Potato Growers Hold Convention in Kimball Nebraska
The 1920 Nebraska Potato Improvement Association meeting in Kimball drew about 100 growers. A. J. Lawrence won the Alliance cooperative delegate and invited a 1921 gathering. Topics included the Alliance exchange, seed potatoes, and the Nebraska grading law with proposed four grades. Kimball county led the potato show. Council Bluffs hosts a Midwest horticulture show with Nebraska exhibits planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Potato Improvement Association
Kimball
Enid
A. J. Lawrence
Nebraska Potato Growers’ Co-Operative Exchange
Alliance
United States Department of Agriculture
Potato Exchange
William Stuart
Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
H. O. Werner
Nebraska College of Agriculture
R. F. Howard
College of Agriculture Department of Horticulture
Council Bluffs
Kimball County
Scotts Bluff
Dawes
Cheyenne
Apples price shift from box to basket by season
Farmer's Union notes prices rising from 1.75 dollars per box to 2.75 dollars per basket as harvest moves into fall and winter seasons. The change affects shoppers stocking produce through cooler months.
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Farmer's Union
Timorous Money Fears Conspiracy Claims
A whimsical observation notes currency fearing exposure as a two dollar bill pair seems to risk accusations of undermining national peace and dignity. The quip plays on money’s perceived timidity and covert plots.
Precinct Worker Predicts Result With Wife’s Report
An elderly precinct worker known for foretelling outcomes within ten votes held his figures this year until his wife completed a supplementary report, delaying final tally confirmation.
Railroad Notes on Staff Movements and Illnesses
Rail workers list numerous health related lay offs and returns to duty. Fireman Swaloda remains on stele list while MeJilton and Fowler recover from illness. Engineers Bennett, Shawver, Cody, White, and Stanford shift, lay off, or report back after sickness. many travel to join duties or visit relatives. Additional notes cover hires, transfers, and family illness affecting crew rosters.
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Swaloda
M. A. Wilson
O. K
W. L. Douglas
Ardmore
A. J. Warden
Broken Bow
Ravenna
Stanford
P. H. Brennan
Bridgeport
Ruth
Omaha
L. J. Bromley
Newcastle
Wyo
Homer
E. C. Witham
Cole
Pete Steve Mullen
P. S. Abar
Virgil Snow
F. T. Harvey
Central City
William Hunzicker
Alliance Chiropractic Office Changes Hands
Dr. Annie G. Jeffrey completes arrangements to turn the Alliance office over to Dr. Smith forming Jeffrey & Smith chiropractors. Dr. Jeffrey departs for Casper Wyoming as Dr. Smith, well recommended, aims to match prior high efficiency and service. he will meet inquiries about chiropractic care. Also note Philip M. Thomas, of the Thomas Boys, travels from Douglas Wyoming to Lincoln and back to their Douglas winter home. he will work for the State Journal in Lincoln during the winter.
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Annie G. Jeffrey
Alliance
Dr. Smith
Jeffrey & Smith, Chiropractors
Jeffrey
Casper
Wyo
Smith
Philip M. Thomas
J F Lawrence Chosen As Alliance Manager For Potato Exchange
The Chadron press touts J F Lawrence of Lincoln as the right man for the Alliance general manager post at the Nebraska Potato Growers' Co Operative Exchange. Lawrence, previously with the university extension service, will replace S O Sawyer who resigned due to his wife’s illness. Lawrence has long ties to Chadron and western Nebraska.
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Chadron
J. F. Lawrence
Lincoln
Alliance
Nebraska Potato Growers’ Co-Operative Exchange
Lawrence
the Chronicle
Nebraska University College of Agriculture
Nebraska
S. O. Sawyer
Rushville
Jim
High School Elocution Honors Students With Fields Program
The elocution class under Mrs Inez Dunning presented a Eugene Fields program Friday morning highlighting polished training. Performers included Marie Howe Ruth Stanton Margaret Schill and others with pieces such as The Little Blue Pigeon and Seeing Things at Night. Mr Prince convened a basketball meeting for interested girls Monday with practice to begin that night. A football banquet is under discussion by the high school students.
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Inez Dunning
Eugene Fields
Marie Howe
Ruth Stanton
Margaret Schill
Margaret Beal
Field
Helen Young
Edna Hiles
Mr. Prince
Bayard Hosts Sidney Game Attended by Prince and Seven
Mr. Prince and seven others including Leonard Pate Lester Cross Seth Jotter Ralph Garvin Frank Dailey and Lee Strong went to Bayard to watch the Bayard versus Sidney game played Friday afternoon. Coach Prince led the first team.
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Mr. Prince
Leonard Pate
Lester Cross
Seth Jotter
Ralph Garvin
Frank Dailey
Lee Strong
Bayard
Sidney
Sidney trip and Bridgeport football double header
The first team will depart for Sidney on Thursday to play Friday afternoon. The second team, with Coach Chase, heads to Bridgeport for the return game. Miss Hazel Bishop was absent Monday morning due to illness. Mrs. H. T. Davis leaves Wednesday for Alliance to join her husband, who has taken a job with Alliance Drug co. The Davises have lived here a year and a half and will be missed. Try The Herald Want Ads.
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Secnd
Chase
Bridgeport
Hazel Bishop
Scotterluff Star-Herald
H. T. Davis
Alliance
Alliance Drug Company
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West Third Street
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Bell Systems
Io Ree
Webraska Telephone Company
Prince
Will
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the Herald
James T. Pierce
Joydvisoj Oyd
Wysney
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