State Boys Potato Club Proposes Annual School
The extension news item says eligible state boys in the potato club may attend a four day potato school held in the northwest starting next spring. Lectures and hands on work by the College of Agriculture plus field trips are planned. Membership open to boys 10 to 18 who grow at least an eighth of an acre of potatoes with no applications after May 1.
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College of Agriculture
Potato Club
Agricultural College
Lincoln
Potato Improvement Campaign Opens in Western Nebraska
A five weeks campaign to bolster the potato industry launches April 17 across Boxbutte Dawes Kimball and Sheridan Counties under county agricultural agents. Illustrated lectures seed treating demonstrations and demonstration plots will be included. The six steps stress using pure seed selecting disease free seed treating seed with disease control rotating cultural practices grading for market and storing in disinfected cellars with ventilation.
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Nebraska
Boxbutte
Dawes
Kimball
Sheridan
University Farm to Erect New Agricultural Engineering Building
The University Farm will soon let a contract for a two story main wing 76 by 180 feet and a one story rear wing 84 by 140 feet. The building will house classrooms offices carpentry and forge shops drifting rooms laboratories and testing spaces. The basement will hold five 36 foot wells for testing pumping plants and the draft of wagons and machinery. An automobile laboratory and steam engine testing plant will be included with equipment arranged to run tractors on drums at full speed.
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University Farm
Irrigated Garden Tract Should Be Long and Narrow
Scottsbluff Experimental Substation recommends a long narrow irrigated garden tract to simplify short‑way row irrigation. After harvest, the same row can be replanted without interfering with other crops, and multiple small plantings are advised, using short rows for each planting.
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Scottsbluff
Slechte Bandmaster Promises Tuning Service
Have your piano tuned and repaired right and now guaranteed to please by THOS J SLECHTA Bandmaster.
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Thos. J. Slechta
Washington Hears German Empire Influences on Break
Washington reports powerful German influences oppose breaking with the United States over submarine warfare. Ambassador Gerard cites confidential dispatches suggesting concessions possible. Berlin leaders debate reply as chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg returns. figures in press vary on breach vs compromise amid optimism in some outlets.
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Washington
German Empire
United States
Berlin
Imperia Q Chancelor
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Gerard
State Department
Lokal Anzeiger
Germany
Frankfurter Zeitung
Berlin Tageblatt
Maximillian Harden
Zukunft
Wilson
Great Britain
Vorwaerts
Social Democratic Party
Washington Near Beer Sale Blocked by Judge Gillian Decision
A Seattle superior court memorandum by Judge Gillian holds that state law forbids selling malt liquor including near beer. If Judge Gilliam's ruling stands, near beer sales in Washington would be halted, enforcing prohibition on malt origin beverages.
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Washington
Gillian
Seattle
Gilliam
More Russian Troops at Marseilles Arrive
A new contingent of Russian troops has arrived at Marseilles, reinforcing forces in the area. The arrival signals continued Russian military presence near the strategic port and supports ongoing operations in the region.
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Marseilles
Maxwell Car Sets Nonstop World Record in Los Angeles Area
In January the Maxwell car achieved a new nonstop distance record, surpassing the previous 12,404 miles. The run lasted six weeks and ended with a planned stop to protect the engine. The American Automobile Association sanctioned the effort and promoted Maxwell as a practical, economical, stylish choice for enduring reliability. Harsh legacy of the event frames Maxwell as the car to beat, inviting readers to see the record and test drive.
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Maxwell
Los Angeles
American Automobile Association
Max Whel
Tragedy at Harding as 16 year old dies in ball game
Shirley Philips aged sixteen was instantly killed when struck by a baseball pitched by J I Slaughter during a Harding West Virginia game. General circumstances include military and political items from wartime and U S events.
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Shirley Philips
J. I. Slaughter
Harding
W. Va
Herbster
Berlin
Parral
War Department
Unston
Hinois
Sherman
Wilson
Richard Iarding Davis
Mount Kisco
N. Y
Philadelphia
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