Columbus celebrates 90th anniversary of nearly capital status
Columbus Nebraska marks its 90th year with Aug 27 to 30 celebrations recalling George Francis Train and the failed bid to move the national capital here. The festival highlights pioneer attire, rail and depot lore, Buffalo Bill ties, and local figures amid jubilee plans.
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Tim Bank
Columbus
Colursties
Platte
George
Ued
Ined
Unital
United States
Credit Mobilier
Edit Foncier
Train
New York
Nork
Andemy Jackson
George Francis Train
Four Rules To Reduce Weight For A Healthier Life
The article outlines four rules to reach normal weight: avoid extremes of excess or lax living, follow a special diet, and establish irregular exercise and health habits. It cautions against rapid weight loss harming health and mentions a protective daily caloric intake and reliance on a reliable dairy source.
Fathers Will Reform Yokohama Enlist Dates and Draft Call
Enlisted fathers with 1 to 12 months of service as of Sept 30 will be called in the coming rank for shipment to the theater. About 7000 men are affected and the aim is to clear the U S Bil army of all non volunteer enlisted fathers. The plan targets those with 20 months or more of service as of Sept 10 may be discharged if they accept employment here.
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Yokohama
Chis
U.S
Three Generations Share Birthday in Ware Family
In England the Ware family marked a rare three generation birthday coincidence as Cather, her son, and granddaughter all celebrated on the same day. The event highlighted family ties across generations in a cheerful observance.
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England
Ware Cather
Episcopal Church Weighs Presbyterian Union and Divorce Rule
Philadelphia report on the 55th general convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church outlines a possible union with the Presbyterian Church and a liberalization of remarriage after divorce. It covers proposed governance changes, bishop elections, and a study of unity across denominations.
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Episcopal Church of
Ues
Weighs Presbyterian Merger
Nathan Oatis
Philadelphia
George Washingstonn
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States’ of America
Christchurch
University of Pennsylvania
Presbyterian Church
Episcopal Church
Henry St. George .Tucker
Richimland
Franklin J. Clarke
Montclair
N. J
House of Bishops
Houston Hall
Irvine Hall
United States
Ission Fields
Presbyterian Department of Church Coojporation
Cleveland
Lambeth Conference
World Anglican Communion
Church of England
London
Authority
Joint Commission of Holy Matrimony
Local Magician Performs Close Table Tricks in Chicago
Uncle Ray notes a restaurant visit in Chicago where Magician Max Schulten, owner, entertains guests at a table. He performs card tricks with changing counts, and a stunt using a card tossed toward a wall board ending as ace of spades. The writer hints at secretive magic practices and cites Howard Thurston on sharing methods.
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Chicago
Max Schulten
Max
Bad Ning Caves
Uidle
Howard Thurston
ROME LEALICT LEAFLET REQUEST APPROACHED IN LETTER
A letter to Uncle Ray via La Crosse Tribune asks for a copy of the leaflet Rome and the Olden Romans. The sender encloses an addressed envelope with a three cent stamp and requests a reply with a street or Rural Free Delivery address.
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Rome
Uncle Ray
la Crosse
La_ Crosse
Wis
Hundreds Of Portable Mills Fuel North Wisconsin Boom
Wabeno Wisconsin reports a surge in small portable sawmills postwar, with veterans and families operating two to four man teams. Mills produce thousands of feet daily, supplying timber for building and pulp mills, lifting older forests into a new economic chapter. Aspen dominates now, bringing substantial revenue to many northland towns as acreage shifts from neglect to profit and banks finance popple lands.
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Tribune
Wabeno
Wis
Wisconsin
Mike
Upper
Federal Forest
Eithe
North Country
George Houghton
Goodmin Lumber Company
Goodman
Goodsman
Plans for Expansion of State Militia in Wisconsin
Madison sources say reorganization and expansion of the Wisconsin state militia will begin very soon. Gov. could appoint a new guard chief, with Col. John Mullen as likely choice among candidates. federal funds and postwar changes to include air squadrons loom large.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Tobn Mullen
Warttime
Selective Service Organization
National Guard
Immell
Ralph M. Immell
Goodland
Congress
Groass
War Department
Washington
George White to Serve Year in Jail Camp for Hit and Run
George White, 52, famed for the musical Scandals, will serve a one year term in a San Diego county jail camp for killing newlyweds Claude McLester Lee and Leona Lee in a hit and run crash on July 21. Superior Judge Joe L. Shell denied probation, noting White’s claim he slept at the wheel. The $600 fine will be paid by Bobbie Garcia. letters from Bing Crosby and others supported probation.
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San Diego
Calif
George White
San Diegeo County
Moon
John Holl
Bobbie Garcia
White
Holl
Joe L. Shell
Claude McLester Lee
Leona
Aman
Bing Crosby
Bob Hope
Jack Benny
Harry Richmond
Jack Warner
Fanny Brice
Decline in Surinam Gold Mining Tied to High Provision Costs
In Surinam miners abandon gold pursuit as the cost of provisions and supplies far outweighs the low gold prices, prompting reduced activity and discouraged mining efforts.
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Natch
Guiana
Surinam
Milk Mixture Claims Cure for Ulcers and More
A claimed medical discovery markets a milk based mixture said to treat stomach ulcers and other ailments. It promises rapid relief and can be prepared at home using a packet of LURIN sold by a referenced vendor. The text touts ease of use and broad healing claims.
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Bas
Hyde
Luis
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