Weeping Water visitor noted in Murray updates
The Murray column records a visit by a Weeping Water resident with friends, plus a sequence of local tasks. Residents Herman Reicke and son George haul lumber to Weeping Water, A J Hallas and Omaha guests stay with Louis Hallas, and many locals engage in repairs, farming, and trades around Murray and nearby towns.
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Murray
Herman Reicke
George
C. M. Crisweisser
Nehawka
Harry Nelson
Gertrude Carper
Peter Johnson
A. J. Hallas
Omaha
Louis J. Hallas
Ralph Amick
Chevrolet Company
Wm. Qobernaulte
Tomar
Henry Heebner
Berger Hotel
G. H. Tains
J. A. Secotten
Clyde Gilmore
Louisville
Thomas Nelson
Nickles
Miller & Gruber Vaults Advertise in Nehawka Nebraska
The ad promotes concrete burial vaults by Miller & Gruber of Nehawka Nebraska. It claims protection of remains with an absolute guarantee and urges readers to care for loved ones while alive.
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Miller & Gruber, Nehawka
Nebr
Brendel Cousins Visit From Los Angeles
Dr and Mrs E Brendel of Los Angeles and relatives from Avoca and Murray gathered last Sunday at Dr J F Brendel's home for a large family reunion in Murray after traveling from Indiana to California and back.
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Los Angeles
J. W. Brendel
Avoca
T J. Brendel
W. L Seybolt
Murray
J. F. Brendel
Richard
Burglars Hit Murray Stores Throughout Night
The Murray area suffered a Sunday night burglary spree with Earl Lanesaster and Harry Nelson hardware stores, plus the Lancaster shop, losing hundreds of dollars in merchandise including overalls clothing shoes and cigars. A new Atwater Kent radio and speakers were also stolen. The robbers entered via a rear Nelson window, pried the connecting door hinges and loaded goods onto a truck before fleeing. Sheriff Bert Reed's office investigated but a long gap before discovery allowed suspects to vanish.
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Bert Reed
Murray
Earl Lancaster
Harry Nelson
Lancaster
Atwater-Kent
Lanesaster
Nelson Hardware
Nelson Hardware Store
Sherry Reed
Returns From Hospital
Herman Gansemer of near Murray returned home from Tamanuei hospital in Omaha after a short operation and several days treatment. He is recuperating but feeling fine and hopes for permanent improvement. During absence his farm was cared for by sons Leslie and Ralph Gansemer. Friends wish him quick full health.
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Herman Gansemer
Murray
Tamanuei Hospital
Omaha
Gansemer
Leslie
Ralph Gansemer
Herman
Visitors from the North Visit Warne and Return
Mr and Mrs Charles Mutz traveled from the north to Warne last Thursday. They visited Miward Mutz and family and stayed until Sunday. On returning they canvassed for the plow sold by M G Churchill, who has sold about twelve hundred fifty garden flows to date.
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Charles Mutz
Warne
Miward Mutz
M. G. Churchill
Crop report shows heavy winter wheat abandon and poor yield
The report notes unusually heavy abandonment of winter wheat and a 74.9 percent condition. Nebraska wheat remains fair amid dryness with rainfall since May 1. oats record low at 78.3. Subsoil moisture deficits and April freezes reduced growth. tame hay improved while wild hay fell. fruits improved from last year.
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Nebraska
Murray Presbyterian Church Notice
Murray Presbyterian Church announces Sabbath school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m followed by an evening service at 7 30 p m with a Young People's meeting. Wednesday prayer meeting at 723 p m. Pastor J C Stewart invites all to worship with us.
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Murray Presbyterian Church
Young People’s Meeting
Have you anything we sell Tell the world about it
An invitation to use the Journal's Want Ad section to publicize items for sale or services offered. Readers are encouraged to submit brief notices detailing products, offerings, and contact options for quick sale exposure.
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The
Journal
Want Ad Department
Democratic solon visits opposition in Kansas City
Senator James A. Reed of Missouri, a Democratic presidential hopeful, toured Republican delegates in Kansas City on Sunday and was warmly received. Reed, a former Kansas City mayor, joked that his visit was “just trying to raise the average.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
James A. Reed
Missouri
Reed
Reel
Verse of John 3 16 Highlighted Text
The excerpt presents a famous biblical verse from John 3 16 about God's love and eternal life for believers. It emphasizes faith in Jesus as the path to salvation.
McKelvie Pushed as Hoover Running Mate in Nebraska Debate
Kansas City dispatch notes Robert W. Devoe promotes former Governor McKelvie as a logical vice presidential candidate for Hoover. McKelvie’s delegation support positions him ahead of rivals, with party leaders stating he could unify agricultural and western interests.
It Is Finished The Sacrifice of the Son of God
The passage recounts Jesus Christ’s final sayings on the cross including My God why hast thou forsaken me I thirst It is finished and Father into thy hands I commend my spirit It emphasizes accepting the sacrifice and following Christ’s commands to gain salvation.
