Capitol Fire Threatens Historic Center in Washington
A major blaze at the U S Capitol damaged the artist Carl Moberly's room and endangered documents dating to Washington's era. Firefighters fought flames for over 36 minutes, with water seeping into private chambers and authorities inspecting for a cigarette cause. Police and spectators crowded the scene as efforts continued after dawn.
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Pire
Capitol
United States
Liberty
Great Parkway
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Hoover
Carl Moberly
Moberly
Rotunda
Capitol Building
George Washington
George W. Calver
Chef Watson
David S. Lynn
Supreme Court
Court of Claims
Seville
Spain
Nebraska Road Building Program in 1930 Plan
Nebraska outlines a broad road improvement program for 1930 featuring extensive grading toward 00 miles, 550 miles of graveling, 100 miles of paving, and the construction of about 100 bridges as part of a statewide infrastructure effort. The plan emphasizes expanded grade work and bridge building to boost transportation capacity.
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Nebraska
Farm Board Establishes Public Cooperatives for Federal Aid
The Farm Board discusses public cooperatives to obtain federal aid. These associations must serve members mutually and meet voting or dividend limits, and limit non-member product dealings. The board has aided several national cooperatives for specific commodities and plans more formations. figures listed include 10,000.00 and 850,858.27 among totals.
Drivers to face rigid exam for licenses in Lincoln
Lincoln officials reveal a new plan requiring all unlicensed drivers to pass written examinations before permits. D G McAllister head of the state license bureau has prepared 18 standard questions covering traffic laws, signs, penalties, and procedures to be sent to county treasurers for grading.
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Lincoln
D. G. McAllister
State
National co operatives urged to affiliate with federal board
The board advocates that all local state and regional co operatives affiliate with the national body to receive benefits through the agricultural marketing act. It recommends proper reserves for co operatives and patronage based distribution of earnings. Associations meeting criteria may do federal farm board business without other affiliations. Skeleton co op plans are being prepared and mailed to guide new and existing co operatives.
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Federal Farm Board
Nebraska farmer names Henry W. Biederman to editorial post
Henry W. Biederman is named by the Nebraska Farmer to lead editorial work and assist agricultural welfare in the region. He taught in a rural school, attended Iowa State College, served as a field artillery lieutenant in World War I, worked for farm implement firms, and then became a county agent in Keith and later Dawes counties. He will be reachable by correspondence at Sidney.
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Biederman
Nebraska Farmer
Lews
Iowa State College
Ames
Nebraskan Farmer Feature: Speaking at Gate to Farmers
The notice references consultation and advice for farmers and attendance at meetings. It notes that in a later issue of the Nebraska Farmer the individual will speak for himself at the front gate to farmers. The item emphasizes farmer outreach and direct communication.
Two Sidney Banks Indicate Stability in Public Statements
The Liberty State bank reports assets including loans and discounts 421034.30 overdrafts 363.11 building site 3500 furniture and fixtures 5000 other real estate 9154.05 cash and bonds 235282.73. Liabilities show capital stock and surplus 50000 undivided profits 221.15 depositors guaranty fund 372.56 and the deposits given. Officers of both institutions express optimism about 1930 and county prospects for prosperity, with confidence in residents' financial condition.
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Liberty’ State Bank
Bankers Conservation Fund
Officials Probe Thieving Ring Operating Here
Officials investigate a bold ring that entered a theatre and stole two days receipts kept in the office safe. No disturbance was found and police acknowledge no definite clues yet. The force predicts the thieves will be brought to justice, noting similar rings in western Nebraska and past farm thefts as context.
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Nebraska
Investigation progresses with expected breakthroughs soon
Careful inquiry continues as investigators pursue crucial clues. Officials indicate extreme care is being taken and anticipate significant discoveries in the near future, with progress likely in coming days.
Robbers Make Peetz Visit Entering Two Stores Last Week
A. S. Ayle reports intruders entered two Peetz stores last week. The vault lock was broken but no entry gained, and a twist of the lock by pliers allowed manager access. A safe in the office was opened, the small money drawer removed and smashed. No clues were found.
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Peetz
A. S. Ayle
Potter Hunters Bag 868 Rabbits in Bunny Drive
The Potter Hunters collected 868 rabbits with 15 being cottontails and the rest jacks. No territorial limit, killers judged by 3 p.m. Teams from Lodge Pole and Chappell hunted, some crossing into Colorado. Nineteen men per side. This year’s result surpassed last year despite fewer participants.
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Potter Hunters
Lodge Pole
Chappell
Colorado
District Court Dates for 13th District Announced
Judges set term calendars for Deuel and Keith counties with Nisley and Tewell. Meetings cover jury terms, equity terms, and specific dates: Deuel February 3 jury, May 5 equity, September 22 equity, October 27 equity. Keith March 24 jury, May 12 equity, September 15 equity, October 13 jury.
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Nisley
Deuel County
Judge Tewell
Equity
Judge Nisley
Keith County
Tewell
County Court Terms and Judges Listings by Jurisdiction
A schedule listing jury and equity terms across Kimball Lincoln and McPherson counties. Dates include March 24 and May 19 with Judge Tewell, September 29 and November 17 equity terms with Judge Tewell, February 17 and April 14 with Judge Nisley, September 22 equity term with Judge Nisley, October 27 jury term with Judge Tewell, and April 21 jury term for McPherson County.
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Kimball County
Tewell
Equity
Nisley
Lincoln County
McPherson County
Postal Receipts in 1929 Show Nice Gain Over Previous Year
The Sidney post office reports improved postal receipts in 1929 reflecting growth that may support a federal building. Postmaster Pindell notes efficient operation amid heavy rush periods and advocacy from Congressman Robert Simmons for federal funding. Sidney, Broken Bow, and Lexington are named as district candidates for a federal building.
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Nice
Postal Department
Sidney
Pindell
Congress
Robert Simmons
Broken Bow
Lexington
New District Head Arrives to Replace Samuel MacFadden
In a Louisiana city a new district head arrives to replace Samuel MacFadden. Mrs. Swift and their two children, a 15 year old daughter and a 12 year old son, are due about February 1 to establish a home. Mr. Swift, former president of the Louisiana state chamber of commerce and vice president of the state manufacturers association, has expressed strong approval of local conditions and pledges full cooperation to aid the district’s upbuilding after a short western Nebraska stay.
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Louisiana
Swift
State Chamber of Commerce
State Manufacturers Association
Nebraska
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National Capitol
Roy Cochran
State Department of Highways
Omaha
Douglas
Farm Board
American Bank of Sidney
Nati
Nc Staan Nin
State of
Cheyenne
Ss. I
Russell F. Dedrick
A J. Jorgenson
J. L. McIntosh
Marius Christensen
Henry W. Biederman
Sidney Banks
Samuel Macfadden
Fox
Bebe Daniels
Florenz Ziegfeld
John Boles
William Haines
Navy
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