Callaway Chautauqua Dates and Local Nebraska News
Dates for the Callaway Chautauqua are set for July 21 to 26. Nebraska locals report heavy rains washing out corn in Gage county and plan remediation. Nebraska City moves to install a municipal gasoline station. Grand Island builds a new quarter million theatre.
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Dawn of peace after long struggle for Richardson county seat
A historical account recounts seven decades of conflict over Richardson county’s courthouse location beginning in 1855 with Archer ruled as county seat. Rival towns Salem Falls City and Rule contested elections, violence erupted, and Dr Jesse M. Davis and Dr. Dunn clashed with Thomas J. Meek in Falls City at the Minick hotel. The piece highlights Jim Lane’s prophecy of a prosperous city rising around a peaceful courthouse, now realized after years of strife.
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Remarkable recovery note praises Lydia E Pinkham product
Forest City Iowa woman recounts severe back pain after first child and illness for a year. After taking five bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she does all chores, milks, tends chickens, and cares for an eight month old daughter. She endorses the remedy and offers to answer letters. Product sold by all druggists.
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Pinkham
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Betty and Petey End Day in a Civil Play Quarrel
Betty and Petey, exhausted after a long day, clash over a few cross words that upset the mood. Betty admonishes Petey and then vows to play alone, signaling a temporary truce with a quiet retreat.
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Petey
Scientist predicts rapid wheat growth serum breakthrough
A London humor piece notes a scientist claiming a new rapid growth serum could let farmers plant wheat one day and harvest the next. The prospect inspires mock optimism about 363 days of grumbling and novelty in farming life.
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