One Cent Gas Tax for Roads Under Review
Western Nebraska residents struggle to grasp the purpose of an added one cent gasoline tax aimed at paying eastern roads. E H Policy of the Nebraska Good Roads Association toured Alliance describing the legislative program, noting maintenance costs, funding gaps, and a potential split of funds between eastern and western Nebraska, with a statewide convention planned for October 10.
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Nebraska
E. H. Policy
Nebraska Good Roads Association
Alliance
Policy
Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln
Poltey
Pooley
Polley
Road Roads Association
Association
Peetz Community Fair Next Saturday Sees Exhibits Abound
Plans for the Peetz community fall festival are maturing with an irrigation era grain and sheaf exhibit to be shown before Logan county fair at Sterling. The vegetable display promises merit after a great home garden season. A sports program includes a baseball game and other events with prizes.
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Peetz
Logan County
Sterling
Gardner
Potter Family Heads East for Funeral of Mrs Elmer Moore
Mrs Charles Hagemeister learned Tuesday evening of the death of her brother's wife Mrs Elmer Moore in Callaway Nebraska. The Potter family left Potter early Wednesday to attend the funeral. Mrs Moore was the mother of Maxine Moore who recently visited Potter.
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Charles Hagemeister
Elmer Moore
Callaway
Nebr
Potter
Moore
Maxine Moore
Cheyenne County Farms Keep Army of Workers Busy During Harvest
Demand for harvest workers remains strong in Cheyenne county with as many as 26 men placed in a day. Wages average about 3 dollars with some farmers offering bonuses to keep workers through the season. Machinery reduces overall need, while migratory workers travel by car rather than train, a shift from earlier rail-based arrival. Threshing continues at full swing with some hands paid 4 dollars for scooping.
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Cheyenne County
Otto Perso
State Guaranty Fund Imposes Publicity Gag
Van Peterson, manager of the State Guaranty Fund, denounces a censorship gag on fund officials about the fund’s financial condition. He calls it a “nice spanking” and hints at a split between state bankers and other groups, urging a state bankers association while denying resignations amid the gag resolution.
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State Guaranty Fund
State Guaranty Fund Commission
Guaranty Fund
van Peterson
Peterson
National Bankers
Nebraska Bankers Association
State Bank
State Bankers Association
Nebraska Bankers
Cheyenne County Probate Records Show No Will Trend
Cheyenne County probate records reveal over half of deceased residents left no will. In 102 recent filings executors were named in only about half, with wives often acting as administratrix if living with the husband. The largest estate handled was about $50,000 for Herman Brauer, while the smallest involved David C. McGirvin who died after being struck by a Union Pacific train, leaving $500 to his widow. most estates take nearly a year to settle though six months can suffice with prompt legal action.
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Cheyenne County
Elmer Kahl
Kahl
Herman Brauer
David C. McGirvin
Rawleigh Products Company
Union Pacific
Spiritualist Lecturer Dares Clergy in Faith Address at Tobin
Rev Max Hoffman urged faith centered on Bible promises and prayer to perform miracles while denouncing hypocritical preachers and war support among Christians. He spoke at the Tobin opera house to a sizable Sidney audience and planned further stops, noting his Milwaukee roots and Butte to Albany tour.
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Max Hoffman
Tobin Opera House
Rev. Hoffman
Christ
Hoffman
Sidney
Butte
Mont
Milwaukee
Women Named To Roles In Smith Nomination Contest
Women's groups announce roles for Smith nomination campaign. Committee assignments include outreach, fundraising, and voter registration efforts aimed at expanding participation and mobilizing local support ahead of primary elections.
Death of New York Republican State Chairman Morris
George K. Morris, chairman of the Republican State Committee, died suddenly Wednesday. Widespread sympathy poured in from friends and colleagues across the party and state.
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New York State
George K. Morris
Republican State Committee
Morris Dies in Chicago Hotel After Stroke at 45
Republicans and Democrats paid tribute to a man entering politics in 1919 who rose in three years to chairmanship of New York state party. Morris, 45, died at the Hotel Drake from a cerebral hemorrhage after being stricken while talking with Charles D. Hilles. He supported the draft Coolidge movement and held the state delegation in line at Kansas City until Coolidge's stance became clear.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Smith
Charles D. Hilles
Walker
New York State
Morris
Hotel Drake
Hilles
Draft Coolidge
Kansas City
Coolidge
Tony Hynik to Open Hotel in East Nebraska
N A Darling of Darlings lunch room has bought the Murray hotel furniture and fixtures, ending the Murray dining room. Tony Hynik and his wife plan a hotel opening in the eastern state, with Hynik previously operating a Sidney rooming house and recently fined $100 in Kimball for liquor charges.
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N. A. Darling
Darling
Murray Hotel
Tony Hynik
Mr. Darling
Murray
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