Local Notes from Sidney Browns and Visiting Friends
Mrs. T. B. Coyle underwent a major operation at Taylor hospital Thursday morning. Miss Elma Nelson returned Sunday from Los Angeles after ten weeks of study and vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Levin and Mr. and Mrs. Ruben with their son visited Mr. and Mrs. S. Kodinsky Sunday. Miss Josephine Nellen of Chappell and Miss Ruth Nellen of North Platte are visiting friends and relatives in Sidney this week.
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T. B. ‘Coyle
Taylor Hospital
Elma Nelson
Los Angeles
Calif
Harry-Levin
Ruben
Sterling
S. Kodinsky
Josephine Nellen
Chappell
Ruth Nellen
North Platte
Sidney
Hendricks Couple Headed to Oakland For Winter
Mr and Mrs Charles Hendricks departed Tuesday for Oakland California to spend the winter. Mr Hendricks has worked at the Jack Heav rin blacksmith shop for six years.
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Charles Hendricks
Oakland
Calif
Mr. Hendricks
Jack Heavrin
Fredericks Family Visits Kearney Friends in Town
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Fredericks and their four children of Kearney visited Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Thomas on Monday and Tuesday. Mr. Fredericks is a brother of Myryrs. Thomas, and the family enjoyed the stay with the Thomas household.
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H. C. Fredericks
Kearney
D. R. Thomas
Mr. Fredericks
Myryrs. Thomas
Lincoln trio visits Sidney as guests of Slawsons
Mrs. E. M. Bicknell and daughters Joan and Julia of Lincoln are spending two weeks in Sidney as house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Slawson, visiting old friends during their stay.
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E. M. Bicknell
Joan
Julia
Lincoln
Sidney
Hugh Slawson
Hand Family Visit From Missouri Plans Trip
Major Harry Hand and family of Columbia Missouri will arrive tomorrow to visit his brother J L Hand and family. They have spent their vacation at Colorado Springs and Estes Park. Mr and Mrs Asa T Couch and sons Clarence Andrew and Lavern and Mrs BE M Bicknell and daughters Joan and Julia of Lincoln enjoyed a motor trip to Denver Colorado Springs and Manitou the past week.
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Harry Hand
Columbia, Mo
J. L. Hand
Colorado Springs
Estes Park
Asa T. Couch
Clarence
Andrew
Lavern
BE. M. Bicknell
Joan
Julia
Lincoln
Denver
Manitou
Beatrice and Colton visitors share week with local families
Mr and Mrs Jerry Kozak and Mr and Mrs Ernest Novotny of Beatrice spend a week with the Charles Deaver family at Colton and the Ed Cortney family at Gurley. Mr Novotny is a sister’s brother and Mrs Kozek their sister. Do M Prigeon, railway express agent, leaves for Omaha to join wife and baby daughter Sharon for a ten day vacation via Sioux City and Des Moines and Black Hills return. Frank Paylat and family return east after visiting Sunol and Sidney. Mr and Mrs Robert Jones return from a west coast trip. David A Jones now lives in Los Angeles.
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Do. M. Prigeon
Railway Express
Omaha
Sharon
Frank Paylat
Sunol
Washington, D. C
Sidney
Robert Jones
West Coast
Relatves
Spokane
Los Angeles
Long Beach
David A. Jones
Mr. Jones
Forgotten mine found by Turkish engineers near Kaghisman
Turkish engineers, while surveying the River Aras near Kaghisman, report discovering a mine forgotten for 300 years. They claim the site contains auriferous lead with potential value in the millions, drawing interest from local authorities and investors.
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Aras
Kaghisman
Alligators Found in Southeast United States and China
The text notes that true alligators occur in the southeastern United States and in eastern China, indicating a geographic range that spans two distinct regions. It emphasizes that inland or non coastal areas are not typically habitats for these reptiles.
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Southeastern
United States
China
Child Should Not Fear Yet Wise Parents Guide
A historical note argues that children are born with few fears and that prudent parenting protects them from developing fears. It emphasizes that normalcy of childhood includes limited anxieties when guardians provide steady, reassuring guidance.
Parking rules loom for car owners says Uncle Al
Uncle Al quips that the more you have the more you need to know, and notes only the man with a car must learn parking regulations. The remark implies practical guidance for vehicle owners navigating common urban rules.
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Uncle al
What Knocking Indicates In a Man and an Automobile
The observed knocking signals a lack of power in a man as in an automobile. The phrase compares human vitality to engine performance, using knocking as a metaphor for diminished strength or capability in both contexts.
Mantissa Carry Red Light Ordinance in Berea
Berea Ohio adopts ordinance requiring any ridden or red animal on streets at night to display a red rear light. The rule aims to improve visibility and safety for nighttime animal traffic in municipal streets.
