Murdoch social and business notes flourish in community visit run
Louis Hornbeck of Lincoln visited Murdoch with friends last Sunday. Residents, visitors and business trips fill the week from Omaha to Plattsmouth with fishing trips to the Platte, church society meetings, and local trades in Murdoch and Elmwood.
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Louis Hornbeck
Lincoln
Murdock
Herbert Firestine
Omaha
Wm. Bourke
South Omaha
P. C. Morean
Plattsmouth
Henry A. Guthman
Woman's Missionary Society of the Evangelidal Church
John Sayles
Greenwood
A. H. Ward
Diller Utt
Herman R. Schmidt
Elmwood
William Winkler
Wm. Kiyser
W. C. Schewe
Pewnee Jodge
Platte River
Gale McDonald
Leo McGuire
Hampton
Banquet for Murdock Alumni Class of '26 Highlights
The Royal Neighbors of Murdock hosted a fine banquet for Murdock High School Alumni and the Class of 1926 graduates. About 65 members attended and enjoyed the evening with H. W. Tool serving as toastmaster.
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Murdock
Murdock High School
H. W. Tool
Furnish
Alumni Initiation Sparks Smiles at Class of 1926 Meeting
The event featured jovial remarks from a host with many laughs and witty lines. Eleanor Gakemeter and John Paul Pickwell delivered toasts while Mrs. James Mills read on Apples in a humorous hegro dialect. The Class of 1926 was formally inducted into the Alumni as part of the festivities.
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Eleanor Gakemeter
John Paul Pickwell
James Mills
Alvo Defeats Murdock 8-1 in Sunray School Baseball
The Sunray School Baseball league played at Murdock with Alive facing Murdock on Thursday afternoon. Postponed from Wednesday due to a picnic by Callihan and Louisville Sunday schools, Murdock was at a disadvantage as pitcher Ryan McDonald was in Lincoln. Alvo won 8 to 1.
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Sunray School
Murdock
Alive
Callihan
Louisville
Ryan McDonald
Lincoln
Alvo
Picnic Summary at Louisville Bible Schools
Two Bible schools near Cal lihan and Murdock held their annual picnic at the Albert Straich grove west of Murdock on the first Wednesday. About two hundred people attended for a day of games from kindergarten toss to adult class sports, a fine program, and a picnic dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Gauthman
Bank of Murdock
Plattsmouth
Jess Sandholm
North Platte
Mr. Landheim
Alex Landheim
Bic Springs
Henry Dehkning
Will
Werry Dehninge
Otto Brockmiller
Landhelm
Callihan
Murdock
Louisville
Albert Straich Grove
Edward Guettstorff and the cheerful family news
Edward Guettstorff, described as a good natured young man, is expected to recover after a recent trouble while his wife and newborn son brighten their home. The report notes the father's health remains fragile but hopeful, with smiles continuing to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Guettstorff
Gladden
Mrs. Guehtstorff
Frank Baum Dies in South Bend at 64
Frank Baum born in Ohio near Ada died after a long illness from stomach cancer last Monday in his South Bend home aged 64. He lived in South Bend over forty years and worked with the Rock Fel and einer road when it passed through the area. Funeral at South Bend with interment in Elmwood Cemetery beside relatives of his son Melvin Baum. He leaves a wife and Melvin, both in South Bend, and was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America in South Bend.
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Frank Baum
Ohio
Ada
End
Nebraska
South Bend
Mr. Baum
Elmwood Cemectery
Melvin Baum
Baum
Melvin
Morfern Woodmen of America
Railroads Seek 1926 Valuation Reductions Before Nebraska Board
The Burlington and Missouri Pacific asked Nebraska’s state board of equalization for substantial 1926 valuation cuts. Missouri Pacific attorney J A Kennedy cited a five year deficit. Burlington witness K J Morrison pegged Nebraska lines at 106.9 million, with 27.05 percent of system mileage here. Union Pacific has not yet appeared and plans to accept the board’s 1926 valuation.
