Nicknames of Famous Nebraskans
WPA researchers note colorful nicknames tied to Nebraska plains figures from the Flaming West era. Profiles include Billy the Bear in Ogallala, Buffalo Bill, Calamity Jane, California Joe, Doc Carver, Idaho Bill, Little Bat, Little Curly Hair, Parson Bob, Red Jacket, Mila Bill Hickok, and Wild Bill with origins tied to deeds, deeds, and frontier life.
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Times
Federal Writers' Project
WPA
Nebraska Plains
West
Billy the Bear
Ll. J. F. Tager
Ogallala
Buffalo Bill
Wyoming
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Kansas Pacific
Calamity Jane
Martha Jane Canary
California
Joe
Moses Embree Milner
Doc Carver
Buffalo Curley
Fort Robinson
Nebraska
Virginia City
Mont
W. F. Carver
Jack McCall
Wild Bill Hickok
Deadwood
Carver
Plains
Charlies Nordin
Omaha
Doc
Idaho Bill
Barney Pearson
Rocky Mountains
Idaho
Hastings
Little Bat
Baptiste Garnier
Crawford
Bat
Big Bat
Baptiste Pourier
Little Curly Hair
Eva Raymond
Pahominnieminsh
Parson Bob
Philip Robert Landon
Dana College
Blair
Red Jacket
Mary Woodward
Chadron
White River
Dawes County
Mississippi River
Mila Bill Hickok
James B. Hickok
McCanles
Rock Creek Station
Independnce
Missouri
Wild Bill
Prince of
Pistoleers
Optimistic Farm Outlook Emphasizes Normal Trade Relations
Dr. E C Young a Purdue economist tells 1000 farm men and women that corn belt prosperity hinges on price levels and domestic industry. He says full prosperity requires normal trade with foreign countries and predicts higher farm prices as cycles turn. Nebraska dairymen award honors go to Bennington Ackerhurst Holsteins. Harold Hergott wins most efficient supervisor. new Nebraska farm and horticulture officers named.
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Nebraska Dairymen’s Association
Nebraska
Ackerhurst
Bennington
Fred Leibers
Bennett
Harold Hergott
North Platte Valley
Harry L. Severe
Palmyra
Don H. Merton
Beatrice
L. K. Crowe
Lincoln
P. A. Downs
Harvey Raben
Nebraska City
Nebraska Horticultural Society
Dearle Baker
Shubert
William Porter
Val Keyser
J. F. Shubert
E. H. Hoppert
Extension
Storm Troops May Shoot Berlin Ruling
The German supreme court ruled that a uniformed S. S. Elite guard member may shoot if in danger while handling a legal act. The decision states a uniformed S. S. man cannot engage in a fist fight, as it would harm the dignity of his uniform.
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Berlin
Supreme Court
S. S
Irrigation Expands Wealth in West Nebraska County
John C. Page speaking for the Bureau of Reclamation told the Nebraska Irrigation association that Scottsbluff county’s assessed property value rose from 1.459 million in 1909 to 23.26 million in 1936 due to irrigation. He noted high land values and outlined 34 completed projects since 1902, creating 900000 homes and 2 million acres watered, with 100 million yearly wealth and 225 million bank deposits last year. He warned against pumping irrigation and urged prudent resource use.
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Scottsbluff
Neb
Scottsbluff County
John C. Page
Washington
Bureau of Reclamation
Nebraska Irrigation Association
C. F. Gleason
North Platte
Page
Panhandle
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Nebraska Irrigation Association Elects President
Walter Shoupe of Sutherland was elected president at the Nebraska Irrigation Association state convention in Scottsbluff. Delegates defeated a resolution opposing federal control of streams, facing united opposition from Platte river projects Tri-County and Platte Valley and many delegates. Leo Daniels of Bayard was named first vice president with R J Hilsabeck of Kenesaw as second vice president. R H Willis of Bridgeport was re elected secretary and Mark Spangle of Bridgeport was re elected treasurer.
