Nebraska Debaters Win Twice In Central League Contests
Three Nebraska debaters defeated Wisconsin at Lincoln while three more beat Illinois at Champaign in open shop debates. Nebraska, arguing against the closed shop, carried both sides by unanimous juries, with Rein opening the Nebraska case and Raymond, Foster delivering rebuttals.
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Champaign
Lincoln
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dec
University of Nebraska
University of Wisconsin
University of Illinois
Nebraska
Central Debating League
Clifford L. Relo
Loup City
Anan I Raymond
Law
Maremont
George N. Foster
Sterling
Charles H. O'Connor
R. J. Robinson
J. A. Blevenson
Rein
Ilinois
Jem
Raymond
Foster
Nebraska Wins Intercollegiate Debate Over Labor Closed Shop
In Lincoln Nebraska defeated Wisconsin two to one in the annual intercollegiate contest on the motion that the movement of organized labor for the closed shop should receive public support. Nebraska team: B C Marcellus Arthur M Oberfelder Joseph Vi Votava. Wisconsin team: H V Meissner Raymond W Hell William A Spohn. Nebraska argued the closed shop secures labor benefits while Wisconsin favored a tossed shop with retained benefits and fewer dangers. Tobin notes Wisconsin echoed Nebraska's grounds and cites cut throat competition from immigration.
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Neb
Nebraska
Winconssa
B.C. Marcellus
Arthur M. Oberfelder
Joseph Vi Votava
Wisconsin
H. V. Meissner
Raymond W. Hell
William A. Spohn
Tobin Nebraska
Iowa City Debate Wins for Iowa in Color and Shop Question
Iowa defeated Minnesota two to one on the color and shop issue with Iowa supporting the affirmative. Glenn Cunningham led Iowa and placed third in the contest. M N Oleon led Minnesota. Minnesota offered to delay hinging on ultimate justice. Iowa's rebuttal was notably strong.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Minnesota
Colo and Shop
Hawkeye
Glenn Cunningham
M.N. Oleon
Wisconsin Debaters Defeat Iowa in Open Shop Vote
In Madison on December 3, Wisconsin university teams lost to Iowa in the Intercollegiate debate. Judges ruled unanimously to sustain the negative side of the open shop question, confirming Iowa’s victory.
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Madison, Wis. Dee
Wisconsin University
Iowa
Artist starves to death painting self portrait
Philadelphia on December 2 an artist and sculptor Mise Ella Finley reportedly starved herself to finish a self portrait. Friends found her in a German hospital attempting to subsist on a single crust of bread.
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Mise Ella Finley
Ale Waa
New York Enforces Quiet With Noise Ban
Police Commissioner Cropsey orders New York Police to curb trolley car horns and automobile horns as part of a citywide effort to maintain peace and silence in the streets.
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Cropsey
Drowned Skater in Cedar River at Charles City
Fifteen year old Lao Went drowned when he broke through ice on the Cedar River while skating with others in Charles City. The body has not been recovered.
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Lao Went
Cedar River
Population Decrease Reported In Various Localities
Population figures show declines in several towns including Joseph Missouri Chelsea area and Auguela Georgia. The data lists entries for Mase S428 Galvedion Texas 3181 and Iowa 22472 reflecting shrinking counts across multiple regions documented in the notice.
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Dogfish Threaten Nova Scotia Fishing Industry
Veteran Yarmouth fishermen report dogfish as the season s worst pest in the Nova Scotia south shore fishery. They warn if no control action is taken the industry may decline within a few years as dogfish outnumber and damage cod haddock mackerel and lobsters, ruin gear, and hinder catches despite large processing efforts.
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Fshing
South Shore
Nova Scotia
Dog Insh Rendering Works
Perfumed Chrysanthemums Create New Flower Variant
An English grower named Broomhead developed a scenting technique for chrysanthemums. He explains he mixed flower essences by transferring dust from one anther to another to create a pale rose perfume bloom, noting the unique yellow dust secret and that others can buy the seed but not replicate the original dust.
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Broomhead
Tie
Calendar reform proposal targets fixed 52 weeks per year
The Swiss federal council plans a Berne conference to adopt a 52 week year of 304 days with an extra New Year day. Each quarter comprises 30 30 31 day months and Sundays carry no date. An extra rollover day and a leap day would shift dates between June and July.
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Federal Council
Berne
Thun
Ice Harbor Guarding Ohio River Ships
The U.S. government has built a solid concrete ice harbor twelve miles below Cincinnati in the Ohio River as part of a million dollar dam project. The harbor, reinforced with steel, provides refuge for river craft during winter and early spring, protecting boats from costly ice runs and is the first of its kind on the Ohio.
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Cincinnati
United States
Ohio
Combines Art and Comfort on Painting Tour
A German artlet with a portable house on his automobile travels to paint scenes. The mobile shelter blends living space with studio use as he tours various locales.
