Germans Occupy Lodz as War Rages Around Warsaw
Berlin reports Lodz, the second largest Polish city, has fallen to German forces after days of brutal fighting on the outskirts and to the west near Piotrkow. Russian and Austrian dispatches contest German gains, citing heavy losses and ongoing battles across Poland and Galicia.
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London
Berlin
Lodz
Poland
Lies
Avarsaw
Piotrkow
Glowno
Vistula
Russian Empire
Warsaw
Petrograd
Brzeziny
Przemys
Hungary
Budapest
Vienna
Galicia
Carpathians
Beskit Stelburg
Russ
Czenstochowa
Tymbark
Lines of Allies Hold Brave German Crossing of the Yser
Northeastern France December 4 report describes fierce fighting along the front near Ypres and Dixmude. German attacks were repulsed as they attempted a crossing of the Yser by large rafts and motor boat supported by artillery, with heavy German losses and continued bombardment from French guns.
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Yser
France
Ypres
Dixmude
Ysér
Mitrail
Destroy German Field Fort in Flanders Fighting
Paris reports on December 5 in Belgium near Haszar house that heavy artillery destroyed a German field fort. The statement notes the enemy’s vain attempt to recapture Weidendreft after earlier ferryman canal reports between Dixmude and Ypres.
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Flanders
Paris
Belgium
Haszar
Dixmude
Ypres
Weidendreft
Roumania to Join Allies in War, Says Bucharest Dispatch
A Bucharest dispatch reported by the Journal de Geneve says Roumania has decided to enter the war on the side of the Allies. The move reflects the wish of king and statesmen, except the finance minister, with debate over timing amid fears of a winter campaign. Bulgaria’s attitude remains doubtful as Greece and Servia have made concessions Sofia finds insufficient.
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Roumania
Geneva
London
Geneve
Bucharest
Ferdinand
M. Marghiloman
Servia
Bulgaria
Greece
Sofia
Princes of India Aid War
London reports ruling Indian princes have contributed about 4 000 000 dollars for wartime expenses. The nizam of Hyderabad pledged 2 000 000, the maharaja of Mysore 1 650 000, plus 950 000 to relief funds. Chiefs gifted horses mules camels and private motor cars. a well equipped hospital ship is among donations.
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Princes of India
London
Delhi
Nizam of
Hyderabad
Mysore
Prince of Wales Relief Fund
Indian Relief Fund
Delh
Annual Exhibition and County Shows Across Nebraska
Read about upcoming events in Nebraska including the Lincoln poultry show in December, the Farmers Society of Equity convention in Omaha, and state bar association sessions in Lincoln. The notices list exhibition dates and venue details for audiences across the state.
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Nebraska Atl “Association
Lincoln
Farmers’ Society of Equity
Omaha
Balance in state funds and university accounts summarized
The state treasurer reports total balances and fund allocations with cash on hand and deposits, including trust investments, permanent school fund bonds, and general fund warrants paid. A separate brief recounts a Kansas farm incident where John Schreyer survived a bull attack after red socks prompted the animal to charge, resulting in multiple injuries.
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Sts
Che
University
Red Sox
John Schroyer
Schroyer
Schreyer
W M Thompson corn contest ends with banquet in Pawnee
In Pawnee county a three acre corn contest for boys concluded with a banquet for forty competitors and about fifty guests. Winners announced: Lee Lionberger Sheridan precinct 153 bushels Carl Gybra Table Rock precinct 141 bushels Hubert Shafer Plum Creek 146 bushels Carl Waterman Clear Creek 141 bushels. A new contest will be held next year with rules to be announced.
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Pawnee
W. M. Thompson
Pawnee County
Lee Lionberger
Sheridan Precinct
Carl Gybra
Table Rock
Hubert Shafer
Plum Creek
Carl Waterman
Clear Creek
Duck Turned to Soap from Nebraska Lake
Dr. R H Wolcott of the University of Nebraska reports a duck found at Hackberry lake in Cherry county has become more than two thirds pure soap after analysis by the chemistry department. The transformation is attributed to alkali and sun exposure.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
R. H. Wolcott
University of Nebraska
Chemistry
Hackberry Lake
Cherry County
Farmers Charge Grain Dealer With Theft at Reserve
W C Peterson former grain dealer at Reserve Kansas was arrested Friday evening after farmers alleged he stored their grain in his bins with permission and then disposed of it without knowledge. Losses cited range from 8000 to 10000 dollars. Preliminary hearing set for December 19.
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Falls City
W. C. Peterson
Reserve, Kas
Auburn Woman Averts Self-immolation After Fire
Mrs. Sarah Combs attempted self harm by pouring oil on her clothing and papers and lighting them. A daughter saw the fire and extinguished it, saving her mother from immediate danger. Despondent since the death of husband Lon Coombs about eight months ago.
