Million Dollar Relief Project in Nebraska
A Nebraska financial audit shows a nearly one million dollar relief effort led by Governor Bryan and W H Smith. The program distributed livestock forage provisions clothing and necessities from December to May to up to 4689 people in ten counties with support from Omaha Lincoln and Norfolk chambers and donors across several states.
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Lincoln
W. H. Smith
Brouth Relief Committee
Smith
WB. J. Avery
Accoudlall
Grouth
State Committee
Bryan
Nebraska
Denver
Arouth
American “Legion
Omaha
Grand Island
Norfolk Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin
Oklahoma
The
Legion
Trout fingerlings to be planted in Pierce streams this summer
State hatchery at Valentine shipped 1000 fingerling rainbow trout to Elven Bowen and W. L. Ulrich of Pierce for summer planting in local streams after growing in ponds. Nine Nebraskans aged 100 or more died in 1931 per vital statistics. Cedar County bounty on crows discontinued as treasury dwindled. 14 000 crows killed in April and May at 10 cents a head.
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Nebraska
William Gruetsch
Eagle Creek
August’ H. Brown
Hastings
Valentine
Pierce
Elven Bowen
W. L. Ulrich
State’ Department of Vital Statistics
Body Jngram
Omaha
Caroline
Wademan
Blue Hill
Joshua
Brazzi
Fairbury
Inze Ahistrang
Michael Fleming
Ebert
Case
Nemaha
Solomon Cloud
Beatrice
Garfield
State Game and Park- Board
Abe
E. J. Avery
Lincoln
Game and Park Board
Questionable Fires Rise in Nebraska, Davis Says
Omaha deputy state fire warden Horace M. Davis reports the state has ten times as many questionable fires as a year ago at this time. He was in Omaha investigating one incident and noted many cases involve owners securing heavy insurance.
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Omaha
Horace M. Davis
Saving Fidos Nerves Echoes of a Domestic Mystery
A domestic scene hints at a broader riddle as a wife cites a change in behavior that calms a once anxious dog. The text suggests a shift in harmony within a household and hints at hidden motives behind the quiet.
How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat
An advertisement promotes Kruschen Salts for fat loss. The copy urges taking half teaspoonful in hot water each morning and avoids fatty foods to speed results. Claims include weight loss in three weeks and increased energy with clearer skin.
In a Strange World May Is Your Husband Tight
A cryptic snapshot describes a husband and a nickel in a peculiar domestic vignette. The Indian friend or observer reacts to the glint of metal, echoing a broader oddity theme in May.
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Rae
Riddles Told by a Six Year Old and Grandmother
A six year old Billy shared riddles with his grandmother. The first riddle, about a horse, led to the word house being guessed. On a second turn Billy avoided repetition and claimed the first riddle was about our horse while the last was about the house next door.
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Ithe
George F. Lamb
Fairbury
Lamb
Billy
Willie Helps with Dishes After Company
In Capper's Weekly a playful rhyme notes Willie helps not by washing but by counting spoons after guests depart, while a mother worries about helping her mamma with the dishes during company.
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Willie
Sheriff’s Social Circle Sparks Public Scrutiny
A sheriff faces scrutiny over his associations as political and law enforcement links draw attention to his conduct, widening debate on ethics and public trust.
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George Jackson
State Fair Board
Jackson
North Western Railway
California
Platte
Goodyear
Goodyear Bunds
Chese Speedway
Rach
Pathfinder
Bach
Pedera
Ford
Plymouth
Nash
Perg
Chrysler
Buick
Oldsmobile
Fido
Peterman
ANT Food
Milady
Petter Drag & Cheam Corp
Maiden, Masse
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