13500. First National Bank (Plattsmouth, NE)

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Bank Information

Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
1914
Charter Number
1914
Start Date
December 13, 1926
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska (41.011, -95.882)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
86793884

Response Measures

Accommodated withdrawals, Full suspension, Books examined

Receivership Details

Depositor recovery rate
51.1%
Date receivership started
1926-12-21
Date receivership terminated
1933-08-14
Share of assets assessed as good
27.0%
Share of assets assessed as doubtful
46.8%
Share of assets assessed as worthless
26.2%

Description

Multiple contemporaneous state-wide briefs report a mild run after a $20,000 suit by county treasurer Mia U. Gering; directors closed the bank and placed it in charge of the national bank examiner (Dec. 1926). A receiver is later referenced and paying dividends in Nov 1927, indicating permanent closure and receivership. OCR errors in some articles (e.g., examiner/receiver names) were left as inferences where necessary but not altered for facts.

Events (6)
1. January 2, 1872 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. December 13, 1926 Run
Cause
Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details
A suit filed by County Treasurer Mia U. Gering seeking recovery of about $20,000 of county deposits (alleged to be excess of bond protection and obtained fraudulently) triggered withdrawals.
Measures
Owners of checking accounts were permitted to withdraw funds; requests for time deposits were refused; bank continued open during business hours until directors closed and placed examiner in charge.
Newspaper Excerpt
Run Follows. A mild run upon the bank followed the filing of this suit.
Source
newspapers
3. December 14, 1926 Suspension
Cause
Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details
Directors closed the bank and placed it in the hands of the national bank examiner following the filing of the $20,000 suit and the mild run of depositors.
Newspaper Excerpt
were closed Tuesday night by the order of the board of directors... a notice posted on the door at the closing hour Tuesday
Source
newspapers
4. December 21, 1926 Receivership
Source
historical_nic
5. October 14, 1927 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
The case was brought by ... receiver for the First National bank of Plattsmouth ... Fred Buertstetta, receiver for the First National bank of Plattsmouth, to collect an assessment ... The jury couldn't agree ... and later articles (Nov 28, 1927) note the receiver distributing funds to depositors.
Source
newspapers
6. November 28, 1927 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Depositors of the First National bank of Plattsmouth are receiving percent this week in the hands of Fred receiver... The amount now being distributed $47,671 and it going to 671 claimants.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (22)
1. December 15, 1926 The Omaha Evening Bee Omaha, NE
Article from The Omaha Evening Bee, December 15, 1926

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PLATTSMOUTH BANK CLOSED 57-Year-Old First National in Hands of Examiner; in $20,000 Suit. Plattsmouth, Neb., Dec. 15.(Special the First National bank of Plattsmouth. one of the oldest financial institutions in Nebraska, were closed Tuesday night by the order of the board of directors. The bank was established in 1869 by E. G. Dovey and has had 57 years of uninterrupted success. It now is in the hands of William Wilson, national bank examiner. according to a notice posted on the door at the closing hour Tuesday The action of the directors is believed to be an indirect result of a suit filed Monday in district court against the bank by Miss Mia U. Gering, the county treasurer. Seek $20,000. She seeks to recover about $20,000 of county deposits, which she declares in her petition are in excess of the sum protected by bond. This extra money was placed in the bank on December 2, she alleges, upon the promise of directors of the institution to provide sufficient additional bond to cover it. This was not done, the county treasurer asserts, and her petition asks restoration of the sum on the ground that it was obtained fraudulently Run Follows. A mild run upon the bank fol lowed the filing of this suit. There was no general effort on the part of depositors to with draw funds, however. and the bank was kept open during the usual business hours on Tuesday Owners of checking accounts were permitted withdraw their funds, but requests for time deposits were refused. When the doors were closed at 4 p. m., the expiration of the usual banking period, sign was hung in the door to announce closing of the doors and assignment of the affairs of the Institution to the national bank examGeorge O. Dovey. grandson of the founder of the bank, is cashier and his father. H. N. Dovey, is one of the officials.

2. December 22, 1926 The Garland Herald Lincoln, NE
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Happenings of Kinds Nebraska Towns Country Nebraska stood second a.nong the states in 1923 in the production of pumice. More than 1,000 farmers from the western part the attended the organized agrizuiture meeting Chadron. planned to make this an annual even: including turkeys ducks. geese and chickens, the Saline County Poultry show Dorchester, December 10. Francis of Mr. and Mrs. Rain of Fairbury, has received an appointment Annapolis Naval academy. He choser from field of applicants. The appointment made Congressman from this district Rain graduated the Fairbury school in Proceeds school lands leased sale contracts plus fees collected by Don Swanson land commissioner, during the two-year period from July June aggregated almost $1,250,000 the commissioner's biennial report the governor reveals. The report shows that lease entals amounted Interest, $225,583: and added $240,745 and fees, totaling $1,249,070. The state owns school lands valued In gross Its acreage under lease appraised $19,761,869. The balance due on incompleted In the first of the series research bulletins intended to improve educational conditions in Nebraska the Nebraska State Teachers' that the system of levying for school support be established on the basis the county rather than the school district. and that the state employ architect to have general supervision school construction. reason for the first of the recommendations based upon conditions found in most of the counties. where, because low property valuation and property many the children are victims unequal educational unities Another state park for Nebraska, located at Grand Island, awaits for acceptance by Governor McMullen. the state park board. and the legislature. was offered to the state gift from Grand Island and its people. The delegation comprised District Judge Bayard Paine. Editor of the Grand Island Independent. and AbThe tract, known the William H. Stolley homestead, half mile from the city limits of Grand Island and embraces 42.83 acres. There trees on which were planted by the original own. ers more than sixty years ago and grown magnificent size. Work dismantling the Black Brothers flour mill at Blue Springs progressing rapidly. The big frame structure. landmark erected years ago Blue river has nearly entirely disappeared and all that mains now the sheet metal house the north and huge pile white pine lumber Part of the will utilized mill which expected to be built In the spring. and most the lumber and materials will used at Wymore. Electric power will be run the mill when pleted Wymore, has been done here for the past two years, flood waters the river destroyed the flume and water power in 1924. Colorado are greatly interested the coming convention and tour in Nebraska." said Edwin Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Edit orial association. when be spent day recently visiting Lincoln Ole Ruck chairman the Editor ial convention which will be held Omaha next June He marked further "Colorado will well represented. Their plans are to have special train and show up Omaha with creditable park the train In Omaha and the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts of the United States ever brought together one time. The Nebraska Ice Cream Manufacturers' credit association will hold Its annual convention January 12 and in Lincoln. The state fair board, though Its officers, some of whom members of the state senate, is expecting the legislature for nearly $100,000 erect boys girls' club building the state fair grounds, to be ready for the 1927 state exposition. The building would it. reality be an addi tion to that already occupied by the club for exhibits. but would provide long needed space, the board declared. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December 29 and with an estimated attendance of 400. The First National bank, Platts mouth. 55 years was closed orde. the board direct William Wilson. national exam Iner, placed charge. closing followed mild run on the and the finng suit District court by Mia Gering. county treasurer, recover $20,000 county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000. At the time the last statement the bank showed surplus $25,000. Crop experts the agricultural Lincoln have estimated that there acres of winter wheat planted the state this year than 1925, most which is in the meeting of the Noheld Omaha recently. Heary Central City, was electof president. The annual meeting National will be the west and committee was appointto bring this meeting

