What'll They Do With Judge Landis Now
New York Tribune notes Judge Landis acts as a universal umpire in wage rulings for Chicago building trades. It says his stance against union throttling could restart work, raise production, and reassure workers while angering anti-union voices. The piece weighs his labor-wide impact and the pending impeachment debate.
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Landis
Uncle Sam
Chicago
Judge Landis
American Dart Association
New York Tribune
Pleasant Valley Social Roundup Near Sidney
Pleasant Valley residents share visits and daily tasks. Mrs Walter Cruise and children visit her sister Mira. Chas Simpson and Eric Brower with Carl Brower stop by. Carl Brower plants winter wheat on McDonald place while Orin Lowdy moves to Sidney. Johnny McDonald brings Mrs Lowdy home from Lodgepole. Mrs Thornton improves at home though still in cast. E J Simpson and family attend events, plow winter wheat, and report health updates from Tipton Iowa.
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Walter Cruise
Mira
Chas. Simpson
Eric Brower
Carl Brower
Kirt Thornton
McDonald Place
M. M. Simpson
Sidney
Orin Lowdy
Johnny McDonald
Lodgepole
Mrs. Lowdy
Kline
E. J. Simpson
Arthur Brower
Phil Brossard
Asa Hostetler
Crook
Hoss Brossard
Roscoe
Mr. Dimery
P. R. Simpson
Tipton
Iows
Raymond
Iowa
Local Notes On Visits And Rain In Hungry Gulch
Hungry Gulch residents report visits from Alfred Johnson and family from Potter and mother from Sidney, and from Oscar Olson’s family. Lillian Olson with Miss Ruth Johnson joined a Sidney trip last Tuesday while surveyors prepare a fall road grade. Elmquist and Carlson families from near Chappell visited I Olson’s home last Monday. Neighbors attended the Franklin sale east of the area last Thursday. A much needed rain fell Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Olson
Lillian
Ruth Johnson
Sidney
Alfred Johnson
Potter
Oscar Olson
Elmquist
Carlson
Chappell
I. Olson
Maple Grove Social Roundup Notes Visitors and Absences
Maple Grove and nearby families report visits and absences. Grace and Gladys Holter spent time with relatives. Miss Signor was briefly ill and missed school. Several households hosted dinners and socialized at Nela Johnson’s home, while Ed Miles and Sundl business trips are noted.
Sidney Area Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Visiting residents spent Friday evening at W T Sharman's while W T Sharman hauled hogs to Sidney last Monday. Mrs W T Miles and son Ray motored to Sidney last Thursday and Miss Signor with Ray Miles attended the movies in Sidney Tuesday. Mrs Henry James visited Mrs W T Sharman Friday afternoon. Mrs L P Houge of Sidney spent Friday and Saturday helping with threshers. Andrew Johnson spent last Saturday in Sidney. Thor Rasmussen is painting for Nels Johnson these days.
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Grace Holter
John
C. A. Rasmussen
Albin Johnson
Nels Johnson
Ed Miles
W. T. Sharman
Will Johnson
Sid
Ray
Sundl
Misa Signor
District West 30
Thor Rasmussen
M. H. Landrigan
Nela Johnson
Misees Grace
Gladys Holter
Welton
F. N. Smith
Chariie
John Olson
Jos Stout
Richard Seilin
W.T. Sharman
Sidney
Wm. Sharman
Andrew Johnson
Vision of world peace through reason and reform
A prose meditation argues Germany seeks a place in the sun, condemns costly arms and war debts, and urges nations to shift funds to education and industry. It foresees a future where battles are settled by votes and arbitration, linking North America and Europe in fellowship.
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Versailles
Germany
England
Victor Hugo
United States of America
United States of Europe
Little boy cries over dusty new pants on doorstep
A small boy sits on a doorstep crying as an old lady asks why. He says his new pants are covered with dust, and he wails that his mother won’t let him take them off while she beats the dust out, per Houston Poat.
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Houston
Jibway's Fishing Yarn Draws Dadspur Critique
In a Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt, Mr Dadspur dismisses Jibway’s latest fishing tale as fiction, stating Jibway lacks truth and could not describe a smallpox epidemic without distorting it. The exchange highlights skeptical humor about storytelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jibway
Mr. Dadspur
Misa
Birmingham Age-Herald
Caricatures of Labor and Employer Stir Debate at Wellesley
A Washington Star excerpt explores mutual distrust in labor and management. It questions caricatured views of employers grinding workers for profit and workers seeking only higher wages. The piece argues for accurate portraits of both sides and mutual trust aided by fair appraisals and collaboration.
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Wellesley
Labor
Davis
Washington Star
Misinterpretation Comment Sparks Wartime Memory
New York schools chief William W. Ettinger warned against German propagandists distorting history while discussing the Allied split. He compared their rhetoric to a Detroit Free Press quip about a cat washing its feet and wiping them on its face, illustrating misperception.
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William W. Ettinger
New York
Germany
Kitty
Detroit Free Press
Black Border House Ends In Red Light?
A Philadelphia Ledger joke recounts Joe Betts, a Alabama man, who mourns his wife by painting a black border around his house. Neighbors tease and suggest more coats until Joe, on learning his bride Daisy Moore approves, changes the band to bright red, implying a wedding next week.
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Joe Betts
Alabama
Joe
Daisy Moore
Philadelphia Ledger
Civilization’s Disarmament Question Echoes Across Nations
An essay questions ongoing disarmament efforts ahead of a Washington D C conference. It argues wars bring only sorrow and suggests an international arbitral court could replace conflict, noting the mob rule era gave way to law and order and urging peaceful dispute resolution between nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Abolish Wars Forever Through Unified World Court
An opinion piece calls for an international court to settle disputes between nations instead of war. It argues nations should surrender belligerent prerogatives, diplomats must come with clean hands, and all civilized states join to end war and suffering worldwide. It urges unanimous purpose and sincere effort to improve humanity.
