Robert W Furnas and the Rise of Nebraska Farming
A biographical sketch of Robert W. Furnas of Brownville highlighting his role in transforming Nebraska from a frontier desert myth to a farming powerhouse. It notes his 1856 founding of the Nebraska Advertiser, promotion of winter wheat, tree planting, sugar beets, and alfalfa, and his influence on state agricultural data and policy.
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Nebraska
Rankin
Great American Desert
Robert W. Furnas
Furnas
Brownville
A. Sheldon
Nebraska State Historical Society
Mr. Sheldon
United States Army
Lincoln
West Blue
Beaver Crossing
Salt Basin
Prairies
Plains
Nebraska Advertiser
Nebraska Territory
State Historical Society
Moore
The
Advertiser
Board of Agriculture
Commercial
Samuel Aughey
State University
Governor Furnas
Nebraska Board of Agriculture
Nebraska Horticultural and Society
New Orleans
Chicago
Commonwealth
Nebraskans Show Growth in One Family Home Ownership
A federal survey of 1924 building activity in Nebraska finds more one family dwellings than in two decades, signaling a home ownership trend. It notes higher costs for single family homes but argues ownership supports comfort and region growth, with mentions of Furnas and Nebraska history efforts.
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Federal
Department of Labor
Nebraska
Western States
Continental
United States
Census Bureau
Seasonal good things and apple pie delights
The article offers home cooking ideas and recipes for fruit dishes and desserts. It includes tomato cocktails, fish pudding, creamed eggs with onion, Mexican eggs, and a guide to using Duchess apples for canning and sauces. Also describes a roll jelly cake recipe and serving tips for apple desserts.
Dainty white knit slipons and coats from Paris fashion
Julia Botomley notes Paris influence in 1925 fall wear featuring white knitted slip-ons, lightweight sweaters, and utility coats. She highlights V-neck and turtleneck jumpers, embroidery touches, patch pockets, double breasted coats, and tailored finishes in worsted, rayon, mohair blends.
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Paris
Milady
Exports from Nebraska Rise Sharply in Early 1925
Nebraska’s exports in the first quarter of 1925 totaled 6.61 million dollars, about 1.7 million more than the same period in 1924 when shipments reached 4.85 million. Wheat lead the gains with 1.76 million dollars. ham, shoulders, bacon, animal oils, fats and greases, and flour also shipped in large quantities abroad.
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Nebraska
Department of Commerce
Wheat Smut Takes Toll Treat Seed to Eliminate It
Western two thirds of the state suffered wheat smut losses this season with yield drops up to one fourth and in some cases one half or more. Seed treatment with formaldehyde or copper carbonate dust can prevent losses. copper carbonate dust is cited as simple and safe. The Agricultural College in Lincoln can provide more information.
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Agricultural College
Barberry Eradication Effort Aids Nebraska Wheat
Nebraska survey identifies nearly 100000 barberry bushes destroyed to curb the barberry rust threat. Officials say eliminating the bushes prevents substantial wheat losses, with estimated damages of about 1,000,000 dollars avoided.
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Nebraska
Land marks mark German standstill in World War I
The Ypres league and Belgian government installed 240 granite memorials from the Swiss frontier to Belgium coast to honor the limit of the German advance. Seven stones lie in the Ypres salient with inscriptions in English French and Flemish.
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Belgium
Ypres
Flanders
Sanctuary Wood
Kitchener Wood
Bois de Cuisinier
Phobias and Their Fear Names
The text lists phobias with definitions for astrophobia agoraphobia claustrophobia musophobia pyrophobia and anthrophobia noting their fear of light fire open spaces pollution society and crowds.
Heavy Load for Earth The Woolworth Building Weight
The Woolworth Building in New York is estimated to weigh about 206 million pounds. This figure reflects the massive scale of the early skyscraper and its construction materials.
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Woolworth
New York
Luxurious Chinese Brocade Telephone Address Book
A fine phone accessory described as a luxurious add on to the telephone features Chinese brocade binding with an inset carved white jade. The overall effect is presented as truly lovely and desirable.
Neckline Shapes Suited to Face Types
A pointed neckline flatters a round face and a slightly boat shaped neckline suits irregular features, offering guidance on choosing necklines to complement facial shapes.
Afternoon Toilets Feature Unusual Color Pairings
Some formal afternoon outfits highlight bold color contrasts with stockings and gloves. Black suede shoes with jet buckles accompany pale yellow stockings and natural shade chamois gloves.
Polka Dot Revival Inspires New Fashion Ensembles
The revival of a polka dot foulard influences two piece costumes blousex and ensembles in a period fashion scene.
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the Advertiser
Farmer’s Department
Brownville Advertiser
Mississippi
Ric I Ag
Rogert W Furnas
Historical Society
Western Newspaper Union
Zephyr
Suim
Julia Botomley
Mark
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