Japan Trade Controls Signal Deep Economic Strain
The piece analyzes Japan’s new import limits and foreign exchange restrictions as a sign of fiscal stress. It notes Japan must curb imports to pay for war materials, with consequences for the yen, workers, and global trade, while contrasting U.S. stock market responses to Roosevelt’s inaugural address and Cordell Hull’s reciprocal trade policy as a path to peace and prosperity.
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Washington
Japan
Germany
Italy
United States
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Wallatree
Cordell Hull
Mr. Hull
Uncle Sam
Hull
White House
Grover Cleveland
Bennett Champ Clark
Missouri
Bell Syndicate
WNU Service
Nebraska Senate debates mercy death and primary reform bill
The Nebraska senate weighs a drastic mercy death bill introduced by Senator Comstock with sponsor Dr. Inez Philbrick amid lobbying by ministers and medical groups. Other measures include a pre primary convention plan, a fair trade act, and a Capitol tower illumination project. Governor Cochran budget notes and a moratorium extension also appear, alongside a feature on Elkanah Watson, founder of the American county fair.
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Senate
Nebraska
Comstock of
Lincoln
Inez C. Philbrick
University of Nebraska
Prairie
Regan
Columbus
NRA
Haycock
Callaway
State Capitol
Elkanah Watson
Watson
Massachusetts
Pittsfield
Mass
New York
Gasoline tax receipts rise by 1.58 million in 1936
Lincoln W. Banning reports Nebraska state gasoline tax collections climbed to 1,231,456 in 1936, up 1,581,764 from 1935. Total 1936 receipts reached 1,631,? with 223,721,251 gallons used, reflecting a full year of 5 cent tax and a prior partial year 1 cent tax. Refunds to wholesalers and retailers rose to 225,207 amid adjustments tied to bus and cross‑state regulations.
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Lincoln
W. B. Banning
Banning
Nebraska Supreme Court
Iowa
The Spirit of 76: From Sketches to Immortal Painting
Archibald Willard, a Union veteran, turned wagon decoration painter, created The Spirit of 76 after encouragement from Jesnes F. Ryder. The humorous Fourth of July scene became a Philadelphia Centennial sensation, with Ryder reproductions boosting fame. Willard died in 1918, leaving the work the era’s most famed American painting.
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Archibald Willard
Wellington
Ohio
Willard
Jesnes F. Ryder
Cleveland
New York
Philadelphia
Ryder
NYA Helps 124 818 Students While Grants Rise
Washington reports the national youth administration finds about 10 percent of college and university students work on NYA projects this year. December 1936 figures show 124 818 students in 1 686 schools nationwide with total monthly allocations of 1 869 143 dollars. Undergraduate aid totals 11 770 533 dollars and graduates 98 610 dollars. Compare November 1935, 1 559 645 and 79 300 dollars respectively. State breakdown lists colleges and allocations for Colorado Iowa Kansas Missouri Nebraska South Dakota.
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Washington, D. C
National Youth Administration
Aubrey Williams
NYA
Williams
Colorado
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
South Dakota
Water Conservation Ponds Under W P A in Nebraska
The Works Progress Administration has built 151 farm ponds in Nebraska storing about 3 231 acre feet of water on 710 acres. A public lake dam rebuilt after flood damage on the Republican River will store 135 acre feet and span 28 acres. The program aimed to provide drought relief jobs for farmers and follows earlier W P A and Nebraska Emergency Relief administration projects.
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Lincoln
Works Progress Administration
Nebraska
Nebraska Emergency Relief Administration
Essay Contest Promotes National Defense Week
Omaha Chapter of the National Reserve Officers Association sponsors a National Defense essay contest for students aged ten to eighteen with aid from W. O. W. The topic is National Defense and entries must be received by February 22.
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Omaha
United States
National Reserve Officer’s Association
National Defense
Half Million Trees Sought in 1936 Seedings Drive
Lincoln extension foresters report farm requests for woodlot and windbreak trees surpassed 524000, about one quarter of the expected Clarke McNary seedings total. Lancaster county led with 39000 trees, four times the 1935 figure by this date.
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Lincoln — Nebraska Agricultural College Extension
Lancaster County
Wild Rose Design for Cut Work and Applique
Simple design blends simplicity of needlework with cutwork to create wild roses. Use on sheets, pillow cases, scarves, towels, chair backs. make gifts or brighten homes. Pattern 1337 offers transfers, applique patches, stitch illustrations, material needs, color ideas. send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept. New York.
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Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New York
N. Y
Life’s harmony tempered by love in beauty’s spirit
A reflective line by George Henry Lewes compares life’s discord to music. Pathos becomes pleasure via beauty and love, shaping all sounds into harmony.
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George Henry Lewes
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