Drouth Concessions Aid Farmers in County
Farmers in drouth counties can grow corn for forage on abandoned wheat and oats ground, with local allotment committee permission to move acreage. W. C. Andreas says the relaxations help meet the drought, and many signers view benefit payments as crop insurance for 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drouth
W. C. Andreas
Nebraska Railroads Seek Tax Cuts Over Dropping Valuations
Nebraska railroads told the state board of equalization that tonnage has fallen but equipment and facilities could handle double the traffic. They cited a drop in railway valuations from 1938 to 1933 and a real estate valuation decline, arguing further tax reductions are needed based on 1933 showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
State Board of Taxation and Equalization
Nebraska farm homes may spark building boom with federal funds
A PWA survey across nine Nebraska counties says farm home repair and improvement could boost building, paint, windows, doors, screens, roofs, interiors, and kitchen equipment if corn hog money from the federal government becomes available this summer and fall. About 140000 homes need exterior paint, 60000 screens, 50000 roofs, 40000 interior decorating, 70000 would get sinks and appliances, and 85000 bath tubs are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
PWA
Nebraskan
James_R. Lowell
Stronger Banks and Confidence Restore Bankers
President F M Law argues that after a crisis, bankers must focus on liquidity and sound loans. With confidence returning, banks will resume normal lending while avoiding risky long term credit. He cites improved banking conditions, falling failures, and safer deposits as proof of recovery.
Similar Names Cause Voter Confusion Over Local Judges
Attorney General Paul Good announced he would not seek another term in the August primary. Voters confused him with Judge Edward E. Good, who has not withdrawn and remains a candidate for the supreme court. Judge Good, in his second term, reaffirmed he will continue in the race after filing in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Good
Judge Good
Edward E. Good
Supreme Court
Oakland Bride Sues Man After Wedding Twist Breach Case
Marjorie Wetherell of Oakland California agreed to marry Charlies Baker after he promised not to attend. He appeared at the ceremony, she was shocked and still married him, now suing for breach of promise in a noted rural press case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Baker
Marjorie Wetherell
Oakland
Cal
Baker
M.jorie
Life's Ups and Downs Challenge Recovery
A reflection on enduring hardship and the difficulty of rebounding after setbacks. The piece urges resilience and perseverance amid continual life fluctuations.
Artisans Speak Of Music Soul Before Murder
A group of distinguished artists discuss the soul of music before a fatal crime disrupts their gathering. Authorities investigate motives as tensions surface and the event’s aftermath unfolds.
Petersburg Claims Memorial Day Origin Ties to Civil War Battle
The Rural Free Press reports Petersburg, Virginia, claims Memorial Day origin from the 1864 Kautz raid and a local 125 home guard defenders’ gravesite tribute. After Mrs. Logan urged national observance, May 30 became the national date, while Petersburg retains June 8 as a separate local memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
United States
Kautz
Home Guard
Logan
John A. Logan
GAR
The
South
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
Florida
North
South Carolina
Tennessee
Louisiana
Virginia
Rural Free Press
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Diller Record
L. M. Cavett
Martha B. Cavett
F. T. Pearce
Diller Nebr
Toler Walely
Vete Paper
Nebraska Presse Association
Jefferson County
D. K. Sta , Harbine, Nebr
F. M. Law
American Bankers Association
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
M. Law
Frank A. Houston
Fairbury, Nebr
Odell
General Hospital
C. E. Rice, M. D
Odell, Nebraska
Boxs Cafe
H. M. Holle
Prop
McLeran
N. 6Th
St. Beatrice, Neb
Ome
Carl Schnuelle
Farmers Union
Omaha, Nebr
Omaha
Stee Hage
Jones
Edw
B. Ackerman
Optometrist
Fairbury, Nebraska
Burlington
W. I. Filley
General Electric
Ainmcotices
Beatrice Power Company
Beauty Shoppe
Moser & Green’s
Edith Evans
Fairbury