Locating Financial Leaks in Farming Profits
A banker’s guide to diagnosing farm losses through imperfect records and inefficient methods. By Dan H. Otis, American Bankers Association. The article analyzes two farmers A and B, showing how diversifying income and improving cow productivity influence loan decisions and farm profitability. It emphasizes using income, expenses, and asset data to assess going concern status before lending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Colleges
G& Capital
Village Goddess Image Moves To Banish Smallpox Tradition
Tourists along an Indie road notice a rough carved image of the village temple goddess used to ward off smallpox. The image, placed beyond the village boundary, is moved from village to village in a ritual effort to transfer the disease. A Moham medan is sometimes hired to remove it.
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Pat Faith
Smallpox
Indie
South
India
Trachoma Tied to Faulty Food Habits
Hygeia Magazine reports the National Committee for the Prevention of Blindness links trachoma to inadequate diet similar to scurvy and rickets. It notes higher rates among those with poor eating habits and cites no transmission among Ellis Island staff or aboard long sea voyages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Committee For the Prevention of
Ellis Island
Mediterranean
Hygeia Magazine
Explaining Military Salute Origins in History
The article surveys theories on the military salute origins from ancient Rome to Caesar era symbols. It notes that palm raised to the front once signaled loyalty and safety but remarks the explanations vary and lack consensus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Julius Caesar
Military custom of saluting with cap on during American Revolution
The text notes a tradition in the British army of acknowledging superiors by uncovering. It suggests the practice faded into saluting while keeping the headgear on due to clumsy headwear.
Ski Messenger Skiing Turned Point in Swedish History
Messengers on skis helped King Gustav Vasa repel Danish invaders in the 16th century. The cautious Derlecarna region initially hesitated, then joined, guiding Gustav Vasa toward victory. Modern Sweden marks the event with an annual winter ski race commemorating the turning point.
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Sweden
Gustav Vasa
Derlecarna
London Sphere
Citizens Called to War in U S Draft Drawings
The article notes three wartime draft drawings for registration during World War I. The first, 258, dated July 20, 1917, and the second, 246, dated June 27, 1918, were drawn by Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, while the third, 322, drawn by President Wilson, occurred September 80, 1918. Harry C. Gilbert of the District of Columbia was the first man selected for the draft.
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Newton D. Baker
Wilson
United States
Harry C. Gilbert
District of Columbia
Nude Horse Sighting Startles Indiana Grandparents Visit
Dorothy a girl and Sally two young girls visiting grandparents in a southern Indiana town report a bizarre incident. They described a horse running down the street without any harness or clothing, just skin and tail, prompting a frightened dash into the house.
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Dorothy
Sally
Indiana
Fitiey
Los Angeles Times
Navigator George Vancouver A 18th Century Explorer
George Vancouver born in England in 1738 rose to mid shipman under Captain Cook. He joined the last Pacific voyage, surviving Cook’s murder, and later mapped Pacific shores including what is now British Columbia. Vancouver Island and Vancouver City bear his name.
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George Vancouver
England
Cook
Pacific
Sandwich Islands
Vancouver
British Columbia
Vancouver Island
Vancouver City
Notice of Probate In Bond Estate Polk County Nebraska
In the County Court of Polk County Nebraska a petition for probate of the last will and testament of Luella J Bond deceased and for appointment of S A Snider as Executor has been set for hearing July 29 1927 at 10 a m. Dated July 5 1927 W W Norton seal
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Nebraska
Luella J. Bond
State of
S. A. Snider
W. W. Norton
Osceola Transfer Hauls Livestock to Omaha Markets
A local hauler advertises service from Osceola for transporting livestock to Omaha markets. The firm claims capability to haul any live stock and emphasizes full insurance coverage for shipments to Omaha markets.
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Omaha
Estate Sale of 80 Acre Farm Near Osceola
To settle the estate of Andrew Nelson the executor announces the sale of an 80 acre farm located a half mile west of Osceola outside the city school district. The property is well improved and suitable for a good home. For information contact John N. Nelson, Executor.
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Andrew Nelson
Osceola
John N. Nelson
Cautionary Advice From a Humble Narrator
The speaker urges avoiding imitation and idleness while stressing practical wisdom. Advice covers not bullying service staff, avoiding naivety with partners, and valuing honest action over empty status. The message uses informal proverbs and cautions against deceit and overreliance on appearances.
Notice of Hearing in Polk County Nebraska Estate Matter
Notice announces a hearing in Polk County Court on August 1 1927 at 10 00 A M regarding the estate of Isaac M Spencer a-deceased also creditor claims for Mary C Stewart deceased with filing deadlines and scheduled dates for claim presentations and payments. Rose A Spencer petitioned to admit a will proved in Illinois and determine descent of property located in Polk and Dundy counties Nebraska including NE 60 acres of Section 2 Township 15 North Range 3 West and other lands held in the name of LM Spencer. Campbell Campbell attorneys represent.
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Polk
Nebraska
Isaac M. Spencer
Rose A. Spencer
Stark County
Ilinois
Illinois
Dundy County
LM. Spencer
Polk County
Nebraka
Marvin Spencer
I. M. Spencer
Osceola Record
Marvin L Spencer
M. ‘Spencer
County
Said County
Mary C. Stewart
W. W. Norton
Sheriff Sale Notice in Polk County Nebraska
Warranted real estate in sections 26 township 16 north range 1 west of the 6th p m Polk County Nebraska, including W half of SW quarter and NE quarter of SW quarter and NW quarter of SE quarter, to be sold August 1 1927 at 2 PM at the south front door of Osceola courthouse for $7194.78 plus costs. Sheriff W Roy Van Hoosen. Campbell Campbell Attorneys. Publication dates June 30 July 7 14 21 28.
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Grace Pheasant Johnston
Polk County
Nebraska
E. J. Dempster
Bank of
Cass County
John M. Devlin
Osceola
W. Roy van Hoosen
Campbell & Campbell Plaintiff Attorneys
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Lincoln
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Hotel Conant
Chicago
Hotel OF Perfect Service
Clark and
Madison Street
Heart OF
Norfolk
Eppley
DAN #H. OTIS
Agricultural Commission
American Bankers Association
Seeapeeeas
Hevrolet
Leonemice! Transportation
Chevrolet
Amoanis
Chae
Anderson Chevrolet Company
Osceola, Nebraska
Polk Coun
Clyde Lamoree
The
Aha Markets
Campbell & Campbell, Attorneys
Howard Yates
D. C
Chiropractic Health Service
Dice
Healdh
Stract Office
Testaa
MCO
H. C. Duncan Produce Co
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