3. December 22, 1926 Martell-Sprague Leader Lincoln, NE
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CORNHUSKER Accounts of Happenings of All Kinds Nebraska Towns and Country Nebraska stood second a.nong the states in 1923 the production of pumice. More than 1,000 farmers from the western of the state attended the organized meeting Chadron. It to make this planned including turkeys ducks. geese and chickens, exhibited the Saline County Poultry show at Dorchester, December 10. Francis Rain. of Mr. and Mrs. Rain of Fairbury. has received an appointment Annapolis Naval academy. choset. from field of applicants. The appointment made by Congressman McLaughlin from this district Rain graduated from the Fairbury High school in Proceeds of school lands leased and sale contracts. plus fees collected by Swanson land during the two-year period from July June aggregated almost $1,250,000. the commissioner's biennial report the governor reveals. The report shows that lease Tentals amounted to $725,769; inter$225,583; bonus and added terest, $25,081; purchase payments. $240,745 and totaling $1,249,070. The state owns school lands valued in gross at Its acreage under lease appraised $19,761,869. The balance due on incompleted In the first the series of research bulletins intended Improve educational conditions Nebraska the No braska State Teachers' commends that the system of levying taxes for school support be established on the basis of the county rather than the school district. and that the state an architect to have general supervision construction. The reason for the first of the recommendations based upon conditions found in most of the counties. where. because of low property valuation and consequently low property many of the children are victims of unequal educational opportunities. Another state park for Nebraska, located at Grand Island, awaits for. mal acceptance by Governor Mullen, the state park board. and the legislature. was offered to the state gift from Grand Island and its people. The delegation comprised District Judge Bayard Paine, Editor of the Grand Island Independent. and Abbott, The known as the William H. Stolley homestead. half mile from the limits of Grand Island and embraces 42.83 acres. There are which were planted the original owners more than sixty years ago and have grown to magnificent size. Work dismantling Black Brothers flour mill Springs progressing rapidly. The big frame structure, landmark erected years ago on the Blue river has nearly entirely disappeared and all that mains now the sheet metal house to the north and huge pile white pine lumber. Part of the machinery will utilized in new which is expected to be built in Wymore in the spring. and most lumber and Inaterials will used Wymore. Electric power will be used to run the mill when completed Wymore, has been done here for the past two years, flood In the river destroyed the flume and water power in 1924. "Colorado greatly Interested the coming and tour in Nebraska." said Edwin Bemis. Manager of the Colorado Edit. orial association, when he spent day recently visiting Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman National Editor ial association which will held next June He marked further "Colorado will well represented. Their plans are and show in Omaha with creditable tion, park the train in Omaha and join the crowd tour and the Black Hills. predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts the United States ever brought together one The Nebraska Ice Cream Manufacturers' credit will hold Its annual convention January 12 Lincoln. The state fair though its officers, some of whom are members of the state senate, is expecting to ask the legislature for nearly $100,000 erect boys and girls' club building the state fair grounds. be ready for the 1927 state exposition. The building would it. reality be an addi tion that already occupied by the club for exhibits. but would provide long needed space, the board declared. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December 29 and 30, with an estimated attendance of 400. The First National bank, at Platts mouth. established 55 years ago, closed orde. the board direct ors. William Wilson, national exam Iner, placed charge. The closing followed mild run on the bank and the fifing of suit District court Mia U. Gering. county recover $20,000 county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock $50,000. the time of the last statement the bank showed surplus of $25,000. experts at the agricultural college Lincoln have estimated that there more acres winter wheat planted the state this year than 1925, most of which is in the best of condition. At the annual meeting of the Nebraska sociation Omaha Henry Stubbe, Central City, was electpresident. The annual the National will be held the Central west 1928, and was appointendeavor to bring this meeting Nebraska.

4. December 22, 1926 The Malcolm Messenger Lincoln, NE
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Accounts of Happenings of Kinds Nebraska Towns and Country Nebraska stood second a.nong the states in 1923 the production of More than 1,000 farmers from the part of the state attended the organized agriculture meeting Chadron. planned to make this an annual event. Four Including turkeys. and chickens, were exhibited the Saline County Poultry show Dorchester, December 10. Francis Rain. son of and Mrs. Rain of Fairbury, has received appointment Annapolis Naval academy. He was from field 40 applicants. The appoint by Congressman McLaughHn from this district. Rain graduated the Fairbury High school in 1926. Proceeds of school lands leased and sale contracts. plus fees collected during the two-year period from July 1924, June 1926. aggregated almost $1,250,000. the biennial report the governor reveals. The report shows that lease rentals $725,769; inter est, $225,583: and added in $240,745 and fees, totaling The state owns school lands valued in gross Its acreage under lease appraised $19,761,869. The balance due Incompleted contracts is In the first of the series of research bulletins intended improve educational conditions in Nebraska the No. braska State Teachers' association recommends that the system of levying taxes for school support be established on the basis of the county rather than the school district. and that the state employ an architect to have general supervision of school The reason for the first of the recommendations is based upon found in most of the where. because of low property valuation and consequently property many the children are victims of unequal educational opportunities. Another state park for Nebraska, located Grand Island. awaits for acceptance by Governor McMullen. the state park board. and the legislature. offered to the gift from Grand Island and its people. The delegation District Judge Bayard H. Editor Buechler of the Grand Island Independent. and Abbott. The tract, known as the William H. Stolley homestead, half mile from the city limits of Grand Island and embraces 42.83 acres. There are trees growing on It which were planted by the original own. ers more than sixty years ago and have grown magnificent size. Work of dismantling the Black Brothers flour mill at Blue Springs progressing rapidly. The big frame structure, landmark erected 41 years ago on the Blue has nearly entirely and all that mains now is the sheet metal house the and pile of white pine lumber. Part of the machinery will be utilized in new mill which expected to be in Wymore in the spring. and most the lumber and materials will be used at Wymore. Electric power will be used to run the mill when completed Wymore, has been done here for the past two flood waters in the river having destroyed the flume and water power in 1924. "Colorado greatly interested the coming and tour In said Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Edit orial when be spent day recently visiting Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman the Editor ial convention which will be held Omaha next June He remarked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are have special train and show Omaha with creditable park the train Omaha and the crowd for the tour of Nebraska the Black Hills. predict that Omaha will entertain the largest of editors from all parts of the United States ever brought at time. The Nebraska Ice Cream Manucredit will hold Its annual convention January 12 in Lincoln. The state fair board. though its officers, some of whom are members of the state senate. is expecting to ask the legislature for nearly $100,000 erect boys and girls' club building the state fair grounds. to be ready the 1927 exposition. The building would it. reality be an addi tion to that occupied the club for but would provide long needed space, the board declared. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December 29 and 30. with estimated attendance of 400. The First National bank. at Platts mouth. established 55 years closed orde. of the board directWilliam Wilson. national exam Iner, was placed In charge. closing followed mild run the bank and of suit in District court by Mia Gering. county to recover $20,000 county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock $50,000. the time statement the showed surplus $25,000. Crop experts the agricultural college Lincoln have estimated that there are more acres winter wheat planted is the state this year than in 1925, most of which the best condition. At the annual meeting the sociation held Omaha Central was electpresident. The annual National be held Central 1928, and endeavor bring this meeting

