Rural Echoes of Winter Roads and Farmyard Snafus
The column recaps a string of rural anecdotes about ducks and drivers, mishaps with fog and wires, missing gear, and farm life near the season’s end. It highlights neighbors like Ern and Kriss, Fred Braithwaite, Swan Mattson, and Pawl Howlland in humorous vignettes about travel woes, lost items, and makeshift solutions around Lake Mishigan and Hackberry farms.
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Ellick
Mike Hoffer
Adoor Blake
Elleck
Vick Peterson
Cole
Frank Joy
Blake House
Theadoor
Miss Blake
Poppa
Manny
Monney Wood
Lake Mishigan
Tom
Lamp and Geese Trouble In The Night
A man spots geese near a lamp and fears damage so he fires shots to scare them away. The lamp breaks, he feels partly to blame, and he retires to bed after the disturbance.
Condensed milkmaid at family party prompts clever pun
A mother and father debate costumes for a fancy dress ball as seven year old Joan asks to go as a milkmaid. She proposes a playful twist by asking to be a condensed milkmaid, highlighting a humorous exchange.
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Mother
Joan
Mummie
Senator Sorghum says he won’t run again to block rivals
In a Washington Star excerpt, Sorghum states his reason for not seeking re election as preventing others from getting ahead. He hints he could reverse the decision when ready, noting party managers might feel obliged to stand by him.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
A Magnet for Sorrows
A dialogue features Mr Grampson arguing that trouble gravitates to a person who seems friendless and influentially isolated after a line about seeking trouble. The exchange frames a curious commentary on social perception and fate.
Employee declines raise to avoid higher running costs
Dialogue shows a employer seeking a salary increase, while the employee declines, saying that under such circumstances a raise would raise running expenses and oppose it. The exchange highlights caution on wage increases during cost concerns.
Telegram Sparked Stir in Torpidity Street
A newly arrived guest and the tavern landlord in Torpidity discuss a burst of excitement in the street, with the landlord suggesting a telegram as the likely cause of the commotion.
Surf Bathing and Soviet Serf Policy Debate
A correspondent notes southern coast locations suitable for surf bathing while a minister insists under the Soviet government there will be neither serfs nor bathing. The exchange reflects tensions between leisure on coastlines and socialist rhetoric.
Tragic railroad crossing mishap described in verses
Poem recounts a man trying to cross a railroad track as a train approached. The narrative notes volunteers gathering the scattered remains in a sack but failing to recover the brain.
New Job at Railroad Tapping the Axles
Lazy Mike explains his new role with the railroad company assisting the axle-tapper to listen for any issues along the train. Weary Rhodes reacts with curiosity as the exchange hints at the dangers and routines of maintenance work on rail lines.
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Mike
Weary Rhodes
Bold Bride and Groom Quietly Married in Whispered Ceremony
Reported exchange hints at a quiet wedding with about 30 attendees. Both bride and groom were visibly startled, struggling to speak above a whisper during the ceremony.
Ensnared by a Wrong Number Undertaker Mix Up
A theater ticket agency misroutes a five coffin order to an undertaker. Jinx explains he had asked his wife to order a box for five, but the telephone operator connected them to the undertaker by mistake.
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Binks
Jinx
The Patient Letter T Becomes the Letter of Hope
A playful exchange makes the case that the letter T is the most patient in the alphabet. Father questions the claim, while Young Hopeful-Pa notes that T never loses its temper even as people cross it.
The Thing That Costs
A shopper questions value of a hat priced at 100 dollars noting a cheap frame and trim worth only a few dollars and calling it 90 dollars for style.
The Visitor Delays College Boys Who Are Athletes
The crowd asks why the boys delay college and the Proud Father explains they are not delicate but athletes, implying sports commitments keep them late.
Sleigh Ride Date Sparks Bear Like Coat Comment
Marjorie recalls Madge noting that when he came for a sleigh ride he wore a huge fur coat that made him look like a bear. Marjorie asks if the man behaved similarly.
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Madge
Marjorie
Not Just as He Meant It Poem Fragment
Fragmentary verse explores aging love and longing with intimate questions about being loved while growing older. The speaker contrasts youthful charm with enduring affection, framing the tension between appearance and enduring closeness.
Old Man Lingers On Dance Floor In Fortune Tale
A gray haired man, celebrated for decades of amassed wealth, remains eager on the dance floor. Onlookers remark the figure is both pitied and admired, with friends noting his long life of luck and the need for more time to savor his fortune.
George Washington Impres sion Debate Quoted by Washington Star
A Washington Star excerpt cites Senator Sor sham doubting impressions about George Washington's era press agents. The quote suggests that Washington's image may have been shaped by press agents who were not incapable of influencing public perception.
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George Washington
Senator Sorsham
George
Washington Star
Winter Sports Mention of a Toboggan Slide
In a town a man described a toboggan slide of 000 yards and explained hauling the toboggan with a windlass. Another man claimed a slide of fourteen miles, with a return by train.
Dancing Trends Prompt Laugh and Lively Debate
A light exchange questions new dancing steps. One person notes the latest seems like a shuffle and a slide. The dialogue captures playful curiosity about evolving dance moves.
A Timely Epitaph Poole’s Last Stand as Fat Job Warns
A brief epitaph marks Percival Poole’s end after a perilous near miss. The dated humor hints at risk and ambition in the face of a “fat job” that could wind up the pursuer before success. The witty exchange questions office motives and courage.
