Outlook for Nebraska Crops Eyes Record Yields in 1957
The U S Department of Agriculture projects Nebraska crops will break production records in 1957 with wheat oats and barley already meeting or exceeding forecasts. Corn remains variable with potential for further gains if rainfall holds. current estimates place Nebraska corn production around 175 932 000 bushels based on a 36 bushel per acre yield.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
A. V. Nordquist
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Nordquist
Agriculture Department
Safety Rules for the Workshop
The text outlines safety practices for workshop use. It stresses grounding power tools per manufacturer instructions, disposing oily rags in airtight metal containers, keeping floors free of sawdust to reduce fire risk, avoiding haste in projects, and using volatile materials only with ventilation or outdoors. It warns against talking while operating power tools, standing behind a table saw blade, and notes dull blades cause more accidents than sharp ones.
Tungsten isolation credited to Scheele in 1771 Sweden
Swedish chemist K W Scheele first isolated tungsten in pure form in 1771, marking a milestone in chemistry.
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K. W. Scheele
Certified Seed Growers Urged To Enter State Fair Contest
Lincoln certified seed growers may enter the Certified Seed Show at the Nebraska State Fair from August 31 to September 6. Entries must arrive by 5 p.m. August 25, to Clare Porter, secretary manager of the Nebraska Crop Improvement Association. The event features multiple grain classes and a plant display, with samples from 1956 or 1957 crops acceptable for some categories. Exhibits are limited to certified seed growers whose fields passed inspection.
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Lincoln
Clare Porter
Nebraska Crop Improvement Association
College of Agriculture
Linocoln
Nebraska
Snt
The
State Fair Board
Galloway Cattle to Be at State Fair
A display of Galloway beef cattle imported from Scotland will be a featured exhibit at the 1957 Nebraska State Fair running August 31 to September 6. Fair Board Secretary Edwin Schultz noted several leading Galloway breeders will contribute cattle including two bulls and seven cows.
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Scotland
Fair Board
Edwin Schultz
Schultz
Scotland's Galloway cattle breed praised for hardiness
Galloway cattle, among Scotland's oldest beef breeds, are noted for fine grazing, a rich double-thick coat that withstands cold, natural poling and inbuilt de-horning. They travel toward California as part of a broader cattle movement.
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California
Scotland
Good first course tomato salad with anchovy garnish
Thick slices of peeled red ripe tomatoes dressed with vinegar oil served on crisp romaine or watercress with drained anchovy fillets. Arrange by crossing one over another to form an attractive garnish.
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Cheyenne County Fair
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Cilen
LEE Stores
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Gamber
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