Crucible Steel First Invented Reveals History of Steel Making
A Chicago Tribune view outlines steel types and methods, noting crucible steel as the earliest method. It explains carbon content distinctions from wrought iron, major producing processes in the United States, and Bessemer’s refinement to enable cannon steel, leading to commercial success after 1856.
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Chicago Tribune
United States
Bessemer
Henry Bessemer
Huntsman
Sheffield
England
Japan Tea Ceremony Rooted In Buddhist Zen Ideals
A Path finder Magazine note says the cha tea plant belongs to Theaceae and that cha or chanoyu signals a time honored ceremony. The room is tiny, guests crawl through a three foot doorway, and a full meal precedes tea under Shogun Yoshimasa in the mid 15th century, still practiced by loyal adherents.
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Cha
Tcha
Chaw
Slater
Tay
Tee
Pathfinder Magazine
Yoshimasa
Japan
Katy did Death Song Describes Life Cycle and Mating Call
A katydid sings a final death song as it nears end of life. The male's yearning call seeks a mate, then life ends and wings disperse. Eggs hatch into larvae that feed underground on roots, forming cells. After 17 years the insect returns to the surface to reproduce.
The Great Stone Face of Profile Rock in New Hampshire
The Great Stone Face, also known as the Profile or Old Man of the Mountain, sits on Cannon Mountain in the White Mountains of New Hampshire about 1,200 feet above Profile Jake. Discovered in 1805 by two workmen who likened the face to President Thomas Jefferson, it consists of three rock masses forming forehead nose and chin, with a length around 50 feet.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
Cannon Mountain
Pranconia
New Hampshire
Jake
Thomas Jefferson
Detroit News
Understanding Food Calories and Energy Use
A food calorie equals the heat to raise four pounds of water by one degree Fahrenheit. A healthy man resting uses about 100 calories per hour. An authority says this energy comes from oxidizing roughly an ounce of starch or a little under half an ounce of fat.
Subtle threats to education in service of nation or class
The quote argues that shaping education to serve national or class interests harms individual and social integrity, warning against education driven by collective aims rather than broad personal development. It emphasizes discipline and balance over politicized schooling.
Insects Not Earth’s Deadliest Enemies Say Scientists
Albert Dickman argues in Scientific American that insects are not man’s foes. He notes about 800 species actively threaten humans, while over 500,000 have been classified, with thousands more unlisted. Pollination and ecology offset crop losses, suggesting continued selective control.
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Albert Dickman
Scientific American
Never Forget a Face Says a Humble Observation
The piece argues that the boastful claim of never forgetting a face is self delusion. People remember faces better than they recall names or occupations, and the illusion stems from an imperfect memory. Others often recall him while he forgets them, implying that their faces and characters are more memorable.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Napoleon and the origin of modern food tins
The article explains how Napoleon inspired tinning by seeking a method to preserve vegetables for sailors. It notes Appert, a Frenchman, won a prize for sealing vegetables in tins, a method still foundational to modern canning as described by Pearson's Weekly.
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Napoleon
Appert
Pearson's Weekly
Pasture Contest Chooses Elvin Frolik Nebraska 1936
Elvin Frolik of the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture will direct the 1936 statewide pasture contest. He replaces Arthur Peterson who led 1935. Prizes total 1500 dollars funded by the Nebraska College of Agriculture, the Nebraska Crop Growers Association, the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, and the Nebraska Livestock Breeders and Weeders Association. County Agricultural Agents hold details.
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Elvin Frolik
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
Frolik
Arthur Peterson
Nebraska College of Agriculture
Nebraska Crop Growers’ Association
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska Livestock Breeders' and Weeders’ Association
Obituary of Nancy Ann Davis Kirkpatrick of Sidney
Nancy Ann Davis Kirkpatrick 70 died Feb 16 1936 after pneumonia. Born Promise City Indiana June 27 1865. Married John Swain 1883 producing Howard A Swain. husband died 1885. Married Preston C Kirkpatrick 1891 producing Archer Reed. Moved from Promise City to Gibbon 1901 then ranch near Sidney 1910 and Sidney home 1918. Survived by P C Kirkpatrick Howard A Swain Archer R Kirkpatrick brother Charles A Davis sisters Louisa Scectt Mary Carr I W Talkington four grandchildren one great grandchild and many nieces nephews and friends.
