Wise voices warn against risky entanglements in Europe
An editorial argues Americans should balance international values with pacifist ideals, warning against war fever and propaganda. It recalls past figures like Sumner Welles and Colonel House, noting the danger of hidden agendas guiding U S policy and urging the public to seek true facts before risking lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Wrelles
Europe
Roosevelt
Colonel House
Wilson
Sumner Welles
Travellin
United States
Washington
Médiskey
Lottery for pension plan: a pragmatic shift in Omaha
An editorial endorses legalizing a lottery to fund elderly pensions, arguing current plans are too stingy and harsh on taxpayers. It concedes gambling concerns but notes widespread private gambling already occurs and urges adopting a lottery that could provide fifty to sixty dollars monthly for seniors, despite moral objections.
No clear headline from fragmentary text
Fragmentary lines discuss fate of the aged and a need for concrete plans, criticizing empty promises and proposing a tribute to aid those in need who are too old to participate in society. The context and specifics are unclear due to the incomplete source.
Call to raise county assessor pay and abolish if not funded
A historic plea argues county assessors are underpaid at fifty dollars a month, harming property valuation and county governance. The piece contends salaries should reflect workload and capability, or the office should be dissolved and operations reassigned. It calls lawmakers to introduce a livable wage bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhav
Weesne
Gannett and the Rural Economy A Critical Note
Rochester publisher Frank Gannett offered a Lincoln era speech claiming farmers need more income and less borrowing. The piece calls his analysis feeble and notes no concrete plan to achieve the promised improvements. The critique likens him to political messiahs who sketch futures without a road map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gannett
Rochester
New York
Ublisher
Mr. Gannett
Gannett
It'S Not So Easy third term issue weighs on Roosevelt
The article cites William Allen White arguing a Roosevelt third term would trap him with a hostile congress. White warns he could act as private citizen but be powerless as president, facing a liberal minority Senate and a Republican House. The decision hinges on loyalty, party interests, and tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen White
Roosevelt
Congress
White
House of Representatives
Senate
Wilson
White’ House
Secretary Wallace Opposes Patman Bill on Chain Store Taxes
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace opposes the Patman bill proposing graduated taxes on chain store units. He argues federal discriminatory taxation harms the public and cites studies showing chains use integrated mass methods to cut costs. The department seeks efficiency and lower farm product marketing costs benefiting farmers and consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Agriculture
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Sea
C. Bush
Catherine Jones
Don Goodwin
Wwe
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Rom
Engiand
Ghent
Terry Carpenter
Terry
Sidney, Nebr
S. E. Pearson
Sydney, Nebraska
Rice Funeral Home
Robison Brothers Floral
Sidney’s New Floral Service
Forrest
Avenus
American National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Federal Reserve System
Gain Transfer Company
M. J. Maher
Eves
10Th Avenue
McDaniel Transfer CO
Cheyenne
County Abstract CO
Ui. T. Doran
Jackson Street
Sidney, Nebrasica
W. P. Ackerman
ATA S A
Cheyenne ‘County
Credit
Osborn Building
H. T. Doran
Cheyenne County
Sidney, Nebraska
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