Oil Boom Expands Across Cheyenne County Nebra ska
A year end Associated Press survey outlines the rapid growth of oil and gas in Cheyenne County Nebraska centering on Sidney. It notes rising population and investment, millions spent by firms, and 30 wells with many dry holes. Individual fortunes like Clarence Dorman’s highlight mixed risk and reward in the Julesburg basin.
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Cheyenne County
Santa Claus
Nebraska Panhandle
Nebraska
Associated Press
Sidney
Omaha World Herald
J. Harold Cowan
Denver Post
Louis Olsen
Mildred Hollingsworth
Omaha
Mary Egging
Ohio Oil Co
Julesburg
Clarence Dorman
American Christmas Roots in Columbus Era
The article traces Christmas from early Columbus voyages, noting Santa Maria’s beaching on Christmas Eve and the crew’s efforts to refloat her. As gear was salvaged to the Nina, some men remained at a fort named La Navidad in honor of the season, reflecting foundational Christmas observances.
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America
Santa Maria
Columbus
Nebraska oil quest presses on in 1951 outlook
A regional update notes attempts across Springs Ogallala Brule Broken Bow MuSen Chadron Atlanta Roscoe Beaver City Kearney Kimball Lincoln McCook and nearby areas to find oil. Despite slow progress major oil firms and wild cutters persist, hoping 1951 raises Nebraska into the top oil producing states in the nation.
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Springs
Ogallala
Brule
Broken Bow
MuSen
Chadron
Atlanta
Roscoe
Beaver City
Kearney
Kimball
Lincoln
McCook
Nebraska
Handmade Luxury Ice Cream in War for Independence Era
During the independence era handmade ice cream shops served merchants catering to Redcoats. By the early 1800s New Orleans shops sourced ice from the upper Mississippi as ice cream remained a hand made luxury affordable mainly to the wealthy at fashionable shops.
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New Orleans
Mississippi
Be Sure Before You Buy Reliable Brands Save Worry
The article advises buyers to assess long lasting qualities of appliances like refrigerators and washing machines. It notes some early models lasted 20 to 30 years with few repairs, and recommends buying from reputable manufacturers with strong warranties. Plain models may offer best value as fewer parts risk failure.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
How To Thaw Xmas Turkey For Christmas Dinner
University of Nebraska food specialists explain thawing methods. Refrigerator thawing takes about two days for a large bird and overnight for a half or breast. A faster option uses running water or an electric fan, but never warm water or standing in water. Cook promptly once thawed.
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University of Nebraska
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