Nebraska school fund apportionment totals 457000
Lincoln expects the semi annual apportionment of state school funds totaling 457,416.24 dollars. The largest share 227,000 dollars comes from interest on bonds for the permanent state school fund, with 174,000 from rental of school lands and 42,000 from interest on school lands. Douglas county leads with 42,000 dollars while Thomas county receives 454. The total covers about 76 cents per pupil for 388,924 students.
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Lincoln
John M. Matzen
Permanent State
Douglas County
Thomas County
Matzen
Lincoln A G A honoraries named aides to commander in chief
A national G A Rt. headquarters notice from Springfield Michigan announces six Nebraska men named aides de camp to commander in chief John B. Inman for the year. Designated are J. G. Fletcher Beatrice G. W. Schock Falls City Dr. W. F. Garver Humboldt William Balfour Nehawka Nathan B. Moore York and Henry Stevens Kearney. The Peru Cage Meet adds four state entries for a four state tournament February 19 and 20 at Peru Normal with early entries from Dubois Johnson Dunbar Peru Prep Nebraska Sidney Iowa Corning Missouri Sabetha Kansas.
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Lincoln
National
G. A. Rt
Springfield
Nebraska
John B. Inman
J. G. Fletcher
Beatrice
G. W. Schock
Falls City
W. F. Garver
Humboldt
William Balfour
Nehawka
Nathan B. Moore
York
Henry Stevens
Kearney
Peru
Peru Normal
Dubois, Johnson, Dunbar
Peru Prep
Sidney
Iowa
Corning
Missouri
Sabetha
Kansas
Whipping Post Suggested for Crime Control
Henry Deutsch of Minneapolis told Nebraska County Attorneys at the convention that a properly regulated whipping post could curb crime. He spoke in Grand Island outlining the idea to enforce public punishment as a deterrent.
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Grand Island
Henry Deutsch
Minneapolis
American Bar Association
Nebraska County Attorneys’ Association
Crows Bounty Approved by York County Officials
York County supervisors voted to pay a 10 cent bounty on crows after a request from the Izaak Walton League. The measure reflects a surge in crow numbers with hundreds of thousands reported in the county, and hunters report other wildlife activity like coyotes and raccoons in the area.
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Barneston
Jack Smith
Joe Newport
York County
York
Izaak Walton
Talke of Making Corn Sugar Factory in Nebraska
Debate over a new corn sugar plant in Nebraska's rich corn belt persists despite local editorials urging farmers to focus on corn as a farm staple. Officials tout potential jobs and value while skeptics warn of market risks and agricultural dependence on one crop.
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Fremont
Nebraska
Water Supply for Goose Lake Near Neligh
Water supply work has begun on four flowing wells at Goose Lake near here. Their constant flow aims to keep the lake open in severe winters to protect fish and to raise water levels in summer.
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Goose Lake
Nebraska Hog Buyer Ships Hogs to California
Bridgeport buyer D A Sharp has purchased about $10 000 worth of hogs in western Nebraska. He ships the Nebraska hogs to California where he reports they command premium prices.
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Nebraska
Bridgeport
D. A. Sharp
California
Fremont Elks Buy Bonds For New Home Project
Fremont Elks have purchased 15000 dollars in bonds as the first step toward a 50000 dollar Elks home on the newly purchased lot. The site is already paid for.
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Fremont
Elks
Old University Hall Reopens For Classes
The basement and first story of the old University hall are again in use. The romance language departments and the school of journalism are now holding classes in it, preserving the veteran structure after many years.
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Lincoln
University Hall
School of Journalism
Unusually Large White Corn Crib in Danbury
The largest corn crib in Red Willow county is Otto Pucelz's in Danbury. It holds 6,000 bushels of white corn, noted as perhaps the most unusual crib in the county.
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McCook
Red Willow County
Otto Pucelz
Danbury
Johnsons Welcome Ten Pound Boy First Son in Family
Mr and Mrs William Johnson of Hanover township welcomed a ten pound boy, the first son after nine daughters, marking a joyful addition to their family in this county.
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Beatrice
William Johnson
Hanover Township
Guide Rock Johnson and Auld Show Shorthorns at Denver
Guide Rock Johnson and Auld returned their exhibit stock from the National Western Live Stock show in Denver. Their Shorthorns took several ribbons reflecting strong performance and breeding quality.
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Guide Rock
Johnson and Auld
National Western
Denver
Nebraska State Fair Valued At One Million Dollars
George Jackson, secretary of the fair association, told the state board of agriculture in his annual report that the Nebraska state fair is worth a million dollars. He stated that agriculture will always be the resource of industry in Nebraska.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
George Jackson
The
Fair Association
State Board of Agriculture
Farm accident claims life of Clarence Hoeft near Garrison
Clarence Hoeft age five dies when a loose corn crib board falls from a crib on his father David Clty’s farm near Garrison striking him on the temple. The boy is the son of Mr and Mrs Claus Hoeft.
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David Clty
Clarence Hoeft
Claus Hoeft
Garrison
Broad Porch Creates Homelike Atmosphere in This House
William A. Radford explains how a broad porch shapes a welcoming home feel. The article describes a specific house layout with a corner porch, entry doors from the porch to the living and dining rooms, a bright front living room with a large fireplace, a well lit dining room, a compact kitchen with a large pantry, a breakfast room, a rear hall to the washroom and back porch, and a suggested wall between washroom and dining room. The upper floor features three large, well ventilated bedrooms with closets, plus a linen closet and a conveniently placed bathroom near the stairs.
