Mexico and France divorce rulings stir New York doubts
A New York analysis surveys how Mexican Sonora and French divorce decrees interact with U.S. law. It notes two Sonoran routes mutual consent and grounds, service by publication, and potential recognition limits amid cross border questions and possible second actions. The piece cites France’s easy venue and risk of property or inheritance disputes for Americans abroad.
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New York
Mexico
Sonora
Yucatan
United States
France
David Jay
Brantée
Europe
Mr. May
Death Valley Scotty Builds Desert Orchard Fame
Tonopah Nevada resident Walter Scott known as Death Valley Scotty gains attention for Ranchero Inferno near Grapevine canyon in Death Valley California producing large crops of figs apples pears peaches and grapes while still claiming a rich gold mine exists. Nevada mining man John G Kirchen visits and notes Scotty remains a mystery and prefers farming over mining.
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Tonopah
Nev
Walter Scott
Death Valley
Scotty
Grapevine Canyon
California
John G. Kirchen
Nevada
Kirchen
Desk once used by Maximilian in Louisiana governor’s office
The governor of Louisiana sits at a Circassian walnut desk famed for its carved craftsmanship. Legends say the desk and two other pieces from Maximilian’s Mexican throne were brought to Louisiana after his execution and placed in the executive offices.
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Maximilian
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Mexico
War Department radio net saves government funds in year
Washington reports the War department radio net originated in 1922 and now handles about 800 messages daily across 12 major stations and 600 subs. It consolidates government communications, handles 12 other departments, and, with navy cooperation, supports inshore and offshore traffic. In 1924-25 the system saved $155,698 in commercial telegraph costs.
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WAR Department
Washington
Department
C. McK. Saltzman
Army
Signal Corps
General Saltzman
Navy
Saltzman
Plane from round-the-world flight sent to Smithsonian
One of the Army planes that completed the round-the-world flight has arrived in Washington to be preserved as a historic relic at the Smithsonian institution. The disassembled aircraft, crated with trailer parts wrapped in cotton, rests on a box car at Bolling Field awaiting space for careful reassembly under Prof. Carl N. Mitman, curator of engineering.
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Washington
Chicago
Smithsonian Institution
Bolling Field
Carl N. Mitman
Ex Hero Attracts Sad Sympathy In Retired Years
A former hero faces mixed public sympathy as years away from the limelight shift opinion about his past exploits. Residents recall achievements while acknowledging the toll of time and memory.
Effort to Keep Doane College Crete Renewed in Nebraska
Advocates renew their push to locate Greater Doane College at Crete with a half million dollar goal. More than 338000 has been subscribed in the initial effort and boosters expect to complete the quota soon after year start. The item notes a separate dedication of the Normal Training School in Fairbury with a remodeled center, practice teaching by pupils, and a program at Richland Center district No 48.
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Elks
Omaha
York
Holly Sugar Corporation
Minutare
Elk Valley
University Place
Wayne
Big” Munn
Nebraska University
Pat McWill
Chicago
Lacey Clarke
Richland
Jefferson County
Custer County
A. T. Stewart Coal Co
Lincoln
Colorado
Frank Hays
Lander
Wyo
University of Nebraska
J.C. Brown
Albion
Y. M. GC
H. M. Graham
Randolph
Nebraska
State
Federal
Division of Agricultural Statistics
Pubic Service Club
Pawnee City
Pawnee
Louis Lustgarten
Lustgarten
Express
Lodgepole
College View
Wood Brothers
J. M. Lampert
John O. Schmidt
Wahoo
Progressive Party
John M. Matzen
Falls City
Nemaha
Keith County
Bridgeport
Morris County
Dawes County
N. W. Rowe
Radiological Society of North American
Cleveland
Ohio
Crab Orchard
Crete
Saline County
J. E B. Hart
Jaanita Grain and Live Stock Association
W. D. Long
Ord
Valley County
Dawson
United States
Department of Labor Monthly
W. A Waite
Doane College
Greater Doane College
Creté
Greater Doane At
Fairbury
Richland Center School
Jeter Son County
Fairbury High School
Nebraska Girl Marries in China Hartington
Miss Helen Hieb daughter of Rev and Mrs Louis Hieb Hartington and a Doane college graduate who serves with the American board of the Congregational church at Foochow China wed George Ratcliff Foochow representative of a British firm in a recent ceremony.
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Nebraska
China
Hartington
Helen Hieb
Louis Hieb
Doane College
the Congregational Church
Foochow
George Ratcliff
Gering I considers purchase of electric system
Gering voters approved bonds to buy the Western Public Service Company's transmission system. The city plans to also buy electricity from the government plant at Guernsey Wyoming once the deal closes.
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Gering
Western Public Service Company
Guernsey
Wyo
Successful Irrigation Season in Bridgeport Highlights Gains
Delegates at the Nebraska Irrigation association convention report one of the most successful irrigation seasons since its advent in Nebraska. The discussion anticipates greater interest for next year. In Madison County Norfolk farming shows growth with 225 more farm owners and 185 more farms in 1925 versus 1920.