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Burlington
Missouri Pacific
State Board of Equalization
Nebraska
J. A. Kennedy
Omaha
Read
H. C. Hale
W. C. Nicholson
Omaha and Southern Railway
South Omaha
Fort Crook
K. J., Morrison
Chicago
Interstate Pommerce Commission
Union Pacific Railroad
Fund for Bryan Memorial Org Forms Individual Fund
Washington June 4 The executive committee of the Bryan memorial association voted to raise an individual fund to pay operating expenses so all donations for the Carillon tower in Washington go directly to the memorial Josephus Daniels former secretary of the navy presided at the meeting.
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Washington
The
Bryan Memorial Association
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Business forms printed at the Journal office
The Journal office offers printing of various business forms including letterheads envelopes ledgers and invoices for local merchants and offices. Skilled press workers produce custom formats and sizes to suit different record keeping and accounting needs.
Senate Sidelines Farm Relief to Push Army Aircraft Plan
The Senate spent two hours debating farm relief as Republicans moved to advance an army aircraft expansion bill. Senator Blease of South Carolina blocked laying aside the farm measure, arguing against more airplanes while warning about world court commitments. Leaders and others questioned farm relief prospects as House action loomed.
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Washington
Senate
Blease
South Carolina
Bingham
United States
Robinson
Arkansas
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Connecticut
McNery
Oregon
House
George
Georgia
McNary
Congress
Red Train to Carry Papal Legate to Chicago
Chicago notes a cardinal red train will transport Cardinal Bonzano from New York to the Eucharistic congress in Chicago. The lavishly decorated private car and five room coach signal the rank of the papal legate and fellow cardinals aboard. The train departs June 16 and arrives June 17 with public crowds along the route.
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Chicago
Red
Cardinal Bonzano
New York
Mundelein
Rome
Judge's Faith Stronger After 40 Years Service
Kansas City Missouri probate judge Jules E Guinette reflects on four decades in Jackson County court. He says experience shows most people are honest and kindness should guide conduct, noting misled beliefs provoke disputes. He urges treating everyone with help and fairness regardless of race or size.
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Kansas City
Jackson County
Jules E. Guinette
Guinette
Bedrock
Journal Want Ads Cost But They Do Get Results
Costs for using journal want ads are small while benefits appear strong as readers respond to classified placements. Advertisers note quick results and good visibility across local markets.
Senate Calls For FTC Inquiry Into Gasoline Prices
Washington June 3 A senate resolution directs the federal trade commission to investigate gasoline and oil product price increases and report to the next session whether rises were arbitrarily made or unwarranted. It seeks evidence of oil company price agreements or restricted competition due to ownership of properties refineries or marketing facilities. The measure passed without a roll call amid party lines and opposition.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Trammell
Dem
Fle
Congress
King
Utah
Commission
Harreld
Rep
Okla
Oklishoma
Heflin
Ala
Harret
Herreld
House
Plattsmouth Elk’s Falls City Visit Echoes Rip Van Winkle Tale
A Plattsmouth Elk visitor to Falls City recalls Rip Van Winkle as he sleeps through a social day at Hotel Weaver. He wakes to find the ballroom empty and the party gone, learning the moral to carry an alarm clock when traveling.
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Washington Irving
Rip van Winkle
Catskill Mountains
Hudson River
Rip
Heinrich Hudson
Falls City
Elks
Plattsmouth
Richardson
Irvine
Half Moon
A. J. Woalstead
Warne Wheeler
Morpheus
Plange
Eagles Convention Set for York June 21 22
The state convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will be in York on June 21 and 22 with about 100 delegates and 40 to 50 women expected. The local unit plans an elaborate program for visitors and seeks Judge Duncan of St Louis or Frank B. Her ring the Mothers Day founder as principal speaker. W R Snyder of Fullerton is state president.
