Zeppelin flight sets records and ushers in US control
Howard Pickard reviews the ZR-3 dirigible voyage from Friedrichshafen to Lakehurst covering 5,000 miles in 81 hours 17 minutes at an average 62.35 mph. Eckener commanded the ship with German crew and American observers aboard. Landing at Lakehurst marked US ownership amid treaty limits, while world reactions mix pride and concern.
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Lakehurst
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New England
New York
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Spain
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San Diego
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Oregon
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Boundary crisis and Arab developments dominate world news
The League of Nations council may curb British Turkish clashes over the Mosul boundary while Turkey argues adherence to temporary terms and Britain demands an immediate council meeting. In Arabia, Ibn Saud’s Wahhabi forces seize Mecca as Hussein is ousted. Ali becomes Hedjaz king. Global finance sees a Danish loan oversubscribed in most regions except France, where banks take the share amid shortages for American dealers. The Dawes plan advances to second state with railroad transfers to French experts and revenue control centralized.
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Prince of Wales Tours Chicago Sights and University
The prince of Wales traveled east from his Canadian ranch to Chicago for a day of sightseeing visiting the stockyards and the university among other attractions.
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Prince of Wales
Chicago
Campaign funds investigated by Borah committee in Chicago
The Borah senate committee opened funds scrutiny in Chicago amid LaFollette charges of a Republican slush fund. Witness John M. Nelson for LaFollette-Wheeler reported $190,535 raised and $155,002 spent, with $50,000 more expected before election day. Chairman Butler said the Republican national committee had $1,714,317 by Oct 10, while the Democratic western bureau received $32,500 from John W. Gerard, the national treasurer.
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Chicago
LaFollette
LaFollette-Wheeler
John M. Nelson
Butler
Republican National Committee
Democratic Western Bureau
John W. Gerard
Brandegee Death Shocks Connecticut Senator Dies by Own Hand
Financial woes and illness plagued United States Senator Frank B Brandegee of Connecticut leading to his suicide in his Washington home. Once wealthy from real estate, he had faced investment losses and had served since 1905 as a prominent Republican and leading Irreconcilable. A special election will choose his successor with J Henry Romback as top Republican hopeful and Homer S Cummings Augustine Lonergan and Thomas J Spellacy among Democratic prospects.
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United States
Connecticut
Washington
Brandegee
Senate
J. Henry Rornback
Homer S. Cummings
Augustine Lonergan
Thomas J. Spellacy
Jacques Anatole Thibaut Dies Noted French Laureate
NATOLE FRANCE known as the master of French contemporary letters died after weeks of illness. Born Jacques Anatole Thibaut he was the son of a Paris bookseller and became an officer of the Legion of Honor. He joined the French Academy and won the 1921 Nobel Prize for Literature. Earlier, some writings faced church censorship.
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Paris
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European cabinets reshuffled as Branting leads Sweden
Last week two European ministries changed hands. Sweden formed a cabinet headed by Hjalmar Branting, a noted Socialist leader. In Yugoslavia the Davidovich government resigned after the king demanded that Radich's federalist party gain a share in governing. Ljuba Jovanovich was chosen to form a new government.
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Hjalmar Branting
Jugo- Slavia
Davidovich
Radich
Ljuba Jovanovich
Nellie Taylor Ross Named Wyoming Governor Nominee
A month after Governor William B. Ross died, Nellie Taylor Ross, widow of the late governor, was unanimously nominated by Wyoming Democrats to succeed him. She did not seek the honor but accepted the convention’s choice. The Republicans nominated Eugene J. Sullivan, an old man, for the office.
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Wyoming
Nellie Taylor Ross
Eugene J. Sullivan
Ambassador James Sheffield Presents Credentials in Mexico
R. Sheffield James, newly appointed American ambassador to Mexico, presented his credentials to President Obregon on Wednesday. In a brief speech he assured Mexicans of the United States friendliness and fairness in the relations between the two nations.
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Obregon
United States
Early day bullwhacker visits Peetz Colo tale of 1860s wagon train
Charles B Weeks recounts a six yoke ox team trek from St Joseph Mo to Central City Colo with 21 wagons carrying mining mill machinery for Continental Mining. The journey faced Ogallala Indians, bluffs near O Falen and Julesburg, yet arrived two days early. Weeks recalls Fort Morgan hold up and describes Central City Blackhawk and Nevadaville as faded ghost towns.
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Pressing Tips For Silks And Wool From Agricultural College
Frequent pressing affects garments from baggy trousers to silk dresses. Press silks on the wrong side with a cool iron. For wool use a damp wool cloth and press until nearly dry. To revive worn serge, sponge with ammonia solution. For severe shine, gently rub with emery paper.
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Agricultural College
Cull the Pullets for a Stronger Flock
Advice on poultry flock management emphasizes culling unhealthy or undersized pullets to boost overall vigor. Recommend two-thirds pullets for eggs and one-third hens for hatching, guided by housing space of three to four square feet per pullet.
Be photographed this year on birthday at Phelps Studio
A brief notice inviting individuals to arrange a birthday photo session at Phelps Studio this year. The item emphasizes personal portraits and studio branding without naming specific dates or people.
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Phelps
Accident Victim Near Death After Highway Crash
A man named Robert Welch lies near death in a North Platte hospital after a Sunday automobile crash on the highway east of town. Two others, Jack Engman and Clark, are jailed. State Officer Fred Benton tried to stop the speeding car driven by Engman. The car zigzagged, lost control, and wrecked in a ditch. Welch suffered three broken ribs and a suspected broken neck. a half gallon of liquor was found in the wrecked vehicle.
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Robert Welch
North Platte
Jack Engman
Clark
Fred Benton
Benton
Engman
Welch
Kitchen Stool Aims for Efficient Home Use
A kitchen high stool proves useful in every home as a strong light seat for a busy housewife. It saves energy while peeling apples at the table. Prices range from $1 to $3, and a simple stool can be made by removing arms and back from a child's high chair.
Kimball County Expands Courthouse Space for Vault
The Kimball County Observer reports a large new steel filing vault is being installed in the county clerk’s office in the courthouse to enlarge space for files. The county has outgrown the current courthouse and a new building may be needed in the future.
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Court House
Kimball County
Kimball Observer
Money to Loan on Farm Land North Table
An individual offers loans of 2000 or 2500 dollars on good farm land at 8 percent. Interested persons should call on W. P. Miles.
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W. P. Miles
How to dye velvet with tinted gasoline solution
Instructions from the agricultural college describe dyeing velvet by cleaning the fabric with a brush or gasoline, mixing oil paint with high test gasoline to create a tint, dipping the velvet in the gasoline and then the tint, and hanging the piece outdoors to dry. The note ends with a location hint Ri.
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Agricultural College
Ary
Tewell Urges Balanced Jurisdiction At Election
J. L. Tewell outlines the 13th Judicial District spanning nine counties from Nebraska’s western boundary to Dawson county’s eastern edge, nearly 2.5 miles long. He advocates four candidates with three from Lexington, proposing one judge reside at each district end to reduce taxpayer costs and ensure impartial administration of law.
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Nebraska
Dawson County
Lexington
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