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Nancy Ann Davis
Promise City
John Swain
Howard Austin
Preston C. Kirkpatrick
Archer Reed
Antelope Notes from Local Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs Henry James and family visited the Madden home on Sunday. Janis Whitney is on the sick list. Hubert and Clifford Herboldsheimer spent Tuesday evening at Mrs W A Nelson's. The young democrats held a party at Gunkart Olsen's. Mr and Mrs Svend Olsen and Ardith visited Jens Jersen on Sunday. Allen Nelson and Dannie were guests at J W Bertramson's on Wednesday. C P Herboldshuemer and family shared Sunday dinner with Carl Larson.
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Henry James
J H. Madden
Janis Whitney
Hubert
Clifford Herboldsheimer
W. A. Nelson
Young Democrats
Gunkart Olsen
Svend Olsen
Ardith
Jens Jersen
Black and White Warbler aka Black and White Creeper
The Black and White Warbler is a migratory bird seen mainly in spring and fall on routes to and from South America where it winters. Noted for jerky creeping along woodland trees in search of insects, it is marked by black streaks on white. Males show heavier black streaking. females lack the brownish cast.
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South America
Classifications of Tea By Processing And Climate
Tea tears from around the world fall into three classifications fermented or black green unfermented and semi fermented. All come from the same bush but the chief difference is in processing after harvest. Climate and altitude also markedly affect flavor.
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Japan
Advancement Through Study and Initiative
The passage emphasizes advancement in life through study and thinking. It links achievement to initiative and determination to gain knowledge, and finds joy in realizing meaningful, self-driven progress.
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Lfe
The Battle of Life Noted on Human Limits to Survival
A line of thought explains the body's thresholds for nourishment and respiration, stating that a person can live roughly 40 days without food, around four days without water, and about five to six minutes without air as a basic reflection on human endurance.
Dinner Guests and Local Visits in a Community
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Guy Ter men and daughters Mr and Mrs Chris Terman Mr and Mrs Bert Christensen Roy Gunderson and Frank Steinbrook Little Calvin Larson visited C P Herboldsheimer Sunday night and Monday Loran Larson visited Tuesday night A Henry Wickstrom salz attendance District 82 Valentine program Monday lunch sold Small crowd due to sickness and cold weather Marion Willeford visiting her aunt Mrs Carl Larson while her mother in hospital with a new baby Allen Nelson family visited Pestz Saturday Cressie Arleigh Ceci Nelson dined at Maurice Nelson Sunday Ed Nelson spent Thursday with Dewitt Glassburn Mr J C Johnson family Sunday dinner at Pete Howe Mrs V A Nelson spent Thursday with her parents Mads Larson Francis Hruza stayed night at George Whitney home Maurice Nelson daughter visited Peetz Wednesday George Whitney and Svend Olsen visited Wednesday Allen Nelson family at Maurice Nelsons Tuesday
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Dewey Larson
Guy Termen
Chris Terman
Bert Christensen
Roy Gunderson
Frank Steinbrook
Calvin Larson
C. P. Herboldsheimer
Loran Larson
Henry Wickstrom Salz
District 82
Marion Willeford
Carl Larson
Allen Nelson
Cressie
Arleigh
Ceci Nelson
Maurice Nelson
Ed Nelson
Dewitt Glassburn
J. C. Johnson
Pete Howe
V. A. Nelson
Mads Larson
Francis Hruza
George Whitney
Svend Olsen
Maple Grove social notes and play night highlights
Maple Grove community activity fills the week with visiting guests at various homes including Ed Miles, Lowell Hokom, Harold Spiker and John Hokom. The Maple Grove play cast performed Friday night at Cottonwood local to a good crowd. Multiple calls and visits among residents are listed, with weekend gatherings and dinners noted.
Maple Grove play cast to perform at farmers union meeting
The Maple Grove play cast will present its production at Liberty School House during the farmers union meeting on Friday night February 21. A daughter enjoyed Monday with Mrs.
