Two Great Americans Born in February Remembered
Commentary notes the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln in February and praises their roles in founding and preserving the United States. It argues Lincoln embodies American ideals more today, while Washington remains a towering historic figure, urging adherence to the principles they upheld.
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Washington
Lincoln
Cormoner
America
Lenine's Russia and England's Labor Gamble
A brief overview warns that Lenine's rule wrecked Russia and a similar policy in England could ruin that nation. The piece argues reformers curb initiative and harm progress, while growth comes from rewarding energy. Separately, a late report notes livestock shipments to Omaha via truck rise, with about 31,740 cattle and 41,000 sheep for January.
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Lenine
Russia
England
Omaha
Leap Year Sparks Bachelors Renovating Hope Chests
Adam Breede of the Hastings Tribune notes that leap year motivates bachelors to upgrade home life, adding new household necessities to their hope chests.
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Adam Breede
The
Hastings Tribune
Man Bets On Beating Train At Crossing
A reckless stunt at a railroad crossing drew attention as a man attempted to outrun an oncoming train. Police warned about the dangers of such behavior and urged the public to stay clear of crossings.
Primary election date set for April 8th nomination
The primary election to nominate candidates is scheduled for April 8. Voters will choose party candidates, with the outcome determining the nominees for the upcoming general election.
Peaks of Life Poem Reflects on Joy and Sorrow
Poem extols living on the peaks of life and learning through pain. It recalls memories of love and loss, praise for Maytime and December, and gratitude for joy, grief, and striving as essential to the human heart. Copyright 1924 McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Elephant’s Rage Calms After Death of Mahout in Ceylon
A famed Ceylon elephant went wild at a kraal and killed its mahout who wore a black disguise. After the taker approached, the elephant calmed, mourned, and buried the body, then led away quietly as witnesses confirmed the tale from John Hagenbeck’s memoirs summarized for a Viennese newspaper.
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Ceylon
John Hagenbeck
Neue Freie Presse
Vienna
Probate Notice of William L Wallace Estate Hearing
First publication February 8 1924 with last on February 22 1924 details probate of William L Wallace deceased. Francis Wallace seeks administration to Grace G Wallace Administratrix hearing set March 3 1924 9 o'clock A M at county court Fairbury notice to interested parties published in Diller Record for three weeks. Denney Denney attorneys for estate.
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William L. Wallace
Francis Wallace
Grace G. Wallace
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Porsons
Diller Record
Mercouis J. Nutzman
SEAL
Denney
Magician of Africa Respected by Natives
In many South African districts an elder descended from former witch doctors is sought for guidance known as the thrower of bones. He is described as old, with worn teeth, wrinkled face, coppered eyes, bangles, charms, lizard skin strips, and a constant blanket. People travel to him for advice on sickness, death, and stock losses. Fees vary from fowl to a heifer.
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South Africa
Detroit News
Notice of Referee's Sale in Jefferson County Nebr
Under a Jefferson County Nebr District Court partition action Lydia S. Rowe vs Martha Schaedel Homer Rowe Allene Rowe Theodore Schaedel Lydia Rowe guardian and Austin Rowe the referee will sell Lots 7 and 8 in Block 2 of the First Addition to Diller Nebras ka at 2 PM on February 25 1924 at the south front door of the Fairbury Court House for cash the sale to stay open one hour J Smith Diller Referee Heasty Barnes Rain Attorneys for Plaintiff
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District Court of
Jefferson County
Nebraska
Lydia S. Rowe
Martha H. Schaedel
Homer Rowe
Allene Rowe
Theodore B. Schaedel
Austin C. Rowe
Court House
Fairbury
Diller
J. Smith Diller
Heasty, Barnes & Rain Attys
Plaintiff
A Doctor’s Life A bill dispute in a quirky tale
The doctor sent a $10 bill to Mr. Bangs for two visits. Bangs heckled, then the doctor expanded the charge with a full recount of one night’s efforts saving a baby. Bangs paid, the dispute ends with a drawn and settled bill.
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Bangs
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