Job placements dip in Nebraska November gains noted
Nebraska state employment service reports November placements fell 2.8 percent from a year earlier. A total of 2,947 applicants obtained jobs: 1,020 in private industries and 1,927 in government agencies. The count includes 157 veterans, up from November 1937.
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Lincoln
Nebraska State Employment Service
Harry Bane
Cost of pneumonia cases in cities tops 167 dollars
The U S public health service reported today that the average pneumonia case in large cities costs about 167 dollars. Based on New York City studies by Joseph Hirsch the service estimated the national annual bill for pneumonia at 75 million dollars.
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Washington
U. S. Public Health Service
New York City
Joseph Hirsch
The
Health Service
United States
Second murder victim found in Janseville case
County authorities report evidence of a second victim in the Curtis Hanson case. Hanson, a 74 year old pensioner missing over a week, is linked to the earlier killing of a 15 year old schoolgirl and his subsequent death by his own hand last Monday.
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Janseville
Wis
Curtis Hanson
Steel cars save passengers in Fort Pitt Limited wreck
Ten steel bodied Pullman cars of the Baltimore and Ohio Fort Pitt Limited derailed east of Defiance Ohio while en route from Chicago to Pittsburgh. Passengers were tossed from berths as the train traveled at high speed but only a small number were injured with three treated at Defiance hospital. Investigators suspect a dropped pin from the tender caused the derailment.
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Defiance
Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Fort Pitt
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Here
Burgess Named Deputy State Treasurer in Nebraska
Dr. T. W. Bass announced the appointment of Frank D. Burgess a 46 year old former Cedar Rapids Nebraska banker as deputy state treasurer. Burgess has held roles from bookkeeper to president of Farmers State Bank and later worked for the regional agricultural credit corporation rising to assistant treasurer before transferring to Sioux City Iowa. He will begin in January earning 2640 dollars yearly connection to a 1 million dollar bond filed for approval. He hails from a prominent local family including relatives Mrs. J A Donelan and the Burgess lineage from Omaha through Canon H B Burgess.
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Lincoln
T. W. Bass
Frank D. Burgess
Cedar Rapids
Nebraska
Citizens State Bank of
Farmers State Bank
Omaha
Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation
J. A. Donelan
Frank Burgess
Canon H. B. Burgess
Ella White
A. W. White
Despondent Jewish girl found after threat of self harm
The New York Post reports a Jewish girl who threatened death by her own hand by stepping under a truck has been located. She regrets the moment of cowardice and thanks readers for their concern as she seeks work with the paper's help.
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New York
New York Post
The
Post Today
Post
Eleanor Roosevelt Attends Preview Of New Dance
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt viewed a preview of the Ele a nor Glide dance developed by Moynus Chaney and Edward Fox inspired by her ideas. She noted a blend of polka mazurka and barn dance after a discussion and said she is pleased with the result.
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New York
Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Glide
Moynus Chaney
Edward Fox
White House
Aetna Directors Approve Christmas Week Bonus
Hartford December 10. Directors of Aetna Life and affiliated companies voted to pay 6600 employees a Christmas week bonus equal to half a month’s pay. Total expenditure set at 500000 dollars.
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Hartford
Conn
Aetna Life and Affiliated Insurance Companies
Netherlands airliner crashes during test flight
Four crew members of a new Lockheed airliner for The Netherlands Airlines were killed when the aircraft crashed on takeoff for a test flight at Amsterdam. No passengers were aboard.
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Amsterdam
Rubber Stamps Prompt Delivery at Lowest Prices
All sizes available at the Journal office with fast service and low rates. Secure rubber stamps for offices, schools, and personal use.
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Journal
Eden to Visit United States for American View on Europe Perils
Former British foreign minister Anthony Eden arrived in New York aboard the Aquitania to assess American views on dangers facing European democracy. He and Mrs. Eden planned a public dinner attendance and a tour of New York sights while avoiding prescriptive policy signals. Eden praised democracy as a flexible university of ideas and warned against worship of the state while noting differences with the United States.
