Nebraskas Chautauqua Era Shapes Rural Life
A survey of Nebraska chautauquas from 1875 to 1925 notes tents as venues and travels along intercity routes. Notable moments include William Jennings Bryan as a leading speaker, Beatrice and Crete programs in 1890, and 1919 Geneva events with religious, political, and cultural talks. The movement influenced music, drama, and education before fading with automobiles and cinema.
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Nebraska Ate Historical Society
Iinterland
Nebraska
William Jennings Bryan
Nilliggs
Crete
Beatrice
Geneva
Blakely Grove
Tabernacle
Whitter
Father Mc Corry
A. J. Blessings
Frank Saddler
Chicaco Municipal
Castle Square
Lou Beauchamp
Nepro
Dixie Jubilee
Art Davis
Fremont
Nebraska Signal
New York Lake
Glock Company
Pakistan faces potential breakup amid political strife and tragedy
Foreign News Analyst PHIL NEWSOM outlines crises threatening Pakistan. He cites geographic rifts, explosive population growth, and the 1971 cyclone's toll as background. The central issue is a power struggle between Sheikh Mujibur Rahman of Awami League seeking East Pakistan autonomy and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto of the Pakistan Peoples Party demanding a strong center.
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Phil Newsom
UPI
Pakistan
India
United States
Agha Mohammed Yala Khan
Sheik Mujibur Ttahman
sAwatai League
East Pakistan
National Assembly
Zulfikar Ame Bhotto
Pakistan People's Party
West Pakistan
Bitte
Sheik Mujibur
Seik Mujibur
Awami League
Bhutto
Community Club Forms Building Promotion Committee
Leigh residents approve a resolution creating a committee to work with civvic groups promoting a new library and community building. Robert Neuhaus Clarence Johannes and Charles Mullenhoff named to the panel as five reports cover a state discussion, school improvements, and a county road program. Mr and Mrs Henry Back displayed Europe trip slides.
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LEIGH
Civvic
Keinsth Piepergerdes
Robert Neuhaus
Clarence Johannes
Charles Mullenhoff
Allen Schroeder
William Hasebrouck
Herbert Nore
Edward Ehiers
Colfax
Henry Back
Europe
Local Newspaper Subscriptions Clarified for Sunday Card
The note clarifies subscription rates and addresses for readers. It mentions Pilati and Beeth as providers and urges subscribers to confirm their address details with the local publisher.
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Beene
Sunaay
Merrich
Yeu
Shewey
Frickes entertain dinner guests
Mr and Mrs Edwin Fricke hosted a group of relatives and friends for dinner at their home with guests from Fullerton Columbus Madison Genoa and St Edward including Elmer Stouffer Peggy Lilly Stauffer Alta Gerber Vera Mac Carroll Borchers Cindy Pam Larry Groteluschen Shirley Stella Habbenslefken Lennard Johnson Raymon Johnson Mary Mureek and others in a social gathering noted for birthday observances and extended family visits.
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Francis Stetz
St. Edward
Stella Habbenslefken
Lennard Johnson
Amon
Astrological Forecast Aries to Pisces Read in One Page
Horoscope style notes cover Aries through Pisces with advice on home, finances, partnerships, and personal growth. Several signs warn of overconfidence and urge practical steps, while others highlight travel, family duties, and social activities. Birthday month guidance emphasizes adaptability and cautious optimism.
Arthur Hill critiques modern media and theater demand
Vernon Scott reports Arthur Hill, Tony winner for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, laments declining TV movie theater audiences. The Canadian star argues overpopulation and screen distractions dull entertainment, preferring films while weighing TV series material quality and potential spin offs like Owen Marshall. He also notes his role in The Andromeda Steam and hopes for enduring cinematic work.
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Vernon Scott
Hollywood
UPL
Arthur Hill
Hill
Ube
Jinnty Cagney
Bogart
Owen Marshall
Weiter
Cagnevonce
Platte's debate team places fourth in 72-team field
Platte College's prize winning debaters Bob Nickles and Paul Schumacher finished fourth in a 72 team Forensics Freeze event at the University of Northern Colorado, beating Brigham Young University, University of Colorado, and University of Texas while losing to Southern Colorado State. teammates Mike Moser and Tom Havelka won two contests.
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Platte College
Depale Lear
Bob Nickles
Paul Schumacher
University of Northern Colorado
Nickles
Schumacher
Brigham Young
University of Colorado
University of Texas
Southern Colorado State
Platte
Mike Moser
Tom Havelka
Creditree
Svith University of Nebraska
Jeweler Recovers One Gold Fighter Error
In Eaton England a jeweler who misread a prize list and sold two gold fighters for 33.16 instead of 403.20 each recovered one piece. Anthony Judkins received back one item from Anthony Peirson who said he felt sorry for him.
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EATON
England
UPI
Anthony Judkins
Anthony Peirson
Tallon
Hint
Drive to Ban Throwaway Beverage Containers Gains Legislation
Washington reports lawmakers in many states push to ban nonreturnable bottles and cans. Debates hinge on deposits, returnability, and industry resistance from manufacturers and retailers amid calls for a national cleanup strategy and standard bottle design.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
Unis
Bolt
Bride-to-be enjoys party at Wolf Center shower
Albion host Martine Berney entertained for Karen Allington at a grocery shower with Arlene Berney as co host. Miss Allington will wed Robert Bargijeilek February 27 at First United Methodist Church. Guests included Mrs William Allington Glen Allington Pearl Clark and Bargijeilek sisters Janet Joann and Diane, all of Fullerton.
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Albion
Martine Berney
Karen Allington
Wolf Memorial Recreation Center
Arlene Berney
Miss Allington
Robert Bargijeilek
First United Methodist Church
William Allington
Mmes
Glen Allington
Pearl Clark
Fullerton
Bargjeilek
Janet
Joann
Diane
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Stedy Gamint Menage
AWO
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Promingto
By Laws Cassels UK
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A & Cent
Aby Drug Cougler
Fleischer Drug Co
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Omaha Civic Auditorium
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Aiaker
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