Packers Case Quoted as Market Control Complaint
Joby O'Jack of Montier County ranch sues Armour Swift Wilcon Packers and others for 76000 claiming they control markets to restrain competition. He alleges the firms use a percentage-based scheme to bid up prices and then drop shipments to suppress rivals and raise profits. His petition cites federal damages allowances and market manipulation.
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Spentaly
Joby O' Jack
Mrontier County Ranch
Indu Sted Mortis
Armour Swift
Wilcon Packers
Insurance rates set by state board of adjudaters in Nebraska
In fincain Nebraska the state board of adjudaters announces new insurance premiums. Under old law rates ranged 2 to 8 percent by zone with eastern zones lowest and western zones highest. New rates compress to 4.7 percent with two county groupings reducing cross zone differences. Premiums vary from 0.20 to 1.05 dollars per acre from east to far west.
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Tower State Hall
State Board of Adjuatera
Premiim
Auto theft leads to tense misidentification on rural road
Police in Auburn and Cook monitored the Auburn road after a stolen car was reported. John Weber Jr., thinking he faced a hold up, fled to Cook, then returned with a gun only to find officers had mistaken him for the thief. The car thief remained at large.
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Tecumach
Neh
Auburn
Cook
J. 8. Matthews
R. S. Cook
John Weber, Jr
Mr. Weber
Nebraska to Obtain 25 Million in Securities
Two hundred bankers met in Norfolk Nebraska and heard that Nebraska could secure about 26 million dollars from the War Financing Corporation as applications move swiftly. Officers predicted 7 million would be distributed to farmers within ten days. A pig fight at the Omaha meeting was forecast for December 22 with Kansas City bank directors.
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Norfolk
Neb
Obraska
Hw War Finance Corporation
Acion
Tn Prompt
Fred Thomas
John Flanagan
Senator Randall
Nebraska Board
Nebraska Farmia
Y. EB. Burnham
McKelvie
Chio
Omaha
Kansas City
Seventh Attempt Burns Kennedy Home Ends in Destruction
North Platte Nebraska November 18 after several arson attempts the Kennedy residence was fully destroyed by fire while Mrs Kennedy was away and Mr Kennedy worked at Union Vacuum round case insurance had expired recently. Omaha Union Pacific plans temporary layoffs amid grain and fruit traffic demand Arlington A G Ludwig regains hearing after lifelong deafness Dwight cornerstone laid for new high school building.
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North Platte, Neb
Frank Kennedy
Kennedy
Alx
Omaha
Union Pacific System
W. H. Guild
Seaton
Arlington
A. G. Ludwig
Ludwig Alates
Permahoney
Dwight
Australia cuts defense budget by 1.26 million dollars
Melbourne reports the Australian government will trim defense expenditures by about 1 260 000 dollars. The acting defense minister announced the reduction in the house of representatives amid discussion of naval limits and Washington conference proposals.
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Melbourne
Ila
House of Representatives
Farmers vote defeat road bond propositions in Dubuque area
In Dubuque county a special election saw farmers decisively reject both ballot provisions. The proposals to fund road improvements by appointing supervisors to oversee repairs and a $1 500 000 bond were defeated with precincts in farming districts voting almost uniformly against them. Only one precinct reported an affirmative vote.
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Dubuque
Anc
Chadron Editor Eyes Governor Run in Primary Arena
Lincoln reports Chadron editor George Snow announced potential candidacy for lieutenant governor in the upcoming primaries. The article notes two other GOP hopefuls: George Williams of Palermont for secretary of state and James A. Rodman of Kimball for attorney general. The piece sketches a crowded Republican field.
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Lincoln
Neb
George Snow
Chadron
Tnet
O. P
George Williams
Palremont
Plate
James A. Rodman
Kimpall
Twe Oon
Dream of Moon Trip Aided by Dr Bayeux Discovery
Parla dispatch reports Dr Bayeux announces an oxygen injection method replacing breathing tanks enabling ascent to great altitudes and claimed to work up to 18 000 feet in the Alps. The finding was shared with the Pasteur Institute and promises easier high altitude travel.
