Political Battle Looms at Nebraska Democratic Convention
Editorial notes the Nebraska Democratic Party split with Governor Cochran facing competition from Terry Carpenter and James C. Quigley. Carpenter boosts Douglas County backing, Quigley touts presidential ties, and James Lawrence linked to the president. The piece predicts a clash over leadership as Columbus prepares for the September 1 convention.
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Nebraska
Grand Canyon
Carpenter
James C. Quigley
Quigley
Terry
James Lawrence
Lincoln
Frank McGrath
Omaha
Douglas County
McGrath
Omaha World-Herald
Wor-Herald
Herald
Cochran
Mullen
Norris
Terry Carpenter
Ringling
Fall Festival Time Feels Like A Community Affair
Fall festival season brings the communal fever as towns call events anything from community days to county fairs. People joke about barns and horses they cannot identify while enjoying the races, jockey debates, and the festive spirit.
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Rhode Island
Ayrshire
Roosevelt fails to pull switch at Georgia REA project
President Roosevelt visited Georgia on the return to the capital and was so focused on urging voters to purge Senator George that he forgot to pull the switch opening a new REA project. A Republican reportedly noticed the lapse and asked if Franklin caught it.
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Roosevelt
Georgia
George
Franklin
Winds and Whims in a Windy World Observations
A collage of satirical notes and reflections on politics money and aging. The piece mocks party maneuvering the pension system and wartime rhetoric while tracing famous wind inspired lines from Patrick Henry to Alf Landon and probing modern cynicism with humorous asides about travel college and ice cream freezers.
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Uncle Sam
Harry
Congress
Nebraska
Hoover
Franklin D
Franklin
Kansan
Alf Landon
Dr Leo J Thomas Chiropractor and Naturopath
A notice identifies Dr Leo J Thomas practicing as a chiropractor and naturopath at the Osbern Building, detailing professional role and location.
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Leo J. ‘Thomas
Osbern Building
Spud Growers Vote on Marketing Plan Across Panhandle
Nebraska potato growers report mixed early returns on the national referendum for the federal marketing agreement. Scottsbluff and several towns show strong opposition, while Cheyenne county delegates vote unanimously in favor in Cheyenne and Scotts Bluff counties.
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Panhandle
Scottsbluff
Gering, Merrill
Lyman
Mitchell
Minatare
Nebraska
Fred Wallace
ACP
Zuincoln
Dawes
Box Butte
Sioux
Morrill
Banner
Buffalo
Dawson
Kimball
Sheridan
Cheyenne
Scotts Bluff
Mrs Cyrena E Green Pioneer of Nebraska Passes Away
Mrs Cyrena E Green born January 20 1867 in South Edmonston New York died August 19 1938 at 71 after a life spanning settlement in Nebraska She and her husband Joseph K Green homesteaded in Custer county later moved to Gibbon and Sidney then Gering and remained near Sidney after his death on July 31 1934 She leaves six children sixteen grandchildren and a great number of great grandchildren with a sister Alice Perkins of Lincoln Nebraska and many friends
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Cyrena E. Green
South Edmonston
New York
John Lloyd
Buffalo County
Nebraska
New York State
Green
Joseph K. Green
Custer County
Graze Hinderson
John Owens
Joe Green
Sidney
Bunker Hill Notes From Fremont Visit Home Tale
Mr and Mrs Jensen of Fremont visit Carl Schmidt home. the Jensens are Schmidt landlords. Mrs Iva Beyer and Mrs Richard Welton with children spent Monday at Fred Beyer home helping threshers. Mrs P J Dalton called on Mrs Willis Beyer Friday.
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Fremont
Carl Schmidt
Jensen's
Schmidt
Iva Beyer
Richard Welton
Fred Beyer
P. J"dalton
Willis Beyer
Family visits and a birthday noted in Alliance region
Miss Mary Beyer spent a few days in Alliance with her sister Mrs Leonard Lyon and husband. Edwin Engel celebrated his eighteenth birthday with a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs John Engel. A large group, including the Rohdes, Gabriels, Miners, Beyers, Troutmans and others, attended. Bunker Hill defeated Chappell 7 to 3 in a Sunday baseball game.
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Mary Beyer
Alliance
Leonard Lyon
P. J. Beyer
Enzimer
Portland
Oregon
Bunker Hill
Chappell
Harriett Engel
Teachers Meeting Set in Sidney for Rural and Town Educators
A notice from Gertrude M. Nelson, County Superintendent, calls rural and town teachers to a meeting in the District Court room, Sidney, on Saturday September 3 at 2 PM. All school exhibits must be submitted to the County Superintendent by August 27.
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Sidney
Pldase
Invention of the early stop watch and Massey’s role
The first stop watches emerged around 1800 though not fully practical. Edward Massey of London 1772 1852 was a principal maker. These watches were also produced in Switzerland during this period.
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Edward Massey
London
Switzerland
Fox Theater Hosts Good Bookings For Coming Week
Rey Rogers and Smiley Burnette star in Republic’s Under Western Stars at the Fox Theater. Rogers recalls riding since age three on a Cody Wyoming ranch while Burnette showcases over seventy instruments and 2090 song titles. The Hollywood chatter notes guest-house lore and film buzz surrounding Keep Smiling and a Jane Withers 220th Century Fox frame opening today.
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Republic Picture
Fox Theatre
Cody
Wyoming
Smiley Burnette
Hollywood
Jane Withers
220Th Century-Fox
Fox -“Theatre
Gloria
Stuart
Henry’ Wilcoxon
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