Congressman's Warning to Governor Over Simmons Case
Congressman Edgar Howard pins moral blame on Governor McMullen for Simmons execution, arguing guilt lies with the law and judicial process not the governor. The piece defends circumstantial evidence in trials, defends the board of pardons, and questions sympathy for the condemned versus the victim.
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Edgar Howard
Columbus
McMullen
Walter Ray Simmons
Lincoln
Simmons
Gov. McMullen
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Simmon
Howard
Nebraska
Terefere
America
Norris Refuses To Align With La Follette As Party Divides
In a press letter Senator George W Norris declines the La Follette mantle and critiques party loyalty. He questions party as an instrument of government while urging independence and criticizes Republicans for ingratitude and perceived infidelity, signaling potential political realignment. The piece cites the York Republican and notes registration penalties for local vehicle owners and farm consumer queries.
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George W. Norris
LaFollettee
Wisconsin
Norris
Republican Party
York
Dad Strikes Ill fate in The Medder With Oil Well Tale
A rural poem narrates a family digging in the meadow seeking oil. The father yells Betsy to shovel as word spreads, neighbors rush to witness the dig. After hours of toil the earth yields petroleum causing both triumph and tragedy in a humorous, faded-country style.
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Dad
Medder
Betsy
Changes in the Law On Auto Licenses Take Effect
New laws start July 1 affecting auto licenses. Passenger car licenses drop by $2 per year and all light trucks when loaded to power weight limits change requirements for owners and dealers.
Morrill Hall Project Draws 250 Congratulatory Letters
Chas. H. Morrill of Stromsburg has received over 250 congratulatory letters since plans to erect a museum building on the University of Nebraska Campus were announced. Notable responses come from General Pershing and Vice President Dawes, with praise for Morrill’s long support of Nebraska fossils and relics. Dr. Henry F. Osborne mails a valued note on Morrill’s early recognition of the state’s relics and Nebraska resources.
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Chas. H. Morrill
Stromsburg
University of Nebraska
Morrill
General Pershing
Persistent advertising as defense against mail order rivals
The piece argues that mail order success hinges on persistent follow-up advertising and that home merchants can adopt catalog strategies. It stresses that regular newspaper ads maintain buyer familiarity, boost sales, and allow comparison with periods of non advertising, noting mail order houses offer no better bargains.
Putt Mossman to Exhibit at Nebraska State Fair
The Lincoln Trade Review notes no surplus to export this year and warns farmers about wheat pricing. Putt Mossman, national horseshoe champion, will appear at the Nebraska State Fair September 6 to 11 for exhibition pitching. Local readers urged to contact the state fair secretary for entry rules. A farmer near council area threshed 588 bushels from six acres, an 98 bushels per acre. The column closes with a humorous aside about a boy and butter.
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Lincoln Trade Review
Mossman
Nebraska
State Fair Board
Lincoln
Tom Meacham
Tom
Osceola Stores Preview New Fall and Winter Goods
Osceola merchants showcase fresh styles for the 1925 fall and winter season as Polk county residents plan visits during fair week. Shoppers are urged to inspect the latest arrivals while in Osceola for the county fair.
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Polk County
Osceola
Local births and visits feature in community notes
Mr and Mrs Roy Sargent announce the birth of a son on August 12. James Adams visits sister Mrs Franklin Williams from Grand Island. Colin J Campbell and son Colin Jr stay with his mother Mrs Wm Campbell and sister Miss Janie. Fred Schuman travels to Nevada Missouri for a family reunion with relatives. Musetta Ball returns from Boise Idaho for a two week vacation with Osceola relatives. she works in an insurance office in the west and likes the region.
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Roy Sargent
James Adams
Grand Island
Franklin Williams
Colin J. Campbell
Colin Jr
Wm. Campbell
Janie
Fred Schuman
Nevada
Mr. Schumann
Fred
Calcium and Phosphorus Deficiency and Animal Growth
The text notes that lack of essential substances harms health as much as their presence robs vitality. Calcium and phosphorus, key minerals for growth, cause slow growth, rickets, anemia, and infection susceptibility in pigs and cattle when deficient. It mentions historical recognition of lime in calf and pig diets and cites a stray anecdote about a tramp and a hard faced woman.
Editor's Blessing for News and Community Ties
The Rising City Independent extols merchants, correspondents, and social reporters for boosting local coverage. It urges timely submissions, editor cooperation, and active community participation to create a lively, well reported town newspaper.
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Rising City Independent
Rising City to vote on 45000 school building bond
The Independent reports a bond issue in Rising City to fund a $45,000 school building. The measure seeks voter approval to proceed with construction and related costs.
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Rising City
the Independent
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Howard Yates
D.C
Osceola Record
Senator Norris
Jim
Ile
Squire Jones
Harrer
Brown
Miss Jones
Rye
Marm
Miss Prim
Stubbits
China
Clover
Ile Well
Beveridge
She Osceola Frank
Duncan Produce Co
John Deere
Rystrom Company
Nebru
Fordson Tractor
Shelby
O J. Morris
Havens
Little’s Island
Valley
Ben McCormick
Wm. Silverstrand
Alma Dolan
Jash
Hoke Smelting & Refining
Coltsege
Michigan
Omaha
Willie
Fullerton News-Journal
Veterinary Department
F. H. Oberg
the Prince OF Wales
First National Bank
H. C. Duncan Produce Co
Jrs
Crouse-Tex Drug CO
Rae Tale
Flint, Mich
Enegrote
Chevrolet
Hinev Swanson
Stromsbur
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