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New York
Anthony Eden
United States
Great Britain
Eden
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
National Association of Manufacturers
Robert Eden
Maryland
Niemoeller to Lose Pastoral Status in Church Shakeup
The Evangelical church plans to deprive Rev. Martin Niemoeller of his pastor status amid suspension from office. Deprivation would not cut his salary but would strip church housing and bar pastors' groups from helping his family, causing further hardship.
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Berlin
Martin Niemoeller
Evangelical Church
Niemoeller
Putnam Files Will of Amelia Earhart in Los Angeles
George Palmer Putnam filed Amelia Earhart's will for probate in Los Angeles. The petition states she died about July 2 1987 in an airplane accident between British New Guinea and Howland Island in the South Pacific. The estate value is stated as in excess of $10 000.
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Los Angeles
George Palmer Putnam
Amelia Earhart
British New Guiana
Howland Island
South Pacific
Packed House at Cass Toy Matinee Today
A full Cass theatre crowd welcomed a Saturday toy matinee begun at 1 p.m. Manager Griffin led a continuing run to allow all children to see the show aided by the American Legion Auxiliary Indies and the Recreation Center with Director Sundstrom and volunteers. Toys and clothing were gathered for distribution at Christmas, with repairs and repainting funded by the Legion and Recreation Service workers handling reconditioning.
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Cass Theatre
Griffin
Plattsmouth
American Legion Auxiliary Indies
Recreation Center
Sundstrom
Messrs. Gradeville
Yelick
Farney
Jackson
Bajeck
John Boetel
The
Legion Auxiliary
Mr. Griffin
Recreation Service
Officials face property inventory bill in Mexico
The constitutional committee of the chamber of deputies favorable reported a bill to curb enrichment by public functionaries. The measure named the responsibilities of government functionaries bill requires officials to file inventories of lands, bank accounts and assets on taking office for later comparison on leaving office.
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Mexico City
Constitutional Committee of the
Chamber of Deputies
Tupelo Announces Second TVA Power Rate Cut
Tupelo Mayor J P Manney announced reductions of industrial and commercial rates by 5 and 11 percent respectively as the city continues TVA power use since 1933 The mayor indicated residential rates may fall again early in 1939 This marks the second rate cut since TVA power began in Tupelo.
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Tupelo
Mich
J. P. Manney
TVA
Nanney
Nebraska Farm Bureau backs chain store tax opposition
At its annual convention in Lincoln on December 10, the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation voiced opposition to a discriminatory chain store tax. Secretary Everett T. Winter said the tax will be a controversial issue during the upcoming legislative session this winter.
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Lincoln
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Everett T. Winter
Prospects for Prize Winning Plattsmouth Debating Team
The Plattsmouth high school debating squad shows strong prospects for the 1939 Nebraska championship. Senior debaters Homer Barton John Bestor and Harriet Case have each completed over 100 debates in three years, averaging about 25 hours of speaking per debater per year. Their experience includes state quarter finals and high regard from Omaha North high school’s coach. Junior John Morris and freshman Ruth Lewson also stand out as promising newcomers, with several freshmen listed as able to contribute to a continued winning tradition.
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Plattsmouth High School
Homer
Jack) Barton
John Bestor
Harriet Case
Barton
Bestor
Case
Nebraska
Bgester
Omaha
North High School
North High
John Morris
Ruth Lewson
Richard Hitt
Gertrude Cloidt
Bill Hula
Cary Marshall
Margaret Fricke
Mary Anne Winscott
Roberta Beveridge
Elizabeth Anne Wiles
Technical High School
Stamps Made To Order Offered At Low Price
Advertises customized Mub ber stamps with prompt service and quoted low prices urging customers to visit for purchasing stamps.
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Plains Country
E. C. Young
Purdue University
General Assembly
Arthur G. George
Dr. Young
Irrigation Association
Cass County
Eleanor
Netherlands
Europe
Putnam
Cass
John Doe
Call Co
John E. Turner, Co
Treas
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
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