Gold Discovery Prompts Dredging Along Republican River
The Republican Valley Mining association led by J. S. Spaulding dredges on the O. J. Hamm barge area southeast of Benkelman Nebraska. Tests show returns over $2 per ton with predicted yields of about 30 thousand yards per acre. The group, largely Benkelman residents, operates a five hundred acre site along an ancient river bed.
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O. J. Hamm
Benkelman
Republican Valley Mining Association
J. S. Spaulding
Kansas City
Nebraska Public Works Funds Face Tightening Approval
Washington reports indicate Nebraska may see slower approval of major public works as allocations exceed tentative quotas. Officials estimate Nebraska’s share around 22 million dollars with nearly 30 million already approved, including a 3 million highway allotment. The administration tentatively bases distribution on 25 percent unemployment and 75 percent population. Nebraskans fear Congress must authorize more funds before larger projects proceed.
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Nebraska
Washington
Lincoln Sees Big Federal Aid Pour Into Nebraska
A. E. Anderson state and federal agricultural statistician says federal agencies will pump millions into Nebraska. Debts will be paid and farmers will buy commodities. Wheat benefit checks are arriving and will resume before Christmas. Corn loans at 45 cents per bushel will follow and bring in millions as this year’s crop is near average.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
A. E. Anderson
Anderson
State Revenue Dips in November Balance declines
State Treasurer George E. Hall reports November current revenue fund balance at 2.84 million dollars. Over a million spent from gasoline tax funds and about 0.75 million from federal aid road funds drive a net November drop of 626 thousand dollars.
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Lincoln
George E. Hall
Diseases rise in Nebraska in November says Bartholomew
Lincoln Dr P H Bartholomew state health director reports most diseases increased in Nebraska in November. Chickenpox rose from 48 to 297 cases, diphtheria from 17 to 39, influenza from 8 to 27, measles from 8 to 32, scarlet fever from 68 to 175 and smallpox from 1 to 24. Meningitis and infantile paralysis showed little change and typhoid fever stayed flat while tuberculosis fell from 22 to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
P. H. Bartholomew
Nebraska
Bartholomew
State Car Tax Receipts Rise Across Railroads
State receipts from annual car tax on railroad and other company cars gained this month. Collected totals reached 7804 dollars, up from 5845 dollars last month and 2289 dollars in September. Most taxes expected to be paid by next month end. Richardson county commissioners discussed buying the Burlington railroad bridge near Rulo for a scenic highway on the old Atchison Ruin roadbed. The bridge span, dismantled by Burlington, was said to be available for about 5000 dollars.
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Richardson County Commissioners
Burlington Railroad
Nemaha River
Rulo
Atchinson- Ruio
Burlington
Hearing Set On North Loop Power and Irrigation Project
Secretary Ickes told Senator Norris a Public Works Administration technical board of review will hold a hearing on the North Loop power and irrigation project in Nebraska. Engineer E H Dunmire said the hearing signals continued consideration despite an initial adverse report by examining engineers.
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Ickes
Public Works
Norris
Public Works Administration
Technical Board of Review
North Loop
Nebraska
E. H. Dunmire
FDIC Membership Applications by Midwestern Banks
The FDIC reports 244 Iowa banks applied and 217 examined, 166 Nebraska banks applied with 121 examined, and 129 South Dakota banks applied with 116 examined. Names of admitted banks will be announced together just before the fund begins January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Nebraska beer tax receipts after 3.2 act
State reports 50 741.62 in beer taxes collected in three months since legalization at 93 cents per barrel. Of this, 44 513.43 is turned over to State Treasurer George Hall as net income after administration costs. The 6 228.19 difference covers expenses for September and October with the remainder on deposit in a Lincoln bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
George Hall
W. H. McGaffin
McGaffin
Lincoln Bank
Custer County Receives Civil Works Funds For Local Projects
Custer county is allotted 44000 dollars under the civil works administration with 30000 dollars earmarked for state projects. Plans include regrading and planting the Broken Bow courthouse lawn with 24 workers on alternating shifts to finish before bad weather. Another city project widens muddy Creek, funded at 2100 dollars and opened recently.
