Wounded soldiers star at first Des Moines athletic carnival
Des Moines Iowa June 6 wounded European veterans including one leg and one armed participants competed in baseball track and field events at Fort Des Moines, a rain ruined some events but a three inning baseball game drew 2000 spectators. D R McGiboney of Springfield Missouri led with wins in the 80 yard hop and other events.
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Des Moines
Fort Des Moines
Argonne Forest
D. R. McGiboney
Springfield
Seceed
Ted Baszie
Danville
ITIL
B&b
Mead
Pittsburg
Kan
Do Your Part On This Band Saturday's Daily Call to Support
A call urging readers to back the band with $62.38 for an instrument and to contribute time and practice. It scolds nonparticipants who complain about music and concert venues while others carry the load.
Farewell party for George Thomas at Schirk home
A farewell gathering for George Thomas hosted by Mr and Mrs John Schirk at their home in Pleasant Valley featured games songs and a luncheon. Thomas plans to move to Nebraska City with his parents soon after the school year ends. Attendees included Estelle Tritsch Florence Tritsch Viola Archer Cleone Meisinger Aleta Stenner Fern Neill Eileen McCarthy Mary Margaret Walling Emma Wohlfurth and youths George Thomas Jack McCarthy Werold Fitt Donald Dickson John Eggenberger Lloyd Meisinger Harold Peters Karl Worl and Bernard Schirk.
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John Schirk
Bernard Schirk
George Thomas
Master Pernard
Thomas
Nebraska City
Misees Estelle
Florence Tritsch
Viola Archer
Cleone Meisinger
Aleta Stenner
Fern Neill
Eileen McCarthy
Mary Margaret Walling
Emma Wohlfurth
Masters George Thomas
Jack McCarthy
Werold Fitt
Donald Dickson
John Egenberger
Lloyd Meisinger
Harold Peters
Karl Worl
Lamphear Family Plans South Dakota Return Visit
Mrs. Geo Lamphear leaves for Omaha to meet her daughter in law from Yankton. She travels to greet Henry Lamphear who returns from overseas and will join his wife here before they head back to South Dakota to settle.
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Satuday
Geo. Lamphear
Omaha
Yankton
South Dakota
Henry Lamphear
Henry
Tanlac sets world sales record with massive demand
The Tanlac announcement claims unprecedented global sales growth from four years of fame. It cites over twelve million bottles sold by January and over one million in the first ten weeks of the year, with daily and hourly projections.
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Canada
Tanlac
United States
Cnada
New York
Chicago
Denver
Olorado
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Pike's Peak
Woolworth
Pacific Coast
Middle West
Hessing-Ellis Drug Company
Memphis
Tennessee
British Columbia
Saskachewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Owl Drug Company
San Francisco
Jacobs Pharmacy Company
Atlanta
Plattsmouth
F. G. Fricke & Co
Alvo
Alvo Drug Co
Avoca
C. E. Copes
South Bend
E. Sturzenegeger
Greenwood
E. F. Smith
Meier Drug Co
Elmwood
L. A. Tyson
Murdock
H. V. McDonald
Louisville
Blake's Pharmacy
Eagle
F. W. Bloomenkamp
Union
E. W. Keedy
Married Here This Afternoon
Walter J. Wonderlich and Gladys West of Nehawka gained a marriage license today in the county office. Rev. W. S. Leete will perform the ceremony before the couple visits Omaha then returns to Nehawka to begin married life.
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Jodge
Walter J. Wonderlich
Gladys West
Nehawka
W. S. Leete
Omaha
Walter Wonderlich
John Wonderlich
C. A. Rosenerens
Walter
Zous
Cvenes
D. Cc. West
Burleson denies wires to owners despite letter
Washington reports Postmaster General Burleson says he did not return wires to private ownership and no such action is contemplated. He explains the order dissolves the operating board and restores government supervised operation. Senate committee aims to repeal wire control with 90 day toll-rate extension if wires return.
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Washington
Burleson
Cimmins
Congress
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Cummins
Senate
Hayseeds Labeled as Buyers Questioned Over Prices
Few object to being called hayseeds as hay is sold at forty to forty five dollars per ton. The text notes occasional distinction and difference in perception.
