14 Aug 1974
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1974
Page
1
The market shows mixed price movements across grains cattle and hogs with readings in early ranges. Cattle and calves total around 4 000 with steers and heifers mostly steady and high end prime or choice lots noted, hogs around 3 500 head with wide spreads and lambs showing higher slaughter values. Estimated receipts Thursday list cattle and calves 1 20, hogs 5 000, sheep 300.
A damaged OCR item shows a local posting about postage paid, publication days, and mail delivery in Nebraska and other states. It mentions holidays such as Independence Day and Thanksgiving, with reference to addresses and accounts, but the text is garbled and hard to decipher.
Two drivers were hurt in a Tuesday collision at 17th Street and 18th Avenue with Thomas M. Riley and David A. Meyer sustaining arm and head injuries. both stayed at the scene as vehicle damage reached 200 dollars. A separate crash at 10th Avenue and 2nd Street damaged two cars including Kenneth B. Plagee and Bruce Wilkinson with 150 dollars in damage. A third incident at 18th Street and 25th Avenue involved Doris M. Seslak and Mary K. Stradley with 90 dollars in damage. Georgetown University founded in 178 at Washington is noted as the nation’s oldest human Catholic university.
A jagged horoscope column offers zodiac guidance with garbled phrases and stray names. Aries hints at a quarrel with a painter while Taurus is urged to manage coworker friction. Gemini notes monetary concerns and patience, while several signs face social risk, focus, and practical plans amid messy, unclear prose.
The Loup Power District reported survey results at a board meeting showing most customers express confidence. In four-county areas 92 percent feel informed about district activities, 57.6 percent rate service good to excellent, and a majority oppose higher electric rates for environmental upgrades.
Platte County saw 1973-74 filings reach 4 781 as part of Nebraska county workload. Hall County topped with 11 900. Lincoln 11 295. Cass 5 938. Lancaster 5 602. Dodge 5 821. Sarpy 6 949. Counties differ by case types. Lincoln and Omaha courts absorb traffic and civil work.
An advertisement-style fragment touts a dental powder as essential for health and teeth replacement. It urges readers to consult a dentist and promises benefits from using FASTEETH powder, mentioning deities and figures in a sensational tone. The text is garbled but centers on dental care and claimed health effects.
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