Osceola City Council approves highway route change
The Osceola Nebraska city council met August 3 1939 and after reviewing claims and the treasurer report adopted a resolution to relocate Highways 30A 81 and 92 through the city along East to State and Central Streets. The meeting adjourned after other routine business.
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Fat Lambs Lead Slump In Omaha Livestock Prices
Receipts at Union Stock Yards Omaha on Monday total 17 500 cattle and 18 200 sheep and lambs with fat lambs down 25 50c from last week while feeder lambs and aged sheep hold or rise. Hog trade slow but near week end levels. top quoted 7 25 with most hogs 5 85 7 00.
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Tea’s romance and history blend in early imports and culture
The piece traces tea’s arrival in the Western world from the seventeenth century, noting social shifts from luxury to common use as imports grew. It highlights tea caddies dating to about 1710, particularly pear shaped forms and early bottle shapes, with lids replacing sliding bottoms for easier filling.
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Air and Kiln Drying Do It Your Lumber
Discussion of two common drying methods for lumber. Air drying relies on weather and is traditional though weather can slow the process. Kiln drying uses heated air and steam to speed drying, with larger mills often using this costly method.
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Chicago Tribune
Weather and Names in 19th Century Observations
Mark Twain jokes about New England weather with rapid shifts and playful lines. The snippet also explains name meanings for Sheldon Rien and notes county business from Polk Nebraska dated September 5 1939 including fund approvals and bids.
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Persian and Angora Cats Described in Encyclopedia
The article explains that Persian and Angora cats are often treated as one long-haired group. The Angora, from Angora Turkey, has a small head and tufted ears with long silken hair in tufts, while the Persian is larger with coarser hair that thickens toward the tail end.
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