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Auburn
Sarah Combs
Farmers federation to finalize national marketing plan
The American farmers' federation organized in Kansas City in August will meet in Omaha on December 10 1112 to complete its permanent organization and craft a national marketing system for farm products.
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Omaha
American Farmers’ Federation
Kansas City
Nevada County Farmer Loses Horse to Barbed Wire
D R Burroughs, a Nevada county farmer, finished a new barbed wire fence and exercised his stock. A horse, while playing, ran into the fence, cut its throat and died almost instantly.
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Tecumseh
D. R. Burroughs
Nevaha County
Prize Winners in University Stock Judging Contest
Prize winners announced at the university farm list ten contestants sharing 109 dollars in prizes for stock judging. Top scores: cattle N P Ziemann Benson horses Lyman Acker Harvard hogs Lyman Acker Harvard sheep John Rice Norfolk. Other cash awards go to Reynolds Ashland Smith Beaver City Whisenand Harvard Wren Farnam Stuckey Broken Bow Lathrop Lincoln Shepherd Lincoln Pos son Hayes Center Myers Headley Carver Cambridge Chamberlain Beat Rice Neusmanger Greeley Abner Chestem Tekamah.
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University Farm
Theudents
Lyman Acker
Harvar
Louis Reynolds
Ashland
John Rice
Norfolk
P. C. Smith
Beaver City
H. Whisenand
Harvard
J. J. Wren
Farnam
J.J. Stuckey
Broken Bow
L. A. Lathrop
Lincoln
J. B. Shepherd
R.J. Posson
Hayes Center
P. T. Myers
Headley
Frank Carver
Cambridge
Sam Chamberlain
Beatrice
George Neusmanger
Greeley
Colo
Abner Chestem
Tekamahb
N. P. Ziemann
Benson
State Library Crowded as New Volumes Grow
The state library added 3,750 books in the last year, bringing total volumes to 69,508 in the capitol wing. Supreme court reports number 29,297. Fees turned over to the treasury amount to 5,210 dollars, while space remains tight for future acquisitions.
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Supreme Court
State Treasury
December Farmers Institutes Set Across 34 Locations
The agricultural extension service of the university farm schedules thirty four farmers institutes in December. Meetings occur in Cozad Atkinson Polk Overton Rising City Stanton Weston West Point Wood River Ceresco Bt Pal Union Hall Aurora Havelock Virginia Union Hampton Lewiston Weeping Water Cortland Fairfield Springfield and other towns on varied dates.
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Farmers’ Institutes
Agricultural Extension Service
University Farm
Cozad
Atkinson
Polk
Overton
Rising City
Stanton
Weston
West Point
Wood River
Ceresco
Bt. Pal
Union Hall
Aurora
Havelock
Virginia
Union
Hampton
Lewiston
Weeping Water
Cortland
Fairmont
Springfield
Doering Sells Land Near Burchard For $27000
In Pawnee County Frank Doering sold a quarter section near Burchard to his son George F. Doering for 27000 dollars, about 170 dollars per acre, as land values continue to rise in the region.
Association Will Buy Land for Fair Grounds
Central Nebraska Agricultural association stockholders pass a resolution to have the directors from each township purchase 87 acres leased for fair grounds with an option to buy. The move aims to secure permanent grounds for the county event space.
Nebraska officials to attend Chicago fair meeting
Secretary Mellor of the state agricultural board with William Foster of Lincoln J F McArdle of Benson J A Ollis of Ord Hiram Myers of Lincoln and Joseph Roberts of Fremont travel to Chicago for the National Association of Fairs and Expositions annual meeting. They will represent Nebraska and seek attractions and exhibits for the 1915 state fair.
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Mellor
State Agricultural Board
William Foster
Lincoln
J. F. McArdle
Benson
J. A. Ollis
Ord
Hiram Myers
Joseph Roberts
Fremont
Chicago
National Association of Fairs and Expositions
Nebraska
Falls City raises 600 for Bel gian relief fund
A fund of 600 dollars was raised at Falls City to aid Bel gian relief work. The money will be expended for flour.
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Falls City
Democrats hold working majorities in each house
A report from the Secretary of State shows the legislature elect with 59 Democrats to 41 Republicans in the House of 100, and 19 Democrats to 14 Republicans in the 33 member Senate. Two thirds are needed for major actions, requiring the Democrats to reach 67 votes in the House and a similar threshold in the Senate.
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Wall
House
Senate
Get Rid of Pimples With Cuticura Ointment and Soap
Apply Cuticura Ointment to pimples for five minutes then wash with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Regular use baths help clear skin of pimples blackheads redness and roughness. It also treats dandruff scalp itching and hand irritation. Free samples via post card to Cuticura Dept Xx Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. xX
Boston
Twice Answered. Amelia and Marie Debate Domestic Ties
A courtroom exchange centers on domestic questions between Amelia and Marie with a judge guiding the dialogue. The dispute involves marital status and potential implications under the court. Residents observed a tense exchange over personal lives and social expectations.
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