Lincoln joins university and capitol in joint heat and power plant
The new Lincoln heating and power plant on the University of Nebraska campus supplies heat and power to the city campus and agricultural campus, the state capitol, and provides emergency Capitol service. It replaces older plants, trims payroll, and features four 20-foot boilers with mechanical coal handling and 150 ton bunker capacity, producing up to 2,000,000 pounds of steam daily for now 850,000 pounds. The plant also serves as an engineering lab for students to study modern heating and lighting equipment.
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State University
State Capitol
Lincoln
Capitol
University
Penitentiary
Budapest splits by Danube with six connecting bridges
Budapest lies on both sides of the Danube, formed by two old towns Luda and Pest. Buda’s Old World quiet contrasts Pest’s New World bustle, making Budapest one of Europe’s most beautiful capitals. The Chicago River reverse-flow claim notes water from Lake Michigan redirected through the river toward the Illinois and Mississippi rivers.
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Budapest
Danube River
Luda
Pest
Buda
Europe
Chicago River
Lake Michigan
Illinois River
Crystal Jewelry Characteristics and Materials
Crystal jewelry is defined as any material that polishes to brilliance and appears colorless. It can be quartz or other transparent crystals, with cheaper pieces often made from glass containing lead oxide to boost refraction and brightness.
Arctic Ocean Ice Thickness Report Tallies Maximums
The Arctic Ocean is mostly covered by permanent heavy ice averaging six to seven feet thick, with pressures and underrunning raising some areas to 30 feet. Over eighteen years, at fifteen stations, the average maximum thickness measured 46 inches.
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Arctic Ocean
Arctic
Wood types dominate excelsior production in the country
Aspen and cottonwood, along with basswood, make up more than half of the excelsior produced. Other woods used include southern pines, willow, red gum, white pine, spruce and small amounts of many additional woods.
Ancient veneer use spans continents and centuries
The British Museum houses Egyptian veneer examples dating thousands of years. Pliny notes veneer’s rise in Rome in his era. It later gained popularity in the Netherlands France and England during the eighteenth century.
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British Museum
London
Pliny
Rome
Netherlands
France
England
First U S Homestead Entry In Brownville Nebraska
The original homestead law was approved May 20 1862 by President Lincoln to take effect January 1 1863. On that date Daniel Freemen made the first homestead entry at Brownville Nebraska for 160 acres. Final proof was offered January 20 1866 and final certificate issued the same day. The entry was patented September 1 1869.
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Abraham Lincoln
Brownville
Neb
Daniel Freemen
Harbin Grows From Railroad Boom to Russian Military Hub
Harbin transformed from a minor town to a flourishing city after the 1896 railroad development. Its strategic location made it an important Russian military center during the Russo Japanese War.
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Harbin
Weed growth losses on crops survey figures
Indiana experimental station reported crop losses due to weeds. Corn yields fall about 10 percent, tame hay 3 to 16 percent, potatoes 6 to 10 percent, spring grain 12 to 15 percent, and winter grain 5 to 9 percent.
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Indiana
Jewelry and Dental Waste Lead in Secondary Metals Supply
Jewelry and dental waste form the world’s largest source of secondary gold and silverware while photographic waste yields the largest amount of secondary silver. Secondary metals come from sources other than direct ore extraction.
Salt in History Across European Nations
The article notes salt was known to early European nations and that the word for salt is similar across languages. It cites mentions of salt in early histories of the Hebrews Greeks Hindus and Egyptians.
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Europe
Pilgrims Found Cleared Corn Land at Plymouth
Early settlers learned that the site at Plymouth had been prepared by Native peoples for corn. The Indians were not savages as Europeans claimed. This view reflects a counterpoint from a historical source.
