Concrete building in Shelby signals growth in 1900s town
Jorge Ball’s new concrete residence nears completion in the south part of town. W. H. Myers to cement walks near his store. new cement sidewalks replace dirt paths, while shops and homes steady progress. Bank of Shaby becomes First National Bank of Shelby on November 1. pension claims surge as veterans fade and widows rise. Ada Brown’s District 23 basket supper raises 15 dollars for a new organ.
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Jorge Ball
Osceola
W. H. Myers
F OL. Dunn's
Bank of Shaby
National Bank of
Shelby
Py County
National Bank
Sharp
Forest Tree Applications Ready for Windbreak Planting
Nebraska farmers planning windbreaks or wood lots for spring should start soil and ground preparation now. Cultivation before and after planting is crucial for success. Applications for up to 406 trees under Clarke McNary will be distributed via extension service after November 1 through county agents or the Agricultural Extension Service in Lincoln.
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Nebraska
Agricltural College
Extension Service
Clarke-McNary
What Are You Worth To Your Town In 1920 Verse
A reflective poem asks how worth is measured beyond possessions. It contrasts wealth with acts of kindness to the youth and community, urging selfless service. The author Dousias Matluch writes about a new ideal as time ends with life.
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Dousias Matluch
Chevrolet
Mothier's Cook Book and Humble Household Rules
A note on Mothier's cookbook praising frugality and simplicity. The text extols inexpensive or shabby furniture as welcoming to children and dogs, framing its domestic sacredness as inclusive and practical.
Corn and Tomato Chowder and Pumpkin Dessert Recipe
Luncheon dish ideas include Corn and Tomato Chowder with corn, tomatoes, celery, salt, water, cheese, and pepper. Also a pumpkin custard pie with milk eggs sugar cinnamon and cream baked in a pastry crust, plus a light batter pancake fry. Recipe notes attributed to PS, 1929 Westarp Union.
Are Light Or Dark Clothes Warmer
A compact note contrasts warm clothing colors, stating dark clothes feel warmer and light colors feel cooler. It cites common sense and references a saying about temper and circumstance attributed to Hume, illustrating divergent ideas on warmth and adaptability.
Sun Rotates West to East with 7 Degree Tilt
The sun spins on its axis from west to east and is tilted about seven degrees relative to the ecliptic plane. This indicates a mild axial tilt influencing solar orientation and apparent seasonal changes.
Meiosis in rhetoric as a tool for downplaying reality
The term meiosis describes the deliberate understatement of a thing to make it appear less significant than it is. In rhetoric, this device reduces perceived gravity by choosing mild phrasing and minimal detail.
Notice to Creditors in Arvid Toline Estate Polk County
Creditors must file claims by February 22 1930 and debts paid by November 22 1920. The county judge will hear claims November 22 1929 December 23 1929 and February 2 1930 at 10 A M in the County Court Room to examine hear allow or adjust all duly filed claims. October 26 1929. W W Norton County Judge.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Arvid Toline
State of
Said County
Jlstate
Francis Maion Fox
Streie
Nola A. Fox
Hs. Wie
Polk Coun Nels
Aobresis
Benjamin FE. Finapy
Lelia E. Finecy
First American Architect Peter Harrison Biography
Peter Harrison, the first professional architect in America, arrived about 1745. He designed the Red Wood Library at Newport and prepared plans for rebuilding King's Chapel in Boston. In 1761 he built the Brick Market house in Newport later used as a city hall. He died in New Haven on April 30, 1773 at fifty nine.
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America
Peter Harrison
Newport, Row
King’s Chapel
Boston
Harrison
Newport
R. L
New Haven
Rough Coastal Waves Marked by Notable Heights
The ocean never remains perfectly smooth. Waves are common, with ground swells evident off Newfoundland and northern New England. Cape Patten, Cape Henry, and Virginia coast are noted for waves of considerable height.
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Newfoundland
New England
Cape Fatterns
Cape Henry
Virginian
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Goodyear Pathfinder
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Shelby State Bank
Bryant & Tabor
Mothier
Pumpin Pie
Westar
Ape Union
Barbara Bouriaily
Hume
Flint
Michigan
Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Bud
Ivi
W. W. Norton
Hotel
Cornhusker
Lincoln
Skeeone
Stapitol Boo
Cafe Ans Poputs
Riesd Collce Men Morrison Fidei Co. Md
Morriu von Sain Lasvrenes
3Igreine
Squill
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
U. S
Acciculture
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