Red Cross Roll Call Armistice Day
Red Cross membership enrollment for the Roll Call opening November 11 Armistice Day and continuing to Thanksgiving November 27 will be led by C I Lieben dorfer of Sidney Cheyenne county chapter. Local support is expected to exceed last year as the organization is active in community work national emergencies and disasters.
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Red Cross
C. I. Liebendorfer
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Chicago
Central Division
Pueblo
San Antonio
Death in South Table Creek Identifies Rancher Osborn
A man about fifty, weighing 200 pounds, was found dead in South Table creek by bridge observers. A knife remained clean, and an Elgin watch with initials W F Osborn led to naming of the wealthy rancher as the deceased, with local theory of possible foul play due to creek connection.
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South Table Creek
W. F. Oo
W. F. Osborn
Ww. F. Osborn
State Industrial Notes Highlights Electric Progress and Local Finance
A two day reception by Northwestern Bell in Chadron showcased 5000 daily calls and plant operations. Pawnee City voters face a special election after a $75000 electric plant bond was rejected. Utilities debate regulatory power as lights come to more towns. Missouri jitney crashes hint at evolving transport safety. Southern Nebraska Power connects nearby towns with new lines. Guided Rock contracts for electricity. Paxton Hershey Sutherland plan lines to North Platte by year end. Central Power spends 200000 on Elm Creek water aid. Smithfield votes to buy Lexington current over bonds. Census shows 7 percent of farms have electric lights.
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Chadron
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Pawnee City
Long
Columbus Daily News
Missouri
Southern Nebraska Power Company
Superior
Paxton, Hershey and Sutherland
North Platte
Central Power Company
Kearney
Elm Creek
Fritts
Smithfield
Lexington
Duties of Grand Jurors in Lancaster County
A grand jury to be called in Lancaster county will consist of sixteen men. The names are drawn in the same manner as petit jurors by a judge, the court clerk, and the county clerk. These officers meet in the county clerk’s office at least twenty days prior to service.
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Lancaster County
Grand Jury
Grand jury procedures and oaths outlined
A State Journal summary outlines grand jury selection by drawing twenty three county citizens, notification by the clerk, and a sixteen member panel after excusal by the sheriff. It covers the foreman’s oath, secrecy, court charge, role of the county attorney, witness subpoenas, contempt penalties, indictment secrecy, and duties including jail inspection.
Hold and Pull of Home and the Call of Youth
The text argues the home is an inescapable fact of nature and society, crucial for children who demand a place to belong. When homes fail, future generations force a return, and neglect of youth becomes a grave crime. Yeoman Shield is presented as a looming judgment for those who ignore youth.
Senator Knox An Appreciation Reflects on Knox’s views and honesty
William Allen White writes in the Emporia Gazette praising Senator Knox as brilliant and brave though reactionary. He credits Knox with firm beliefs in property rights and national isolation while noting his honesty and the value of such varied types to safeguard the world.
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the Gazette
Knox
United States
Ecuarth
William Allen
White
Emporia Gazette
Lincoln Postmaster Crisis and Civil Service Row
Harding appoints W. W. McClay postmaster of Lincoln on Reavis recommendation amid civil service scrutiny. Earlier postmaster Hudson died March 13 1920, with an examining board selecting J G Ludlum then awaiting senatorial confirmation. A reexamination favored Ludlam and Bivins McClay, with Reavis to recommend.
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McClay
Harding
Lincoln
Reavis
Senate
Hudson
Washington
J. G. Ludlum
J. M. Butler
J. R. Farris
Ludlam
Wilson
Civil Service Board
Civil service record disputed in Nebraska line notes
Lincoln sources report criticism of a political debt allegation tied to public office and the civil service law. The State Journal notes that President Harding and officials must provide material to uphold merit system standards or risk disclosing weakness in the administration.
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Republican Congressional Committee
Lincoln
Harding
Hays
Reavis
Friends
Nebraska
McClay
State Journal
Candy Store Profit Comment Sparks 100 Percent Limit
A candy store proprietor cut prices by 50 percent and declared that he and fellow candy men had earned 300 percent profit for years, now claiming 100 percent profit. The press response likens his candor to Caesar, noting it as a sign of modern frank retail profit reporting.
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Leslie's
Indiana Voters Rebuff Taxation and Income Tax Amendments
The September Indiana vote on thirteen proposed constitutional amendments shows broad opposition to taxation changes. All but one were formalities, while amendments on taxation and a state income tax were defeated decisively. The populace, not split along party lines, signals a rebellious mood against further government burdens and new regulations.
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Indiana
U. S. A. Dresses Lobby and Window Display
The new organization at UG. S. A. Theatre appears active as shown by the Hobby display featuring a "Black Beauty" exhibit last Monday and Tuesday. A window display at Jones Furniture showcases "The Golden Lily" as part of the same effort.
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UG. S. A
Jones Furniture
The Boys Are Going Out for Business
The boys pursue worthy business ventures they deserve, signaling ambition and collective effort.
Persinger Receives Jordan Medal at Lodge Meeting
Col A B Persinger was awarded the Jordan Medal for forty two years of Masonry at a Masonic Lodge meeting of Lodgepole Chapter. The honor marks the longest standing Mason in the lodge and Persinger expressed pride in the recognition.
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A. B. Persinger
Jordan
Masonic Lodge
Col. Persinger
Lodgepole Chapter
Lodgepole Express
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Senator Knox
Bassett’s Pharmacy
Persinger
Cially
Cheyenne County Lumber Co
A. E. Phelps
Sidney Gash Grocery Company
Court House
Royal Anne
Borden’s
St. Charles
Sidney Cash Grocery Company
G. W. Lane
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