Warning To Farmers And Grain Men Circular From State Fire Marshal
A Nebraska circular urges farmers to protect wheat and grain from fire and lightning. It warns of large losses, cites past arson incidents, and advises stacking near homes, clearing 200 feet around stacks, tarpaulins, and strict no smoking around threshing outfits to reduce fire risk. It stresses vigilance during threshing season and against incendiary acts.
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Woo Ridgell
Nebraska
Lincoln
Threshing Season Warns of Fire Hazards on Farms
The notice urges farmers and threshers to exercise utmost care to prevent fires during grain threshing. It warns that grain is valuable to owners and the country, and stresses vigilance against moral hazards as well as other risks.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure and Reward
A 19th century advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Medicine can cure catarrh at all disease stages. It claims internal action through the blood, constitutional support, and a $100 reward to any case not cured. Testimonial list offered. address F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. price listed as 75c.
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Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Fire Underwriters aid Nebraska food safety inspectors
The National Board of Fire Underwriters joins the National Council of Defense to deploy about one hundred state and special agents of Nebraska fire insurance companies as conservation inspectors. They report to the Fire Marshal and State Council of Defense, were instructed to avoid insurance talk, and to identify and urge removal of dangerous hazards in mills elevators and food warehouses to prevent losses.
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National Board of Fire
National Council of Defense
Nebraska
State Council of Defense
W.C. Lyle
C. A. Hendrickson
W H. Ahmanson
BE. S. Preeman
W. S
Nebraska Aims Fireproofing for Crop Handling
The State Council of Defense and State Fire Marshal will issue a formal order and enforce it. If needed, the building may be condemned and a prohibition card placed against storage until inspector corrections are made. Nebraska plans the largest stock of food stuffs in its history this year, excluding wheat, with a focus on improved fire safety for crop handling.
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State Council of Defense
Nebraska
The African Ricksha: Africa's One Wheeled Vehicle
A Swede missionary designer created the single wheel rickshaw in Africa, evolving from the Jin rickisha of Japan. The early frame uses bicycle parts and a cushioned seat on a single rear wheel, with front loop handles and rear wheelbarrow-like grips. Two native boys can carry a passenger in the rlek Sha on narrow trails, the era's only practical road transport in much of Africa.
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Africa
Japan
Averting a Twenty Hour Day and a Homeward Dilemma
Dialogue scenes show Mr. Dolan asking if Rafferty will go home, Rafferty refusing to work more than eight hours to stay true to his principles. He plans to stay away from home as family work inside disrupts life. Advertisement for Sidney Lumber Co. urges readers to see them about a home.
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Mr. Rafferty
Washington Star
Gustin House Visit and Local News Brief
Miss Effie Larson visited the Gustin home Sunday. Sid ney visitors attended a dance with the orchestra. Gurley ball team played a Sunday game, showing enthusiasm. A pump jack accident cut Malary Morgan’s finger. he was treated at a doctor’s office. Clair Gustin can again use his hand.
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Effie Larson
Gustin
Zeb Gustin
Luther Gustin
Malory Morgan
Bierds
Hugh Rouse
Cressly
F. W. Busse
Sidney
Goldwin Doran
Russel Dedrick
Guy Dedrick
Blaine Grabill
Dr. Bliss
Jones
Lee Daniels
Red
Gurley
Abe Gustin
Malary Morgan
Malary
Clair Gustin
Local Notices and Social News Summary
Loretta Walker spent Sunday at home after a snake bite incident. Mr Wollenbeck suffers from lumbago and grip. Miss Emma Rihn is visiting her sister Mrs Chas McRoberts near Douglas Wyoming. An ice cream social at Fredrickson's Friday evening was a great success.
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Loretta Walker
Wollenbeck
Emma Rihn
Chas. McRoberts
Douglas
Wyoming
Fredrickson
What Onycha Is and Its Odor Source
The word onycha appears in Exodus 34 as a component of the holy anointing oil. Onycha is the shell of a mussel found in some Indian lakes. when burned it releases a musky scent.
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India
Screen Doors At Cheyenne County Lumber Company
A short local item reports screen doors manufactured or stocked by Cheyenne County Lumber Company. The note notes availability, location, and possible sale or delivery details as part of a routine business notice.
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The
Cheyenne County Lumber Company
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Frank Hahler
Heider Tractors
Rock Island Plow Company
Steider
Heider
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S. A. Schmitt Implement Co
Burlington Station
Detco
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