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York
Neb
Order of Eagles
Judge Duncan
St. Louis
Frank FB. Herring
W. R. Snyder
Fullerton
The Reason America Prospects Wages Rise Across Nation
Factory workers in New York City earned 12.81 a week in December 1914, rising to 20.73 in December 1925 and 320.85 per worker in January 1926. Wages up about 138 percent while living costs rose 70 percent, a general U S uplift in wages and living costs nationwide.
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New York City
United States
Nebraska Farm Population Tied To 40 Percent On Farms
A 1925 statewide agricultural bulletin shows Nebraska with 127 727 farms. 47 180 owned, 23 709 part owned, and 56 838 rented. Farmers on rented units paid cash rent on 5 379 726 acres and shared crops on 15 031 533 acres. Total cultivated land 17 107 300 acres. Land values fell from 84 to 57 dollars per acre since 1920. Total farm population 589 802, about 40 percent of state residents.
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Nebraska
State Agricultural Department
A. E. Anderson
Federal Statistician
Calles Warns Catholic Leaders to Obey Mexican Law
President Calles issues a strong note to Archbishop Mora Del Rio and all Catholic dignitaries demanding obedience to Mexican laws. He accuses church leaders of unpatriotic agitation and vows punishment for any rebellion or disrespect toward authorities. The open letter follows Archbishop Rio’s protest over Monsignor Caruana’s deportation.
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Mexico City
Calles
Meico
Mexico
Rio
Monsignor
Caruana
Holy See
Bomb threat case hits federal grand jury
John T. Peterson, president of Blowhard Torch, indicted for sending an internal mail bomb to rival Everhot Manufacturing. The device exploded its cap, burning A Flothow lightly. Peterson faces $23 660 bond.
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Chicago
John T. Peterson
Blowhard Torch Company
A. Flothow
Everhot Manufacturing Company
Peterson
Big Ten Beats Valley In Meet Showdown Of Track Events
Big Ten wins ten events to five against the Missouri Valley in a Des Moines comparison. Sprint stars led by Roland Locke of Nebraska highlight the meets with record pace in the 100 and 440. Other key margins include discus and javelin throws and the mile relay while track straightaways at Iowa City aided the Big Ten.
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Des Moines
Big Ten
Vesley
Iowa City
Roland Locke
Nebraska
Valley
Alabama judge is new Shrine head
David W. Crosland of Montgomery Alabama, a probate judge and farmer, was elected imperial potentate of the Mystic Shrine of North America. He had previously been outer guard at the 1917 Minneapolis convention. Leonard P. Stewart of Washington DC was elected imperial outer guard amid a nightlong parade in Philadelphia honoring 150 years of Shrine history.
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Philadelphia
David W. Crosland
Montgomery
Ala
Montgomery County
Minneapolis
South Philadelphia
New
Municipal Stadium
Leonard P. Stewart
Washington ,D. C
Churchmen Reject Involvement in Military Training Referendum
The eastern conference of the southern Nebraska district of the Lutheran church at Gresham Neb passed a unanimous resolution opposing church cooperation in a referendum on abolishing compulsory military training at the University of Nebraska. About 50 pastors attended the three day meeting. The resolution states the issue is civil and outside church authority.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraskan
Eastern Conference
Nebraska
Lutheran Church
Gresham
Neb
Jealousy Blamed in Gang Killing in Chicago Suburb
Bootlegging and jealousy were blamed for two shootings at the Derby Inn roadhouse in Homewood Illinois. Victims were James Lamberta a bootlegger and his companion Mrs Crystal Barrer who died. A third woman Mrs Violet Bass was seriously wounded.
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Chicago
James Lamberta
Crystal Barrer
Derby Inn
Homewood
Violet Bass
College students expelled for intoxication at Witt enberg
Springfield Ohio June 4 four Wittenberg college co eds and one male student were expelled for being intoxicated. An graduating class member among the five. Names not released by college officials.
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Springfield
Wittenberg College
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Mr. Rogers
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Murdock, Neb
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