Washington and world peace policy debated in 1916
Nebraska lawmakers back Reavis plan to end free garden seed distribution. Wilson urges faster progress on the legislative program and contemplates a world peace league postwar. Hitchcock proposes Annapolis cadet selections. tax and revenue plans for inheritance and bonds move forward. Stock exchange records and Danish West Indies name change are discussed amid tariff and defense prep debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union News Service
Washington
Nebraska
Congress
Nebraska House of Representatives
Danish West Indies
Dewey Islands
Admiral Dewey
Representative Allen
Ohio
Wilson
Foreign Affairs Committees
Swiss Minister Orders Reservists Home From Abroad
Foreign Swiss Minister Ritter acting on instructions from his government has ordered all reservists on conditional leave to return immediately. In related news, a Brazilian steamer reported off Rio Grande do Norte encountering two cargo vessels and two auxiliary ships flying the American flag, suspected German origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritter
America
Maranzao
Pernambuco
Rio Grande del Norte
British warships chase German raider Moewe in South Atlantic
Despite eleven British warships converging on the South Atlantic to hunt the German destroyer that sank the Voltaire and other Entente ships, marine circles grow uneasy as unconfirmed overnight reports claim the Moewe may not be acting alone and could have support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janeiro
South Atlantic
Moewe
Appam
Atlantic
Georgia
Prohibition Bill Seeks Municipal Responsibility for Liquor Damages
Law makers consider making cities liable for damages from liquor drinking unless local authorities prove diligent enforcement. The proposal aims to close open joints and shift accountability from sellers to municipalities to spur stricter compliance and curb illegal sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Two-Cent Fare Act Affects Nebraska Railways
Senator Beal of Custer introduced a bill authorizing the state railway commission to raise or lower the two cent passenger fare in Nebraska. The 1907 law lacks discretionary power for rate changes and has faced federal litigation after injunctions by Missouri Pacific and Rock Island. Governor Shildon hesitated to veto in 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Board
Beal
Custer
State Railway Commission
Nebraska
Supreme Court of
Shildon
Missouri Pacific
Rock Island
Favor Constitutional Convention Bill Heads To Next Reading
Unanimous vote by the house as a committee of the whole approves house roll No. 2 for a constitutional convention, sent to third reading with no opposition. The plan would let voters decide at the 1918 general election. Representatives Martin Flansburg and Richmond spoke, citing strong statewide support and a six year timeline to establish a new government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Martin
Flansburg
Richmond
Pay Old Soldiers' Expenses Bill Proposed for Reunion Trip
A measure by Jacobson and Fred Johnson would set aside 20000 for civil war veterans to cover railroad fare and incidental costs to attend the national reunion at Vicksburg next fall. The funds would apply to both Union and Confederate veterans who have lived here for at least one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Jacobson
Dawson
Fred Johnson
Adams
Counties Must Pay Up Stanton and Gage counties
Stanton county was sued for 2214 principal and 5448 interest while Gage county faced 3438 principal and 5154 interest in the supreme court action upholding referee Jefferson Brody while noting accounts run for nearly thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton
Gage Counties
Commonwealth
Supreme Court
Jefferson Brody
Stanton County
Gage County
Recommended Course in Journalism Approved by Faculty
A journalism certificate and an A. B. degree were approved by the arts college faculty and will be recommended to the university senate. Eighteen hours of journalism form the major. Courses include newswriting news editing editorial writing special articles and the history of journalism with rhetoric history natural sciences and economics as requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faculty of the Arts College of the State University
University Senate
