Farmers keeping business records in Cass and nearby counties
Thirteen of seventeen Cass county farmers visited by state extension agent E Z Taylor are keeping farm records well. The project includes Washington Madison and Custer counties with various co operators. Summaries will compare county averages and costs of production guiding future farm efficiency.
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Cass County
E. Z. Taylor
Snips
Taylor
Fouts
Madison County
Custer County
Lindon
Cass
Washington
Madison
Nebraska Farm Bureau
College of Agriculture
Electricity Comes to Farm Adds Modern comforts at last
O. E. Bradfute of the American Farm Bureau Federation says electricity transforms farm life by lighting homes and powering electric devices. He notes the impact on daily chores, baths, laundry, sewing, and kitchen work, and envisions broader farm uses if electricity can be harnessed for general purposes.
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O. E. Bradfute
American Farm Bureau Federation
Wheat Seed From Rust Fields
Agricultural College answers inquiries on using seed from rust infected fields. No danger of rust spreading to next year’s crop from such seeds. Germination tests show shriveled seed may have poor germination but can still be used if plump seed costs are higher.
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The
Agricultural College
Larson's Music Store Ad Teaches Saxophone for Free
A vintage classified line from Larson's Music Store offers a free saxophone lesson to teach a boy named Koy. The ad promises no charge for instruction and highlights the store as a resource for budding musicians.
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Koy
Larson’s Music Store
Etiquette Rules for Chinese Merchant Encounters
An article explains how a salesman should behave at a Chinese merchant’s shop to gain an interview. It details entry manners, waiting areas, tea rituals, and signals of approval or rejection, noting that tea is not touched until departure and that polite behavior can lead to eventual hospitality after many visits.
His Position on Bureaucratic Power and Inspections
Maj Ira K Widenfuller chief speedometer inspector voices discontent over centralized power and excessive supervisors. He notes plain people grow angry at many inspectors and officials cluttering busy lives, insisting speedometer inspection is essential.
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Ira K. Widenfuller
Kansas City Star
Seaweed Industry Plans For Orkney Coast Brick Fuel Project
Great masses of seaweed washed ashore around Orkney may fuel a new commercial venture. Plans call for an on coast extraction industry using a chemical to mix with coal dust to produce high quality brick fuel. Depots will be set up along the coast and a Stromness factory costing 200000 dollars is proposed. Harbor officials in Stromness would deepen piers to handle large steamers.
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Orkney
Stromness
Paper Barrels A Rapid New Paper Barrel Machine
A new paper barrel machine claims to produce light strong durable containers quickly. It uses tough chip board paper with water glass adhesive and a neutral coating to resist corrosion, with wooden heads, and rates of up to several barrels a minute.
Purchasing Power of Wheat in 1912 and 1923 Compared
The New York Tribune figures show 1923 farm wheat averaged 80 cents a bushel, while 1912 averaged 76 cents. With 2.5 bushels in 1912 a heavy shirt cost that much in wheat, while today it costs five bushels. Shoes, overalls, blankets, socks, plows, cream separators and engines all rise in wheat-basis cost. Tariff is present but market competition and manufactured goods price shapes farmer purchasing power. Town agriculture stats note 27,697 farm homes with mineral lighting. 213,021 farms exist. windshields and sedan doors now plate-glass installed at Hahler Garage.
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The
New York Tribune
United States
State Board of Agriculture
Just A Hope
Paul's mother tried to spark his interest in music by taking him to a neighborhood recital. He grew restless and fidgeted, then replied with a sly line about hoping to find something.
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Paul
The Young Bride Seeks Bracelet in Window Scene
In a brief dialogue from Life, the Young Bride admires a jewelry store bracelet and asks the Husband to buy it. He admits he cannot afford it and insists he must deny the request, prompting the Bride to plead with him.
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George
Carling
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Hahler Garage
Studebaker
Bentley Auto Co
Hardy Motor Co
Chevrolet
Standard Oil
Educator
Boy Scouts
Cheyenne County Trading Company
Kuppenheimer
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