Bentley Blaze Destroys Store and Damages Post Office
Fire of undetermined origin razed a two story frame building housing a general store and Johnson home and the town hall on the second floor in Bentley Louisiana. The blaze spread to Henry Schneckloth’s home and post office causing roof and smoke damage. The tavern and billiard parlor of Hiram Carter received minor damage. Mr and Mrs Johnson and two children escaped unharmed.
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Bentley
George O. Johnson
Henry Schneckloth
Schneckloth
Hiram Carter
Busy Season Ahead in Canning Industry
A busy season is expected as moisture levels promise good crops across all canning lines. Industry officials anticipate strong output and steady demand with favorable growing conditions and harvest timing shaping preparations.
Bachelor Banquets for Summer Bachelors
A playful guide suggests bachelor hosts can enjoy a summer vacation at home by sharing simple menus. It encourages posting manly recipes on the kitchen bulletin board to feed visiting friends, while promising lighthearted relief from domestic worries. The proposed menu includes Jellied Consomme, Crisp Crackers, Barbecued Steaks, Baked Potatoes, Sliced Tomato Salad, Corn on the Cob, Fig Pudding with Ice Cream and Strawberries, Coffee.
Home Barbecued Steaks and Containing Recipes Mixed Menu
A historical kitchen excerpt details method for home barbecued steaks with a glaze of butter vinegar and mustard, plus chipped beef with corn and a rich gravy, and a refrigerator gingerbread recipe topped with apple butter. It includes precise measurements, cooking steps and storage tips.
Late Summer Best Time for Lawn Repairs
Gardening advice notes late August to early October as the prime window to seed and establish new lawn grasses. It recommends Kentucky blue grass with red top and white clover, explains nurse crops, soil preparation, and light top dressing to protect seedlings before winter.
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United States
Kentucky
Samaritan has bad luck in Omaha crash chain
In Omaha a good Samaritan William Neihart stopped after an automobile collision to help victims. En route his car struck a vehicle driven by William Watson. Neihart, Lester Fuller and H. M. Rentschler were charged with reckless driving and Neihart with leaving the scene. Watson was booked as a witness.
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Omaha
Big Wheat Shipments From Gordon and Merriman
North Western railroad officials report 45 cars of wheat loaded at Gordon between July 15 and 31, totaling about 60 000 bushels. August figures not yet available, but loadings are described as heavy. Merriman shipments also strong though fewer cars. most grain goes to the Omaha market.
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Omaha
Northwestern Railroad
South Dakota
Gordon
Merriman
Altho
Advertisers Target Boost in Farm Trade As Prices Rise
Improved crop conditions and higher prices for farm products are expected to stimulate business. Shrewd advertisers will pursue increased trade by appealing to farmers and related markets.
RODEO AT WAHOO BUCKAROO FEATURES BRAMA BULLS
Sam Stuart of Fort Worth Texas will face a herd of Brahma bulls in the second annual Wahoo Buckaroo at Saunders County Fair August 21 to 24. Clowns Cousin Kingfish Scrap Iron Charley Shultz and Milt McKinley add color while burlesque amid rodeo action. The event promises high danger due to Brahma bulls noted for prowess against jungle rivals.
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Wahoo
Neb
Sam Stuart
Fort Worth
Texas
Sidney Franklin
United States
Saunders County
Stuart
Kingfish
Charley Shultz
Ponca City
Oklahom
Milt McKinley
Hassell Bros Three Ring Circus Coming to Nebraska City
The Hassell Bros three ring circus will exhibit in Nebraska City on Thursday August 13. Russell Circus touts low admission prices without sacrificing quality with trained horses and a sensational trapeze act by Bob Fisher’s Five Fearless Flyers.
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Hassell Bros
Nebraska City
Russell Bros
Russell Circus
Bob Fisher
Poultry License Bill Moves Through House
Washington reports a bill to license live poultry dealers and handlers, sent to the White House after House passage. Rep. Mitchell of Tennessee argues the measure curbs racketeering in central markets and would cut New York consumer costs by a third while raising producer prices by a few cents per pound.
