Foreign born citizens must show attitude in war
Washington announces a national test of sincerity for naturalized citizens amid wartime. Those who fail to pledge unwavering support to the United States face revocation of citizenship, confiscation of property, and legal penalties as German influence is expelled. Nebraska Defense Council aided this hard line, with officials urging unity and a stern stand against sedition.
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Washington
Department of Justice
America
Uncle Sam
Wilson
Congress
Nebraska Defense Council
Custer County Assessment Totals Released
Broken Bow reports completion of Custer County real estate and personal assessments. Farm lands valued a little over 24 million dollars while town lots total just over 2.5 million dollars. Taxable value includes state and government lands for the past year.
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Custer County
Broken Bow
Lutherans Proclaim Loyalty to Church Amid Purge
Church leaders affirm loyalty to the Lutheran church in America after officials purge charges of disloyalty at a meeting. Members adopt resolutions endorsing unity within the church body and defense against internal accusations.
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Lutheran Church America
Church of the Defense Council
America
Furnish Forty Orn Stella Humbold Regiment Mobilized
A Nebraska regiment organized at City Verdon contributed to D now mobilized at Auburn as part of the Furnish Forty effort.
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Orn Stella —Humbold
Braska
City
Verdon
Auburn
Cattle Shipment Sells at Market Prices in Norfolk
Local market reports a shipment of cattle, with prices around 18.85 per hundred pounds, reflecting steady demand. Details on consignor and exact lot sizes are partial due to OCR limitations.
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Norfolk
Government to Take Over Tri-State Canal in Nebraska
Secretary Lane approves turning the old Tri-State canal in Scottsbluff and Morrill counties into a government project with reclamation service management. The move covers about 60 000 acres, cuts interest and bond payments, and promises a $700 000 saving for water users while unifying drainage in the North Platte valley.
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Washington
Lane
Tri-State Canal
Scottsbluff
Morrill
Nebraska
Uncle Sam
Tri- State Canal
North North Platte Valley
Nebraska Red Cross Fund Totals by City in Omaha Campaign
Nebraska cities raise 749 618 20 dollars for a 100 million dollar national Red Cross drive per Red Cross war council report through July 9 Omaha leads with 251 252 49 Lincoln 90 000 while Alliance Hasting Kearney and others contribute smaller amounts to reach the state total.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Red Cross
Red Cross War Council
Lincoln
Alliance
Antelope
Beatrice
Bridgeport
Broken Bow
Buffalo County
Cambridge
Central City
Chadron
Crawford
Creighton
Fremont
Grand Island
Hastings
Hilah
Imperial
Kearney
Madison
McCook
Nebraska City
Neligh
Norfolk
North Platte
Plattamouth
Scottsbluff
Stantop
Tekamah
Thedford
York
Judge Rules Mothers Pension Law Unconstitutional
Judge Brown in chambers sustains demurrer and holds 1915 mothers pension act invalid. County court ruling stands. appeal to the supreme court planned due to significance of the decision.
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Brown
Chambers
Charles F. Barth
Supreme Court
Building to mimic depots at Grand Island and Holdrege
The plan calls for a structure similar to the depots at Grand Island and Holdrege. It will measure 125s 42 feet and cost about 85000 dollars.
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Grand Island
Holdrege
Big Yield of Oats
A brief note reports strong oat yields with references to Dr. Griens and Dawise, indicating a fruitful harvest season. The fragment suggests agricultural progress and notable figures tied to crop observations.
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Reobhen
Griens
Dawise
Thayer County Fair Marks Deshier Years Of Entry
Thayer county fair will be held by Deshier August 28 80 and 81. Two thousand dollars is offered for premiums with 2000 for speed and 2000 for free attractions.
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Thayer County Fair
Déshier
Deshier
Beet Geed Wheat in State. Imperial.-Federal and state offic
Imperial and federal and state officials examine wheat in Chase County to identify the best quality for seed. The effort aims to select superior seed wheat for planting.
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Imperial
Chase County
Nebraska Draft Numbers List Shows Large Quota Fill
The railway commission hearing on general freight agents of the state, originally set for July 16, was postponed to September 10. The article lists extensive draft serial numbers applicable to Nebraska, indicating many will fill the first draft quotas though some not listed may expect later calls.
