La Follette Aims to Break Power of the Few in 1924
The Doran newspaper endorses La Follette, arguing the choice rejects four more years of encroachment by a powerful few. It criticizes the current Republicans and Democrats, supports a constitutional limit on the Supreme Court, and backs Nor ris rail government ownership as a balance against private lines, asserting only La Follette-Wheeler represents common people.
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la Follette
Mr. la Follette
United States
The
Congress
Supreme Court
Supreme
Wall Street
Mr. Follette
Teddy Roosevelt
Teddy
Europe
Norris
Harding-Coolidge
J. 2. Morgan & Co
Standard Oil Co
la Follette and
Wheeler
Local News Briefs and Birth Announcements
Dr. Taylor removed tonsils for Mrs Bert Swatzlander Monday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Mason across the Colorado line Tuesday a girl. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Garcia of Sunol a boy Monday October 13. Joe Hahler reports two Buick carloads arriving this week. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Reiners northwest of Gurley Monday October 13 a girl. The Wooldridge grocery this week launched a free motor delivery service to any part of the city. Mrs. J. W. Harper is improving after a month of illness. Mrs. J. C. Schulenberg returned from Falls City with family. Mrs. Rosa Johnston left Tuesday for Lincoln to stay with her daughter Myrtle at the University of Nebraska. Dr. Harry Mantor will leave Friday for Chicago for clinic work and visit family. expects to return soon.
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Francisco Garcia
Sunol
Otto Reiners
Gurley
Wooldridge Grocery
Rosa Johnston
Lincoln
Myrtle
University of Nebraska
Harry Mantor
Chicago
St Martha's Guild Bazaar and Dance at Hardy Hall
Annual Halloween bazaar and dance hosted by St Martha's Episcopal Church guild. Event set for Thursday October 23 in Hardy Hall with community participation and festive activities.
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St. Martha’s Guild Episecopal Church
Hardy Hall
Local social notes from Butler and surrounding areas
Mr and Mrs Nathan Westcott of Butler visit his uncle C J Osborn while Monroe Buress of Auburn stays with his nephew Frank Tobin. Herman Brauer ill at home after years of poor health. W Strain family return from two week visit to Colorado Springs Mrs Eva Van Gorter visits in Portland on way home to Oregon. Rev W T Kahse resigns as Trinity Lutheran pastor in Sidney. final action expected Sunday. Virginia Johnson hosts eighteen friends for a birthday dinner and games at her home.
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Monroe Buress
Auburn
Frank Tobin
Lliff, Colo
Herman Brauer
Mr. Brauer
Eva van Gorter
Clyde van Gorder
Corbett
Ohio
Portland
Ore
van Gorders
W. T. Kahse
Trinity Lutheran Church
Sidney
Virginia Johnson
J. W. Johnson
Local notes on residents and changes around town
J J Lipska left for Los Angeles after spending summer at Mrs C D Green's home. R E Kennedy had appendicitis operation and is improving. Nora Fitzgerald left to attend a Philadelphia convention and will visit Boston and other eastern cities. Red Cross seeks clothing donations with donation hours Saturday 2 to 4 led by Mrs C A Livoni. Post office interior was reorganized to add tables and mail sorting cases, moving south partition and delivery area.
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J. J. Lipska
Los Angeles
C. D. Green
Nora Fitzgerald
Philadelphia
St. Patrick’s Academy Alumni Association
Boston
Buffalo
The
Red Cross
Court House
C. A. Livoni
Kaub Visits Son In Excelsior Springs Pastor Praises Plains
Jacob Kaub of Excelsior Springs Missouri spends a few days with his son Rev Louis Kaub pastor of the Methodist church. He is a western Nebraska enthusiast who has long marveled at the development of western Kansas and Nebraska and who pioneered in Kansas soon after statehood. He expresses great appreciation for the corn palace.