5. December 22, 1926 The Waverly Watchman Lincoln, NE
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Accounts All Kinds Towns Country Nebraska states the production More than 1,000 farmers from the western part of the state attended the organized agriculture meeting at Chadron. planned to make this an annual event Including turkeys ducks. and chickens, the Saline County Poultry Dorchester, Francis of Mrs. Fairbury, has received an appointment academy. He choser. from field applicants. The ment was made from this district. Rain was graduated from the Fairbury High school Proceeds lands leased and sale contracts plus fees collected by Den Swanson. land during the two-year period from July 1924. June 1926, aggregated almost the biennial report the governor reveals. shows lease rentals amounted futerest, $225,583; bonus and added Inand $4,392; totaling state owns school lands valued in gross $21,770.708. Its acreage under lease appraised $19,761,869. balance due In the series of research educational conditions Nebraska the No. Teachers' association commends system of levying taxes for school support on the basis of the county than the school district and that the state employ an architect have general supervision of construction. The reason for the first of the recommendations upon conditions found in most of the because and consequently low property assessment, many of the children are victims of unequal unities. Another state park for Nebraska, located Grand Island, awaits for mal acceptance by Governor Mc. Mullen. the state park board. and the legislature. It offered to the state gift from Grand Island and its people. The delegation comprised District Judge Bayard H. Paine, Editor Buechler of the Grand Island Independent, and Abbott, known as the William H. Stolley half mile from the limits Grand Island and embraces 42.83 acres. There are growing on which were planted by the original owners more than years ago and have grown magnificent size. Work dismantling the Black Brothers flour mill at Blue Springs is progressing rapidly. The big frame structure, landmark erected years ago on Blue river has nearly entirely disappeared and all that mains now the metal warehouse to the north and Juge pile white pine lumber Part of the will be utilized in mill which expected to be built in Wymore in the and most of the lumber and materials will be used at power will be used to run the mill when completed at Wymore, as has been done here for the past two years, flood waters in the river having destroyed the flume and water power in 1924. "Colorado greatly interested coming and tour in Nebraska," said Edwin Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Editorial association. when he spent day recently visiting at Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman the National Editorlat association convention which will be held at Omaha next June. He marked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are to have special train and show in Omaha with creditable tion, park the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest of editors from all parts of the United States ever brought together at one The Nebraska Ice Cream Manufacturers' credit association will hold Its annual convention January 12 and 13 in Lincoln. The state board. though its officers, some of whom are of the state to ask the for nearly to erect boys and girls' club building the state fair grounds, to be ready 1927 state exposition. The building would reality be an addi tion that already occupied by the club members for exhibits, but would provide long needed space, the board members declared. The Nebraska Bar association will meet Lincoln December 20 and 30, with an of 400. The First National bank, Platts mouth, established 55 years ago, was closed by order of the board of directors. William Wilson. national exam. Iner, placed in charge. The closing followed mild run on the bank and the fifing of suit in District court by Mia U. Gering, county treasurer, recover $20,000 of county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000. At the time of the last statement the bank showed surplus of $25,000. Crop experts at the agricultural college Lincoln have estimated that there are of winter wheat planted the state this year than in 1925, most of which is the best condition. At the annual meeting of the No. brasks held in Omaha recently. Henry Stubbe, City, was electpresident. The annual meeting of the National will be held the Central west 1928, and committee was endeavor to this meeting Nebraska.

6. December 23, 1926 The Alexandria Argus Alexandria, NE
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NEBRASKA BRIEFS Timely News Culled from All Parts of the State Reduced for the Busy Central (ity is to have a new $165,000 postoffice building. Nearly three hundred members of the Nebraska Independent Oil Men's association met in convention at Omaha December 15 and 16. More than 1,000 farmers from the western part of the state attended the organized agricuiture meeting at Chadron. It in planned to make this an annual event. Four hundred seventy-two birds, including turkeys, ducks, geese and chickens, were exhibited at the Saline County Poultry show at Dorchester, December 8, 9 and 10. Om..ha Child Savings Institute will receive a carload of potatoes this month which have been donated by the growers in the viciality of Alliance and Hemingford. The McCook Artificial Ice company has begun the addition of a poultry dressing and packing department, which when completed will employ about thirty men. Crop experts at the agricultural college at Lincoln have estimated that there are 127,000 more acres of winter wheat planted in the state this year than in 1925, most of which is in the best of condition. The twenty-ninth annual convent:on of the Nebraska State Veterinary Medical association was held at the Yancey hotel at Grand Island on December 14 and 15. A goodly representation was present from all parts of the state. The First National bank, at Plattsmouth, established 55 years ago, was closed by order of the board of directors. William Wilson, national examiner, was placed in charge. The closing followed a mild run on the bank and the filing of suit in District court by Mia U. Gering, county treasurer, to recover $20,000 of county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000. At the time of the last statement the bank showed a surplus of $25,000. In the first of the series of research bulletins intended to improve educational conditions in Nebraska, the Nebraska State Teachers' association recommends that the system of levying taxes for school support be established on the basis of the county rather than the school district, and that the state employ an architect to have general supervision of school construction. The reason for the first of the recommendations is based upon conditions found in most of the counties, where, because of a low property valuation and a consequently low property assessment, many/of the children are victims of unequal educational opportunities. "Colorado newspapermen are greatly interested in the coming convention and tour in Nebraska," said Edwin A. Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Editorial association, when he spent a day recently visiting at Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman of the National Editorial association convention which will be held at Omaha next June. He remarked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are to have a special train and show up in Omaha with a creditable representation, park the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. I predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts of the United States ever brought together at one time." U. S. Civil Service Commission announces that applications will be received up to December 31, 1926 for positions of Junier and Senior Auditors in the Corporation Audit Division at salaries ranging from $2,100.00 to $2,400.00 per annum. Applicants interested in this examination should apply for Form 2118. Same may be obtained f:om U. S. Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. or from the Secretary of the U. S. Civil Service Board at the following named places: Alliance, Beatrice, Broken Bow, Chadron, Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, Lincoln, McCook, Scottsbluff, Sidney, Superior, Valentine. Additional information relative to this examination may be obtained from the local Civil Service Secretary. Prompt action should be taken in order to comply with the preliminary requirements before the date of the examition. Nelson's new $40,000 water filteration plant is completed and has been put into service. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December 29 and 30, with an estimated attendance of 400. At the annual meeting of the Nebraska Holstein-Friesian Breeders' association held in Omaha recently, Henry Stubbe, Central City, was elected president. The annual meeting of the National Holstein-Friesian association will be held in the Central west in 1928, and a committee was appointed to endeavor to bring this meeting to Nebraska.

7. December 23, 1926 Chester Herald Chester, NE
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NEBRASKA BRIEFS Timely News Culled from All Parts of the State Reduced for the Busy Central City is to have a new $165,000 postoffice building. Nearly three hundred members of the Nebraska Independent Oil Men's association met in convention at Omaha December 15 and 16. More than 1,000 farmers from the western part of the state attended the organized agriculture meeting at Chadron. It in planned to make this an annual event. Four hundred seventy-two birds, including turkeys, ducks, geese. and chickens, were exhibited at the Saline County Poultry show at Dorchester, December 8, 9 and 10. Omaha Child Savings Institute will receive a carload of potatoes this month which have been donated by che growers in the viciality of Alliance and Hemingford. The McCook Artificial Ice company has begun the addition of a poultry dressing and packing department, which when completed will employ about thirty men. Crop experts at the agricultural college at Lincoln have estimated that there are 127,000 more acres of winter wheat planted la the state this year than in 1925, most of which is in the best of condition. The twenty-ninth annual convention of the Nebraska State Veterinary Medical association was held at the Yancey hotel at Grand Island on December 14 and 15. A goodly representation was present from all parts of the state. The First National bank, at Plattsmouth, established 55 years ago, was closed by order of the board of directors. William Wilson, national examiner, was placed in charge. The closing followed a mild run on the bank and the filing of suit in District court by Mia U. Gering, county treasurer, to recover $20,000 of county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000. At the time of the last statement the bank showed a surplus of $25,000. In the first of the series of research bulletins intended to improve educational conditions in Nebraska, the Nebraska State Teachers' association recommends that the system of levying taxes for school support be established on the basis of the county rather than the school district, and that the state employ an architect to have general supervision of school construction. The reason for the first of the recommendations is based upon conditions found in most of the counties, where, because of a low property valuation and a consequently low property assessment, many of the children are victims of unequal educational opportunities. "Colorado newspapermen are greatly interested la the coming convention and tour in Nebraska," said Edwin A. Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Editorial association, when he spent a day recently visiting at Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman cf the National Editorial association convention which will be held at Omaha next June. He remarked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are to have a special train and show up in Omaha with a creditable representation, park the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. X predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts of the United States ever brought together at one time." U. S. Civil Service Commission announces that applications will be recelved up to December 31, 1926 for positions of Junior and Senior Auditors in the Corporation Audit Division at salaries ranging from $2,100.00 to $2,400.00 per annum. Applicants interested in this examination should apply for Form 2118. Same may be obtained from U. S. Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. or from the Secretary of the U. S. Civil Service Board at the following named places: Alliance, Beatrice, Broken Bow, Chadron, Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, Lincoln, McCook, Scottsbluff, Sidney, Superior, Valentine. Additional information relative to this examination may be obtained from the local Civil Service Secretary. Prompt action should be taken in order to comply with the preliminary requirements before the date of the examition. in Nelson's new $40,000 water filteration plant is completed and has been put into service. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December 29 and 30, with an estimated attendance of 400. NAL the annual meeting of the Nebraska Breeders' association held in Omaha recently, Henry Stubbe. Central City, was elected president. The annual meeting of the National Holstein-Friesian association will be held in the Central west in 1928, and a committee was appointed to endeavor to bring this meeting to Nebraska.

