Nebraska Briefs Explore Winters Past and Local Bulletin
The Nebraska briefs report on events from the 1888 blizzard anniversary to upcoming meetings in Omaha, Grand Island, and Columbus. It notes a theater project, a notable death, seed potato shipments, corn prize winners, and various local economic and public safety items across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Association of Optometrists
Omaha
Grand Island
Columbus
Willis W. Cole
Nebraska
Lincoln
Bermuda
New York
Roland Smith
Desoto
Nebraska Crop Growers Association
George Johnson
Winnebago
Thomas D. Griffin
Hardy
Nuckols County
State University
Table Rock
Frank A. Kennedy
Brock Consolidated
Nebraska-Iowa
Missouri
Boundary Commission of
Two States
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Louis
Douglas County
Ben Fi
San Peterson
Venice
Valley
Saunders County Farm Bureau
War Department
Congress
Armit
Fort Omaha
University of Omaha
Rh. B. Laflin & Son
Crab Orchard
Aberdeen Ans
F. B. Turnbull
Cedarville
Chamber of Commerce
James Brewer Weldon
Canton
Cotner College
Charlies F. Cobby
C. S. Lafferty
Kimball County
M. T. Lambert
Neligh
Almira Kemplin
Oregon Trail
Northwest
California
Dodge County
North Platte
Interior Department
State Penitentiary
Board of Control
Nebraska farm values fall from 1920 levels in census
Nebraska land values show a drop of more than a third since 1920 though farm buildings rise slightly. Average farm value now about 19 755 dollars with per acre value near 60 dollars. Farm size and tenancy shifted, with 127 737 farms in 1925 and tenants operating 46 percent.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Federal
Division of Agriculture
Bureau of the Census
Potatoes Sent South from Nebraska in Burlington Train
A Burlington train carrying 85 cars of Nebraska produce departed Wednesday afternoon bound for Louisiana. The shipment includes 50 cars of Nebraska seed potatoes, about 30 cars of beet sugar and five to six cars of sugar beet pulp. Alliance territory potato growers and Burlington officials organized the caravan to push Nebraska produce into a growing southern market from Shreveport onward.
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Omsha
Nebraska
Burlington
Louisana
Alliance
Shreveport
Nebraska Holstein Butter Record Shatters State Marks
Curtis C Morse announces a state record set by Jessie Gerben Lyons in the Holstein herd at the Nebraska College of Agriculture. Her 30 day butter yield reached 151.461 pounds, surpassing all previous Nebraska cow records.
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Curtis Holstein
Curtis
C. K. Morse
Nebraska College of Agriculture
Jessie Gerben Lyons
Nebraska
Threatening letters target Lincoln juvenile court official
Lincoln juvenile court officer Mrs. Morning received a warning to be careful or face danger. Chief Detective Walter Anderson also received a letter warning he would be targeted, prompting police involvement.
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Mall Lincoln
W. M. Morning
Lincoln Juvenile Court
Nebraska Poultry and Eggs Association Holds First Convention
Fremont Nebraska hosted the Nebraska Poultry Lutter and Eggs association semi annual meeting with about 200 attendees. The session featured general industry discussions and addresses by leading poultry dealers and association officials.
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Fremont
Nebraska
Nebraska Poultry, Lutter and Eggs Association
Poultry Dealers
Box Butte County Sees Historic Year in Grain Livestock Potatoes
Box Butte County reports record shipping activity in the past year with grains livestock and potatoes moving prominently. The statement highlights prosperity across agricultural sectors and strong trade for the county.
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Box Butte County
Lincoln Work on the College Oil Well Suspended
The oil well near Lincoln for the College project is halted due to heavy gas at the bottom. The well remains active with oil seeping from sand and gravel layers about twenty six feet down.
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Lincoln
View
Fires strike Piggly Wiggly basement in Grand Island
Fire origin noted in the Piggly Wiggly basement for the second time in months. damage estimated at 22000 dollars. Flames were spotted by guests entering from a dance. Bellevue beekeeper T. J. Atkinson aims for 25000 pounds of honey without a sting, citing six apiaires in Sarpy county. McCook reports county agents interviewing farmers about cooperative poultry and egg marketing.