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Jacob Kaub
Excelsior Springs
Louis Kaub
Methodist Church
Mr. Kaub
Nebraska
Kansas
Meeting notes and charity events from Portland community
J C Meeham, YMCA boys secretary in Portland, visits former pupil John McLernon on a homeward trip from Chicago. Catholic ladies hosted a shower for Mrs George Hockerson after a house fire. many useful items were donated. Fall Festival county fairgrounds hosted matched horse races, featuring local entrants C S Radcliffe, Al Bauer, J W McDaniel, R R McDonald, Slim Meyers, Matt Hamer, Mr Brown, and Mr Vowers.
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Will Laudenslager
George Hockerson
County Fair Grounds
C. S. Radcliffe
al Bauer
J. W. McDaniel
R. R. McDonald
Slim Meyers
Matt Hamer
Mr. Brown
Mr Vowers
The Letter Box on Nonpartisan Political Action in Nebraska
The writer denies supporting any presidential or state candidate. As chair of the Committee for Non-partisan Progressive Political Action in Nebraska, he explains a Lincoln meeting on September 1 and a Nebraska Union Farmer report published September 24 detailing committee findings from candidate questionnaires and records. He states no party affiliation was considered in the inquiry and urges others to use the committee reports if desired.
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Daily Press
Farmers Union
Smartville
Nebraska
Lindell Hotel
Lincoln
Nebraska Union Farmer
Sidney Triumphs Over Ogallala 47 to 0 in Home Opener
Sidney high school routed Ogallala 47 to 0 at Sidney Athletic Park last Friday afternoon. Mintken starred with multiple long gains, while Clark, Bentley, Thomas, Wait, Williams, and Griswold contributed touchdowns and solid plays. North Platte travels to Sidney next Friday. they beat Cozad and Chappell but lost to Kearney, making the upcoming game a tough test for the team.
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Sidney High
Quallala High School
Sidney Athletic Park
Mintken
Julesburg
Thomas
Wait
Bentley
Williams
Clark
Sidney
Miniken
Ogallala
Ogallala Boys
Griswold
Alrens
Siedow
Iverson
Brown
Kepler
Sidney Poole
Grant Poole
Vowers
Davis
Childers
North Platte High School
North Platte
Cozad
Chappell
Kearney
Fortnightly Club Fall Social at Phelps Home
The Fortnightly Club held its first fall social gathering Wednesday night hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Phelps. Dinner was served at Mrs. Daniel's followed by bridge at the Phelps residence where Mr. Phelps treated guests with his radio. Dr. Witham won the bridge prize.
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Mrs. Phelps
Sidney Public School Notes on Spelling and Politeness Policy
Sidney public schools plan spelling tests requiring graduates to spell 521 common words. Tests will apply to higher grades. politeness remains part of the curriculum with observations by teachers. Enrollment rises with 601 pupils, 184 in high school, milk distribution to undernourished pupils to resume after exams.
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Sidney Public Schools
Liedendorfer
Miehendorfer
Liebendorfer
Tewell Advocates District Judicial Elections Plan
J L Tewell argues nine county 13th Judicial District spans nearly 275 miles from Nebraska edge to Dawson county. He supports electing two judges with one based at each end of the district to cut costs and ensure impartial justice. He promises to administer law without fear or favor, regardless of politics.
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Nebraska
Dawson County
Lexington
Milk served free to pupils with graham crackers
The milk is distributed in half pint bottles each morning to the pupils with a graham cracker. Milk is free for pupils unable to pay, funded by the Womans club, Red Cross and school board.
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Womans Club
Red Cross
School Board
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Sidney, Nedr
Guy V. Doran
Paramount
Dr. Taylor
Bert Swatzlander
L. B. Mason
Colorado Line
Joe Hahler
Buick
J. W. Harper
Taylor
J. C. Schulenberg
Falls City
Mrs. Nathan Westcott
Butler, Mr
C.J. Osborn
Telegraph
R. E. Kennedy
Dr. Taylor's Hospital
J. C. Meeham
John McLernon
J. C
School of Life
Osborn
Quallala
Keith County
Sidney Public School
J. L. Tewell
Nebr
13Th Judicial District
Sidney Motor Sales Co
Bakers Chocolate
Graham Crackers
Dello
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