Price war in Norfolk meat trade sparks commission testimony
W A Mourits sen a Norfolk butcher testified on the first day of the state price investigation commission hearing that price cutting by farmers and retailers harms competition. He cited half hogs at 8 cents a pound and claimed packers also profit from higher costs. He warned farmers face fewer sanitary rules than town merchants. He added guards deter outside transports and threaten violence to enforce price duties. The session also covered transport and subletting issues in the meat market.
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Norfolk
W. A. Mouritsen
State
Pershing Defends War Duty Versus Warless Peace
General Pershing told Mrs. Daisy Van Scoy that he wants his son Warren to be a soldier and warned that wars will not disappear. The exchange occurred as the AEF leader arrived en route to Lincoln after decorating caskets for Nebraska war heroes. Mrs. Van Scoy urged relief that Warren would not have to fight, while Pershing urged continued readiness and friendly relations with nations.
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Pershing
Omaha
Pershi
Warren
Daisy van Scoy
Nebraska
Lincoln
Local Merchants Form Vigilante Group After Attempted Robbery
Herman businessmen organized a vigilance group to deter yeggs at the Smith clothing store. The would be thieves were frightened off and fled town before loot was taken. The plan envisions quickly summoning a score or more minute men in future cases.
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Herman
Smith Clothing
Plan a Big Wolf Hunt in Washington County
A plan outlines a wolf hunt in Washington County with extended arse two ten sections in the western area. Hunters split into four groups and converge at the center as the community joins in a pioneer era style hunt to rid farms of predatory wolves.
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Washington County
Weill
Nebraska
Youngster Tells Big Tale In Fort Worth Ordeal
Police detain a 13 year old with an amazing yet dubious travel narrative. Clarence Martin claims to have left Alberts hotel in Fort Worth to ride to Billings Montana to visit his aunt Lily Porter noon to irrigation plan. The report also notes Keith county irrigation talks and a proposed sixty four mile canal to serve Perkins and surrounding lands.
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Grand Island
Meee
Clarence Martin
Alberts Hotel
Fort Worth
Tex
Billings
Mont
Lily Porter
Lincoln
Texas
Seward
Ogallala
Keith County Commercial Club
Vena
Perkins County
Fee
Perkins Ferocnty
County
Iri Aoe
Runaway Lad Found Turns Up at Local Station
Authorities report a boy believed to be a runaway from within the state was found after taking a ticket to the next station and ending up at the current stop. He is in protective custody while inquiries continue.
Governor Dismisses Lincoln Jailor Over Improper Request
Paul De Vere of Lincoln, jailed in Lancaster County, was dismissed as jailer at Governor McKelvie's request. De Vere and his family face destitution and his wife needs medical care. De Vere admits making the request. he was previously imprisoned at Leavenworth on liquor charges and paroled to a woman, later returning to jailer duties. Sheriff Miller approved his performance before the dismissal.
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Lincoln
McKelvie
New York
Capitol Building Commission
New Yo
Paul de Vere
Lancaster
Losa
Et Tehes
Post- P
Brien
de Vere
Leavenworth
Janeeie ‘i People
Pon
Rehetervie
Miller
Sheri Miller
Association votes to file for 180000 acre feet water
The association voted to file upon 180000 acre feet of water and this application was filed with the department of public works at Lincoln. This 180000 acre feet comprises all the normal winter flow of the South Platte river during the six months from October to April.
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Lincoln
South Platte River
Antioch Community Notes Highlight Local Events
Thelma and Alice Briggs spent the weekend at the Peterson Bros ranch with family. dance attendance included Roy Hoffland and others. A Woman's Club meeting featured a Madonnas paper and a Christmas grab bag. High interclass basketball finals were held at the opera house with the senior girls winning. Stateside visits included Mrs. Hunsaker with T. L. Briggs family and Lillian Hobbs hosting in Alliance.
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Thelma and
Alice Briggs
Antioch High School
Roy Hoffland
S. L. O'Brien
Zelma Smith
Margaret Klin
Helen Stowell
Peterson Bros. Ran
Peterson Bros
Antioch
Burrington
Robert
George Hunsaker
T. L. Briggs
Woman's Club
McClelland
Henry Iller
Anna Huffland
McConner
Pearle Summers
Opera House
Freshies
J. A. Liiteras
Lillian A. Hobbs
Ted Myers
Alliance
Graham
Broken Low
Vacation plans for Mrs C C and family on Granc Island
The fragment notes Mrs C C will arrive on No 43 Tuesday to spend Christmas with her mother Mrs L A Hobbs near Omaha. A census report shows over 8 million women in factories and offices and 3 million more in home labor. a city survey highlights common misspellings like judent and accommodate.
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Granc Island
Census Bureau
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