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Christ
John the Baptist
John
Father
Garden of Eden
Jesus
God
Calvary Hill
Christ of
Himelf
Dawes Arrives at Marietta for College Commencement
Vice President Charlee G. Dawes arrived in Marietta Ohio from Chicago to take part in the commencement exercises at Marietta College next Tuesday. He traveled with F C Bachelder vice president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad in Bachelder's private car and will stay only until ceremonies conclude.
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Marietta, O
Charlee G. Dawes
Chicago
Marietta College
F. C. Bachelder
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Cream of the West Bakery Sells Delicious Shortcakes
Cream of the West Bakery offers delicious shortcakes at 15e each. The notice highlights a sale of fresh bakery goods priced at fifteen pence per shortcake.
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Cream of the West Bakery
Journal invites readers to call for news tips
The Journal invites interest in obtaining news by phone. Readers are advised to call number six any time for tip submissions or information.
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the Journal
Supreme Court Sets Quick Turnaround Record for 192? Sessions
The Supreme Court adjourned for the summer with 196 cases remaining, down from 295 last year. Of these, 175 were appellate and 15 original jurisdiction. Taft praised the progress and Justice Van Devanter led a procedure revision to speed decisions.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Taft
American Law Institute
Bar
Justice van Devanter
Sanitary District
Chicago
Great Lakes
Improved Highways Pay Big Dividends
Government and state reports project a record 1928 road building boom with about 20 000 miles of surfaced roads and 8 000 miles graded or drained. Of 288 060 state highway miles, 240 000 will be under state supervision. Expenditures are forecast above 1 300 000 000 dollars, signaling a dividend paying investment in modern highways and a premier U S system.
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United States Highway System
Norris charges Coolidge risked third party to aid farm relief
Senator Norris of Nebraska accused President Coolidge of nearly forcing a third party into the coming election by vetoing the McNary-Haugen farm relief bill and by not signing the Muscle Shoals measure. He said the question rests with the convention and warned that a Republican president has blocked relief for agriculture and conservation.
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Washington
Coolidge
Norris
Nebraska
Muscle Shoals
Congress
Banker’s Body Found After Kansas Bank Robbery
The body of E. A. Kessinger, kidnapped during the May 23 First National bank of Lamar holdup, was found in an abandoned shack near Liberal Kansas. He was shot to death. Four bandits robbed the bank and killed president A. N. Parrish and his son John. The gang, after escaping to western Kansas, abducted Dr. W. W. Wineinger and killed him, possibly luring him to treat a wounded bandit.
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Liberal
Kansas
E. A. Kessinger
First National Bank of
Lamar
Colon
Here
Kessinger
A. N. Parrish
John
W. W. Wineinger
Dighton
Kans
Hoover Maintains Silence After Nomination News
Secretary Hoover was unexpectedly drawn into national campaign talks as the Republican convention in Kansas City nominated him for the presidency. He accepted the nomination but still declined to discuss platform details or a running mate, keeping his personal views quiet during the process.
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Washington
Hoover
Kansas City
Whittier Home Setting Restored in Haverhill
More than $3000 spent on repairs to recreate Whittier’s winter scene at his house in Haverhill Massachusetts The board of trustees led by Charles D Potter arranged interiors and exterior features to match the poet’s “Snowbound” description The Whittier Club summer meeting heard Rev Joh More of Amesbury praise Whittier’s simple songs of duty and love toward heartfelt emotion
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Haverhill
Mass
Whittier
Charles D. Potter
Porter
Whittier Club
Joh More
Amesbury
Beatrice Vicinity Tornado Destroys Buildings and Chickens
A tornado near Beatrice Nebraska between the city and the state Institution for the Feebleminded razed and unroofed three buildings and demolished another. It killed over two hundred chickens owned by F. X. Willems and damaged a windmill, tower, hay barn, and a telephone pole. No injuries reported.
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Beatrice
Neb
State Institution For
F. X. Willems
Electricity on the Farm and Rural Power Growth
The article argues rural electric service must offer fair rates and returns. It notes high costs per user in sparse areas but suggests costs drop with greater consumption. It calls for more electric driven farm machines and innovative financing to expand farmer use.
McKelvie Feels Vice Presidency Possible If Hoover Wins Nomination
In Kansas City on June 12 Herbert Hoover could choose Samuel R McKelvie former Nebraska governor as running mate if Hoover proves victorious. Petrus Peterson of Lincoln expected to deliver the nominating speech. McKelvie says a cabinet post offers no lure but would hardly decline the vice presidency. He notes the idea has roots with leaders close to Hoover and Nebraska delegates would have to initiate.
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McKelvie
Hoover
McMuhen
Lowdon
Nebraska
President Coolidge
Senator Fess
Gould Dietz
Margaretta Dietrich
Dietrich
Nebraska Farmer
Hanford Macnnder
Iowa
American Legion
Royal G. Johnson
Kansas City
Herbert Hoover
Samuel R. MceKelvvie
Petrus Peterson
Lincoln
Mr. MacKelvie
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Robert W. Devoe
State Bar Association
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