April drought marks driest since 1910 across Nebraska
Nebraska briefs summarize state events from May meetings in Omaha Fremont Elks work on a $50000 home Falls City theatre project duties for May 14 to 16 Nebraska Ornithological Society meeting in Omaha June spring floods rain after the driest April in 18 years Lincoln high school wins state music contest Rural Light and Power company organized in Arapahoe Hotel plans in Bridgeport Blood poison death in Omaha Falls City and Minatare deaths from farm injuries Elks, stock growers, and savings associations hold meetings.
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State Medical Association
Omaha
Fremont Elks
Falls City
Nebraska Ornithological Society
Nebraska Stock Growers Association
Alliance
Helen Steinbrecher
Minatare
Lincoln High School
United States Rural Light and Power Company
Arapahoe
Bridgeport
B. G. Brenneman
Albert Hecht
Nebraska League of Savings and Loan (Building and Loan) Associations
J. K. Brown
Fairbury
Nebraska
Grand Island High School
Lincoln
Fish and Game Commission
Lake Quinnebaugh
Tekamah
J. C. Kiska
Sarpy
Farmers’ Fair
College of Agriculture
Nebraska Wheat Improvement Association
Roland Locke
Cornhusker
Memorial Stadium
Charles Paddock
1. A. Russell
Locke
Leutenant
Jennie Califas
Columbus
Charles S. Bream
Grace English Lutheran Church
South Platte
Stamford
John Kroehler
Child’s Point
Frank Shilan
Genoa
Lancaster County
Purbaugh
Se Cheverell
Grand Island
O. J. Shaw
Horace WM. Davis
National Electric Light Association
Platte Valley
Joe Worrell
Trade and Commerce
Griggs
Enrolling for Citizens' Military Training Camps in Seventh Corps
Omaha General Poore announces 5200 young men from eight states will enroll this summer in Citizens' Military Training Camps. Eligible ages 17 to 31 must meet high moral character. Camps run Aug 1–30 at Fort Snelling Fort Des Moines Fort Leavenworth and July 6–Aug 6 at Jefferson Barracks. Government provides food medical care equipment and travel.
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Omaha
General Poore
Arkansas
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Seventh Corps
Fort Snelling
Fort Des Moines
Fort Leavenworth
Jefferson Barracks
Record Cow Yields Compared By State College
Bayard A V Bryan of Mitchell reports his cow Lincoln's Rose has 510.77 pounds of butterfat from 10 012.38 pounds of milk in 304 days. Loretta Lincoln of the state agricultural college produced 483.37 pounds of butterfat from 8 220 pounds of milk in 305 days. The college will compare the two records.
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Bayard
A. V. Bryan
Mitchell
Loretta Lincoln
State Agricultural College
Mr. Bryan
Lincoln
Record Heaviest White Rock Hen Marks Nebraska
I Morgan reports his White Rock hen weighs 10 pounds and sets a Nebraska marketing record at the poultry show. In Columbus, the Oehlrich estate near Ord hosts three calves of unusual birth weight with one colt at 165 pounds and twins totaling 72 pounds, the smallest at 20 pounds.
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Randolph
Nebraska
I. Morgan
White Rock
Columbus
Oehlrich
Here
Poultry raiser nearly loses eye in brood coop incident
Startington Mrs. Jerry Haahr, a noted local poultry breeder who earned prizes at recent shows, was wounded when a baby chick hopped up and pecked at her eye while she checked a brooder heater. The injury damaged the central eyeball.
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Startington
Jerry Haahr
State home site to be redesigned by college horticulture students
The Nebraska State Home for Dependent Children will be handed over by the state board to the horticultural department of the Nebraska College of Agriculture. Students will replan and alter the planting and grounds of the former private residence now under state control.
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Lincoln
Nebraska State Home For
State Board
Horticultural Department
Nebraska College of Agriculture
Farm Cooperative Bottling Plant Boosts Dairy Profits
The article outlines how a central cooperative bottling plant can raise income for farmers by ensuring top quality milk, sanitary handling, and clear communication to consumers. It describes a concrete block facility with an efficient L shaped layout housing an icehouse, refrigerator, work room, and engine room, all designed to minimize handling and lower costs while allowing expansion.
Diamond Dyes Offer Easy Coloring For All Fabrics
Each 15 cent package contains directions so simple any woman can tint delicate shades or dye permanent colors in lingerie silks ribbons skirts waists dresses coats stockings sweaters draperies coverings hangings. Buy Diamond Dyes and tell your druggist whether the material is wool or silk or cotton or mixed goods.
