Alliance Editor Stands Firm Against Prohibition Threats
Alliance Times-Herald editor Ben Sallows remains undeterred by anonymous warnings to reduce coverage of bootlegging in Box Butte county. He vows fearless reporting and broad news coverage, citing collaboration with law enforcement and a cleaner, more stable Alliance.
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Ben Sallows
The
Alliance Times-Herald
Box Butte County
Times-Herald
Nebraska
Sallows
Henderson Presses Against Bank Charter for Chain Banks
Reports from Nebraska banking circles say the Bank of Italy, a Pacific coast chain, offered to cover Nebraska’s state guaranty fund deficit if granted an exclusive state charter. No method or influence plan was provided. The note hints Henderson and his Shreveport station learned Nebraska joined states where chain banks proliferate.
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Nebraska
Bank of Italy
Pacific Coast
Long Distance Rates Cut Sought by Rail Phone Firms
Northwestern Bell and Lincoln Telephone seek state railway commission ok for further long distance rate cuts. If approved, Nebraska users could save an estimated 45000 to 60000 dollars yearly. Daytime station to station calls would drop 5 to 40 cents, with evening calls and person to person rates also reduced from current levels.
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State Railway Commission
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company of
Omaha
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company
Nebraska
Potatoes Take Spotlight At Scotts Bluff Meeting
Scotts Bluff county agent Phil Sheldon will discuss a possible North Platte valley potato brand at the Nebraska Potato Improvement association meeting in Scotts Bluff during Western Nebraska organized agriculture December 11 to 13. The event features displays, a premium list, and talks by W. Morrow, J. P. Weston, H. O. Werner, H. L. Robinson, James Holden, and W. C. Edmunson on certified seed potatoes, irrigation methods, and interregional potato programs.
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Phil Sheldon
Scotts Bluff County
North Platte Valley
Nebraska Potato Improvement Association
Scottsbluff
Nebraska
William Morrow
Alliance
J. P. Weston
Gulf States Seed Company
Alexandria
H. O. Werner
University
H. L. Robinson
Hastings Potato Growers Association
Florida
W. C. Edmundson
Colorado
Greeley
Receiver denied in Peters Trust bankruptcy bid
Federal Judge Woodrough in Omaha refused to appoint a receiver for Peters Trust Co citing the national bankruptcy act and noting no grave need. The ruling upheld federal jurisdiction against state claims and set December 17 for a further hearing on possible bankruptcy adjudication. Arthur F. Mullen for three creditors challenged the decision despite the ongoing liquidation by state authorities.
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Woodrough
Omaha
Arthur F. Mullen
Peters Trust Company
Sorensen
State Department of Trade and Commerce
State Department
Mullen
Buffalo Herd Delays Train Near Sterling
Passengers on the east bound high line out of Sterling Monday witnessed a two mile buffalo stampede delaying the train 15 to 20 minutes. Forty to fifty head, property of the Sherwin estate at Sterling, broke fences and tore a telegraph pole. The herd, long kept east of Sterling, escaped from pasture and wandered onto the tracks causing substantial disruption and extra work for riders.
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Sterling
Fleming
Colorado Plains
Sherwin
Bluffs Agriculture Meeting Sets Daily Session Topics
An organized Nebraska agriculture program in Scottsbluff lists livestock men meeting on Wednesday December 11, crops men Thursday December 12, and beet alfalfa and bean growers Friday December 13. Two sheep talks and two on dairy cattle will fill Wednesday afternoon with A. D. Weber opening the program on buying feeding and managing ewes and lambs. T. C. Halley of Scottsbluff also participates.
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Nebraska
Scottsbluff
A. D. Weber
College of Agriculture
Lincoln
T. C. Halley
Scottsblu
Crowd hears dairy and farming talks in western Nebraska
The program features land and dairy discussions by James Holden of Mitchell H P Davis of the college of agriculture M L Flack and county agent L D Willey on wheat smut and soil management A beets and alfalfa topics are covered by D J Roach and P H Stewart R E Brossard discusses beans with Chester Brown Cowles of Washington D C attends a Masonic reunion with talks by John Henry Cowles Frank Caryell Patters and local officials The Nebraska population is about 1 500 000 with an April census pending and Genoa hosts a school for Indian children with 500 attendees.
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James Holden
Mitchell
H. P. Davis
College of Agriculture
M. L. Flack
Extension Service
Nebraska
L. D. Willey
Cheyenne County
Willey
P. H Stewart
The
Agricultural College
Marquis
D J Roach
Great Western Sugar Company
Scottsbluff
Mr. Stewart
R. E. Brossard
Twin Falls
Idaho
Mr. Brossard
West
Chester Brown
John Henry Cowles
Frank Caryell Patters
Omaha
Earl Meyer
Earl Mallery
Supt. Gurley
Gurlington
A J Newlan
Chadron
A. E Hanscom
J. Russell Akey
A Akey
Mesdames L. R. Farmer
J Russell Akey
Dellyse Wright
Janet Grassman
W. R. Shrimpton
B. F. Knorr
J. Ralph Dailey
H. D. Shellenberger
DeMolay
J. M. Miller
World's Highest Mason Attends West Nebraska Ceremonies
John Henry, described as the world's highest Mason, attended a grand banquet in West Nebraska. The event drew a large crowd and featured ceremonial honors for his leadership and stature within the Masonic orders.
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West Nebraska
John Henry
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Sidney, Nebr
Cowles
Washington, D.C
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Bridgeport
Bayard
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Genoa
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Winter
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