Metcalfe Voices Politics and Politicians at Lincoln
Editor R L Metcalfe spoke on Politics and Politicians before the Jefferson club at the University Temple Lincoln praising restraint in hero worship while urging practical reforms and respect for principles over individuals. He lauded Roosevelt's record but warned against personal idolization and called for democracy grounded in common good and honest dollars and soil.
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R. L. Metcalfe
Jefferson Club
University Temple
Lincoln
Christian Church Names New Leader After Pastor Move
The Christian church seeks a new pastor after Rev. A L Zink left for Clayton New Mexico and Folsom. Rev B A Wilkinson of Bethany will preach tomorrow at both services. Rev Thomas is expected to take charge, praised by Montana and Missouri secretaries for his work.
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A. L. Zink
Clayton
New Mexico
Folsom
B. A. Wilkinson
Bethany
Thomas
Work of the
Christian Church
Montana
Rev
Missouri
Seed Oats For Sale In Mynard By S O Cole
Good variety of seed oats for sale. S O Cole of Mynard offers options for customers seeking quality seed oats for planting.
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S. O. Cole, Mynard
Rheumatism Strikes Mrs Halmes as Arm Heals
Mrs. Nicholas Halmes suffers a severe rheumatic attack while recovering from a broken arm. Her husband Mr. Halmes also battles rheumatism, hindering daily movement. Hope remains for both to improve and allow her to go out soon.
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Nicholas Halmes
Halmes
Real estate tract sale for 120 acres at $13 500
Friday morning a deed records Wm Kennedy selling 120 acre farm to Peter H Miller for 13 500 dollars. The price equals 112 50 per acre, a sharp rise from a quarter century ago when land could be bought for about a quarter of the amount.
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Wm. Kennedy
Peter H. Miller
Meisingers Return From Illinois Visit
Emil Meisinger and W H Meisinger came back this morning from Pekin and other Illinois towns after a two month stay with relatives and friends. They were accompanied by Philip Fornoff of Gedar Creek who will make his home here.
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Emil Meisinger
W. H. Meisinger
Pekin
Illinois
Philip Fornoff
Gedar ¢ Creek
Agriculture in the Schools at National Education Meet
The seventh annual convention of the department of superintendents of the National Educational Association closed with a reception at the Corcoran gallery. Resolutions urged federal aid for rural and training schools, immigrant language programs, and increased support for the national bureau of education, plus sending American teachers abroad for school inspections. Round tables addressed agricultural education and teacher preparation with participants from multiple states and the Department of Agriculture.
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Washington
Department of Superintendents
National Educational Association
Corcoran Art Gallery
Department
National Bureau of Education
National Civic Federation
Great Britain
Ernest E. Balcomb
Weatherford
Okla
E. D. Cameron
Guthrie
John R. Kirk
Kirksville
K. L. Butterfield
Amherst
Mass
Alfred Byliss
Macomb
Ill
H. C. White
Athens
William M. Stewart
Salt Lake City
Dick J. Crosby
Department of Agriculture
E. C. Bishop
Lincoln
Neb
Mail clerk clings to moving Burlington train
W E Adams, a Burlington railroad mail clerk, rode outside the train between two Pullmans after the vestibules were locked. He clung from Ashland to Omaha before dismounting, thoroughly chilled by the exposure on the fast train.
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Lincoln Journal
W. E. Adams
Burlington Railroad
Burlington
Ashland
Omaha
Pollard Pushes Cheaper Road Building Education Plan
Washington special reports Congressman E. M. Pollard secured an agreement to fund agricultural bill education for farmers on building cheaper roads. He opposed macadam as costly and favored government experts aiding counties with clay sand or gravel road construction, increasing good roads appropriations by 325000.
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Washington
E. M. Pollard
Bright Baby Girl Arrives for Verner Perry Family
Verner Perry, living south of town, renewed his Journal subscription Saturday and announced the arrival of a bright eyed baby girl on February 21. Mother and child are doing nicely and the family hopes the infant brings joy in their declining days.
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Verner Perry
Journal
Colorado newspapers rally to reassure banks and support home printers
The Troy Colorado Chief notes that Colorado newspapers for four weeks have urged calm to avert panic and urge banks to support local printers. Editors praise banks if they respond with loyalty to home institutions, hoping Colorado bankers now prove themselves as true as the papers.
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Colorado
Troy
Italian killed at Pacific Junction mystery deepens
The Glenwood Tribune reports Justice Day traced the death of Bartolomeo Vietti, an Italian killed near Pacific Junction on February 11. Vietti, who had bought a ticket to Italy, left Madera with $25 and a silver watch missing. authorities疑 suspect self harm, while neighbors recall a frightful incident with a butcher knife that may have spooked him.
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Pacfic Junction
Glenwood Tribune
Justice Day
Pacific Junction
Madera
Cal
Bartolomeo Vietti
Dogliani
Italy
Peter Torone
Vietti
Henton
Omaha editor makes early presidential bets in Nebraska
An Omaha correspondent reports John Donovan editor of the Madison Star Mail placed the first recorded presidential bets in Nebraska. He laid $850 with John Coffee and $500 with Walter Meisner that Taft would lose the presidency, plus $350 against $500 that Bryan would win. He also backed Dahlman for Omaha mayor, making several bets and profit.