New Drainage Ditch Dibbs Flood Waters in Richardson County
A new drainage ditch to divert flood waters is being dug in Richardson county. It will alter Muddy creek’s course and connect with the Nemaha drainage ditch built years ago, aiming to reduce past flood trouble.
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Preston
Richardson County
Muddy Creek
Nemaha
Barn Fire Claims Stock at Rudolph Settie Farm
A large barn and corn crib on the Rudolph Settie farm northeast of town burned with loss of six work animals including five hogs a valuable stallion and the rest of the stock. Fire origin unknown.
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Rudolph Settie
Here
Irrigation System Installed At Fairbury Nursery
C. M. Hurlburt of Fairbury nurseries has installed a small irrigation plant here. Thirty acres of strawberries vegetables and other plants are watered by three pumps.
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Fairbury
C. M. Hurlburt
Fairbury Nurseries
Eggs contributed to Bryan Memorial hospital aid drive
The Sunday drive near Fairbury raised about 9 900 eggs for Bryan Memorial hospital in Lincoln. The Sunday School primary and junior departments nearly filled a thirty dozen case.
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Fairbury
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
Wheat Plowed Up Move to Corn in Gage County
Beatrice area farmers in Gage county plow wheat fields and shift to corn planting. Acreage is expected to rise from last year as more ground is prepared for the corn crop.
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Beatrice
Gage County
Track gains in Nebraska this spring led by Schulte and Locke
Veteran Nebraska track mentor Henry F. Schulte and standout Roland Gipp Locke work to boost track as a popular sport in the state this spring. The pair collaborates to raise interest and participation among local athletes and fans.
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Lincoln
Henry F. Schulte
Nebraska
Roland “Gipp” Locke
Three Keys to Home Design Efficiency and Heating Costs
The article stresses occupant comfort artistic effect and initial cost plus often overlooked plant efficiency. It notes heating boilers run 46 to 60 percent efficient and much heat is wasted through leakage. It claims northern buildings waste less fuel per cubic foot due to tighter construction and ventilation theory emphasizes building physics over cracks as health determinants.
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United States
Canada
Texas
Period Design Guides Interior and Exterior Cohesion
The article explains matching interior spaces to exterior period style. It urges using affordable period furniture with proper wall and ceiling treatments to maintain a unified look throughout a home. It notes many owners fear attempting this due to perceptions of luxury elements.
Modern Sanitary Fixtures Cut Cleaning Burden At Home
Modern plumbing fixtures simplify cleaning and reduce housework. Built in bathtubs avoid cleaning under and behind, while one piece sinks reduce stooping and dishwashing drudgery. Seamless designs resist grease and bugs, making them highly sanitary.
Every Minute Worsens The Anecdote Relation
A concise note reflects how extending a story weakens its impact. The saying underscores caution in telling a tale and the risk of diluting the core point with each added detail.
The Pedestrian Drives a Motor Novel Debate
A fragmentary exchange hints at a motor novel theme and questions the author’s aim. The pedestrian motif appears central, inviting readers to interpret purpose and meaning within the narrative.
Cuticura Ad Promotes Hand Care Routine
An advertisement touts Cuticura for sore hands. Soak hands in hot Cuticura Soap, dry, rub in Cuticura Ointment, then remove excess with tissue. Claims Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum cover all toilet needs.
Head Council of Santee Dies at Santee Reservation
Bloomfield Edward Blacksmith longtime head councilman for the Sioux at Santee reservation died at his home six miles southwest of Santee after a lingering illness.
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Santses
Bloomfield
Edward Blacksmith
Santee Reservation
Santee
Geology Tour Heads West From Lincoln
Lincoln students from Lincoln-Sixteen University of Nebraska depart in a chartered bus led by Prof. F. Schram for a 5000 mile geology expedition from Lincoln to the Rocky Mountains mining district.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska
F. Schram
University
Rocky Mountains
Exterior house painting guidelines from a bygone era
The piece warns that paint can ruin or enhance a home’s appearance. It advises a quiet two color scheme to harmonize with surroundings, recommending darker trim on lighter body colors or lighter accents on dark walls. Emphasizes considering neighbors and avoiding fad colors while noting durability and weather considerations.
Fremont Growers Plant Potato Peelings to Save Seed
With seed potato prices high, Fremont farmers are planting peels with deep eye cuts to stretch supplies. Households are contributing waste peelings as a thrift measure amid rising costs.
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Fremont
Window ventilator relieves steam in kitchen
A kitchen plagued by constant steam and dripping windows finds relief with a low cost kitchen window ventilator. The device vents steam and smoke while minimizing cold air intrusion, improving winter comfort.
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