State Auditor Details Semi Annual Warrant Backlog
The semi annual report by State Auditor Howard shows on May 31 outstanding unpaid warrants totaling 824 686 95. Since May end about 200 000 of warrants were called in, but new outstanding remains near 1,000,000. Warrant activity for six months ending May 3 saw 2,362,361 69 issued and 1,912,077 20 paid. From Dec 1, 1912 to May 31, outstanding warrants rose from 374,402 46 to 824,696 98. The Sheldon levy may be used to redeem warrants, as in earlier years. Fees and taxes collected by the auditor in six months totaled 98,027 40. John M Gilchrist, actuary and insurance inspector, earned 2,937 95 in six months, drawing 1,319 12 from the office expense fund and 1,618 53 from the insurance cash fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
W L. Minor
George
Sheldon Law
State Board of Assessment
John M Gilchrist
Insurance Department
Winter Wheat Stands High At Hastings Nebraska
G H Poulson, owner of a farm south of Trumbull, exhibited winter wheat cut from his land. The plant towers at six feet five inches, more than double the seasonal average, and he predicts about thirty bushels per acre. He says the crop never looked better in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
G. H. Poulson
Trumbull
New Olf Company Incorporated in Nebraska City
Nebraska City article notes F L Collins and partners JL W F Collins J B El Nott and J Wurster formed New Olf Company. Capital stock listed at 100000 dollars with principal office in Nebraska City. None of the incorporators reside there, prompting local speculation about the backers and motives.
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Nebraska City
Neb
F. L. Collins Ol Company of
Nebraska
Stutt
G. Collins
J. B. el- Nott
J & Wurster
Women Help in Fight Stella Nebraska Bonds for new school
In Stella Nebraska a vote of 24 to 186 approved bonds to build a 15000 dollar schoolhouse. Location to be decided at the annual school meeting the last Monday evening in June. Nearly every eligible woman voted, turning the town into a holiday and plans form for a bonfire celebration. In Hastings Nebraska irrigation from an experimental well delivers 750 gallons per minute from sugar beet and corn fields north of Kenesaw. pump powered by a 15 horsepower engine uses nine cents per hour in coal.
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Stella
Neb
Hastings
Roy Sides
Kenesaw
Cattle Barn Burns in Weeping Water Neb
Fire of unknown origin destroyed a large cattle barn, silo, grain, and hay at W. H. Betts farm four and a half miles northeast of Avoca. Loss exceeds insurance coverage at about 5000 dollars. Betts, a prosperous local farmer, has faced multiple barn fires in recent years, with this marking the third barn burned.
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W. H. Betts
Avoca
Elts
State House Briefs Report on Costs and Plans
The semi annual hospital report shows per capita cost of 178 dollars and 48 cents with an average of 105 tents over six months. Meetings plan to echo Gettysburg peace gatherings with Vicksburg participants targeting 1915.
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Gettysburg
Vicksburg
Railway Commission
Northwestern Railroad Company
Burlington
Omaha
Cornell Bluffs
Lincoln
Clyde Barnard
Table Rock
State Senate
State House
Barnard
W. J. O'Brien
State Fisheries
Valentine
South Bend
Rutenbeck
D. D. Price
Norfolk
Boyd
Holt
Niobrara River
Holt County
Boyd County
Henry T. Clarke
Commissioners of
Central Western States
Wilson
Washington
Interstate Commerce Committees
Clarke
Martin
W. T. Thompson
Nebraska
Supreme Court of the United States
State Banking Board
Eldorado State Bank of
Eldorado
Clay County
Capital
Holace Tiff
A. L Clarke
George W. Dill
State Bank of Niobrara
Niobrara
Charles Nelson
Chris Larsen
Ben Saunders
First State Bank of
First State Bank of Hayland, Adams County, Capital, $10,000; Hf. A. Redman
Charles Moritz
Max Moritz
County Board
Pawnee County
State Board of Assessment
Seymour
State Board
State House Dome Remodeling Plans Presented
State architect Burd Miller submitted redesign plans to the board of public lands and buildings for remodeling the capitol dome. Eighteen vacant office rooms can be fitted, an elevator added, and the railway commission has applied for many rooms. Board approves the plans with $64,000 allocated for the work.
