Winter damage hits Busy Hall alfalfa west of county line
L V Lee notes winter weather damaged alfalfa in western Hall County. Gus Baumfalk near Ellis Neb. lost about 200 chicks when a stove fire destroyed his home. Seed-raising plans expand in North Platte valley with Woodruff Bros. contracting for peas and beans near Bridgeport.
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Hall County
L. V. Lee
Gus Baumfalk
Ellis
Neb
North Platte Valley
Woodruff Bros
Bridgeport
Nebraska
Bruce Highley
Charles Mudge
Beatrice
Mr. Mudge
Young Highley
Dick Highley
Elkhorn Valley Creamery
Neligh
Cross Crossings Cautiously Emphasized In Columbus Schools
Union Pacific representatives will present the safety slogan Cross Crossings Cautiously in Columbus during the first week of May as part of Safety Week in the Schools. The campaign aims to cut railroad crossing accidents nationwide and reduce incidents by 35 percent by 1930, focusing on highway crossings due to rising counts.
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Columbus
Neb
Union Pacific
Shubert predicts record apple shipments from Shubert district
Falls City Neb. fruit grower J F Shubert says 480 acres now bearing will yield much more fruit than last year when 100 carloads were shipped. District, part of southeastern Nebraska, will total 2 000 acres as vineyards, berries and apples expand under Vine yard and Development Co. ownership. The Shuberts have cultivated apples in the area for two decades.
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Falls City
Neb
Shubert
J. F. Shubert
Jast
Nebraska
Vineyard and Development
A. M. Shubert
Wymore to Build Flour Mill Siding for Black Brothers
Grading equipment arrived for Hastings firm H F Epley to start a railway siding project in Wymore for a new flour mill by Black Brothers. The $25,000 stock raise by local business leaders oversubscribed. mill to be a 200 barrel daily frame structure powered by electricity from Black Brothers line.
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Wymore
Nebr
H. F. Epley Grading and Construction Company
Hastings
Black Brothers
Gambrel-Roofed Barn Is Equipped Fully for Profitable Operation
William A. Radford explains a dairy barn design for 50 cows with a gambrel roof. The 86 by 110 foot structure sits on a concrete foundation with a concrete floor, stall partitions, mangers, gutters, and an overhead feed carrier. It includes individual drinking cups, a central feeding alley, two silos, two-story loft, and a ventilating system to minimize labor and keep the herd comfortable.
Lincoln-Crete club organized at Grand hotel
Lincoln Nebr The Lincoln-Crete club formed at the Grand hotel with more than seventy five present. Officers predict at least 125 enrolled soon and with families 300 to 400 connected with the club are expected.
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Lincoln, Nebr
Lincoln-Crete
Saline County
Grand Hotel
Beatrice Veteran Receives First War Risk Payout
Beatrice Nebraska seven years after the death of his son Albert a naval World War veteran and ex-Councilman M M Falk has received the first installment of 10000 dollars war risk insurance carried by the young man.
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Beatrice
Albert
M. M. Falk
Teen Driver Survives Car Plunge Into Wood River
In Grand Island area Adolph Liebsack, 18, lost control on a slick road and his automobile overturned into Wood River. He escaped with only slight injuries after being submerged for about a minute and then emerged back onto the surface.
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Grand Island, Neb
Adolph Liebsack
Wood River
Grand Island
Track Championship Arnold Nebr Classifications Announced
Classifications for the annual Custer county track meet were announced by Superintendent Emil Benback of Arnold. The event, a leading Nebraska high school meet, will be held in Broken Bow on Friday May 6 with Arnold Ansley Broken Bow and Sargent contesting Class A while Anselmo Berwyn Comstock Mason City Merna and Oconto vie for Class B.
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Arnold
Nebr
Custer County
Emil Benback
Nebraska
Broken Bow
Ansley
Sargent
Anselmo
Berwyn
Comstock
Mason City
Merna
Oconto
Tri state band contest crowns winners at Gothenburg
Ten high school bands from three states competed in Gothenburg Nebraska with 50 players. Sterling Colorado won first place, McCook Nebraska took second and Gothenburg placed third. Cozad won class B. The Lands conducted by Lee Lockhart performed after the contest. Next year’s event moves to Lexington.
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Gothenburg
Neb
Sterling
Colo
McCook
Cozad
Lee Lockhart
Council Bluffs
Lexington
Cheap Plaster Costly Experiment in the Home
The article argues that cheap plastering leads to ongoing costs and defects. It warns that improper mixing and backing cause cracks and waves, and stresses dampening surfaces, using lime plaster for a slower set and easier corrections, plus potential 8 percent material savings from re tempering lime plaster.
