Nebraska Border Indian Wars Terrorized Citizens in Early Nineties
Editor reminiscences recount Pine Ridge battles near Gordon Nebraska with Sitting Bull preparations to depart. General Miles arrives with troops. civilians form home defense guards amid scarce ammunition. Omaha fears massacre as reports flow, while local residents recall champagne, poker, and tense nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Fairbury
Court House
Ed Satterlee
Leutenant
Chicago
Satterlee
Illinois
Fairbury Company
Miles
Omaha
Battle of Wounded Knee and Sioux Resistance Reflected
Lincoln man recalls the Battle of Wounded Knee and the broader Sioux conflict, detailing past clashes, the surrender at Big Foot and Sitting Bull’s fate, the Canadian exile, and the 1890 treatment by U S troops with Hotchkiss guns as crowds watched from Rushville and Pine Ridge.
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Custer
Little Big Horn
Sitting Bull
Canada
United States
Fort Randall
S. D
Standing Rock Agency
Nevada
Nlains
Ares
Crow Foot
Big Foot
Lincoln
Wounded Knee
Rushville
Sheridan County
Pine Ridge
Glassacre
Teen girl to challenge age rule for teachers
Miss Darlene Johnson of Tilden contests State Superintendent Matzen's ruling that a girl must be 18 to teach, claiming she meets legal requirements. The legislature refused to advance the age rule for female teachers from 17 to 18, while Hugh Boyle of Norfolk is retained for Mira Johnson's case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Johnson
Tilden
Matzen
Hugh Boyle
Norfolk
Mira Johnson
Old Gag New Twist Proves Lending Caution in Munich
In Munich Fregemden Bilaetter quips that repeated offers of help do not erase the tag of being a stingy man. The remark follows a social jab about discouraging others from borrowing money. The exchange showcases witty banter on credit and reputation.
Two Billion To Farms Loan Board Credit Milestone
The federal farm loan board reports it has met credit requirements for agriculture totaling more than two billion dollars since its establishment according to its annual report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Farm Loan Board
Pearls and Dives Inspire Quiet Reflection
A brief thought quotes Dryden on seeking value beneath the surface. The line emphasizes effort and depth in pursuit of meaningful rewards.
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Ben J. Sallows
Alliance Times-Herald
Frank Clark
Alliance
Gordon
Brook
Berore
Little Bat
Black Hills
U. S
J. H. Cook
Niobrara
Fort Robinson
Captain Cook
The
Pinc
Northwestern
Thayer
Atwater
Kent
Ford
America
Atwater Kent Mfg. CO
Atwater Kent, President
Wissahickon Ave
Philadelphia
Atwater Kent
Robes
Toledo, Ohio
Caesar
Castle
S. 16Th Street
Neb
U.C.T
Newy
Castle Hotel Company
Offeo
S. W. Cor
11Th and Coustal Sts
Paxton Hotel
14Th
Farnam Streets
Tricho Institute
Herzberg
Douglas St
7Th Fleet
Omaka, Neb
Harrison’s
14Th and Farnam Sts
Kirschbraun & Sons
Nebr. (Incorporated
Lee W. Edwards
Chiropractor
Xray
S. 24Th
Cor
Farnam
Nebr
Heyn Studio
Paxton Block
16th & Farnam Omahay_,Neb
Umbrellas
Western Umbrella Company
Harney St
Claypool
Charleston
Indianapolis News
Dryden
Northwestern Yeast Co
North
Ashland Ave
Ill
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