Box Butte County Leads In Potatoes In 1912 Harvest
Box Butte County produced 522 785 bushels of potatoes from 5 408 planted acres valued at 392 088 to 502 088, leading the state. The report covers Nebraska crops for 1912 with county figures on farms, acreage, livestock and prices, noting vast under cultivation and optimistic land opportunities.
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Box Butte
Bureau of Labor and Industrial Statistics
Nebraska
Box Butte County
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Bee keepers to push bee inspection law in Nebraska
The State Bee Keepers Association will ask the legislature to pass a bee inspection law after a favorable report. They warn Foul Brood kills at least a quarter million dollars in Nebraska yearly and urge official inspection by the State Entomologist to control the bacterial disease. The industry values each hive at about five dollars and notes bees’ role in pollination and alfalfa seed production.
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State
Bee Keepers’ Association
Nebraska
Department of «Nsomology
The
State University
Corn Improvers Banquet Returns as Annual Event
The Corn Improvers' Association plans its annual banquet at the Lindell Hotel on Monday evening January 20th, anticipated by members and friends.
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Corn Improvers
Association
Lindell Hotel
Banquet at University Farm Lincoln Nebr
Supper hour banquet features a toastmaster of statewide reputation and will include the governor and distinguished families. Ladies are invited. Price is seventy five cents per plate with reservations to Chairman Banquet Committee University Farm Lincoln Nebr. Send 75 cents per place to secure a seat.
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University Farm
Lincoln
Nebr
Cattle Market Advice Urges Steady Feeding And Timely Shipments
The article argues the cattle market is unsettled but not dire, noting abundant feed and consumer demand. It cautions producers against holding cattle for a rise, favors shipping ready beef, and predicts eventual price adjustments without a true slump. It urges feeding decisions to avoid a sharp downturn while promoting steady slaughter of calves and disciplined market timing.
Nebraska’s Record as a Fruit State
Nebraska’s long history of prize winning fruit is highlighted with Medals from the Shire Horticultural Society and honors earned at national expositions. Notes include ex Governor Furnas as a lifelong booster and Nebraska growers’ success in 1909 competition with 31 states, plus upcoming Lincoln fruit show in January 2024.
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Nebraska
Shire Horticultural Society
Robert W. Furnas
Furnas
Horticultural Society
Massachusetts
New Jersey
American Pomological Society
Philadelphia
Chicago
Omaha
Marshall Bros
Arlington
Lincoln
A Condition Not A Theory Editorial Eye Opener
In Norfolk Nebraska Marie O Donnell Weekes publishes a pointed critique on society and women editors. She argues that lax home environments and careless parentage contribute to the downfall of wayward girls and contrasts societal responses to human frailty with those toward animals.
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Norfolk
Marie O'Donneil Weekes
Presse
Magdalene
Francis M Baker Obituary A Life of Brick Mason’s Work
Francis M Baker born February 8 1852 in Indiana died January 10 1913 at his Alliance Nebraska home. He lived in Fairbury Illinois and Torrington Wyoming and was a skilled brick mason. He married Lena Zbinden in 1884 and leaves four children four sisters and three brothers. Funeral service held at home with M E church pastor officiating and burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Francis M. Baker
Indiana
Alliance
Nebr
Fairbury
Commie
Ely
Dairbury
Ill
Lenai
Zbinden
Mra
Ll. D. Eaton
Torrington
Wyo
Olson
Everettte
Wash
Abert Mmaker
Vr. Baker
Presbyterian Church
Brick Mason's Union
M. E. Church
Green Wood Ceietery
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Meritol
F. J. BR
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Ihoes
ROC Chemical Concern
J. R. Acheson
Paroline
Herald Office
O'Bannon Bros
E'riit
Rowan's Corner
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