8. December 23, 1926 The Douglas Enterprise Douglas, NE
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NEBRASKA BRIEFS Timely News Culled from All Parts of the State Reduced for the Busy Central City is to have a new $165,000 postoffice building. Nearly three hundred members of the Nebraska Independent On Men's association met in convention at Omaha December 15 and 16. More than 1,000 farmers from the estern part of the state attended the organized agriculture meeting at Chadron. It In planned to make this an annual event. Four hundred seventy-two birds, including turkeys, ducks, geese and chickens, were exhibited at the Saline County Poultry show at Dorchester, December 8, 9 and 10. Omaha Child Savings Institute will receive a carload of potatoes this month which have been donated by the growers in the viciaity of Alliance and Hemingford. The McCook Artificial Ice company has begun the addition of a poultry dressing and packing department, which when completed will employ about thirty men. Crop experts at the agricultural college at Lincoln have estimated that there are 127,000 more acres of winter wheat planted in the state this year than in 1925, most of which is in the best of condition. The twenty ninth annual convention of the Nebraska State Veterinary Medical association was held at the Yancey hotel at Grand Island on December 14 and 15. A goodly representation was present from all parts of the state. The First National bank, at Plattsmouth, established 55 years ago, was closed by order of the board of directors. William Wilson, national examiner, was placed in charge. The closing followed a mild run on the bank and the filing of suit in District court by Mia U. Gering, county treasurer, to recover $20,000 of county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000. At the time of the last statement the bank showed a surplus of $25,000. In the first of the series of research bulletins intended to improve educational conditions in Nebraska. the Nebraska State Teachers' association recommends that the system of levying taxes for school support be established on the basis of the county rather than the school district, and that the state employ an architect to have general supervision of school construction. The reason for the first of the recommendations is based upon conditions found in most of the counties, where, because of a low property valuation and a consequently low property assessment, many of the children are victims of unequal educational opportunities. "Colorado newspapermen are greatly interested la the coming convention and tour In Nebraska," said Edwin A. Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Editorial association, when he spent a day recently visiting at Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman cf the National Editorial association convention which will be held at Omaha next June. He remarked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are to have a special train and show up in Omaha with a creditable representation, park the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. I predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts of the United States ever brought together at one time." U. S. Civil Service Commission announces that applications will be recelved up to December 31, 1926 for positions of Junier and Senior Auditors in the Corporation Audit Division at salaries ranging from $2,100.00 to $2,400.00 per annum. Applicants interested in this examination should apply for Form 2118. Same may be obtained f:om U. S. Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. or from the Secretary of the U. S. Civil Service Board at the following named places: Alliance, Beatrice, Broken Bow, Chadron, Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, Lincoln, McCook, Scottsbluff, Sidney, Superior, Valentine. Additional information relative to this examination may be obtained from the local Civil Service Secretary. Prompt action should be taken in order to comply with the preliminary requirements before the date of the examition. Nelson's new $40,000 water filteration plant is completed and has been put into service. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December 29 and 30, with an estimated attendance of 400. At the annual meeting of the Nebraska Holstein-Friesian Breeders' association held in Omaha recently. "Henry Stubbe. Central City, was elected president. The annual meeting of the National Holstein-Frieslan assocfation will be held in the Central west in 1928, and committee was appointed to endeavor to bring this meeting to Nebraska.

9. December 23, 1926 The Ericson Journal Ericson, NE
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NEBRASKA BRIEFS Timely News Culled from All Parts or the State Reduced for the Busy Central City is to have a new $165,000 postoffice building. Nearly three hundred members of the Nebraska Independent Oil Men's association met in convention at Omaha December 15 and 16 More than 1,000 farmers from the western part of the state attended the organized agricuiture meeting at Chadron. It 10 planned to make this an annual event. Four hundred seventy-two birds, including turkeys, ducks, geese and chickens, were exhibited at the Saline County Poultry show at Dorchester, December 8, 9 and 10. Omaha Child Savings Institute will receive a carload of potatoes this month which have been donated by the growers in the viciality of Alliance and Hemingford. The MeCook Artificial Ice company has begun the addition of a poultry dressing and packing department, which when completed will employ about thirty men. Crop experts at the agricultural college at Lincoln have estimated that there are 127,000 more acres of winter wheat planted la the state this year than in 1925, most of which is in the best of condition. The twenty-ninth annual convention of the Nebraska State Veterinary Medical association was held at the Yancey hotel at Grand Island on December 14 and 15. A goodly representation was present from all parts of the state. The First National bank, at Plattsmouth, established 55 years ago, was closed by order of the board of directors. William Wilson, national examiner, was placed in charge. The closing followed a mild run on the bank and the filing of suit in District court by Mia U. Gering, county treasurer, to recover $20,000 of county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000. At the time of the last statement the bank showed a surplus of $25,000. In the first of the series of research bulletins intended to improve educational conditions in Nebraska, the Nebraska State Teachers' association recommends that the system of levying taxes for school support be established on the basis of the county rather than the school district, and that the state employ architect to have general supervision of school construction. The réason for the first of the recommendations is based upon conditions found in most of the counties, where, because of a low property valuation and a consequently low property assessment, many of the children are victims of unequal educational opportunities. "Colorado newspapermen are greatly interested in the coming convention and tour in Nebraska," said Edwin A. Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Editorial association, when he spent a day recently visiting at Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman cf the National Editorial association convention which will be held at Omaha next June. He remarked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are to have a special train and show up in Omaha with a creditable representation, park the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. I predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts of the United States ever brought together at one time." U. S. Civil Service Commission announces that applications will be recelved up to December 31, 1926 for positions of Junior and Senior Auditors in the Corporation Audit Division at salaries ranging from $2,100.00 to $2,400.00 per annum. Applicants interested in this examination should apply for Form 2118. Same may be obtained from U. S. Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. or from the Secretary of the U. S. Civil Service Board at the following named places: Alliance, Beatrice, Broken Bow, Chadron, Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, Lincoln, McCook, Scottsbluff, Sidney, Superior, Valentine. Additional information relative to this examination may be obtained from the local Civil Service Secretary, Prompt action should be taken in order to comply with the preliminary requirements before the date of the examition. Nelson's new $40,000 water filteration plant is completed and has been put into service. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December 29 and 30, with an estimated attendance of 400. At the annual meeting of the Nebraska Holstein-Friesian Breeders' association held in Omaha recently, Henry Stubbe, Central City, was elected president. The annual meeting of the National Holstein-Friesian associntion will be held in the Central west in 1928, and a committee was appointed to endeavor to bring this meeting to Nebraska.

