Gurley local notes list moves and projects
Jasper Jurgens and Mr Johnson shipped hogs to Denver last Monday March 20. Fred Johnson finished plastering Geo H Kruhter house. Klein began hauling sand for Sidney Mercantile building. Chester Royer digs trenches for Dr Hart water system. Frank Rowan hauls lumber from Gurley yards. Mowery and Dunton display signs painted by a North Platte expert. Henry Bartels builds private garage with his brother. Geo Mann took a layoff to Merino Colorado. Carl Christ and family moved to west Gurley. Christ works as a carpenter. Zeb Gustin contracts road grading near Chapman's and will work on the hill south of Gurley.
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Jasper Jurgens
Mr. Johnson
Gurley
Denver
Fred Johnson
Geo. H. Kruhter
Klein
Sidney Mercantile
Chester Royer
Dr. Hart
Frank Rowan
Mowery
Dunton
Platte Valley Power manager cited for contempt in Elkhorn case
J A Bortenlanger of Platte Valley Power faces contempt of court charges for violating an order to provide electric power equally in Elkhorn. The case, overseen by Judge Lestie, centers on equitable distribution of electrical service in the village. The report notes the broader context of utility regulation and local enforcement actions.
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J A Bortenlanger
Platte Valley Power Company
Lestie
Elkhorn
Interstate Commoerce Commission
Union Stock Yards Railway Company
South Omaha
Rock Island Railroad
State Railway Commission
Fairbury
George Cumrine
Philips
Millmneer
William Madgett
Hastings
Elis B. Usher
Rheumatism Arrested with Scott’s Emulsion Blood Health
Advertises Scott’s Emulsion as a remedy for rheumatism by purifying blood and boosting general health. Claims liver oil strengthens organs to expel impurities and rebuild strength while rejecting alcoholic substitutes. Mentions widespread daily relief for those unable to find other help.
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Scott
Nature
Calf Rearing on Skim Milk Endorsed by College of Agriculture
Extension service notes skim milk calves grow as well as those on whole milk and may even develop a stronger frame. Milk fat helps warmth and fat storage, but grains like corn or oats can perform this function cheaply. Milk protein remains abundant in skim milk, supporting muscular growth and organs. Also advises preparedness in poultry for a good chick crop and outlines tips for incubation and chick care. The College of Agriculture hosts the second annual high school stock judging contest at the University Farm on April 1 with a chance to win the silver loving cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Agriculture
University Farm
Nebraska Improved Live
Gopher Pest Causes Nebraska Farmland Loss
The pocket gopher inflicts at least two million dollars in annual damage to Nebraska agriculture. Recommended control methods include trapping poisoning shooting and preserving natural enemies like the short-eared owl marsh hawk weasels and bullsnakes. A circular with detailed trapping and poisoning guidance is available from the College of Agriculture Lincoln upon request.
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Nebraka
College of Agriculture
Lincoln
Nine agricultural agents now serving in Nebraska counties
Sheridan County organizes an agricultural agent program raising Nebraska’s total to nine farm demonstrators in the field. A. C. North from the College of Agriculture, a practical man, has been elected to the position of agent.
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Sheridan County
Nebraska
A. C. North
College of Agriculture
Druggist Proclaims Rexall Orderlies as Healthful Deal
W. M. Federmann of Kansas City, a leading pharmacist, emphasizes a druggist duty to customers. He advocates Rexall Orderlies as a safe, gentle, inexpensive laxative kept at home and as a wise investment in health for all ages.
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W. M. Federmann
Kansas City
Rexall
Wade
Senate backs La Follette on Mexican punitive expedition
The senate adopted La Follette's resolution endorsing President Wilson's punitive expedition to Mexico and stating the aim was merely punitive. The Brandeis nomination hearings paused until March 24 as a vote on recommendation to the full committee nears. The Standard Oil dissolution is called a failure as Western Oil Jobbers' Association seeks legislation to enforce it. Old officers were re-elected. No place like home. See us about enna SIDNEY LUMBER CO.
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Senate
la Follette
Wilson
Mexico
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Dayton
Western Oil Jobbers’ Association
Villa Eludes Net As Carranza Forces Strain Juarez Front
Thousands massed behind American troops pressed Pancho Villa toward the mountains near Juarez. Carranza forces reportedly withdrawn or reluctant to engage, allowing Villa to move through western Chihuahua toward the Sierra Tarahumare. American rails and supply concerns heighten border tension as garrisons brace for new developments.
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Carranza
Pancho Villa
el Paso
Casas Grandes
Juarez
Villa
Continental Divide
Namaquipa
Mexico
Gavira
Galeana
Namiquipa
Washington
Chihuahua
Sierra Tarahumare
Nebraska State News Roundup (Partial)
Warden Fenton opposes bills to bar convict made goods from interstate trade. Homeseekers swarm Alliance for irrigation land openings. Rev W Hiss wins 100 prize for Nebraska poem. another 100 prize offered for music to Rev Buss words. Food Commission embargo on gasoline to waring nations discussed. Cortland Creamery receiver appointed with about 6000 debt. Catherine Rogers and Alonzo jailed for secret service bill forgery. Beatrice grain dealer John Dobbs reports excellent winter wheat. Governor Morehead praises women’s reforms. Union Pacific seeks dismissal of 2 cent passenger rate injunction. Pool blocks Reed on Republican ballot. A Norfolk piano tuner receives blackhand threat letter to provide $500.
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W F Fenton
Nebraska State Penitentiary
Senate Committee On Labor
Alliance
Department of the Interior
Platte River
W Hiss
Fremont
Nebraska
John D. Haskell
Wakefield
Rev Buss
Haratan
Europe
Hitchcock
Cortland Creamery Company
Catherine Rogers
Alonzo
Madison
Secret Service
John Dobbs
Gage County
Governor Morehead
Daughters of the American Revolution
Union Pacific Railroad
Lincoln
Reed
Secretary of State
Pool
Chatrma1 McNish
Republican State Committee
F. Ie Esckhoff
Norfolk
Esckhoff
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Cardus
J. D. Cook
Crane, Mo
Cardui
Extension News Service
W.M. Federmann
Vath’s
Enna
Sidney Lumber Coo
Agua Prieta
Ojinaga
United States
General Funston
Ford
N. G. Brewer’s
Sidney
Ile
A. R. LE Sueur
Sidney, Nebraska
R. S. Chloupek
Sidney, Neb
John Deere
Union Pacific Depot
Riso
Flower City
D. R. Campbell
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