FELL FROM AIRCRAFT NEWS FROM OVER THE STATE
Nebraska events summarized by the Western Newspaper Union News Service list upcoming gatherings and observances. Meetings include the Nebraska Press Association in Omaha April 19 to 21, Arbor Day in April, and Mother’s Day on May 9. Other items note conventions, fairs, and local observances across the state.
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Nebraska —Press Association
Omaha
Beatrice Man Injured In Self Built Airship Crash
Beatrice resident Martin Son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Martin living two miles south of here fell from his own airship. The craft rose to about thirty feet and had no seat. Martin and his brother were waiting to test the framework when he lost his grip and fell breaking his leg.
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Beatrice
Clarence “Martin
Wilbur Martin
Martin
Daily Tribune
13-Year-Old Vyrle Crowell Wins Nebraska Acre Corn Contest
Vyrle Crowell of Walthill, aged 13, claimed the Nebraska corn championship in the Boys Acre Corn Contest run by the USDA and Agricultural Extension Service. He produced 92.46 bushels on his prize acre without fertilizer, earning a free trip to Washington and over $50 in prizes. his brothers stayed aboard the aircraft and landed uninjured.
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Vyrle Crowell
Walthill
Nebraska
United States Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Extension Service
University Farm
Vyrie
Washington, D. C
Elkhorn Adds Third Bank To Douglas County Town
Elkhorn a Douglas county town of 300 residents expands its commerce by adding a third bank, bringing the local financial institutions to three.
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Elkhorn
Douglas County
Smothered to Death: Beal Bill on Agricultural Control Dies
The Ollis Sturgis bill S. F. 216, introduced by Beal of Custer, sought to transfer the state agricultural college and related departments from the university regents to a governor appointed board. It died in the state senate after a motion to indefinitely postpone all bills not on the sitting file.
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Western Newspaper
Union News Service
Ollis-Sturgis
Beal
Custer
Agricultural College
State Farm
University
State Fisheries
State Senate
Senate
Repeal of Tax Law Defeated in Nebraska House
The Nebraska house defeated the repeal of the corporate tax law as applied to domestic manufacturing, while foreign firms pay the old rate. The senate amended to exempt domestic manufacturers, with foreign firms taxed per scale up to $2,500 for large railroads. State finances show remittances, warrants, and cash balances. The commission form of county government wins legislative support, pending voter approval. Auditor files delinquent tax interest claims for Dawson county. Labor bureau reports farm job demand exceeds supply, aiding farmers and workers.
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Manufacturers’ Association of
Nebraska
Manufacturers’ Association
Senate
State Treasurers Hall
Commission
Legislative Branch
Mr. Norton
Governor vetoes first bill of this session
Governor Morehead vetoed H. R. No. 165 proposed by Cronin which would allow guardians of estates to sell property during vacations. He said the veto follows a request from the bill’s introducer as S. F. No. 37 by Beal is being considered and would extend the courts’ jurisdiction on the same matter.
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Morehead
Cronin
House
Beal
Crenin
Columbus and Liberty’s Skyscraper Horizon Greet See America First
The account imagines Christopher Columbus at dawn near New York City spotting the Statue of Liberty and the Great White Way. He contemplates organizing a See-America-First movement with crew members choosing to join by making initial payments.
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America
Columbus
Man in Indianapolis Receives Sister's Quiet Consent
Indianapolis man learns from a sister in a Canadian town that she has consented to marry a man of high repute in their community. He shares the exchange of letters, noting the sister’s decision to spend her days with her chosen spouse.
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Indianapolis
Blessed Is the Ash Man
A humorous exchange imagines St Peter welcoming a candidate who boasted scattering ashes on icy sidewalks. The gatekeeper offers a rolling invitation to choose harps and halos as entry rewards.
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St.Peter
Appearances Mention Intellectual Smoking Habit
A young man says many highly intellectual people smoke cigarettes. Miss Cayenne agrees noting that only those known for intellect should risk looking foolish, implying social judgment of smoking among the intelligent.
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Miss Cayenne
Convalescent Defined in Witty Exchange
A Public Ledger quip defines a convalescent as a patient who is still alive, illustrating the newspaper’s dry humor. The exchange highlights a father and son dialogue reflecting medical care notions in a historical roundabout way.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Fishing for Husbands or Fish Gets Away
A terse witticism notes that pursuing spouses mirrors fishing as the largest catches slip from reach, implying romantic pursuit yields elusive rewards. The quotation frames courting as a game of catching and releasing powerful prospects.
Our Girle and the Training of Women for Self Support
An editorial argues against raised daughters overindulgence and urges families to instill self denial and practical work. It cautions that excessive focus on money leads to petty aims and poor wifehood while promoting fiber, service, economy, and a lucrative vocation to support themselves.
No Time for Worry on the City Battlefield
A reflective piece argues warnings about danger in crowded cities fail to curb incidents. It cites steel workers and the idea that worry has no place on a battlefield or in city work, urging that people perform tasks efficiently despite risks.
Knicker-Jones Beats Record as Fish Story Champion
Knicker Jones surpasses his own record as a premier fish story teller. Becker notes his latest tale claims he caught a submarine, which allegedly escaped.
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Knicker—Jones
Becker
Knicker
Inventive Genius Dreams of Noiseless Soup
A playful line contrasts personal luck with grand invention as a speaker imagines a world where noiseless soup marks the pinnacle of creative achievement and societal generosity.
Wise Men and Unwritten Laws Reflected in Folk Wit
A terse provocation on human judgment and self restraint. The saying warns against praising wisdom or condemning foolishness while emphasizing the need for consistent, unbroken rules rather than grand displays.
Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters Promoted as Health Bulwark
An old editorial urging preparedness for health and defense recommends keeping Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters at home. It claims prompt use guards against sickness such as headaches nausea indigestion constipation and biliousness and positions the remedy as nature’s ally for welfare.
Train trunk load of gun cotton sparks grim punchline
A crude exchange discusses a train carrying gun cotton with a brutal gag aimed at a baggage smasher. The dialogue hints at danger and dark humor without detailing an incident.
Fighting Zone Hints at Warm Climate Trip
In the Fighting Zone chat, a speaker wants a warm climate immediately. Another suggests Europe as an option, noting current conflicts make travel seem risky or war-torn.
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Church
Gotham
Europe
Cutting Remark and Barber Quip Echoes Day’s Scrapes
A terse theatre of words tracks a sharp jab about Hilon’s misadventure. The Victim responds with a sharp question about shaving him, framing a quick clash of witty barbs from the day’s social chatter.
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Hilon
The Mailed Fist in WWI Parcel Post Plan
A pair of remarks frames the effort to send provisions to Germany by parcel post. The exchange highlights wartime logistics and the provocative idea of delivering aid through mail.
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Germany
Household Power Play Noted in Quiet Domestic Row
In a sharp exchange the narrator labels Mrs. Peck as the ruling power in the home while the peacemaker Mr. Peck remains unrecognized as a belligerent. The dialogue frame highlights domestic tension and social role perceptions.
The Girl Who Never Weds and Mrs. a Lot of Excitement
The quip contrasts a prudent single woman with marriage, noting that a wife should see her husband as more capable than he appears. It suggests a humorous take on marital dynamics and perception within relationships.
Soft answer turns wrath away but not from creditors
The saying notes a gentle response can quell anger, except when anger is tied to debt. A creditor’s claim may override the calming effect, leading to pressure and conflict rather than peace. The contrast highlights how financial pressure changes interaction dynamics.
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