Death Medicine and a Omaha Chief Blackbird’s Rise to Power
A long historical account from Thurston County Nebraska details Blackbird the Omahas 18th century rise to power through feared medicine and prophecy. He manipulated trade, defeated rivals including Pawnees and Otoes, and reconciled with Poncas through a peacepipe, becoming the tribe’s dominant leader.
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Nebraska
Missouri River
Winnebago
Thurston County
Blackbird
France
Spain
Atlantic Beacoast
England
Bow River
Cedar County
Pappie Creek
Sarpy County
St. Louis
Niobrara
Orient
Omaha
Thomas MacCaulay
Smith Works 38 Years at Nebraska Forge
Emil Sniggs kept his O'Neill forge fire lit for 38 years, shifting with progress from horse shoers and wagon repair to sparsely handling tires and plows. He recalls repairing the first automobile in northern Nebraska and selling his shop lot for a filling station, while noting fewer boy apprentices and a move toward garages and auto repair shops.
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Smith
Nebraska Forge
Emil Sniggs
O'Neill
Sniggs
Nebraska
O’neill
Burwell
Ancient Medal Unearthed in Nebraska Sparks Romantic History
An old bronze plate found near Omaha by a tree planter is believed Spanish or Moorish in origin. The circular medal bears a Latin inscription and a globe motif with a Biblical tent, suggesting early exploration by Moors or Spaniards in the Nebraska area. Archaeologist Dr. Robert F. Gilder notes possible Spanish ties and calls for further excavations this fall at the site once an Indian village.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Robert F. Gilder
Mississippi
Missouri
New Orleans
Gilder
New World
South
Middle West
Florida
New Mexico
Coronado
Kansas
Pierre and
Paul Mallet
Cithers
Mexico
Deaf Nebraskans Dance to Music Through Feet
150 delegates at the ninth triennial Nebraska Association of the Deaf convention in Omaha danced to a jazz orchestra. They could not hear the saxophones or drums yet kept perfect time, chatting softly with partners who heard nothing, stating they feel rhythm through the floor.
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Nebraska Association of the Deaf
Omaha
Much in West to Appeal to Tourist
Lawrence Abbott argues in Outlook that Western travelers can gain a livelier education from personal contact with living Pilgrim Fathers in the Northwest than from books about the New England past. He warns urban readers from New York Boston and Philadelphia to broaden their horizons.
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New York
Boston
Philadelphia
London
Paris
Rome
Lawrence Abbott
New England
Great Northwest
Diamond Dyes Color Any Fabric With Simple Directions
Beautify it with Diamond Dyes. Each 16 cent package contains directions so simple any woman can tint soft delicate shades or dye rich permanent colors in lingerie silks ribbons skirts waists dresses coats stockings sweaters draperies hangings and coverings. Buy Diamond Dyes no other kind and tell your druggist whether the material is wool or silk or linen cotton or mixed goods.
Peddlers Attend Testimonial Dinner In Gold Invitations
New York street vendors paid five dollars each to attend a testimonial dinner held for their profession. Invitations were gold inscribed and attendees featured prominent figures. Mrs. Molly Barasch, known as the queen of the peddlers, wore a diamond diadem and white lace dress.
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New York
Molly Barasch
USKIDE Soles Promoted by Rubber Co Ad
A vintage ad touts USKIDE Soles from the United States Rubber Company promising long wear, comfort, and waterproof protection. It urges consumers to re-bottom old shoes or buy new ones with genuine USKIDZ Soles, claiming big savings on shoe bills.
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America
United States Rubber Company
Adv
Question on buying a car with a thousand dollars
Modern Finance poses a hypothetical, asking what car could be bought for $1,000. Sholtz counters with a $2,000 option, and a judge weighs in on the dispute.
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Sholtz
Cuticura Ad Promises Clear Skin and Hands
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for improving skin and dandruff with a morning and evening routine using Ointment and Soap. It claims effective results for poor complexions, itching, and rough hands. The item also notes upcoming heavy earthworks for Australia railways, including 87 miles of line.
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Little Bow
Little Row
Squaw
Abettors
Blackbird’s Hill
Peru
Peruna Company
Columbus
Ohio
PEDIT
Australia
Bellans Hot Water Sure Relief Jellans
Oklahoma
Crescent Nut Company
Main
Oklahoma City
Okla
Castle
S. 16Th Street
Neb
Castle Hotel Company
Marinello
Brandeis Theatre
Gray Beauty Shop
Douglas Herzberg
Soft Water
Douglas
Irene Gray
Sgt
State Banking Board
State Savings & Loan Association
S. W. Cor
Harrison
14Th and
Farnam Sts
Omahay’s
Glose Optical Company
Eye Sight Specialists
City
Nat’l Bank
S. 16Th St
Nebr
Lee W. Edwards
Xray
S. 24Th
Cor
Farnam
Asbecaten
National Roofing Co
Council Bluffs,fa
Sivex Clily
Hotel Conant
Western Smelting and Refining CO
Maccarthy-Wlilson Tailoring Co
15Th St
Seiler Surgical CO
Farnam St. Omaha
AXTON
Cornar 14Th
Farnam Streets
Neh
Aevets House
Omaha Fixture & Supply CO
W. Cor
11Th and
Douglas Sts
Mfrs
Movernes
Phono Jackson
Iachines
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