Qualified Laymen to Help Exemption Efforts Across Nebraska Counties
Governor Keith has released a roster of lawyers and qualified laymen in 93 counties who will assist exemption boards and draft registrants mid month. Each county lists a chairman and several associates, all volunteers, including judges and clerks, with statewide coverage from Antelope to York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith, Neville
Adams
John Snider
Raymond M. Tibbetts
James E. Addie
Hastings
Cea
Antelope
J. F. Boyd
R. M. Kruger
O. A. Williams
Neligh
Arthur
George F. Walker
A. J. Staples
Charles Harding
Banner
S. ‘E.' Crass
Joseph Dolezal
Harrisburg
Blaine
William Turner
C. H. Riggs
George C. Waters
Brewster
Boone
F. A. Daten
F. D. Williams
A. E. Garton
Albion
Box Butte
Eugene Burton
John A. Davies
O. A. Harrington
Butte
Brown
Benjamin H. Burritt
A.ye Scattergood
John .M. Cotton
Ainsworth
Buffalo
John N. Dryden
F. I. Hamer
Edward R. McDermott
Kearey
Burt
I. D. Pratt
W. M. Hopewell
B. C
Weeping Water
D. C. Dwyer
Plattsmouth
Pet Oe
Cedar
F. O'Gara
B. B. Boyd
H. E. Burkett
Hartington
Chase
J.M. Bender
P. W. Scott
Charles W. Meeker
Imperial
Cherry
B. D. Clark
John M. Tucker
James C
Quigley
Valentine
Cheyenne
C. S. Radcliffe
W. P. Miles
J. L. McIntosh
Sidney
Clay
A. C. Epperson
Clay Center
Robert G. Brown
Sutton
Clay C. Stewart
Edgar
Colfax
B. F. Farrell
George W.werts
John C. Sprecher
Schuyler
Wisner
F. L Farley
Bancroft
Custer
N. D. Ford
Squires
C. L. Gutterson
Brokenow
Dakota
William P. Warner
An E. Evans
Sidney T. Frum
Dakota Y. Dawes
E. M. Slattery
W. P. Rooney
Justin E. Porter
Chadron
Beavery
Gage
Samuel Rinaker
State Board Advances Itemized Personal Property Assessments
Secretary O E H Bernecker led the state board to direct assessors to itemize household goods and agricultural tools and machinery when valuing personal property. The plan, piloted in several counties, improved equity and uncovered previously escaped property. Next spring assessors will use printed blanks attached to personal property schedules, with farmer blanks for agricultural tools and machinery values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E H. Bernecker
State Board of Assessment
Governor offers $200 reward for Chobar murder arrest
Governor Neville announces a state reward of $200 for the arrest and conviction of Louis W. Chobar, charged with the murder of Albert A. Blender, a wealthy Benedict Neb. farmer, on Thanksgiving Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville
Louis W. Chobar
Albert A. Blender
Benedict
Secretary of State Pool Reports Six Month Revenue Increase
Governor Neville receives the six month report showing $128 913.93 collected and deposited to the treasury. Comparisons show 1914 $95 220.39 and 1915 $107 243.43 and 1916 $116 317.57. The 1917 period is $18 596.30 higher than 1916 and $33 693.54 higher than 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pool
Neville
Treasury
Statewide drive for 30,000 Red Cross surgical dressings
Women statewide are urged to labor two weeks to finish 30,000 surgical dressings for the National Red Cross. The central division aims for 1,000,000 dressings in fifteen days and Nebraska’s quota is 30,000. Omaha should provide 17,250 dressings, Lincoln 6,000, and other cities in proportion to their organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Red Cross
Red Cross
Nebraska
Omaha
Lincoln
Move of last 15 percent of draft may occur at any time
Local exemption boards received governor's instructions stating the final 15 percent of the draft could move at any date. Boards must ensure men under their jurisdiction are not included in that final movement if they wish to remain exempt.
