Nebraska Local News and Community Notes Summary
The Sidney Telegraph reports on a state adjutant presenting a permanent charter at a post meeting, and notes eligibility for veterans families. It covers a Holdrege farmer gored by a bull, Pilger rabbit drive results, North Platte chamber recommendations and a big community year ahead. Mrs. Evelyn Priess McElhaney faces first degree murder trial in Alliance. it highlights the first Western Nebraska woman on such a charge with dramatic testimony. Scottsbluff American Legion election and events, Bayard-Seaton boxing, and North Platte livestock breeders planning a new auction house. The Nebraska state corn show details, premium lists, and calls for legislative funding for farm extension, plus a planned Omaha agricultural inspection bureau in January.
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Evelyn Priess McElhaney
al- Hance
Briinette
Allance
Earl B. Anderson
Nebraska
McElhaney
W. H. Westover
Rushville
Farmer Corn tessel’s reply on isolation and world needs
A Washington Star quote features Farmer Corn tessel arguing that farmers keep producing what the world needs to avoid isolation. He claims the man who rings the dinner bell rarely faces loneliness, implying farming sustains connection and supply.
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America
Corn Tessel
Washington Star
Doctor Claims Teeth Pull Restore Sanity to Patients
A physician asserts two patients regained sanity after tooth extraction. The bill may push them to relapse, as reported by the Pittsburgh Sun.
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Pittsburgh Sun
When Eight Dollars a Month Was Right Rent for a Village Cottage
A reminiscence recalls a time in a small town when eight dollars per month was regarded as fair rent for a modest cottage. The snippet reflects local pricing and living standards of the era.
Quotes on envy, politics and criticism from era writings
A collection of opinions and reflections: a sharp quote on envious gossip and public slander, then observations on retail prices and postmaster politics. It contrasts past Republican and Democratic shifts, cites New York World concerns about spoilsmanship and prosperity, and ends with Thomas Edison on handling criticism and learning from it.
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New-York
Senate
Taft
Wilson
Thomas A. Edison
Nebraska Brevities and Local Plans Highlight Hebron Meeting
O G Smith says farmer subscriptions to worthless stock could fund two continental highways. Hebron club considers luncheons with talks by locals or visitors. Henry Wells 160 acre farm near Nebraska City sells for 54000 at 340 per acre, largest county sale in months, valued 22 years ago at 8000. Ord forms American Legion auxiliary.
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O. G. Smith
Nebraska Farmers’ Congress
Hebron Commercial Club
Hebron
Henry Wells
Nebraska City
County Attorney Powell Resigns Position
County Attorney Powell resigned his position on Thursday morning and will be succeeded immediately by A. E. Warren who was elected in November to fill that office on January 4. Warren left Thursday night for Lincoln to attend a conference of county attorneys and sheriffs called by Governor McKelgle who will preside at a luncheon today.
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Powell
A.E. Warren
Warren
Lincoln
McKelgle
Reception and Banquet For Bishop Stuntz
A reception and banquet Monday at the Sidney Methodist church honors Bishop Stuntz, famed clergyman. Reverend T Porter Bennett serves as toastmaster, with responses from the bishop and talks by George Buckner, R P Kepler, J L McIntosh, and Dr M E Gilbert. Tickets are limited to 222 due to space and are on sale now.
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Sidney
Stuntz
Methodist Church
T. Porter Bennett
George Buckner
R. P. Kepler
J. L. McIntosh
M. E. Gilbert
Banquet at American Bank Office Hosts Lecture by Bishop Stuntz
A banquet will be held at the American Bank office, with J W Johnson and Sidney Auto Sales Co sponsoring, and tickets priced at 1.00. Afterward Bishop Stuntz will give a free lecture on Keys to Unlock the Far East, inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bank
J. W. Johnson
Sidney Auto Sales Co
M. EB. Parsonage
Bishop Stuntz
Far East
Sidney Social Roundup Tells Weekend Visits and Exchanges
Sextor and Fred Prince were Sidney callers on Thursday. A group including Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter Sam Wickstrom and family and Mrs. Jessie Lambert with daughter Lois traveled to Bridgeport and back Friday. Oscar Redeen and sister Mrs V Carlson hosted Sunday guests Mrs Chas Smith and daughter and Mrs C E N Johnson and son Gordon. Florence Fisher visited Jessie Duncan Saturday. Mrs Peter Nelson and daughters Alice and Myrtle shopped in Sidney Saturday. Albert Schueting helped Herman Schubarth threshing Friday. Thomas Barnes hauled wheat to Potter last week. Pete Nelson and Ellis Fisher visited E H Sanders Sunday. C N Johnson is on the sick list. John Anderson and family shopped in Potter Saturday. Marie Reddy visited cousin Marlon Reddy in Potter Sunday. Mrs E H Sanders and daughter Myrtle called on Emil Carlson in Potter Saturday.
