Government to not disturb stock prices in push for beef and pork
Congressman Reavis reports Hoover clarifies no action to fix live stock prices. Food Administration aims to keep prices at a level ensuring cost and profit for producers, urging increased beef and pork production through favorable margins. Chicago reports of price fixing are denied.
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Falls City
F. Reavis
Herbert Hoover
Reavis
Hoover
Chicago
National Board
Nebraska
Mr. Reavis
Food Administration
Bonus for Teachers in Aurora Schools
The Aurora board of education passed a resolution granting teachers a five dollar monthly bonus to offset rising living costs. The board also approved a one week vacation for students in early November so teachers can attend the state teachers meeting and larger scholars can take part in corn husking activities.
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Aurora
Board of Education
J. A. Doremus
Alliance to Host Nebraska Potato Show and Convention
Arrangements are complete for the Nebraska potato show and potato growers convention in Alliance on November 15. Every county in the state is invited to exhibit. A silver cup will be awarded for the best county exhibit and ribbons for top individual entries. W D Fisher, secretary of the Alliance Commercial club, coordinates with 800 rooms and a special committee to entertain delegates.
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Alliance
Nebraska
W. D. Fisher
Alliance Commercial Club
Blackmail Case Dismissed After Defense Victory
The Chadron blackmail case charging six Omaha men and three Chadron citizens with conspiracy to blackmail was dismissed after two state witnesses testified they knew of the alleged plot before discovery. Judge Grimes directed the jury to render a verdict for the defense and it was dismissed.
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Alliance
Chadron
Omaha
Grimes
Red Cross Conference Called in Omaha
A state Red Cross conference will be held here October 31 and November 1 with invitations sent to all chapters. Heads of departments from the central division in Chicago and representatives from Washington will attend, and a large delegation is expected to discuss future work and key questions.
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Red Cross
Omaha
Chicago
Washington
Lou ise Middaugh Resigns After 14 Years as Rural Carrier
Mrs Louise Middaugh resigns from the Ames rural route after a 14 year service with the Post Office department. She was among the first women carriers appointed in the state and played a pioneering role in local postal service.
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Fremont
Louise Middaugh
Ames
Post Office Department
Middaugh
Nebraska Potato Waste Sparks Statewide Review
E P Miller in charge of Nebraska potato distribution faults western handling methods with backloaded wagons and bruised tubers. He says eastern markets rate Nebraska potatoes as inferior for cuts. Wattles to address issue. Alliance hosts growers convention November 15 where Wattles will speak. R M McGinnis urges calf conservation to boost female beef and baby beef supply.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Union
E. P. Miller
Mr. Miller
Wattles
Mrr. Miller
Alliance
R. M. McGinnis
Dairymen’s Association of Nebraska
Mr. Wattles
Livestock Committee
Odd Fellows Elect Officers at Lincoln Convention
Nebraska grand lodge of Odd Fellows elected J. W. McKissick Beatrice as master M. G. Ratcliffe Benkie man L P. Gage Fre mont F. B. Bryant Omaha W. B. Hogeland North Platte 8. K. Greenleaf Omaha with trustees C. O. Snyder O'Neil and John W. Pittman York The 1918 encampment will be in Lincoln Ten thousand dollars was voted for Liberty bonds.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
J. W. McKissick
Beatrice
M. G. Ratcliffe
Benkieman
L P. Gage
Fremont
F. B. Bryant
Omaha
W. B. Hogeland
North Platte
K. Greenleaf
York Home
Kindness Behind Library Errand Sparks Console for Soldier’s Return
Private Simkins comes home to a tale of his girlfriend often walking with another man. She explains his daily library outings were to check if he had been killed, a grim joke on wartime concern and affection.
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Simkins
Dodd's Pills for Kidney List and Claims
Ad claims Dodd's Pills cure kidney troubles with a satisfaction guarantee. Urges readers to buy at druggists with a money back promise and warns against substitutes. Includes bold promise of relief and health improvement.
University of Nebraska opens new hospital in Omaha
The medical department's new hospital in Omaha cost 250000 dollars and was dedicated last Wednesday. Chancellor Avery said its completion shows the university is in line with the nation’s best medical institutions in education and research.
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Omaha
University of Nebraska
Avery
Nebraska State University
Caricoad Whisky Shipment Seized in Omaha Rails
A large whisky shipment hidden as macaroni was found by the morals squad in Omaha rail yards. Seventy eight kegs of liquor were confiscated and traced to two unidentified individuals in Omaha using fictitious names.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Omeba
Omaha Seeks 2.25 Million School Bond Authorization
On November 20 Omaha voters will decide a bond issue totaling 2 1/4 million dollars. Funds would buy sites construct and furnish school buildings and provide equipment for all city schools.
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Omaha
Two Shining Stare in Cornhusker Notre Dame Game
Batrice Johnston Cook and Hugo Otoupolik from David City starred in Lincoln last Saturday as Nebraska defeated Indiana 7 to 0. Their standout efforts carried the Nebraskan play, steering the win against the strong Notre Dame squad.
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Batrice
Johnnie Cook
This City
Hugo Otoupolik
David City
Lincoln
Indiana
Nebraska Boys
Thirteen Potatoes From One Hill Set Local Record
Thirteen spuds weighing eighteen pounds were raised from a single hill on G. D. Cleveland’s farm near here. The extraordinary yield is noted as a record for a single plant and displayed in a city storefront window. Kennedy Named Nebraska Fuel Administrator. Omaha attorney John L. Kennedy is appointed to oversee state advisory and local committees to assess fuel conditions and coordinate relief efforts with Washington.
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Kennedy
Omaha
John L. Kennedy
Nebraska
Washington
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