Board of Control Findings on Lydia McMahon Resignation
The State Board of Control closes its accounts with former Geneva Industrial School superintendent Lydia J. McMahon and adopts findings from the 1918 hearing. It notes financial disputes, rugs and salaries, and a balance due to the state. The report cites immoral conduct with a staff member and failure to inform the board, justifying severance.
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Lincoln
Lydia J. McMahon
Geneva Industrial School For Girls
State Board of Control
Henry Gerdes
Falls City
Miss McMahon
McMahon
Murray
Abbas
Cpl
Adeceseenen
Salacyaet
Special legislative call debated for July 21 in suffrage push
Lincoln Governor McKelvie considers a July 21 special session to ratify the suffrage amendment. He wants clarity on topics, notes legislators seek convention delegates, and cites attorney general rulings on eligibility. The call would not request funds for a library or judiciary building. The capitol commission favors separate building but not an appropriation in the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
McKelvie
Attorney General’s Department
Judiciary
Capitol Commission
State Library
Supreme Court
Attorney General
Dr. Orr Appointed Lincoln Chief Surgeon at State Hospital
The board of control named Dr. H. W. Orr of Lincoln chief surgeon of the state orthopedic hospital replacing the resigned Mr. McKinnon. Orr formerly headed the hospital, left state service for English army surgical work, and has just returned. Dr. B. F. Finkle remains superintendent of the orthopedic hospital.
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Lincoln
Board of Control
H. W. Orr
McKinnon
Orr
England
B. F. Finkle
Nebraska Roads Receives 265 Trucks From Government
Lincoln reports 265 surplus trucks delivered to the state highways department stored at the state fairgrounds. The state sought 600 and will receive 400 as gifts from the federal government. Trucks vary from two to five ton capacity, many unused, and will aid the upcoming road program. Fifty Caterpillar tractors are also to be provided for use in the project. State engineer Johnson envisions arranging trucks in groups of twenty to thirty, enabling on site camps and reducing reliance on contractors.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
State Department of Highways
State Fair
Seaboard
Johnson
Kansas
Weber
Chadron
Lusk
Wyo
Peter O'Shea
Scottsbluff
North American Hotel Company
North Platte
Adams County
Hastings
Fremont
John J. Pershing
France
W. T. Thompson
New Nebraska Federation
Dunbar
Washington
Laurel
Thayer County
Boone County
Dan Fuller
Albion
Wiliam Lehnhoff
Louisville
Dodge County
Douglas County
Hastings Chamber of Commerce
Elmwood
Custer
Sheridan
Northwest
Fremont Commercial Club
Elkhorn
Beemer
Sam Rich, Jr
Wahoo
State Board of Agriculture
George Johnson
H. Morey
M. I. Black
Norfolk
Harold Cochran
R. O. Grean
Trastings
J. H Me. Lean
Bridgeport
Western Canada
Western
Canada
Dominion
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottawa
Can
W. W. Bennett
Bee Building
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska notes on law, audits, and local deeds
Dean G W Hastings of the University of Nebraska law announces representation for the German Lutheran synod of Missouri and Bohemian societies of Omaha in challenging the parochial school law. Nebraska officials discuss suffrage, road work, education bonds, and agricultural conditions across the state with emphasis on Lincoln Deshler Fremont and Omaha.
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G.W.' Hastings
University of Nebraska College of Law
Lincoln
Illinois
Ilinois
Nebraska
Idgerton
Hamilton County
Mary Regier
Henderson
McKelvie
The
State University
Thayer County
Deshler
Air Service
Louise Murphy
Miss Murphy
Edward Jordan
Wilcox
Jordan
Douglas County
Maxwell
Agricultural Department
Washington
Ellis
Lincoln Township
Colorado and Wyoming
Sons of Veterans
Barrows
National
Thayer County Fair
Aurora
Itremont
Ceresco
Wahoo
Nebraska Epworth Assembly
Scottsbluff
Rebuffs Highlight Ministerial Ad Dress in Atlanta
The Rebuffs led by Bishop Slipper deliver a sharp Atlanta address criticizing zeal that pressurizes congregations. He recalls a youthful minister rebuffed by a girl who said her mother was already suited with a minister and closed the door.
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Slipper
Atlanta
Detroit
Ree Press
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Advert
Kidney disease warns of many symptoms including headache indigestion and back pain. The ad claims quick relief from Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules imported from Holland and guarantees refund if not effective. Available in sealed packages at local stores.
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Holland
Cee
Little girl insists on dry cleaning face after wash decision
A four-year-old refuses to wash her face and tells her grandmother she will have it dry cleaned. She offers the reason that she dislikes washing and prefers a cleaned appearance.
Farm land info offer from U S Railroad Administration
J L Edwards, Manager of the Agricultural Section in Washington, D C, promotes free information for homeseekers about farming opportunities in a state of choice. The ad notes no sales or lending, only guidance.
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U. S. Railroad Administration
J. L. Edwards
Washington, D. C
God and scamper of coins quoted in IndianapOlis Star
A quip features a talking god asking for a shared jack with a matey. The reply notes the speaker has little money and cannot split fifty-fifty, highlighting a humorous exchange from the Indianapolis Star.
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Matey
Indianapolis Star
Allen's Foot Base Relief for Sweaty and Aching Feet
Antiseptic powder shaken into shoes and sprinkled in the foot bath relieves painful swollen smarting feet and corn stings. Allen's Foot Base calms sweating, callous feet and tired aching feet, making walking easier. Sold everywhere.
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Allen
Acts Up to His Name in Quiet Town
A humorous local item notes Mennleigh appears ordinary yet arouses dread among collectors for charitable drives. The writer quips that his behavior resembles a bear but with the cunning of a fox, highlighting quirky local character traits.
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Mennleigh
Pineapple Leaf Transforms into Serviceable Cloth
The leaf from the pineapple plant can be converted into cloth usable for practical textile applications. This process highlights a renewable natural fiber option with potential for local and industrial use.
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Iidings
Geneva School
Blue Grass Belles
Kentucky
Hattie Hamilton
Myrtle Avenue
Latonia
Sheadya
Artman
Hassit
Hartman
Peruna
Aes
Peruna Company
Columbus
Ohio
Red Cross
University of Nebraska
Graduate
Teachers’ College
College of Agriculture
College of Law
College of Medicine
College of Pharmacy
Business Administration
Dentistry
Schools of Agriculture
Denny Ree
Uta
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