LeRoy Wilson Takes His Own Life
Leroy D. Wilson, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A W Wilson, near Kimball, died after taking poison at the home of John Carlson near Potter. He had health problems for years and had been engaged to Miss Maggie Carlson, who was under eighteen. They planned marriage this month, with Carlson family unaware. The couple faced pressure to wait until autumn. Leroy had recently endured a car accident and an unsettled spell in Hastings Garages before his death.
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Leroy D. Wilson
A. W. Wilson
Kimball
John Carlson
Potter
Maggie
Carlson
Fajl
Gallat
Thie Tse
Thelenegar
Sugar Limits to Two to Five Pounds for Consumers
Omaha loses in submarine attacks prompt new federal sugar regulations by Wattles effective June 17 restricting consumer purchases to two pounds in cities and towns and five pounds in rural areas. Canning sugar remains unlimited with a 250 pound cap on housewives signing a certificate.
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Omaha
Nebr
Wattles
Special Notice No Swimming on Grassmere Ranch After Seven
Warning posted by C. W. Johnson & Sons prohibits swimming on Grassmere Ranch until after seven in the evening. The rule is enforced to prevent bothering cattle and preventing damage to property.
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Grassmeere Ranch
C. W. Johnson & Sons
Notice to subscribers on renewal and price change
The editor asks readers to renew subscriptions paid in advance to keep the Review at 1.50 per year. Beginning July 1 rates rise and statements go out to unpaid balances. Readers are urged to mail or bring in renewal today to avoid notices and help maintain the paper’s standards.
Editor Attends Party Amid Rumor of New Baby
An editor visits a host with a newborn at a home party. He inquires about the infant’s health, but the deaf hostess mishears as a cold report. She details her grippe and restless nights, noting the editor’s nervous look and teasing him about a baby of his own.
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Mathe, Door
Seal
Salu- Tan
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Kimball Observer
Farmers’ Grain & Milling Co
Lincoln Highway
A.M. Leafdale
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