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Nebraska
Creotece
Railway Commission of General Freight Agents
State fair to showcase record fruit display this fall
Indications suggest a larger fruit display at the state fair this fall than ever before at the institution. Enhanced exhibits are expected to attract more visitors and highlight agricultural progress.
Seed analyst Louise Allen resigns for Oakland post
Miss Louise Allen, longtime seed analyst for the state food commission, has resigned to take a similar position in Oakland California. Her departure comes as the commission reorganizes its seed research division and positions shift for the upcoming harvest season.
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Louise Allen
State Food Commission
Oakland
Cal
Move to suppress demonstrations in Nebraska towns challenged
The council of defense cannot undertake suppression of demonstrations in Nebraska towns by alleged Industrial Workers of the World at present.
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Nebraska
Council of Defense
Incomplete Senate Sale Announces State Land Lease
Fragmentary note describes a state land lease or sale action on 42 acres at Raine, with rental ranges from $5,468 to $10,100. Entities include Raine and state land terms. Details unclear but indicates a price range and land area.
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Senate Ee Ree
Schaal Fasde
Raine Eveety
Ula overran re s dated ee epics sects
A fragmentary report notes an attorney general being appointed to proceed at once with the work. It mentions a general and a pending suit but the text is largely garbled and unreadable.
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Ula
Cebu
Hamilton County Exceeds Draft Service Quotas
The article notes Hamilton county has more men in the military service, including regular army and National Guard, than required to furnish under the selective draft law, highlighting local participation in training camps and readiness.
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Hamilton County
United States
Regular Army
National Guard
Former County Treasurer Ure Faces Tax Payment Dispute
The Douglas county former treasurer is unable to pay about 3000 in tax payments held up during his fight for countersigned receipts from the state auditor on amounts he paid the treasurer. The decision comes from a supreme court case filed by the referee.
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Ure
Douglas Caw
Supreme Court
Wheat drive underway with Nebraska slogan stated
The state council of defense launches a wheat drive under the banner One hundred bushels of wheat for Nebraska in The effort aims to bolster harvests against shortages as Nebraska notes its normal wheat crop totals 65,000,000 bushels.
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State Council of Defense
Nebraska
Producing Eggs in Summer
Losses in summer eggs fall directly on farmers as dealers note 15 to 18 percent of summer eggs are lost or downgraded. Pennsylvania State College poultry division offers rules to prevent loss: produce sterile eggs, store in a cool dry place, maintain clean nests, avoid kerosene odors, and market eggs frequently.
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Poultry Division
Pennsylvania State College
Keep Mother Hen Confined For Healthier Chicks
A coop keeps mother hens from roaming with their chicks, reducing chilling and losses. A dry ventilated enclosure protects brood and allows safe in and out access as chicks grow, while preventing hen escape and guarding against predators.
Standardization Moves in Egg Market Demand
The rural college Collins notes the day of standardization in the egg market. Eggs must weigh at least 24 ounces per dozen, pass a candling test, and be clean uniform in size shape and color. Prices drop to a cent per egg as demand rises for higher quality products.
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Gig C
Anderson
Celsrade Rural College
Collins
Poison Gas for Highwaymen on Railway Car
A proposed protective railway car by George W. Meyers of the United States Army uses two pressurized tanks to store cyanide or potassium fumes and a perforated seal around the door frame to release gas if robbers attempt a break in. Guards could be alerted by the locomotive engineer via telephone.
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George W. Meyers
United States Army
Popular Science Monthly
Meyers
Youth Scouts Draw Attention In City Scene
An Indianapolis note describes young Boy Scouts drawing attention as officers puffed their chests in pride. A youth shouted a playful phrase, adding a vivid moment to the street scene.
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Sian
Indianapoli News
Quote Fragments Focus on Pain and Sympathy
In a clipped exchange, Mr Chuggins consoles a man he had run over, acknowledging the hurt and discomfort beneath the cover while urging the other to think of him. The brief dialogue hints at guilt and concern amid a troubling incident.
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Mr. Chuggins
Henpeck-Well Marital Union Recalls Brief Matrimony
A brief marriage near the liberty border drew attention as a newlywed couple tied the knot only days before facing unforeseen tangle. The ceremony was quickly followed by public notices and local inquiries.
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Nebraska Red Cross Fund
Matt P
Weld
Army Man
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