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Berea
Ohio
First carpet sweepers and the Bissell breakthrough
In England long before, crude carpet sweepers existed but did not work well. In 1876 M R Bissell earned credit for creating the first effective carpet sweeper that saved time and labor for households.
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England
M. R. Bissell
Free Ride in Fiji Islands Rail Lines
In Fiji there are no commercial railways and travelers ride free on lines operated by a sweep company. The arrangement allows passengers to board without buying tickets across the island network. Local officials note the policy reflects informal travel norms and the absence of formal passenger services.
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Fiji Islands
Bayberries Used for Colonial Candles in Summer
Bayberries served as a source for candles in Colonial days. The bayberry candles resisted bending and did not melt in summer like tallow candles.
Current of Amazon River Overlays Atlantic Ocean
The Amazon River in South America drives a strong current that extends over 200 miles into the Atlantic Ocean at its mouth. The powerful flow reshapes the coastal water and affects marine traffic in the region.
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Amazon River
South America
Atlantic Ocean
Czechoslovakia Exports Gloves In Normal Times
Czechoslovakia ships gloves abroad heavily with about 95 percent of domestic production exported under ordinary circumstances. The export emphasis reflects a robust textile sector and strong foreign demand for Czech goods.
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Czechoslovakia
Paris Delights Snails Rank Among Finest Dishes
Paris residents prize snails as a top delicacy with daily seasonal demand. Reports note the city consumes about a ton of snails each day during peak season, reflecting their lasting culinary appeal.
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Paris
Hamilton killed in a Duel in New Jersey
Alexander Hamilton was mortally wounded by Aaron Burr at Weehawken New Jersey and died the next day. He abhorred dueling and fired his pistols in the air.
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Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
Aaron Burr
Weehawken
N. J
Bancroft Backed Naval Academy Idea Under Polk
Historian George Bancroft, while serving as secretary of the navy under President Polk, originated the concept of a U S naval academy to train officers for the United States Navy.
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Naval Academy
George Bancroft
United States
Secretary of the Navy
Polk
Kansas Man Invents Motors In Wheel Hubs For Autos
A Kansas man has invented wheel hub motors that are powered individually by electric motors built into the wheels. The new design aims to simplify propulsion and potentially improve efficiency for motor vehicles.
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Kansas
Strange Plant Grows 78 Inches In Air In Indiana
A sacred lily of India grown at South Bend, Indiana, reached 78 inches in height without soil or water and drew sustenance from the air.
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South Bend
Ind
Cowboys and Skinners as Robbers in Revolutionary War
During the Revolutionary era the term cowboy described robbers who looted along the east of the Hudson River between British and American lines. They claimed Tory allegiance. A parallel group called skinners posed as Whigs and plundered travelers in the same era and region.
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Hudson River
Blood pressure awareness crosses borders
A fragmented note discusses the prevalence of high blood pressure in the United States versus its rarity in China. It notes several theories proposed by scientists but says no satisfactory conclusion has been reached.
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United States
China
Gorge of Chabet-el-Akra Soars Above Setif in Algeria
A travel note from High in Algeria describes the road from Constantinople to Bougle passing Setif. It highlights the Gorge of Chabet-el-Akra rising about 3,000 feet, presenting an impressive sight for travelers.
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Algeria
Constantinople
Bougle
Setif
Chabet-el-Akra
African Gray Parrot Life Expectancy and Shipping Loss
The African Gray parrot may live long if well cared for and acclimated to its locality. However, high mortality during shipping from Africa and while with dealers makes it far more costly than most other parrots.
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Africa
Presidents who were soldiers in major wars
The list notes thirteen U.S. presidents who served as soldiers in key conflicts. Washington, Monroe, and Jackson fought in the Revolution. Jackson, W. H. Harrison, and Taylor in 1812. Taylor and Pierce in the Mexican War. Lincoln and Taylor in the Black Hawk War. Grant, Hayes, Garfield, McKinley, and Benjamin Harrison in the Civil War. and Roosevelt in the Spanish American War.
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Washington
Monroe
Jackson
W. H. Harrison
Taylor
Pierce
Lincoln
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
McKinley
Benjamin Harrison
Roosevelt
Personality as responsive sympathy and interest in others
The piece argues that true personality lies in how one responds to others problems. Sympathy and understanding breed graciousness, warmth, and charm, shaping what we call personality.
Afghanistan's First Auto Highway Expands to Kabul Frontier
Afghanistan opens new roads boosting Kabul as the capital gains its first auto highway extending toward the Russian frontier, signaling a major transport and trade link in the region.
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Afghanistan
Kabul
Inauguration Sundays in U S History
Inauguration Day fell on Sunday four times since the date was fixed: 1849 for Taylor, 1877 for Hayes, 1821 for Monroe, and 1917 for Wilson. If March 4 had remained the ceremony date, the next Sunday occurrence would have been in 1945.
