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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1926
Page
6
The 1927 Nebraska State Fair is fixed for September 4 to 9. Numerous agricultural events span Nebraska from Grand Island poultry shows to county clerks conventions in Omaha and the Federation of Nebraska Retailers in Lincoln.
Western Nebraska farmers will meet in Chadron December 15 16 and 17 to discuss improved farming practices and diversification on the plains. Lectures cover potatoes alfalfa sweet clover crops soils fruit growing woodlots and poultry raising with University of Nebraska specialists and fruit seed and apple shows planned by regional associations.
Western Nebraska farmers wage war on coyote packs overrunning Kimball Garden Devel Morrill Dawes and Banner counties. Hundreds of coyotes have been killed this fall while many remain at large in broken hills districts. Cheyenne county hunters brought 58 coyote hides to the county courthouse for bounty as packs grow larger threatening stock and poultry.
The Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs schedules district conventions. First district meets March 30 to April 1 at Peru. Second district March 29 to 30 with location TBA. Third district April 6 to 8 in Norfolk. Fourth district April 19 to 21 in Fairbury. Fifth district April 26 to 28 in McCook. Sixth district May 3 to 5 in Gibbon.
The budget sent to Congress by President Coolidge provides $131,500 for the Genoa Indian school to cover superintendent pay and other expenses for 475 students. Repairs total $19,060 including $4,000 for sewerage extension. $22,000 is allocated for the Winnebago hospital.
A state historical society finds a new archival typewritten copy in English and Bohemian of a book by Rose Rosicky describing Bohemian settlements in each Nebraska county. The work chronicles achievements honors and distinctions of Bohemian descendants, numbering over 65 000 in the state.
Dempster company workers will start a city test well northwest of town near Zimmerman springs, close to the current Zimmerman farm wells. The move aims to evaluate local water supply potential in the area.
Robert Graham of Alliance says the Nebraska Stock Growers Association will ask the legislature to boost protection for western cattle owners and expand the cattle brand inspection zone. A 60 member committee adopted resolutions calling for maintaining 92 enforcement officers against cattle theft.
The U S Department of Agriculture in co operation with the Nebraska Soil Survey reports a soil survey of Merrick County. The 49 page text and a large colored map detail soil types and extents. Free copies are available while supplies last by writing to the department in Washington D C.
Farmers north of Hastings report a surge in horse deaths over two weeks attributed to corn stalk disease. State veterinarian Dr. C H Hays was asked to inspect, with some owners blaming roaming neighbor horses in fields for the losses.
William A. Radford offers free advice on building for readers. The article advocates colonial style homes with balanced exteriors and clapboard siding, noting a porch and balcony addition as a softened line to the severe colonial form. It describes an unusually good design and invites inquiries to Radford in Chicago.
Description of a 35 by 24 foot colonial with porch curve and fan window. Central hall layout links living room dining room and kitchen with a back breakfast room and washroom. Four corner bedrooms on the upper floor share a front bathroom. ample closet space. basement heating plant storage.
This note advises washing white stucco occasionally instead of painting. Hard stains under windows resist cleaners but can be scrubbed with diluted sulfuric acid and rinsed. Best method uses a strong hose stream from top under the roof downward for effective results.
Do not install woodwork in a house while plaster is drying. Woodwork will be ruined if placed on damp plaster. A delay of two to three weeks or longer yields greater benefit than rushing.
A broad range of wall papers is presented for home decorators. The pieces offer many patterns and colors that can simulate marble linen velvet and more. Excellent printing makes copies hard to distinguish from originals. The article emphasizes how wallpaper can set rooms apart and express personal taste.
Cracks are easy to fill by cutting largest gaps with water and applying putty. While soft, stipple with a stiff brush to match sand finished walls. Brush with a stiff broom before priming with white lead paint thinned with linseed oil and turpentine. After priming, apply glue size then final coats.
A well styled garage should mirror the house in construction to avoid an unsightly contrast. The piece warns against flimsy garages that undermine a otherwise pleasing home.
Common brick used for interior walls and backing of faced walls. Face brick offers color and texture for wall facings. Connon brick laid to highlight mortar joints creates fine facings. Stair height to tread ratio affects climbability. A rise plus tread rule: twice the rise plus tread should be 24 to 25 inches.
Asbestos shingles are easily laid by a New York crodiérs slater and carpenter and can be fastened tightly to prevent wind lifting. They may be applied to standard roof decks, involving no alterations to framing or extra expenses.
Paris fashion reports velvet is the season’s dominant motif with velvet hats cloaks and tailleurs featured by designers like Marguerite and Leonie and Lucien Lelong. Two tone velvet effects and crushed soft hats complement velvet tailleurs as versatile day wear turning into evening ensembles.
A fur wrap fashioned from a large square of moleskin is outlined with heavy taupe fringe, evoking the look of a Spanish shawl in its design and style.
A report notes that flexible necklaces of diamonds and sapphires have been effectively copied using rhinestones and colored glass. The imitation is described as plausible though likely cheaper.
Readers view a display of winter mode fabrics featuring chiffons with velvet or chenille dots and items with bright coin spots. The collection presents evening wear options highlighting texture and color.
A scarf made of white silk with large black checks enhances a black or navy blue tailleur, paired with a black hat for a chic, coordinated look. The text emphasizes the scarf as a key accessory to elevate the outfit.
A brief poem fragment echoes Edgar Guest urging a kitchen cabinet to act with strength not idle content. It stresses vigilance against evil and a need for firm purpose despite opposition.
The familiar symbol A-1 began with insurance companies rating ships quality. It was used solely for ship condition and is now broadly applied to anything in first rate condition or ship-shape.
A New York woman heads a movement urging men to take the cooking duties in families. She argues the plan could make marriage obsolete, a view echoed by the New Orleans States in commentary.
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