Nebraska Draft Exemption Rate and State Notes
Figures released by the Provost Marshal General show 57 percent of Nebraska registrants aged 21 to 31 claimed exemptions under the selective draft act. Governor Neville appoints W S Heitzman of Osceola to fill the state normal school secretary post, replacing A L Caviness. Elmer Moore narrowly escaped eye damage from spilled sulfuric acid. a specialist saved his sight. Dr. G I Hess named pension surgeon at Wayne. pensions granted include Maggie Bush, North Platte 20 dollars, Maria A Smith Shelton 12 dollars, Emily J Richards Omaha 12 dollars. George H Fletcher named postal carrier at Verdigre. Omaha bakers back a wartime conservation move to stop receiving returned unsold bread after July 10. Missouri Pacific must connect 12 lines’ switching charges per state railway commission ruling. Congressmen Sloan notes Nebraska’s pivotal food production role in wartime. Nebraska Sunday School speaker warns of high dropout rates among boys. Superior cement plant sold to eastern firm. Nebraska plant but Kansas quarries complicate proceedings. Omaha car thefts lead to capture and penitentiary sentence. Fort Crook soldiers gain recreation amenities via YMCA tents and National League for Women’s Service. Omaha strike injunction sought to pause closed shop disputes. judge grants temporary order. Sixth Nebraska regiment organization advances for southern training camp. Miss Teressie McCrossin’s death case investigated. prior residence near Keeline Wyoming. Remaining items cover defense enlistment drives, local accidents, political appointments, and community notices.
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Nebraska
Neville
W S. Heitzman
Osceola
State Normal School
A. L. Caviness
Heitzman
University of Nebraska
Beatrice High School
Stephens
G. I. Hess
Wayne
Maggie Bush
North Platte
Maria A. Smith
Shelton
Emily J. Richards
Omaha
George H. Fletcher
Verdigre
National Defense Council
State Council of Defense
Superior
Eastern Cement
Kansas
Owtsmouth
Frank O'Brien
Nick Scurie
John Richardson
Plattsmouth
Fort Crook
Omaha Young Men's Christian Association
Social and
The
National League For Women's Service
Reed
District Court of Omaha
Business Men’s Association
Leslie
Hall
State Home
Nebraska State Board of Control
Mary Harlan
Keeline
Wyo
Pa and boy debate money in Pittsburgh Dispatch remark
A Pittsburgh Dispatch snippet shows a harsh exchange where a boy asks what spending money is and the reply defines money as any coin his mother obtains, reflecting postwar economic discourse. The fragment preserves the source’s tone and character without embellishment.
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Pittsburgh Dispatch
Diplomatic baby naming sparks family debate
A witty domestic exchange questions whether a newborn was named to honor a wealthy relative or the cook, revealing tensions over money and loyalty within a household.
Help the Kidneys Sidney Readers Are Leaning the Way
Doan's Kidney Pills touted as a 50 year kidney remedy endorsed by 60,000 people including Mrs J Worden of Sidney Ohio. She reports backache and kidney trouble relief with no recurrence for nearly a year. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Bright
Doan
Sidney
J. Worden
Lincoln Highway
Dean
Brief Fame Fades After Death Says Henry van Dyke
A Henry van Dyke reflection notes fame is brief and transient the applause ends at death as the scene changes and society moves on only a few remain to remember acts of kindness and the good we have done in life.
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Henry van Dyke
Incomplete Starters Fail to Arrive at Event
Report notes numerous starters expected for a race or event who never arrive, leaving organizers short-handed and creating delays. Officials say logistics and prior commitments contributed to the absence, with no clear replacement available.
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C. C. Perry William Ritchie Ritchie & Perry
Attorneys-at-Law
Bridgeport
Neba
Lincoln
O. Street
Joseph Oberfelder
United States
Nebr
DR. C. W, Zike
Palace
Glenn Bliss
Neubauer Building
R. E. Roche
M. D
Staney, Nebraska
Joseph M. Swenson
McIntosh Black
W. H. Wiker
Optometrist
McKean's
Sidney, Nebraska
Dr. Myron L. Babcock
Logan County Bank
Sterling
Colorado
Henry E. Gap
Law Office
Gapen
Bldg
J. R. C. Carter
Potter
W. R. Weeden
C. F
R. S.chlouper
Sidney, Neb
J. C. Pedersen
Gering
Puckett
Dray Line
McDaniel Bus and Dray Line
Hotel National
George Puckett
Elmer Moore
State Railway Commission
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Alosolv
Lincoln Commercial Club
Sloan
House
Union
W . Rafferty
Philadelphia
Nebraska State Sunday School Association
Sunday Schools of America
News OF Nebraska
Madison County
C. W. Baylor & Co
Phil Proctor
Kearney
Woodwi
Adolph Vogelang
Fremont
Valeria Hazel Stevens
Beatrice
George Riley
Philip Kohl
Kohl
Navy
Poston
Nebraska Press Association
Nebraska State Pharmaceutical Association
Nebraska Supreme Court
State Normal Board
Dan Morris
T. J Majors
H. E. Reische
Chadron
Cyrus C. Parsons
Brady
Janet McDonald
Lucy Richardson
Norfolk
Hadar
Robert Graham
Alliance
Nebraska Stock Growers’ Association
Valentine
Charles C. Jameson
Ellsworth
Red Cross
Mercy Fund
August J. Donner
Platte River
Fremont Lodge No. 15
Beaver City
W. O. Butler
CG. V. B. Smith
Clarkson Memorial Hospital
State Railway Comission
John Petlom
Bessie Petlom
Leader
Sugar Brokers
New York
Perry
Francis Crumb
Broken Bow
Wilson
Crumb
Ford
Louisville Courier-Journal
KK. G. Mathewson
Pr. O. Dalton
Frank Hahler
Fame
Standlin Tractor Oil
State Oils
Reliance Oils
A.sehmitt Implement Co
Burlington Station
Sidney, Mebor
Sidney Lumber Co
Fisk
Fisk Tires
Joseph Hahler
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