When Birds are Driven from the Country
The article recalls historical cases showing harm when birds are killed or driven away. It cites Frederick the Great’s cherry-saving campaign and the subsequent insect plagues, Belgium in 1855 with the gypsy moth, France’s 1861 harvest issues, and Nebraska 1865 blackbird drives, illustrating birds’ role in pest control and crop protection across eras.
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Frederick the Great
Prussia
Brussels
Belgium
France
Nebraska
Farmers Reaping Benefit From Higher Meat Prices
Figures from the Institute of American Meat Packers show farmers receive about 14.5 cents per pound of beef and 12.2 cents per pound of pork sold at retail in April, nearly triple the 1932 returns. Retail pork averages 23 cents per pound, beef 25 cents, with April returns reversing the lean 1932 period.
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Chicago
Institute of American Meat Packers
Institute
Journal ads bring you timely bargains news
Classified ads announce fresh bargains and sales across town. Readers scan listings for limited time offers, discounts, and shop specials presented in concise notices. Prices, dates, and locations appear in readable segments for quick decisions.
Local Notices and Visits Fill Plattsmouth Weekend
Nehawka William Obernaulte builds wicker screen between bank of office and Dr Walters. Mrs Will Gerder from Plattsmouth guest at Troop home for weekend. Dollie Wehrbein and Victor Wehrbein visit Omaha. Warren Munn shells corn for James Palmer from 1938 crop. Mrs Vilas P Sheldon wins three florals at Plattsmouth show. Many others visit Nebraska cities and attend events. Robert McConnaha and wife visit. Robert H Chapman takes vacation. Olaf Lundberg lays concrete pavement near businesses. Granddaughter's family to stay for school vacation.
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William Obernaulte
Walters
Will Gerder
Plattsmouth
W. C. Troop
Mesdames
Dollie Wehrbein
Victor Wehrbein
Omaha
Warren Munn
James Palmer
George Troop
Mary Catherine Gorder
W. O. Troop
Robert H. Chapman
Olaf Lundberg
Farmers Oil Company
J. J. Pollard Implement
Vacation Bible School Closes With Picnic in Nehawka
The United Brethren church in Nehawka ended its vacation Bible school last week with a closing picnic on Friday at the church. A large turnout of scholars and their parents attended. Those in charge report very encouraging results and progress.
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United Brethren Church
Nehawka
Shelled Corn Sold by Disney Believed to Hold Market Value
A. G. Disney, who bought a crib of corn from Mrs. Emma Christensen, shelled it on Monday and placed it in bins at the farm for feeding. He believes there is money in stock at this time.
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A. G. Disney
Emma Christensen
Will Visit Here for Summer Ends Trip in Iowa City
Stuart Rough and Glen Rutledge traveled to Iowa City last Friday night and return Sunday evening. They observed far more advanced crops there with corn nearly all harvested, noting the surprising difference from here.
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Stuart Rough
Iowa City
Iowa
Glen Rutledge
Mr. Rutledge
Wessell Improves After Lumbago Attack
Henry Wessell has been ill with lumbago and could not manage the store. J. G. Wunderlich has handled the business during his absence. The patient is now considerably better and able to be downtown part time.
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Henry Wessell
J. G. Wunderlich
Mr. Wessell
Kuntz Family Visited York With Relatives
Mr and Mrs Herbie Kuntz and their children visited York along with Mrs Roy Baum a sister of Mrs Kuntz who has been staying here. Louis Kuntz accompanied them and will remain in York until school begins this fall.
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York
Herbie Kuntz
Mrs John Opp Progress After Lincoln Hospital Stay
Mrs John Opp, treated after an operation two weeks ago at Bryan Memorial hospital in Lincoln, is reported to be improving and hopeful to return home completely well. Mr Opp and daughter Dorothy visited last Sunday, accompanied by Albert Ehters.