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Omaha
John Donovan
Madison Star- Mail
Nebraska
Donovan
John Coffee
Walter Meisner
Taft
Bryan
Roosevelt
Dahlman
Florist Weeping Water Flour Plant Sells Quality Product
Herman Kleitsch visited the city on estate settlement business for Fred Kroeler and also sold a car of flour produced by the Weeping Water company. Kleitsch & Halmes runs a large flour mill operation with modern equipment and strong profits.
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Herman Kleitsch
Fred Kroeler
Kleitsch
Weeping Water Company
Kleitsch & Halmes
Land for Sale in Lincoln County Bargains
Notice announces land for sale in Lincoln County with contact to Chas. Piper offering good bargains for buyers seeking property in the area.
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Lincoln County
Chas
Piper
Democratic State Convention actions in Lincoln area
The Lincoln News reports Democratic state central chair T S Allen has issued notices for a March 5 meeting in Omaha with Bryan volunteers also called to attend. W J Bryan will address the afternoon event and a Denver delegate at large race features five candidates including Stephens Dunn Brown Thompson Oldham. Richard L Mescalf declines candidacy while M W Terry vies for attorney general and Garrett Premont seeks lieutenant governor with N C Abbott aiming for state superintendent.
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State Central Committee
Omaha
Bryan Volunteers
A. F. Mullen
O'Neill
W. J. Bryan
Denver
Dan V. Stephens
Fremont
I. J. Dunn
Frank W. Brown
Lincoln
W. H. Thompson
Grand Island
W. D. Oldham
Kearney
Oldham
Parker Managers
St. Louis
Nebraska
R. L. Metcalfe
Metcalfe
Dunn
Bee
Douglas County
Brown
John Moorehead
Falls City
H. H. Hanks
Nebraska City
Henry Gering
Plattsmouth
M. F. Connor
Auburn
George Warren
Tecumseh
J. W. Boatman
Sterling
R. W. Storey
Pawnee City
Bryan
Gage County
M. W. Terry
Ife
Gage
Garrett
Premont
N. C. Abbott
Tekamah
McBride Family Relocates to South Omaha Home
John D. McBride moved his household goods to South Omaha on Thursday and left with his family Friday evening to establish a future home there. They have lived here ten years and leave many friends. the Journal will visit the new home at 812 North 24th Street.
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John D. McBride
South Omaha
Mr. McBride
The
Journal
McBride
North 24Th Street
Deed ordered for island portion in favor of John Warga
Deed ordered for a portion of the island south of here in favor of John Warga. The case Cooley vs Lancing on lease for stone quarry use was taken under advisement. John M. Leyda appointed referee to examine records in Westlake vs Westlake. Judgement for the plaintiff in Dovey and Sons vs Beexer for 1332 dollars. Demurer overruled in Opp vs Laughlin.
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Here
John Warga
Cooley Vs Lancing
John M. Leyda
Westlake
E. G. Dovey and Sons
William A. Beexer
Jacob Opp
Morris F. Laughlin
Secretary of the Democratic Press Association meeting noted
The papers question the secretary of the Democratic Press Association of Nebraska but report a meeting set for March 5 in Omaha alongside the state convention, with details uncertain from the Nebraska City News excerpt.
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Democratic Press Association of Nebraska
Plattsmouth Journal
Omaha
Nebraska City News
New Dept Rule Forces Weekly Papers to Halt on Limit
The new department ruling requires weekly newspapers to stop publication when the limit is reached. Publishers have no choice and must suspend papers for all subscribers once the cap is met.
Missouri Pacific Ticket Rule Enforced at Stations
The Missouri Pacific posts depots notice requiring tickets before boarding trains. Conductors enforce the rule, halting passengers without stamped tickets and guiding them to the ticket window. The change, effective Sunday, mostly affects non-ticket buyers while regular travelers face no trouble.
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Missouri Pacific
Union Ledger
Capitol Lunch Pleases District Educators
A Washington special dated February 27 reports Congressman Pollard hosted educators from his district at lunch in the Capitol. The party included Chancellor Andrews, President Craetref of the state normal, Superintendent Stevens of Lincoln, Principal John Woodward of Havelock, Professor Town of Lincoln and Professor Lucey of the state university. The group praised the hospitality and treatment during their stay.
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Washington
Capitol
Pollard
Chancelor Andrews
Craetref
The
State Normal
Stevens
Lincoln
John Woodward
Havelock
Town of
Lucey
State University
Train carries 31 new coal cars for Denver & Rio Grande
A Burlington westbound train passed through with 31 new coal cars destined for the Denver & Rio Grande railway. The shipment signals improving business conditions and is welcomed by locals.
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Burlington West
Denver & Rio Grande Railway
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Republican Party
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Roosevelt
Robert M. LaFollette
William H. Taft
Bryne
United States
Moses Colt Tyler
H. D. Thomas
Corvallis
Superintendents’ Association
Verner
True
Lincoln News
T. S. Allen
Democratic
South
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