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Custer County
Civil Works Administration
Court House
Broken Bow
Pleasant Valley church marks fiftieth anniversary
Pleasant Valley United Brethren church five miles south of Pawnee City celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with services led by Dr. A. P. Vannice York conference superintendent a basket dinner and other events. A. O. Richardson the community farmer is the sole survivor who helped build the first church in 1833 on land given by the late Robert T. Scott. In honor of county pioneer Pleasant Rogers who owned the land before Scott the church was named Pleasant Valley.
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Pleasant Valley
Chadron officials seek federal aid for municipal airfield
City officials of Chadron and Dawes county with Governor Bryan filed the first application for federal funds to establish or improve a municipal aviation field under a national program. The delegation led by Mayor Lowenthal City Treasurer McMillan and County Commissioner Hern requested 7630 to develop city land for a landing field under a civil works allocation.
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Chadron
Dawes County
Bryan
Nebraska
Lowenthal
McMillan
Hern
Oldest Nebraska-born white man celebrates 90th birthday
Otis E. Allis, born in Genoa Nebraska, marked his ninetieth birthday at his daughter’s home. Son of a missionary to Indians, he grew up in Bellevue and Trader’s Point before settling in Pottawattamie County. His eyesite faded in later years. a childhood injury came from an Indian playmate’s arrow. His father was a friend of the Fontenelle family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Otis E. Allis
Genoa
G. C. Plumer
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Allis
Bellevue
Trader’s Point
Lake Manawa
Pottawattamie
Fontenelle
Red Cloud Weather Observer Keeps Unpaid Post 38 Years
Charles H. Ludlow served as Red Cloud weather observer for 26 plus years without pay and never missed a report. The position has existed 38 years, requiring a daily weather wire during the growing season plus crop and stock condition reports and daily records.
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Red Cloud
Charles H. Ludlow
Pork allotment sent to W M Whelan for relief offices
An allotment of 32 643 pounds of partly cured pork arrived at Hastings for distribution to federal relief offices in central Nebraska counties. The distribution quota lists Adams 4000, Hall 6000, Howard 300, Nuckolls 400, Greeley 500, Valley 800, Sherman 500, Custer 1700, Lincoln 4000, Buffalo 4500, Furnas 400, Red Willow 1100, Hayes 500, Hitchcock 900, Franklin 0, Webster 500, Dundy 500, Thayer 500, Fillmore 300.
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Hastings
W. M. Whelan
Nebraska
Adams County
Hall
Howard
Nuckolls
Greeley
Valley
Sherman
Custer
Lincoln
Buffalo
Furnas
Red Willow
Hayes
Hitchcock
Franklin
Webster
Dundy
Thayer
Fillmore
I Talked to Senators and a German Crown Prince
The speaker recounts meeting U S Senators visiting for financial scandal talk and praises Wisconsin Senator Bob La Follette as fair and thoughtful. He also describes an encounter with Ferdinand, Crown Prince of Germany, now 26, who worked at Henry Ford's factory and travels to Mexico City. He notes the prince speaks multiple languages and has a cheerful outlook despite political upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fords
Ferdinand
Prince Ferdinand
Hitler
Germany
Mexico City
Henry Ford
Russia
Icones Biblicae Engravings 1625 German Edition
A well preserved copy of Matthew Merians Icones Biblicae from 1625 Germany features over 200 copper line engravings after the artist designs. The collection showcases biblical subjects rendered in Merians copperplate style for early modern readers.
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Matthew Merians
Germany
No Change is Honey Bees
A German scientist suggests honey bees remain essentially unchanged from their ancient forebears, while most other animals bred by humans have been greatly altered and improved.
