Legislative notes on bills and governor actions in session
The report outlines senate and house actions on banking tax exemptions school district taxes and local government bills. It notes the governor's approval of several measures and the pending 406 page code bill, with expectations of debate before adjournment. Citizens oppose highway tax provisions and call for reform.
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Osterman
Senator Good
S&s. F
Jenison
Boards
Health
Holt County
Senate
House
Swanson
Nebraska News Roundup From Lincoln to Omaha and Beyond
Statewide notes report on Gov McKelvie and plans for a Nebraska Nations F. C. Polo, adjutant general, and a 2,400 man regent unit. Lincoln Commercial Club backs Pershing Highway, Oregon to New York route. Nebraska roads funding, war work, and bank growth detailed alongside Pioneer Arap Day and veterans events.
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Nebraska
Carroll G. Evans
Columnus
New York
Eranece
Aero Squadron
Lafayette Escadrille
Evans
Oniha Womans Club
Plant
Lincoln Highway
Nebrisks Pocper
McKelvie
Glatter Brothers
Sartoris
Buffalo County
South Omaha
Ireland Warns on League Ratification in US Congress
Sean O Ceallaigh and Irish delegates say Ireland will block League of Nations ratification in Congress if Ireland’s case isn’t settled by the peace conference. They claim Ireland’s strength can force President Wilson to enforce the plan and threaten action unless rights of nations are upheld. Cabinet leaders Daniels Baker head to Europe to discuss capital ships, aiming to report to Congress. A Newark debate between Senators Hitchcock and Knox on the league covenant is announced for May.
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Cheyenne
Sidney
Nebraska
Norfolk
Omaha
Ty Ue
Business Men's Association of
Pawnee City
Hyers
John Gerdes
Gage
Beatrice
Provost
League of Nations
American Congress
Paris
Friends of Ireland
Sean O Ceallaigh
John O'Kelly
Wilcon- Jong Forough
Europe
Ireland
America
Wilson
Oceahaigh
General Liss
Beaggars
O'Cearlaigh
Sinn Fethers
England
Jai
Washington
Daniels
Baker
Daniele
Army
Navy
Hitchcock
Knox
Pennsylvania
Newark, N. J
League of Nation
Mr. Wilson
América
United States
League
Finland
Krantz
Ari
United States Food Commission
Aifteen
Banks seek nationwide syndicate to back railroads
J P Morgan and other bankers from across the country are asked to form a nationwide bank syndicate to raise 500 600000 for railroad financing. The final decision rests with the railroad administration and Washington authorities. Brussels considers Zemont palace as League of Nations seat. The palace dates to 1548 with restorations in 1753 and 1892 after a fire. Raoul Peret chairs Paris Liabilities exceed assets.
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New York
Railroad Administration
Washington
League of Nations
Brussels
City of
Zemont
Arenberg
Egmont
Royal
Wilson urges league of nations as he returns to Paris
President Wilson told a vast New York audience that a strong majority of Americans favor the league of nations and warned critics against opposing it. He praised the overseas spirit of U S troops and predicted rapid settlements at the Paris peace talks.
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New York
Wilson
Paris
League of Nations
Taft
Doers House
One League
America
One Seat for Sale at Metropolitan Opera
A Wall Street man offered $1,000 for a single seat to hear President Wilson and ex President Taft discuss the league of nations. He claimed no bribe was intended and would donate the money to charity if awarded the seat, but he did not receive it.
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New York-A. Wall Street
Metropolitan Opera House
Wilson
Taft
League of Nations
Prohibition Convention to Convene in Paris in April
Westerville Ohio workers from many nations plan a Paris convention in April to discuss worldwide prohibition issues per the Anti Saloon League national headquarters announcement.
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Westerville, O
Paris
The
Anti-Saloon League
England inaugurates aerial mail to Cologne for army
An aerial postal service links England with the continent to deliver army mails. The system reaches Cologne in ten hours, replacing the previous five days. Twenty three bags were carried on the first flight by four machines.
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London
England
Continent
Army of Occupation
Cologne
Labor union to back no beer no work pledge in Newark
The central labor union of Trenton Mercer county with 7 000 members votes to send delegates to the state labor convention in Newark on March 16 and instruct them to support the no beer no work proposal. Also notes new submarine F-4 improvements and launch details in Quincy Massachusetts.
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Trenton
Central Labor Union
Mercer County
Newark
Uncle Sem
Quincy
Mass
United States Navy
Eli
Russian famine and typhus devastate Petrograd and Moscow
British reports from Russia describe widespread starvation in Petrograd Moscow Kiev and Odessa with thousands dying daily from famine and hunger typhus. Finland also suffers severe food shortages as officials warn that without aid half a million may perish.
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London
Russia
Petronod
Moscow
Rusia
Tertor
Lenine
Trotzky
Petrograd
Kiev
Odessa
Pershing Cablegram Details Brest Scandal Link
Washington officials release a Pershing cablegram alleging a Brest embarkation camp controversy grew from Major Alfred W. Birdsall’s court martial. The message cites newspaper attacks timed after Birdsall’s reprimand and describes his threat before departure to “get someone at Brest.”
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Washington
Pershing
War Department
Brest
France
Alfred W. Birdsall
New York Gone Telegram
Haid
Birdsall
United
Farmers of Soldiers New York Exhibit Shipped to France
The War Work Council of the YMCA ships a $60,000 farming exhibit to France for training thousands of AEF soldiers returning to farms after demobilization. Assembled by the Agriculture Department at the War Department's request, it features soil samples from all U S counties, dairy gear, egg testers, cereals, corn, insecticides and fungicides.
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New York
France
War Work Council
Young Men's Christian Association
Department of Agriculure
War Department
United States
Gray hair disappears with Sage and Sulphur Compound
A druggist advertises a product that darkens hair naturally so spectators cannot tell it has been applied. After one or two uses gray or faded hair vanishes and locks turn noticeably dark, restoring a youthful appearance and attractive hair within days. It urges readers to try Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound tonight.
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Wryeth
Adv
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Relief for Deafness
Fragmented OCR suggests a claim that catarrhal deafness caused by mucous can be cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The ad-like text cites Cheney & Co and promises restoration of the ear's opening tube, implying hearing may return after treatment.
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Hall
Cheney & Co
Recipe for Gray Hair Promises Darkening and Shine
An old advertisement explains a hair treatment that darkens gray hair and adds softness and gloss. It claims the formula won’t color the scalp or rub off and costs little to prepare. The directions are included with each Barbo Compound box.
Cuticura Toilet Trio Promoted In Vintage Ad Copy
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum Powder as antiseptic, fragrant, convenient and economical for face skin baby and dusting use. It references the Cuticura Toilet Trio including Soap Ointment and Talcum and contrasts with a line about liver issues being moonshine.
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