Nebraska notes on land leases fairs and local events
Fifteen thousand acres near Roca outside Lincoln leased for oil drilling by E M Farris and J F C Sievers. George Jackson reports exhibit requests from Los Angeles chamber of commerce and Canada for the 1928 state fair. Monument funds for Massacre Canyon debated at 7500 to be raised locally. A freak pig born with two bodies and eight legs at R C Fisher farm. Red Cloud Farmers Union forms Farmers Mutual Gas and Oil Co with 10000 capital to serve rural customers. Meteor-like object found near Chadron normal campus and identified as likely meteor. Fire destroys C C Brittell and Lindstrom stores at Gresham causing 60000 damage. Building boom forecast for Alliance with several new structures and businesses. Lincoln Highway association backs paving across state, cost around 9000000. Nebraska roads upgrading underway. average highway maintenance 500 per mile. Bird imitations by two Hogate sisters gain attention. Wilma Ruth Hogate radio appearance. Baby with heart on right side lasts health issues but improving. Radio locates brothers Jess and John Gulthney after 42 years apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Newberry Hardware Company
Ben Anderson
A. J. Abbott
Howard King
R. W. Breuere
Nebraska Lincoln Highway Association
Omaha
Roy Cochran
Duncan
Potter
Cheyenne
Bushnell
Douglas
Dodge
North Bend
Nebraska
Wilma Ruth Hogate
Ravenna
Julia Fern
Hogate
Bob White
Wilma
York
Hielen Louise James
W. E. James
Lincoln
Helen
Jess Gulthney
Verdon
John Gulthney
St. Joseph
John Culthney
Jess Guithney
Keep up steam to meet outside competition says Seward speaker
Seward businessman David City Commercial Club secretary Seward H Hahn urged small town merchants to advertise, educate patrons, and resist new outside competition. He warned against radio merchandising and called for a strong state Chamber of Commerce to aid small towns. He warned credit issues burden merchants, citing $66,167.47 owed by 344 accounts over sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Hugo Hahn
David City Commercial Club
Seward Commercial Club
Hahn
Chamber of Commerce
Old Ohio Repository from 1822 Found in Wymore Collection
Wymore conductor B McCarty owns a rare four page issue titled The Ohio Repository dated in Canton Ohio June 6 1822. The paper records plans for steam carriages in Europe and contains prices such as flour at five dollars per barrel and whiskey at twenty five cents per gallon. Editor John Saxton notes barter subscriptions for country produce and arrears rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wymore
B. McCarty
Canton
Ohio
Ohio Repository
Havelock
John Saxton
England
Holland
France
New Orleans
Omaha's manufacturing output tops national figures
The industrial bureau of the Chamber of Commerce reports 779 plants in Omaha with an output of 380.6 million dollars, employing 26,570 people and paying 38.65 million in payroll. The packing industry leads with 197.07 million, followed by the smelting industry at 47.73 million in business volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Industrial Bureau of Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska Farmers Plan Acreage in 1928 Survey
Nebraska farmers show little change in 1928 planting plans according to a state and federal survey. Corn and oats near full intentions. barley up. potatoes reduced with some western growers cutting acreage and a portion of winter wheat to be abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Federal Bureau of Agriculture Statistics
Nebraska
More Beans In Platte Valley
Farmers in the North Platte Valley plan a large bean acreage for 1928. Many repeat contracts from last year, while others prepare to raise acres independently. Some growers lost profits due to improper handling after harvest. stacking soon after cutting could have saved the crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte Valley Alliance
North Platte Valley
Nebraska
One Million Brood Sows Used to Raise Five Million Pigs
Lincoln extension service data from 466 hog raisers shows 1,060,000 brood sows produce a 5,000,000 pig crop. Pigs per sow reach 78 out of 100 farrowed with 8,000 sows averaging 6.7 pig litters. Pigs weigh 175 pounds at six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Nebraska
Extension Service
State Agricultural College At
Lincoln
Attractive Narrow Lot House Design by William A. Radford
Inquires about home building are invited to William A. Radford of Chicago. The design features a six room house 22 by 29 feet with a 21 foot porch, shingled exterior, full basement, and a plan showing living room kitchen washroom and three bedrooms with bath.
Farm Family Home Design Adopts Medium Size
A suburban roof option suits farm families seeking a medium sized home at a reasonable cost. The design emphasizes large comfortable rooms and all modern conveniences to meet rural household needs.
Mer Gale Jersey Sire Majesty Tops Dairying elite
United States Department of Agriculture notes Mer Gale farms Meredith New York own Dairylike Majesty sire of Dairylike Madcap national Jersey champion. Majesty boasts 125 daughters on Register of Merit with gold and silver awards. average progeny yields far above national dairy average. Also discusses seed cleaning benefits in grain farming and dockage costs for weed seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Jersey
Mer Gale Farms
Meredith
N. Y
Dairylike Majesty
American Jersey Cattle Club
New York
Breeders’ Association
Doorways Through Time in Colonial Homes
The article traces doors as a vital design element from early colonial houses to later wealthier homes. It links door style to history and social life, noting plain planks for protection against Indians, later ornamented with head bits and ring pulls, and skilled carving by shipyard craftsmen for mansions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Colonies
Bell Transformer Replaces Dry Cells in Home Wiring
The bell and buzzer transformer cuts older battery use by converting 110 volt lighting current to the low voltages needed for home bells and buzzers. This device enables widespread, reliable operation of signaling systems in well wired houses.
