Fight Plan to Eradicate Barberry Bushes
The USDA and 13 northern and central states plan a two year effort to end black stem rust by eradicating the common barberry bush. A $500,000 grant for 1923, $125,000 contingent on state and private funds, supports surveying from the Ohio River to the Rocky Mountains with federal aid shifting to states after completion in 1924.
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Minneapolis
United States Department of Agriculture
Conference For the
Congress
Ohio River
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Illnois
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
French Felons Wear Masks From Cells In Prison Reform
Prison authorities ban speaking during exercise hours and require all inmates to wear hoods covering their faces when leaving cells to communicate through facial contortions.
Relics of Bluff Dwellers Unearthed in Ozarks Expedition
Excavators from the Museum of the American Indian Heye foundation probe limestone bluffs along the White and Cowskin rivers in Missouri and Arkansas uncovering ancient Ozark bluff dwellers relics from over a thousand years past. M R Harrington leads the dig as dust and masks mark the fragile uncovering process.
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Elk Springs
Ozarks
Missouri
Arkansas
Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation
M. R. Harrington
Ozark Bluff
Ancient Ozark rock shelters yield prehistoric Indian relics
archaeologists led by Harrington uncover dry cave deposits along the upper White river in Missouri revealing 300 to 400 year old Osage related artifacts and even older bluff dwellers remains. finds include baskets textiles wooden implements and pottery preserved by overhanging rock formations. expedition began after Harrington’s 1914 visit to Dr. Barnard and resumed in May 1922 from the museum.
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Cowskin
Elk River
Mr. Harrington
Ozarks
Harrington
Senecc
W. C. Barnard
Utah
New Mexico
White River
Nebraska news in condensed form in 1924 era style
Wymore plans July 4 celebration as county towns report bets on auto totals in Hall county up 00 from last year. Statewide notes include fire department in Brock Nemaha county, homecoming in Fremont armed with 5000 funds, and nomination petitions for Henry Ford.
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Hall County
Omaha
William Rothschild
Chamber of Commerce
Beatrice
Neligh
Kearney
Ho. Carrier
Bridegport
Victoria Springs
Custer County
Owen Frank
The
State University
John Hinckley
Reading
Goose Hill
Nebraska City
S. IE. Michelson
Grand Island
Evalyn Maddock
J. H. Prather
Fairbury
Albert Ballenger
York County Commercial Club
Cherokee In
Harvey Heath
Nebraska
Arbor Lodge
Henry Armbursa
Sheridan County
IF. L. Neely
Wayne
Neely
Frank Kennedy
Lincoln
California
Memorial Stadium
Bears
Henry Ford, Dearborn
Mich
Progressive Party
Grand Council of the Negal Arcanui
Masonic
Fremont
Chester
Lucrecia Tp, Crozier
Webster County
Guide Rock
Doane College
Nebraska Congregational School
Crete
Greater Doane
College Chapel
Pierce
Commercial Club
Wymore
Joseph Prasek
America
C. J. Warner
Waverly
University of Nebraska Agricultural College
Fred Fans
Phil Sheriagan
World- Herald
Roy M. Harrup
Henry Ford
United States
Charles W. Wool
Two Flat Makes Good Investment
Two flat houses offer income with two separate living quarters on each floor. The design uses narrow city lots well with sun parlors as integral spaces, light and ventilation emphasized, and emphasis on upkeep, landscaping, and affordable initial payments backed by mortgage.
Jungle Death Watch Maintained at Toledo Zoo
Sahara the tiger keeps vigil over two lifeless cubs in Toledo's Walbridge Park Zoo den. Keeper Louis Scherer notes the mother’s protective, grieving behavior as King roars in fury and the lion house remains locked to all but staff.
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Toledo
Walbridge Park Zoo
Sahara
Cleveland Zoo
King
Monson
Sabara
Louis Scherer
Ton House
Scherer
Russian State Bank Turns Majestic Gold Hoard Saga
A historical report highlights the Soviet State Bank amassing ten million dollars in bullion and a growing reserve fund over a year. It notes the bank’s foreign exchange monopoly and profits from converting checks into real currency, with Americans receiving cash rather than paper rubles.