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Universal Service
Parla
Moon
Dr. Bayeux
Pasteur Institute
Alps
Nurse Foils Bandits With Daring Escape
New York Nov 18 Mrs L D Grumpy a night clerk at the Central Club of Nurses freed her chair bonds and outmaneuvered five masked bandits who tried to rob the club safe. She fainted when faced with revolvers but freed one hand then escaped through a window to seek help. The robbers fled leaving the safe cracked.
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New York
L. D. Grumpy
Central Club of Nurses
Riot Clashes Spark Tramway Destruction in Bombay
In Bombay on November 18 a mob of unemployed mill hands attacked European areas during a Prince of Wales procession. They wrecked and burned tram cars, pelted passersby, and clashed with police who suffered casualties as tram service halted. Some rioters remained active with sporadic demonstrations.
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Bombay
Prince of Wales
Our Debts
A reflective meditation on burning logs and coal as nature's stored carbon. The piece links everyday warmth to ancient forests and distant eras, urging gratitude for nature's generosity and the implicit debts owed to the planet.
Death Scene Reenacted In Billington Neal Case
In Auburn Nebraska on November 18 the court reenacted the death scene of Billington Neal for the jury. The room resembled the bedroom where Neal was found with carpet laid and the sheriff lying as the body did. The trial concerns Neal’s death and his wife on trial for the same.
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Auburn
Neb
Billington Neal
Neal
Fortune Lost by Court Decision in Lincoln Neb
Mary Mallett lost a fortune after a Nebraska supreme court ruling. She claimed 240 acres from her son in law Lee Kleiman and neighbor Louis Kienbaum bartered a marriage to secure her service. The court found no valid contract in writing and dismissed her claim to the estate.
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Lincoln, Neb
Mary Mallett
Supreme Court
Lee Kleiman
Irving
Snyder
Dodge County
Louie Kienbaum
Kienbaum
Kleiman
Louis
Iaw
Supreme Court sets two estate precedents in Nebraska
In two decisions from Lincoln on November 18 a great grandson of David R. Rowan won land in Otoe County against his uncle, interpreting lineal descendants to include grandchildren. In Cass County the court ruled that a widow is an heir, allowing Phillip Davis’s widow a share despite his will granting all to heirs.
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Lincoln, Neb
Supreme Court
David R. Rowan
Otoe County
Cass County
John H. Davis
Phillip
Lyons editor dies after 41 years at Lyons Mirror Sun
Lyons Neb November 18 Special M M Warner editor of the Lyons Mirror Sun for 41 years died at his home Thursday morning after six weeks of failing health and a recent pneumonia. His wife died last March. He is survived by his seven year old daughter Mary and two sisters in South Dakota. Funeral services under I O O F Lyons lodge.
Refunding War Debts debated by Reginald McKenna in Chicago
The former British chancellor urged cancelling all national war debts as a solution to trade slump and unemployment. American public opinion opposes immediate cancellation and favours refunding allied debts on fair terms through Congress or a treasury commission.
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Reginald McKenna
Commercial Club of
Chicago
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Harvey Urges US Policy Clarity In England Speech
In a Liverpool address Ambassador Harvey questions US motives in entering the war and criticizes officials for shaping policy. The piece notes tensions with Harding and Hughes over the war’s justification and stance toward the League of Nations amid domestic debate. London boxing match details and a Swiss navy proposal are also mentioned.
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Harvey
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
England
Ambassador Harvey
Liverpool
United States
Ita
Harding
Hughes
League of Nations
Cedar Hap idu High Likely to Meet Ames on Thanksgiving
Cedar Rapids La high likely to play Ames on Thanksgiving if both win Saturday. The triumph could set up a clash with Charles City in September to crown the state high school football champion.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Hapidu High
Ames
Charles City
Financing Halted: Government Funds Delayed to December 15
Treasury officials announced no further government financing will be released before December 15. The statement, reported from Washington on November, clarifies funding delays and outlines the interim measure until the specified date.