Cover Water Pipes and Save Money
The article discusses cooling water in multi story buildings where hot and cold lines run close together. It notes the difficulty of getting cold water quickly in tall apartments and how heat transfer from hot lines causes lukewarm taps. It emphasizes saving water and energy by addressing pipe layout and flow start times.
Suitable Drain for Porch Is Essential
A porch drainage system is vital for shedding rain and melted snow. The guide describes a simple construction with porch joists headers and a drip space to channel surplus water to the ground, enabling easy washing with hoses and reducing mopping.
How to Remove and Prevent Wood Scratch Marks
How to remove scratches from woodwork using soap and a stiff nailbrush. Prevention involves rubbing the wood with a small amount of alkalene and removing surplus with a rag to prevent marks and match light.
Look to Title of Lot Before Purchasing
In buying a home site check county treasurer records for tax posting in recent years. Realty firms supply titles, but private sellers may offer properties with unpaid taxes.
Insulating Water Pipes Can Save Homeowners Money
The article urges homeowners to insulate both hot and cold water supply pipes to prevent heat loss from hot water and reduce warming of cold water. It notes the extra cost is small and that the owner bears water costs year after year due to heat exchange.
Safe Chimney Upgrades Cost Avert Potential Hazards
The piece argues chimneys should enhance a home’s color and charm while prioritizing safety. Building a safe chimney adds 10 to 25 dollars above a defective one, a cost worthwhile for safety.
Action Stability in Five-Tube Radio Set
CAPT. P. V. O Rourke describes a five-tube KI receiver with basket-weave coils behind tuning condensers to improve circuit stability. The article details construction on a 7 by 18 inch panel, coil mounting, winding turns, and component specs for stable operation and reduced oscillation, plus tube and power recommendations and required parts.
How to Connect Loop to Your Receiver Set
A loop antenna uses many turns of wire on a wooden frame and has directional gain. It helps select stations and reduces interference when rotated but weaker overall signal strength. Four connection methods to a radio receiver are shown to achieve satisfactory reception up to 200 to 500 miles. Place the loop 6 to 10 feet from neutrodyne receivers to avoid interference, or use about 20 feet of wire around the room for a simple indoor antenna.
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Cleveland News
Practical amateur radio care and wiring tips from old guide
Short notes on battery placement grounding and interference in portable radio sets. Covers cabinet storage to reduce body capacity and noise, corrosion in joints, ground and aerial systems, ammonia neutralizing acid spills, condenser sizes and tuning, grid bias to control oscillation, insulated wire as aerials, battery charging myths, shock-free placement, dry battery upkeep, rubber panel tightening, tool handling, copper wire connectors, ground wire wear under carpet, brass ribbon as replacement, and drying cell repair using cider vinegar in holes.
Breeding Poultry Guidelines for Leghorn Hens and Males
Poultry experts urge strict selection for breeding pens with weight targets Leghorn hens at four pounds and heavier American breeds by one pound. Inspect for color flaws and disqualifications, ensure proper keel and back dimensions, provide ample space and exercise, feed green forage, fresh air, and maintain egg collection within a week before setting.
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W. H. Allen
New Jersey College of Agriculture
New Brunswick
Treating Fowls for Diseases in Winter
Instructions advise dosage of epsom salts for 100 birds if colds appear, to mix in water for mash, and to treat individual birds with iodine or a 20 percent argyro solution. Remove canker from mouths, treat comb spots, and keep visitors out to prevent spread. Remove sick birds at first signs to protect the flock.
Call Flock Rigidly at Beginning of the Year
One of the largest poultry farm costs is hen mortality. Authorities estimate a loss of 1 percent per month, 12 percent per year, on hens on hand. Epidemics aside, the prudent approach is strict culling at the start of the laying year to keep only healthy birds through winter.
Feeding Hens Liberally Boosts Egg Production In Winter
A features notes that laying pallet feed travels through the crop stomach gizzard and five feet of intestines in under four hours. The article advises liberal evening and early morning feeding in winter to shorten the night and raise output.
Poultry Care and Egg Production Principles
Poultry should gather eggs at least twice daily with clean nests and a dust box to control vermin. Remove weak or inactive birds, monitor comb color for weakness, and ensure oyster shell grit minerals and charcoal are accessible. Egg production depends on hen capacity and environmental conditions. proper feed and steady temperature in housing support reproductive and digestive systems.
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Omaha
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Dalton
State Department of Agriculture
C. A. Sommer
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Crete
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Women‘s Christian Temperance Union
Kirk Griggs
State Banking Department
Bert G. Galley
Columbus
John Hasselquist
Holdrege
Guy McCoy
Belmont
Joe Stanton
Checker Stars
Whitten
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Cheyenne County
Lodgepole
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
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Ed Welch
Liberty Bell
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Philadelphia
Dawson County
Albert Simmons
Nebraska Athletic League
Wayne
Nebraska League of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Fairbury
Ernest Pippin
Farmer Burns
Burns
Hale
John Gilkerson
Gordon
Ainsworth
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Strelow Brothers
Vets
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Prairie Avenue
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