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Fred Prince
Sidney
Carpenter
Sam Wickstrom
Jessie Lambert
Lois
Bridgeport
Oscar Redeen
V. Carlson
Chas. Smith
C. E. N. Johnson
Gordon
Florence Fisher
Jessie Duncan
Peter Nelson
Alice
Myrtle
Albert Schueting
Herman Schubarth
Thomas Barnes
Potter
Pete Nelson
Ellis Fisher
E. H. Sanders
C. N Johnson
John Anderson
Marie Reddy
Marlon Reddy
Emil Carlson
Local Movie Draws Capacity at U S A Theatre
Local pictures released by H H Murphy and Edward Lazar drew capacity crowds at the U S A theatre last week. Miss Exie Burgess and Oakley Otten led the local talent, drawing long lines and plenty of box office revenue for the promoters, though critics noted limited opportunities for the cast.
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H. H. Murphy
Edward Lazar
Exile Burgess
Oakley Otten
Exie Burgess
Nebraska Farms Speaker Encourages Youth Education
W. S. Peet of the Union Pacific agricultural department gave a lecture to grade pupils on Nebraska agricultural resources using colored stereopticon slides. The talk aimed to teach the "young idea" how to shoot and learn about farming. More talks on western resources will be held at Union Pacific headquarters during winter months.
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Agricultural Department of
Union Pacific
Nebraska
W. S. Peet
West
Scottsbluff to Ask County for Poll Tax Funds
Scottsbluff Neb December 15 The city will request about 35000 in poll tax funds from the county not previously credited to Scottsbluff. A formal payment request will be made to the county commissioners by a committee led by C N Wright of Scottsbluff.
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Scottsbluff, Neb
Scottsbluff
Scottsbluff County
C. N. Wright
Kimball to Have a Community Christmas Tree
A thirty-foot tree will be placed at a prominent Kimball intersection and decorated with lights to bring a merry Yuletide for over 1000 children. Nut and candy stockings will be distributed to Kimball youngsters as a boys band and chorus perform Christmas music. Hurrah for Kimball.
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Kimball
Hotels Cut Food Prices In New York
Hotels in New York cut food prices after meetings with federal food investigators. Reductions ranged from 10 percent average, with menu items lowered from 16 to 172 across different properties.
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New York
Eight Americans Guard 40000 Orphans in Turkish Caucasus
Rev Dr Ernest Yerrow reports from Kars that eight Americans protect 40000 orphans and stores amid unrest. Refugees totaling about 25000 have fled toward Alexandria as panic spreads through the region.
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Constantinople
Ernest Yerrow
Turkey
Armenia
Caucasus
Kars
Alexandropol
Troops Sent to Virginia Mines In Major Coal Strike
Four hundred regular Army soldiers arrived in Williamson, West Virginia, to help quell disorders in the Mingo coal strike zone at the governor’s request. President Wilson’s reply awaited on martial law. Maj. C. F. Thompson conferred with Gov. Cornwell as federal troops moved to restore order after weeks of violence and property attacks.
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Mingo
Charleston
W. Va
Williamson
Camp Sherman
Menillicothe
Ohio
John J. Cornwell
Wilson
Cornwell
Calleen
C. F. Thompson
Fifth Army Area
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Governor Cornwell
Mingo County
May Alter North Dakota Banking Law
After a state banking board session no action announcement was issued. A board member said the situation is not alarming and many banks will receive aid from out of state connections as some small banks may temporarily close. Negotiations between state bankers and the Bank of North Dakota stalled over possible changes as withdrawals from public deposits loom next week.
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Bismarck
N. D
State Banking Board
North Dakota
Bank of North Dakota
Hamon Death to Be Investigated After Funeral
Ardmore Okla body of Jake L Hamon to lie in state from 8 a m to 2 p m today at In Convention hall. Funeral planned at Presbyterian church this afternoon. Governor Lowden of Illinois expected to attend. County Attorney Russell Brown undecided on reopening the inquiry into Hamon’s death and whether to amend the information against Mrs Clara Smith, who is charged with assault with intent to kill.
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Ardmore
Okla
Jake” L. Hamon
Oklahoma
Presbyterian Church
Lowden
Tlinois
Russell Brown
Hamnon
Clara Smith
Prediction of milk and butter price drop at Omaha event
George M. Wilber of Maryville Ohio head of the executive committee of the Ohio Wool Growers association told the Chamber of Commerce in Omaha Nebraska that a serious drop in milk and butter prices is likely.
