Nebraska Rural Happenings Highlight Fair Gains and Roads
Garden county fair in Lewellen broke attendance records and raised gate receipts while Box Butte and others held successful fairs with horse shows and roping events. A Keirney survey counted 158 irrigation projects in Buffalo county. Nebraska farm land values show a 1920 peak during the war boom. The intercity road- paving push, Good Roads meeting in Omaha, and new bank consolidation at Hardy mark ongoing Nebraska development. High schools approved for state normal training aid and Red Cross hurricane relief contributions flow to Florida. Farm alfalfa profits shine for Fred C. Horth near Shelton. Nebraskan youth excel in Interstate Fair judging. American Education Week slated for November. Twenty-three highway projects valued at $500,000 push Nebraska’s 1926 road program toward completion.
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Lewellen
Keirney
Hemingford
Nebraska
United States Department of Agricultural
Morrill County
Iowa
Nebraska Good Roads Association
Hotel Rome
Omaha
W. A. Ellis
Omaha Chambers of Commerce
Missouri
Illinois
Hardy
Nuckolls County
Farmers’ State Bank
Hardy Bank
Jas. H. Fair
Matzen
Florida
Red Cross
Baum Building
Thirteenth
Farnam Streets
Walter S. Jardine
The
Shelton
Fred C. Horth
Sioux City
Clyde Battie
Cleora Majors
Clarence Nalls
Lexington
Batte
Miss Majors
South Dakota
Minnesota
Kansas
National Education Association
American Legion
Cochran
Tve
Nebraska rail commission authorizes 30044 stock issue
The state railway commission granted Madison Telephone company authority to issue 30044 preferred stock at 6 percent. Proceeds will pay for newly acquired property purchased from Northwestern Telephone in Neligh Brunswick exchange and farm lines of Northern Antelope in Neligh. New property cost 3400.
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Lincoln
State Railway Commission
Madison Telephone Company
Northwestern Telephone Company
Neligh
Brunswick Exchange
Northern Antelope Company
Club Porkers Bring Top Prices at Morrill County Fair
Morrill county boys pig club hogs sold at auction for 13.80 dollars per 100 pounds, topping Denver daily fat hog price. First time in fat hog division, facing older competitors. Hogs were six months old, some weighing 225 pounds.
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Morrill County
Denver
Crop conditions update for western Nebraska crops
In western Nebraska near North Platte threshing is about 85 percent done with yields down due to hail damage. Alfalfa shows rapid growth with some third cutting in stock. Potatoes yield and quality are below average though prices may be favorable. Sugar beets reach a record acreage with expectations for a very good yield.
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Nebraska
North Platte
Coop movement forms to curb chicken theft in Hall county
A cooperative effort backed by poultry producers and buyers and supported by the Midwest Poultry Association, the sheriff's department, and the farm bureau is underway in Hall County to combat chicken theft. An open meeting will be called this week from the county agent's office to organize the effort.
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Grand Island
Midwest Poultry Association
Sheriff's Department
The
Farm Bureau
Hall County
Three Generations Teach Same School in Neligh District
In district No 3 north west of Orchard Miss Winifred Reed teaches her first term while her mother taught the same school 25 years ago and her grandmother was the district’s first teacher nearly 40 years ago. Three generations teach in one school is unusual.
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Neligh
Orchard
Winifred Reed
Nebraska Picks Five For Rhodes Scholarship Openings
Five University of Nebraska students were to be named as finalists for the state's Rhodes scholarship at Oxford. A selection committee led by Dr. H. G. James and Professor J. D. Hicks would evaluate candidates this fall to determine the Nebraska contingent for study at Oxford University.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Rhodes
Oxford University
H. G. James
College of Arts
J. D. Hicks
Bridgeport Voters Rebuff $20,000 City Hall Bonds
In Bridgeport 285 votes were cast on a proposal to issue $20,000 bonds for a site purchase and city hall construction. 149 supported and 136 opposed, failing to reach a three-fifths majority by 22 votes.
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Bridgeport
Exceptionally Attractive Bungalow for Large Families
Six rooms on a 32 by 49 foot frame bungalow with three bedrooms and a bath. Dormer windows in the attic create extra sleeping space and a bright living area. Basement beneath houses heating plant and storage. brick walls support a Colonial style porch and exterior.
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Shieh
Grant Permit Granted for Nebraska Power Line Route
The state railway commission granted Tri-State Utilities authority to construct a 90 mile 66 000 volt transmission line from Wynot to O Neill Nebraska. The project will traverse Cedar Knox and Holt counties.
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Lincoln
Tri-State Utilities Company
The
State Railway Commission
Wynot
O'Neill
Nebraska
Cedar
Knox
Holt
Miss Lynette Rennick Appointed to Porto Rico Government School
Mrs Rennick received notice of appointment to a position in the commercial department of the government school on Porto Rico after completing a civil service examination taken earlier.
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Wayne
Lynette Rennick
Government School
Porto Rico
Road Work Finishes Soon on Cornhusker Highway
Graveling of the Fremont to Hooper segment will be completed within three weeks. The project includes straightening and grading and has been underway since early spring.
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Fremont
Hooper
Red Cloud Plans City Park Initiative
The Red Cloud Ad club has formed a committee to study park sites and will act to create a city park once arrangements are in place.
