May Day plan to celebrate America Day proposed
Nebraska Governor McKelvie endorses May 1 as America Day with nationwide demonstrations of Americanism. Parades would include foreign born citizens, men and women marching together, and divisions for Young America Makers of America. Units of National Guard veterans and school children would join, led by mayors and local posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKelvie
Nebraska
Oc Geive
Americas Legion
Defenders of America
Young America
Makers of America
National Guard
Grand Army
George Harkness to Leave Alliance for Omaha
George A. Harkness Nebraska Telephone Company wire chief will depart Alliance for Omaha to begin new duties once his successor is named. He and daughter Margaret left for Omaha Sunday, having served since November 1918 and earning high regard for his work and the well kept Alliance plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Harkness
Nebraska Telephone Company
Omaha
Harkneas
Margaret
Harkness
Alliance
Nebraska
Railroad News Reflects Shifts at Crawford Hill Yard
Long itemized summary of railroad workers at Crawford Hill area including promotions resignations transfers and new hires. Notes chief of police appointment at Brea California and several returns to work after layoff. Also mentions a yard office fire and temporary accommodations alongside routine personnel changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad” Sthurst
Crawford Hill
Nebraska
Los Angeles
RE. G. Laing
Old Linea
AlMance
Oll
Brea
Cal
J. W. Gaddis
J. A. Andrewa
J. A. Armour
Gaddis
Dry humor on alcohol and social norms in old prose
The piece mocks the treating habit and the social resistance to alcohol bans. It argues men seek the privilege to buy booze, laments the decline of old convivial behavior, and notes greed drives prohibition and its own downfall as a moral monument.
Home of Liquid Spirits Sings A Lusty Toast
A singer woos with a rousing chorus praising a cellar stocked with spirits. The sly boast highlights vigor and joy from plentiful drinks. The playful lyric evokes a festive mood and carefree revelry.
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Red Cross
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Wm. Fox
Gladys Brockwell
Billie Rhodes
Arcadia
Snub Pollard
Matt & Jeff
Dorothy Dalton
L'Apache
Invisible Hand
Chas Ray
Deming Theatre CO
W. T
Railroad News
James F. Curren
Willian F. Clancy
Round Horse
H. A. Deans
Ari
Filer
Idaho
Jeorge Williams
Orval Case
White
Crawford
Motive Power
Rouoe
Camfield
Todd
Hostler
McLanughlin
Round House
George Lindeman
Round Home
R. S&s. Ogden
Ogden
Denver
Claude Butler
Lincoln
Fred Maddeford
Barney Egbers
Burlington
Quincy
Quincey
J. A. Witowack
Witowack
East End
Cravenette
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