Government to seize and repurpose confiscated whisky
The War Department will take confiscated whisky and destroy it or redistill for military use. Governor Neville will authorize transfer of liquors seized under Nebraska law after they serve as court evidence. A carload or more of whiskey and other spirits in Omaha may be turned over to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Neville
H. P. McCain
The
United States
Nebraska
Omaha
Hastings doctor reassigned to Lincoln asylum role
Dr Lawrence W Sidwell, the first physician at Hastings insane asylum, has been transferred to Lincoln asylum to take the place of Dr Pillsbury who has been promoted to superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence. W. Sidwell
Hastings Insane Asylum
Lincoln Asylum
Pillsbury
Nebraska draft boards urged to speed enlistments
Governor Neville received a telegram from Provost Marshal Crowder warning Nebraska draft boards not to discourage enlistments in the final days. The message says boards should avoid delaying volunteers who wish to join any branch, as President Wilson seeks to use all voluntary enlistments for army and navy service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville
Marshal Crowder
Nebraska
Wilson
Campaign Against German Carp Inspires Lake Culling Effort
Game Warden Koster leads a campaign to exterminate carp in Jackson Lake Dakota County. He removed twenty thousand carp, then restocked the water with other game fish. Carp are sold as meat substitutes amid high prices, with markets said to be limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koster
Jackson Lake
Dakota County
State board swaps bonds for higher interest securities
The state board of educational lands and funds exchanged 500000 of government liberty bonds for higher yielding home securities. It also swapped 50000 in government land bank bonds for greater interest. Liberty bonds offered 3 percent but exchanged for 4 percent bonds. land bank bonds offered 4 percent and were exchanged for 5 percent bonds issued by Nebraska counties school districts and municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Liberty
Land Bank
Nebraska
Nebraska War News and Local Notes Condense State Update
Lincoln school board bars German teaching in most grades. high school only as selective study. Pretrial for itinerant preacher Crowe after warning against combatant service. Omaha recruits surge. city records show large turnout. War economy items include price controls, food pledges, and Red Cross drives. Local incidents cover arrests, school contracts, drought era farming, and infrastructure updates statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln. School
Council of
Defense
L. Crowe
Chanute
Kan
Fort Omaha
Fort Crook
Omaha
British Premier Endorses Wilson in Peace Debate
London reports Premier David Lloyd George addressed Grey’s Inn benchers on peace policy. He backed President Wilson while rejecting a midway course with the marquis of Lansdowne. Asquith aligned with Lansdowne, urging unity with Wilson, urging a firm victory over defeat. He warned against pacifist extremism and half measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
David Lloyd-George
Grey’s Inn
Marquis of Lansdowne
Asquith
Marquis ‘of Lansdowne
Wilson
Halifax Casualties Reach 1500 in Disaster
Halifax reports official estimates of 1500 dead from the disaster after body recovery and station checks. Many recovered remains remain unidentified while relief acts proceed swiftly with shelter, clothing, and food, aided by volunteers and nurses. reconstruction and search efforts continue despite snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
Sailors at Great Lakes to get five day holiday
Chicago report says Captain William P. Moffett promises a five day home holiday for all 20 000 jackies at the Great Lakes naval training station. Half will take Christmas leave from December 22 to 27 and the other half will depart after the first contingent returns, with New Year’s leave from December 28 to January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
William P. Moffett
Germans Preparing for Offensive From Geneva Front
Swiss travelers report immense German preparations for an offensive on the western front. Ammunition provisions and materials are concentrated in upper Rhine towns, with military trains passing west frequently. Ordinary freight traffic has been suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Switzerland
Germany
Upper Rhine
Will Take Over Irrigation Dith Washington
Secretary Lane approves the Omaha Agreement between bond holders and the Scotts Bluff county farmers irrigation district. After certain issues are settled the United States will take over the big ditch and develop and operate it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lane
Observance of Christmas As A Sacred Gift
A Philadelphia Press letter by George Cashel condemns modern Christmas excess. He argues true observance centers on humility worship and good works, suggesting Lent like reflection before feasting and celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus the Savior
Jesus
God
George Cashel
Philadelphia Press
The Tourists' Christmas Across the World
The piece describes how Christmas is observed globally since the United States rose as a world power. It notes official touches by American officials in the Philippines, Tutulla, Hawaii, Guam, and Sulu, and mentions American communities in Paris, Rome, London, and Berlin celebrating with ceremony alongside Independence Day recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hundred Islands
