Protecting Life and Limb of the Nebraska Worker
A historical look at Nebraska workers compensation reforms from repealing the fellow servant and death warrant laws to modern coverage. It explains how benefits now cover medical costs, disability awards, and wage protection, with examples of claims and the role of the compensation commissioner and Kennedy.
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Nebraska
A. Kennedy
Secretary of Labor and Compensation
State House
Lincoln
Commissioner For
Supreme Court
Secretary Kennedy
Compensation Commissioner's Office
Kennedy
John Larsen
Columbus
Larsen
State Insurance Commissioner
O. K
Insurance Company
Mig
Nebraska Newspaper Pioneer Remains A Living Legend
Eugene O. Mayfield of Omaha marks 50 years in journalism with a career spanning reporting and feature writing. He covered the Eddie Cudahy kidnapping, helped build several Nebraska papers, and served as World-Herald librarian while shaping state reporting across years.
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Eugene O. Mayfield
Omaha
Mr. Mayfield
Cudahy
Eddie Cudahy
Packer
Mayfield
Mr. Id
M. Mayfield
Omaha World- Herald
World-Herald
Nebraska
Witty Proverbs and Social Observations from a Historic Page
A collection of aphorisms and quips on debt, education, humor, money, and social behavior. Notable lines reference golf, wills, Harvard, milfinery, and gender norms, reflecting era attitudes and everyday concerns.
Memory of Hank Leggett Sparks Hotel Incident
A casual recollection describes Hank Leggett nearly being evicted from a hotel after mistaking the setting for home. The anecdote notes changing social norms as references to a woman's stockings shift to casual mention.
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Hank Leggett
Honest boasts reveal flawed minds and false virtue
A saying notes that when a man proclaims his honesty or a woman touts her virtue, it often signals misinformation or self deceit rather than truth. The remark casts doubt on such self-assertions.
Seeing Radio Announcer Looms for Lloyd Thomas
A note hints that viewers may soon see the radio announcer as well as hear him. The implication is Lloyd Thomas will have to leave the announcing business.
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Lloyd Thomas
Prisoners and bread and water diet deterrence
A terse editorial argues prisoners should avoid trouble to escape harsh bread and water treatment, noting good behavior keeps them out of jail and away from such diets.
Lemon pitcher signals a trip to California
A boss sets a pitcher of lemonade on a desk as a hint she wants the columnist to join her on a trip to California. The playful gesture reveals an invitation tied to travel plans and professional companionship.
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California
Beauty shop owner in Oxford refutes efforts for Lee
Mrs. Olga Richmond runs a beauty shop in Oxford and dismisses any attempt to improve Lee's appearance, showing she will not waste time or talent on that task.
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Olga Richmond
Oxford
Lee
Bossing the hired girl sparks Gus Buechler’s lament
Gus Buechler complains about hired girls' independence as he reflects on behavior that suggests attempt to boss them. The remark highlights social attitudes toward domestic workers and gender roles in his era.
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Gus . Buechler
Unclear party dispute tied to Buechler figures
A fragmented note cites Gus Buechler criticizing garters as party items while attributing leniency to Guy due to links with Dan Brown and Dave Traill. No further context or events are provided.
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Gus Buechler
Dan Brown
Dave Traill
Devil’s road hogs uncanny fate cited in local quip
A Chadron woman asks in a humorous letter if gladiolus bulbs resemble Mazda bulbs while a local wag describes hellish traffic as a fenced corner with smooth pavement forcing endless bumper to bumper crashes.
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Hell
The Bootlegger Suspicion in Prohibition Times
A man swears he never drinks. The remark raises doubts about bootlegging activity during the era, suggesting a possible concealment of illegal alcohol trade.
Bill to bar firearms from the mails in Congress debate
A congressional bill seeks to bar firearms from the mails while speculation about male and female gun use abroad and at home colors the discussion. The piece argues for removing guns from women as a precaution, reflecting wartime era fears.
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Congress
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Will M. Maupin
Louisville
Old
Observer
Courier
Greenwood
Neb
Hawkeyes
South Omaha Times
Harvard
Fred Howard
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