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Newspaper
The Jansen News
Location
Jansen, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
4
The Beatrice Express remarks that even federal officials can err and admit mistakes. The piece highlights Nebraska's experience with the census department and asserts that a well directed kick is worthwhile, reflecting the era's tone.
Howe's Monthly argues Americans once accepted liberty over tax burden but now view oppressive taxes by republics as equally objectionable as those by kings.
A quip from Howe's Monthly notes that Woodrow Wilson was once praised as a Great Man but now fades from prominence, while W. G. Harding may soon be hailed similarly. It argues that creating Great Men costs taxpayers and yields obscurity.
In a speech of acceptance Governor Cox declares after study that government expenses can be reduced to a maximum of four billion dollars including sinking fund and interest on the national debt.
Fairbury's Chief of Police announced notices in both Fairbury papers warning that auto speeding within city limits and bicycle riding on sidewalks must stop or prosecutions will follow. The move draws interest from residents who favor methods to curb these evils and steer youth toward responsibility.
A Kansas town debating season goals favors a three day carnival this summer over a three month revival. The piece notes weeds around a church lot not being trimmed and urges local volunteers to cut them for improved appearance.
Mrs John Carstens and family visit from Concordia Nebraska. Mr and Mrs Paul Leonard of Fairbury join Ralph Turner family over Sunday. Mrs Clarence Wilson and Iowa child visit sister Mrs John Waddell. S F Turner and Wilber family spend day with son Charles M Turner. Scott Horner family take extended trip through Kansas and Oklahoma. W N Horner is making use of the school house this week. John Bell family visit Will Hammond home Sunday.
Mrs A B Flaming reports Paxton residents on Wednesday visits to North Platte as Dave Friesen brings home a new Ford truck. A B Flemings buys a Buick Six Saturday while families from Flaming, Wall, Isaac, Friesen and Brandt share Sunday dinner. Henry Brandt arrives to work for D A Flaming. Mrs Jacob Thiessen on sick list last week.
Sent in by Henry D. Ens reports recent rain improving conditions in Garden City Kansas where most wheat ground is in good shape. Rev J M Friesen of Weatherford OK attended a funeral and also visited Jansen for a noted incident. Mr H B Bergen looked at land locally with others visiting Montezuma Kansas.
Sir William Treloar argues in A Lord Mayor's Diary that London’s lord mayor is selected from long serving city apprentices. He must be elected alderman by ratepayers, sworn in by the court of aldermen, serve as sheriff, then be approved by the sovereign.
The notice states two boys from each state county may participate except Douglas with six and Lancaster with four. For more information contact the county superintendent.
Currency figures show gold coin silver and nickel totals with 8 ew 701.37 120.00 2.3% and 10,630.35. Chas H Hodges cashier swears the statement is a true copy of the report to the State Banking Board. Attested by T A Majors and Stanley B Williams. sworn before Mr B Hodges on August 2th, 1020.
Probate notice from County Judge Louis J. Nuteman. attorney F. L. Rain represents the estate. Indicates legal action and representation for estate administration.
Many areas in town suffer from tall weeds and overgrown premises. Non residents and locals alike are urged to clear properties. A Nazarenes camp tent near the German Methodist church blew down but caused little damage and was set up again for evening services.
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