Sheridan County Farmers Push Lincoln Capitol Project
Sheridan county farmers and businessmen who attended Lincoln sessions of organized agriculture declared unanimously for erecting a new capitol at Lincoln. They pledged first loyalty to home county and western Nebraska while backing a progressive plan to replace the dilapidated legislature building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan County
Organized Agriculture
Lincoln
Legislature of
Nebraska
Organ Organized Agriculture Week Draws Record Attendance
Prof. C W Pugsley formal head of the committee says attendance at organized agriculture week sessions reached 15 000 this year. He notes the session marked the largest gathering of farmers for educational purposes in US history. Herbert Quick reported his St Pauls church rural credits talk drew his largest audience to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Pugsley
United States
Pugsley
Herbert Quick
St. Paul’s Church
Nebraska farm bureau association forms to boost county agent work
A new Nebraska farm bureau association emerged last week at a university farm meeting. It brings together officers and directors of county farm bureaus to share ideas and expand county agent work statewide. The state has about 2,500 farmers who are members of county bureaus employing agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Farm Bureau Association
University Farm
Neill T. Sommer
St. Joseph
Lincoln
Hall
Indiana
Bert Collicut
Bladen
Rogers
Farmers’ ‘Athletic Club
Dix
Farmers’ State Bank
Nebraska
F. W. Upson
University of Nebraska
Nebraska Bottlers' Association
Omaha
Frank I. Ringer
South Omaha
A. F. Elliott
Minatare
Bond & Scott
Wood River
Marie Weeks
Norfolk
A. H. Backhouse
Pierce
I. O. Gardner
Wayne
Fred Marshall
Niobrara
J. A. Stahl
West Point
Northeast Nebraska Editorial Association
R. H. Steinmeyer
Holmesville
Kansas City
Nebraska Bottlers’ Association
Grand Island Commercial Club
David Kaufmann
John R. Geddes
Elmer Williams
Blum-Reardon Company
Dodge County Court House
Fremont
Deshler
Dodge County
Beatrice Country Club
Bureau to Receive Special Funds for Legislature
The legislative reference bureau plans to hire J. H. Broady of Lincoln C. L. Rine and J. P. Palmer of Omaha to aid in bill drafting. Director Sheldon says it needs 1500 more than two years ago to run through the session and the house claims committee will recommend a special appropriation for the needed amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Reference Bureau
J. H. Broady
Lincoln
C. L. Rine
J. P. Palmer
Omaha
Sheldon
Bureau
House Claims Committee
Nebraska Bill Funds Buffalo Bill Monument Honor
Mr Bulla of Douglas introduces a bill to appropriate 25000 as Nebraska share of a 100000 fund from Nebraska Colorado Wyoming and Denver for a Buffalo Bill monument on Mount Lookout near Denver. Funds released only when full amount is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulla
Douglas
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Denver
Buffalo Bill
Mount Lookout
County License Bill Stalled by Fish and Game Committee
The committee on fish and game has indefinitely postponed a bill allowing hunting or fishing in one’s own county without a license and another measure to protect skunks for eight months each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Fish and Game
State board seeks 46769 for two year maintenance deficits
The state board of control requests legislative appropriation of 46769 to cover maintenance fund shortfalls at state institutions through April 1, 1917. Deficiencies include Girls' school at Geneva 16337 Milford women's home 4601 Norfolk insane asylum 10561 Dependent children's home 65975 and Quarter's salary for consulting engineer 5625. The modern dairy building on the university farm campus costing 200000 was dedicated Wednesday night with regents Chancellor Avery and faculty in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Milford
Norfolk Insane Asylum
University Farm
University
Avery
Neb Fire Toll 1916 Reported by Commissioner Ridgell
Fire Commissioner Ridgell reports 47 deaths and more than 100 severe burn injuries from Nebraska fires in 1916. The tally reflects a deadly year for residents and highlights fire safety concerns statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Ridgell
Railway board bill shifts investigation costs to companies
