Nebraska News in Brief From DuBois to Tecumseh
Rapid progress on a new municipal water plant at DuBois is noted along with plans for an old settlers picnic in Lodgepole on September 7. Reports include a blooming apple tree in Omaha, a heart attack death in Filley, northern potato markets, highway work between O Neill and Ewing, and multiple September conventions and festivals across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuBois
Lodgepole
Henry Co. Larson
Omaha
Edward B. Taylor
Filley
Mitchell
O'Neill
Ewing
Nebraska State Osteopathic Association
Dalton
Izaak Walton League Association of
Nebaska
Norfolk
Nebraska Association of the Deaf
Frank Ohmacht
Nebraska City
Chimney Rock
Nebraska
Oregon Trail
Minnie Clausen
John Clausen
Tecumgach
Lima
Peru
South America
National Farm
Londn Association
D. P. Hogan
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
American Legion
Ong Leong, Tong
Wisconsin
Indianpolis
Ind
Nebraska Dairy Development Society
Otto Liebers
Washington Counhy
Platte River
Beatrice
State Institute
Oxford
Sth
Eight Killed and Eleven Injured in Camp Grant Explosion
At Camp Grant Illinois a Stokes trench mortar exploded during firing practice killing eight Black soldiers of the Eighth Illinois Infantry and wounding eleven others. All the dead were from Chicago. Injured were taken to Rockford hospitals after first aid.
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Camp Grant
Eighth Illinois Infantry
Chicago
Osceola A. Browning
Henry Williams
Ben Anderson
Delmes Campbell
Herbert Durant
Charlie Wright
Todd Mosely
Elmo Baynes
Rockford
Oswald Harris
Harris
Harold Williams
Browning
Spanish Warships Shell Rift Coast and Towns Razed
Spanish warships bombarded the Alhucemas coast in Spanish Morocco leveling the shore and silencing rebel guns. The cruiser Alfonso XIII destroyed rebel villages while a squadron of planes bombed Abd el Krim’s headquarters at Adjir. French forces in Morocco press a large cleanup near Bab Morou north of Taza with little opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellila
Spanish Morocco
Alhucemas
Alfonso XIII
Abd-el Krim
Adjir
Fes
French Morocco
Nineteenth Army Corps
Bab Morou
Taza
Gasoline Prices Cut in Eleven Western States
Tank wagon and service station prices of gasoline were cut two cents a gallon by the Standard CU Company of Indiana. The reductions apply to the company's entire marketing territory in eleven Middle Western states. The new Chicago prices are 17 to 19 cents a gallon, respectively. Price cutting has been rampant in numerous population centers in the territory for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Standard
Indiana
Manufacturer Confesses Robbing Dayton Bank Branch
A special grand jury will indict Fred C. Nickel a 46 year old Dayton manufacturer for the North Dayton branch robbery of 21000 dollars at the Dayton Savings and Trust company on August 14. Prosecutor Albert H. Scharrer announced Nickel is charged with robbery and attempted death by his own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
Fred C. Nickel
Dayton Savings and Trust Company
Albert H. Scharrer
Nickel
Arctic Ship Back After 3 Years Nome Alaska
Amundsen's schooner Maude arrived in Nome with Captain O Westling and crew after three years imprisoned in Arctic ice. Assistant Engineer Syver sten died July 28 1923 and was buried through the ice, survivors report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Nome
Alaska
Far North
Amundsen
Maude
O. Westling
Syversten
Anti-aircraft batteries shoot down tow target near Fort Tilden
Just 30 seconds after opening their seventh volley of 3 inch shrapnel fire on a tow target trailing behind a bombing plane, two batteries of four anti aircraft guns each brought the target down from all altitudes or 1500 feet at Fort Tilden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fort Tilden
Minimum Wage Sought By Federal Employees Convention
Washington report notes the eighth annual convention of government workers in Boston on September 7 urges Congress to fix a federal service minimum salary of $1,500. The call reflects prevailing wage concerns among public workers and aligns with labor movement aims across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington
Annual Convention of Government Employees
Boston
Congress
Connecticut Film Exits Loom As Tax Law Opens
Connecticut faces a near ban on moving pictures within a week as a new state law imposes taxes and regulations. Fifteen large branch exchanges in the state prepare to move out of offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
Offce
Unemployment Rises to 1,298,000 in Great Britain
The number of employed people in Great Britain continues to climb with 20,000 added last week, bringing total employment to 1,298,000 in England and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Decrease in Spring Pig Crop Across United States
The June 1925 pig survey shows an 18.8 percent drop in sows farrowed in spring 1925 versus spring 1924 across the United States, with a 10.9 percent decline in the corn belt. Despite fewer sows, more pigs per litter cut the spring loss to 5.7 percent nationally and 10.6 percent in the corn belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Corn Belt
Department
Post Office Department
Results of Smut Control in Red Willow County
Thirty farmers treated their wheat with copper carbonate dust last year and reported zero smut this year, while adjoining untreated fields averaged 22 percent. Cost about 3 cents per bushel plus labor. yields likely up 2 to 3 bushels per acre. Mixing rate two ounces per bushel. use proper equipment and follow extension agent directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Willow
Agricultural College
Agricultural College At
Lincoln
Nebraska 4H club to train news reporters officers
The agricultural extension service in Lincoln announces that the boy and girl 4H clubs will gain a news reporter as a regular officer. State Extension Agents will train these officers through county conferences to write brief hometown news and longer farm paper stories. The aim is to cultivate engaging farm community reporting and expand club activities beyond farming to include meetings demonstrations product judging and personal habit and health improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fach Bors
Girl Club of
Nebraska
Agricultural Extension Service
Lincoln
Fit the Children for School
The article urges preparing children for the new school term by medical checkups if needed and ensuring rest. It emphasizes early bedtimes, gentle routine shifts, and limiting reading to light farm papers to keep nerves calm before school starts.
