Feeding trials in hogs at State College of Agriculture
Curtis reports first month results from hog feeding tests at the Nebraska State School of Agriculture. Five rations were evaluated: corn alone, corn with alfalfa, corn with alfalfa and tankage, corn with tankage, alfalfa and linseed meal, and corn with alfalfa tankage and linseed meal. Gains ranged from 27 to 62 pounds per head with costs from $5.23 to $6.79 per cwt.
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Curtis
State School of Agriculture
Americas Place In the Air Speech by Col William Mitchell
William Mitchell known as the fighting colonel resigns after court martial conviction to speak at the City Auditorium Omaha on March 15 under the Advertising-Selling League. He argues major errors endanger U S air power and national safety.
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America
Omaha
William Mitchell
Army
City Auditorium
Beatrice Urges Walnut Tree Planting in Nebraska
Wood Gobie of the Izaak Walton league asked Gage county residents to join a conservation plan in Beatrice. He urged landowners to plant one or two walnut trees for each tree cut for furniture and veneer, citing J Sterling Morton as father of Arbor Day.
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Beatrice
Nebraska
New Home Site Chosen for Dependent Children at Lincoln
The state board of control selected the Olive A. White property in University Place known as Whitehall for the state home for dependent children. After evaluating about sixty sites near Lincoln the board approved the purchase price of 30000 dollars for six acres and an eighteen room brick house.
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Lincoln
State Board of Control
Olive A. White
University Place
Whitehall
Totem Pole Arrival At Loup City Park
Jenners Park received an old Indian totem pole with grotesque carvings and paintings. Each carving holds meaning and the pole together tells the life history of its owner.
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Loup City
Jenners Park
Boy Fires Toy Pistol Stops Two Holdup Men
In Scottsbluff a 15 year old Herman Uhrick frightened away two holdup men by flashing a toy cap pistol after they seized him and a companion returning home from delivering newspapers. He fired in the air to deter them. the assailants fled.
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Scottsbluff
Herman Uhrick
Herman
First Sow and Litter Club Formed in Walthill
The Farm Bureau reports the enrollment of the first sow and litter club in Walthill. Ten boys from the area joined and elected L. W. DeMoss, an agricultural teacher, as their leader.
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Walthill
Farm Bureau
L. W. DeMoss
Farm loan payments rise in central Nebraska
Columbus bankers and mortgage association officials report larger farm loan payments this year indicating improving general farm conditions in central Nebraska after several years of low payments.
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Columbus
Bakers Escape After Steam Tank Blast in Town
Two bakers Al Eckwall and Ralph Richardson avoided injury when a 40 gallon steam tank exploded in a bakery. The blast blew out every window and two partitions, with the sound heard across a large portion of the town.
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al Eckwall
Ralph Richardson
Cheese plant expansions planned in North Platte valley
Bayard reports another cheese factory and improvements to the Gering factory as bonus from the growing infant cheese industry in the North Platte valley.
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Bayard
Gering
North Platte Valley
Cedar County Farmers Telephone to bury cables in city halves
The Cedar County Farmers Telephone Company board adopts a plan to bury all cables underground in the east half of Hartington while the west half already has underground lines installed about two years ago. The project will cost about 3000 dollars.
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William Young
Cass County
Omaha
Gray Center
Henry
Bayard
Gering
Griff Thomas
Harvard Courier
McCook
Freddie Sullivan
Kathleen Sullivan
Greetey
Humphrey
Albert Dinkle
Pierce
Fred Liske
J. N. Campbell
Stamford
Nebraska
Great Western Sugar Company
Beet Grower's’ Association
Fremont
Elkhorn River
Burlington
United Brethren Church of York
H. D. Fox
Department of Animal Husbandry
College of Agriculture
Doane Agricultural Service of
St. Louis
Frank B. O’connell
American Legion
McMullen
Jenkins
Henry Taylor
Beaver City
Henry Clay
Mr. Taylor
Virginia
Inurnas County
Henry Mundt
Springfield
Philadelphia
Columbus High School
L. B. Mathews
E. A. Easterbrook
Arcadia
Everett L. Brown
Lincoln
Dorothy Zuker
Cuming County Board of Health
Hartington
Cedar County Farmers Telephone Company
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Club Hosts Washington Birthday Dance
For 52 consecutive years the Columbus fire department unit observed George Washington's birthday with a public dance, continuing a long local tradition that gathers residents and firefighters for the event.
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Columbus
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company
Fire Department
George Washington
Accident at Barn Dance Causes Shindle Severe Burns
A. O. Shindle tripped while serving lunch at a Penn country barn dance near Oshkosh. He fell with a pot of hot coffee, suffering a broken leg and facial and head burns from scalding liquid.
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Bridgeport
Penn Country
Oshkosh
A. O. Shindle
State figures show chattel loan firms total year loans
Secretary of State Charles W. Pool reports that state chattel loan companies issued loans totaling $1,171,981 for the year ending March 1. Interest collected on these loans amounted to $93,271.
