Many Plans Are Presented Safeguarding Monroe Doctrine at Paris
The Paris peace conference closes its first formal session with debate over league structure and enforcement. United States delegates press for Monroe doctrine protection amid calls for broader global security and possible sanctions. Prohibition momentum grows as Nebraska ratifies, making national ban imminent as world events unfold.
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Wilson
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Senate
Borah
Nebraska
Congress
Prohibition Party
State lawmakers submit new bills
The Nebraska legislature reports Governor Melkhelvie signed a document supporting the prohibitory amendment to the National Constitution. The process reached the forty state milestone as Nebraska and others ratify. The session involved Senate and House actions concluding January 16 with final agreement on the amendment measure.
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Lincoln
S. R Melkhelvie
Nebraska
Rome
Senate
House
State Budget Proposes Cuts and Upgrades for 1919 20
The 1919 1920 state budget prepared under Governor Neville calls for 11 559 100 in expenditures, down from 11 716 889 two years earlier, with major cuts to the adjutant general and defense council but increases for roads, normals, the home for feeble minded children, and the university. Bills propose a new capitol, removal of veteran license requirements for medical fields, a convention system replacing primaries, mandatory public school attendance, and English only instruction in schools.
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Neville
Adjutant General
National Guard
Defense
Capitol
Frost
Uehling
Hardin
Byrum
Hall
Senate
Maurer
McKee
License plan targets farm produce commission merchants
A bill by Kenagy of Seward aims to regulate commission merchants who handle farm produce. It requires every seller except the producer to obtain a license from the state board of agriculture secretary and post a bond for honest accounting of consignments. Any consignor with a grievance may sue.
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Kenagy
Seward
Secretary
the State Board of Agriculture
Nebraska War History Committee Schedules War Record Plan
At a Lincoln Lindell hotel conference, a Nebraska patriotic groups committee was formed to lobby the legislature for a formal plan to gather and publish the state’s World War involvement. Members include S. C. Bassett Gibbon John H. Cordeal D. S. Harden Alma Mrs A E Sheldon and Miss Sarka B Hrbkova.
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Patriotic Organizations of
Nebraska
Lindell Hotel
Lincoln
S. C. Bassett
Gibbon
John H. Cordeal
McCook
D. S. Hardin
Alma
A. E. Sheldon
Sarka B. Hrbkova
Nonpartisan uprising spurs committee on tenancy in Nebraska counties
The revolt among tenants of The Souls estate, owned by Gabe and Nucballs counties, drives push for a new committee chaired by Jacobs with nonpartisan members including Staats and Anderson. The drive highlights hiring of women as county superintendents and shifts in state education staffing, noting sixty women have held posts and many men retired with women elected to replace them.
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Tenan
Wheal
Meerh Teer
Gabe
Nucballs
Aso Heathing
Nated Jacobs
Gifford Staats
Hernaolds
W Jo Anderson Thompson
Scheidt Jaecs
Shmileo
Nebraska
Emily
Hols
Soate Department of Education
Boxing Measure A Bill Regulates Exhibitions in State
A bill introduced by Barton Green of Lancaster would create a state athletic commission to regulate boxing and sparring events statewide. The governor would chair the panel with the attorney general and secretary of state as members, directing all matches whether run by clubs, corporations, or associations. Opposition claims it legalizes pugilism. The Code Bill by Governor McKelvie reorganizes state departments into six executive agencies: Finance, Agriculture, Labor, Trade and Commerce, Public Welfare, Public Works.
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Barton Green
Lancaster
State Athletic Commission
McKelvie
Senate
Peterson, Cordeal, Bushee
Saunders
Reed Thei
Finance
Agriculture
Davis
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Offer Kidney Relief
An old Holland remedy marketed as a universal cure for kidney and bladder issues. The Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules are described as a century old standard, with five drops per capsule and a pleasant taste. The text urges purchase at drug stores and claims quick relief from back pain fatigue headaches indigestion and urinary discomfort.
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Haarlem Oi
Holland
Maarlem
Yarn Bees Win Narrowly In Rugged Hoops Bout
In a tight matchup, Yarn Bees edge Top am by a small margin as both teams showcase tenacity. Key players include Ma Lou and Nae, with strong defense and late scoring pushes shaping the outcome. The result highlights ongoing competition between local squads and momentum for upcoming games.
Dr Wilmer Swamp Row Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad
An old newspaper advertisement touts Dr Wilmer Swamp Row as a physician approved remedy for kidney and bladder ailments. It claims long standing reputation and offers small and large bottle sizes with details and a request for ten cents for a sample base.
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Dr Wilmer
Walmer & Be
Keaton
Away With Them Stele Sraiths Feature Data Stickers Lite
A fragmented item notes a push for dismissing groups identified as Stele Sraiths with reference to data stickers labeled Lite. The readable text hints at opposition or removal actions without clear dates or locations.
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Stele
CATARRH CURE CLAIMS MADE WITH MEDICINE
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a remedy for catarrh and related ailments. It asserts internal use clears mucus and strengthens the system, promising a $100 reward if it fails to cure. Testimonies and a Toledo, Ohio address are included.
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HALL
I. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Pittsburgh Woman
A Pittsburgh woman reports relief from backache headaches and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the product for restoring health and urges others with similar symptoms to try it and seek advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pittsburgh
Jas. Romeene
Knapp &I. N
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Mass
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