Thoreau on Cape Cod crops and changing measures
The passage notes 17th century Eastham and Orleans efforts to protect corn from blackbirds, comparing 400 bushel yields to modern millions. It reflects shifting ideas of scale from 19th century to today and hints at Thoreau’s Cape Cod stay and daily life with an elderly host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry David Thoreau
Cape Cod
Eastham
Orleans
Thoreau
Taureau
Cape
Dispatch
Hospital Admissions and Procedures Report
Mrs Arlo Stevens was taken by Rescue Unit to York hospital on Sunday. Mrs Elmer Hannquist entered York hospital Sunday evening. Mrs Walter Nelson entered Central City hospital on Sunday of last week and had surgery on Wednesday. Mrs Ed Reckner returned home on Sunday from St Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln where she underwent a tonsillectomy and ear surgery on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlo Stevens
York Hospital
Elmer Hannquist
Walter Nelson
Central City Hospital
Ed Reckner
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lincoln
County Court Notices on Vehicle Violations and Fines
In County Court Joel A Berggren Seward no inspection sticker ten dollars eight dollars. Mrs Ken Eglehoff Omaha expired sticker ten dollars eight dollars. Vicki Herman Clarks studded snow tires after April 15 ten dollars three dollars. Dale Hopwood Shelby no life per servers in boat ten dollars eight dollars. Charles Steever Bradshaw failure to yield right of way fifteen dollars eight dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel A. Berggren
Seward
Ken Eglehoff
Omaha
Vicki Herman
Clarks
Nebraska Storm Drenches Town Plentiful Rain and Damages
A fast moving Nebraska thunderstorm struck Sunday night leaving 75 inches of rain. It toppled grain bins at the Les Bebrs and Les Stern farms south of town and caused broken tree branches along with disrupted phone and electric service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Les Bebrs
Les Stern
Valley View Open Golf Won by Randy Teel at Central City
Randy Teel a 17 year old Marquette student won the Valley View open golf tournament at Central City on Sunday July 1. Teel shot 72 on the par 35 36 hole course to beat Dan Bahensky a University of Nebraska golfer and St Paul native living in Lincoln who finished four over par at 74.
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Randy Teel
Marquette
Central City
Teel
Valley View
University of Nebraska
Dan Bahensky
St. Paul
Lincoln
Kealiher Tops Livestock Judges With 317 at York Field Day
Jane Kealiher a 15 year old York County 4 H member from Polk won the top individual score 317 points in a Hereford steer calf at the Nebraska Junior Stock Growers Association annual field day in York The calf donated by Milldale Ranch Co North Platte will be presented this fall for possible summer show usage Greg Bolte Fairmont was second with 306 points Other top individuals included Kurt Ehlenschmidt Grafton Art Struebing Central City David Olson York Monte Hudson Bradshaw Rick Warrick Blair Larry Naber Waco Jim Bergen Luston and Ben Schmeiderneng Central City
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Jane Kealiher
York County
Polk
York
Nebraska Junior Stock Growers Association
Miss Kealiher
Noel Kealiher
Lively Livestock
Benedict
Milldale Ranch Co
Greg Bolte
Fairmont
Kurt Ehleinschmidt
Grafton
Art Struebing
Central City
David Olson
Monte Hudson
Bradshaw
Rick Warrick
Blair
Larry Naber
Waco
Jim Bergen
Luston
Ben Schmeiderneng
Central Ciy
Polk Teams Sweep Week With Wins And Strong Play
The Polk youth baseball and softball squads posted multiple victories across a busy week. The 12-14 year-olds won their fourth game of the year by defeating Ulysses 6-5, then followed with a 3-2 comeback over Rising City to move to 5-5. The Midgets added wins in Wednesday and Sunday doubleheaders, posting an error-free game against Rising City. PeeWees and younger squads, aided by older players, also claimed victories as coaches report improving records and upcoming games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Baack
Ulysses
Polk Boys
Dana Anderson
Mark Clymer
Randy Branting
Tim Benson
Polk
Joel Anderson
Byron Miller
Scott Hudson
Larry Wilshusen
Joel
Brian Samuelson
Bruce Hudson
Roger Carlstrom
Brian Bedlent
Rod Swanson
Daryl Tenniges
Ed Ostberg
Alan Willits
Vic Bender
Monte Hudson
Mike Branting
Grege Hanquist
the PeeWees
Gresham
Osceola
Benedict
Rising City
Myron Tallman
Greg Klingsporn
Doug Shenk
Ron Baack
Russel Wilshusen
David Shenk
Mick Hoffman
Bradshaw
Shelby
Waco
Daddy
Fourth of July Fireworks Ordeal At Home
A mother documents a heavily anticipated Independence Day at home with children playing, fireworks near the window, and scarce supply. The day features delayed wake times, scattered bursts of celebration, chores, and the ongoing joke of rationing crackers. The piece ends with the note “Continua om Fage 4.”
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Nebraska
North Platte
York Daily News-Times
Rising
City
Tony Warnick
By Marsha Redman
Continuca
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