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Percival Poole
Rural Motorist Speaks On Speed Near Hicksville
A rural community letter to the American Legion Weekly complains about motorists slowing down near Hicks ville, urging action to curb reckless driving. The writer stresses safety and public concern over speeding.
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R. C
Sons of Guns
Hicksville
American Legion Weekly
Fragmentary reminiscence on past sprinters and kickers
The speaker recalls a person once a college sprinter and a top varsity drop kicker. Acknowledges curiosity about their father’s interest and notes prior athletic prowess.
Pernicious Activity
Dialogue excerpt shows Crawford confronting Crabshaw over his wife’s claim of keeping the house neat by discarding his belongings. The exchange hints at tension over household control and property.
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Crawford—J
Crabshaw
Baby Sister Disagreement At Isle Home
A brief dialogue shows Isle commenting on a newborn sister with Mrs. Brown. Isle notes the baby seems disagreeable at first glance, while Mrs. Brown urges caution not to judge too quickly.
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Isle
Dusting Off the Old Ones in a Restaurant Moment
In a playful exchange a newlywed asks for a mince pie and discovers the mince is homemade. Watter responds enthusiastically confirming the homemade mince and offers an apple pie instead.
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Newlywed
Watter
Free Is Right Poet to Editor Debate
A witty exchange in The Pathfinder shows a poet asking if free verse is published and an editor replying that the paper publishes free poetry and pays nothing. The quip underscores the paper’s stance on poetry funding and editorial policy.
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Pathfinder
Adding Insult to Injury
A dispute over rumors escalates as one person accuses another of spreading a false kiss tale. The exchange centers on rumor denial and personal credibility in a small community setting.
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Jack
Fragmented Exchange Sparks Race Based Slur Exchange
A clipped, heated exchange reveals a racially charged remark about a Black person and a raccoon comparison. The brief dialogue hints at social tension and prejudice within a casual confrontation.
Commissioners Proceedings Osceola Polk County March 20 1923
Polk County officers meet in adjourned session with all members present Ed B Stewart appointed Patrolman on No 3 bond approved 500.00. Claims paid include wages supplies and services to jail roads shipping and maintenance with multiple individuals and firms listed and amounts totaling to expenditures. Dragging fund shows John Stohl paid 5.25 for dragging services.
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Osceola
Nebr
Board of County Commisioners
Polk County
Ed. B. Stewart
Local Board Adjourns to Meet April 3 1923
The county board adjourned to meet on April 3 1923. Entries list Edmund Bernt Charles Casselberry and A E Kuhnel with payments or credits totaling various amounts. John Sjöblom is noted as County Clerk.
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Edmund Bernt
Same
Chas. Casselberry
A. E. Kuhnel
John Sjoblom
Feeding Sows At The Farrowing Time
Animal husbandry specialists warn that improper feeding causes many problems for young pigs after farrowing. Sows need water, no feed for 24 hours, light first meals, and avoid full feed for 6 to 10 days. Overfeeding increases milk, irritability, and pig scours risk.
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Agricultural College
Darley
Certified Seed L iet Ready for Seed Distribution
The Nebraska Crop Growers Association reports a seed lot prepared for spring distribution. Officials advise growers to secure the certified seed to ensure quality and crop potential for the upcoming season.
Residue of an Oil Well and an Empty Chair
A reflective verse fragment noting an oil well’s residue that fades into air leaving only deskroom and an empty chair as signs of absence. The lines imply loss and vacancy through sparse imagery.
An Oratorical Flood Floods the Hall
A crowded gathering heard an overflow style oration described as an oratorical flood. Attendees noted the speaker’s lengthy delivery and strong effect on the audience during the event held in the hall.
Pa's worldly wisdom on neighbors feelings
A father counsel to his son defines worldly wisdom as perfect knowledge of others' feelings. The line reflects a moral lesson about empathy and social perception within a family discourse.
Pluck of a Kind Portrait Echoes Street Rumor
The line hints at a pickpocket figure as a source of public chatter. A passerby questions his nerve while a claim of theft circulates, reflecting urban gossip and distrust in a crowded setting.
What a Girl Likes
A humorous exchange about Fred as an escort. One character argues he cannot dance while another defends him, saying he dances attendance better than any other man. The dialogue highlights social expectations and wit in a lighthearted tone.
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Fred
The Practical Side of It Pun on Inheritance Dilemma
A witty exchange explores naming a baby after a rich uncle to secure a future inheritance versus risk of receiving nothing later. The humor hinges on the cashing in of present versus future gains.
Nebraska Crop Growers List Offers Certified Oats Seed
A list of certified Nebraska oats varieties is offered by the Nebraska Crop Growers Association and the Agricultural College in Lincoln. The document includes white oats from the Kherson variety with yields around eight bushels per acre in multi year tests and notes seeds from other varieties. Contact the association for details.
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Ers
Nebraska
Nebraska Crop Growers’ Assn
Articultural College
Lincoln
State Aid Promotes Consolidation of Rural Schools
Nineteen states have enacted laws offering State aid to consolidate country schools. The laws typically require standards on terms, teachers, buildings, and equipment with transportation aid as a common incentive. Most enacted within the last decade, with no trend to raise appropriations where tried.
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Delaware
Georgia
Iowa
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
Missourii
Nebraska
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Museum Displays Egyptian Mummy Since 1897
The University of Nebraska museum has housed a real Egyptian mummy since 1897 when H. V. Rominger of Crawford presented the relic to the University gallery. Interest rose with the tomb of Tutankhamen discovery and thousands visit daily to view the mummy.
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University Gallery
University of Nebraska Museum
H. V. Rominger
Crawford, Nebr
University
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