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Taylor
Hayes
Monroe
Wilson
Health officials link measles deaths to untreated family cases
New York state health officers analyzed 1500 measles deaths and found that 48 percent were linked to prior family transmissions. They warn these fatalities were preventable if a physician had been called at the first sign and protective steps taken for the rest of the family.
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New York State
Rider Delivers Mail 68648 Miles in 34 Years
A New Zealand settler in the Whangamo district has ridden 68,648 miles to fetch mail over 34 years. He travels twice weekly nine miles to the post office, averaging 1,872 miles annually and 36 miles weekly.
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New Zealand
Whangamomona
Ride Free on Lines Operated by a Sugar Company
A local transit note announces free rides on certain routes run by a sugar company with a corporate sponsorship program. Officials describe the service as a community perk and encourage riders to use the lines during designated hours.
Osaka's Status as Japan's Second Largest Industrial City
Osaka, with an estimated annual production of 181 million dollars, stands as Japan's second largest industrial city. The figure underscores Osaka's pivotal role in the nation's manufacturing and export economy.
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Osaka
Japan
Tariff Wall Kille Birds At Border
European bird lovers blame tariffs for the death of 200 birds at the Czechoslovakian frontier. A rail consignment of thrushes blackbirds and larks was halted by border customs for lack of crossing permits. Starvation followed during a six day delay before proper papers arrived.
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Europe
Austria
Prague
Bettfee
Romans Used One Way Roads In Ancient Pompeii
A London Institute of Transport meeting revealed that Romans in Pompeii used one way traffic on the Axial Way to ease jams caused by chariots. The 1868 semaphore at Bridge Street and New Blackyard in London was gas lit to manage congestion.
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Pompeii
Cresar
Bridge Street
New
First Saxophones Natives Claim Copy of Antone Saxe Horn
Natives of La Mesa Angat in Bulsean province on Luzon claim the horn credited to Anton Saxe was copied from their bamboo forefathers instruments. They insist the instrument resembles a saxophone in form and use and will present evidence to support their case.
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la Mesa Angat
Bulsean Province
Luzon
Philippines
Anton‘ Saxe
la Mesa
First Postcards in Canada Add Early Postal Card Issues
Postcards first appeared in Canada in 1871 with a 1 cent card followed by a 2 cent card for correspondence with the Old Country in 1877. A double card with space for a reply appeared in 1882 and envelopes of 1 cent and 3 cents were issued in 1877. Stamped newspaper wrappers had begun general use two years earlier.
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Canada
Old Country
Peru Passes Law Allowing Siesta For Eight Hour Day
In Lima a new law legalizes a three hour midday rest or siesta for white collar workers in Peru during summer. The siesta, a long standing Peruvian custom, was not previously legalized.
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Peru
Lima
Night’s sleep frees the mind on tough problems
An Elementary psychology note says excessive focus hinders study. A good night’s rest helps resume work and often leads to a solution that simply pops into the mind.
Women in China Forge Role in Public Life
In China young women work in government offices and various professions including teaching law dentistry and science. They are compared with men in every field and shown to possess strong industry, application and social usefulness as part of the newer republic’s leadership.
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China
Chicago as South Sea paradise. coral reef long ago
Field Museum bulletin argues Chicago lay submerged as a coral reef in an ancient interior sea about 400 million years ago. Modern refraction techniques support the claim, and a trial will convince you, says Dr. L A Bersee, optometrist.
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Chicago
Windy City
Field Museum of Natural History
Bulletin
L. A. Bersee
Wiker
Radcliffe
Deserts in the United States and their features
The most important U S deserts include the Staked Plains Llano Estacado in western Texas and eastern New Mexico the Great American desert spanning western Arizona eastern California and southern Utah and Nevada the Painted Desert in northern Arizona and the Mojave Desert in south central California. These deserts are not mere sand seas as in the Sahara and life persists in various forms across them.
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United States
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Utah
Nevada
Painted Desert
Mojave Desert
Sahara
Adams and Jackson 1828 and 1832 state results overview
The text lists state-by-state results for presidential races in 1828 and 1832. Adams in 1828 carried Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New Jersey Delaware Maryland, while Jackson carried the remaining states. In 1832 Clay carried Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Delaware Maryland and Kentucky, his inland state.
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John Quincy Adams
Jackson
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Missichusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Clay
Massachusetts
Kentucky
Bloodhounds and trailers in pursuit training
A trainer cited by the Washington Star says bloodhounds, though ambitious and intelligent, make the best trailers. They excel at locating a concealed person, are quick to engage if the pursued person resists, and show courage in tracking through crowds and buildings.
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Snl
Washington ‘Star
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