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Bridgeport
Nebraska
Nebraska — Irrigation Association
Madison County
Norfolk
Wisner wrestler bets on rematch with Stecher in Omaha
Pat McGill heavyweight wrestler from Wisner Nebraska says he has placed a certified check for 1500 dollars in an Omaha bank to guarantee he can throw champion Joe Stecher twice in ninety minutes. He seeks the bout in Omaha or Des Moines with Stecher.
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Stecher
Omaha
Pat McGill
Wisner, Neb
Joe Stecher
Des Moines
Cost of Schools Lower in Alliance Than State Average
Supt H R Patridge reports Alliance schools spend 45.50 per pupil versus 65.96 state average. The finding highlights efficiency in Alliance compared with other districts across the state.
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Supt
H. R. Patridge
Alliance
Largest Morrill County cow sold to Denver firm
Oscar Lindquist, a Broadwater farmer, sold what is claimed to be Morrill County’s largest cow to a Denver commission house. The six year old animal weighed 1620 pounds.
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Morrill County
Bridgeport
Denver
Oscar Lindquist
Broadwater
Snow Closes Schools as Oshkosh Area is Blocked by Snow
About 12 inches of snow and heavy drifts blocked county roads around Oshkosh causing county schools to close and rural mail deliveries to be disrupted for several days.
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Oshkosh
Ancient Swedish Coin Found On Monroe Farm
A worn bronze coin found years ago by W. J. Jenkinson on his Monroe Nebraska farm was identified by I. E. Blackman of the state historical society as Swedish. minted in 1716 during Charles III's reign. likely dropped by a soldier with a 1720 Spanish caravan in the Loup valley.
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Columbus
W. J. Jenkinson
Monroe
Neb
I. E. Blackman
Historical Society
Loup Valley
Charles III
Sweden
State Budget Totals Over Eleven Million For Nebraska
The state budget bureau reports Nebraska expenditures for July 1 1924 to June 30 1925 totaled 11 282 902 39 dollars. Educational institutions received the largest share at 3 347 627 71 dollars. The legislature and judiciary costs were 157 162 47 and 357 279 70 respectively with other departments and specials making up the remainder.
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Lincoln
State Budget Bureau
Nebraska
Judiciary
Executive
State Firemen Meet at Alliance
Fire fighters from over Nebraska and numbering over a thousand will attend the annual fire men’s convention to be held here January 19 20 and 21. Governor Adam McMullen will attend and will deliver an address.
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Alliance Alliance
Nebraska
Adam McMullen
Lincoln suburb in grip of oil boom as leases bought
The Lincoln suburb experiences a local oil boom as several suburban property leases are acquired by an Oklahoma oil company. The development hints at rising land values and potential community changes amid the energy rush.
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Lincoln
College View
Oklahoma Oil Company
Mennonite Church Ships Clothing to Rosthern Parish
The Mennonite church a German rural district southwest of here has shipped a large consignment of second hand clothing to a church parish at Rosthern Saskatchewan Canada to be distributed to the poor and needy of that vicinity.
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Hoag
Mennonite Church
Here
Rosthern
Saskatchewan
Canada
Verdon Farmer Tops County With 771 Bushels From 8 Acres
Falls City farmer Walter Bauer living near Verdon reports harvesting 771 bushels of corn from an 8 acre field an average yield of 9614 bushels per acre.
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Falls City
Walter Bauer
Verdon
Popular Bungalow Plan Adaptable to Taste
Article by William A. Radford explains selecting a bungalow plan and altering it to suit individual ideas. It describes a frame bungalow with wide siding, a broad front porch, light filled living room with a fireplace and library, a separate library, two bedrooms, bathroom, dining room with sideboard space, and a compact kitchen leading to a screened porch and breakfast room.
Did You Forget Any of This List in Home Plan
A long catalog of household items and fixtures such as ash hoists ash receivers awning cards auto turn tables kitchen tables ironing boards closets laundry equipment refrigerators windows roofs weather vanes and other fittings. The list reads like a guide for home planning or cataloging features to consider in dwelling construction or renovation.
Breakfast Nook Ideal Addition to the Home
The breakfast nook gains popularity as homes seek comfort and brighter kitchens. A sunlit corner near the kitchen or a small room with table and benches creates a cheerful morning meal area. Daylight is key. use soft warm gray walls and lighter woodwork with a window.
Armor Paint Guards Roof From Decay and Rust
The piece extols Armor Paint as the best armor for any roof whether wood or tin. It cautions that even the best coating wears away and must be renewed to prevent decay and rust from making the roof a sieve that lets in the elements and harms the interior.
Electric lump output claim by US and Canada
A brief report states the United States and Canada together produce half of the world total of electric lumps.
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United States
Canada
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