Taxation Plan Delays Changes While Investigating Revenue
A Nebraska legislative joint committee on taxation and revenue vows to pause broad tax bills this year to study effects of the amended constitution. They will avoid emergency clauses unless a true crisis exists, delaying changes to intangible and real property taxation until 1922 at earliest.
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Lincoln
Joint Legislative Committee On Taxation and Revenue
Joint Committee
Norval of
Seward
State Fair Sets New Mark in Nebraska 1920 Receipts and Expenditures
The Nebraska state fair reported a record year in 1920 under Secretary E R Danielson with total receipts of 288 115 48. Ticket sales brought 144 758 while miscellaneous sources yielded 183 261 28 and concessions 37 259 92 plus a 2 000 state appropriation. Expenditures reached 389 128 91 with funds split among permanent improvements 196 327 76 premiums 34 440 64 attractions 46 911 55 grounds maintenance 24 412 81 and speed feature 13 202 13. End-of-year bank balance stood at 3 126 97, with 24 000 in certificates and 2 950 in Liberty bonds.
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Nebraska
E. R Danielson
State Board of Agriculture
State Fair Board
Secret Sessions Arouse Opposition in Nebraska Legislature
Opposition grows to a proposed rule for secret sessions of the joint assembly to review governor appointments. The rule bans disclosure of secret proceedings under expulsion, seen by many as a return to the railroad era of influence.
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Nebraska
Joint Assembly
School Land Bill Introduced By Bethea And Sturdevant
Representatives Bethea and Sturde vant introduced a bill providing annual auction sales of school lands at lease expirations and upon sale contract cancellations. The land commissioner would offer lands for sale yearly. If a lessee bids but is not highest, the successful bidder must reimburse the lessee for improvements value.
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Bethea and
Sturdevant
Lawmaker Seeks to Transfer Highway Sign Permit Powers
Senator Epper son proposes removing the state department of public works authority to issue permits for roadside advertising signs. A company reportedly formed to obtain rights from the state and already erects red signs along state highways and rents the advertising space.
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Epperson
Clay County
State Department of Public Works Authority
Nebraska orders withdraw free service between two exchanges
The Nebraska railway commission directs Lincoln Telephones and Lincoln Telephone company to discontinue free service between its Fairbury exchange serving 1,769 subscribers and the Reynolds independent line with 200 subscribers. The change takes effect February 1.
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Nebraska Railway Commission
Lincoln Telephones & Telephone Company
Fairbury
Reynolds, Neb
Penitentiary Adds Dormitory to House Overflow Inmates
A temporary bunk house is being installed at the Nebraska penitentiary to house overflow inmates. About 50 beds will form the new dormitory in a shop building as the prison population rises to 760. With parole policies limiting releases, housing becomes a serious issue as over a hundred prisoners remain eligible for parole.
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Nebraska Penitentiary
Parole Board
Ad Copy Quality Checklist in Publicity
The piece urges writers to critique ads for truth, sincerity, impact, clarity, and directness. It emphasizes avoiding flowery language, ensuring proper grammar, avoiding misinterpretation, fitting space, and linking text to illustration to maximize appeal and sales.
Matrimonial Costs Exposed By Revealing Budget Speak
A candid expose outlines the warned costs of marriage and the burdens of choosing a partner. The author appeals to duty to warn young men against underestimating the financial and social responsibilities that come with matrimony.
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Saint Anthony
Marland Residents Share Week's Local News
Dr. wank visited town Monday. Jim Tollman shipped a hog convoy to Omaha Saturday. Kendric visited Hemingford between trains Monday. Earl and Mrs. Grepp spent Sunday with Clem Finney. Townley and Mrs. Wade Curry visited Alliance Sunday. Townley returned Monday from Kansas City business. Bryda Shimic traveled to Kansas City last Thursday on business and back Saturday afternoon. Frank Black and wife left Thursday for Texas on a two week pleasure trip. Rev and Mrs Steele hosted a surprise visit Friday with about thirty five friends. Burt Furman remains in Crawford hospital for rheumatism treatment. He also had his ton-
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Dr. Wank
Jim Tollman
Omaha
Ump
Kendric
Hemingford
Earl Grepp
Clem Finney
Re. H. Townley
Wade Curry
Alliance
Arry Townley
Kansas City
Bryda Shimic
Frank Black
Texas
Rev
Mrs. Steele
Burt Furman
Crawford
War Department Discharge Certificates Held in Error
The War Department published a list of 6 600 discharge certificates in Washington due to wrong or outdated addresses. Most were tied to bonus travel or back pay claims. owners must request via the Miscellaneous Accounts Division, Finance Office, U S Army Washington DC. Provide full identifying data in owner’s handwriting. See list at local Army recruiting station. Late enlistments include Francis Whaley, Stanley Zediker and Leo Gilleran.
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War Department
Washington
Department
Finance Office
U. S. Army
Alliance
Francis Whaley
Stanley Zediker
Leo Gilleran
Young lady saves $219 from 1500 earnings for a summer trip
The passage notes a 1500 year income with no rent, listing a saved 219 as a sign of prudent spending. It contrasts female restraint with a youthful plan to spend on a vacation while mentioning a man saving for a trip to Cuba and even quitting smoking to save.
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Cuba
Budget Sparks Commentary on Women and Marriage Values
A dated budget piece itemizes a twenty one year old woman's yearly expenditures across shoes, entertainment, magazines, church giving, cosmetics, and clothing totaling hundreds to low thousands. The piece jokes about male suitors buying tickets and notes the social expectation of dowry like attire while warning of marital financial reliance.
Bargain in a Piano and a Player Piano
Knight Campbell Piano Co announces two used high quality instruments in Alliance with money back guarantee and exchange bond. Readers urged to respond promptly for piano or player piano options. Rev A J May reports Morrill revival success with about thirty converts and ongoing services through January 30.
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Knight-Campbell
Denver
Knight-Campbell Piano CO
Colorado
A. J. May
Hemingford
F. R. Williams
Morrill
Christ
Dr Rowman Office in First National Bank Building
A brief notice places Dr Rowman with an office in the First National Bank Building. No further details are provided.
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DR. Rowman
First National Bank
Sunday morning removal and homeward hopes amid price drop talk
Sits removed Sunday morning. He is getting along as well as possible and hopes to come home the latter of the week. Mrs. Furman went up Monday evening to stay a few days, it looks more and more as if prices were going to get down to where the rest of us have been for so long.
Not suitable restaurant sign in Butler Missouri
A Butler Missouri restaurant displays a sign reading Don't divorce your wife because she can't cook Eat here and keep her for a pet Life. The message mixes humor and insult and reflects a past era sense of social attitudes.
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Butler
Foresters Decline Income Tax Belonging Remark
A historic snippet notes an income tax form returned with a courteous refusal. The reply reads Sir belong to the Foresters and don't wish to join the Income Tax. The remark reflects a humorous stance on taxation from a London source.
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London
Prices of theatre senta drop for bedroom drama stays
Prices of theatre seats are falling enabling a bedroom style drama experience priced near hotel rates. The shift suggests cheaper access to intimate performances as venues adjust pricing.
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Senta
Coal and corn crops contrasted by effort
A remark notes that with as much labor devoted to coal as to corn, the coal crop could rival the corn harvest in size, implying potential productivity if work were balanced.
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Theenetie, Mune Neg Company
Roy, N.Y
F. J. Brennan
State Bank
Ead
Erie
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