Local notes from 1912 on families and chores
Evan Stines hauls corn fodder with a sled. Geo Kinnersley and family at Geo Hicks home. Several locals travel to Potter and Dalton. Pleasant View school starts with 1912 attendance. Sled making by Courtrights and Hicks. Many water pipes freezing issues noted. Alden Kimball returns from California. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets recommended for stomach disorders in children.
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Evan Stines
Geo. Kinnersley
Geo. Hicks
Charles Stanton
Henry and
Krarry Courtright
Potter
Pleasant View School
Will Godling
Montauk Ranch
Quinn Bros
Weske
Alden Kimball
California
All Desiers
Sacredness of human life and against neglect
Archbishop John J. Gleeson argues that human life is sacred and calls out society for valuing pets over people, condemning negligent and unsanitary surroundings that harm body and soul. He condemns exploitation for profit and urges protection for the homeless and starving, insisting every human deserves care.
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John J. Giennop
Modern Epigrams on Genius and Poverty
The excerpt reflects on the nature of genius and poverty, noting that insanity can be spiritual and success arises from a balance of multiple qualities. It argues timely arrival matters, suitability of place, and the need for ministers to cultivate their own time and chance.
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Edwin Bjorkman
A Comfortable Bungalow Plan Described With Details
The section defines a bungalow as a one story home with a basement under the front, nine foot first floor, ample attic storerooms, and hardwood throughout. It measures thirty four by thirty six feet with birch finishes, pine bedrooms, and a price of 1825 dollars excluding heating and plumbing. A $1 request earns Saxon’s American Dwellings showing plans for cottages and homes from 1000 to 6000 dollars.
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Saxton
Prison reform advocate highlights prisoners and ex-convicts
Mrs. Lilla M. English delivered the Sidney Lecture at the High School Building on Our Prison Boys. She described Nebraska State Penitentiary life, urged parents to guide youth away from crime, and cited a Rhodes Scholar as proof of reform. She warned social reception hindering ex-convicts and praised efforts to rehabilitate and reintegrate offenders.
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Sidney
Lilla M. English
Nebraska State Penitentiary
Oxford College
England
Corn silage for feeding steers in pasture farming
Minnesota farmer praises corn silage and silo fed to Angus cattle as prime feed for fattening stock. The piece notes shelter for breeders and grain supplementation during cold weather and highlights Victor the grand champion steer at the International Live Stock Exposition, weighing 1610 pounds and selling for 1.449 dollars per pound at Iowa State College demonstration.
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Minnesota
American Agriculturist
Chicago
Iowa Agricultural College
Marriage of the Fittest and Civic Control
A sermon style plea argues America should restore New England Protestant civil marriage standards. It calls for state oversight to prevent the unfit from procreating and for guardianship of children from divorced homes, asserting divorce recognizes longstanding conditions and the poor and rich alike should be protected.
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America
Domestic Relations Court
Revv
Aonu Garlip Spencer
Silo fed silage mixed diet boosts steer gains and fattening
Farmers report rapid weight gain and winter market readiness by feeding steers corn silage and hay with linseed or cottonseed meal. Silo construction offers high returns with low cost, while pigs need dry warm quarters, good ventilation, clean bedding, and dust control to survive winter.
Sheep Protection Against Winter Storms
The article warns flockmasters to shelter sheep from cold wet storms. Dry fleece keeps body temperature steady. soaked fleece impairs function. Inspect fleece after rain to see coarse harsh fibers indicating damage and lower wool quality.
Milk flow guidance for cows during scarce feed periods
The text advises against forcing milk production when feed is scarce or prices are high. A spring fresh cow rarely yields a good milk flow at this time of year. It suggests milking if you choose, but warns it may not be worthwhile to force production by feeding, noting fall fresh cows are worth feeding only if they come fresh now.
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Sidney
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Pleasant View
Chas, Kinnersley
Dalton
Blanche Stanton
Dan Heimer
Henry
Harry Courtright
Harry
Geo. W. Davis
Yeske
Glenn L. Saxton
Minneapolis, Minn
Ichamber
M. Ramella
Closman & Son
Nebraska
Sidney Lumber CO
U. P
Rock Springs
Hanna Coal
Sidney Mercantile Co
Mercantile Ipan Y
OUR
American Bank
NEBR
A. Pease & Sons
Sidney, Nebraska
the Capitol
F. B. Tobin
Prop
Schlitz Beer
Tobin
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