Nebraska News Digest Reflects Local Business and Education
Omaha hosts Midwest Implement Dealers meeting November 17 18 while Hebron backs side parking due to limited center space. Gov McMullen proclaims Education Week November 166 73. Doane College treasurer’s office robbed of about 730 dollars. Lincoln well drill hits iron ore at 130 feet. Fairbury installs a complete motion picture unit in high school auditorium. Beatrice fence factory destroyed by fire 35000 loss. Omaha nurses elect Homer Harris Neb State president. Grain and Livestock Assoc to meet Omaha Nov 17 18 with 400 plus members. Lincoln teen Lom ar Dvorak dies from blood poisoning after small finger wart. Blue River birds migrate south. geese and ducks hard to shoot. Geneva forms boy scout group in schools. Gering farmer Carl Buehler loses nearly 8000 as potato cellar burns. Falls City Weaver hotel cash theft 50 dollars. Pickett couple celebrate golden wedding in Wahoo. Valley County leads popcorn production 6748 acres and global market. Fremont Northeastern Nebrask a conference speakers announced for late November. Nebraska reports five sets of triplets in 1924. Bishop Eveney announces Willard hall renamed Stuntz hall. Grand Island soldiers home cows top County milk tests. Thurston County small baby beef club success inspires 20 25 member club. Fairbury high school corn show November 16 20. York Y services teach women swim lessons 63 participants. 425 weekly Nebraska newspapers noted as prosperous. David City pursues church federation merger. Missouri River straightening aims to reclaim 1200 acres south of Falls City. Omaha elder Joseph Wilk ington 103 celebrates longevity.
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Midwest Implement Dealers Association
Omaha
Hebron
McMullen
Doane College
Crete
Lincoln
Fairbury High School
John H. von Steen
Beatrice
Homer Harris
Nebraska State Nurses’ Association
State Farmers Cooperative Grain and Live Stock Association
Lamar Dvorak
Blue River
Geneva
R. W. Kreisinger
Carl Buehler
Gering
Weaver Hotel
Falls City
Thomas Pickett
Wahoo
Nebraska
Valley County
Walter Head
Charles Fordyce
University of Nebraska
Northeastern Nebraska
Fremont
Hattie M. Summers
State Bureau of Vital Statistics
Adams, Dawes
Douglas
Gosper
Perkins County
Soldiers
Grand Island
Hall County
Thurston County
Vocational Agricultural Department of the High School
Fairbury
York Y. M. C. A
Ole Buck
Nebraska Press Association
Greenwood
Ashland
Midwest
Ilinois
David City
Missouri
Joseph Wilkingon
Wins Long Fight for Home On Ash Island Platte River
Columbus Charles Ghompson a bachelor recluse wins the third round of a ten year contest to gain title to Ash island near Columbus where he and his blind twin brother George live in a modest home shack. The general land office in Washington ordered dismissal of the contest to block a homestead patent. Turkey raising may succeed in Nebraska with proper care says Professor Mussehl citing favorable weather and sanitation in the sand hills. Jacob Yungblut former city council member and longtime businessman dies after a fatal paralytic stroke while watching a Lincoln Oklahoma game.
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Columbus
Charles Ghompson
Ash Island
Platte River
Here
George
General Land Office
Washington
Thompson
Lincoln
Nebraska
F. E Mussehl
Agricultural Department of the Poultry Husbandry
Jacob Yungblut
Lincoln- Oklahoma
Lincoln Weather Records and Local Events Summary
Lincoln reports the coldest October day on record for a few hours with a 10 degree low. Richardson County crowns corn husking champion on November 11 with ten prizes totaling 50 dollars. Fremont stocking lakes with 19000 fish including croppies bass sunfish and perch. Hugh L Cooper, 72, deputy secretary of state and former Nebraska newspaper man, found dead at state house desk from heart trouble.
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Lincoln
Fremont
J. C. Jenkins
Hugh L. Cooper
Nebraska
C. W. Pool
State House
Faulty Furnace Sparks Fire at Ackerman Jewelry Store
A fire from a faulty furnace in the Ackerman jewelry store in Fairbury damaged stock and building with losses estimated between 25,000 and 30,000. The blaze began in the basement igniting rubbish, with most uninsured.
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Fairbury
Ackerman Jewelry
Omaha real estate board seeks $500000 ad campaign fund
The Omaha real estate board will ask the next legislature to appropriate five hundred thousand dollars to advertise Nebraska farm wealth and opportunities across the nation.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Omaha Real Estate Board
Ended 55 Years in the Ministry at Columbus Church
Rev. R. M. Neumarker preached his farewell sermon at the German Evangelical church, closing a 55 year ministry with more than 26 years served in this pulpit. He dedicated his career to guiding the congregation in Columbus.
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Collmbus
R. M. Neumarker
Fort Kearney site to be marked by Chamber of Commerce
The Fort Kearney site, the first military post between the Missouri River and the Rockies, will be marked and preserved by the Chamber of Commerce. The fort’s location dates back to the 16th century, with its origins noted around 1547.
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Fort Nebraska City
Fort Kearney
Missouri River
Rockies
Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska Public Schools Maintenance Costs in 1924
In the year ending July 1, 1924 Nebraska spent 27,045,484 dollars on the maintenance of its public schools per the educational directory compiled by John A. Matzen, state superintendent of schools.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
John A. Matzen
Tragic Death of Agnes Haffley from Kernel Blockage
Agnes Haffley aged six died after a popcorn kernel lodged in her bronchial tube, causing strangulation as she coughed, forcing the kernel into her larynx. Attending physician notes the accident and its fatal consequence.
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Lindsay
Agnes Haffley
Child of Vernon Hetrick Dies from Frozen Tomato Poisoning
Angora Vernon, three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs F M Hetrick, died from poisoning after eating frozen raw tomatoes. The incident occurred at this place as doctors investigated the cause.
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Angora
Vernon
F M. Hetrick
Deaf ears aided at Christ Lutheran church with hearing aids
Norfolk church installs ear phones in all pews to aid hard of hearing parishioners. A transmitter at the preaching desk captures the pastor voice and music for clear reception.
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Norfolk
Christ Lutheran Church
Beatrice Officers Plan Flying Field Near City
Reserve officers announce tentative plans to establish a flying field near Beatrice and in the future employ an aviator to train local flyers.
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Beatrice
Musterole advertised cold relief and remedies
Musterole is promoted as a mustard plaster substitute for colds and various ailments. The ad claims quick relief through a warm then cooling sensation, with applications by finger. It lists bronchitis sore throat stiff neck pleurisy rheumatism lumbago and other pains and even pneumonia and flu as potential preventatives.
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