Plastering Quality Impacts Long-Term Home Satisfaction
The article argues plastering quality matters more than initial cost since inferior plasterwork cracks and becomes an eyesore, while a well-done job remains constantly visible and pays for itself in lasting satisfaction.
Concrete Uses in Construction and Cement Handling
Concrete is produced by mixing port land cement with sand pebbles or broken stone and water in definite proportions then curing in molds. Cement is sold in standard cloth sacks or 94 pound paper bags with returns and redemption rules for cloth sacks and non returnable paper bags.
Alfalfa Damaged by Freezes in Odell Nebraska
Alfalfa in Odell Nebraska and surrounding Alfalfa area suffered due to two light freezes last week. Hundreds of acres on creek bottom land were blackened and stunted, with first cutting near ready and yields unusually dense from recent rainfall. Oats also reported some damage.
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Odell
Neb
Satisfaction Found in Ample Electric Outlets
Home owners gain comfort by arranging lamps and devices to use electricity as a servant. The text promotes light planning to save labor and bring convenience through adaptable outlets and appliance use.
Lime Plaster Finishes Shaped by Its Plasticity and Slow Set
Lime plaster yields a wide range of finishes due to its unique properties. It spreads smoothly on the trowel and hardens slowly, allowing plasterers to craft precise surfaces. The saying lime spreads like warm butter illustrates its plasticity.
Form Lumber Surfacing for Side Forms
All form lumber should be surfaced on one side and one edge to improve handling and appearance. Surfaced lumber creates tighter forms, shields cement and sand, and reduces rock pockets and rough concrete surfaces. Ship tongue and groove timber is most satisfactory.
All plastered interiors gain in period home design
The text notes texture finishes and plasterer tools shaping surface patterns of a historical period. It cites a rising trend of all plastered interiors where walls ceilings cornices berms pillars moldings and arches receive decorative treatments rivaling old-time craftsman work.
Cover Old Shingles for a Better Roof
You can build a better roof over old wood shingles saving tear-off costs while gaining a fire safe, weather tight, long lived roof. Several manufacturers offer shingles with great beauty that can be applied over the old roof.
Banana and soup recipes from a 1927 kitchen column
A vintage kitchen column presents banana desserts and a varied soup collection. It details Banana Split ideas, Butterfly Salad, Marquise Cake, Banana Croustades, and a broad range of soups including Mushroom, Chicken, Soupa la Clermont, Liver, Bean, and a ham bone based Combination Soup with stock and peas.
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Carlcer
Were One Weed Quite a Difference
A doctor's cheerful young daughter, claiming a hundred birthdays, insists the long gap since last week’s four is due to birtdays-this i stem pachoors. The Boston Transcript records the wry exchange.
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Boston Transcript
Doubly Valuable Educate a Map and You Educate an Individual
Quote attribution to Charles D Melver notes education impact. The line contrasts education of a map and a woman, suggesting broader social benefits. The source presents a maxim on knowledge shaping families through women’s education.
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Charles D Melver
Population shifts show urban growth and rural rise
The Institute of Social and Religious Research reports unpublished census data that city population growth from 1900 to 1920 fell from 4 percent to 2.1 percent while rural growth rose to 20.7 percent. Government reclassification to city status at 2 500 residents explains the gap, notes Robert McCulloch who led the study.
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Institute of Social and Religious Research
Robert McCulloch
Tanlac praised in letters as remedy for overwork
Mrs Buettgenbach joins thousands cheering Tanlac for its wonderful properties. Over a hundred thousand letters praise the tonic in our files. If you are rundown, get a trial bottle from your druggist today. Over 52 million bottles sold.
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Tanlac
Taniac
National Banking Associations Opened and Closed by Oct 31 1926
By October 31 1926 there were 13 001 national banking associations authorized to begin business of which 4 018 voluntarily closed to discontinue business or amalgamate with other banks including consolidations with other national associations under the act of November 7 1918.
Quote Exchange Sparks Wit Between Mae and Bill
A snappy exchange shows Mae retorting that Bill lacks brains, with Bill countering that Mae possesses wit. The playful taunt reflects sharp banter and character dynamics from the scene.
Wolves Taken in Ontario Under Government Bounties
The Dearborn Independent reports Ontario trappers killed 652 wolves in November using a special snare, with government bounties paid. From November 1925 to June 1926 the total wolf kill exceeded 8,000 in the province.
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Ontario
Dearborn
Ancient Ornament Tattooing Described In Bible References
Old Form of Ornament tattooing is one of the most ancient customs. It has been practiced in many parts of the world and is mentioned in the Bible in Leviticus.
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