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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1937
Page
6
Nebraska begins collecting a four cent gasoline tax on March 1 for the first time since 1935 as dealers offer fuel at a penny loss to customers. The change follows legislative delays on SB 158 and a gap before a new five cent rate could be restored.
News from Manila and Culion island report progress against leprosy with Dr. Earl B. McKinley announcing isolation of the leprosy germ. The 43-year-old GWU dean will continue study among Culion’s 6,000 lepers for the General Leonard Wood Memorial fund while detailing related religious lesson topics and cross‑country medical history.
Lincoln professor Clarke E. Mickey chairman of civil engineering at the University of Nebraska traveled to Washington D C to confer with PWA officials about the United Public Power and Irrigation district’s request to build dams and reservoirs along the Republican river to irrigate about 12 thousand acres.
Chancellor E A Burnett breaks ground on the University of Nebraska campus for a new 400000 dollar Student Union building. The project aims to provide space for student activities and organization offices as the long sought facility begins construction.
State Engineer A C Tilley approved the Stanton county rural power district and O R Toman estimated the project would cost 303873 dollars. The plan calls for 281 miles of transmission lines to serve 970 customers.
Lincoln George W Hood region al soil conservation forester said over 1,000,000 acorns were planted on Nebraska farms this winter by conservation workers. More than 139,000 pounds of black walnut and 2,600 pounds of hickory nuts were planted for erosion control, with walnuts reaching 12 to 18 inches and hickory 6 to 12 inches in the first year.
Lincoln reports January gasoline tax receipts of 622974 dollars, 172000 less than January 1936. Director Banning cites legislative uncertainty and dealer cautious buying as the tax may drop one cent on March 1.
Lincoln State Engineer A C Til ley approves the district's plans after a $212000 REA loan. The project covers 140 miles of transmission lines to serve 200 irrigation pumps and Buffalo county farmers, with estimated costs at $287045.
Lincoln C R Freeborn chief clerk of the Burlington cites reports from agents in Lincoln Omaha and Wymore divisions showing an excellent wheat prospect. The outlook ranges 90 to 100 percent in the Lincoln Hastings line to the Kansas border with sub soil needing rain but little dust-damage reported.
T E Damm of the federal housing administration told the Nebraska Lumber Merchants Association that wholesale marketing of small homes will begin this year. He outlined 3000 model houses to be built nationwide with finished homes and price tags on doors at various figures.
A reflection on belief and truth where private conviction mirrors universal judgment. The idea claims the innermost thoughts shape outward truth and are echoed by society as a first thought returned by the Last Judgment.
A simple batter bread recipe uses 1 egg 1 pint buttermilk and soda with melted butter and lard. Mix ingredients add baking powder and bake twenty to thirty minutes for a quick bread.
The article highlights the importance of a good tail for balance in racing greyhounds and horses. It cites Mick the Miller and Coron son of Coronach to illustrate how a tail aids turning and balance, noting Coronach’s lack of tail contributed to his failures.
A historical note states Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is a tonic claimed to aid women of all ages for nearly seven decades. The brief includes promotional tone without further details.
A reflective excerpt on levity and genius notes that even excellent minds have wings to rise and stray, suggesting balance between wit and discipline. The aphorism attributed to Joubert contemplates how humor accompanies intellect and how restraint guides creative thinking.
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