Nebraska Week Highlights Youth Programs and Local Industry
The Nebraska week features Father and Son focus, the fifth annual Nebraska Parent-Teachers convention in Lincoln with 500 women, calf club plans in Alliance, and a Synod convention choice for Wayne in 1927. It also notes buffaloed bone finds near Dalton, state cheese awards, Omaha trade excursion, a Dalton fossil tooth, and bank control shifting to Mrs. I D Clarke at Papillion.
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Lincoln
Nebraska Parent- Teachers Association
Alliance
Alliance Business Men
Wayne
Presbyterian Synod of Nebraska
Lexington
Synod
Walter Weigers
Cheyenne County
Board of Trustees
Stratton
University of Nebraska Agricultural College
Detrot
United States
Neufchatel
Chamber of Commerce of
Omaha
Nebraska
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Dalton
Tom Augustine
Plains
Wyoming
Nebraska Blacksmiths, Horseshoers and Wheelwrights’ Association
Hastings
G. C. Casten Grafton
Cambridge Co-Operative Creamery
Treamery
Box Butte County
South Omaha
Cozad
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
State Railway Commission
Cornlea
Humphrey
Humphrey Exchange
Veterans’ Association of Burlington Railroad
J. B. Kennedy
Ellsworth
Neb
Burlington
Centenary M. E. Church
Beatrice
Young People’s Society of the Church
State
Federal Mission of Agricultural Statistics
A. W. Clarke
Papillion
I. D. Clarke
Clarke
Omaha Hosts October Conventions and Homecomings
Omaha expects about five thousand visitors for thirteen conventions and homecoming events this month. Creighton’s homecoming on October 30 tops the calendar, with gatherings from the Odd Fellows encampment October 19–20 to the Scottish Rite Masons October 27–28 and other groups across October 13–29.
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Omaha
Bureau of Publicity
Chamber of Commerce
Creighton
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Rebekah State Assembly
Convention of the Supreme Council of Ancient and Acce
Tea Scottish Rite Masons
Nebraska Good Roads Association
Nebraska Baptist Association
Nebraska State Nurse Association
Creighton Cental and Medical Alumnae
Hog Caller Goes To Legion Meeting
Fred Patzel world champion hog caller headlines the national American Legion convention in Philadelphia with his Swine song. Iowa fans recall last year's corn song success prompting plans to bring Patzel to impress legionnaires with his signature poo-ooo-eee. The trip marks Patzel’s first extensive journey beyond 200 miles from home.
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Legion
Madison
Iowa
Nebraska
Fred Patzel
National American Legion
Philadelphia
Cornhuskers
Patzel
Nebraska Hog Slaughter Report From Accredited Counties
Dr. W T Spencer reports in September 7380 hogs slaughtered from Polk Burt Butler Cass Otoe Hamilton Johnson and Dodge counties. Only 28 or 3.7 percent were condemned and sterilized. Premiums paid totaled about 30 cents per hog under a 10 cent per hundred weight bonus.
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Omaha
Nebraska
W. T. Spencer
Lvestock
Omaha Live Stock Exchange
Polk
Burt
Butler
Cass
Otoe
Hamilton
Johnson
Dodge
Shipments of Sweet Clover Seed From Alexandria
Joseph Rothmeier a local grain dealer shipped a carload of sweet clover seed raised by area farmers. The seed turnout was good and fetched a solid price. Rothmeier bought all available seed to fill the carload and it was sent to a seed firm in Atchison Kansas.
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Alexandria
Joseph Rothmeier
Rothmeier
Atchison
Kansas
Fire Devastates Falls City Main Street Businesses
Fire of unknown origin caused about 25000 dollars in damage to stores and offices on Falls City's main street. Fisher's Booterie suffered the greatest loss, nearly destroyed, with stock and building damage totaling 16000 dollars. The Falls City Journal offices received light damage, and some losses are insured.