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Washington
Treasury
Will Conference End Within Two Months
Washington Nov The arms limitation conference will finish its work within two months one of America s Big Four delegates pre Voted Thursday The parley he said was making hotter progress on both limitations of armaments and Par Eastern questions than was expected The United States will open any modification of its proposal for a 16 year naval holiday such as has been contested by Great Britain
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Washington
Arma
America
United States
Fear for Safety of Old Capitol
Lincoln November 17 special. Land Commissioner Dan Swanson debates how much dynamite would not wreck the present state capitol as a contractor removes trees within 60 feet to clear room for the new building. Swanson fears vibration damage as southeastern wall shows strain and old pediments tumble without a blast.
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Lincoln
Neb
Dan Swanson
Mr. Swanson
Denial of Unwarranted Hangings by World War II Official
Col. William C. Gilbert, former death penalty overseer at Chaumont during World War I, rejects Senate charges of executions of American soldiers overseas. He cites about 10 executions in France, says death penalty applied only for murder or criminal assault. He affirms General Pershing rigor in approving cases and notes no rumors reached his office. Now judge advocate for the eighth army corps area, visiting Omaha en route to Texas.
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Omaha
United States Senate
Watson
Georgia
William C. Gilbert
A. EB. F
Chaumont
France
Omaha World Herald
Gilbert
General Pershing
Eighth Army Corps
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Texas
West Coast
Governor receives service certificate returns from ex soldier
Lincoln Nebraska November 17 Special Governor McKelvie gets a letter from W E McMahon Omaha ex serviceman who returns a highly embossed service certificate saying he cannot exchange it for groceries. Record shows the soldier was wounded in France and receives 150 monthly federal pay and education. A second letter from Dennis Sullivan Long Pine praises the state recognition and hopes to keep his name clean for the state’s honor.
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Lincoln, Neb
McKelvie
W. E. McMahon
Omaha
Nebraska
McMahon
France
Dennis Sullivan
Long Pine
Aged Woman Burned to Death in Omaha
Omaha reports Mrs. J. Baden aged 83 burned to death when an oil stove toppled during dinner causing flames to catch her clothing She fled to a bedroom attempting to smother the blaze with a blanket and the house burned before her son found the scene on returning from work Lincoln Neb wrestlers ban from state shows potential suspension pending New York match reports and boxing commission inquiry by Sam Doyle authority identificado.
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Omaha
J. Baden
Lincoln
Neb
John Pesek
Shelton
Gardner’s Guest of Officers at Banquet
United States Marshal J P Dil son and deputies hosted Roy Gardner, an escaped convicted mail robber, at a dinner in Phoenix. Gardner had been escorted from the county jail to the federal building for questioning amid reports he had been spirited away prior to the meal.
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Phoenix
Aris
J. P. Dilson
United States
Roy Gardner
Gardner
Federal
Blanton Chooses Debates With 17 Texas Colleagues
Representative Thomas L. Blanton of Texas, recently censured by the House, challenged 17 Texas House colleagues to nine debates between November 24 and December 5. Debates would cover his record and department in cities including Dallas Fort Worth Houston Galveston Austin Ban Ate tonle Waco Amarillo and El Paso.
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Washington
Thomas L. Blanton
Texas
House
Wanton
Dallas
Bort Worth
Houston
Galveston
Austin
Ban Atetonle
Waco
Amarillo
Paso
Indictments in Denison Fire Case Target Lenz and Hansen
Denison Iowa november 18 the grand jury reported five indictments were discharged Judge Hutchison presiding Adolph Lenz of Denison and Clarence Hansen of Sioux City were indicted for setting fire to the Ricketts hotel with intent to burn Hansen confessed implicating Lenz who owns the hotel property Lenz was arrested and released on bond after posting bail
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Denison, Ta
M. Hutchison
Adolph Lenz
Denison
Clarence Hansen
Sioux City
Ricketts
Hansen
Ricketts Hotel
Lenz
Bank Deposits Shift Toward Savings in Des Moines
Des Moines reports show sav ings deposits rising to 3 064 000 from 2 809 000 last year while commercial deposits fall. Bankers credit wage earners saving their pay and tighter credit for the shift. Country merchants plan cash sales in 20 towns starting December 1, signaling a cash economy trend.