Women Live Longer Centenarian Advantage Seen
Medical authorities report more women than men reach 100 years old with about eight women for every man attaining that age. The finding highlights a gender gap in longevity and health outcomes.
Thoughts and gossip from New York social pages
A stream of vignettes and portraits from New York society and nightlife. Mentions include Duke Her rick and Duke Cross, many dogs named Skip py, Lois Long, Elsa Maxwell, J. P. Morgan, Jules Glaenzer, Heywood Broun, Arthur Samuels, and Sid Solomons. Observations on private parties, debutantes, journalists, taxis, and the social ambience of Murray Hill and the Casino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Duke” Herrick
Duke” Cross
Skippy
Lois Long
Elsie Janis
Mary McCormic
Mae West
Elsa Maxwell
Barbly
Frank Case
Frank Sullivan
J. P. Morgan
Arlington
N. J
Jules Glaenzer
Heywood Broun
Bob Scripps
Chicago
Dick Greiner
Carl van Vechten
Kipling
England
Arthur Samuels
Ray Rohn
Christian Reisner
Bide Dudley
Kansas
Lennie Bergman
Erlanger
Arnold Reuben and Sid Solomon in Times Square Parade
The narrative contrasts Arnold Reuben, a sentimental sandwich salon pioneer, with Sid Solomon as they observe the Broadway parade after midnight. Reuben remains unbothered by credit dismissals, insisting, They are my pals.
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Arnold Reuben
Sid Solomon
Reuben
Cops Study English It Won’t Hurt You Guys
Local report notes police officers taking English language classes to improve communication with residents. Training emphasizes clear speech and professional conduct during patrols and community outreach.
Veteran stage stars stage comebacks and banquets notable
Two veteran performers Tom Patricola and Inez Courtney make gallant comebacks this season. Bide Dudley spoke at a Missouri University banquet honoring Walter Williams. A swift mystery S. S. Murder by O Patrick is released. Washington observers say Huey Long is through after a wash-room incident. John Golden to star with Spring Byington, a favorite actress of 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Patricola
Inez Courtney
Bide Dudley
Missouri University
Walter Williams
S. S
O. Patrick
Farrar and Rinehart
Washington
Huey Long
John Golden
Spring Byington
McNaught Syndscate, Inc
Quarrel Rituals in African Tribes Involve Goats and Spitting
In some African customs when a Mweithaga travels to a different village and fights with a rival tribesman, peace is sought by exchanging goats and the aggressor spitting on the other to avert the evil eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Britain’s Noncolonial Indian Provinces Take Stand
Britain does not rule the Indian states covering over a third of the country and almost a quarter of its people, indicating a vast region outside direct British administration.
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Britain
India
When Men Are Lynched A Trial Honeymoon Prohibition Is Dead
A satirical column contemplates Governor Rolph over the San Jose lynching of kidnapers, noting public sentiment while mocking the honeymoon on record for Fifi D Orsay and Maurice Hill. It argues Prohibition is dead though bootlegging and crime persist with high costs to the nation.
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San Simeon
Calif
Rolph
Fifi D’orsay
Maurice Hill
Garden of Eden
Prohibition
Judgment and integrity key to liquor taxation policy
The text argues liquor tax levels and enforcement hinge on official integrity. Excessive taxation may drive crime by opening bootleg profits to Europe and Canada, while hampering distribution could sustain speakeasies. It warns against hindering decent drinking in proper venues, lest indecent drinking rise elsewhere.
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Europe
Canada
Flying cheaper than car travel says Wall Street operator
Ben Smith of New York, after earning millions, invests in gold mines and praises flying as cheaper than auto or rail travel. He passes through San Francisco and Seattle to British Columbia aboard a plane claiming the Fraser River country is the world’s most beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Smith
New York
Wall Street
Mr. Smith
San Francisco
Seattle
British Columbia
Fraser River
England Awakens to Air Warfare Crucial for War
The piece asserts England finally recognizes the importance of air combat and questions when the nation will fully wake up. It contrasts Britain’s warning to Germany against naval expansion with the Kaiser’s defeat, noting the German grand fleet destroyed at Scapa Flow and the end of Kaiser rule.
