Nebraska Semi Centennial Celebrations Spark Statewide Festivities
The Nebraska article describes widespread preparations for a semi centennial celebration embracing pioneer loyalty youth enthusiasm and new settlers. Lincoln hosts the official events with Omaha as a prelude, while counties hold school ceremonies and towns merge the pageant with 4th of July activities.
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Schouls
Hebron
Lincoln
Omaha
Theodore Roosevelt
Sidney Telegraph
When Peace Comes to Europe
The piece argues that war era profits will shift as peace arrives and wages may not sustain current rates. It details a political battle over liquor laws, near beer, and prohibition in Nebraska, highlighting the role of wet and dry factions, pledged lawmakers, and public pressure shaping the final House Roll TH outcome.
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Mar ‘Reller
House
Thadtvin
Mattes
Gates
Tanner
Moriarity
Bennett
Strehien
Wilson
Ap Soost
Kohl
Henry
Doty
Lah- Spirk
Buhrman
Samuelsen
Frontier
Adams
Albert
Dodge
Soost
Lahnera
Samuelson
Robertson
Adama
Scost
Lahners
Spirk
Morten
Thomas
Flansburg
Waite
Hostetler
Senatery
Beall
Chappell
Howell
Sandall
Sawyer
Neal
Ceva
Oring Mygretiers
Nebraska
Senate
Norton
Fiansburg
Jelen, Snyder, Segerke
Meisenberg
Public Works and Life Standards Questioned
A fragmented narration debates how a country should approach roads and public works during normal times. The speaker questions the role of duty and the balance between municipal corporation actions and individual life standards in public projects.
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Aurake
Farm implement makers project defense council plan
A report states that manufacturers expect next year’s output to be about half of last year’s. The plan involves sale or loan of unused cooperative machinery for as many hours per day as possible and immediate repeal of all restraints.
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National Council of Defense
Peace as end to war and democratic control of conflict
The text envisions governments losing power to wage war as democracy ascends. It frames the war’s defining development as a dawning hope for an end to war and a call for America to lead in shaping a peace grounded in justice between individuals and nations.
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America
War Paint For U S Liners
War paint for American steam ships will be sea gray. The Orleans, first American freighter to go unharmed through the German submarine zone to Bordeaux, will have the Stars and Stripes on her sides painted over and, when she sails hence, armed, will look like a merchantman of any other belligerent. Red white and decorations make fine targets, will be nothing to identify American miners and freighters, not even gags lying from taffrails.
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Orleans
Bordeaux
Fragmentary OCR Clippings on Senate Contempt and Convention
The readable fragments reference a General Convention and the Senate facing universal contempt. The text hints at political tension and caution about events, but is incomplete and unclear about specifics or dates. Further context from the original page is needed to produce a precise summary.
Live Stock Prices at South Omaha May 16 1917
South Omaha market reports show cattle receipts of 271 loads about 6 000 head with prices up a dime on beef cattle to a high 18 15 for large 1 200 to 1 500 lb stock. Hogs 146 cars about 11 000 head sold around 15 16 with top 16 15. Sheep and lambs large runs with Mexican lambs reaching 19 05 19 60 and clipped lambs at 15 85. lamb values generally higher than Monday.
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Union Stock Yards
South Omaha
Nebraska
Probate Notice in Beeson Estate Nebraska County Court
The creditors of Sarah A. Beeson deceased must present claims to the Jefferson County Nebraska county judge at the county court room on July 4 1917 and November 14 1917 at 9:00 AM for examination adjustment and allowance. Six months to file claims from May 14 1917. Claims not filed by November 14 1917 will be barred. Published in the Diller Record.
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State of
Nebraska
Jefferson County
Sarah A. Beeson
Said
Spainet
Diller
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Frank T. Pearce
Clay County Sun
Europe
Senators
Organization of the Senate
John Mattes
Robinson
Mattes, Moriarity
Strehlow
de. Stephen
Wise
U. S
Wietory of
The
Piller
DR. H. Bauguess
Diller, Nebr
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