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Omaha
Neb
George M. Wilber
Maryville, O
Ohio Wool Growers' Association
Monarchists in Plot Threaten Berlin Government
Berlin reports warn of a monarchist coup plot after Foreign Secretary Benes cited reliable information. Letters to Bavarian militia leaders reveal plans to arm with 125,000 rifles and funds for freight, with storage schemes disclosed. Additional notes mention 50,000 birch trees as rifles and pan German arms being supplied in Berlin. The letters heighten fears of government action and potential French intervention.
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Berlin
Benes
Czecho-Slavia
Germany
Endres
Petzold
Plasen-Ruhr
Flerr Petzold
Orgentch
Lettera
France
CONFIRMS WAR ON BREWING IN HOME PRODUCTION
The Internal Revenue Bureau issues a formal statement backing reports of a crackdown on home brewing of alcohol. Commissioner Williams says selling malt extract hops isinglass or gelatin for unlawful liquor manufacture will be prosecuted. Home beer making for family or guests is illegal under the bureau’s reading of the law.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Williams
Haverhill Shoe Workers Peace Pact Signed
Representatives of the Haverhill Shoe Manufacturers' Association and the Shoe Workers' Protective Union signed a peace agreement. The union includes 20,000 members, with 90 percent of local factories represented. The pact runs to December 31, 1922, bans strikes and lockouts, and requires arbitration for disputes. about 30 percent of factories are operating.
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Haverhill
Mass
Haverhill Shoe Manufacturers’ Association
Shoe Workers’ Protective Union
New Primate of Spain Appointed by Madrid Report
Cardinal Enrique de Alvaraz y Santos archbishop of Seville is named primate of Spain to succeed Cardinal Guisasola. A decree has reportedly been sent to London for King Alfonso to sign.
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Spain
Madrid
Enrique de Alvaraz Y Santos
Seville
Cardinal Guisasola
A. B. Cc
London
Alfonso
Harding Rea ry for Refurn Tri
Senator Harding spends last day at Pacific end of Panama canal with golf and a boat ride awaiting Cristobal departure to Norfolk. He meets Canal Zone officials and discusses military plans, U S land policy in the Zone, and Panama relation while noting prohibition enforcement. 250 Colom citizens protest US land policy near Canal Zone.
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Ancon
Canal Zone
Harding
Pacific
Panama Canal
Cristobal
United States
Norfolk
Republic of
Panama
Porras
War Department
Kennedy
U. S
U. S. Land Policy. A Memorial Has Been Addressed To Mr. Harding
Colom
Central America
Washington
Haiti
Santo Domingo
Tornado Rips Port Arthur Causing Death and Loss
A two minute tornado struck Port Arthur Texas killing Edward Ericson who was found dead after being knocked from his bicycle. A young woman near the docks is missing. Property losses reach about $100000 as sheds at the Port Arthur Canal and Dock company were demolished and several others suffered minor injuries. A wireless operator sent for ambulances and doctors after the telephone system was paralyzed.
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Beaumont
Tex
Port Arthur
More Negroes in Two Cities Census Report
Washington reports Baltimore's black population at 108,880 with whites at 625,074. Negro growth since 1910 stands at 23,641, 27 percent, while white growth is 151,687, 38.2 percent. Cincinnati's colored population is 29,636, up 9,997, 50.9 percent, as whites total 371,840, up 27,621, eight percent.
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Washington
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Coal Crisis Declared Over By Interstate Commerce Board
The Interstate Commerce Commission vacated all remaining priority orders for open-top coal cars. The order, effective at midnight, ends the coal crisis as judged by the commission.
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Tssues
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Sidney, Neb
H. B. Gapen
Livy
The
American Legion Weekly
Frank B. O'Donnell
Wv. M. Larson
Holdrege
Omaha Salvation Army
Pilger
Nebr
North Platte
American Legion of
Court House
Nebraska Crop Growers’ Association
P. H. Stewart
University Farm
State University
Agricultural Farm Authorities
Farm Bureau Extension Department
State Agricultural Department
Secretary of Agriculture
Stubr
Tennessee
Wilbur E. Sutton
New York World
New York City
Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion
Ord
A Re
Atty
Sextor
Nebraska Farms
County
Virginia
Major Thompson
Hamon
Miles C. McCahill
Secret Service
Warren G. Harding
Revenue Bureau
Harding Reary
Cristobal Whatie
Little Republic
Gulf Denet
Census Bureau
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