Nebraska Union Meetings June 5 to 27 Calendar Summary
Lincoln hosts the Nebraska Postmaster Association meeting June 5 6 7. Semi Centennial celebration June 12 13 14. Holiness Association camp meeting June 15 24. State Press Association meets in Omaha June 18 20. Pharmaceutical Association meets in North Platte June 19. Sunday School Convention in Omaha June 19 20. Railway Special Agents and Police meeting in Omaha June 25 27.
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Nebraska
Ass'n
Lincoln
Nebraska State Holiness Association
State Press Association
Omaha
State Pharmaceutical Association
North Platte
International Ass'n. Railway
Nebraska Sunday School convention to draw record crowd
Omaha reports the Nebraska Sunday School association expects about 4000 delegates June 19 and 20 marking the fiftieth anniversary. caravans by automobile from Falls City Cass county to Omaha are planned. Notable speakers include Maude J. Baldwin Louisville Nannie L. Frayser Kansas City and Reverend BGton Kansas City Kan.
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Omaha
Nebraska Sunday School Association
Nebraska
Falls City
Cass County
Maude J. Baldwin
Chicago
Nannie L. Frayser
Louisville
Who Baptist Publication Society
Ner BG. Ton
Western Presbyterian Church of
Kansas City
Kan
Exeter War Work Campaign Nets Over 400
War work council drive in Exeter raises more than 400 for the M. M. A. aid to soldiers. The campaign collected funds to aid service members and support war relief efforts.
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Exeter
War Work Council
Round-Up Contracts Set for Ogallala Event
Keith County Community club awarded contracts for the second annual round-up in Ogallala with additional work for the fireworks display on July 4.
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Ogailala
Ogallala
Keith County Community Club
Building Material Concerns Prompt Persistent Community Debate
The article notes ongoing worries about building materials affecting construction projects. Local officials and residents discuss supply issues, safety standards, and potential delays as deadlines approach.
Fremont balks at Liberty loan sales amid anti bond drive
A Dodge county official warns of a coordinated effort to hamper Liberty loan bond sales across the county. A Fremont banker reports little demand and threats against investors. The Nebraska Council for Defense vows tough action against treasonous campaigning and promises full legal penalties.
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Fremont
Dodge County
Dodge
Nebraska Council For Defense
Acreage Doubled at Food Conservation Congress
Nebraska delegates gathered in Omaha where Lloyd Thomas of Alliance led a report on potato and bean culture. The 1917 potato area is projected at 177,000 acres with an expected yield over 14,000,000 bushels, up from 75,000 acres and 6,500,000 bushels the previous year. beans total 17,000 acres with a projected 7,140,000 pounds.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Food Conservation Congress
Lloyd Thomas
Alliance
Nebraska towns on honor roll of volunteers list
The Honor Roll of Nebraska towns includes Ashton Alexander Bristow Cedar Bluffs Clarks Cromney Shelby Shelburt Tryoi Unca dilla Utica Wauneta Wilber Western Wynot for exceeding their population quota of volunteers to the army in the period April 1 to May 10.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Ashton
Alexander
Bristow
Cedar Bluffs
Clarks
Cromney
Shelby
Shelburt
Tryoi
Uncadilla
Utica
Wauneta
Wilber
Western
Wynot
Dual Tragedy Strikes Farwell Family In One Day
In Grand Island area the Albert family suffers two deaths on the same day. Their baby dies, and later their young son is killed when a horse he was riding fell, throwing him beneath the animal during an errand.
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Grand Island
Albert
Farwell
Fire destroys Maney Milling Co warehouse and elevator
A large blaze in Omaha destroyed the Maney Milling Co warehouse and elevator. Authorities deem it incendiary with a loss of about 200000 dollars. About 70000 bushels of wheat and corn were consumed.
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Omaha
Maney Milling Co
Board at $3 Per Week. Peru
Peru normal school assigns board at three dollars per week as a basic living cost for students and staff. The note appears in a local educational notice from the Peru area.
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Peru
the Normal School At
Club Progressing at Grand Island Gardens and Canning
The Grand Island garden club has over 230 members and the home canning club 350 members. Both groups report rapid progress in their community work and activities.
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Grand Island
Garden Club
Home Canning
Daily papers go weekly in Superior
Superior's Express and Journal switch from daily to weekly issues due to paper and staff shortages.
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Superior
the Express
the Journal
Golf Tournament Called Off in Lincoln
Omaha reports the Nebraska State Golf association canceled the annual tournament planned for June 27 to 30 in Lincoln. President R MecKelvie said officers and directors agreed the national situation made the event inappropriate as many golfers must work during that period.
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Omaha
R. MecKelvie
Nebraska State Golf Association
Lincoln
Hopi Shop at Grand Canyon Reveals Soldier Frame Tale
An Outlook piece details a Hopi trading post at the Grand Canyon where adobe shops and woven interiors display goods. A framed photo of a French soldier, sent by a Hopi man’s grandson in France, tells of a miner father who died in the desert and a son who crossed the sea to fight for his people.
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Arizona
Grand Canyon
Anatole Je Braz
Thoruof
Chasseurs Alpins
Foreign Legion
France
Neatness Led a Senator to the United States Seat
The text notes a former member of the United States Senate whose habit of neatness influenced his career and helped him secure his Senate seat.
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The
United
United States Senate
Birds vital to farms blamed for waste and neglect
The passage argues national waste arises from neglecting bird life. Ornithologists warn birds, including the red blackbird once suspected to harm crops, actually help farmers by destroying insects.
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Farmera
Chicago News
Sign He's Rich Corbyn Relative Popularity Revealed
Report notes Corbyn’s relatives claim he is very popular with their family. They say there is nothing they wouldn’t do for him and acknowledge he has accumulated a substantial fortune.
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Corbyn
Dad recalls a boy’s final moments
In a stark recollection a father says the boy’s cry for help was heard as his strength failed. He notes that the boy’s arms could not reach his lungs and he died from asphyxia in a trance of remembered shouting.
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Dad
Mule proverb tied to steady pace in work ethic
A fragment references a mule proverb about always putting the best foot forward, suggesting steady effort in labor or daily tasks. It hints at perseverance and practical attitude without full context.
It Is Hard If People Do Not Fully Ap
Fragmentary OCR text notes difficulty in cooperation when individuals do not fully appreciate an agreed plan. The readable portions reference social friction and calls for better understanding among participants. No specific names or events are legible.
Entreaty About Asking Miss Brown to Sing
A fragmentary note questions whether Miss Brown was asked to sing a daily set of pieces with polite insistence. The wording suggests a role for the singer and a routine of performances. The text is incomplete but centers on an invitation or request.
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Redskin
Miss Brown
Brie
Lincoln, Os Ee
Carter’s
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