Nebraska State Volunteer Firemen Association Leaders Named
The Nebraska State Volunteer Firemen Association announces officers led by President George Howe of Fremont and Vice Presidents H A Graff Seward Jacob P Hoffman Ord. Secretary B A Miller Kearney and Treasurer Fred Alexander Scottsbluff. Board includes Harry Houser chair Jacob Goehling Seward BE W Parkhurst Lexington Ray Frost Stanton Thomas Jeffrey North Platte. Edited by Lloyd C Thomas state publicity chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Howe
Fremont
Fieet
H. A. Graff
Seward
Jacob P. Hoffman
Ord. Scretary
B. A. Miller
Kearney
Fred Alexander
Scottabluff
Board of Control
Harry Houser
Jacob Goehring
BE. W. Parkhurst
Lexington
Ray Frost
Stanton
Thomas Jeffrey
North Platte
Publicity Committee Names and Local Notices
A list of publicity committee assignments for several towns appears, naming representatives such as H. E. Hallstead in Blon and C. Frakes in Field. The Aurora Republican reports two Sunday fires. a Catholic church altar and sacristy fire in Neligh. and an early July morning blaze in Trenton destroying the F. M. Flanaburg law office with partial insurance details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora Republican
John Re
Moore
Pather O'Boyle
Fihe
Father O'Beyle
Republican
Father O'Boyle
Trenton
Trenton Register
F. M. Flanaburg
Gladys Whitmarsh
Central
Flansburg
Preas
Albion Firemen Honor A C Bosserman At Reception
Albion fire department members held a July 2 reception for A C Bosserman who last year served as secretary and is moving away. The social evening featured ice cream cake and cookies with cigars and gum as refreshments. Bosserman received his exemption certificate in recognition of his faithful service.
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Albion
Albion Fire Department
A. C. Bosserman
Albion Department
Bosserman
Fire destroys M M store and J A Mullet rooms in Superior
A early morning blaze in Superior spread from behind the M and M grocery to the J A Mullet furniture room and the Superior Journal office rear. Losses are estimated at six to eight thousand for B Mullet and four thousand for the M and M stock. Firefighters and local volunteers saved the Journal from damage.
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Mullet Store
C. H. Hodges Dry Goods
Hodges
Fce Superior
Superior Journal
Fie
J. A. Mullet
B Mullet
Fire prevention advice for Nebraska farmers by Ridgeell
State fire commissioner W. S. Ridgell warns Nebraska farmers about fire risks from threshing engines. He urges engines to have spark arresters and fire screens, safe storage of oil, clearance of oily waste, and removal of chaff around the thresher to prevent costly losses during threshing season.
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W. 5S. Ridgell
Atale
Nebraska
Fire safety tips for farms and rural homes
A period piece advises grounding fences with iron posts, installing lightning rods, fire pails, barrels of water marked For Fire Only, and ladders for second stories. It stresses clearing combustibles, drying hay, ventilating barns, proper storage of gasoline, regular wiring checks, and cisterns with pumps to reduce farm fires.
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Ridgell
Plainview Names Nelson New Fire Department Secretary
Clarence Nelson elected secretary of the Plainview Fire Department to replace the late Clarence C. Hecht who recently died.
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Plainview
Clarence Nelson
High per capita cost of Omaha police and fire departments
The Omaha fee department leads 195 cities with a per capita expense of 3.65 dollars per person. Omaha uses a double shift system and horse drawn apparatus, driving up upkeep costs. Council Bluffs reports 2.60 dollars in expense for its fee department. Lincoln shows 0.48 dollars per capita for police. Overall, all departments average 17.24 dollars per capita across 195 cities, with police at 2.04 and the fee department at 1.62.
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Omaha
United States
Department of Commerce
Newport
Salter
Council Bluffs
Lincoln
Nebr
Omaha News
Fire Fears Unfold At Union Pacific Hotel
North Platte department saved the Union Pacific hotel from destruction by ore fire on July 7. A large grease can caused smoke and minor damage with many dishes broken in the kitchen. Bridgeport Fire Department adds a new hose cart.
