Election and events of the Degree of Honor lodge
At the regular Degree of Honor meeting officers were elected and installation is planned for January. Guests included Mrs Bartholomew Mrs Barrett and Mrs Jensen from Kimball and distant members Mrs Maggie Fischer and Mrs F E Winkleman. An oyster supper at the Wor den home followed with over fifty attendees. Mrs Maggie Snyder Fischer of Julesburg was guest of honor. The Ladies of the Degree of Honor reported timely death claim payments for Lady Alice Kreuger through Mona Van Gorder. Bees are praised for prompt service and a call to join the ranks is extended.
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Bartholomew
Barrett
Jensen
Kimball
Lodge
Maggie Fischer
Sulesuure
F. E. Winkleman
Frequant
James Worden
Maggie Snyder Fischer
Julesburg
Dodge County Attorney Chosen for Sixth Judicial District
Governor Morehead appointed F. W. Button of Dodge County as judge of the Sixth district to fill the vacancy from Hollenbeck’s election as chief justice. Button praised by bar members and seen as fitting east–west district balance. Also reappointed Dr. Arthur Carr as state board of health secretary. Governor announced initiative and referendum results, state treasury up, and power report funding blocked.
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Lincoln
Morehead
F. W. Button
Fremont
Dodge County
Hollenbeck
Arthur Carr
State Board of Health
Button
State Farm
Nebraska City Armory
Gus Rutenbeck
Tom Fox
W. G. Hoffman
Henry Bunditson
H. Leen
Louis Zusbin
Elkhorn River
H Leen
Walter A George
Special Commission
J. J. McAllister
C H Gustafson
War tax stamps and rates take effect December 1
The article outlines the new internal revenue taxes known as the war tax, effective December 1, with stamps issued at post and railroad offices. It lists rates for telegraph messages, bonds, certificates, sales, notes, freight, insurance, licenses, and other duties, plus penalties for noncompliance and stamp requirements for all foreign instruments. It also notes the Cheyenne County Teachers' Association meeting at Lodgepole on December 12, 1914, to dedicate a high school addition, with travel details and invitation to attendees.
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Internal Revenue
United States
Cheyenne County Teachers’ Association
Lodgepole
Sidney
Edith M. Stark
County
Sup't
Marines Retake Dixmude After Gallant Assault
London Daily Mail report from Dunkirk describes French Marines attacking Dixmude, driving Germans from three lines of trenches and entering the town in a sweeping charge. The retreat ended seven miles from the town, with French losses at 306 men.
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London Daily Mail
Dunkirk
France
Dixmude
British and Teutons Swap Tobacco in Trenches
An on front report notes opposing trenches sometimes forty yards apart. English and German troops exchange tobacco and hold shooting contests as in the Civil War era. Artillery cannot fire, fearing reprisals on own troops, leaving men in relative safety from shell fire.
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Hostil
Gifts for Wee Small Maids in Washable Dolls
Novelty gifts for little girls feature washable dolls and matching furniture. Highlights include enameled wicker cradle, mahogany bedstead with bureau, wardrobes, laundry table, ironing board, sand toys, doll house furnishings, and a range of plush pets. Also offered is a canvas work bag for sewing with cross stitch decoration and ribboned embroidery hoops.
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Dolly
Santa Claus
Bib holder makes dainty Christmas layette accessory
A Christmas bib holder crafted from a shallow round paper box is suggested for infant layette gifts. The box is wrapped in silk with pale blue or pink ribbon and ruffles, featuring a bisque baby head on the lid and a sachet tucked inside the bottom.
Miss Gaby's First Christmas Gift Ideas
A guide suggests lasting first Christmas presents for a girl, from a keepsake petticoat hanger to an infantile handcraft basket. It details a 4 by 18 inch padded board with eight hooks, options for solid silver hooks, and decorative ribbon finishes. Alternative ideas include an enamel rush workbasket with sewing tools and a silver needle book.
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Gaby
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Vienna
Vienna Restaurant
Yvas
NEW Harper
Nebraska News
Dodge
Garr
State Library Report
Howard
Illinois Surety Company
Supreme Court
Clarke
State Railway Commission
A. G. Powell
Sioux City
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nebraska Board
F.C.B. Toledo
Toledo
E. C. Stockdick
Sidney, Nebr
Custom House
County Teachers Meeting
British and Teutons
Czem
Germany
Great Britain
Sweden
Nebraska
Telephone Gompaky
Fundingsland
Fundingsland & Millett
Sidney, Nebraska
S. R. Sweet
Sidney, Neb
Lloyd Mann
B.J. Connor
Asagi
St. Sidne
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