Registration totals rise for first half of 1925 autos and trucks
The motor vehicle department reports 264 780 automobiles and 30 561 trucks registered in the first half of 1925, up from 246 415 automobiles and 20 821 trucks in the same period of 1924. Fees of 3 022 487 91 were collected this year versus 8 304 437 00 in 1924. a new registration law took effect July 1 and is expected to reduce the last half collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motor Vehicle “Department
Hunting Seasons and Game Regulations for Nebraska
The notice outlines open seasons from September 16 to December 31 for ducks geese brants coots and plovers with prairie chicken and grouse allowed October 1 to November 1. Daily duck limit 25 and possession limit 50, goose limit 10, grouse and prairie chicken limit 10 each. A North Platte river valley refuge is established in Garden County. License fees: resident hunting and fishing 1.00 trapping 2.00. nonresident hunting and fishing 10.00 fishing 2.00 trapping 25. alien licenses hunting and fishing 15 fishing 5 trapping 25. Special permits cover Missouri river sales captive carcasses and other actions. License required for all over sixteen, including women. All taking requires license on person for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
North Platte River
Garden County
U.S
Missouri River
Gasoline tax brings in road funds
The department reports gasoline tax revenue of 651215 dollars for April through June. April 199,004.65 from 389 dealers. May 236.17. BE from 404 dealers. June 245,448.12 from 413 dealers. One company pays about one third. Yearly total projected around 2.5 million. No bad checks or bankrupt companies. Refunds for agricultural purposes under 2300. Collection cost between 4% and 1/4 of 1 percent. Only four states do not collect gasoline tax: New York New Jersey Massachusetts Illinois.
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Department of Agriculture
Hass
New York
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Illinois
Eleven States Establish Tuberculosis Free Counties
During January to June 1925 eleven states either created their first countywide areas free of bovine tuberculosis or increased existing such areas. California Minnesota Nebraska Oregon Utah led new first designations while Indiana Iowa Kansas Michigan North Carolina North Dakota Pennsylvania expanded counts. North Carolina saw the largest gain from 26 to 37 modified accredited areas.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
California
Minnesota
Nebraska
Oregon
Utah
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
North Carolina
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
New York taxicab team knocks man down and kills him
A taxi driver allegedly knocked a man down and another cab driver ran him over, killing him. Local authorities pursue charges as investigators label the incident a case of dangerous teamwork among drivers in New York.
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New York
On improved farms. Low rates 1 quick service.
E. C. Steckdick advertises improved farms with low rates and quick service. The notice emphasizes faster access to land improvements and favorable terms offered by Steckdick as a local agent.
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E. C. Steckdick
Hamlet in Modern Garb Performed in London
London Aug 206 Last night audiences saw the first performance of flamiet Ino modern press was moved by the fine ness of the performance under Sir Barry Jackson. Critics largely agreed Hamlet suits any age and setting with vigor and freshness. The Times praised the clear gains despite some visual tradeoffs. Ophelia’s skirt length and the smoking and drinking drew criticism.
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London
Audienc
Flamiet
Barry Jackson
Hamlet
the Times
Ophelia
Christian Science Monitor
Industrial News and Local Developments Highlight Ice and Power Shifts
Ice supply shortages drive Seward to artificial ice and home production while Nebraska towns increasingly adopt artificial ice plants due to winter uncertainty. Edison echoes discuss municipal power lines versus standalone plants and a bond defeat in McCook stalls water works expansion. Ole Buck accuses a Chadron editor of unpaid telephone rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Nebraska
Municipal Electric
Edison
Edison Echo
McCook
Ole Buck
Chadron
Vague Harbingers of Town Growth and Public Works
The Harvard Courier notes Jilins Person plans a new generator to meet rising electric demand. Holdrege voters face a $10,000 swim pool bond on September 22. Schuler's street lights gain added electroliers. Carl Shafer audits Beatrice municipal lighting. Falls City hotel installs telephones in 110 guest rooms. Cozad approves funds for a Union Pacific depot. Callaway plans a new city water system.
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Harvard Courier
Jilins
Holdredge
Schuler
Carl Shafer
Beatrice
Falls City
Union Pacific
Cozad
Callaway
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Rift Coast
England
The
Telegraph
Industrial News
Cc. M. Wright
Co. W. Hornaday
Sidney, Nebraska
Rabi
Gurley Flour & Milling Co
P. B. Mock
Gurley
A. R. Lesueur
Sidney
Nebr
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