Mexico Offers Peace Talks as Chihuahua Depositors Move Funds
Foreign pressure prompts Diaz government to name a peace commission to treat with rebels at San Isidor. The move marks the first time in three decades the government initiated talks. In the past week over 500000 has been withdrawn from Chihuahua banks and shifted to El Paso, much of it by Mexicans.
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el Paso
E! Paso
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Mexico
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San Isidor
Judge Landis Threatens to Free Fined Revenue Schemer
Chicago December 3 Judge Kenesaw M Landis warned he would discharge Simon Frindel a guilty defendant in a government revenue fraud case if the treasury department offers a compromise with two co defendants Max Bronstein and Samuel Weiss The judge said he would not sentence Frindel until hearing from all parties and ordered Frindel kept in jail rather than at a hotel awaiting trial next Tuesday
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Kenesaw M. Landis
United States
Government
Internal Revenue
Simon Frindel
Illinois Fruit Distilling Company
Max Bronstein
Samuel Weiss
Frindel
Population hits projected 91 million in census reveal
The United States population is expected to reach about 91,000,000 in the thirteenth census. Twenty six states show a total of 60,036,759, up about 21 to 22 percent since 1900, with cities and industrial centers growing faster than farming regions. Eastern states remain strong while the middle west declines.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Arizona
New Mexico
Middle West
Alaskan Steamer Northwestern Runs Aground Near San Juan Island
The Alaska Steamship Company steamer Northwestern ran hard and fast onto rocks at Falr Bay near Roche Harbor four miles from Roche Harbor. It carried twenty six passengers and 600 tons of freight from Seattle to Valdez and struck at 2 40 a m. The Tez stood by and took on passengers and mail with landing expected at Victoria.
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Victoria
Hog Supply Still Short in October Market Movement
Washington reports from the bureau of statistics show higher receipts at seven leading interior cattle and sheep markets and a continued hog shortage in October livestock movement.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistica
Department of Commerce and Labor
Value of Playgrounds to Shape Good Citizens
Community article extols playgrounds as tools to improve health morals and citizenship. It cites Los Angeles as a case where opening a playground reduced street mischief, allowing police to cut extra patrols.
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Los Angeles Times
George E. Bettinger
Los Angeles
Nothing to Do Keeps Merchants Busy in Slump Times
A column argues dull times hurt only those who quit working. Merchants should keep busy by reorganizing shelves, cleaning displays, pushing out old stock, and training staff. Staying active, even a novice, can yield profits and new ideas from trade papers.
Columbus Park Opens With Fountain Lights
Charles Barnaby and Louis Scheidt presided at the opening of Columbus new city park where a large fountain runs at the center. The park, built on the former city square, features flower beds, inviting seats, illuminated entrances, and ten maple trees in its first season. Public subscription funded the park and J Tush, chief engineer at the waterworks, donated the fountain.
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Campaign to curb roadside billboards gains steam
Eastern cities and towns intensify campaigns against billboards, targeting those along highways and rural roads. The rise in automobile and suburban trolley travel fuels efforts to protect landscapes from visual pollution.
Local Social Quite Busy with City and Omaha Travel
Residents from Plattsmouth and nearby towns mingle with visitors. Many residents travel to Omaha or Union for visits, shopping, or business while others return home after brief trips. A notable auto accident involving Rev. W. L. Austin is reported as serious.
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Will Porter
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Mike Hauslader
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Journal
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Secrets of Chemistry and Elixir of Bitter Wine
The article touts herbs and the Trimer's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a government approved remedy. It claims benefits for digestive disorders including loss of appetite distress after eating colic constipation flatulence nervousness headache and general weakness. Sold by Jos Tuiner at 1333 1339 South Ashland Avenue Chicago Illinois.
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Jos
Notice to Hog Breeders on O. I. C. Boars
Inquiries about the white O. I. C. boar recently bought from Ohio. The two year old boar was August 27, 1910, breeding weight 600 pounds, guaranteed to weigh 1,000 to 1,200 fattened. Also offering an April boar of same stock, not related, weight 175. Service fee for either $3.00 to insure. Murray Nebraska. Frank L. Rhoden. 11-2-41.
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Ohio
Farm for Sale Near Avoca with Multiple Tracts
160 acres two miles from Avoca with two houses and barns in fair shape and a well for 140 per acre. A sixty acre tract well improved two miles from Avoca. Lots of other lands in different sections. Come and see before you buy. 11-2-wklytf.
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Black hog weighing about 150 pounds sought near Murray
A black hog about 150 lbs is described. Inquiries should be directed to John Engelkeimeter at the home of A J Engelkemeter located five and a half miles west of Murray. Reference number 124-207.
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John Engelkeimeter
A. J. Engelkemeter
Murray
Denver Spectmg Union Cigar From Platte Mouth
The Denver Spectmg cigar, described as union made and best in Platte Mouth, is produced by William Budig.
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Plattemouth
William Budig
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