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Grand Island
Bellevue
T. J. Atkinson
Atkinson
Sarpy
Nebraska
McCook—Farmers Equity Unions
Blizzard search extends for Shea and Dunbar bodies
Bayard authorities say the bodies of J. E. Shea and Miss Gladys Dunbar, believed lost in the December 13 blizzard, may not be found until deep snow melts after a six day wide search yielded no results.
Plattsmouth gravel road project approved by county
Plattsmouth area plans a three inch coat of gravel along O street road from the Lancaster county line to west of Eagle to near Union. The project spans twenty one feet in width as set by the county commissioners.
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Plattsmouth
O Street
Lancaster County
Eagie
Union
Universal radio receiver circuit described with parts list
An article explains a universal radio receiver circuit combining tuned RF amplification, regenerative detection, and audio amplification designed for efficient battery use. It details two coil assemblies L1 L2 L3 L4, a tickler coil, adjustable tap wiring, and components from General Radio No. 277D including resistors, condensers, and transformers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Lynch
Radio Broadcast
General Radio Company
Electrad
Supple Fabric Hats and Border Embellishments Trend in 1926
Fashion notes from Julia Bottomley describe the hat and dress trend for midseason 1926, emphasizing supple hats with solid color borders, borderwork with silver or colored threads, quilting, and machine stitching. Garments feature gay prints, pastel borders, satin contrasts, and decorative borders on plaited skirts and tunics reflecting millinery and dress innovations.
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Style
Incubator Care and Egg Hatch Guidance from Missouri Station
T W No land outlines detailed process for using a poultry incubator including placement, leveling, and running tests. Instructions cover lamp care, temperature testing, egg handling, turning schedules, testing for fertility, and disinfection between hatches with emphasis on timing and observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Noland
Missouri State Poultry Experiment Station
Mountain Grove
Resistance-Coupled Stage Switch Scheme
A diagram shows a three stage resistance coupled amplifier with a wooden plug used to cut in between stages to reduce volume. Pushing the loose plug reconnects the second amplifier stage and disables the third resistor coupler, providing a soft pedal control for tuning in strong stations.
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Radio Digest
Aerials to Vanish From Skyline Under Radio Dream
The Detroit News discusses a future with no wires over rooftops as radio receivers improve. Loop aerials offer clearer reception but remain bulky. new designs aim to match loop efficiency without external antennas.
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Detroit News
Reducing Howling in Electronic Panels
To eliminate howling in a set try separating plate and grid leads and running them at right angles. If that fails shield the back of the panel with a thin sheet of foil grounded to reduce neige while ensuring no metal part touches the grounded foil.
The Russian Boot Steppes Shape High Fashion Footwear
The steppes of Russia drive the latest footwear fad the Russian boot. Boots are taller than the original design to maintain no stocking margin under short skirts per fashion decree.
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Steppes
Russia
Look Like Muff On Tweed Top Coats In Soft Color
A fashion note highlights several tweed top coats in soft colors with a cut that flatters and links to updated coats. The piece emphasizes texture and refined tones for a chic seasonal look.
Fur cuffs dominate sleeves with elbow to wrist puffed bands
The garments feature extreme fur cuffs that run from near the elbow to the wrist, puffed out to give the impression each arm is slipped into a massive fur cuff.
Scarfs Add Color to Skating Costumes
For sports attire, very narrow scarfs hand knitted in red and white or green and white wool complement skating outfits, enhancing appearance on the ice.
Poultry care tips for winter flocks and disease prevention
Do not crowd young stock as it raises cold risk. July hatched turkeys reach market size by Christmas. Overcrowding and poor ventilation invite respiratory disease. keep sick birds from market. Sunlight aids disinfection. manage feeding, culling, and disposal of surplus stock.
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Nebraska Briefs
Radio-Broadcast
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
Paultry
Turkey
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