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Falls City
Fisher’s Booterie
Falls City Journal
Bloomfield Dedicates New High School Building
John Matzen state superintendent of public instruction was the principal speaker at Bloomfield high school dedication. The three story building cost nearly 110000 dollars and was built as enrollment rose 76 percent from 1920 to 1926.
Kearney Starts Largest 1926 Building Project
Work has begun on the new Masonic temple in Kearney with a projected cost of 125000 dollars. When finished with theater installation the investment will exceed 200000 dollars, the largest building project in Kearney in 1926.
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Kearney
Masonic Temple
Boy Rides Pony 125 Miles to Ogallala County Fair
Eleven year old Arnold Wright rode his pet pony 27 miles north of Whitman Nebraska to Ogallala 125 miles in three days. He finished second in the quarter mile dash earning 15 dollars. He mentioned seeing the channel swimming girl in the paper and said he’d be glad if he kept his pony.
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Ogallala
Arnold Wright
Whitman
Neb
Arnold
Precautions urged against hog cholera outbreak
The state and federal agricultural bureau warns Nebraska farmers to guard against possible hog cholera spread. The bulletin notes that a general outbreak would cause large losses due to serum shortages and many hogs not being immunized after a period with low incidence.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
State
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Statistics
Bulletin
York County votes on levy for fair buildings
York county commissioners issue general election notices for November. Voters will decide on a property tax levy not to exceed 23000 dollars to fund new fair buildings including a grandstand, horse building, ladies rest room and speed barn. Estimated grandstand cost is 10000 dollars with other structures ranging 1600 to 5000 dollars.
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York
York County
Browning Drake Receiver Lauded for Tuning and Regenerative Detector
A detailed look at the Browning-Drake receiver design highlights a tuned neutralized radio frequency amplifier with regenerative detector and multi stage audio amplification. Emphasis on volume control placement preserves tone and prevents overloading, with specific tube types and National Impedaformers aiding stable operation.
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John B. Brennan
Radio Broadcast Magazine
Electrad
Sangamo
Watch Lead Prongs on Your Radio Receiver
Lead prongs on the radio tube and socket can corrode or bend hindering reception. Clean corrosion with a wall file and lift bent prongs with a hair pin to restore contact, taking care not to break the prongs.
Difference Between Dry and Storage Batteries
A storage battery stores electrical energy chemically and reuses it when in service, allowing repeated cycles before wear. A dry cell generates electricity from chemical action and repeats as long as its internal chemistry permits.
Power Tube Enhances Radio Volume in Late-Stage Sets
Power tubes designed for last-stage radio sets boost loudspeaker volume beyond ordinary tubes without overload. Dry-cell tubes effectively operate loudspeakers from dry-cell power. Some storage-battery and light-socket tubes can supply music for dancing in large halls. Power tubes run on higher B and C voltages and require sets with separate terminals.
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A. c
Battery Renew: Replacing Discharged Cells and Chemicals
The process requires renewing the chemicals after discharge. Renewal restores function and efficiency by refreshing electrolyte and active materials as part of maintenance and repair.
Building better radio sets needs proper tools
For serious study of constructing and testing radio sets, provide high quality tools and instruments. Learn to use them correctly and maintain them well, for good work hinges on good equipment and skilled use.
Light intensity does not determine radio tube sensitivity
The notion that brighter a radio tube glows yields better reception is incorrect. Light emitted is incidental to operation and not a reliable measure of the tube’s sensitivity.
Vacuum tube socket fit tip with paper wrap
If the tube socket does not fit snugly around the base wrap several layers of paper strip equal in height to the base. Ensure the paper fills gaps and allows a secure connection without stressing the pins or base.
New England Colonial One-Story Four-Room House Plan
A four room single story New England style home features a high pitched roof with attic space, two corner bedrooms, a four room layout designed for double purpose living areas, a large kitchen with built in fixtures, a side service entry, and a fully excavated basement. The plan suits a wide shallow lot 44 by 24 feet.
