Burk Cochran battle mirrors two political schools in Nebraska
Editorial weighs Burke and Cochran in the U S Senate race. It notes the split over New Deal policy, farm relief, and party loyalty, urging Nebraskans to judge records and potential cooperation with Roosevelt. The piece cautions against neutrality and calls for a senator aligned with farm aid and clear leadership.
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Burke- Cochran
United States
Burke
Cochran
Nebraska
Washington
George W. Norris
Senator Burke
Dent
Nabonar
Roosevelt
Ayho
Hoover
Mussolini Holds Key to European Muddle Says Press
The article argues Mussolini may decide Europe’s fate by remaining aloof or allying with Germany and Russia. It notes Allied pressure on Germany and shifts in the Balkan balance, with Rome-Berlin axis implications and Mussolini’s potential leverage in the post World War I era.
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Mussolini
Germany
Russia
Balkan
Finland
Italy
Hitler
Stalin
Balkans
Rome- Berlin
Britain
France
Sto
Furenin
Pro-Ally stance amid Cromwell controversy
Fragmentary passage shows H. B. Cromwell, Canadian envoy, facing state department scrutiny for unauthorized remarks. It claims the United States is Pro-Ally and labels current government efforts as hypocritical, but the excerpt ends abruptly with incomplete critique.
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H. BR. Cromwell
Canada
State Department
United ‘States
Memorials urging statewide Arbor Day tree plantings in Nebraska
The American Legion of Nebraska promotes a statewide Arbor Day observance on Monday in April 2022. It leads a community service drive, contacting posts, clubs, and officials to urge planting trees and shrubs to restore Nebraska after drought, building living memorials for future generations.
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American Légion of Nebraska
Legion
Service Project
J 18
Nebraska
Understanding the swine influenza virus 1918 outbreak
In 1918 a new swine disease paralleled human influenza, likely virus driven. Dr. R E Shope and colleagues examined transmission between humans and pigs, noting the swine virus remained unchanged for years while human virus changed slightly. Blood neutralization differed by age, and hog gut worms may carry the virus, hinting at life cycle paths and prevention strategies.
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R. E. Shope
Rockefeller Institute
Shope
Nebraska Oil Drilling in Early 20th Century History
The article surveys Nebraska oil drilling ventures from 1919 to 1930, detailing Lakeside and Riverton tests, owners and crews, depths reached, intermittent oil shows, and eventual abandonments. It notes a sparsity of publicity and highlights key figures such as J. HK Blumer and M. J. Boyce, with references to related sites near Hayes Center and Union.
John H. Stouteville for Nebraska State Legislature
John H. Stouteville urges value for every dollar spent and development of natural resources with emphasis on Agriculture and FARM to MARKET roads. He supports a large old age pension, aid for the indigent, and believes good schools are an investment. He views LABOR and CAPITAL as equal in transportation and industry, with 31 years in the district and experience as county judge and attorney. He owns and operates farmland and seeks to represent Lincoln interests.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Early 20th Century Omaha Drilling Ventures and Road Works
Plattsmouth Journal notes a inaccessible site requiring a new road to haul equipment. In 1916 promoters drilled to 900 feet then sought funds. drilling continued until August 7, 1916 when the project ended. Weir depth reported at 3200 feet. Union Oil Company led by president C H B Baker. In 1930 Petroleum Producers Inc led core drillings in Omaha, with a June 14 World-Herald report of test drilling near 40th and Izard streets in the Balbaca home yard.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Writers’ Project
WPA
University of Nebraska
Antioch News
Sheridan County
Lakeside
Lakeside Development Company
Antioch
J. HK. Blumer
Lincoln
Alliance Herald
Fullerton
Calif
B. H. McKinley
Herald
Wyoming
Ohio Oil Company
George Putroy
Riverton
Lohis ‘Creek
Hastings Daily Tribune
the Tribune
M. J. Boyce
Herman
Franks Farm
Plattsmouth
Union Oil Company
C. H B. Baker
Petroleum Producers, Inc
Omaha
Omaha World-Herald
C. E. Balbaca
40Th
Izard Streets
Gone The High Cost Of Many Stomach Troubles
An archival ad warns against paying 3 to 5 dollars for stomach relief and promotes Adla tablets offering a three week supply for 1.25 with money back guarantee from Western Drug Co. and Sun Drug Co.
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Western Drug Co
Sun Drug Co
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Winland
Poland
Austria
Agger Aauim
Jimmy’’ Cromwell
Slitler
Brenner
Antioch Oil
Hayes Center County
Hayes Center
John Larsh
Union
John H. Stouteville
Albert A. Fenske
DIST
Sidney, Nebr
Pearson Allied Industries
Snyder Building
Sidney
Rice Funeral Home
Robison Brothers Floral
Forrest
Sidney’s New Floral Service
Ray Tremain
Woo
Member
Federal Reserve System
Sidney, Nebraska
Ee Ello Cody
Tenth Avenue
American National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Gain Transfer Company
M. J. Maher
10Th Avenue
H. T. Doran
Cheyenne County
Jackson Street
Cheyenne County Abstract CO
H. T. Doran, Proprietor Abstracts
Cheyenne County Credit Bureau
Osborn Building
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