Aviation ideas, naval traditions and rail plans in 1919 era
A discussion of transatlantic flight prospects and aviation’s rise as a transport mode, carrier pigeons given homes at the Smithsonian, and the Savannah steamship’s Centennial voyage highlighting early sea and air travel. It covers complaints about the Sailing Day shipping plan, railroad scheduling, and a Department of the Interior bulletin on farm land offers to returning soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Transportation
Langley
Smithsonian Institute
Smithsonian
Washington
Smithsonian Gardens
Savannah
St. Petersburg
Atlanta
South American
King Neptune
Ohio
North Carolina
Nebraska
Railround Administration
National Industrial Traffic League
Railroad Administration
State Commission
Department of the Interior
Nebraska poised for record 1919 winter wheat crop
Estimates from the Bureau of Crop Estimates and Nebraska State Board of Agriculture indicate Nebraska may harvest about 69 million bushels of winter wheat, aided by high crop condition and large acreage. Washington foresees a nationwide 1910 winter wheat yield near 837 million bushels, boosted by favorable winter weather and a guaranteed price, signaling a dramatic rise from 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Nebraska State Board of Agriculture
Nebraska
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Business and world commerce after the war
A compact, period voice piece urging industry as key to life and happiness. It notes postwar rebuilding, Europe and Russia trade aims, US as a global banking power, and renewed ties with Britain, Scandinavia, and Asia. Mentions J H G Penny, Argentina, Greece, Japan, and a Lincoln business trip, plus Easter specials at Corbett's and Basett’s Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Germany
West
Russia
Hungary
Balkan States
Washington
Americas
London
England
Scandinavia
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Finland
United States
J. H. G. Penny
National Bank of Commerce of New York
China
Japan
Argentina
Greece
The Man on the Street Opinion Fragment
A fragmentary opinion piece laments social trends and public attitudes. It muses on influence money talent and pull as keys to success while cautioning against overconfidence and cynicism in civic life. The piece touches on manners debates and a wary view of Victory Bonds amid social changes.
Pleasant Valley March Weather and Local Visits
March weather continues to affect Pleasant Valley with residents traveling to Riverdale to visit family and locals hosting guests. Several neighbors are listed as ill or recovering, including Mamie McDonnell and George Louderback, while John Fisher broke an ankle last Saturday and is receiving care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Simpson
Riverdale
Roy Dennis
Blanche Wilson
G. BP. Rishes
Mamie McDonnell
Jay Simpson
Christ Wolf
George Louderback
Chas, Lee
Ollie Wilson
Geo. Fisher
John Fisher
James Vacik
Grandfather Rowser Dies. Funeral Held at Home
Geo Shad and family note the passing of Grandpa Rowser who died last Sunday at his residence. Funeral services were conducted there Monday afternoon, with J K Simpson delivering comforting words. The body was later shipped to Wheaney for burial in Kearney, escorted by his three sons TooW G W and Earnest and their mother. He leaves a wife and five sons, with neighbors offering sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Shad
Grandpa Rowser
J. K. Simpson
Wheaney
Toow
G. W
Earnest
Kearney
Local Lightning Rod Dealer Sets Sidney Home base
I L FLO announces plans to establish wholesale and retail lightning rod business in Sidney, making the city his home. He aims to supply both large orders and individual customers with durable rods and related accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
I. L. Flo
Lightning Rods
Cleanup notice for TK residents in Sidney streets and alleys
TK residents of Sidney are notified that all garbage piles ashes and other rubbish must be removed from the alleys and streets adjoining their premises. KK Bowman Marshal Get reserved seats now for French Allied War Veterans Band at Bassets Pharmacy Phone 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
KK. Bowman
Basset's
Lew Price
Ladies From Hell
Bassett’s
UP Depot
Muntinee
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Offers Reward and Testimonials
A vintage advertisement pledges one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It touts thirty five years of use, claims blood purification on mucous surfaces, and healing of diseased areas. The copy urges immediate use, promises health improvements, and invites testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio with drugstore availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
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Sidney, Neb
H. E. Gapen
B.on. Slawson
Lincoln
Farmers’ Union Co-Operative Association
Gurley
W. H. Tiger, Mer
Pam
Pleasant Valley
D. W. Griffith
America
Aist
Louis BR. Mayer
Anita Stewart
New York
Universal Weekly
Paramount
Coldwyn
Mae Marsh
Fatty” Arbuckle
Fox
Virginia Pearson
Universal
Nebraska State Bank
the Home Bank
Nebraska Telephone Company
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