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Lincoln
Charles W. Pool
Dairy Barn Planning and Building Principles by Radford
William A. Radford explains dairy barn design focusing on planning, sturdy construction, and proper equipment. He urges cost efficiency, protection from cold and damp, good ventilation and ample sunlight, and labor saving devices of proven value.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Fireproof Barn Design With Ventilated Silos and Dual Rows
The building features fire resistant composition shingles and well built frame construction. It has two long rows of 20 stalls each for 40 cows, a feed carrier and silage chute linking large silos, cement gutters, wood floors, litter carriers, bull and calf pens, a double feed room, and four roof and wall ventilators for ample airflow.
Nostalgic Guide to Early Radio Tuning Condensers and Coils
An Institute of Radio Engineers article reviews tuning condensers from .001 to .00055 mfd as preferred in space saving designs. It explains a three circuit coil setup L1 L2 L3 with C1 C2 C3 C4, details winding steps for a home wind, wiring layout, and measurements, emphasizing antenna ground capacitance and safe margins.
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Herman Bernard
Institute of Radio Engineers
Wood Registers Replace Old Cast Iron Type
The old cast-iron furnace register is being replaced by wooden registers that blend with room finishes. Made of oak or other wood, they fit floor levels and can be used in base boards stairs walls and more. Kiln dried wood and uniform meshes ensure strength and simple boxing installation reduces placement issues.
Hints on the Proper Care of Waxed Floors
Guidance on maintaining waxed floors through frequent dusting with occasional washing. Daily dusting prevents scrubbing. use a lukewarm soapy cloth for cleaning and a moist cloth for gathering dust. A soft dry cloth rubbed briskly after washing restores the waxed surface without applying new wax.
Kitchen Rack Improves Utility of This Room
A simple wall mounted rack enhances kitchen work space by keeping utensils tidy. The design uses three boards cut to specified dimensions and fastened to a horizontal piece, wall mounted above the sink to keep forks spoons and tools within easy reach.
Housewife Seeks Fireplace Damper to Stop Soot
A housewife stresses need for a fireplace damper to prevent soot from falling into the room. She notes the damper is as important as addressing smoke and emphasizes protection during months when the fireplace is unused.
Speeds Up Exterior Work With Ready To Install Partitions
Builder adopts easily installed partitions and ceiling systems to accelerate exterior finishing work. The new methods allow faster completion of the exterior surface and quicker decoration of building facades.
Don’t Try to Save on Water Piping in New Homes
An old homeowner advisory stresses investing in quality water piping to avoid future repairs. It warns that improper material choices lead to rust, failure, and higher costs over time. Consultants advise consulting an architect or plumber to choose the best piping, even if it raises upfront price.
Radio care guidelines for maintaining phone equipment
Radio phones should have the very best care and follow strict handling rules. Do not drop receivers or subject them to heavy jars as jars may demagnetize the permanent magnet. Do not press on the metal through the cap hole as the diaphragm must stay perfectly flat to vibrate properly.
How to Find Center for the Rotor Shaft
Procure stiff paper with a straight edge and wrap it around the rotor or stator. Cut ends to touch without overlap, forming a length exactly equal to the circumference. This method yields the center line for precise alignment and measurement reference.
National Referendum on Sunday radio programming
A survey asks readers if they use radio on Sundays and whether Sunday broadcasts should include religious content, classical music, and educational features. It inquires about acceptance of jazz and popular music and entertainment, requesting name and address.
Folding technique for aligning a shaft in instrument
The instructions describe removing a strip, folding it along the center, marking the crease, and replacing the strip. The straight side aligns with the ends meeting at the marked center, creating a diametrically opposite setup that forms the exact center point through which the shaft passes.
Generator Frequency Explained by Pole Count
The frequency of a generator equals the number of poles times the revolutions per minute divided by two. This division accounts for half the poles being opposite in sign and the reduced rate of linking changes.
Bakelite composition and permanence explained
The material Bakelite is formed from phenol and formaldehyde with a binder under heat and pressure. Once set, it does not melt or deform with later heating and remains in its original form indefinitely.
The Kitchen Cabinet 1926 Thoughts on Life and Action
A brief excerpt from The Kitchen Cabinet published in 1926 by the Western Newspaper Union. The text reflects on how thoughts shape actions and life, asserting that inner mindset influences behavior and surroundings with clear emphasis on self-discipline.
Classic Ham and Fruit Desserts Cookbook Menu
A collage of home cooking notes detailing a ham and potato casserole with milk, angel food pudding with strawberry sauce, Belmont minced chicken, orange pie, apple pancakes, egg and tomato luncheon dish, fruit-focused dishes, and desserts. Includes fruit preparations like apple snow and banana compote with simple serving tips.
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Belmont
Woman Seeks London Hospital Aid Over Husband’s Coalyard Illness
A woman seeks treatment in London after her husband’s illness, initially diagnosed as tuber coalhouse by the family doctor. Hospital physicians confirm the same diagnosis, attributing the ailment to work in the coal yards.
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London Hospital
Heat measurements may locate deep oil fields
Geologists say oil fields and valuable mineral deposits could be found by measuring heat in deep wells. This technique could guide exploration and identify rich underground resources.
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