalls a prized horseshoe believed to bring luck. After a quarrel for the shoe, a series of mishaps follow, including a black eye, a torn finger, a summons for assault and battery, and a string of troubles from duns to poverty. The shoe finally crashes down and seems to betray luck. London Answers.
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London
The Way of Womankind in Everyday Life
The text contrasts how men and women interpret signals and numbers, noting women analyze conduct deeply and enjoy turning simple statements into problems. It cites reactions to salutes, absentmindedness, and a niece solving a numeric puzzle, portraying women as insightful and engaged.
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Molly
Bagshot
Not Her Abode Quip Sparks Curious Courtship Line
A witty exchange reveals a dilatory lover claiming small income as he jokes about leaving his beloved from her father's roof. The woman's quick retort playfully undercuts the notion, turning a social quip into a small domestic vignette.
Wife Too Talkative May Be Ground for Divorce Under Chinese Law
A Chinese legal precedent notes that a wife who is excessively talkative can be cited as a reason for divorce. The ruling highlights marital disputes and the role of communication in maintaining marriage stability.
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