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John Opp
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
Opp
Dorothy
Albert Ehters
Wheat Crop Looks Fine Across Cass County Prospects Bright
R C Pollard and wife toured Cass County by car last Sunday inspecting wheat and crops. Pollard says prospects are strong and wheat appears to be in excellent condition ready for harvest soon. Mrs W S Norris hosted Nehawka Womans club members for a picnic and dinner last Tuesday marking the last summer meeting as the season ends.
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R. C. Pollard
Cass County
Mr. Pollard
W. S. Norris
Nehawka Wontan’s Club
Visiting Friends in Nehawka Reunion At Stone Home
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McConnaha of Herman and Mr. and Mrs. Robert McConnaha Jr of Harvard visited Nehawka this week en route home and for a summer stay at the R. B. Stone home. The group traveled to Plattsmouth last Monday to see Portsmouth friends and relatives.
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Robert McConnaha
Herman
Ava
Nehawka
R. B. Stone
Robert McConnaha, Jr
Harvard
Stone
Plortsmouth
Church Notes from Nehawka and Otterbein
NEHAWKA U B Church Bible school at 10 a m Evening gospel service at 8 Mid week prayer and praise Wednesday Women's Society meets with Mrs Schwartz No children or young people meetings this week OTTERBEIN Church Morning worship 11 Prayer and praise Thursday Choir and orchestra rehearse Thursday evening Woman's Society hosted by Mrs Alice Plybon Thursday Summer Bible school closed Friday with program and picnic about one hundred Children found the Lord Jesus Christ as their Saviour Is He your Saviour
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Bible Church School
Women’s Society
Schwartz
Otterbein Church Bible Church School
Woman's Society
Alice Plybon
Lord Jesus Christ
Nebraska Masonic Home Reaches Large Population
The Nebraska Masonic Home, under Superintendent W. F. Evers, reports a growing resident count with 103 current residents and several more expected soon, highlighting its role as a shelter for elderly Masons and a long established community institution.
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Nebraska Masonic Home
W. F. Evers
Plattsmouth Showcases Splendid Farm Produce
Plattsmouth highlights abundant al nds farm produce with high quality offerings.
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Plattsmouth
Balloonist to shoot earth curvature from stratosphere
Capt. Albert W. Stevens leads the 1935 National Geographic Society and Army Air Corps stratosphere balloon expedition. He plans to capture a long range horizon photo from about fourteen miles up using a special infrared camera while a second camera records ground imagery to verify height and drift.
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Washington
Albert W. Stevens
National Geographic Society
Army Air Corps
Stevens
Farmers Form Independence Council of America
Washington reports the formation of the Farmers Independence Council of America a group aimed at protecting farmers from government regulation and subsidies. Dr E V Wilcox secretary describes the purpose to allow each farmer to operate by his own judgment and resist government control. Dan D Case ment of Kansas named president.
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Washington
Farmers’ Independence Council of America
E. V. Wilcox
Wilcox
Dan D. Casement
Kansas
Dentists Open Saturday Evenings Through September 1 1935
Public notice states the dental offices of Dr. P. T. Heineman will be open every Saturday evening from this date until September 1, 1935. The schedule change aims to provide extended weekend access for patients.
Wreck the Sky Ride Tower at Century of Progress
The 3.4 million pound west sky ride tower at the Century of Progress collapsed after a dynamite blast. A twin tower remained intact as workers planned to send the steel for refabrication. the blast damaged Soldier Field windows and the concrete wall. The towers stood 1,850 feet apart with one of the world’s longest suspension bridge cables, part of a $1.25 million project.
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Chicago
Soldier Field
Firestone Tires Promise Quick Stopping and Blowout Protection
A vintage ad claims leading university tests show Firestone High Speed Tires stop 15 percent quicker than rivals. It also touts sixteen years of Gum-Dipping performance as providing the greatest blowout protection.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Firestone
Kelly Petillo
Wilbur Shaw
Wes Irestone
Ron
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