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North Platte Hotel
North Platte Department
Union Pacific
Benson Fire Department Formed From Old Company
The Benson Hook and Ladder Fire Co. No. 1 adopts a new constitution renaming itself the Benson Fire Department. Chief Deputy Fire Commissioner W. S. Ridgell advised on tech matters. Two new members applied, city uniforms were issued, a false alarm briefly cleared the hall, and new committees were named with A. E. Mims appointed fire marshal under state laws.
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Benson Hook and Ladder Fire Co. No. 1
Benson Fire Department
W. S. Ridgell
Tech Department
Geo. A. Hill
C. C. Williams
Wm. Powre
Roy Culver
A. E. Mims
Harry Knudsen
A. J. McClung
Jacob Gehrig, Jr
G. L. Waterbury
New Fire Whistle System for Silver Creek Ward Signals
A new fire whistle at Silver Creek assigns ward based alarms with a general signal plus blasts per ward. ward 1 south of the railroad uses one short blast, ward 2 north of tracks east of main street uses two, ward 3 north of tracks west of main street uses three. The fire department also plans stricter safety enforcement and hydrant repairs.
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Silver Creek
Ward No. 2
Main Street
Ward No. 3
Wayne Department
Wayne Herald
Fire prevention important says chief Fire Commissioner
Chief State Deputy Fire Commissioner W. B Ridgell outlines four divisions of the fire commissioner's office. He stresses prevention education and reducing arson as the key goal and questions spending 150 million to fight fires versus 100 thousand to prevent them.
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Ridgell
Ire
Fire waste figures prompt Nebraska fire prevention push
The Nebraska fire department urges schools and newspapers to educate the public about fire waste. It cites annual losses of over 2.0 million dollars and calls for village and city fire prevention societies to mobilize citizens and reduce per capita fire losses through public awareness and organized action.
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Nebraska
Hall's Catarrh Cure offered with $1000 risk in 1886 affidavit
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. sworn as senior partner in Toledo Ohio to pay $100 for each incurable catarrh. The firm advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally affecting blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials and 75 cent price. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Four magazines with Herald offer best reading value yet
The Herald advertises four magazines available for 18 cents extra, claiming unmatched value for readers. It urges readers to send in orders or call today to secure the deal.
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The
Herald
Quit Meat If Your Kidneys Act Badly Ad Page Note
An old advertisement warns readers to reduce meat intake to protect kidneys from uric acid. It promotes Jad Salts as a remedy to flush the kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and relieve urinary and bladder disorders. The copy claims the product is safe, effervescent, and effective after a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oleg
Anna
Ness
Grandma Hair Darkening Remedy Ad Claims Quick Results
An old style advertisement promotes darkening hair naturally with a tea and sulphur mix. It describes preparing a home paste, applying strand by strand, and claims gray hair vanishes after one or two applications leaving hair glossy and younger looking.
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Bais
Gonesto
Wyveth
Subscribe to four magazines with The Herald deal
Offer invites readers to subscribe to four magazines bundled with The Herald for one year at a 1 percent extra charge. The tone emphasizes value and urges immediate action.
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Nebraska State Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Nebrasak
Lloyd C. Thomas
State Publicity
Lblon
H. E. Hallstead
Portland
H. Frakes
Harry Henatech
Franklin
Alvin Bloedornenburg
Arthur Johnson
Owelle
Frank Luxa
Earney
E. F. Winn
Olgh
Jay Ames
Bynech—Aa
McFarland
Ampton
Alvin Gaussmann
University Place
Leslie A. Thomas
Wallerton
John C. Chapman
Oglesby
Neligh
Ord
O. P. Cromwell
Verdigre
H. H. Bruce
Overton
James M. Pullen
Schuyler
F. W. Shonka, Jr. Snyder
Geo. W. Meyer
Stromsburg
al Weatenius
Tilden
R. G. Whitney
Superior
Superior Journal of July
Ridgeell
T. C. Barkell
Harrisburg
Big Horn Creek
Bridgeport Fire Department
Lindey
Fire Department
Sidney
Sheep’ Tompsett
Glenn Moore
Kid West
Peoria
Young Beys
Denver
Fred Parks
Stanley Ketchel
Parks
Ketchel
Fred
Reichel
Sdidney Telegraph
N. S. Snyder Angora, Nebraska
Union Cleaning
Mr. Lea
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