Preventative measures urged against army cut worm invasion
County Agent Willey outlines an anti worm program for farmers to protect the wheat crop. Warning of outbreaks across parts of the county, with timing guidance and two bait formulas including bran and poison, plus a spray option using arsenate. Emphasizes night activity, field edge monitoring, and prompt action before April 15 to curb rapid damage.
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Willey
Potter
Dalton
Lodge Pole
Nebraska 1927 finances report summarizes state payments and revenues
Washington April 2 The department of commerce releases Nebraska financial statistics for the fiscal year ending June 30 1927 with a population estimate of 1 390 000 per capita figures. Total operation and maintenance costs were 10 974 948 and interest 37 462 with permanent improvements at 9 209 833 making total outlays 20 221 243. Revenue total 17 286 726, property and special taxes 37.4 percent of revenue, gasoline tax 3 091 288, and the state reports no indebtedness beyond revenue loans and warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commerce
Nebraska
Insurance
Escape of Still Operator From Devel County Jail
William Manning, jailed on a still operation and quinine charge, escaped Devel County Jail after serving part of a six month sentence. He allegedly sawed through a small opening after midnight. discovery came Monday morning. Authorities suspect outside help. his wife and D Norton visited him Sunday. Norton not detained due to lack of evidence. Searches across neighboring towns failed to locate Manning. sheriffs in multiple states alerted. he remains at large.
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William Manning
Devel County
Sidney
Chappell Court
Peterson
Manning
D. Norton
Norton
Colorado
Wyoming
Congressmen Simmons Favors Howell Candidacy for Senate
Congressman Simmons endorses Senator Howell for the Republican renomination to the U S Senate. He notes disagreements on some issues but calls Howell independent and established in the chamber. He warns Howell’s defeat would signal rejection of western progressive measures.
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Simmons
Howell
U. S. Senate
Senate
Death of Amelia Groves in Sidney Hospital at 40
Amelia Groves of the north divide died in Sidney hospital on March 22 after influenza developed into meningitis. She was 40 years old, survived by husband John Groves, five of seven children, mother Lena Holmes, sisters Clara Doughty and Mrs. Strattford, and numerous relatives. Funeral services were held at the Chapell M E church. She was a member of the Methodist church and active in local clubs.
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Amelia Groves
North Divide
Sidney Hospital
Lena Holmes
Chappell
Sidney
Holmes
Chappell M. E. Church
K. H. Clifton
H. J. Thompson
E. C. Wolf
L. O. Pfeiffer
L. H. Weigand
Chappell Cemetery
Groves
Dorothy
Garnett
Richard
Kenneth
Donald
Clara Doughty
Big Springs
Wiliam Strattford
Denver
Methodist Church
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Hardy Hall
Kings ‘Daughters
Greenlees
Aster
Kuppenheimers
Haberdashery
Handekerchiefs
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