Remembering the 52nd Anniversary Battle of Pawnees and Sioux
An account of the 52nd anniversary peacepipe ceremony at Trenton Nebraska where Pawnees from Oklahoma and Sioux from South Dakota joined in a peace ritual near the old battlefield. The recollection recounts Sky Chief's death, Fighting Bear's stand, a brutal canyon retreat, and the ensuing rescue efforts and aftermath for the Pawnee tribe.
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United States
Trenton
Nebr
Okahoma
South Dakota
William H Smith
J. W. Williamson
Mr. Williamson
Sky Chief
Terra Recekons
Skeede
Fighting Bear
Snow Flake
Ralph Weeks
Oklahoma
Pawnees
Red Willow Creek
Pratt
Unusual Swords Collection Displayed by Nebraska Man
Clyde Burge of Columbus Nebraska shows a diverse sword collection including a Waterloo blade, Revolutionary War naval sword, Civil War pieces, and a curved Indian scimiter reflecting regional history. A Civil War era sword gifted by a Nashville boy to his grandfather honors a captain, linking family memory with armed history.
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Webraskan
Clyde Burge
Columbus
Nebr
Burge
India
Naval
Nashville, Tenn
Lnd
Nebraska Woman Receives Letter by Air Drop
A Nebraska woman received a letter that was dropped from a large army bombing plane as it passed overhead. The event drew attention for its unusual delivery method and the surprised recipient.
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Nebraska
Weeds Late Season Benefit For Young Vines
Weeds late in the season may help young vineyards by hardening the tender wood and shaping vines for winter. Do not stimulate growth late in fall as it will freeze. Cultivation to mid summer or heavy straw mulch aids vigorous growth in year one.
Letter dropped by parachute from six plane fleet over Nebraska
A six plane government air fleet flew over Nebraska and dropped a dispatch letter to Mrs. I. L. Flo of Sidney. The letter came from her son Lieut. Leonard Flo, an aviation officer at Selfridge Field Michigan, who had it carried to Sidney by Lieut. Frank Hunter. The parcel was enclosed in a government dispatch box.
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Plum Creek
Red Willow Creek
Arapahoe
Plum Creek Station
Barclay White
Omaha
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Silver Creek
Genoa
Nick Gains
Gains
Express
I. L. Flo
Sidney
Nebr
Nebraska
Flo
Leonard Flo
Selfridge Field
Mich
Frank Hunter
Hunter
Egg grading advised to improve farm egg quality and prices
W F Lapp urges simple two grade system for eggs sold to dealers. No 4 good eggs and No 2 small dirty cracked eggs. emphasizes proper cure, storage, handling, uniform shell color, and standard breeding. Grading aimed to lift farmer earnings and reduce breakage.
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W. F. Lapp
Cotlege
Lice and Mite Control Boosts Egg Production
Poultry health guide recommends treating hens for lice and mites to maintain egg output. Sodium fluoride via pinch method costs about 35 cents per pound for about 100 birds and kills lice in four to five days. To fend off mites, use old auto crankcase oil thinned with kerosene and spray roosting and nesting areas now to prevent winter infestations.
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D. H. Hall
Clemson College
Green Food for Poultry While Confined
The article advises two yards per flock to supply green feed for confined fowls. Grow greens in one plot while the other regrows, enabling large amounts of greens at low cost. It notes clover-rich grass plots boost laying and health due to higher nitrogen and lime, with clover favored over mixed grasses.
Oats as Summer Feed for Chickens
Oats prove good summer feed for chickens and are less heart-trying than corn. Ground oats prevent crop bound and reduce digestion issues from whole grain. Breeders advise grinding oats for safer, more efficient feeding during range foraging.
Animal protein in mash boosts farm egg production
The article advocates adding animal protein to farm feed, highlighting milk as the best single source and noting higher egg output when milk is combined with fresh meat, meat scraps, or tankage. It warns to use taint and disease free meat and to ensure quality prior to feeding.
Second Floor Plan by William A Radford
William A Radford presents a Dutch colonial house plan featuring a gambrel roof and shingled walls. The design emphasizes space with a symmetrical window layout, a low foundation, two porches, and a concrete brick garage matching the home’s style. Interior highlights include a central hall, large living room with fireplace, dining room, pantry, and upper bedrooms with ample closets and a balcony.
Comfort and Utility of Proper Home Wiring
Comfort and convenience far exceed cost as proper lighting and well placed switches reduce eyestrain. The practical utility of complete wiring makes daily housework easier for the housekeeper, with usefulness hard to measure in dollars.
Summer Porch Adds to Home Comfort
The summer porch serves as a bridge between indoors and the outdoors and should be an attractive retreat. White posts and railings suit best, with bright color accents in furniture, cushions, and rugs. Ceiling is often light blue, awnings should harmonize, and decorative items like boxes and baskets are painted to blend with the scheme.
Coal Chute Modern Copper Steel Shield
A coal chute with a frame and bottom pressed from a single piece of copper steel offers protection to the building from damage and defacement.
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William H. Smith
Republican River
Buéalo
Platt
Indian Office
Republican
Frenchman Rivers
Mr. Platt
John
Byfield
Frank Byfield
SKY
Pawnee
Iron Crow Scour
Iso
Dev
Bev RM
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
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