Health and Careers Ties to Political Appointments in Nebraska
A Nebraska notice highlights varied public service appointments announced by Governor Morehead. New labor commissioner C We Pool and food commissioner Clarence Harman are profiled along with state printer N J Ladi, and deputy officials W S Austin and others. The piece also includes a personal reminiscence about using Lydia E Pinkham remedies and health battles.
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C. E. Harman
Holdrege
C. Wi Pool
Tecumseh
N. J. Ladi
Wahoo
Gustav Rutenbeck
Utica
Co. M. Hahn
Valentine
W. S. Austin
Central City
John Boseman Morrill
Morehead
Nebraska
C. We Pool
Clarence E. Harman
Wahoo Democrat
Democratic State Central Committee
Grand Island
Senate proposes thorough probe of state penitentiary
A resolution by Plarek of Saunders calls for a senate investigation of the state penitentiary. The measure seeks a complete examination of all records at the institution and aims to prepare comprehensive reports on every aspect of prison affairs, with Kemp of Nance backing the standing committee’s duty.
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Senate
Plarek
Saunders
Kemp of
Nance
Lincoln University Removal and One-Mill Levy Reported
The committee on revenue and taxation reports the Lincoln University removal and McAllister one-mill levy bill to the general file without recommendation after supporters including Regents Coupland Whitmore and McAllister spoke. Phillip Abener named hotel commissioner by Governor Morehead replacing R D McFarl mot. takes effect when legislated.
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Wilt
Lincoln—University
McAllister
Committee On Revenue and Taxation
Coupland and Whitmore
Ackerman
Phillip Abener
Lincoln
Morehead
R. D. McFarmot
Nebraska Legislature Records Then and Now
The Nebraska Legislature reports a near total ban on dangerous weapons with licensing for retailers and weapon registration. Penalties include up to 500 dollars fine or one year imprisonment for improper handling or sale. Law officers only may possess certain weapons. Confiscated arms are destroyed except those used by police.
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Nebraska
Yates
Douglas’ County
Bill to Reduce Wire Rates
A proposed flat rate of 25 cents for ten words and one cent for each additional word on all telegrams. From one point to one within the state. Representative Stebbins supports the measure, aiming to simplify charges for messages sent from eastern to western Nebraska or vice versa.
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Stebbins
Nebraska
Sunday Baseball Bill Emerges in House
The Battling Sunday bill moves to the House floor, signaling a parliamentary step for the proposed Sunday baseball arrangement and its potential impact on local leagues and scheduling.
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Sig
Widespread Impacts Highlight Soviet Economy
Fragmentary OCR notes reference broad percentages and sectors in the Soviet economy. The readable items suggest concerns over trade, industry, and planned output with unspecified figures and context. Further source clarity is needed for precise entities and dates.
State bill funds apiary bureau maintenance
A legislative proposal appropriates 5000 dollars to support a state apiary inspection bureau. It details the creation of a bureau and the appointment of assistants under the entomologist. The measure aims to strengthen bee health oversight and related agricultural protections.
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Boss
Bureau of Apiary
Sone Sanne
Senate Employes List and Assignments Reported
The total senate employes reaches fifty eight with few additions expected. Named staff include Bill Clerks H D Shultz and Ben Stewart Omaha J A Rodman Sidney Chester Dobbe Beatrice J R Forbes Wayne David Meeker Im Clerk Committee on Engrossed Bills Mrs M M Harris Lincoln Clerke Mrs Anna S Bad Omaha Mrs Bertha Mann Crete Custodians Alfred Hald Omaha.
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Senate
H. D. Shultz
Ben Stewart
Omaha
J. A. Rodman
Sidney
Chester Dobbe
Beatrice
J. R. Forbes
Wayne
David Meeker
Lincoln
Anna 5
Bertha Mann
Crete
Afred Hald
Monument for General Thayer to Be Placed in Vicksburg
A three man commission will oversee a monument to General John M. Thayer honoring Civil War services in Vicksburg. The goal is to appoint by the governor with each member to post a bond. A Saturday deadline blocks acceptance and a Valley bill addresses marriage regulation provisions.
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John M. Thayer
Vicksburg
Rheumatic Advice Prescription Promises Quick Home Cure
Prominent doctor’s prescription for rheumatism advertised as easily mixed at home. The Toris compound, in a sealed one ounce package, is urged as the genuine remedy. Dismissal of patent medicines is advised, with claims of hundreds cured last winter. Published by pharmaceutical laboratories of Chicago.
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Kansas
Pinkham
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pharmateutical Laboratories
Licago
Sloan
Geo. Bucnanan
Welch, Ohls
Welles
Enyoys
Just Boy letters echo 19th century amateur clipping style
An excerpt from Paul West's Just Boy letters mimics Ambrose Bierce's clipped tone in the San Francisco Argonaut. The fragment features a childlike desire for a father's ministerial role and hints at social expectations of sons in early American culture.
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Paul West
Johnny
Ambrose ' Bierce
Ams
Argonaut
Ministre
San Francisco
A Girl, a Stone, and Social Barriers
A girl may toss her hand though she cannot throw a stone. Many women pray to reach heaven while striving to enter society, reflecting gender norms and social fights in the era.
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