The North Platte Teachers Declamatory Contest
The Sidney Telegraph reports the North Platte Teachers Association declamatory contest opening with nine speakers from nine towns. Henry Stafford of Sidney performed well in class one but trailed winner Oral Harvey of Alliance who spoke Toussaint L Ouverture. Frank Wilson of Kimball earned second with The New South, as pianists Mesdames Mann and Simodynes entertained.
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Sidney Telegraph
North Platte
Esth- Devine
Sidney
Henry Stafford
Henry
Oral Harvey
Alliance
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Frank Wilson
Kimball
New South
Mesdames Mann
Simodynes
Plans For Banquet To Fund Then Start Operation
Arrangements made for the coming banquet Saturday night aim to raise enough funds to begin operation. Those interested intend to incorporate. The building planned is 25 by 70 feet, two stories, with the first floor for rent and the second for club rooms. An additional building will accompany this action, details of which are not yet public.
Material for Scottsbluff Depot Expected Soon
Scottsbluff Republican reports E M Weatervelt, Burlington right of way man, said depot materials would arrive in days and new building work plus trackage reconstruction would start when weather permits. He noted no major railroad expansion while public attitudes toward railroads remain, but said many improvements are arranged and will be pushed to completion.
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Scottsbluff
E. M. Weatervelt
Burlington
Reisner
Neff
Miller
Taylor
McAllister
Book Trust
Ollin
Relsachick
California
Iowa
Kansas
Flying Forth the Flag Till Peace Is Sure
A Sidney Telegraph editorial urges citizens to display flags visibly to honor the flag and inspire pride. It calls on both adults and youths to show colors and remind passersby of national symbols.
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Sidney Telegraph
Prisoner breaks jail in Seneca. captured next day
Charles A Reynolds pleaded guilty to breaking and entering Proudfit Hardware in Seneca and was jailed. He escaped Saturday by tearing through a window and escaping the county jail but was recaptured Sunday around 5 pm with Sheriff Crow intercepting. Silas Hyndshaw assisted in the pursuit with a jitney bus.
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Thomas County Herald
Charles A. Reynolds
Proudfit
Seneca
Crow
Sherlocke
Reynolds
Silas Hyndshaw
Kimball Seeks New Building With Booster Support
In Kimball a second brick building is planned with a fine club room and income property on the first floor. A recent banquet at the Kimball hotel raised over $2,000 in subscriptions, and a site has been secured.
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Western Nebraska Observer
Kimball
Kimball Hotel
Burlington Settlement Reached After Auto Crash
Crawford Courier reports the Burlington road reached a satisfactory settlement with Dr. J K Ramsey after an earlier accident in which his car was wrecked and he, Mrs Ramsey, and their baby barely escaped. The doctor confirms the settlement.
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Crawford
Burlington Road
J K. Ramsey
Bone Dry Bill Becomes Sopping Wet Measure
Hay Springs News reports that with help from two Republicans and many Democrats the Senate rewrote the bone dry bill from the House into a sopping wet measure by adopting amendments reducing prohibition enforcement. Senator Adams is cited on the wet side after pledges to support the amendment.
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Hay Springs
Senate
House
Adams
Banner County Frontiersman Causes Gering Stir
Gering Wednesday evening a Banner county youth rode a horse down the sidewalk at the Mercantile corner. Chief Kingrey ordered him off the walk, the rider brandished a small cannon and struck the chief, then rode away toward the south hills. A warrant for John Doe was issued as officers pursued him.
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Gering
Banner County
Gering Mercantile
O'Harra Market
Kingrey
John Doe
Woman Suffrage Needed at Hay Springs Town Meeting
The Hay Springs town caucus failed to occur as announced. Some hoped the event would be formal, though it was not called fifteen days before the election and several potential nominees seemed reluctant to be named.
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Hay Springs
Eral
Town Desires Women’s Suffrage Over Nominating
The writer criticizes lack of interest in nominations and predicts a blank ticket at the polls with voters free to write in names. The piece argues for women’s suffrage and dismisses commercial clubs as ineffective in this town.
Springtime Relief for Rheumatic Pain Told
The cold damp season worsens rheumatic pains but can be eased by applying Chamberlain's Liniment available widely. The ad notes its availability and suggests relief during spring.
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Chamberlain
Nebraska House Debates Travel Bills and State Printing Plan
Nebraska lawmakers clash over a proposed bill to require freight trains carry passengers amid objections to safety and delays. The house passes Dafoe film censorship and contemplates a state printing plant funded at 100000 dollars to print textbooks, a plan debated for cost and impact on private printing.
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Thomas
Lincoln Star
State printing plant debate stalls on book trust and costs
Legislators clash over a proposed state printing plant with critics arguing it wastes money and fuels a book trust. Supporters claim a plant is needed to curb excess publications, while others warn of large future appropriations and inefficiency. The session aims to avoid a stalemate or delay beyond April 15 with a Senate third reading and conference committee looming.
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House
Senate
Robertson
Sen
Conference Work on Key Amendments for Bill
The conference’s progress will be observed across the state as negotiators decide which of the major amendments to the bill will be accepted or rejected.
Constipation Tied to Health Woes Warns Readers
A health notice warns that constipation can injure the bowels, cause absorption of toxins, and lead to sluggishness and poor digestion. It touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a quick relief popular in many homes.
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Omaha
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Neil
Washington
Dafoe Moving Picture
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