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Moscow
Blind Swede’s Lamp Mimics Sunlight for Color Accuracy
Stockholm reports a new artificial daylight lamp developed by the Aga company led by Nobel laureate Dr. Gustaf Dalen. The filtered light from a high quality optical glass bulb matches sunlit colors better than varying daylight. Dr. Dalen, who is blind, coined the invention after work on an automatic light buoy.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Aga
Gustaf Dalen
Dalen
Doctor Dalen
Aga” Company
Egg Noggle Renamed After 31 Eggs Breakfast Feat
Warren G. Noggle of Wheatland California formerly of Cascade Idaho now goes by Egg Noggle after winning the University of Idaho Beta Theta Pi egg eating contest. He ate 31 soft boiled eggs for breakfast along with a bowl of breakfast food half a grapefruit one orange and toast in Moscow Idaho.
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Moscow
Idaho
Warren G. Noggle
Wheatland
Cal
Cascade
Noggle
University of Idaho
Beta Theta PI Fraternity
June as a traditional month for marriage
The statement notes that June’s prominence for weddings traces to ancient Greek and Roman practices. It highlights a historical belief tying marriage customs to the month’s favored status in antiquity.
Acquitted of Murder in 1878 Lumberton Case
J B Kemp of Lumberton Delaware was found not guilty of the murder of Daniel E MacNeil on August 15 1878 after a 29 minute jury deliberation. Kemp claimed self defense and Malcolm MacNeil the slain man’s brother testified to the events.
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Lumberton
Del
J. B. Kemp
Daniel E. MacNeil
Kemp
Malcolm MacNeil
Nebraska Easter storm marked 50th anniversary
The 1873 Easter storm swept Nebraska from April 13 to 15 with 60 to 70 mph winds, destroying sod houses and killing many, as pioneers endured harsh conditions. The event extended into Dakotas and Texas, later commemorated as a major meteorological disturbance alongside later blizzards and heat waves.
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Nebraska
Dakota
Texas
Gasoline From Coal Process Described By Scientist
Dr. F. Bergius outlined a method to convert soft coal into liquid oil at Birmingham University. By applying very high pressure and hydrogen gas, about 90 percent liquid oil can be produced, with potential to create petrol and other mineral oils. Hydrogen is typically sourced by electrolyzing water.
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Nebraska
McPherson
Lincoln
Devel
Cheyenne
Kimball
Dawson
Keith
Senate
Arthur and Banner
John Munich
Moe
Fremont
Rex Moe
Morton
Arbor Lodge
Nebraska City
J. Sterling Morton
State University Extension Division
University of Nebraska
Pawnee City
Harold Lloyd
Cornell
Trenton
Mining Society of the University of Birmingham
F. Bergius
Britain
Delilah and Samson Hair Shear Plot
Delilah, a Philistine mistress, betrays Samson after bribery by Philistine rulers. He reveals his strength lies in his uncut hair, and Delilah cuts it while he sleeps, leading to his capture by enemies.
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Delilah
Samson
Jam Pot Warnings Rally Against High Shelf Storage
A Buffalo Express letter urges households to avoid storing jam or preserves on high shelves. The writer argues that careless handling by juveniles can dislodge tall jam pots, posing injury risks and calls for safer, lower storage practices.
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Buffalo Express
Climate Has Not Changed Through Vast Earth History
Geologists claim Earth’s climate remained within life supporting bounds for about one billion years. Fossil evidence from ancient sedimentary rocks shows life similar to today’s, requiring oxygen and water and moderate temperatures. The sun’s energy and atmospheric composition stayed roughly the same, raising questions about long term climate stability.
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Lfe
Earth
Ellisworth Huntington
Harper's Magazine
First Ape Rickets Case Found From 2000 B C
The bones of an ape kept in a Theban temple around 2000 B C show the first known example of rickets. The discovery offers insight into ancient disease in early humans and primates.
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Near East Relief
Nazareth
News OF Nebraska
William Elsesser
Burlington Roundhouse
Kansas City
Bassett
Peter Houseman
Barneston
J. G. Dell & Son
Rockford
Gage County
George Zuehlke
Palmer
Zuehike
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
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