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New England
Blackhead Disease Affects Turkeys Most Seriously
The article explains blackhead by the ameaba melagridis, its liver and bowels involvement, and rapid decline in turkeys especially the young. It urges strict sanitation, isolation of sick birds, disinfection of roosts, and preventative use of potassium permanganate in water and feed to curb spread and protect young flocks. It notes occasional chronic forms and possible impact on turkey operations for a year or more.
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George L. Conn
Farm Journal
Fire-Stopping of Walls and Partitions Essential
Fire stopping is a key safeguard in dwelling construction. Hollow walls partitions and floors offer runways for fire spread from cellar to attic or side to side. Adequate fire stopping makes an all lumber residence safer than masonry walls and lumber floors without such protection.
Screens and Storm Doors Enhance New Homes
The article notes homeowners often spend extra on screens for all windows, storm windows or doors in cold climates, and weather stripping. Awnings are typically purchased by the owner, with many homes requiring $200 or more before being satisfactory.
Oak Flooring That Lasts Generations in Homes
Oak flooring endures beyond the house, providing a durable foundation that remains beautiful as long as there are feet. Precision tongue and groove strips create a tight continuous surface, end matching adds firmness, and a worn finish is easily renewed with filler and varnish or wax. Mellowness grows with age, making oak floors treasured heirlooms for your descendants.
Keeping Porch Floors Dry and Durable
The text stresses avoiding contact between untreated lumber and moist ground to prevent rot. Porch floors share this principle and should be built with locally available materials. It suggests porch floors be 17 to 16 inches thick, laid in white lead, and sloped for fast drainage.
Shingle Side Wall Savings Across Home Prices
Side-wall construction offers savings on shingled walls for high, medium, and low priced homes. Builders need not pay a premium for durable roof and side-wall shingling compared to other wall coverings.
Flue smoke test for spark proofing chimney base
Build a fire in the base of the flue with green wood or smoky material. The fire should produce considerable smoke. Stop the flue above the roof. Observe the chimney stack closely to see if smoke escapes.
Home Building Notes for Period Design and Modern Features
Fireplaces and mantels fit any period design. Combination bathtubs require little space and are up to date. Steel clamps must be durable for heavy use. Insulation pays off beyond improved building practice. Trucks help contractors coordinate multiple jobs. Fans and blowers as built in features boost sales. Distinctive roofings transform old and new houses.
Proper Watering and Care for Ducks
Guidance on providing ample water during feeding to prevent choking and support digestion. Notes the need for water deep enough to cover beak holes, warns against milk types, mentions signs of illness such as coccidiosis, and recommends sand, bone meal, or meat scraps in the diet for mineral support.
Use Sodium Fluoride to Destroy Lice on Fowls
Instructions describe treating a flock with sodium fluoride powder applied between feathers near the neck and vent. It notes bulk purchase and a pea sized application of blue or mercuric ointment to the skin below the vent. Emphasizes treating every bird to prevent reinfestation.
Marking Layers Aids Early Culling Of Nonviable Birds
The article describes using metal leg bands to identify older hens in winter quarters. By placing a band on the left leg now and another on the right leg in 1926, owners can easily cull unprofitable birds. The method aims to improve flock profitability.
Breeding Turkeys Require Superior Stock Selection
Those seeking turkeys for breeding should choose early maturing stock, but avoid smaller birds for cheapness. Rapid gaining birds that mature quickly are best for breeding, with emphasis on selecting only the very best stock. Early maturing birds suit early trade. slower maturing ones suit later markets.
Treating Bumble Foot Birds Shows Simple Care Steps
The article explains bumble foot in birds as a foot abscess from jumping or injury. It advises wide incision to drain pus, iodine wash, and bandaging. Isolate the bird on clean straw until healing. small lumps from callous thickening require no treatment.
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Cornhusker News
Falla City
W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Kyile
IMWO
West
Blackhead
Bumble-Foot
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