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Burd Miller
Board of Public Lands and Buildings
State House
Railway Commission
No Cash Handed Out To Gettysburg Soldiers
Old soldiers seeking Gettysburg celebration funds clamour for a share of 4000 dollars granted by the legislature for fares. General J. H. Culver, head of the state commission in charge of distribution, clarifies that no cash will be sent. Instead an order from the commission will be issued to cover railroad tickets and can be used by railroad agents in lieu of money for transportation.
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State Commission
J. H. Culver
All-white bedroom decor guides simple, affordable prep
A guide to creating all-white bedrooms emphasizes easy access to supplies and stepwise decorating. It outlines stripping existing wallpapers, applying calcimine, and enamel painting furniture, then crafting bed linens, dressers, and window treatments with muslin embroidery and white embellishments, all to maintain a pristine, washable look.
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St. Gall Galloon
St. Gall
Pocket Bed Rail Pocket Handy Organizer
A simple bed rail pocket offers within reach storage for a handkerchief watch matches and other small items. Made in pale art linen with ribbon edging, the pocket ties around the bed rail and can be washed by removing and reattaching the ribbon strings.
Keeps the Ties in Shape Novel Hanging Organizer
A small wardrobe accessory stores and displays ties without creasing. A square stiff cardboard piece, blue art paper on both sides, cord edging and a top loop for hanging. A broad elastic band across the top holds ties in place for easy viewing and selection.
Too Many Things Clog Homes and Minds
Suburban Life Magazine argues that many women feel calmer when they store or discard half their belongings. Excess furnishings force costly upkeep and move families from elegant homes to hotels or boarding houses. A single person often bears the burden of cleaning every item, while too many utensils and garments waste time and create daily chaos.
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Suburban Life Magazine
Amber Articlee Drives Amber popularity rise in Paris fashion
Amber rises from a spark to a blaze in Paris fashion as champagne shade lingers as spring color for gowns and salts while amber gains public favor across the country.
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Paris
Nest of six utility bags for travel use
A clever novelty nest of six rubberized satin bags graduated in size for transporting various toilet articles. Each bag is attractively decorated and carried in different color schemes. The set offers great convenience to tourists and can be used separately or together as needed.
Dainty Serving With Tomato Cups For Leftover Chicken
Leftover chicken is turned into a salad and served in tomato cups. Each tomato sits on a bed of green lettuce leaves, creating a pretty table or an attractive tray for an invalid.
Eats Em Alive Lion Trainer Quip Sequel
A visitor quizzes a lion trainer beside the cage about circus education. The trainer notes many trainers have failed with this lion, remarking he is the eight hundred forty second trainer and has only been there two hours.
Rush Day in City Office Delayed Ball Game Visit
A harried official describes a rush day with four book agents, friends from out of town, two to fix wiring, two to hang awnings, and many other tasks. He struggled to leave in time to watch the ball game.
How that house of Plunger's stands out on bluff
An international London based corporation capitalized at 190000000 forms to exploit Brazil coal deposits. Smokers prefer LEWIS' Single Binder Secimar over most local cigars. Seventy percent of civilized man's gold is in coin form.
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Plunger
London
Brazil
Boething Syrup Ad Claims Teething Aid And More
Fragmentary ad style copy touts Boething Syrup as teething aid for children and gum relief, then pivots to cross references with Red Cross Ball Blue claiming double value. The piece blends promotional lines and proverb quotes about dogs and sympathy.
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Ady
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Mack
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Mokors, Trey
I. Y
Northwestern Supply Co
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