Local residents visit and travel through Weeping Water area
Local city records show numerous residents visiting Omaha and other cities for business and leisure. Items include Olga Enberg of Sheridan visiting relatives, H. C. Sherwood’s honeymoon return, and Dr. J. W. Dean en route to rheumatism treatment in Sulphur.
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Olga Enberg
Sheridan, Wyo
Gerda
Alpha Petersen
Floyd Wolcott
Weeping Water
Omaha
J. W. Dean
Marysville
J. E. Douglass
Sulphur
Okla
Read the Evening Journal 1¢ a Week Offer
Local newspaper promotes a subscription deal offering the Evening Journal for one cent weekly. The notice highlights affordability and ongoing circulation. It targets readers seeking updated news and community information in a compact, period-appropriate ad style.
War Is Changing Our Old Customs
In a June 18 dispatch from Washington, Arthur W. Dunn argues that war necessity will reshape government powers and norms as long as the conflict lasts. He notes increased secrecy, shifting legislation, and protests, with figures like Theodore Roosevelt, Senator Stone, and Congressman Frear cited amid debates on intercoastal canals and Prohibition-era finance.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Stone
Missouri
Roosevelt
Santiago
Stone
Charles D. Hilles
Republican National Committee
Eminent Russian Lecturer To Speak At Chautauqua
Morris G. Hindus a native of Russia will tell the story of Russia its people and costumes to Chautauqua audiences detailing culture and heritage in an engaging lecture.
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Morris G. Hindus
Russia
Plattsmouth Chautauqua Begins June
Washington reports a nationwide Red Cross fund drive aiming for 100 million dollars. Campaigns in multiple cities report large early pledges, with New York pledging 12 million in the first day. Miss Mabel Boardman urged women to contribute quickly to the effort.
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Washington
Red Cross
New York
Mabel T. Boardman
Women of America
May Delay the Call for Troops
Washington reports the War Department is considering keeping northern state National Guards at home until about September 15 due to climate concerns. The call for conscripts may be delayed to October 1 or 15 as equipment cannot be supplied by September 1. Iowa urges at home service to finish farm work.
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Washington
War Department
Iowa
Leslie M Shaw Discusses World War At Chautauqua
Leslie M. Shaw addresses the present world war in a Chautauqua talk, offering observations on international affairs and wartime policy as ticket holders listen.
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Leslie M. Shaw
Treasury Receipts Surpass One Billion in Fiscal Year
Washington reports ordinary receipts at $1,015,331,517 for the current fiscal year, the first time such a total exceeds a billion dollars. Tax increases, earlier payments, and strong income and internal revenues drive the jump, with customs and other sources adding further gains. a $341.5 million daily haul marks the year's peak.
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Washington
Treasury
The
Women Pledge Hoover Support in Saving Food
Heads of major women’s groups met with Herbert Hoover in Washington and pledged full support for the food administration. About 150 societies were represented. Hoover said domestic cooperation is key, with housewives integral to the national effort.
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Hoover
Washington
Herbert C. Hoover
Food Administration
Crowder Draft Rules Near Completion for All Registrants
Washington June 19 General Crowder finalizes draft regulations as final returns pour in from states led by Wyoming which reports near complete totals. The rules address transfer of registration locality and medical examinations, while registrants are warned they must verify their draft status themselves as the army will handle conscription only for land forces and branch choice cannot be guaranteed.
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Washington, D. C
General Crowder
Wyoming
Crowder
Army
Navy
Woodmen of the World Dance At M W A Hall
The Woodmen of the World announce a social dance on Saturday evening June 23 at the M W A hall. Plattsmouth orchestra to provide music and the public is invited to attend.
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M. W. A. Hall
Plattsmouth
Beins Homestead and Sayles Place Near Plattsmouth
The Beins homestead and the Bill Sayles property located 3 miles south of Plattsmouth. Inquiries directed to E. W. Beins or via phone 4211. Date 6-19.
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Beins
Bill Sayles
Plattsmouth
E. W. Beins
Wintering at Leavenworth Soldier's Home visits kin
John Renner, winter resident of the Soldiers' Home at Leavenworth Kansas, is in the city for a brief visit with relatives and friends.
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John Renner
Leavenworth, Kan
Old-Fashioned Girls Present Patriotic Afternoon Program
A patriotic program by the Old-Fashioned Girls unfolds on the afternoon of the third day. The event promises memorable performances and community spirit in a traditional, nostalgic setting.
Chautauqua Opens With Gabriel Maguire Performance
The first evening features Irish humorist Gabriel R. Maguire entertaining the audience, promising laughter and joyful mood for the event.
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Gabriel R. Maguire
Mrs Rawls and Wescott Attend State PEO Meeting
Mrs A Rawls and Mrs C C Wescott left today for Fremont to attend the state chapter of the PEO meeting there this week.
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A. Rawls
C. C. Wescott
Fremont
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