10. December 23, 1926 The News Cedar Bluffs Standard Cedar Bluffs, NE
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Timely News Culled from All the Reduced for the Busy have Nearly three hundred members the Nebraska association met in convention Omaha December and More than 1,000 farmers from western part of the state attended the organized agriculture meeting Chadron. It planned to make annual Four hundred including geese chickens, exhibited at the Saline County Poultry show December and Omaha Child Savings Institute will receive carload of this potatoes month which have been che growers In the viclaity of Alliance Hemingford. The MeCook Artificial Ice company has begun the addition of poultry dressing and about thirty Crop experts the agricultural at Lincoln have estimated that there are more acres of winter wheat planted in the state this year than in most of which the in best of condition: The annual convent:on of the Nebraska State Veterinary Medical association was held the Vancey Grand Island on sentation was present the state. The First National Platts mouth, established years closed by order of the board ors. William national examIner. placed in charge. The closing followed mild run on the bank and the filing of suit in District court by Mia Gering, county treasurer, recover $20,000 county funds. leposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000 the time of the last statement the showed surplus of In the first of the series of research bulletins intended to improve educain Nebraska, the braska association commends that the system of levying for support be established the basis county rather than the school district, and that the state school construction. The reason for the first of the recommendations is based upon conditions found in most of the counties, because of low property valuation and consequently low property many the children victims unequal educational opportunities. "Colorado are greatly interested in the coming and tour in Nebraska." said Edwin Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Editorial association when he spent day recently visiting at Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman National fal association convention which will be hold at Omaha next June. He marked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are to special train and show creditable representation, park the train in Omaha and the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. predict that Omaha and Nebraska entertain the number of editors parts the United States brought together at one Civil Commission announces that applications be celved to December 31, 1926 for of Junior and Senior Auditors in the Corporation Audit Division at salaries ranging from ested in this examination should apply for Form 2118. Same may be obtained from Civil Commission, Washington, or from the Secretary of the Civil Service Board the following named places: Alliance, Beatrice, Broken Bow, Chadron, Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, Lincoln, McCook, Scottsbluff, Sidney, Superior, Valentine. Additional information lative to this examination may be obtained from the local Civil Service Secretary. Prompt action should be taken in order to comply with the liminary requirements before the date the examition. Nelson's $40,000 water filteration plant is completed and has been put The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December and 30, with estimated attendance of 400. the annual meeting of the braska Breeders' sociation held in Omaha, recently, Henry Stubbe, Central City, was president. The annual meeting the National will be held in the Central in 1928, and was appointto endeavor to bring this meeting Nebraska. Hastings' two tallest buildings will equipped with electric beacon lights that those who run may read and all drive may The state fair board, though its officers, some of members state expecting to for nearly $100,000 erect a boys and girls' club building the state fair grounds, to be ready for the 1927 state exposition. building reality be an addialready by the members for exhibits, but would provide long needed space, the board Infant Mortality Low in Nebraska mortality Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and Oregon chief the children's bureau, said in her annual report. two year the maternity Infaney through which federal aid given states for the promotion of birth hy glene, urged. Although has been made in reducing the deaths of mothers and bables, further effort toward this end is needed. was said. The infant mortality rate during 1925 the United States was per 1,000 births. The five leading states had rates of or below.

11. December 23, 1926 Meadow Grove News Meadow Grove, NE
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NEBRASKA BRIEFS Timely News Culled from All Parts of the State Reduced for the Busy Central City is to have a new $165,000 postoffice building. Nearly three hundred members of the Nebraska Independent Oil Men's association met in convention at Omaha December 15 and 16 More than 1,000 farmers from the western part of the state attended the organized agricuiture meeting at Chadron. It planned to make this an annual event. Four hundred seventy-two birds, including turkeys. ducks. geese and chickens, were exhibited at the Saline County Poultry show at Dorchester, December 8, and 10. Omaha Child Savings Institute will receive a carload of potatoes this month which have been don.ted by the growers in the vicialty of Alliance and Hemingford. The McCook Artificial Ice company has begun the addition of a poultry dressing and packing department, which when completed will employ about thirty men. Crop experts at the agricultural college at Lincoln have estimated that there are 127,000 more acres of winter wheat planted in the state this year than in 1925. most of which is in the best of condition. The twenty-ninth annual convention of the Nebraska State Veterinary Medical association was held at the Yancey hotel at Grand Island on December 14 and 15. A goodly representation was present from all parts of the state. The First National bank, at Plattsmouth, established 55 years ago, was closed by order of the board of directors. William Wilson, national examiner, was placed in charge. The closing followed a mild run on the bank and the filing of suit in District court by Mia U. Gering, county treasurer, to recover $20,000 of county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000. At the time of the last statement the bank showed a surplus of $25,000. In the first of the series of research bulletins intended to improve educational conditions in Nebraska, the Nebraska State Teachers' association recommends that the system of levying taxes for school support be established on the basis of the county rather than the school district. and that the state employ architect to have general supervision of school construction. The reason for the first of the recommendations is based upon conditions found in most of the counties, where, because of a low property valuation and a consequently low property assessment, many of the children are victims of unequal educational opportunities. "Colorado newspapermen are greatly interested in the coming convention and tour in Nebraska," said Edwin A. Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Editorial association, when he spent a day recently visiting at Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman cf the National Editorial association convention which will be held at Omaha next June. He remarked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are to have a special train and show up in Omaha with a creditable representation, park the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. I predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts of the United States ever brought together at one time." U. S. Civil Service Commission announces that applications will be recelved up to December 31, 1926 for positions of Junior and Senior Auditors in the Corporation Audit Division at salaries ranging from $2,100.00 to $2,400.00 per annum. Applicants interested in this examination should apply for Form 2118. Same may be obtained from U. S. Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. or from the Secretary of the U. S. Civil Service Board at the following named- places: Alliance, Beatrice, Broken Bow, Chadron, Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, Lincoln, McCook, Scottsbluff, Sidney, Superior, Valentine. Additional information refative to this examination may be obtained from the local Civil Service Secretary. Prompt action should be taken in order to comply with the preliminary requirements before the date of the examition. Nelson's new $40,000 water filteration plant is completed and has been put into service. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December 29 and 30, with an estimated attendance of 400. At the annual meeting of the Nebraska Hölstein-Friesian Breeders' association held in Omaha recently, Henry Stubbe, Central City, was elected president. The annual meeting of the National Holstein-Friesian association will be held in the Central west in 1928, and a committee was appointed to endeavor to bring this meeting to Nebraska.

12. December 23, 1926 The Weekly Wymorean Wymore, NE
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Accounts Happenings Kinds Nebraska Towns and Country states the production pumice. More than 1,000 farmers from the western part of the state attended the organized agricuiture- meeting planned to make this annual including turkeys, ducks, geese and chickens, were exhibited at the Saline County Poultry show at Dorchester, December 10. Francis Rain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rain of Fairbury, has received appointment to Annapolis Naval academy. He was choser. from field of applicants. The appoint ment was made by McLaughlin from this district. Rain was graduated from the Fairbury High school in 1926. Proceeds of school lands leased and sale contracts, plus fees collected Dan Swanson, land during the period from July 1924, to June 1926, aggregated almost $1,250,000, the commissioner's biennial report to the governor reveals. The report shows that lease rentals amounted to interest, $225,583; bonus and added terest, $25,081: purchase payments, $240,745 and fees, $4,392; totaling $1,249,070. The state owns school lands valued in gross at $21,770,708. Its acreage under lease appraised $19,761,869. The balance due incompleted sale contracts is $2,008,839. In the first of the series of research bulletins intended to Improve educational conditions in Nebraska. the braska State Teachers' association commends that the system of levying taxes for school support be established on the basis of the county rather than the school district, and that the state employ an architect to have general supervision of school construction. reason for the first of the mendations based upon conditions found in the counties, where, because of low property valuation and consequently low property assessment, many of the children are victims of unequal educational opportunities. Another state park for Nebraska, located Grand Island, awaits for. mal acceptance by Governor McMullen. the state park board, and the legislature. It was offered to the state gift from Grand Island and its people. The delegation comprised District Judge Bayard Paine, Editor Buechler of the Grand Island Independent, and bott, The tract. known as the William H. Stolley homestead, half mile from the city limits of Grand Island and embraces 42.83 acrès. There are trees growing on which were planted by the original ownmore than sixty years ago and have grown magnificent size. Work of dismantling the Black Brothers flour mill at Blue Springs progressing rapidly. The big frame structure, landmark erected 41 years on the Blue river has nearly entirely disappeared and all that mains now is the sheet metal warehouse to the north and huge pile of white pine lumber. Part the machinery will be utilized in mill which is expected to be built in Wymore in the spring, and most of the lumber materials will used at Wymore. Electric power will be used run the mill when pleted at Wymore, as has been done here for the past two years, flood waters in the river having destroyed flume and water power in 1924. "Colorado are greatly interes'ed the coming and tour in Nebraska," said Edwin Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Edit. orial association, when recently visiting at Lincoln Ole association will held Omaha next June. He marked further that "Colorado well represented. Their plans have special train and show Omaha with creditable representation, park the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts the United States ever brought together at one The Nebraska Ice Cream Manufacturers' credit association will hold Its annual convention January 12 and 13 in Lincoln. The state fair board. though its officers, some of whom are members of the state senate, Is expecting to ask the legislature for nearly $100,000 erect boys and girls' club building the state fair grounds, to be ready the 1927 state exposition. The building would reality be addition to that already occupied by the club members for exhibits, but would long needed space, the board members declared. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December 29 and 30. with an estimated attendance of 400 The First National bank, Platts mouth. established years ago, closed by order the board direct William Wilson, iner. placed in charge. The closing followed mild run on the bank and the of suit District court filing Mia county treasurer recover $20,000 of county funds. Total about $250,000 with deposits were capital of $50,000. the time statement the bank showed