Philippine
Tutulla
Hawaii
Guam
Pacific
Sulu
Paris
Rome
London
Berlin
Ecuador Breaks Ties With Germany
Ecuador announces severance of diplomatic relations with Germany. The government states the move reflects new policy and will impact ongoing official engagements between Quito and Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecuador
Quayaquil
Germany
Jerusalem under martial law to govern until peace
The Times reports Jerusalem will be treated as under British military occupation and martial law until a general peace. General Allenby will appoint a military governor while the British flag flies over the city and French and Italian flags adorn their national properties such as convents and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
London
The
Times
Allenby
Quieting Fears of Austro-Hungarians
A. Mitchell Palmer the alien property custodian assures Austro Hungarians living in the United States that declaring war on Austro Hungary will not change the status of Austro-Hungarian citizens here. He states they are not included within the term enemy and their property in their homeland will not be molested or interfered with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
A. Mitchell Palmer
Tenor John McCormack Donates 100000 to Red Cross
John McCormack announced a personal gift of 100000 dollars to the American Red Cross and will tour the nation for patriotic concerts from Atlantic to Pacific opening December 18 in Washington. He stated he will continue singing until the amount is earned for Red Cross use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Red ‘Cross
John’ McCormack
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Ssage
Frank J
Cheney
F. J. Cheney, & Co
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
Saul
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
New Jersey Garden State Farms Highlighted By New York Post
The New York Evening Post notes New Jersey’s vegetable industry is sizable with 100000 bushels of onions from one farm, 160 acre pea crops by truckers in South Jersey, and large potato and canning tomato acreages. It cites 40 to 90 acre fields of various crops, an expansive overhead irrigation farm, and growers with winter crops. The State Horticultural Society meeting in Newark showcases high quality vegetables from small and large producers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
New’ York Evening, Post
New Jersey State Agricultural College
State Horticultural Society
Newark
What Father Said at Sunday School Discussion
A Sunday school class discussed food conservation. A teacher asked if parents say grace before meals and one child quoted his father saying not to eat too much since butter is scarce, illustrating frugal feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benjamin J. Cunningham
J. Leo Cleary
Rand Island
WV. Dobry
John Templin
Paul
Jefferson
W. H. Barnes
C. H. Denney
W. H. Moss
Fairbury
Johnson
al N. Dafoe
Oscar Douglax
Tecumseh
L. A
Varner
Sterling
CeVee
L. A. Flansburg
George E. .French
J. C. Beeler
North Platte
A. S. Moon
Frank W. Hoobler
Taylor
E. D. Brown
David Simms
Nelson
Samuel R. Buck
A. A. Bischof
W. H
Pitzer
Pawnee
Frank A. Barton
John B.’ Raper
J. C. Dort, Pawnee City. Perkins—Judge BE. W. Hull, Chairman; Myles S. Keller
Charles Eppler
Grant
Phelps
E. W. Beghtel
A. J. Shaffer
W. A. Dilworth
Holdrege
Pierce
G. J. Kelley
C.H. Doyle
Plainview
C. S Stillman
Platte
I. J. Alberts
Ott Lightner
August Wagner
Columus
Polk
M. E. Bittner
M. A. Mills, Jr
John Tongue
Osceola
Red‘ Witlow
C. EF. Eldred
J. F. Cordeal
John Rice
McCook
Richardson
John Wiltse
R. C. James
B. Cain
Falls City
Rock
F. N., Morgan
Pedier
Robert Hatthews
Loup City
Sioux
R. B. Snurr
F. Baker
Harrison
M. J. O’connell
Montrose
es _ Stanton
DeWitt Co. Chase
Jnne A. Ehrhardt
Virgil L Horton
Stanon
Cash
Z Yhayer
Peter Iarrison
E. P. Clements
George A. Munn
Ord
Clark C
Hanlon
HE. B. Kerrigan
E. C. Jackson
Wayne
James Britton
Fred S. Berry
H. B. Siman
Winside
Webster
A. D. Ranney
H. Blackledge
Frank J. Munda
Food Administration
G. W. Wattles
Board of ‘Education
Sutherland
Neb
D. W. Woods
Denver
Col
Stromsburg Commercial Club
O. E. Mickey
Stromsburg
Farmers’ Irrigation District
Tri-State
Kearney
Beatrice Knights of Columbus
Cortland
Barneston
Nebraska State Veterinarians’ Association
Austria
Farnam
H. Antler
Camp Funston
Fort
Riley
Kansas
Western Potash Company
Antioch
Sheridan County
Wattles
Humbolt
Frank L. Haller
Board of Regents
State University
Weston
Home Guards
J. F. Letton
State Food Conservation Committee
Oconto Village
J. L. Paine
John Rohlke
Douglas ‘County
Allen School Board
Wymore
County
Bar
Aist
Army
Navy
Flora?Kalk
Ensign
Staunton
Kalk
Jacob ‘Jones
U.S. ‘Service
City
Milford High School
Central City
Tel Jed Sokal
Turner Society
John Krenk
Abbie
Butler County
Richard Azim
Brock
Nemaha County
Young Womens’ Christian “Association
Union Pacific
Buda
Buffalo County
Jim Lawson
West Point
Missouri
Beatrice
J Jacob Schaffer
U. S. Navy
U. S
Florence
German Lutheran School
Pender
County Council
Farm “Loan Movement
West Point National
Farm ~Loan Association
U.S. ‘ District
Allen
POL
Icy
Jackies
Yvackies
Reb. Br
Howard Buffield
New York World
Manger
Biece
Mary
Clinton Scollerd
Alaslee
Cascara
Roem
Mr. Hill
Rind Issary
Absorbine, JR
Springfield
Maia
W. F. Young
Temple Street
Fletcher
Baltimore
Polytechnic Institute
Britain
Lorin
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