Farmers Join Fall Livestock Life-Saving Campaign
American farmers are enlisted in a fall livestock life-saving drive to convert a large grain harvest into meat and reduce losses from disease parasites and poor sanitation. The program urges vitamin and mineral supplementation vaccinations, gradual feeding changes, regular herd checks, quarantine and isolation, clean housing, and prompt diagnosis to protect herds and flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Foundation For Animal Health
Oldest Passion Play Becomes U S Institution
The Lenen passion play begun in Leunen Germany in 1242 travels to the Black Hills South Dakota where it is now the Black Hills Passion Play. Officials including Joseph Meier the Christus expect it to be produced here for many centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
At Leunen
Germany
U. S
Black Hills
South Dakota
Joseph Meier
Veterinarians Urge Cattle TB Test Program
The American Veterinary Medical Association calls for nationwide action to restore cattle tuberculosis testing after a drop to 8,300,000 from the 12 to 14 million range seen in 1938–41. Authorities, veterinarians, and cattle owners in several states have launched campaigns to increase testing, stressing human health and livestock losses. Tuberculosis has appeared in new herd locations, underscoring the need to return to pre-war testing levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Veterinary Medical Association
Cadets Begin Advanced Flight Training at Barksdale Field
Air force aviation cadets who completed basic training and were selected for multi-engine bomber training are sent to Barksdale field Shreveport Louisiana. The class splits roughly in half with four engine B 17 flying fortresses and two engine B 25 Mitchell bombers. Ground school topics are shared across divisions with specialization in aircraft systems and navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force Aviation
Barksdale Field
Shreveport
Mikado Brings Laughs To Japan In Historic First
The Mikado, a satire on a mythical emperor, sparked 1885 diplomatic protest between Japan and Britain but did not reach violence. Now a Japanese cast performs the show with the emperor’s brother Nobuhito Takamatsu attending a performance and smiling at the stage emperor’s song about punishment fitting the crime. The production marks a shift from American staged shows in Japan last year to a native cast performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Great Britain
Nobuhito Takamatsu
Facts About Our Biggest Bomber
The Convair B-36 is described as America's largest bomber able to carry an atom bomb or 10 000 pounds of explosives to any inhabited region and return without refueling. Its 10000 mile range requires a 139 ton airframe with 86 tons for the power system and about 60 tons of fuel used on a mission.
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America
U. S. Air Force
Nile Water Demand Grows With Egypt Population Rise
Observers warn the Nile now falls short as Egypt's 19 million people rise rapidly. The river's delta near Cairo, watered by thousands of canals, sustains extensive cotton farming and is central to Egypt's arable land and food supply.
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Nile
Egypt
Joseph
Cairo
Fossillike Living Fossils Found in China and Montana Forests
Fossil cones and seeds of ancient trees found in a limited area of Szechuan and Hupeh resemble those from Montana forests 50 million years ago. Dr. R. W Brown linked the Chinese specimens to Smithsonian fossils. The trees relate to the modern sequoia and are near extinction. seeds are being distributed to gardens and stations for conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New World
Western
Orient
Smithsonian Institution
R. W Brown
Geological Survey
California
Montana
Northwest
Szechuan
Hupeh
China
Arnold Arboretum
Harvard University
National Museum
United States
Bergen the Rainy Berth: A 900 Year Harbor History
Bergen Norway known as the rain capital features a 900 year old port heritage. The city, a historic capital and major west coast center, endured wartime bombardment and a 1944 Nazi munitions ship explosion while remaining Norway’s industrial hub.
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Norway
Bergen
Natoonal Geographical Society
America
Tulips Drive Dutch Bloom Boom and Trade Growth
Tulips and bulbs became a major Dutch export exceeding prewar volume with about 8000 tons worth seven million dollars shipped to the United States in 1947. The rise followed 16th century introductions from Vienna and rapid popularization by Clusius, triggering a financial boom and later stabilization by government controls.
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Holland
Netherlands
United States
England
Vienna
Clusius
Austria
Maximilian II
Automobiles Then and Now
The piece contrasts cars from 25 years ago with present models. It notes older cars stayed in garages, averaged about 10,000 miles yearly, and received careful maintenance, while modern cars rarely stay under a roof except for repairs, accumulate up to 100,000 miles yearly, and get dust tar and salt cleaned off about twice annually.
