Nebraska Legislature Pushes Prohibition and Capitol Plans
The Nebraska legislature advances prohibition by swift votes, considers January 16 as a public school holiday, and endorses a costly new capitol building funded by a one mill levy. Leaders praise soldiers and nurses with broad resolutions, while Wilson era peace principles shape postwar policy as editor Wright Patterson hails American leadership.
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Nebraska
Senate
House
W. Hi. Clemmons
Tracewell and
Means
C.H Gustafson
Nebraska Farmers Union
House of Representatives
Coneering
Red Cross
Peace Conference Figures Gauge Wider War End
Eminent speakers including President Wilson and Premier Clemenceau present at the world peace congress. Lloyd George and other leaders underline the need for a closer union of nations and prompt, sincere action to realize a lasting league of nations beyond territorial limits. Japan joins in with five delegates among major powers as work begins.
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Peace Congress
Wilson
Georges Clemeoncenty
Tiger
France
Lloyd George
Youne Nan O
Conference of Delegates
League of Nations
Continents
Council of Peace
United States
England
Prace
Trals
Japan
Feeding the Starving Presses for Relief and Peace
A fragmented early 20th century column argues relief funds and food aid drive Europe toward peace while warning Bolshevik influence grows. It cites Wilson on famine relief and Balfour remarks, noting American rural strength and wartime social tensions amid global hunger.
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Republic
Near East
Armenia
Syria
Europe
Wilson
Balfour
United States
Couneey Press
Saandier
Chitago
Ameritodas Airways
Bolshies Vis
Nebraska papers reflect community life and steady progress
The Holdrege column notes a large state poultry exhibit with the Nebraska university and extension services aiding demonstrations. It highlights the dairymen’s praise for farm work and calls for road funding via a mileage based tax. Fremont hosts one of the largest Nebraska State Firemen’s conventions as labor pushes for eight hour days for women and stricter child employment oversight.
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Nebraska Agricultural Conpmnaits
Fife
Nebraska
Phe Association
Nebraska State University Department
Anl Poultey Extension Bureau
Dewonstusfors
Government Poultry Extension Services
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Frandsen
State Farm
Hie
Grant L. Shumway
State Highway Commission
Fremont
Russian Reds Seek Peace and Unity of Command Front
Foreign proposals from the Russian Bolshevik government urge peace talks with the Entente, demanding regime preservation amnesty and confiscation legality. Unity of command in Siberia places General Jules Janin in supreme charge of all forces. famine strikes Moscow as winter bites, with scarce meat and rations while refugees report bolshevik propaganda efforts.
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London
Altvinol
Entente
Evening Standard
Paris
Holsheniki
Vna
Wilson
Copenhaegen
Maxim Litvino
Russia
Social Demokraten
Onsk
Siberian
Jules Janin
Arimny
Janin
Knox
Petrograd
Rone
John W. Graham Joins American Bank Force
John W. Graham joins American Bank as new board member and officer in a move seen as strengthening the institution. Former president of the State Tibbe Utilities Commission in Idaho, he has Nebraskan ties and a history in banking, law, and public utilities, enhancing the bank’s leadership and governance.
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John W. Graham
American Bank Force
Aomatter
John W. Ceraham
Gahada
Dosetdahe
Tibbe Utilities Commission
Grahanr
Towit
Our City
Nebraska
Wisner
Fremont
Tesser McNish
Nacatemu Parul Mir Cereb
Idahe
Cersadii
Babeodk
Appediaimeat Im ii
Prblis Utilities Commission
Comumissioi Dias
Mar Gira Hai
Court News Updates Darkened by Illness and Fences
Court notes show Judge Chambers absent two weeks due to serious family illness. Delinquency and probate matters linger as witnesses are questioned in a whiskey case. In east town a brawl between two brothers in law ends with a sharp scolding in Judge McCleninghans court. G Norman, deputy to the Governor, attends Dell Thompson vs William Breternitz to determine compensation under the employer’s liability act after Thompson mangled a hand at Sidney Steam Bakery. question if loss is partial or total. County attorney serves as counsel.
