Snakes Arrive in New Orleans Cargo of Amazon Constrictors
The Portugese bark Atlantico arrived with a cargo of snakes including large constrictors from Amazon region. A hundred chests are in the care of two snake charmers marking New Orleans' first snake shipment. Four thousand American volunteers in the Philippines seek muster out with travel pay to enlistment sites. Postmaster General Smith prepares a Cosmopolitan piece on organization.
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New Orleans
Amazon
Philippines
Manila
Kearney
Charles Emory Smith
May Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan
Nebraska Wheat and Corn Outlook From State Board
The state board estimates spring wheat area at 1.5 million acres up 300000 from last year while total wheat area stands near 1 million. Less than 50 000 acres remain of wheat with possibly 25000 producing a fair crop. Corn plantings total 8 million acres up 1 million with yield potential around 300 million bushels. Oats expected near last year at 56 million bushels.
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Nebraska State Board of Agriculture
Portraits and patent medicine ads in a Beaver Valley issue
A rustic note mutters about Uncle George Dewey’s portrait gracing a patent medicine ad. It claims a six month horizon for a dyspepsia cure with Dr Billsquash’s triple extract, featuring a mock testimonial ending in a boastful naval flourish.
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Metropolitan
George Dewey
Billsquash
Beaver Valley Tribune
Kentucky Farmer's Mule Bonds to Tobacco Habit
A Kentucky farmer reports his mule has developed a tobacco chewing habit and refuses to work unless it is supplied with its quid. The unusual addiction affects the beast's labor, prompting the owner to ensure a steady supply for daily tasks.
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Kentucky
Probate Notice in Jefferson County Nebraska
Notice to creditors of Clinton D. Mills deceased in Jefferson County Nebraska. Creditors must file claims with the county judge by November 7, 18, and may present claims November 15 at 1 pm. The executor has one year to settle from May 15, 1899. Publication four weeks before November 15. Borg, County Judge.
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Nebraska
Jepferson County
Said
Clinton D. Mills
Jefferson County
Said County
Jefferson County Record
Borg
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