Union Ledger Sees Wide Local Exchange and Visits
The Union column lists many residents and visitors including Hugh E. Warden shipping hogs to Omaha, Virgil Ross in Union, Verle Harding’s Lincoln trip, and Miss Doris Frans in Lincoln. It notes weather delaying Children’s Day, plus town activity from paving changes to garage construction and family visits across nearby towns and states.
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Hugh E. Warden
Omaha
Virgil Ross
Coldrege
Union
Verle Harding
Lincoln
eBthany
Weatheil Harding
Doris Frans
Joseph E. Ellington
Plattsmouth
Mesdames
R. E. Taylor
Howard Taylor
A. L. Taylor
For Sale Ford Roadster With Starter Inquire At Post Office
Classified note from Union Nebraska advertises a Ford roadster for sale with a starter. Inquiries are to be made at the local post office.
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Union, Neb
Station Opening to Offer Free Gas Prize
George Trunkenbolz, proprietor of the Union oil station, told a Journal representative he expects to open for service on Sunday. Edward Dowler will conduct the station opening and a free prize will be given to the purchaser of every five gallons of gasoline on that day.
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George Trunkenbolz
Union
Edward Dowler
Journal
Methodist Church Notes Preview of Coming Children's Day Program
Sunday schedule lists 10 15 Sunday school 11 30 morning worship 7 15 Epworth League 8 00 Children's Day program postponed by heavy rain last Sunday rescheduled for this Sunday evening Dr C C Cissel district superintendent surprised the pastor by arriving in time to preach his sermons praised by attendees decorations drew comment hoping to recreate appeal for next Sunday's program
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
C. C. Cissel
Haircut and marcel pricing notice
Advertises ladies marcelling at 40 cents and ladies shingle bob haircuts at 15 cents. Provides appointment by calling phone 78 for Mr C D Austin. jlT-4w
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C. D. Austin
Funeral of Eugene Austin Held at Union Methodist Church
Eugene Austin lifelong resident of the Union area died after a long illness in Omaha. The funeral was conducted at the Union Methodist Church and burial followed in East Union cemetery beside his wife Stella ChillcottAustin Mr Austin born August 11 1866 in Missouri moved to Cass county as a young man and farmed here He is survived by sons Roy Sherman of Union and Bloomington California and Omaha daughters Deta Welch Mary Applegate Addie Austin two brothers a sister and a half sister
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William Barritt
Lemuel Barritt
Omaha
Frank Bauer
Anna
Greenwood
Harold Nickles
Union
Thomas Hamilton
Florida
Southland
Harvey Gregg
Murray
Amos McNamee
R. D. Frans
Harvey
Norma Robb
Mary Donnelly Robb
Robb
Mary Wilson
Mesdames R. E. Jones
Magnet
Martha Bunyan
Woolsey
South Dakota
O. C. Douge
Alite McCarroll
Douge
Henry H. Becker
Chapman
R. E. Foster
Ray Ballman
W. L. Hobach
W. A. Taylor
C. W. Hobach
George Trunkenbolz
Eagle
George Trunkenbolz, Jr
Zeletta Clarence
Hartington
Peter Clarence
L. R. Upton
Clarence
Clara Davis
W. C. Carrier
Helen
Elmer
Eugene Austin
Methodist
J. A. Runnells
East Union Cemetery
Austin
Liberty Precinct
King of Trails
Mr. Austin
Missouri
Cass County
Stella M. Chillcott
Here
Methodist Episcopal Church At
Roy Austin
Bloomington
Calif
Sherman Austin
Deta Welch
Mary Applegate
Addie Austin
Farm Sale by Auctioneers Forke Bros Lincoln Neb
Want to sell your farm write for particulars. Forke Bros The Auctioneers advertise an auction conducted by experienced salesmen. 132 No 12th St Lincoln Nebraska. 117 3sw.
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Forke Bros
Lincoln, Nebr
Ban on Fees to Solons in Bill
Washington reports a bill by Representative Tinkham to bar members of Congress from accepting fees for speeches on any pending legislation. He says the measure responds to exposure that lawmakers have secretly received money from sources linked to the Anti Saloon League.
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Washington
Congress
Tinkham
Republican
Massachusetts
Anti-Saloon League
Coolidge Dawes Split Over Farm Aid Definite
Washington reports a clear break between President Coolidge and Vice President Dawes over farm legislation. Dawes leads the Haugen bill push, signaling a potential landing spot in White House or banking security. The dispute prompts talk of 1928 renomination risks and foreign economist Sir Josiah Stamp’s unlikely alignment.
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Washington
Coolidge
Dawes
White House
Sir Josiah
Sir Josiah Stamp
America
United States
Fight over McNary farm bill nears final vote
In Washington on June 14 leaders on both sides prepare for the last debate stages. A single day of discussion remains before a limited debate roll call midweek. Opponents press counter proposals while proponents urge southern Democrats to join Western backers to salvage the bill. Democratic floor leader Senator Robinson aims to push a general tariff reduction to aid farmers, but fear of a tariff reversal looms.
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Washington
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
Jap ship afire off West Coast with distress call
Reports from Puget Sound navy yard say an unidentified Japanese vessel sent a SOS while aboard ship fire raged. Interference prevented identifying the vessel, and the coast guard cutter Haida was ordered to Cordova to investigate. Officers speculated the ship could be Have Maru or Erie Maru.
