Nebraska agricultural college planned for Curtis Nebraska
The 1911 Nebraska legislature authorized a new agricultural college in western Nebraska to be a secondary school under the University of Nebraska. Curtis was designated as the site with a 480 acre experimental farm. A band and orchestra will form under Professor Hodapp. Admissions details and boarding are described in the school's catalog.
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The
Herald
Nebraska
Agricultural College
University of Nebraska
Curtis
Professor Hodapp
Hodapp
Lake City school opens with modern facilities and scenic setting
Frontier county’s Lake City school boasts latest classrooms laboratories and equipment under faculty supervision. The new building will be ready for occupancy at school start with no tuition beyond enrollment and lab fees. Curtis lake Medicine creek area offers scenic views and a welcoming community for students.
Special Clothing Sale By The Right In Alliance
The Herald highlights a limited sale by The Right clothing store in Alliance led by Roy Beckwith. The piece urges readers within fifty miles to attend for deals on spring clothing, noting Beckwith as a reliable merchant and promising fair quality and pricing.
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Roy
Alliance
School to Offer Practical Training for Girls and Boys
Experienced teachers elected to lead a new school emphasizing Home Economics and Manual Training for girls and agriculture and related studies for boys. Dairying stock judging field crops soil study farm machinery grain judging breeding and animal disease topics will be taught. A literary society will promote public speaking and social life, open to students and faculty.
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College of Agriculture
Modern Main Building Sets Nebraska Benchmark in School Design
The Main Building exemplifies top state standards in architecture and interior comfort. The Dairy Cattle and Horse barn claims unique status in Nebraska, while construction continues on the Forge and Manual Training building.
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Nebraska
Evening class events gain sponsors for Fridays and Saturdays
Each class has its sponsor and the class events on Friday and Saturday evenings are carefully sponsored.
Curtis Nebraska Praised For Pleasant Surroundings In Western Nebraska
A Nebraska School of Agriculture bulletin notes Curtis or Lake City offers one of the most pleasant and picturesque settings in western Nebraska. The author, familiar with southwestern towns, asserts favorable surroundings and orderly chorus work organized for graduation credit.
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The
Nebraska School of Agriculture
Nebraska
The Farmer’s Creed
A manifesto affirming permanent agriculture with high yields and clean farming. It honors farm families and rural life, stresses education and church, community spirit, pride in home and neighbors, and the duty to improve the state’s farming and living conditions.
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Medicine Creek
Curtis Lake
Medicine Valley
Forge
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Beckwith
Relia
Ing School
Lake City
Frank I, Mann
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