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THE
Sphynx
How One Man Found Success by Expanding His Field
John Pilgrim recalls a former boss and a self taught path to success. He says keeping eyes open beyond one job and sharing road observations with leadership accelerated advancement. The story highlights curiosity, initiative, and persistence over raw talent alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Riley
John Pilgrim
How to Wash Blankets for Fluffy Cleanliness
A compact guide from the Christian Monitor describes washing woolen blankets using melted white soap, borax, and cold rain water. Soak overnight, then rinse twice, air dry on a line, and fluff by lifting the suds before hanging. New blankets may spoil the suds. reused suds work for a second blanket if not too soiled.
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Christian Monitor
Beatham's credit rating mocked by Wayside Tales
In Wayside Tales a wry quip about Beatham suggests his credit rating is so low that a battery cannot be charged. The line highlights a humorous exaggeration of financial woes and stubborn reputation.
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Beatham
Bake Sale at Central Meat Market Hosts Catholic Ladies
Catholic Ladies plan a bake sale at the Central Meat Market on Saturday September 24 at 2 o clock. Committee members include Mrs J L McIntosh Mrs Fred Berger and Miss Maggie Peetz. Metz Millinery announces a new felt hat shipment arrival.
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J. L. McIntosh
Fred Berger
Maggie Peetz
Metz Millinery
Men Without Money Judge's Views Stir Chicago Debate
A Chicago judge questions the link between money and incarceration in a provocative remark. He argues wealth does not determine a man’s value or usefulness, citing figures like Rockefeller, Franklin, Lloyd George, Ford, and Harding to illustrate people without money can be worthy. The piece notes that many wealthy individuals may be more likely targets of the judge’s rule.
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Chicago
John D. Rocckfeller
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Lloyd George
Wales
Henry Ford
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
World-Herald
Winnebago life judged by past and present in state study
The Winnebago in Thurs ton county hold 65 000 acres and live mostly independent on land rents. About one fifth work for wages while population declined from 1200 in 1864 to 1088 today. Tuberculosis and venereal disease are widespread, and the state historical society study argues that coercive reforms weaken them. It suggests restoring their traditional ways and encouraging labor to reverse decline.
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Thurston County
Nebraska
Minnesota
South Dakota
Margaret Koenig
State Historical Society
Wisconsin
Winnebago
State Journal
Fallacy of Tax Exemption in Municipal Bonds
Experts argue tax exempt municipal securities undermine government finances causing a billion dollars in annual tax loss. With sixteen billion dollars in tax exempt securities, large investors shift capital from tangible property, intensifying the hardship on those holding investments. Economists say the current crisis proves exemptions are fallacious.
Woman and man spend money on attire and tires
A Pierce Colorado Leader item notes a woman using her funds for clothing and a man using his funds for a tire.
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Pierce
Colo
Bake Sale by the Willing Workers at Cash Grocery
The Christian Church Willing Workers sponsor a bake sale at Cash Grocery on Saturday September 24 at 2 30 p m Mrs P J Ackels treasurer with proceeds for church needs.
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The
Christian Church
P. J. Ackels
Parole Hearing Set for J C Kerr in Linc Nebraska
J C Kerr convicted in Cheyenne county on October 1 1920 of grand larceny applies for parole. Board of Pardons fixes October 11 1921 at 10 a m for hearing at Nebraska State Penitentiary Lincoln. Interested parties may appear and show cause why parole should or should not be granted. D M Amsgerry secretary and N T Harmon chief state probation officer.
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J. C. Kerr
Cheyenne County
Board of Pardons
State Penitentiary
Lincoln
Nebraska
D. M. Amsgerry
N. T. Harmon
John Bartling
D. M. Amsbepry
Parole Hearing Notice for Auto Stealing Convict John Bartling
John Bartling, convicted in Cheyenne county on October 28, 1920 for auto stealing, seeks a parole from the Board of Pardons. Opportunity to show cause at Lincoln Nebraska on a specified date and hour.
Notice to Creditors in Thompson Estate Nebraska 1921
The State of Nebraska Cheyenne County in the County Court notice to creditors of the estate of Thomas Thompson. A hearing at the Sid ney County Court Room will occur October 1, 1921 at 10 a.m. and January 16, 1922 at 10 a.m. to examine all claims. Claims must be presented within three months from October 14, 1921 and debts paid within one year from that date. Witnessed by the county judge with seal September 10, 1921.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne
Thomas Thompson
Sidney
A. D
Said
Peddler in Philadelphia Seeks Lightning Rods and Churn
A short, humorous fragment from the Philadelphia Public Ledger features a peddler inspecting a house, discussing lightning rods and a butterless churn. He quotes a quip about past deeds, mixing wordplay with old adages.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pie Crust Banter and Rusty Wisdom Across Papers
A Yonkers Statesman quips about an upper crust pie dusting a restaurant fork. Eu faula Journal notes a barefaced oops with a whisk carrying man. Tena Star counsels charity to avoid a circus tent for one’s own faults. Stonewall News jokes a man living a dog’s life every day. The snippet ends noting slim economic differences between men and women.
Free Examination and Consultation Offer by Nebraska Doctors
The diagnosticians of United Doctors, licensed by Nebraska, offer free visit, consultation, examination and advice for chronic diseases of men women and children. They claim sure results with nonoperative treatment and invite urine analysis for kidney or bladder cases. They state no charge for this visit and advise couples and minors to attend with parents.
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Diagnostician of the
United Doctors
Nebraska
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