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Europe
Pilgrim Fathers
Plymouth
Luther League Activities And Sunday Services At St Pauls
St Pauls Church announcesThursday 8 PM Luther League gathering at Miss Signe Samuelson home with Mr and Mrs Chas Johnson assisting Minnie Eckstrom to lead devotions. Saturday 2 PM Confirmation Class. Sunday March 1 10 AM Sunday School 10 30 AM English Worship 11 15 AM Swedish Worship 7 30 PM Vespers sermons titled The First Step in True Worship Jesus Tests Faith Gods Call To You urging timely faith. Choir 8 PM Tuesday. Ladies group meets Thursday 2 30 PM at the parsonage hosted by Mrs Melin and Mrs H C Hansen.
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Luther League
Signe Samuelson
Chas. G. Johnson
Minnie Eckstrom
Jesus
Lords House
Melin
H. C. Hansen
Fairview and Valley Church Notes
The Sunday shower kept most away. next Sunday March 1 services planned at both churches if contagion none. Rev E G McDaniels to speak representing the Nebraska Anti-Saloon League. Womens Foreign Missionary Society meets March 4 at Mrs Fox. Ep worth League mid year Institute Feb 27 to March 1 hosted by Columbus League with Carmony Shaub Winkler Jackson and Chase. E B Maxy Pastor.
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E. G. McDaniels
McDaniels
Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
Nebraska Anti-Saloon League
Womens Foreign Missionary Society
Fox
Aid Society
Candicoots Invade Irish Lake Region Snatching Shortcake
A humorous describe of candicoots raiding refrigerators near Lake Killarney. The creatures are tiny gumdrop bodies with cloves for feet and nose, an almond head, popcorn ears, and a star macaroni tail on a toothpick. They raid for strawberry shortcake and caviar, damaging fridges when shortcake is scarce.
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Lake Killarney
Osceola Notes: Wedlock, Debates, and County Bids
Miss Olive N Hoffer wed Earl E Hawley at the bride’s home with Rev C L Norman officiating. Also reports births in February and Polk County highway bids for three gravel projects with dates, locations, and bond requirements.
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Olive N. Hoffer
Earl E. Hawley
York County
C. L. Norman
Gresham Methodist Church
Gresham
Ed Watts
W. A. Burritt
Polk
Union Acific
Stromsburg
Central City
Ross King
Sam Stoner
Osceola
Ross
State University
Illinois
Wisconsin
Highland Park College
Des Moines
Osceola High School
Odd Fellows
John McCormick
Buckshot sayings on law, marriage, and society
A collection of wry maxims touching doctors for the toothless, pioneers hardships, a father's failures, merchants in hard times, and sharp quips on marriage, crime, prohibition, judges, and signatures. Each line exposes common sense and irony in early 20th century life.
Methodist Church Schedule Promotes Sunday Services
Regular hours list morning worship at 10 a.m. and church activities through the day. The sermon theme next Sunday is The Word of God, interpreting Bible stories for today. Robert Nuquist and Kenneth Miller attended the Epworth League Institute in Doniphan with Miller elected to a district committee. Ladies Aid meets Friday afternoon in the church parlors.
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Epworth
Robert Nuquist
Kenneth Miller
Epworth League Institute
Doniphan
Bob
Ladies Aid Society
James Inness
McGinley Credit Corp closes by mail in Lincoln
Auto and furniture loans closed by mail under McGinley Credit Corp located at 555 National Bank of Commerce Building Lincoln Nebraska B5161. No further details provided on parties or dates.
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McGinley Credit Corp
Nat l. Bank of Comm
Lincoln
Neb
Commitment Petition For Lilburn Daum In Polk County
Legal notice reports a petition filed in Polk County Nebraska for the commitment of Lilburn Daum, a feeble-minded minor, to the Nebraska Institution for Feeble-minded Youth. A hearing is set for March 9, 1931 at 10 a.m. Judge W. W. Norton seals the record.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Lilburn Daum
State of
Nebraska Institution
W. W. Norton
For Sale or Trade 6 Hole Range Eternal Stove
Hollis L. Dolan offers a 6 hole Eternal Range stove for sale or trade on easy terms. The listing notes the item is available immediately via the seller.
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Hollis L. Dolan
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