Omaha Garbage Contract Moves to Cullom County
The Omaha contract for gar bage hauling was awarded to Henry Pollack who will ship the city’s refuse to Cullom in this county. Pollack has moved hogs from Sixth and Grace streets to Cullom and will feed them at new yards there. Garbage will travel by railroad tank cars from Omaha to the Cullom site. Omaha officials previously faced protests over local feeding yards and welcome the move.
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City of
Omaha
Henry Pollack
Ringer
Omhaa
Pollack
Sixth and
Grace Streets
Miss Gertrude Morgan Improves From Critical Illness
The article notes Miss Gertrude Morgan is improving after a period of critical illness and is on the path toward recovery though still serious. Mrs. D. C. Morgan also shows improvement after flu, with hopes the family will recover completely soon.
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Gertrude Morgan
D. C. Morgan
Wreck Delays Westbound Time Freight Near Ralston
A wreck last night a few miles from Ralston sent the Omaha Den ver time freight with 20 cars into the ditch delaying westbound service. The crash damaged the track and demolished cars injuring two railroad detectives who were taken to Omaha Hospital.
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Burlington
Ralston
Omaha
Nebraska Cass County Expense Summary 1920
County Clerk George Savies records detailed expenditures for Cass County Nebraska for 1920. General fund, bridge fund, emergent bridge fund, road fund, Mothers Pension fund, Old Soldiers relief fund total 196000.00 with official seal and date February 16 1920.
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State of
Nebraska
Cass County
George FE. Savies
Tose County
Jon Bary
Weneral Fund
Bridge Fund
Uridee Fund
Emergener
Moad Fond
Mothers’ Pension Fund
Old Soldiers Ielief Fund
Return to 2-Cent Fare Advocated by Erie President
F D Underwood, president of the Erie railroad, urged resuming private control to lower passenger rates to 2 cents a mile and adjust freight tariffs for equitable revenue. He argued private operation would boost competition, improve service, and reduce the direct tax burden on travelers, while commodity rates remain broadly fair.
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New York
F. D. Underwood
Erie Railroad
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Transfer of railroads to private control begins IC C activity
Washington reports mark the start of major Interstate Commerce Commission action as railroads shift from government to private control. Director General Hines finishes eighteen compensation contracts for twenty six months of federal operation and sets the stage for claim settlements. Cape Cod Canal operation undecided amid unresolved valuation and legal authority.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Administration
Hines
Cape Cod
Secretary of War
Department of Justice
War department rejects canal owners and railroad award
The case to a jury award was said to be unacceptable to the war department. Railroad labor, through its representatives, planned next steps after the president advised awaiting the Transportation Act’s machinery. Leaders were expected to publicize their plans soon.
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Canal Owners
War Department
Holmeses on trip to California stop in city
A. E. Holmes his wife and Mrs. T. S. Holmes of Chicago visit J. W. Holmes and family before continuing to California for a few months. They depart this afternoon for Murray to stay with Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Smith and other relatives. Mr. A. E. Holmes is the brother of J. W. Holmes and Mrs. Smith.
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A. E. Holmes
T. S. Holmes
Chicago
J. W. Holmes
California
Murray
Garmeftt
Elmwood Soldier Wed in Germany After War Service
Henry Hartman of Elmwood returned from Germany where he wed a local woman in the occupied zone. A reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs William Stere with family and friends from Elmwood. The couple plan to settle on a farm near Elmwood.