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Washington
House
White House
Rep
Mitchell
Tenn
Senate
New York
Mynard Church notes announce Sunday services and conference
The Mynard community is invited to a Sunday service at 11 o clock featuring a sextet of colored people performing spiritual songs. In the afternoon at 3 o clock Rev Vannice will conduct the Fourth Quarterly Conference. A fellowship lunch is planned at 1 o clock between services.
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Mynard
Coloress
Vannice
Elmwood Notes On Locals And Ventures In Brief
Elmwood residents host visitors from Croe Plattsmouth and Omaha. A popcorn stand vendor is ready for operation. Maria Lucile Bussing vacations at Fairbury. Morris Penterman helps haul wheat for Norman Bornemeier with returns of twenty five bushels per acre. Emil Meyers and Emil Rosenow take vacations while siblings visit. An author is finishing a seventh book following popular titles Rim of the Prairie and The Lantern in Her Hand.
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Orley Clement
Raymond Rucker
Croe
Elmwood
Herman Penterman
John E. Turner
Plattsmouth
N. D. Bothwell
Oscar Turner
Henry Westfall
Coryell
Westfall Barage
John Gerdes
Wabash
Lincoln
Lucile Bussing
Farmers Exchange
Fairbury
Catherine Loretz
Omaha
Guy Clements
South Bend
Morris Penterman
Race
Norman Bornemeier
Emil Rosenow
American Exchange Bank
Emil Meyers
Meyers
Frank Gillet
Theress
Elmwood youths plan two week western vacation tour
Five Elmwood young men Virgil Woods will supply the auto Kenneth West Clyde West Don Gongales and Loren Dennis start a two week trip to the west visiting Nebraska South Dakota Wyoming and Colorado. They will drive to attractions and spend as much time in each place as curiosity dictates.
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West
Elmwood
Virgil Woods
Kenneth and
Clyde West
Don Gongales
Loren Dennis
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Colorado
Habish couple return from Backus potato farm visit
Mr and Mrs Wm Habish spent a month in Backus Minnesota where their son Herbert lives and farms potatoes. They returned this week and found crops there very good and were glad to see old friends again.
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Wm. Habish
Backus
Minn
Herbert
Supper Entertains Ledger Family Before Move
Elmer Shreeve and wife hosted an evening picnic supper at Elmer Shreeve’s home. Guests included Supt Spencer Ledger and wife and their daughter, Rev Ernest Baker and wife, and Mrs Baker’s sister. The Ledger family will soon move to Burchard where Mr Ledger will be superintendent, expected in about one week to ten days.
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Elmer Shreeve
Emma Shreeve
Elmer
Spencer Ledger
Ernest Baker
Baker
Completing a New Book
Mrs. Bess Street Aldrich is acknowledged for completing a new book. The notice notes her role as author and highlights publication progress and anticipated release.
Will Make a Trip West to North Dakota and Portland
Morris Penterman Dale Wilson Clarence Miller and James Miller depart for North Dakota to seek harvest and threshing work for up to six months. They will travel by car to Portland Oregon to visit Mrs Penterman’s sisters and her brother and to pursue further employment in the great northwest.
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Morris Penterman
Dale Wilson
Clarence Miller
James Miller
North Dakota
Portland
Ore
Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis Buried at Elm Wood Cemetery
Funeral for Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis was held on her farm near Alvo last Tuesday. She was laid to rest beside her husband and an infant daughter who died years ago at Elm Wood Cemetery.
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Elizabeth Lewis
Alvo
Elmwood
Gypsy Caravan Stops Elmwood for Morning Visit
A roaming band of gypsies toured Elmwood last Tuesday morning gathering in the town center as nearly a dozen cars arrived. Women among the group drew attention from locals during the brief visit while the caravan proceeded onward.
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Elmwood
Wandering Players Leave Town After Blessing Request
Town residents report a duo plying their trade for tunes and asking for money as a blessing. After buying food, they departed toward the pavement and then to an unknown destination, leaving the town peaceful and intact.
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Gan
Missouri Attorney General Opposes Mill Coin Tax Plan
Missouri Attorney General McKittrick says federal one mill and five mill coinage would not solve the 1 percent sales tax issue. He notes tokens would violate currency law and fail to allow collection on small purchases. Santa Fe NM will restrict token use despite a federal ruling.
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Jefferson City
McKittrick
Missouri
Colorado
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Morgenthau
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