13. December 24, 1926 The Elmwood Leader-Echo Elmwood, NE
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Timely News Culled from All the State the Busy building. Nearly three hundred members the Nebraska association niet in December More than 1,000 farmers from the the state attended the organized planned to make this annual event. Four hundred including ducks. geese and chickens, exhibited the Saline Poultry show Dorchester, December Omaha Child Savings Institute receive carload of potatoes this month which have been by the growers the of and Hemingford. The Ice begun the addition poultry dressing and packing department, which completed will employ about thirty Crop experts the agricultural Lincoln have estimated that there wheat planted state this year than most of which is in the best condition. The annual convenNebraska State Veterinary Medical association held at Yancey hotel Grand Island cember and goodly representation from present all parts the The First National bank. at Plattsmouth, established 55 years closed order board direct national Iner, was placed mild run the bank and the filing of suit in court by Mia county treasurer. recover $20,000 county Total deposits about $250,000 capital stock $50,000. At time of the last statement the bank showed surplus the first of the series of research bulletins intended improve tional conditions braska State commends that the system of taxes for school established the basis the county rather than the and that the employ architect general supervision of school construction The reason for the first of the based upon conditions found in of counties. where. because of low valuation property and consequently property assessment, many victims of unequal "Colorado are greatly interested the and tour Edwin Bemis, Manager of association. spent recently visiting Lincoln Buck chairman Editorial association convention which held June. He marked "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans have special train and show Omaha with creditable representation, park the train in Omaha and the crowd for the tour of Nebraska Black Hills. predict that Omaha Nebraska entertain the largest number of editors from parts United States brought Civil Service Commission that applications will celved up December 31, 1926 Junior and Senior Auditors the Corporation Audit ranging from $2,400.00 per annum. Applicants Interested In examination should apply for Form Same may be obtained Civil from the ary the Civil Service Board the following named places: Beatrice, Broken Bow, Chadron, Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, Lincoln. Additional lative examination may obtained from the local Service Secretary. should taken order to comply the before the date of the examition. Nelson's $40,000 water filteration plant completed and has been put The Nebraska Bar association meet Lincoln December 29 estimated attendance At the annual the braska sociation held Omaha recently. Henry Stubbe, Central electpresident. of the National iation will held the in 1928, and appointed to bring this meeting Nebraska. Hastings' tallest buildings will be equipped beacon lights that those who may read and all drive state fair board, though some of whom are the state senate, expecting to the legislature for nearly $100,000 erect boys club building the state fair grounds, be ready state exposition. building would in reality be addi tion that already club members for exhibits, but provide space, the members declared. For the year ending June 30, 1925 Nebraska paid in income and laneous the United States which of percent federal internal revenue which receipts totaled Dean Burnett, of the Univerof second oldest dean in the United States point of survey has Dean Burnett has of lege from buildings to modern buildings.

14. December 24, 1926 The Humboldt Standard Humboldt, NE
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Timely News Culled from All Parts the State Reduced for the Busy Central City to have postoffice building. Nearly three hundred of members the Nebraska Independent Oil Men's association met in convention at Omaha December 15 and 16. More than 1,000 farmers from the western part of the state attended the organized agriculture meeting at Chadron. planned to make this annual event. Four hundred birds, including turkeys, ducks, geese and chickens, were exhibited at the Saline County Poultry show at Dorchester, December and Omaha Child Savings Institute will receive of this potatoes month which have been donated by the growers in the viciaity of Alliance and Hemingford. The McCook Artificial Ice company has begun the addition of poultry dressing and packing department, which when completed will employ about thirty men. Crop experts at the agricultural at Lincoln have estimated that there are 127,000 more acres of winter wheat planted in the state this year than in 1925, most of which is in the best condition. The annual convention of the Nebraska State Veterinary Medical association was held at the Yancey hotel at Grand Island on December 14 and 15. goodly representation was present from all parts of the state. The First National bank, at Plattsmouth, established 55 years ago, was closed by order of the board directors. William Wilson, national examIner, placed in charge. The closing followed mild run on the bank and the filing of suit in District court by Mia U. Gering, county treasurer, to recover $20,000 of county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000. At the time of the last statement the bank showed surplus $25,000. In the first of the series of research bulletins intended to improve educational conditions in Nebraska, the Nebraska State Teachers' association recommends that the system of taxes for school support be established on the basis of the county rather than the school district, and that the state employ an architect to have general supervision of school construction. reason for the first of the recommendations based upon conditions found in most counties, where, because of low property valuation and consequently low property assessment. many of the children are victims of unequal educational opport"Colorado newspapermen are greatly the coming convention and tour in Nebraska," said Edwin Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Editorial association, when he spent day recently visiting at Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman the National Editor1al association convention which will held at Omaha next June. He marked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are to have special train and show in Omaha with creditable representation, park the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts. of the United States ever brought together at one time." Civil Service Commission announces that applications will be celved up to December 31, 1926 for positions of Junior and Senior Audi tors in the Corporation Audit Division salaries ranging from $2,100.00 to $2,400.00 per annum. Applicants interested in this examination should apply for Form 2118. Same may be obtained from Civil Service Commission, or from the Secretary of the Civil Service Board the following named places: Beatrice, Broken Bow, Chadron. Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, Lincoln, McCook, Scottsbluff, Sidney, Superior, Valentine. Additional information Intive to this examination may be obtained from the local Civil Service Secretary. Prompt action should be taken In order to comply with the preHminary requirements before the date of the examition. Nelson's new $40,000 water filteration plant is completed and has boen put into service. The Nebraska Bar association will meet Lincoln December 29 and with an estimated attendance of 400. At the annual meeting of the Nebraska Breeders' sociation held in Omaha recently, Henry Stubbe, Central City, was electpresident. The annual meeting of the National assocfation will be held in the Central west in 1928, and committee was appointto endeavor to bring this meeting to Nebraska. Hastings' two tallest buildings will be equipped with electric beacon lights that these may read and all drive may see. The state fair board. though its officers, some of whom are members of the state senate, expecting to ask the legislature for nearly $100,000 erect boys and girls' club building the state fair grounds, to be ready for the 1927 state The exposition. building would in reality be an addition that already occupied by the club members for exhibits, but would provide long needed space, the board members declared.

15. December 24, 1926 The Litchfield Monitor Litchfield, NE
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Timely News Culled from All Parts the State Reduced for the Busy Central City to have postoffice building. Nearly three hundred members of the Nebraska Independent Men's association in convention Omaha December and 16. More than 1,000 farmers from the western part of the state attended the organized agriculture at meeting Chadron. planned to make this an annual event. Four bundred birds, including turkeys, ducks. geese and chickens, were exhibited at the Saline County Poultry show Dorchester, December and 10. Omaha Child Savings Institute will receive carload of this potatoes month which have been donated by the growers in the viciality of Alliance and Hemingford. The McCook Artificial Ice company has begun the addition of poultry dressing and packing which when employ about thirty men. Lincoln have estimated that there are more acres of winter wheat planted in the state this year than in 1925, most of which is the of condition. The annual convenof the Nebraska State Veterinary Medical association was held at the Tancey hotel at Grand Island on cember 14 and 15. goodly representation was from all present parts the state. The First National bank, at Plattsmouth, established years ago, was closed by order of the board of directors. William Wilson, national examIner. placed in charge. The closing followed mild run on the bank and the filing of suit in District court by Mia Gering, county treasurer, recover $20,000 of county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000 the time of the last statement the bank showed of $25,000. In the first of the series of research bulletins intended improve educational conditions in Nebraska, the braska State Teachers' association commends that the system of taxes for school support be established on the basis of the county rather than the school district. and that the state employ an architect to have general supervision of school The reason for the first of the recommendations based upon conditions found in most of the where, because of low property valuation and consequently low property assessment, many of the children victims of unequal educational opportunities. "Colorado greatly in the coming and tour Nebraska." said Edwin Bemis. Manager of the Colorado Editorial association, when he spent recently visiting Lincoln with Buck chairman the National Editorfal association convention which will be held Omaha next June. marked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans to have special train and show Omaha with creditable representation, park the train in Omaha and the crowd for the tour of Nebraska the Black Hills. predict that Omaha Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts of the United States brought together time." Civil Service Commission nounces that applications will be celved December 1926 for positions Junior and Senior Auditors the Corporation Audit Division ranging from per annum. Applicants interested in this examination should apply for Form 2118. Same may be obtained Civil Commission, Washington, from the Secretary of the Civil Board the named places Alliance, Beatrice, Broken Bow Chadron, Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings. Holdrege, Lincoln. Valentine Additional information lative this examination may obtained from the local Service Secretary Prompt action should taken in order to comply with the pre liminary requirements before the date the examition. Nelson's new $40,000 water filteration plant completed and has been into The Nebraska Bar association meet in Lincoln December and estimated attendance of the annual meeting of the braska Breeders' sociation held in Omaha recently, Henry Stubbe, Central was president. The annual meeting the National lation will held in the Central and committee was appoint endeavor bring this meeting Nebraska. Hastings' two tallest buildings will equipped electric beacon lights that those who run may read and all may The state fair though officers, some of whom are members the state senate, is expecting to the legislature for nearly $100,000 erect boys and girls' club building the state fair grounds, to be ready for the 1927 exposition. building would in reality be an tion that already occupied by club members for exhibits, but would provide long needed space, the board members declared.