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Henry Hartman
Germany
Elmwood
Hartman
United States
William Stere
Henry Dehning
Louis Dehning
Albert Dehning
C. Engleking
Charles Bornemeier
Jess Hoika
William Bohn
William Murfin
Fred
Lena
Martha Weisheit
Administrator seeks elusive 30 cent debt of late A. J. Seaman
T H Weirich administrator for the late A J Seaman seeks the Omaha creditor owed 30 cents He notes Seaman spoke of only two debts one of 30 cents and a 5 cent milk bill He traveled from Wahoo where Seaman is buried and mentions a safety deposit box not yet opened He recalls a $100 coffin purchased and approved by Seaman
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T. H. Weirich
Board of Public Welfare
A. J. Seaman
Seaman
Mr. Weirich
Weirich
Wahoo
Red Cross Work in the County
Mrs. F. H. Dunbar, Cass county Red Cross secretary, returned from a county tour noting keen local interest and willingness to help. She sought cases needing relief or government settlement issues for former service members and disability cases to be submitted for federal relief. The home service department continues to provide prompt attention to all office cases.
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F. H. Dunbar
Cass County
The
Red Cross
Dunbar
Home Service Department of the Red Cross
Hog Cholera Control Report For Nebraska
Dr. W T Spencer reports that cooperative hog cholera control in Nebraska, led by the U S Bureau of Animal Industry and the Nebraska State Bureau of Animal Industry, reduced losses. Estimated state hog population about 4 500 144. cholera deaths under 50 000. sick hogs treated 52 978. well hogs treated 150 504. serum used 16 674 24?. virus used 276 5467 B C. hogs lost in treated herds 7 878.
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W.T. Spencer
Nebraska
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
C. C
B. C
Farm for Sale Near Plattsmouth Nebraska 219 Acres
Farm of 219 acres six and one half miles northwest of Plattsmouth with 70 acres tillable and the rest in pasture and timber. Good improvements and spring water. Price 150 dollars per acre. Possession April 1, 1920. Contact John N. Beck Route 2 Plattsmouth Nebraska.
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Plattsmouth
John N. Beck
Nebraska
For Sale 18 Acres Near Plattsmouth Nebraska
Property on the James Dvorak place one mile southeast of Plattsmouth court house includes a six room house with running water electric lights toilet and bath in good condition. Features a large hay barn cattle barn buggy and auto shed chicken house and more. Fifteen acres in alfalfa with fruit. Immediate possession. For price and terms contact Joseph Pick Omaha Nebraska 1502 Dodge St evenings Sundays call Webster 4856. Two wheel drive pickup.
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James Dvorak
Plattsmouth Court House
Joseph Pick
Douglas
Dodge St
Omaha
Neb
Webster
Board of Commissioners approves deputy appointment and hires
The county board meets to approve routine claims and appoint Miss Lillian White as deputy in the county judge's office at 90 dollars monthly starting March 1. Alfred Gansemer and R E Norris named assessors for Rock Bluffs and Avoca precincts with clerk hire funds of 200 dollars requested for 1920. The session adjourned to March 5 to continue pending matters.
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Board of County Commissioners
Alisn J. Beeson
Lillian White
George L. Farley
Alfred Gansemer
Rock Bluffs
R. E. Norris
Avoca
Bargains Offered on Housing by F M Welshimer
A sale ad offers seven homes for quick purchase with liberal balance terms. The properties include one 3 room, three 4 room, two 8 room, and one 16 room house all close in. Buyer urged to see at once or call 575 for particulars.
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F. M. Welshimer
D&w
For Sale Block Wood by Elbert Wiles
Cottonwood and maple block wood offered for sale delivered at four and five dollars per load. Contact Elbert Wiles by telephone 3521.
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Elbert Wiles
Shorthorn Bull Offered By J. J. Lohnes
A good two and a half year old Shorthorn bull owned by J. J. Lohnes of Mynard Nebraska is up for sale.
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J. J. Lohnes
Mynard
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Omaha, Neb
Gass County
Cullom
Miss Morgan
Platesmouth
Nepearee
Journal
Erie System
Ford
Gome
W.w.wasley
Parmelo Theatre
Mary Pickford
John Fox, JR
Sidney A. Franklin
Charles Rosher
Mary
Kentucky
the Board OF Commissioners
C. E. Wescott
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