Gumwood Interior Trim Promises Distinctive Home Paneling
Gumwood offers beautiful hardwood paneling for living rooms dining rooms or libraries at a budget friendly price. Its soft natural coloration and delicate figure enhance decor with options for natural finish or customization to suit any decorative scheme.
Cardboard House Models Aid Early Visualization
Cardboard models of projected homes help owners visualize an architectural work and preset its lines and proportions before construction. Builders create the models using working drawings as templates, saving money that would be spent on later changes during the building process.
Doors From The Past Now Sold For Modern Homes
From across the country visitors study classic doors while manufacturers supply stock doors and millwork in colonial and other established styles. Faithful copies are affordable for the average homebuilder and can add character to plain houses through attractive doorways.
Dampness Prevention in Brick Masonry
The article explains keeping dampness out of brick homes by using quality bricks and waterproofing in the mortar. With proper attention brick construction becomes impervious to moisture and its damaging effects.
Tile Fireplaces and Sinks Gain Decorative Ciling Backing
Decorative and easier to clean backing now boosts tile fireplaces stoves and kitchen sinks through the introduced Ciling material.
Gumwood Finishes Highlight Fine Finishing Qualities
Wood proves highly adaptable for fine finishing due to uniform cell structure that resists absorption. Sipgum grades suit built-in breakfast nooks and service cabinets for gray ivory or white enamel. Plain gumwood in natural finish hides fingerprints and stays easy to maintain.
Real estate treated as merchandise in financing view
Real estate is described as another form of merchandise for borrowing, comparable to trade acceptances, stocks, bonds, contracts, and other securities used in business finance.
Cleaning Seed Grain by Use of Fanning Mill
Wise farmers are making provision for cleaning seed grain. They should plant the plump solid grains for strong germination and a good start. A fanning mill is valuable equipment for every progressive farmer and pays many times over in improved yields.
Machine Shed Pays Big Interest to Any Farmer
Wisconsin Circular No. 110 argues that a $400 implement shed that is weather tight yields 22 percent annual return while well housed machinery worth $1,000 loses only $90 in depreciation yearly. Poor housing raises depreciation to $180, halving machine life.
General Chick Feeding Demands Careful Study Before Chicks Ordered
Prospective owners should learn about chick feeding before ordering from a hatchery or incubator eggs. Even experienced poultrymen benefit from reviewing feeding knowledge and new developments. Chickens of all ages eat small amounts, but properly balanced rations yield strong results, warranting careful study.
Feed and Water Supply Needed by Ducklings
Ducklings require shade during hot days to prevent heat stress and fits from digestive disorders. Provide plenty of green feed, avoid running water, and supply drinking water in deep dishes so they can immerse heads and rinse eyes. The described feeding method should yield good results.
Fertilizers Saving Labor and Freight to All Farmers
United States Department of Agriculture chemist B. E. Brown notes concentrated fertilizers offer time money and labor savings. One pound of concentrated fertilizer carries as much plant food as two pounds of standard fertilizer reducing freight handling hauling and storage. Maine experiments show yields comparable to or higher than conventional mixes, with Irish Cobbler yields up to 360 bushels per acre. Caution urged for light soils requiring further study before wide adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
B. E. Brown
Bureau of Chemistry and Soils
Brown
Maine Agricultural Experiment Station
New Jersey Poultry Campaign War on Worms and Disease
The New Jersey State Agricultural College promotes a disease control campaign with eight guidelines. Emphasized are early hatch timing for eggs, clean brooder houses, clean range or confinement, separation of stock, screen manure pits, wire dropping boards, and daily cleaning of dropping boards to reduce worm and disease risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey State Agricultural College
New Jersey
Gapeworm Threat Tied to Turkeys For Chicks Safety
United States Department of Agriculture warns gapeworm control hinges on keeping chicks away from turkeys and brooding on clean ground. Turkeys may carry gapeworms without symptoms. outbreaks often involve farms with existing turkey presence. Replacing ground with freshly plowed, parasite-free soil reduces eggs from roundworm and tapeworm. use clean ground yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Agricultural Notes on Crops and Farm Practices
Agricultural notes discuss fresh water and salt in seasons, compare sweet and red clover, note red clover as hayworthy, advise on carrot and soil quality, test brooder stoves long before chicks, mix cats and rope for hog pasture, oat straw as roughage with other feeds, soy bean as legume tolerant of acidic land, corn pickers remove weeds and husks, and livestock feed considerations.
Horses Must Toned Up for Hard Spring Work
A. L. Harvey of the University of Minnesota urges horse owners to prep for spring tasks. Start wintered horses on a small grain ration, gradually increase, and ease into light work. To prevent shoulder galls, wash shoulders with salt water after removing the collar and wipe the collar. clean and oil harness thoroughly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Harvey
Animal Husbandry Division
University of Minnesota
Poultry Care Tips For Healthy Chicks And Egg Production
Practical guidance on chick rearing and housing from lighting and feeding to roosting, milks, mashes, and shelter. Advises against early darkness, emphasizes continuous feeding, introduces blue flashlight culling, and notes flock separation and weather impacts on egg output.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roca
E. M. Farris
Joplin
J. F. C. Sievers
George Jackson
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Department of Agriculture
Canada
Massacre Canyon
A. C. Shellenberger
Congressional Committee
R. C. Fisher
Pierce
Red Cloud
Chadron Normal
Donald Slattery
BE. N. Slattery
Chadron
C. A. Philpott
Chadron Normal Physics Department
C. C. Brittell Furniture
Gresham
Brittel
Lindstrom General
W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Dath
Eloy
Rapler
United States
Northwest
Plymouth Rock
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