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Red Cloud
Oshkosh Harvest Festival and Baseball Tournament
Oshkosh plans a three day festival and baseball tournament from September 29 to October 1. Prizes will be awarded for exhibits and contests and an entertainment program is planned.
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Oshkosh
Oskosh
Drainage District Petition Circulates in Randolph
Heavy rains caused creek overflow damaging homes in Randolph prompting a renewed push for a drainage ditch. A petition with about 150 signatures will be presented to city officials and Cedar County commissioners seeking a district like the Laurel and Wakefield ditches.
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Randolph
Cedar County
Laurel and
Wakefield
Photographs Made Of Korean Student Wang Sun Yun Funeral
Pictures were taken at the Hastings college burial of Wang Sun Yun to inform his father and Korean relatives of the procession crowd flowers and burial details. The student attended Hastings college for three years and was joined by one uncle from Princeton university.
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Hastings
Korea
Wang Sun Yun
Hastings College
Princeton University
Chalking of Paint Fades Over Time Says Expert
An expert advises chalking of paint should be minimal and gradual. A quality coating is expected to protect surfaces for two to three years or longer, with chalking not evident within six to twelve months after application.
Designing Interiors: Floor and Wall Color Guidance
Keep floors darker than walls and ceiling and choose plain floors with striped or figured wallpaper. In open plan rooms use the same floor pattern on both sides. use small designs in small rooms. in large rooms opt for deeper tones. Avoid cold colors on northern exposures. sunny rooms suit greens yellows and tans.
Different Forage Crops and Grazing With Hogs
Growing forage crops and grazing them with hogs is a desirable way to improve run-down land as hog raisers and experiment-station workers note. Manure returns most fertilizing elements to soil. trampling on heavy clays is avoided with a permanent sod pasture. hogs aid weed control and make use of waste plants in grazed fields.
Inside-Cellar Moisture Fix by Tin Smith Reader
A Liberty reader offers a home building tip to prevent wet cellar walls and floors. Dig a trench inside the cellar wall six inches deep and five wide. Install a four inch clay tile, slope toward the sewer, cover with galvanized mesh and cement.
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Liberty
Notes for Builders on Plumbing Heating and Safety
Notes describe plumbing and heating supplies including glass lined laundry chutes, Lleat insulation features, electric fountains for health and beauty, sash sustainers for window operation, heat equipment to raise home value, dumbwaiters and elevators for policy, and noiseless tank fittings for water closet operation.
Pergola Replaces Old Porches In Home Landscaping
The article discusses adding a pergola or lattice to connect a house with surrounding grounds, creating outdoor living spaces. It promotes single-post pergolas for cost efficiency and harmony with the house, noting popularity with colonial style trends and ready-made kits for DIY setup.
Solarium Space Seen as More Useful Than Porch
A solarium is a more economical use of space than an open porch and space grows more valuable yearly. With wide latitude for color and furnishings, many housewives find the sun porch the most lived in room. A yearly coat of paint keeps it fresh and protected.
Jersey Coats for Schoolgirls Set a Fashion Tone
In conservative yet vivid fall and winter styles, Jersey wool coats feature flare hems with godets, fur collars, and single button fastenings in navy, wine, French blue, jungle green, and cinnamon tones. Suede linings complement chinchilla textures. shirring enhances fullness in dresses and coats. Jolie Bottomley. 1926 Western Newspaper Union.
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Jersey
Jolie Bottomley
Paris Frock Line Delights Young Girls With Craft
Handmade Voile frocks for younger girls arrive from Paris. Colors include flower shades and vivid tones with drawnwork and handwork as decorations. Simple lines, charming and well made.
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Paris
Frocks of Black Chiffon and Pink Satin on Display
Black and pink ensembles described feature black chiffon and lace gowns worn over slips of pink satin or chiffon, showcasing contrasting textures and colors in a couture sequence.
Black and Navy Hold Fashion Lead in Paris Shows
Black dominates autumn and winter styles in Paris fashion displays. Navy blue appears second and a new dark red shade ranks third. Velvet is predicted to be the favorite material with kusha in second place.
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Paris
Kusha
As White is Worn White in Fashion Context
The phrase notes how white outfits gain emphasis when paired with contrasting colors rather than worn alone, highlighting styling practice seen in color contrast trends.
The Kitchen Cabinet Call to Stand Alone Truth
A speech urges Walt to delay until backed by numbers and crowd response. It emphasizes that fewer supporters require a stronger, clearer personal stance and echo from the audience. Strong individual conviction is urged before public backing.
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Walt
Venture into Gelatin Grape Sherbet and Roast Duck Dishes
A list of kitchen recipes including GrapeJuice Sherbet with lemon gelatin, Roast Duck with Wild Rice, Dutch Rabbit with currant glaze, Rochester Dinner Soup, Hashed Brown Potatoes, and varied Chicken dishes. Also includesChicken Victoria, Chicken Curry, Chicken Croustade, Banana Fritters, and Banana garnish ideas.
Soothing Baby Elephants Nurtured by Cradle Melodies
A French explorer reports that baby elephants from farms are frantic when separated from mothers. Natives calm them gradually by singing cradle lullabies to help them sleep.
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Heart of
Africa
Sorrows Proportions Reflect Proper Bounds
Quotation frames a moderation of grief tied to the blow endured. It cites Juvena l era? The line urges balance in sorrow relative to impact and keeps emotions in measure. The reference to Juvenal underscores a classical moral on restraint and proportion.
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Juvenal
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