Congress Mortality and Floods Highlight Dulles Era
Fourteen congressmen died since 1928 as tributes noted James A. Hughes and James P. Glynn among others. The Supreme Court confirms judges by debate or death, with Holmes and Taft named among peers. Nebraska lawmakers discuss flood control measures and river management to curb floods and spur employment. Simmons investigates the Mediterranean Fruit Fly threat in Florida. Lake Titicaca sits at 12,685 feet between Peru and Bolivia.
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Congress
James A. Hughes
West Virginia
James P. Glynn
Connecticut
Glynn
Supreme Court
Senate
Holmes
Taft
Sanford
Suyeme
Nebraska
Sears
Johnson
Mississippi
Missouri
Simmons
Florida
Texas
Lake Titicaca
Peru
Bolivia
Andes Mountains
Bright House of Our Habitation asks for Loving Kindness
The message speaks of turning dawn into a beacon of kindness within the home. It invites communal warmth and gentle strength to illuminate daily life and domestic harmony.
Chestnuts provide protein fat and sugar alongside starch
Chestnuts contain protein and fat and sugar to supplement the starch that forms their chief component.
Quote by James Russell Fowell
A reflective line notes that progress toward freedom is gradual and steadfast as a person speaks on perseverance and forward movement without retreat.
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James Russell Fowell
Nutty Natural History of the Arf from Alaska
In Alaska a peculiar beast called the arf hunts locomotion by leaping over its own tail as a lonely howl leads to a fast chase. It speeds across prairies at up to 75 miles per hour after a 2300 RPM burst, potentially practical with a suitable harness. The arf is said to be assembled from almond kernels, double peanut body, clove legs, cornflake ears, and puffed rice tail.
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Metropolitan Newspaper Service
Traffic Dangers Outrun War Says Los Angeles Times
A Los Angeles Times column argues motor cars pose deadly risks comparable to war yet do not command constant attention or fatigue like combat, stressing road danger and driver behavior in daily life.
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Los Angeles Times
Ford Motor Company
Ford Dealers
Ford
Fragmentary quotation on freedom and debtors
Fragmentary OCR text cites a quote about born free and equal and mentions Imogene with unclear context. No verifiable events or names beyond the partial phrase.
Accident at light plant injures L A Snider
In days gone by twenty four years ago L A Snider suffered a facial injury when a hidden rod struck him at a light plant furnace. Dr Gray treated the wound with stitches and Snider is recovering. Also reported is a March 21 marriage of Miss Cora Lawson to George Rummell near Rising City Osceola couple to reside in a newly finished home.
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L. A
Robert Lawson
Rising City
Cora Lawson
George Rummell
Myrtle Judd
Oliver Rummell
Osceola
Lottie Hibbler
A. B. Taylior
John F. Schmoker
Lillian Bense
Columbus
Ratterman
Valley
John F. Bense
Hesler Cleaning Works Urges Bug Cleaning Specials
Hesler Cleaning Works advertises cleaning and laundry services with suits cleaned and pressed for 1.25 dollars trousers 50 cents. The shop invites customers to visit on Mondays Thursdays and Saturdays for cleaning and bug removal services.
Notice of Probate Estate of Mary E Shaw
In Polk County Nebraska a petition for probate of the last will of Mary E Shaw has been filed. The hearing is set for March 31 1930 at 10 AM before M A Shaw named as executor. Dated March 4 1930. W W Norton County Judge Seal.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Mary E. Shaw
State of
M. A. Shaw
W. W. Norton
Mule-Hide insulation and home improvement tips
A 1930 column offers humorous maxims and practical advice on home improvement and insulation. It advises asking husbands to build built in ironing boards, warns about costly bargains, and promotes Mule-Hide products for roofing, insulation, screens, and shades. It notes readers may share ideas on remodeling and repair from a lumber dealer context.
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Arkansas
Cold mornings urge better garage insulation investments
A weather note urges motorists to winterize and use insulation materials to avoid cold starts. A mix of ads and quirky items follows about gear, a prehistoric skeleton find, a rumble seat remark, and a household savings pitch by promoting home building this spring.
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Walter J. Herbes
Butler
Leicmore
Hon
Chas. H. Sloan
Haarlem
Netherlands
Nutty Natural History
VY Hugh Hutton
Capvricht
Girligags
Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
H. C. Duncan Produce Company
Hesler Cleaning Works
Greenwood
Kipling
Mirs
Hubby
Wall Street
the Weather Bureau
Calvin Cooiiige
White House
Greenwood Lumber & Coal CO
Osceola, Nebraska
Ford Dealer
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