Legion Distributes Hemingford War Service Certificates
Nebraska ex soldiers receive service certificates through American Legion posts. Neil Erskine urges Hemingford, Box Butte County veterans to collect at central Laing location, with Armistice day as possible presentation. James Barry Post 9 also receives certificates for local County residents.
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Nebraska
Legion
Box Butte County
Alliance
Hemingford
James Barry
Hemingford Reion
Neil Erskine
Alliance Post
Adjutant
Eet
Ex-soldiers seek certificates at Laing’s amid delays
Some veterans visit Laing's for certificates while two awaiting duties stay in the county. Others will be sent back to the state. Women in families are expected to value the tributes and ensure each eligible man receives one.
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Laing’s
Hemingford Hen Discovers Time Save on Nesting
Hemingford Hen Biddy unveils a nest time saver in a curious egg observed by the Hemingford Ledger. An egg found in a hen's nest appeared large and unusual, initially suspected as turkey or goose but proved to be a hen egg with an extraordinary interior.
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Hemingford
Hemingford Ledger
Biddy
The
Ledger
Local potato sacks arrive for orders from O Bannon and Neuswanger
We have unloaded a second car of new potato sacks and can fill orders for any amount. O Bannon and Neuswanger advertise their stock and readiness to supply.
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O’bannon & Neuswanger
Bridge progress at Jules Landor site near Hay Springs
Nebraska note on a work party from Hay Springs Rural Improvement era and American Legion boys who installed a 150 ft bridge span near the old Jules Landor homestead. Forty workers spiked and bolted 2x10 stringers, raised five sets of A, laid sleepers and two thirds of flooring, with approaches filled and crossing possible after a few hours of work.
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Hay Springs
Autcry
American Legion
Jules Landor
Charles Poor
Lincoln Prison Break Ends with Trio Captured
Three runaways escaped a road camp last June and hid in the timber belt near the Kansas line for months. Burton Burl and Walter Deason were captured after a long manhunt with authorities from two states involved. Dick Barrett, captured earlier in Canada, is now back in prison awaiting parole.
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Lincoln
Burl R
Wininn
Liberty
Walter
Saturan
Denver
Deason
Sremmannis
Dick Barrett
Kansas
Rod
Barrett
Canada
Gering Plans Armistice Day Dedication Celebration
Gering is to celebrate the dedication of Scotts Bluff county's new courthouse on Friday November 11 Armistice Day. A program of addresses and music will be followed by a large barbecue inviting the entire county to join in the event.
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Gering
Scotts Bluffcoun
New Court House
Morrill County Livestock Association Forms in Bridgeport
Morrill county livestock producers meet at Bridgeport court house to perfect a new organization named the Morrill County Livestock Association. Eligible members include residents of Morrill and adjoining counties. An annual Bridgeport meeting occurs in December with additional meetings in Broadwater in April and in Bridgeport in July and October with an executive committee of breed representatives and a poultry delegate.
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Bayard
Morrill County
Court House
Bridgeport
The
Livestock Association
Pete Oh
Confide
Coe Seabeanes
Morrith
Apri
Broadwater
Spel
York Odd Fellows approve capital tax for home expansion
The Nebraska Odd Fellows grand lodge votes to add 30 000 capital tax to Nebraska per capita dues to expand the York home for aged and orphaned children. The 1910 building, costing about 120 000 to 130 000, will gain new sleeping rooms and a swimming pool. Mr and Mrs John Pittman long in charge since 1910.
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York
Grand Lodge of
Nebraska
Odd Fellows
Ledger
Assembly
John Pittman
Pittman
Nebraska Governor Pledges Cooperation On Winter Unemployment
Governor McKelvie outlines willingness to work with Secretary Hoover to create state job opportunities for men this winter. He cites potential tasks like coring and on farm edging in exchange for wages while noting farmers can offer labor for needed farm improvements and local projects.
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Lincoln
McKelvie
Herbert Hoover
Department of Commerce
Washington
Sosbout
Government action proposed to boost employment in public works
Committees seek citizen support under dicrotania to take action that will tend to employment. The state and federal governments could rally around a basis for action. Public works may increase employment and even bank homes are suggested as a means. Proposals target combinations driving up material prices.
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Dicrotania
Ont Feu
State health board asked to report on mysterious illness
The state board of health is to send a specialist next Monday to report on a mysterious malady feared by residents. Mrs Lee Clifton and Mrs Shelby Veach died in the recent nights linked to the illness, but local physicians say there is no epidemic and no reason for alarm.
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State Board of Health
Lee Clifton
Oat
Shelby Veach
Columbus Adopts Ordinances Limiting Soft Drinks and Pool Halls
The Columbus council passes rules restricting soft drink venues and pool halls to close at 11 pm and bans card playing on Sundays. Mayor Carrig declines to sign, favoring midnight, and plans a return in a day. The move echoes a state sheriff order to enforce Sunday dancing restrictions at public halls.
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Columbus
Carrig
Mystery illness scare hits Gering sparking school closure
Exaggerated rumors of a mysterious plague in Gering caused widespread fear after the deaths of Mrs. James McKinley and her eight year old daughter from diphtheria. Two other cases in the same family are recovering while schools closed Monday midday and will reopen soon.
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Gering
James McKinley
Desirable Grazing Homesteads Sought in Central Wyoming
Real estate agents report active search for 640 acre grazing homesteads in central Wyoming. They advertise reasonable charges and urge owners to submit full descriptions with terms. Also seeking city property swaps and vacant houses or rooms for renters. office located in the Reddish Block, phone number 20.
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Wyoming
Box Butte
Sandhill
Reddish
Lincoln L G Brian mails 292 crop loss warrants in 1921
Lincoln L G Brian chief adjuster of the state hail insurance department sent 292 state warrants for crop losses in 1921. The warrants pay losses in full with no tax deduction since mailed directly to claimants. Losses for 1920 were sent to county treasurers to net taxes due.
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Lincoln
L. G. Brian
Rates Under Review For State Bail Insurance
Officials including Mr. Brian and the Secretary of the Department of Trade and Commerce are weighing changes to bail insurance rates across counties. The law authorizes adjustments when deemed necessary.
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Brian
Ke T
Department of Trade and Commerce
New Class Offers Experimental and Practical Electricity
A class in experimental and practical electricity is being formed. For enrollment, call 233 or visit the office for details.
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