State News Roundup Highlights Nebraska Events
The Red Cross Roll Call dates run November 11 to 25. First November snowfall hits central and western Nebraska. Citizenship schools begin under the Nebraska League of Women Voters at York College. Omaha ox show features many police dogs and a Tenn essee exhibitor. De Molay group meets in Beatrice with delegates from multiple towns. Elizabeth Hoefer of Aurora loses valuables in Lincoln after Europe trip. Toole schoolhouse burns near Ravenna. North Platte valley rail line proposed via Scotts Bluff to Cheyenne. Nebraska delegates head to Ann Arbor for Federated Student Councils conference. State education stats show 7,609 school houses and 326,306 pupils. State highway spending climbs to 5,563,752 with most on construction. Will Maupin elected Nebraska Writers Guild president. Hastings hosts Farmers Elevator Association convention. Corn husking contest set near Fremont. Nebraska population about 1.36 million. Belluve Presbyterian Church marks 71st anniversary. founded 1855 by Rev. Hamilton.
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Final Nebraska vote totals give McMullen large reelection margin
Final figures from 1,805 to 1,968 precincts show Governor McMullen reelected with about 203,128 votes to Bryan’s 20,410 in Nebraska. Republicans gain Senate 21–11 and House 70–23 with one progressive. Multiple statewide offices listed with margins and district results.
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El Salvador: A Volcano Coast and Coffee Wealth
El Salvador, tiny Central American republic, exports coffee and balsam, hosts Izalco volcano, San Salvador capital, Acajutla port, and diverse colonial heritage. The article highlights geography, economy, people, and daily life including farming, labor, and customs. It notes Indigo and sugar as historic exports, cacao and tobacco native, and a population centered in uplands with beef prices moderate.
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Black satin and accessories set fashion in 1926
The article notes black satin as the season’s chic choice with Paris models, highlighting June Marlowe in a satin frock featuring scalloped tiered skirt, long sleeves, and high waist. It describes matching ebony kid accessories, including hats, belts, purses, and shoes with snakeskin trims, plus rhinestone accents and varied leathers.
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June Marlowe
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List of governors elected in 31 races and last county results
The tally names winners across 31 states with party affiliations and lists unresolved races in Arizona Nevada New Mexico and Wyoming. It notes South Dakota’s Buffalo County election bringing a full Indian ticket to power and claims it the first such occurrence since European colonization.
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Alabama
Bibb Graves
California
Young
Colorado
William H. Adams
Connecticut
John H. Trumbull
Georgia
L. G.hardman
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Baldridge
Iowa
John Hammill
Kansas
Ben §S. Paulen
Maryland
Albert C. Ritchie
John S. Fisher
Rhode Island
J. Pothier
South Carolina
John G. Richarde
South Dakota
W. J. Bulow
Tennessee
Austin Peay
Texas
Dan Moody
Vermont
John F. Weeks
Wisconsin
Fred R. Zimmerman
Arizona
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New Mexico
Wyoming
Indlats Chamberlain
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Dominion of the Red Men
Local men free field from rattlesnakes near Chadron
T J Butler and neighbors hunted snakes disturbing potato diggers. They found a den where 32 rattlesnakes and one oblique racer were coiled. After killing and untangling them, some snakes were aged with 12 rattles each.
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Chadron
T. J. Butler
Proper disposal of hog carcasses urged in Fillmore county
Geneva reports emphasis on burying diseased hog carcasses to avoid scavengers spreading disease. State law requires all carcasses be burned with penalties from 25 to 720 dollars. improper burial invites unsealed digging and further contamination.
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Fillmore County
Trees Costly When Storms Topple On Private Ground
A windstorm reaching trees on private property forces costly removal and disposal. The text notes labor and expense make clearing lumber and roots a difficult, burdensome task for homeowners.
Reading the Meaning of Expense in Local View
A Springfield Union reflection notes that expense is a meaningful measure, not a trivial burden, for tasks like cutting a tree and preparing it for removal, implying hidden costs in labor and disposal.
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Springfield Union
Seventeen Year Locust Not a Special Breed
A scientist in Egypt reveals the so-called seventeen year locust is the common form that changes its appearance under certain conditions, clarifying a long standing misconception about the pest in the region.
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The Kitchen Cabinet Reflection on Child Education
A 1926 Western Newspaper Union piece argues that a child’s soul is not blank paper but a living power to be quickened by sympathy and educated by truth, emphasizing moral nurturing over mere instruction.
China Tops Firecracker Use Worldwide
China consumes more firecrackers in a year than any nation. The items are used in secret religious and military functions as well as for births funerals and peace demonstrations after quarrels.
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China
Origin of Money Etymology Linked to Moneta Temple
A brief note explains money derives from moneta, tied to the Roman temple in which coins were minted. The term traces to a form of monere meaning to warm. The statement connects linguistic roots to June and the minting location.
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Rome
Hats and Frocks of Organdie in Pastel Tones
The piece describes matching hat and dress outfits in pastel organdie with silver embroidery. A snimne material hat complements the frock, both featuring embroidered detail to a coordinated look.
Chiffon Tailleurs Define Tailored Paris New York Style
Fashion notes describe chiffon tailleurs as strictly tailored costumes offered in one piece or jumper style. The item stands as a contradiction celebrated by Paris and New York in vibrant sartorial discourse.
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New York
Black and Green Feathers Star in New Tracks Feature
A vivid description notes a black and pale green styling with a huge feather flower at the waist and a striking left side detail. The item highlights bold fashion in recent tracks and performance visuals.
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Frts Silvers Lame Embellished With Pearly Brilliance
Fragmentary note describes a decorative lame item with silvery finish and pearl likeness. No clear event, people, or organization is identifiable in the text.
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