House Approves 4-Cent Gas Tax and Highway Funds
The Nebraska House approved a 4-cent gasoline tax bill with an amendment expanding the shrinkage allowance for oil companies from 2 to 4 percent, detailing a $170,000 annual increase to cover leakage and other losses. Douglas County could use its share of the tax to back highway bonds, about $250,000 yearly. Missouri River funds total $1,000,000 for Kansas City to Sioux City projects and $41,587,960 for river and harbor work nationwide for the coming year.
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Lincoln
Representative Diet
Nebraska
Messrs. Whitney and
Pedrett
Traca
Burke
Jackman
Perkins
Chase
Hayes
Cone
Wells
House
McKay
Douglas County
Missouri River
Omaha
Kansas City
Sioux City
Missouri
Fort Benton
C. B Childe
Kearney
City National Bank of
Local News Notes from Table Rock and Vicinity
The forty acre Stitt farm between Table Rock and Pawnee City sold for 10000 dollars to Arthur Black of Liberty. Lewiston church near Plattsmouth sold to Lewiston community club for use as religious and community center. Lincoln Telephone buys Burchard Telephone system. Beatrice area grain elevator destroyed by fire loss about 6000 dollars. rebuild planned. Shickley reports scarlet fever outbreak with four deaths. rural schools partially closed. Kearney voters consider three mayoral hopefuls. several incumbents seek office. Table Rock American Legion post earns Nebraska honor roll status with a cocobola gavel. William J. O'Brien resigns after 30 years in fish distribution role. Alberta A. Noyes anecdotes on a dog and a dollar. Missouri River moisture boosts crops. frost and mud affect early farm work. Winter wheat in good condition. Fillmore County hosts agricultural outlook meeting. Nebraska Poultry and Egg Association officers elected. Citizen Military Training camps opened. multiple forts listed with 5000 civilian soldiers expected.
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Johnson County
Fillmore County
Geneva
Harold Hedges
H. G. Gould
L. R. Snipes
H. C. Sheridan
Omaha Cold Storage Company
Nebraska Poultry and Egg Association
Omaha
L. EB. Lyddon
Fremont
John Gumb
H. B. Fishback
Norfolk
C. Mozer
Lincoln
J. T. Oder
Hastings
Citizens Military
Seventh Corps
E. A. Smith
Fort Snelling
Minn
Fort Crook
Nebr
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
Fort Des Moines
Jefferson Barracks
Smith
Pump Irrigation Discussed At Third Annual School
Kearney P G Holden of Chicago agricultural expert joined instructors at the third annual irrigation school held March 12 13. Farm bureau and Kearney chamber of commerce organized. Farmers spoke of pump method irrigation and eleven manufacturers exhibited equipment. Last year over two hundred attended daily.
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Kearney
P. G. Holden
Chicago
Farm Bureau and
Kearney Chamber of Commerce
Drink Water to Ease Back and Kidney Discomfort
The piece urges drinking water to flush kidneys and relieve back pain and bladder issues caused by rich food. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily for a few days, noting its grape and lemon juice acid with lithia, to stimulate sluggish kidneys and prevent bladder irritation.
The Poet of the Air Peter Supf Honored by Lufthansa
The German poet Peter Supf, famed for aviation themed verses, received a general and permanent pass on Lufthansa planes worldwide for his service to aviation. A former World War I pilot, he wrote many verses during recovery and pursued aviation writing and editing as his main work.
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Peter Supf
Lufthansa
Germany
Lupf
France
Lupi
Pathfinder Magazine
Goethe Quote on Advice and Self Dominion
A reflective Goethe line contrasts how people seek guidance yet resist self rule. It notes that many offer guidance while few master themselves, suggesting universal tension between advice and personal autonomy.
Old Folks Say Dr Caldwell Was Right
Dr Caldwell promotes Syrup Pepsin a gentle laxative for constipation biliousness headaches indigestion and mood unrelated ailments. The remedy uses senna and pepsin in a mild herbal formula and is advertised as safe non narcotic and suitable for elderly use with free trial bottles available by request.
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Caldwell
Medical College
Monticello
Illinois
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National Bank
E. C. Stitt
Table Rock
Pawnee City
J. D. Nesbit
Arthur Black
Liberty
Lewiston
Plattsmouth
Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Company
Burchard Telephone Company
Pawnee County
Fred Dambroger
Beatrice
Shickley
Ray E., Heacock
D. Wort
W. W. Wimberley
G. E. Haase
American Legion
Wade Martin
Legion
William J. O’brien
H. J. McLaughlin
Bryan
O’brien
Gretna
Alberta A. Noyes
Alberta
McCook McCook
McCook
Nebraska Power and Light Company
Power Company
John
Mabel
Tom
Ai-Ha-Hal
Frisby
Fanny
Frisbys
Felix
Finney
Dou
MR. Finney
Paily Mill
Sol
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Arkansas State Farm
K-R-O
K-R-O Co
Springfield
The
Air
Goethe
DR. Caldwell
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