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Maple Grove
Farmers Union
Liberty School House
Lowell Hokom
John Hokom
Sunnyside Social Notes Remain Busy This Week
Mrs A J Jonson visited Mrs Paul Pearson on Tuesday. Frank and Sylvan Halsey hosted multiple gatherings with Omel and Halsey households. Sidney visitors included John Johnson and H C Schmale. Dorothy Theis and Dorothy Misegadis spent time with Omel and Misegadis families. Sunday dinners featured the Omels with Theis, Block, Halsey and others. Fisher sale noted and Brandl shopped in Sidney Monday.
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A. J. Jonson
Paul Pearson
Frank Halsey
Les Omel
Sylvan Halsey
John Johnson
Sidney
H. C. Schmale
J. A. Talish
Harold Hernbloom
Dorothy Theis
Ed Misegadis
Harold Omel
James Tighe
H. H
Community Notes From Mrs Borges and Neighbors
By Elda Hume James Lindsey Melvin Jurgens and Pauline Ostermeier spent one evening last week at the Mrs Bertha Borges home Cecil and James Hume were at Lisco Monday Grace Mitchell gave a Valentine party for her pupils Friday Paul Ingwerson shelled corn Thursday morning Crval Hume spent Sunday at the J J Hume home Mr and Mrs William Florke motored to Sidney Friday Mary Florke returned home with them to spend the weekend Mr and Mrs C G Hume and children were Sunday supper guests of Mrs Bertha Borges and family George Buss called in this vicinity Monday afternoon Mrs Barbara Ingwerson spent a few days last week with Laverta Bondegard James Lindsey called at the John Borges home Friday evening Mrs C G Hume was a dinner guest of Mrs Arthur Ingwerson on Thursday Grace Mitchell spent the weekend at home Mr and Mrs Arthur Ingwerson and children called at the Paul Ingwerson home Sunday afternoon Howard Neff and Arthur Ingwerson called at James Hume's Monday Jake Thompson called at the Harry Thompson home Saturday Mrs Barbara Ingwerson helped Mrs Paul Ingwerson cook for corn shellers Thursday Telegraph Want ads tev Results
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James Lindsey
Melvin Jurgens
Pauline Ostermeier
Bertha Borges
Cecil
James Hume
Lisco
Grace Mitchell
Paul Ingwerson
Crval Hume
J. J. Hume
William Florke
Sidney
Mary Florke
C. G. Hume
George Buss
Barbara Ingwerson
lLaverta Bondegard
John Borges
Arthur Ingwerson
Howard Neff
Jake Thompson
Harry Thompson
Bedlington Terrier Famed for Smarts and Loyalty
The Bedlington terrier, not a sheep dog mix, is said to descend from the Dandie Dinmont and the after hours terrier traits. It blends scenting ability, grit, and loyalty with a lean, long-legged profile and pale silky topknot. Colors include blue, sandy, tan, and liver.
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Bedlington
Washington Star
Exploring Earth's Crust Aids in Geological Work
A Chicago Tribune piece by Thomas M Beck notes recent geophysical methods enhance geology. Sound and electrical methods help probe subterranean rocks, aiding oil and sulfur prospecting by locating porous sandstone layers between nonporous limestone where oil pools due to light oil rising above water in inclined or faulted strata.
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Thomas M. Beck
Chicago Tribune
Island of Minorca Said to Have Low Crime
The Balearic island of Minorca is described as almost crime free with residents leaving personal possessions on farms and yards and homes never locked.
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Minorca
Balacric Islands
First Admission to Ball Game in 1859 Brooklyn NY
The first baseball game admission was charged on July 20 1859. The Brooklyn and New York teams played as 1500 spectators paid 50 cents each to witness the historic match.
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Brooklyn
New York
Farm Equipment Bargain Prices Listed for Used Tractors
A dealer advertises multiple used tractors and implements including a Model D John Deere brick and pistol bargain, a 22-36 McCormick Dering tractor, a Caterpillar 30, a J I Case 12 ft grain drill, four Wheatland 8 ft disc plows, a Case Model L tractor, and a 17 28 Twin City tractor. All items are described as low or right prices and in good to excellent condition.
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John Deere-Van Brunt
J. I. Case
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