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England
Germany
Grand Fleet
Scapa Flow
New England Warns Germany On Air Warfare
A New England warning to Germany cautions against aerial attacks, recalling past maritime tactics by the Kaiser and Von Tirpitz and asserting readiness to counter any air threats. The remark frames air power as a new battleground signaling resolve.
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New England
Germany
Kaiser
von Tirpitz
England presses air power with global fleet demand
The article emphasizes Britain’s intent to build a vast air defense and bombing capability. It cites an air fleet of over four thousand ships for France and calls for England to maintain ten thousand planes across pursuit, bombing, and air transport roles. It also urges major British cities to provide swift air defense units to deter invasion.
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England
France
Proposals for a West Coast Air Fleet in Early Cold War Era
The column recalls a suggestion that California Oregon and Washington should raise a substantial air militia to counter Asia. It warns that if airships cross the Pacific in morning mist many questions would confront Washington before declaring air war and creating the needed ships.
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Asia
California
Oregon
Washington
Pacific
President to push air power laws in congress
The President aims to influence the nation to pass air power legislation making the United States first in the air. He plans to use his influence with Congress when time permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Features Syndicate, Inc
WNU
Tides Reach Inland Brazilian and American Rivers
The Amazon River shows tidal effects as far as Obidos in Para state Brazil about 400 miles from the mouth. The Mississippi exhibits tides to Red River Landing in Pointe Coupee Parish Louisiana about 307 miles above the mouth.
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Amazon River
Obidos
State of Para
Brazil
Mississippi River
Red River Landing
Pointe Coupee Parish
Primitive animals among today’s ancient annals
Science identifies egg laying mammals like platypus and echidna among the most primitive. The text also mentions monotremes, plus pouched mammals such as kangaroo and opossum.
Garden Spot of the World and Worries of Modern Life
By Ed Howe a reflective column on love stories poverty and social mores. The piece critiques sensationalism in media and politics while praising American resilience and community in the Garden Spot of the World. It weaves anecdotes about alimony cases sermons and inventive minds.
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ED Howe
Paul Has Guests on Journey to Rome
Lesson centers on Paul’s arrival in Rome and his ministry there. It traces his voyage from Myra to Italy, the storm with Euroclydon, and his steadfast faith, including healing Publius’ father, hospitality from natives, and his conference with Rome’s Jews.
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God
Christ Jesus
Paul
Rome
I. Paul
Alexandria
Myra
Italy
Aristarchus
Luke
Fair Havens
Crete
Pubilus
Puteoli
Til
Jesus
It Is a Good Thing to Let Your Light Shine
A mission meeting features a woman rebuking others in her home for wrong action. After she speaks, the mission superintendent remarks that it is good to let your light shine but cautions not to turn up the wick.
Happiness Found In Quiet Moments And Trust
David Grayson reflects that happiness comes when one pauses from difficult work and looks upward. He emphasizes simple friendship, quietude, and trusting in God as core lessons learned while resting amidst meadows and hills.
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David Grayson
Soul Door and the Hills of God Prayer
The passage speaks of a profound spiritual aim beyond spoken words. It highlights keeping the doors of the soul open to receive divine grace and fragrance from the hills of God.
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Republican
Republican River
McCook
Republican Valley
Colorado
State News
Wit
Rogers
Beverly Hills
Senate
Bob LaFolette
Wisconsin
Wisconsin LaFolettes
Bob
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Efverys
McIntyre
Vienna
Peter Joseph McNamara
McNamara
Murray Hill
Wimpole Street
Sid Solomons
Sid
Jimmy Walker
Park
Sime
Walker
By Antour Brissang
Howe
Bell Syndicate
United States
Congress
Severty
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Heaven
P. B. Fitzwater
Moody Bible Institute of Chicalco
Western Newspaper Union
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