Tale of Spotter on Railroad Train Near This City
In early railroading in Nebraska spotters rode trains to observe crews and report violations. On the Omaha to Lincoln run, one November night a spotter disguised as a tramp was tossed from a freight train into a snow gulch. He survived ten days frozen and malnourished before release, weighing far less than before.
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Nebraska
Federal Writers’ Project
WPA
Omaha
Lincoln
Tive
Ashland
Plattsmouth
Oreapolis
Toledo banks gain after state takeovers in 1931
Three banks in liquidation in Toledo have posted a net gain of income over expenses totaling 4 337 115 since the state assumed control in 1931.
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Toledo, O
Naval architect urges valve design change for subs
Harold C. Treble, sole civilian survivor of the Squalus disaster, told a naval court that main engine induction valves should be redesigned. He favors quick closing inboard valves with remote control and urged implementation without delay across all submarines.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Squalus
Harold C. Treble
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Naval Court of
William R. Monroe
Treble
Monroe
Rubber Stamps at Journal Office Offers Low Prices
The Journal office advertises rubber stamps available at low prices, inviting readers to visit for deals and discounts on stamping supplies.
Watchman Tells of Fireworks Plant Blown Up at Franklin Park
A guard for Acme Fireworks, Frank Folici, 34, described three masked men binding him at gunpoint and igniting a fuse that blew apart $30,000 worth of rockets and devices at the company plant in Franklin Park. He also said they attempted to fire another plant nearby. The blast drew a state fire marshal to question owner Harry Cohan about potential competitors.
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Franklin Park
Ill
Frank Folici
Acme Fireworks Corporation
Frank Doherty
Harry Cohan
Tobacco User Doubles Up In El Paso Incident
Virgil Shaw, assistant county attorney, chews tobacco and smokes cigarettes at the same time, an unusual habit noted in El Paso Oklahoma.
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EL Paso
Okla
Virgil Shaw
Miss Mary Murphy Dies At 75 In Manley
Miss Mary Murphy age 75 longtime Center precinct resident died this morning after a prolonged illness. She leaves a brother John Murphy and nieces and nephews including Mrs J C Rauth William Sheehan Sr Mrs Walter Mockenhaupt and the Charles Murphy family. Funeral services will be Wednesday morning at St Patrick's Church Manley conducted by Father James Hennessy. Heafey Heafey mortuary of Omaha is in charge.
Lincoln Young Man Drowns in Louisville Lake
Sunday evening Charles Stiles 23 of Lincoln died at Louisville state park lake after suffering a heart attack while swimming. body recovered and fire department crew tried to revive him but failed. Dr H W Worthman ruled death from heart attack not drowning. he was engaged to be married. service in Lincoln prepared.
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Charles Stiles
Lincoln
State Park Lake
Louisville
Ureman
Harry H. Stiles
Stander & Stander
New Brunswick Eyes Revival of Beef Cattle Industry
Plans to revive New Brunswick beef cattle raising are discussed in St John. The industry flourished before an export embargo to Great Britain, lifted years ago, and revival could boost agriculture and encourage farmers to produce their own grain.
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ST. John, N. B
New Brunswick
Great Britain
District Court Filings Quiet Title Suit and Foreclosure Action
In the clerk of district court a suit to quiet title has been filed by Ruth Behrens and others against George A Towle and others. The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. is the plaintiff in a foreclosure action against Karl Sudman and others.
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District Court
Ruth Behrens
George A. Towle
The
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co
Karl Sudman
Eight Mile Grove Aid Meeting Planned at Church
The aid society of Eight Mile Grove Lutheran church will meet Wednesday afternoon June 28 at the church. Hostesses are Mrs. Jake Meisinger and Mrs. John Albert.
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Aid Society
Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church
Jake Meisinger
John Albert
Mynard Club to Host Round Table on War Involvement
Mynard Community club hosts a Friday June 30 meeting featuring a round table discussion on whether America should participate in European or Asiatic wars. Participants include Edward Wehirbein W F Nolte Pearl Cole Gertrude Barnard Marion Wiles and Richard Cole with audience Q&A. admission free.
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Mynard Community Club
America
Congress
Mynard Club
Edward Wehirbein
W. F. Nolte
Pearl Cole
Gertrude Barnard
Marion Wiles
Richard Cole
Kopp Family Heads to Ogallala Visit
Mr and Mrs A W Kopp depart Friday night for Ogallala Nebraska to visit over the weekend at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ralph Maddox It is Mrs Kopps first visit to that part of the state and they plan to explore the many places of interest in the extreme western region of Nebraska.
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A. W. Kopp
Ogallala
Nebraska
Ralph Maddox
Mrs J H Donelan To Visit Relatives In Cedar Rapids
From Saturday's Duty Mrs J H Donelan will join Mr and Mrs J C Thygeson of Nebraska City tomorrow morning in a motor trip to Cedar Rapids Nebraska where they will spend the time visiting with the ladies sister Mrs F D Burgess and husband Dr F D Burgess
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J. H. Donelan
J. C. Thygeson
Nebraska City
Cedar Rapids, Nebraska
F. D. Burgess
Depart for Home After Plattsmouth Visit
Mrs. Chris Schake and her children of Kearney left Plattsmouth today after a two day visit at the home of Mrs. Etta Mockenhaupt. The late Mr. Schake and Mrs. Mockenhaupt were cousins.
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Chris Schake
Kearney
Plattsmouth
Etta Mockenhaupt
Mr. Schake
Mockenhaupt
Practical Health Hints at the World's Fair Feet
Advice urges readers to condition feet for heavy walking at the World's Fair and in daily life. Emphasizes proper shoe fit, flat heels, wide toes, and avoiding tight footwear. Recommends foot soaking, soft powders, and corn care, plus posture, exercise, diet with calcium and vitamin D, and weight management for healthy feet.
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J. A. Tobey
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