16. December 29, 1926 The Creston Statesman Creston, NE
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Accounts of Happenings of All Kinds Nebraska Towns and Country Nebraska stood second among the states in 1923 in the production of pumice. More than 1,000 farmers from the western part of the state attended the organized agriculture meeting at Chadron. It planned to make this annual event. Four bundred seventy-two birds, Including turkeys. ducks. geese and chickens, were exhibited at the Saline County Poultry show at Dorchester, December and 10. Francis Rain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rain of Fairbury, has received an appointment to Annapolis Naval academy. He was choser. from field of applicants. The appointment was made by Congressman McLaughlin from this district. Rain was graduated from the Fairbury High school in 1926. Proceeds of school lands leased and sale contracts, plus fees collected by Dan Swanson. land commissioner, during the two-year period from July 1924, to June 30, 1926, aggregated almost $1,250,000, the commissioner's biennial report to the governor reveals. The report shows that lease rentals amounted to $725,769; interest, $225,583: bonus and added interest, $25,081: purchase payments, $240.745 and fees, $4,392; totaling $1,249,070. The state owns school lands valued in gross at $21,770,708. Its acreage under lease appraised The balance due on incompleted sale contracts is In the first of the series of research bulletins Intended to improve educational conditions in Nebraska. the Nebraska State Teachers' association recommends that the system of levying taxes for school support be established on the basis the county rather than the school district, and that the state employ an architect to have general supervision of school construction. The reason for the first of the recommendations is based upon conditions found in most of the counties. where, because of low property valuation and consequently low property assessment. many of the children are victims of unequal educational opportAnother state park for Nebraska, located at Grand Island. awaits formal acceptance by Governor Mc. Mullen, the state park board. and the legislature. It was offered to the state gift from Grand Island and its people. The delegation comprised District Judge Bayard H. Paine. Editor Buechler of the Grand Island Independent, and Abbott. The tract, known as the William H. Stolley homestead. is half mile from the city limits of Grand Island and embraces acres. There are trees growing on it which were planted by the original own. more than sixty years ago and have grown to magnificent size. Work of dismantling the Black Brothers flour mill at Blue Springs progressing rapidly. The big frame structure, landmark erected years ago on the Blue river has nearly entirely disappeared and all that remains now the sheet metal warehouse to the north and huge pile of white pine lumber. Part of the machinery will be utilized in mill which is expected to be built Wymore in the spring. and most of and materials will be at Wymore. Electric power will be used to run the mill when completed at Wymore, as has been done here for the past two years, flood waters in the river having destroyed the flume and water power in 1924. "Colorado are greatly interested the coming convention and tour In Nebraska," said Edwin "Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Editorial association. when he spent day recently visiting at Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman the National Editorassociation convention which will held Omaha next June. He remarked further that "Colorado will well represented. Their plans are to have special train and show in Omaha with creditable tion, park the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. predict that *Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts of the United States ever brought together at one time." The Nebraska Ice Cream Manufacturers' credit association will hold its annual convention January and in Lincoln. The state fair board, though its officers, some of whom are members of the state senate, is expecting to ask the legislature for nearly $100,000 erect boys and girls' club building the state fair grounds, to be ready for the 1927 state exposition. The building would it. reality be an addition that already occupied by the club members for exhibits, but would provide long needed space, the board declared. The Nebraska Bar association will in Lincoln December 29 and 30, with attendance of 400. The First National bank. at Plattsmouth. established 55 years was closed by orde. of the directWilliam Wilson, national examIner, was placed in charge. The closing mild the bank and the filing of suit in District court by Mia Gering. county treasurer. recover $20,000 county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000. the time of the last the bank showed surplus $25,000.

17. December 30, 1926 The Guide Rock Signal Guide Rock, NE
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of All Happenings Kinds Nebraska and Country Nebraska stood second a.nong the the pumice. More than 1,000 farmers from the part of the state attended the organized agriculture meeting Chadron to make this planned annual Four hundred birds. ducks. geese and Including exhibited the Saline chickens. Poultry show December 10. Francis Rain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rain Fairbury, received appointment Annapolis Naval academy He choser from field applicants. The ment made by Congressman McLaughlin from this district. Rain graduated from the Fairbury school 1926 Proceeds school lands leased sale contracts. plus fees collected by Dan land during the period from June 1926. aggregated almost the biennial report the governor The report shows that lease rentals interbonus added purchase payments, $240,745 and $4,392: totaling $1,249,070 The state school lands valued in Its acreage under lease appraised The balance due contracts In the first of the series research tional conditions Nebraska the braska State Teachers' commends that the system taxes for school support be established the basis of the county rather than the school district, and that the state employ architect to have general supervision of school the recommendations based upon conditions found most of the counties, where, because low property valuation and consequently property assessment. many the children victims of unequal educational opportunities. Another state park for Nebraska, located Grand Island. awaits foracceptance by Governor MeMullen. the state park board. and the legislature. offered to the state gift from Grand Island and its people. The delegation comprised District Judge Bayard H. Editor Buechler of the Grand Island Independent. and bott, William Stolley half from the city limits of Grand Island and embraces 42.83 acres. There growing on which planted by the original more sixty years ago and grown magnificent size. Work of dismantling Black Brothers flour mill Blue Springs progressing rapidly The big frame structure. landmark erected years on the Blue river has nearly entirely disappeared and all that mains now the sheet metal house the north and huge pile white pine Part of the machinery will be utilized in mill which expected to be built Wymore the spring. and most the lumber and materials will be used Wymore. Electric power will used the mill pleted Wymore, has been done here for the past two flood years, waters in the river destroyed greatly interested the coming and tour In Nebraska." said Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Editorial association. when spent day recently visiting Lincoln with Puck chairman the National Editorassociation convention which will held Omaha next marked further that "Colorado be well represented. Their plans and show Omaha with creditable tion, park the train In Omaha and Join the crowd for the tour and the Black Hills. predict that Omaha and Nebraska entertain the largest number editors from all parts the United States brought together The Nebraska Ice Cream Manufacturers' credit association will hold its annual convention January and Lincoln. The state fair though officers. some of whom are the state senate. the legislature nearly $100,000 erect boys and girls' club building the state fair ready 1927 state exposition. building would it. reality an addi tion to that occupied the club for but would long needed space, the board members declared. The Nebraska Bar association meet Lincoln December 29 and with attendance 400. The First National bank, at Platts mouth. established 55 years closed order of the hoard directWilliam Wilson, national exam placed charge. The closing followed mild run on the bank the filing of suit District Mia Gering. county recover $20,000 county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock $50,000 the time statement the bank showed $25,000.