Kidney Pills Endorsement in Plattsmouth Ad
Mrs. J. L. Conner of Fourth and Marble Streets testifies to Doan’s Kidney Pills easing back ache and kidney trouble. The ad praises the remedy as proven for many and urges buy at 10 cents from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Daan
F Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth
L. Conner
Fourth & Marble Sts
Doan
Woman's Auxiliary Holds Meeting at Miss Fricke's Home
The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Luke's Church met at Miss Dora Fricke's home on Thursday to receive the annual report and discuss plans for the coming year. The meeting featured a luncheon served by Mrs. J. H. Donnelly, and introduced newly elected officers who will host a tea next Wednesday afternoon.
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St. Luke's
Dora Fricke
Curch
Omaha
Mics Fricke
J. H. Donnelly
Brother on Way Home Sister Passes Away
Miss Bessie Slapnicka born in this city died in Omaha after a brief illness at age 18. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Benjamin Slapnicka four brothers Frank Charles Benjamin James and another brother who served in World War I and two sisters Helen of South Oma in and Mrs Anna Beck of St Peter Minn Charles is aboard ship returning from France.
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Bessie Slapnicka
Omaha
Benjamin Slapnicka
Frank
Charles
Benjamin
James
Helen
South Omain
Anna Beck
St. Peter, Minn
France
If you want a real Tractor or Thresher buy the Case
W. T. Richardson & Son advertise Case tractors and threshers, inviting customers to choose trusted equipment. The notice highlights Case as a premier brand and points to the retailer for purchase options.
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W. T. Richardson & Son
School Day Variety at the Journal Office
Readers are invited to note a large variety show at the Journal office as part of graduation week. Call to see the line and secure seats for friends and classmates.
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Journal
Clerks of Post Office Against Women in Jobs
Omaha delegates to the postal employees convention report anti feminine sentiment after Lincoln gathering. They allege women pass civil service exams yet tasks exceed physical limits and criticize seniority rules, night work for veterans, and 45 uncertified staff harming discipline and efficiency. Wages and competition from private employers are cited as driving capable workers away.
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Post Office
Omaha
Lincoln
Uncle Sam
Congress
Post Office Department
Sergeant Garl Dalton Is Home From War
Sergeant Carl Dalton of the 89th division returned from overseas on May 24 and joined by his wife in Kansas City he visited Liberty Missouri before arriving home on the Burling ton train. He attended Decoration Day parade in Omaha and after discharge at Camp Funston came home to civilian life. His father’s sudden death, the birth of a son lost to death, and his wife staying at home as a city teacher are noted as changes since his service.
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Carl Dalton
89Th Division
Omaha
Camp Funston
Kansas City
Liberty
Burlington
Carl
Husyand
The Rising Son Brings Joy to Veteran’s Family
A short, hopeful note expresses that the rising son of peace will bring blessings of joy and happiness to the veteran’s family and to the nation.
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Fair Land
Newton Branson Dies at County Farm
Newton Branson, long time resident of Louisville Nebraska and formerly of Winterset Iowa, died a few days ago after living at the county farm. He was buried in Oakhill cemetery and had resided in Nebraska for about thirty years.
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Newton Brandwnt
Oakhill
Mr. Branzon
Winterset
Warren County
Iowa
Nebraska
Louieville
Eggs for Hatching from Bull Crphington Rooster
Single combed Bull Crphington eggs for hatching. One dollar per setting of fifteen eggs, or five dollars per hundred. See or call Sam Goodman. Mynard, Nebraska.
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Sam Goodman
Mynard
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Geo. Thomas
Velvet
Colorado
Wilbur S. Leete
Ney
Woman’s Auxiliary Met
Women Workers of
St. Luke's Church
Torbacss Liggett & Myers
Toogage Co
Garl Dalton
Skip
Newton Branson
Mosmuller
Murdock, Neb
Public Service Corporation Peying
Paul Fitzgerald
Investment Securities
First National Bank Bld’g
Omaha, Neb
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