08 May 1919
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Newspaper
Dakota City County Herald
Location
Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
1
A compilation of quick notes from various papers reports on local people trips moves and events. Names include Cora Midkiff J Smith HH Rixon W W Pounds and many residents visiting relatives or attending funerals or birthdays across Sioux City Pender Newcastle Ponca Wayne Laurel and surrounding towns.
Norval Church of Homer recently discharged from the U S army visited his brother John and family in the area. Several residents and visitors from nearby towns are mentioned, including Bert McEntaffer of Boone Iowa selling a Main street house to J R Tessier and Jack Christopherson sending word from Germany. John B Bubb, 68, dies in LeMars Iowa after long Dakota county residence and hotel management. Local social activity spans church notes, Odd Fellows events, and Rotary talks on Brest wartime conditions and hospital service in France.
A theater landlady is robbed by a pistol-wielding bandit during a late lecture show at the Princess theater. Police pursue the car and name possible suspects as a recall movement targets Mayor Short over labor union dealings and public stance.
Home Demonstration notes by Miss Florence Atwood describe enlisting boys and girls into clubs to boost food production and conservation. Free lessons in agriculture and home economics will be mailed to members. Three promotions exist: membership advancement and service. Nebraska State Fair offers 600 in cash prizes and six roving cups to motivate completion. Volunteers listed include Robert Blessing Charles Heermann Warren Fisher Maynard Gribble Harry Larson Helen Nelson Helen Sierk Ernest Sierk.
A government approved system distributed by the University Extension Service and Department of Rural Economics helps farmers determine actual income and profit. It includes year start and end inventories, records receipts and disbursements, and reports profit and loss.
An ad from Neiowanger Pharmacy promotes sale of paints and varnishes for home improvement. It highlights ready supplies at the local store and encourages customers to shop for finishing coatings. The notice emphasizes household remodeling and paint products.
A United States Department of Agriculture bulletin argues that proper repair of threshing machines and grain separators prevents grain waste and time loss. It urges farmers to obtain Bulletin 1036, Care and Repair of Farm Im ple ments, from the Extension Service at University Farm Lincoln.
The University of Nebraska marks fifty years with a semi centennial program during commence ment week. A Lancaster County Nebraska University Club will host out of town graduates, and tickets for the pageant of freedom and oratorio are available through the registrar. Festivities include exhibits, reunions, tours, and a May 26 commencement with Maj Gen Leonard Wood slated as speaker.
The Horticultural department at the University of Nebraska plans a potato field and bin inspection program to identify good seed stock. Eligible growers meeting preset requirements will be listed as recommended seed producers. Applications are available from the Horticultural Department at University Farm Lincoln.
The University Extension Service notes women can use last year's summer fabrics to craft collar and cuff sets yokeas and vestees and other accessories. Two or more colors may be combined with dyes to create stylish items. From unused materials households can trim costs for 1919 fashion trends.
A Farm Bureau News summary cites Indiana Experiment Station data on tractor use. It lists farm sizes from under 100 to over 500 acres and reports repair and fuel costs per acre, days of engine use per year, and perceived power replacements, noting mixed profitability and varied operating practices among farmers.
Marguerite Schreiner is principal as the senior class plans a Wednesday evening program for juniors. Dakota City beat South Sioux 6 to 4 last Thursday and Poncas 8 to 7 on Monday. Eighth grade plans May 22 examinations. officers listed. Third and fourth graders presented two plays last Thursday. A piano purchase was decided with rent already paid contributing toward cost.
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