Judge rules Omaha charter provision for appointing fire police panel unconstitutional
Judge Scott declares the section of the Omaha charter that the governor uses to appoint the fire and police commission unconstitutional. Miss Mary Waite, daughter of a former Colorado governor, attempts suicide by taking strychnine after failing to get work at the Washington government printing office.
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Scott
Omaha
Fire and Police Commission
Washington, D. C
Mary Waite
Colorado
Norfolk man guards 800 year old heirloom coin
Norfolk resident Pat Rooney preserves a centuries old coin handed down through generations. The ancient piece, once buried by a forefather, has survived eight centuries and remains in the family.
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Norfolk
Pat Rooney
Pat
Passengers Must Secure Tickets Before Boarding Freight Trains
Western lines adopt rule requiring passengers to have tickets before boarding freight trains. The regulation takes effect February 1 except where no ticket agent is on duty when cash may be accepted, though roads seek to discourage this exception to avoid abuse.
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Western Lines
The Secret of Longevity Says Sir James a England
A list of longevity commandments attributed to Sir James a England covers habits for long life. Recommendations include eight hours sleep, sleeping on the right side, an open bedroom window, a mat by the door, bed placement away from walls, morning baths, morning exercise, light meat, avoiding milk for adults, low fat intake, avoiding intoxicants, daily outdoor exercise, no pets indoors, watch damp and drains, change of occupation, frequent rest, limit ambition, and keeping temper.
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James A
England
Caan
Recognition and cattle feeding policy voiced in era expose
In a closing speech Senator Allen champions Cuban recognition and liberty while condemning monarchy. The piece shifts to a livestock column where shifts in cattle prices, feeding stock, and farm management are analyzed, urging producers to breed carefully and grow or buy feeding stock to maximize profits.
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Allen
Hog Market Shifts Toward Lighter Hogs Says Industry Leader
In an annual address W H Thompson Jr president of the National Live Stock Exchange urges producers to grade hogs and market younger, lighter animals from 200 to 240 pounds. He notes consumer preference for lighter cuts and the rise of substitutes reducing lard demand, arguing lighter hogs lessen losses from hog cholera and improve producer profits.
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W.H. Thompson, Jr
National Live Stock Exchange
Farmers urged to raise better cattle on pastures
The author argues that farmers in the middle West should have increased the breeding of well-bred cattle on grass in recent years, stressing improved livestock quality and pasture management as a public good.
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Middle West
Notice of Judicial Sale by Jefferson County Clerk
Notice states a sale under county authority in Jefferson County Nebraska on the 8th day of January 1897. Details reference L E Blauser of Fairbury as attorney and proceed with the sweep of property under monrey terms.
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Jefferson County
Trusted Travelers Wanted to Sell Travel Services
Advertisement seeks trustworthy individuals to travel for a plausible position in Nebraska. Monthly stipend of 65 dollars plus expenses. References required, reply with self addressed stamped envelope to Dominion Company Dept.Y Chicago.
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Vessible
Cera House
Nebraska
Dominion Company
Dept.y. Chicago
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Jefferson Co. Record
Frank T. Pearce
Diller, Neb
L. E. Blauser
Fairbury, Nebraska
L. C. Ballard
Diller
A. J. Sheldon
Fairbury
Neb
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