Liverpool Port And Modern Industries Evolve As Trade Grows
The skyline of Liverpool shows the port’s extensive activity with ships from around the world entering the Mersey. For 700 years the city has thrived on seafaring trade, while new industries have emerged to buffer against international market fluctuations.
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Liverpool
Mersey
Restoring Fresh Paint After Rain Spotted Surfaces
Fresh paint spots after rain can alter refractive index and cause unsightly blotches. Wiping with alcohol removes moisture and restores color. if not possible, weathering for a month or two often returns it to its original hue.
Community Notices With Dozens Visit Friends Over Weekend
Local families and relatives from Racine Omaha Lincoln Bradshaw Benedict and other towns gathered for dinners and visits across the week. Guests included A B Erickson D A Hurd Mervin Shenk and Mary Blair with multiple Friday Saturday and Sunday social events and church attendance noted.
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A. B. Erickson
Jeraldine Juhre
Racine
Wisconsin
Dale Perkins
Bradshaw
Fred W Bedient
Francis McMurnn
York
Chas Burgess
H J Bedient
Will Green
Maurice Kirk
Mary Blair
Wis
Fred W. Bedient
Lase Kirk
McCook
Fred Bedient
Linnie Shafer
Wod. Cline
Phillips
A. J. Peterson
Hillis Sterner
Galen
Wayne Lindholm
Stanley Peterson
Rex Hancock
Mervin Branting
Hastings
D. C. Morris
Betty
Lauren Calhoun
Benedict
David Skoglund
Rock Island, Ill
Elmer Skoglund
Mason City
Iowa
Julia Larson
Grant Johnson
Leand Bowers
Harvey Wochner
Mervin Shenk
Merle Simpson
Omaha
Ella Shenk
Charles Norquest
Earl Stevens
Douglas
Edward Reckner
C. A. Kemper
Aurora
Charles Sandell
Linda
Cheyenne
Wyo
Ted J. Otte
Jack Stuart
Central City
A O Whittemore
Kearney
Readin Writin and Rithmetic Back to School in Nebraska
The piece praises American educators for shaping youth and notes education strengthens Nebraska. It highlights Progressive beer retailers aiming to run taverns with public protection, aided by the Nebraska Division U S Brewers Foundation. The self regulation program is praised for a decade of impact and adoption in many states.
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America
Nebraska
U. S. Brewers Foundation
Card of Thanks from Dale and Marvin Nelson
A note of gratitude to relatives and friends for cards gifts flowers and kindness shown during a hospital stay. Dale and Marvin Nelson express appreciation for support and thoughtful deeds.
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Dale
Marvin Nelson
Gratitude for Cards and Gifts After Hospital Stay
Mrs Donald Upton thanks those who sent cards and gifts during her hospital stay. She appreciates the thoughtfulness and says it will never be forgotten.
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Donald Upton
Miss Charlotte Rose Returns Home With Family
Miss Charlotte Rose, who cared for her sister Mrs. Lavar Sandell, returned to her home Saturday with her parents and Mrs. Glen Rose of Cozad.
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Charlotte Rose
Lavar Sandell
Glen Rose
Cozad
Notice to Non Residents Defendants in Polk County Suit
Wilber L. Doremus files in Polk County Nebraska a partition suit against Darlene P Doremus and others. Jurisdiction seeks division of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter and South Half of the North Half of Section 34 Township 13 North Range 3 West PM. Defendants must answer by September 27 1948 or face judgment. Attorney W W Norton represents the plaintiff. Dates Aug 1926 Sept 2 9.
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Darlene P. Doremus
John Doe
Mary Doe
Wilber L. Doremus
District Court of
Polk County
Nebraska
Notice of Sheriff Sale Polk County Nebraska 1948
Sheriff Gunnard Peterson schedules a public auction of lots 6 7 and 8 block 8 Original Village Polk Nebraska for delinquent taxes. The sale is set for 2 PM September 21 1948 at the south front door of Osceola courthouse following a Polk County District Court order. Auctions to satisfy tax debts against Carl L Niermann et al. Aug 16 1948.
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District Court of
Fifth Judicial District of
Nebraska
Polk County
Polk
Carl L. Niermann
Osceola
Gunnard Peterson
W W. Norton
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