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Bremerton
Wash
Puget Sound Navy Yard
St. Paul Island
North Pacific
Cordova
Alaska
Coast Guard
Haida
Two Men Drown When Car Plunges From Open Bridge
In Fort Lauderdale on June 13, a car left an open bridge near Las Olas Beach. Elias Flaum, 45, of Fort Lauderdale died trapped beneath wreckage. Thomas C. Butler, 35, of Oliver Springs, Tenn., escaped the car but drowned in the swift current.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Las Olas Beach
Elias Flaum
Thomas C. Butler
Oliver Springs
Tenn
Flaum
Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church Services and Parade Details
Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m German service at 10 30 a m Two thirty p m practice for Children s Sunday pageant Gods Children Offering and proceeds fund install of a light plant in church and parsonage Reverend Lenz invites all to attend
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Lenz
Tornado damages Steinauer Nebraska on Sunday
A small tornado swept Steinauer Nebraska at about 4 30 p m Sunday damaging most homes and businesses. Roofs porches and outbuildings were torn away and power lines were knocked out. No injuries were reported though the storm caused extensive flooding and debris filled streets.
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Steinauer
Neb
Noone
Ernest Steinauer
M. A. Steinauer
Joe Wenzl
Steinauer Hotel
Frank Morris
Charles Schroff
William Klein
N. C. Steinauer
Frank Conrad
Rockford Flood Destroys Homes After 4.41 Inch Rainfall
Rockford Illinois faced its worst flood in 36 years after a 4.41 inch rainfall in an hour and a half. Hundreds of homes marooned, bridges swept away, and five hundred homes flooded in southeast Rockford. Water depths reached four to eight feet in several streets as residents sought rescue on second floors.
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Rockford
Ill
Keith Creek
Canoe Club
Christ Alive in the Himalayas Claim Sparks Theosophist Claim
London June 14. Dr Anne Besant president of the Theosophical Society tells London readers that Christ remains in a physical body among the Himalayas. She says she heard him declare he is coming to this world to take Krishnamurti’s body, a claim she finds beyond dispute.
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London
Himalaya
Anne Besant
Theosophical Society
Theosophists
Greeting card shopping for Father’s Day at Bates
A note urges readers to visit Bates Book and Stationery Store to find a selection of Father’s Day greeting cards. The message emphasizes buying on Sunday June 20th to share a thoughtful message with Dad.
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Father
Bates Book and Stationery Store
Journal office prints diverse business stationery
The Journal office offers a range of business stationery prints to suit various professional needs. From letterhead templates to envelopes and notepads, the service covers standard corporate branding with quality paper and reliable finishes.
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Journal
Karnak Healed Me and Made Me Feel Eighty Years Young
John Cluen of Des Moines a retired Rock Island R A engineer says Karnak cured his stomach trouble biliousness gas bloating constipation nervousness and rundown feelings. He claims six bottles restored him to health and he now feels vigorous and in the pink of condition and urges others to try Karnak.
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Rock Island
R. R
Karnak
John Cluen
Iowa
Des Moines
Rock Island R. A
Omaha
City Beautiful Association pushes for brighter street lamps
A three member committee from the City Beautiful Association, including a woman, urged the city council to install higher wattage street lamps. The electric company was instructed to increase illumination, pleasing most residents while a few in the eastern part of town seek extensions.
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Kearney
City Beautiful Association
Electric Company
Eige
City Moves Profit from Electric Fund to General Repairs
Central City officials redirected 210000 in profit from wholesale electricity to the general fund. The money will finance repairs and refurbishment of City Hall after voters approved the transfer.
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Central City
Sod Garage Erected at Bridgeport Thirty Years After
Sixty years ago a sod building rose at Bridgeport serving as home and stable. It now hosts a garage likely the nation’s only sod garage equipped with electric light and power, marking a notable reuse and modernization of heritage structure.
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Bridgeport
Horace to Get Electric Service via New Transmission Line
The village of Horace in Greeley county will gain electrical service by building a transmission line that connects with the line from Greeley to Scotia. The system draws power from a hydroelectric plant at Cedar Rapids.
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Horace
Greeley County
Greeley
Scotia
Cedar Rapids
Nebraska Town Secures Post Office in Public Buildings Bill
Central City becomes the sole Nebraska town to gain a new post office in Congress approved legislation authorizing 165 million dollars for public buildings.
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Central City
Nebraska Town
Congress
Mec- Cook City Election Defeats Municipal League Candidates
In Mec- Cook the Municipal League nominees suffered defeat at the city election, shifting policy away from the prior administration.
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Mec- Cook
Municipal League Party
Fremont Electric Plant Offers Nighttime Discount
Fremont municipal electric plant provides a discount to firms using 7,500 kWh of energy if consumption occurs exclusively between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. The policy aims to shift load to off peak hours and reduce peak demand costs.
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Municipal Electric
Fremont
State fair grounds to gain extra electric capacity
The state fair grounds will receive additional electric infrastructure to boost capacity for events and exhibits. Officials indicate improved power reliability for crowds, vendors, and demonstrations during upcoming fairs and gatherings.
Falls City grounds terraced for beauty spot near electric plant
The city plans terracing and landscaping around the Falls City electric plant to create a beauty spot. In Minden a Bethany Old Peoples Home will cost twenty thousand dollars to house 24 occupants.
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Falls City
Minden
Bethany Old Peoples Home
Postage Stamp Costs More Than Hourly Electric Bill
A two cent postage stamp costs more than the hourly electric current bill to light halls stairways attic and cellar, illustrating price comparisons in a local notice.
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Rou
White crosses to warn drivers at fatal accident scenes
Movements at Falls City seek erecting large white crosses at fatal accident sites to warn travelers to slow down and drive carefully. A cross near Falls City would mark Otto Nielson's death and similar markers would be placed at nearby railway crossing tragedies to deter reckless driving and prevent repeats.
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Falls City
Otto Nielson
Omaha Elks Lodge
Order
Oreapolis
Union
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