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Des Moines
Played Hold up Men, One Boy Badly Wounded
Ireton Iowa reports Ted dy Haarsma six is accidentally shot by his small brother. A loaded gun left on the porch led to a deadly game as the boys shouted hands up. The bullet pierced the right neck then shoulder and lodged at the third rib, unable to be removed due to the child’s weak condition.
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Ireton
Teddy Haarsma
Pete Haarsma
Teddy
Mrs Upton Considered as Adviser at Armament Conference
Mrs Harriet Taylor Upton of Ohio, chairwoman of the women's Republican committee, is prominently mentioned as a possible American woman delegate to the forthcoming conference on the limitation of armaments.
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Harriet Taylor Upton
Ohio
Women's Republican Committee
The World Needs Russia in Global Settlements
The passage argues Russia must rejoin global affairs to stabilize Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East, and the Far East. It contends disarmament talks and the League of Nations depend on Russia’s presence, warning against provisional settlements without Moscow’s return.
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Russia
Balkans
Near East
Irak
Persia
Far East
China
League of Nations
Munsia
Princeton Coach Rates Penn State East’s Strongest
Princeton head coach Beadek Koper rates Penn State as the strongest team in the east this season after their Navy showing. He argues Penn State deserves ranking above Yale despite Yale’s status.
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Princeton
WN. J
Fmil Koper
Princeton Tigers
Penn Tate
Navy
Beadek
Nittany Lions
Yale
Koper
Northwestern coach resigns to pursue business in Texas
George Bawtelle, longtime baseball and wrestling assistant at Northwestern University, stepped down Thursday to enter business ventures in Texas ending a two year tenure.
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Chicago
George Bawtelle
Northwestern Wniversity
Texas
Five Men Arrested in Auto Insurance Plot
Detroit on November 18 reports five men arrested in an alleged conspiracy to defraud insurance companies by destroying autos. Detectives say the group agreed that a car would be set afire, dumped near Lake Erie, allowing the owner to falsely report a loss and claim insurance.
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Detroit
Lake Erie
Way to See the Good in Our Day of Thanksgiving
Poem reflects on daily blessings and gratitude. It urges recognition of what is present and shared joy, inviting readers to value the here and now with a spirit of thanks.
Thanksgiving Day Traditions Highlighted In Springfield
The Springfield Republican notes Thanksgiving as one of the two great family festivals with turkey and pie as centerpieces. Churches plan a union service in the morning and many people express gratitude during the holiday.
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Little Willie
Dorothy
Thanksgiving Creole Turkey Recipe Featured
A historical note extols the Creole turkey as a centerpiece for Thanksgiving with stuffing of oysters bread and seasonings. It details ingredients from oysters and bread to onions giblets and pecans plus steps for browning mixing and stuffing before roasting and basting for aroma and texture.
Salt and pepper dressed bird with oyster stuffing delights epicures
A lively note on seasoning a bird with salt and pepper and oyster dressing. It describes the stuffing as delicious when cooked with bread and salt, using red pepper for extra flavor. The dressing or stuffing eaten with rice is highly sought by epicures.
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Epicures
Thanksgiving Day Proclamation History From 1864
The fourth Thursday in November became a fixed national Thanksgiving following Abraham Lincoln's 1864 proclamation. Earlier observances began with Plymouth in 1621 and Massachusetts in the 1630s. events spread regionally, with Washington's 1789 and Madison-era proclamations shaping later federal practice.
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