Victor Wilson of the state board of railway commissioners introduces a bill through Senator Albert to make all companies under the commission paid for investigations. Current practice has the state covering costs when property is valued or books are examined. The proposal would have the firms bear the expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Interstate Commerce Commitee
Victor Wilson
State Board of Railway Commissioners
Albert
Commission
Blue Sky
Wilson
Nebraska events and trials march through winter lines
A long list of March and February 1917 events fills regional pages from Lincoln to Omaha. Conventions include tilemen hardware dealers lumber dealers and cleaners with dates Feb 6 to 9. Also posts on tourism auto shows in Omaha and Lincoln and multiple civic notes from York Fremont and Beatrice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Association of Tilemen
Lincoln
Nebraska
Omaha
Nebraska Retail Lumber Dealers
State Association of Cleaners and Dyery
York
Nebraska Clothiers Association
Nebraska Jewelers’ Association
District
Odd Fellows
North Platte
California Syrup of Figs Adclaims Gentle Digestive Relief
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children and adults. It warns of feverish, cross, ill effects from constipation and claims the syrup clears waste, bile and undigested food in hours. The copy advises mothers to buy the 50-cent bottle with full directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Millions Spent on Music in America
An estimate finds the United States spends at least £120,000,000 yearly on music, with church music at £10,000,000 and piano sales at £27,000,000. It notes music spending is about a third of military outlay, while Germany spends far more on arms than music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Germany
The Rich Rascal's Quintet of Brothers Riddle
A Fort Worth Star-Telegram clipping quotes Claude Callan about five brothers. Four speak ill of him while the fifth never does. The wry remark centers on loyalty and impressions within a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rascal
Claude Callan
The
Fort Worth
Wise gent clarifies scriptural bottles meaning inebriation
A thoughtful observer reframes biblical references to bottles as symbolizing intoxication rather than literal vessels, clarifying the implied meaning for a broader audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Explanation
She I wonder why men lie so He BSBecause their wives are so blamed inquisitive.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lands
Politi
Cal News
Capitol
Senate
Hitchcock
Annapolis Naval Academy
James V. Carney
O’neill
Howard H. Benet
Alliance
Henry Jones
Tecumseh
Myron L. Scott
Kearney
Treasury Department
Ways and Means
House Rules Committee
Board of Governors
New York Stock Exchange
Exchange
Neb
Reavis
Department of Agriculture
New York
Wall Street
John Heeling
Hastings
Alfred Meyer
Chicago
National Guard
Mitchell
Committee On National Defense
London
Syria
Rome Corriere d'Italia
Lebanon
Beyrout
el Paso
Andrew Bonar Law
Exchequer
British War Council
England
Ways and Means Committee
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
Department of Commerce
Funston
Colo
Elliott Davis
D. BE. Walrath
B. G. Hays
North Sea
Will
State House
Western Newspaper
Edgar Howard
Columbus Telegram
Howard
State Board of Control
Richard Schroeder
Columbus
Beatrice Commercial Club
Salbey
Lodge No. 3
Central City
York County Board of Supervisors
Nebraska Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Auburn
Walter Ernstmeyer
Wauneta
Arlington Light and Power Company
United States Census Bureau
Beatrice
Grand Island
Camp Creek
Greenwood
Burlington
Fillmore County
Black Hills Mica Company
Norgren
Ong
Red Cloud
W. T. Auld
Corn Exchange Bank
Young Women’s Christian Association of
Antioch
Garden County
Oshkosh
Olson and Johnson Company
Missoula
Mont
Schuyler
Superior
Broken Bow
David City
O'Neill and
Seward
Joe Stecher
Dodge
Charley Peters
Papillion
Peter
Earl Hamilton
Alliance Creamery
Peter Thomas
Table Rock
Blanchard
Verdon
Tecumseh Christian Church
C. C. Atwood
Tecumseh Church
Elliot
Raymond
Henry Trout
McCook
Levi & Gorman
Kenesaw
Marie O’donnell Weekes
Society
Nota
Bute
A. B. Richards CO
Sherman
Texas
National
Aste
20Th St
Nebe
O. W. Everett
Sts
Lincoln, Neb
Pennsylvania
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!