How We Cut Local Taxes in Thurston County Neb
A Nebraska county recounts a citizen led plan during the 1920s depression to reduce tax bills. Residents audited school district spending, exposed hidden property, and crowdfunded bridge cost reductions saving tens of thousands. The effort boosted trust and showed taxes hinge on local oversight.
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Thurston County
Nebraska
Middle
Farm Bureau
William Wingett
County Farm Bureau
State Department
Bendeen Fame
County General Fund
County Agricultural Society
Lany
Bowens Eece Maser Enrneesascnacasians
Walthill
Eerenerenen Nenee
Getting true riches by riches toward God
A devotional essay urges prioritizing spiritual wealth over material wealth. It contrasts earthly gain with faith, good works, and knowledge of scripture, citing figures like Noah, Abraham, Paul, and Bunyan to illustrate riches that endure beyond life. It argues poverty in this world can yield true riches in faith and service.
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Apostle James
Peter
Noah
Abraham
Ghaldea
Paul
Timothy
Christiang
God
Jesus Christ
Dwight L. Moody Isti
Moses
Christ
Egypt
Israel
John Bunyan
Bedford Jalil
Carnegie
Rockefeller
Bible Practical Quote by Victor Hugo Highlighted
A fragmented quote discusses Jesus fitting every day and all people in life’s various stations and conditions. It cites Hugo and blends remarks on religion being practical for shopkeepers, fields, and daily living. The text reflects literary references and a call to relevance.
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Shakespeare
Victor ‘Hugo
Jesus
Christian Faith Brings Joy Beyond Trials
A short meditation notes that faith gives life purpose and joy beyond possessions and hardship, praising enduring belief. It emphasizes Christian strength and crowns of merit as rewards for steadfast faith.
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Oh Christian
Gery
Tedla
Marshall Cemetery Association General Rules
The Marshall Cemetery Association enforces strict conduct and maintenance rules. Driving is limited to driveways at walking speed, with prohibitions on handling monuments when ground is soft, and no flowers plucked or plants harmed. Burial permits cost 4 to 11 dollars depending on type and include digging and loading.
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Association
Rules and Regulations for Cemetery Lots and Use
Prescribing lot conditions and privileges for cemetery ownership. Rules cover leveling graves, prohibition of trees without notice, removal of detriment, erection of monuments, ban on footstones, lot use strictly for burial, no selling or transferring without board consent, restricted interments to family unless written permission obtained, and deeds interpreted as granting use to original purchaser.
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Board of Trustees
Perpetual Endowment Fund Established for Marshall Cemetery
Marshall Cemetery trustees create The Lot Owners Perpetual Endowment Fund to maintain lots for owners and descendants. Prospective contributors may consult trustees Roy L. Hunt, secretary, for details and the rules booklet.
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Marshall Cemetery
Form. Gall
Roy L. Hunt
Della Cooper and others visit Martinsville area April 4, 1924
Miss Della Cooper of Casey spends Saturday with relatives in Martinsville. Horace Warters and family visit from Robinson. Mrs. Rella Burger and daughter stay with Comer and Cooper families in Effingham. Mrs. Mary Wilkins dies at Martinsville. funeral held Tuesday. Riley Sharp and Meade Sharp return from California. Orion Wiser welcomed a baby girl born March 27. Jessie Books attends funeral in Martinsville from Terre Haute. Charles Rowe visits from Terra Haute.
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Della Cooper
Casey
Horace Warters
Robinson
Rella Burger
Effingham
W. O. Comer
R. J. Cooper
Terre Haute
Tom Tibbs
Greencastle
Ind
B. D. Bennett
C. J. Ford
Edward Shinkle
Mary Wilkins
Meade Sharp
Riley
California
Orion Wiser
Rowe RN
Terra Haute
Wilkins
Charles Rowe
Ed “Euier
Nes
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A. i. Keefe
Wee Nenwesesas
Marshall Cemetery Association
RULES
Perpetual Care
Martinsville
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