Paint as an Asset Indicates Thrift on Farms
A survey of bankers across Iowa Missouri Michigan Ohio Indiana and more finds painted farm buildings boost loan value by 5 to 50 percent. Banks cite better appearance and upkeep as indicators of reliability, with average loan value gains near 22 percent and occasional boosts to 25 percent or more.
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Mississippi Valley
Iowa
Nilmois
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Missouri
Michigan Bank
Minnesota
Southern Illinois
Tillnois
Main Market Roads as Trade Stabilizers
The war exposes weaknesses in American transportation and the need for highway expansion to supplement rail. Nebraska, a food producer, benefits from better main market roads to stabilize retail trade, reduce shipping costs, and boost production. A zoning shift urges nearer supplies and timely road maintenance to support nationwide commerce.
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Nebraska
United States
Notice to Contractors for Alliance Antion Road Project Bids
Sealed bids for grading small culverts sand clay surfacing and incidental work on the Alliance Antion Project No 21 Federal Aid Road will be received by Box Butte County Clerk until 3 p m May 15 1919. Bids opened after closing time at the County Commissioner's Office in Alliance Nebraska. Project includes 14.82 miles earth road 9.0 miles sand clay surface with quantities of earth excavation 72200 cu yds haulage 43607 cu yd mile gravel 5753 cu yds concrete pipe 440 lin ft. Bid bond 51 percent. Plans available at county clerk office and State Engineer Lincoln. County reserves right to waive technicalities and reject any bids. Kida W W C Mounts County Clerk and Geo E Johnson State Engineer. First publication April 17 1919 Last publication May 8 1919. It Pays to Advertise
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Box Butte County
Alliance-Antioch
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Alliance
Nebraska
Lincoln
Kida
C. Mounts
Geo. E. Johnson
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Hair Color
A vintage advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use preparation to darken gray or streaked hair. It claims natural, even color with daily application using a sponge or brush and states it is not a disease cure.
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Wyeth
Not Your Heart It’s Your Kidneys Ad
An old advertisement emphasizes kidney disease signs and urges immediate use of GOLD MED Haarlem Oil Capsules. It claims quick relief, warns against delay, and promises ongoing benefits with daily use after improvement. The ad targets general health fears and offers money back if it fails.
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Nature
Haarlem
Rou
Governor MecKel Urges Arbor Day Planting in Nebraska
Arbor Day proclamation calls Nebraskans to plant trees as memorials to World War I soldiers and heroes. Governor MecKel urges schools, families, and state institutions to observe the day, plant trees for shade, ornament, and a lasting monument to civic virtue.
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MecKelvie
Blue Bird
Robin
Gardner
Fry
Proclamation Declares April 22 1919 a Nebraska Legal Holiday
The proclamation notes the great war and calls for planting a tree to symbolize strength and peace. It proclaims April 22, 1919, as a legal holiday in Nebraska to honor those who paid for freedom and to begin an era of universal peace. The document bears the governor's signature and the state seal, dated April 9, 1919.
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Nebraska
Interest and tongues in every part
A reflective line notes that interest speaks in many tongues and can perform varied roles. It highlights how inquiry and motivation shape perception and action across contexts.
Cold remedy praised by families and doctors nationwide
The advertisement touts a cold remedy as safe, pleasant, and effective for all ages. It claims Dr. King's New product earns broad support from grandparents, parents, and children, and notes it is sold by all druggists nationwide.
Keep Bowels On Schedule With New Life Pills
An old ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a mild tonic to support regular bowel movements. It claims to cleanse the system and keep the stomach steady, promising reliable daily function.
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Dr. King
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