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Cort
Judge Chambers
Tis
O Ak
Jaid
G. Norman
Dell WH
British Build More Ships in Last Quarter of 1918
London reports that in the final quarter of 1918 Britain began 424 ships totaling 1 979 902 tons, up from 3800 ships totaling 1 866 591 tons in the same period. Current construction in the UK shows about 238 000 more tonnage than the September quarter and about 113 000 more than the corresponding quarter last year.
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London
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Berlin Interurban Rail Suspends Service After Locomotive Loss
Berlin officials report the interurban railway has paused operations after the delivery of its best locomotives to the Entente powers. The Berlin division reportedly turned over 168 locomotives, leaving 484 still in its fleet and only barely enough to move provisions and coal to the city.
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Berlin
Ofteiits
Dr Kimpston Dentist Ad Promises County Reach
An advertisement in The Telegraph claims strong results by reaching a majority of county residents, highlighting Dr Kimpston's dental services and a local contact phone 12 for appointments.
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Telegraph
Singing Wires and Weather Foresight
The article discusses telegraph wires that sing as a weather prognostication. It notes debate over the weather type foretold and attributes sound to wind relative to wire alignment. Pitch changes with wire tension as temperatures vary, influencing recurrence of the phenomenon.
Out of Self Quote on Friendship and Nobility
A reflective quotation by Thomas Hughes on friendship as a gift from God. It praises the ability to fade self in order to value kindness, noble deeds, and love, highlighting the importance of others over ego.
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Thomas Liughes
Pelican family debates visitors and eating habits
In a playful dialogue, Mrs Pelican and Mr Pelican quarrel over hosting human visitors and whether they should be seen as important. They debate who the visitors are and whether pelicans eat fish reserved for people, while contrasting views on whether the visitors are new to them.
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Mrs. Pelican
Mr. Pelican
Mr . Pelican
Mr Pelican
Mrs Pelican
Mar Pelion
Mrs. Pelean
Mr. Peliean
Forseoth
Neiher
Bobby Had His Price
Bobble shuns girls until a lonely girl named Mary entices him with candy by promising to marry her. He agrees to play and says he will be with her soon, reflecting a child's stubborn and playful dynamic.
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Bobble
Mary
Bobbie
Tye
Odd Fellows and affiliated orders meet with installations
The Odd Fellows welcomed Grand Catriarch A B P Thiisen from Omaha during a midweek ball and renewed fraternal spirit. Eastern Star led by Mars Grabill held initiatory ceremonies and social time after, while Royal Neighbors installed officers headed by Mrs Ida Tlarris. Lady Maueenhee order also installed officers led by Julia Scanton, with several members inducted and gifts presented. A luncheon capped the pleasant evening.
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Eastern Star
Mars Grabill
Ida Ltarris
Aunt Wright
Elizabeth Greenlee
Lent Gates
Phaana Plamsner
Ida Tlarris
Effie Willis
Susanna Odershaw
Ellen Hinkler
Maueenhee
Ts Nmi
Julia Scanton
Millie Easterlay
Iona Griffith
Grace Riggs
Conmander Dna Granmuenan
Neeper Grace Parlow
Fihice
Asaphena Null
Ailivahbeth ‘Pobin
Mary Clinton
Local and Personal News Reel From Sidney
Paul Coffert visited from Gurley on Tuesday to handle business while Gib Webb traveled to Rodrington. Dan Clifford of Hebron visited Tid ward Raver home. Gshorn and Jorgenson spent time in Colorado on business. Bert Carroll born north of town Tuesday. Lena Randall left for Colorado Springs to visit relatives. Mrs Frew Pegden in Omaha hospital recovering after loss of husband. Loretta McGrath visited Sidney. Theo and Mayme Kallhoff shopped after snowbound days. Clarence Olson bruised when his horse fell. out of basketball. Miss Anna Tipton hosted Sunday School class at east Lincoln Highway.
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Anna
Tipton
East Lincoln, Highway
Halibut Origins and a Battery Station Note
A text fragment references OS BORN BATTERY STATION offering battery testing. It then presents a digressive etymology of halibut, claiming the word combines two Scandinavian terms meaning rat fish and cites an archaic form hatgibuta as a holy messenger sent to relieve suffering or save body or soul.
Mountain City of Woular in Southern Vanisia
A southern Vanisia mountain called Woular is described as a large, active volcano once. Now it is a densely populated human city within the mountain, with caves forming habitable spaces and a vast internal community.
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Vanisia
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