Nebraska Bar names 7 to aid statute revision
A committee of seven Nebraska lawyers led by Robert W. Devoe was named to assist W. C. Dorsey in revising statutes. Governor Weaver suggested the bar association stay engaged, with members R. A. Van Orsdel Paul Jessen Fred Berry J. L. Cleary J. L. Tewell and J. G. Mothersead. The Nebraska State Journal won the printing contract at 7.75 per page, totaling about 19000 for 4000 books.
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Nebraska
Robert W. Devoe
Lincoln
Nebraska Bar Association
Anan Raymond
W. C. Dorsey
Weaver
Bar Association
Devoe
R. A. van Orsdel
Omaha
Paul Jessen
Nebraska City
Fred Berry
Wayne
J. L. Cleary
Grand Island
J. L. Tewell
Sidney
J. G. Mothersead
Scottsbluff
W. T. Thompson
Supreme Court
C. B. Letton
Yoder
Nebraska State Journal
Nebraska Ranks Fifth in Cars Per Capita in 1928 Cite
Nebraska moved up to fifth in cars per capita in 1928 displacing Oregon, with one car for every 3.93 people on Jan 1, 1929. California led, followed by Iowa and Kansas. 30 million more gallons of gasoline were burned in 1928 than 1927 as road improvements and vehicle use rose. Nebraska ranked 19th in total motor vehicle registrations, 16th in gasoline use, and 15th in farm owned vehicles, with 148,000 farm vehicles noted.
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Nebraska
Oregon
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
California
Nevada
Iowa
Kansas
The
Union
A Luxurious Age Embraces Rapid Modern Change
The piece notes rapid shifts in daily life driven by new inventions, industries, and conveniences. It highlights growing luxury, the rise of automobiles motion pictures aviation and talkies, while savings and deposits increase. It cites home economy gains from appliances and changing domestic labor, with specific growth in electric washers and ready made garments.
Congress Seeks Thorough Cancer Investigation
Congress declared cancer a major national menace last June and urged a thorough study of government assistance to conquer the disease. Estimates show 125000 yearly deaths and over 550000 affected, with deaths up 40 percent this century. Experts worldwide report extensive research but no cure yet, prompting calls for action.
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Congress
United States
Who pays the bill for stock mergers in Omaha banks
The dispatches report the Stock Yards National Bank of Omaha merging with Northwest Bancorp and its stock rising by 300 percent. The writer questions who bears the $3,000,000 gain and warns that inflation in stocks may force the buying public to fund dividends on inflated values as markets surge.
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Stock Yards National Bank of Omaha
Northwest Bancorporation
Omaha Bank
Bhe
New York
Local Encounters and Visits Across Bunker Hill Area
Elmer and Hilda Mueller spent Monday at the Adolph Moll home. Mrs. Fred Beyer and Clara Beyer visited the Mohatt home Tuesday. Hilbert Borcher owns a new Whippet sedan. Adolph Moll called at the Fred Beyer home Tuesday. Jete Beyer bought a John Deere tractor last week. Adolph Moll and sons Elvin and Herbert toured Sterling Wednesday on business. Iva Beyer and sons James and Albert visited Pete Beyer Tuesday evening. Sylvia Bayne and Clara Beyer called on Adolph Moll Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Iva Beyer Everett Foster and Hilbert Borcher attended the Royal Neighbors lodge in Sidney Thursday. County Agent L. D. Willey, Otto Perso of Sidney, and Mr. Wagner of Lincoln dined at Pete Beyer’s home Monday.
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Elmer
Hilda Mueller
Adolph Moll
Fred Beyer
Clara
Hilbert Borcher
Jete Beyer
Elvin
Herbert
Sterling
Iva Beyer
James
Albert
Pete Beyer
Sylvia Bayne
Clara Beyer
Mesdames Iva Beyer
Everett Foster
Royal Neighbors
Sidney
L. D. Willey
Otto Perso
Mr. Wagner
The
Agricultural College of Lincoln
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Guy V. Doran
Tewell
Tenth Avenue
Cheyenne County
Zone One
Bunker Hill
Grabill
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