18. December 30, 1926 The Ledger Hemingford, NE
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Accounts of Happenings of All Kinds Nebraska Towns and Country Nebraska stood second a.nong the in 1923 in the production of More than 1,000 farmers from the part of the state attended the organized meeting Chadron planned to make this an annual turkeys ducks and chickens, exhibited at the Saline Poultry show Dorchester, 10 Rain. son of Mr. and Mrs Rain of Fairbury has appointment Naval He choser from field applicants. The appoint ment made by Congressman from this district Rain graduated from the Fairbury in 1926. Proceeds of school lands leased and sale contracts, plus by Dan Swanson. land commissioner. during the two-year period from July almost $1,250,000. the commissioner's report to the governor reveals The report shows that lease rentals amounted $725,769 inter $225,583: bonus and added in terest. $25,081: purchase payments. $240,745 and totaling $1,249,070 The state owns school lands valued in gross Its acreage under lease appraised The balance due on Incompleted contracts is In the first of the series of research bulletins intended improve educa tional conditions Nebraska the Ne braska State Teachers association commends that the system of taxes for support be established the basis of the county rather than the school district. and that the state employ an architect to general of school construction The reason for the first of the recommendations is based upon conditions found In most of the counties. where. because of low property valuation and consequently low property assessment. many the children victims of unequal educational opport Another state park for Nebraska, located at Grand Island awaits for mal acceptance by Governor Me Mullen the state park board. and the legislature. offered the state gift from Grand Island and its The delegation comprised District Judge Bavard 11 Paine Editor Buechler of the Grand Island Independent. and Ab bott. The tract known as the William Stolley from the city limits of Island and embraces 42.83 There are growing on which planted by the original own more than sixty years ago and have grown size Work of dismantling the Black Brothers flour mill at Blue Springs sing The big frame landmark erected years ago the Blue river has nearly disappeared and all that mains now the sheet metal warehouse the north and huge of white pine Part of the will utilized new mill which is to built in in the spring. and most of the lumber and materials will used at Wymore Electric will power be used to run the mill when pleted has been done for the past two flood in the river destroyed the Clume and water power in 1924. Colorado are greatly interested in the coming convention and tour in Nebraska. said Edwin Bemis. Manager of the Colorado Editorial association when he spent day recently visiting at Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman the National Editor ial association convention which will be held at Omaha next June He marked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are to have special train and show up in Omaha with creditable representation. park the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. predict that Omaha and Nebraska entertain the largest number of editors from all parts of the United States ever together at one time. Nebraska Ice Cream Manufacturers' credit association will hold its annual convention January 12 and 13 in The state fair board. though its officers, some of whom are members of the state senate, is to ask the legislature for nearly $100,000 erect boys and girls' club building the state fair grounds, to be ready for 1927 state exposition The building would it. reality be an addition that occupied by the club members for exhibits, but would long needed space. the board members declared. The Nebraska Bar association meet in Lincoln December 20 and 30. with an estimated attendance of 400. The First National bank, at Platts mouth. established 55 years ago, closed by orde. of the board of directors. William national examIner. placed in charge. closing followed a mild the bank and the filing of suit in District court Mia Gering. county trensurer. to recover $20,000 of county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000 At the of the last statement the bahk showed surplus of $25,000.

19. January 7, 1927 The Arthur Enterprise Arthur, NE
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Accounts of Happenings of All Kinds in Nebraska Towns and Country Nebraska stood second a.nong the states in 1923 in the production pumice. More farmers from the western the state attended the organized agricuiture meeting Chadron. planned to make this annual event. Four hundred birds, including turkeys. ducks. geese and chickens, were exhibited the Saline County Poultry show at Dorchester, December and 10. Francis Rain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rain of Fairbury, has received appointment to Annapolis Naval academy. He was choser. from field of applicants. The appointment was made by Congressman McLaughlin from this district. Rain graduated from the Fairbury High school in 1926. Proceeds of school lands leased and sale contracts, plus fees collected by Dan Swanson, land commissioner, during the two-year period from July 1924, June 30, 1926, aggregated almost the commissioner's biennial report the governor reveals. The report shows that lease rentals amounted interest, $225,583; bonus and added terest, $25,081; purchase payments, $240,745 and fees, $4,392; totaling $1,249,070. The state owns school lands valued in gross at Its acreage under lease appraised at $19,761,869. The balance due on incompleted contracts In the first of the series of research bulletins intended to improve educational conditions in Nebraska. the braska State Teachers' association commends that the system of levying taxes school support be established the basis of the county rather than the school district. and that the state employ an architect to have general supervision of school construction. The reason for the first of the mendations based upon conditions found in most of the counties, where, because of low property valuation and consequently low property assessment, many of the children victims of unequal educational Another state park for Nebraska, located at Grand Island, awaits formal acceptance by Governor McMullen, the state park board. and the legislature. was offered to the state from Grand Island and its people. The delegation comprised District Judge Bayard H. Editor Buechler of the Grand Island Independent, and Abbott, The tract, known as the William H. Stolley homestead. half mile from the city limits of Grand Island and embraces 42.83 acres. There are trees growing on which were planted by the original more than sixty years ago and have grown to magnificent size. Work of dismantling the Black Brothers flour mill at Blue Springs progressing rapidly. The big frame structure, landmark erected years ago on the Blue river has nearly entirely disappeared and all that mains now is the sheet metal warehouse to the north and huge pile white pine lumber. Part of the machinery will be utilized in new mill which is expected to be built in Wymore in the spring, and most of the lumber and materials will be used at Wymore. Electric power will be used to run the mill when pleted at Wymore, as has been done here for the past two flood waters the river having destroyed the flume water power in 1924. greatly interes'ed the coming and tour Nebraska," said Edwin Bemis. Manager of the Colorado Editorial association when he spent day recently visiting at Lincoln with ole Buck chairman the National Editorial association which held Omaha next June. He marked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are have special train and show Omaha with creditable tion, the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska the Black Hills. predict that Omaha Nehraska will entertain largest number of editors from all the United States ever brought at The Nebraska Ice Cream Manufacturers' credit association will hold its annual convention January 12 and 13 in Lincoln. The state fair board, though officers. some whom are members the state senate, expecting to ask legislature for nearly $100,000 erect boys and girls' club building the state fair grounds, to ready the 1927 state exposition. The building would it. reality be an addition that already occupied the members for exhibits, but would provide needed space, the board members declared. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December and with an estimated attendance 400. First National bank, at Plattsmouth, established 55 closed orde. of the board directWilliam Wilson, national examiner, placed charge. closing followed mild run the bank and the filing of suit in District court Gering, county treasurer, recover $20,000 county funds. deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock the time the statement the bank showed

20. October 14, 1927 Lincoln Journal Star Lincoln, NE
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BERGMANN JURY GIVES UP Unable to Decide Whether Bank Receiver Is Entitled to Collect on Stock. The jury that, went out in federal court at o'clock Thursday afternoon came in at 3 o'clock Friday with the information that it was impossible to reach verdict. The case was brought by Fred Buert stetta, receiver for the First Na tional bank of Plattsmouth, to, collect an assessment of $5,000 on bank stock held by Mr. Bergmann. The jury couldn't agree as to whether Mr. Bergmann wanted his stock canceled after he saw that the bank was in deep water, or whether he made application month before that time, and before the period in which he would have been liable as a stockholder.

21. November 28, 1927 Lincoln Journal Star Lincoln, NE
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DEPOSITORS GETTING MONEY Plattsmouth Bank Receiver Starts Paying Dividend. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Nov. 28. -Depositers of the First National bank of Plattsmouth are receiving percent this week the hands of Fred receiver. of 10 cent will probably be made this winter. The amount now being distributed $47,671 and it going to 671 claimants. CANADIAN TO BE CARDINAL ROME. Nov. bishop Pouleau, of Quebec, will made cardinal at the consistory, Dec. 19, it was learned today.

22. November 14, 1928 The Omaha Evening Bee-News Omaha, NE
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Defendant Upheld in Bank Stock Case in the federal court deliberating in the case of H. J. Spurway, bank receiver. against John Bergmann, late this evening returned verdict for Bergmann The suit was brought to determine his lia. bility on 50 shares of stock in the First National bank of Plattsmouth. which Bergmann denied he ever really owned. though it was on the books of the bank in his name