Womans Christian Temperance Union Claims Big Election Role
Boston reports that Mrs. Anna Marden Deyo, corresponding secretary, told the WCTU 54th annual convention that the organization shaped events leading to dry planks and pro prohibition candidates. She cited 10,000 local unions and 52 state groups backing Hoover, asserting the women’s vote helped his victory. Cash receipts for the year were $231,501 with expenses $231,160.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Friends of Prohibition
Womans Christian Temperance Union
Anna Marden Deyo
Fremont Temple
Deyo
Daye
Smith
Herbert Hoover
Margaret C. Munns
National
Jeanette Nichols
Prohibition
New Quarantine and Sanitary Rules from Nebraska Dept
Nebraska Department of Public Welfare announces revised and strengthened quarantine and sanitation rules effective August 1 1928. Term disinfection replaces fumigation and applies to diseases including chicken pox diphtheria influenza measles meningitis mumps pneumonia polio rubella scarlet fever septic sore throat smallpox typhoid fever and whooping cough. Disinfection costs fall on residents. terminal disinfection involves bathing surfaces burning nonessential items and disinfection of clothing linens and furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Welfare
Bureau of Health
State of
Nebraska
Mother of Miss Lora Smith Dies at Ord Nebraska
Miss Lora Smith travels to Ord after her mother dies there. She had lived in Sidney for two years and worked as a stenographer for the law firm of Kepler and Kratz, making many friends who mourn the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Smith
Ord, Nebraska
Ord
Miss Smith
Sidney
Kepler & Kratz
Nebraska to Study Pheasants in State Wide Survey
The University of Nebraska and the bureau of fish and game launch a 12 month study of pheasant breeding and feeding in Valley Howard and Sherman counties. J A Kovanda leads with university support and game wardens. labs under Prof Myron Swenk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Fish and Game
University of Nebraska
Valley
Howard
Sherman
J. A. Kovanda
State Bureau
Myron H. Swenk
Five Million Dollar Loss Estimated From Vestris Wreck
New York reports place the total cost of the Vestris disaster at 5 million dollars excluding survivor and kin claims. Insurance losses run about 4 million, with roughly 1 million tied to the vessel. Rescue efforts add substantial expense from several lines including Berlin and Santa Barbara, plus five other vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vestris
Lloyd
Berlin
Grace
Santa Barbara
Porto Rico
San Juan
Man Held In Non Support After Snowbound Family Rescue
Mrs. Ernest Stark Shelterless with four children for days during a fierce east Sioux county snowstorm. Ernest Stark spent the storm in Hemingford. County Attorney Romig filed charges. Stark jailed in Alliance after a bread and water ten day sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County
Ernest Stark
Council Bluffs
Jones
Hemingford
Wyland
Alliance
Stark
Ira E. Tash
Denver theatre owner freed of murder charge
Alpheus E. Dickson, Denver theatre owner, was acquitted in district court after seven minutes by a seven minute jury. He testified he shot Herbert H. Powell, 19, in self defense when Powell grappled with him after Dickson found Powell with his wife at his home. Mrs Dickson, a divorce defendant, did not attend, reportedly with her parents in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpheus E. Dickson
Denver
Herbert H. Powell
Dickson
Powell
Iowa
Gives Blood for Brother Ill Dix Man at Kimball Hospital
Elmer Schleseman of Dix is very ill at Kimball hospital with hemorrhages. His sister donated a pint of blood yesterday to help stop the bleeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Schleseman
Dix
Kimball Hospital
Kimball Observer
Plan of Pump Irrigation Being Reviewed Again
Western Public Service officials say the Pumpkin Creek valley pump irrigation plan is not dead. A power line will be built to supply pumps, and several farmers intend to install wells and begin pumping once the line is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Public Service Company
Pumpkin Creek
Bridgport Herald
Bunker Hill Social Roundup Cloth of Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Ray Frame and family visited Bayard on Sunday to spend the day with relatives. Numerous neighbors and families were noted at patron day events, meals, and calls around Bunker Hill, including the Beyer and Schmidt households. The Trinity Lutheran Dorcas society plans its annual bazaar and supper on November 22, with all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Frame
Bayard
Mr. Frame
C. A. Overman
Henry Schmidt
Doris Thurston
Bernice Beyer
John Engel
Evelyn
Harriet
Wm Rohde
Glen Bales
Bunker Hill School
Arthur Borcher
John “Engel
F. A. Beyer
F J. Beyer
Miss Mohart
Henry Goetz
Henry Ehmke
Frank Schwasnick
P. J. Beyer
Gurley
Joe Resoc
John Novotny
Marjory
Esther
Jennie Sellers
F. J. Beyer
Iva Beyer
J. E. Bayne
Christian Church
Sdiney
Dorcas Society of the
Trinity Lutheran Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
White Ribbon
Frank O'Connell
Pikes Peak
Royal Gorge
Colorado Rockies
Salt Lake City
M. A. Shipman
Mattattasludmi
Turkey Dinner Methodist Church
Kensington
M. E. Church
Bunker Hill
U. S. A. Theatre
Colleen
First National
Womans’ Club
Helmess
Little Shepherd
Comedy News
Eva Miles
Freda Hammer
Fern Riggs
Jeanette Larson
Maytag Company
Newton
Jordan Electric Shoppe
Maytag
KDKA
Plcteburah
Tue
Wed
Wcco
Minneapolis
Frnesso F. Kex
Fortland Ore
Weresi Work
Mon
Fels
Cfea
Tees
Chicare
Tues
Teer Federal
Nacinco
T. P. Krmox
St. Louie
Thur
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!