Firemen Convene at Alliance 44th State Convention
Volunteers from across the state gathered in Alliance for the 44th annual firemen convention. Delegates wore colorful hats and badges representing their communities for three days. Worth Platte sent an 18 piece saxophone band. Scottsblatt supplied music for about 50 delegates. Harry K Rogers of the Western Agricultural Bureau in Chicago, famed fire clown, led a parade in a blue and beige uniform alongside his tailored fire car. Rogers is noted as a key trainer in fire prevention. The event opened at Imperial Theatre with Guy Smith, Alliance fire chief, introducing Chaplain Rev. A. Bounty of Mineen who offered the opening prayer.
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Allance
Worth ‘Platte
Scottsblatt
Harry X K. Rogers
Department of the Western ‘Agricultural Bureau
Rogers
Imperial Theatre
Guy Smith
A. Bounty of
Minéen
Firemen honored at Alliance meeting in state convention
Mayor Rhein welcomed delegates, with Rev W C Rindin and S B Cole of the Chamber of Commerce praising the gathering. Speeches covered volunteer fire departments, safety, and statewide fire losses. Data cited includes 1924 losses of 1,980,820.80 and 1925 figures, plus notes on fire costs and impacts on buildings contents and lives.
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J. 8. Rhein
Rhein
W. C. Rindin
Allance
H. Cole
Chamber of Commmerce
Rindin
Mitchell
Helen Whitehead
Helen Jones
J. C. Trenton
Nebraska
Odedullea
A. N. Mathers
Gering
J. D. Dumont
Lincol
R W. Hershey
Denver
Hastings
Walter C. Rindin
Nebraska State Volunteer Firemens Association
Cross word puzzle and its scattered clues
A word puzzle asks solvers to fill horizontal and vertical words from definitions. Clues include city in Ohio, first man, king of the jungle, and university in Connecticut, with many historical abbreviations and archaic spellings.
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Freseh
Cosiegiaathc
Aret Pines
Areh
Milk
Ohio
Peetic
Inetrumsat
Alec
Booth
Gonion Delegation Shines At Firemen Convention
Delegates urged stronger fire prevention and enhanced equipment across Nebraska and the nation. A Gonion group drew crowds wearing native costumes and the Denver Fire Department demonstrated at the standpipe with help from Harry K. Rogers. Colorado Firemen association officials attended and spoke to appreciative audiences.
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Ning
Nebraska
United States
Gonion
Denver Fire Department
Harry K. Rogers
Colorado Firemens Association
Ail
Pride in Work What
A fragment reflects on work ethics urging high thought and noble purpose. It exhorts acceptance of hardship with humility and dignity, comparing chores to acts of disciplined character and reverent effort. The excerpt attributes these sentiments to Hugh Q Pentecost.
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Hugh Q
Ireland's Great Cavern Explored by Martel Explorer
The Mitchels town cavern in Ireland is described as one of the largest and most extraordinary caves. French explorer Martel first extensively investigated the limestone passage system, noting its numerous connected tunnels that resemble a city street layout. The cave measures about a mile and a quarter in length and hosts unique spider species confined to its realm.
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Mitchelstown
Ireland
Martel
France
Waterfalls Rivers and Great Cataracts Across Continents
The article ranks the world’s tallest waterfalls and longest rivers, noting Victoria Falls in Rhodesia as the greatest waterfall, with Niagara and Yosemite cited for height. It mentions European and American mountain cataracts, Norway and the Alps housing high falls, and lists long rivers including the Amazon, Nile, Yangtze, Yangtse, Mississippi, and Missouri with approximate mileages.
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Victoria Falls
Rhodesia
Niagara
Canada
United States
Europe
America
Yosemite
California
Norway
Alps
Missouri River
Whitaker
Amason
Nile
Yangtee
Yerissel
Mississippi
Missouri
Pinning Down Pins and Proverbial Thrift
Thrift Magazine laments pin use in modern times noting the ancient proverb about luck for picking up a pin has faded. It cites U S consumption of over 20 billion pins yearly, roughly 200 per person, and argues modern pin forms are largely copies of ancient designs.
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United States
P T A Bake Sale Planned at Leonard's on February 13
The Parent Teachers association announces a large bake sale to be held at Leonard's on February 13. Members urge students and families to attend and support school activities. Proceeds will fund classroom resources and student programs.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Leonard’s
Parent-Teachers Association Will
Leemard’s
Beehives of the Ocean Nagyer See os eeese
The United States Bureau of Fisheries reports a curious find by Dr. Charles J. Fish aboard the NY Zoological Society’s Arcturus. Tiny snapping shrimps inhabit sponge canals, forming hive-like colonies that return to their sponge homes. A sponge hive with shrimps was captured and placed in an aquarium aboard the ship.
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United States Bureau of Fisheries
Charles J. Fish
New York Zoological Society
Arcturus
Rourieh
Fern care tip to grow ferns in deep containers
To help ferns flourish, plant them in a deep container since their roots extend far into the soil. Keep soil evenly moist and provide partial shade for best growth. Ensure adequate drainage to prevent root rot and promote strong, healthy fronds.
Most of Us Need Bossing Not to Oversee Workmen
A quotation attributed to Benjamin Franklin warns that lack of proper supervision wastes effort and leaves resources exposed. The saying emphasizes the value of leadership and accountability in any project or household task.
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Benjamin Frankard
Life's Replenishment Concept in Daily Living
A compact reflection on the law of life, stressing daily replenishment of the blood and body through food air and water. The Motive notes that living requires returning to the bloodstream what life cells withdraw, highlighting nourishment as essential to existence.
Marines Refer to Victories At Tripoli and Afton Tezuma
In the report the marines reference the Pharis of Afton tezuma signaling a battle where they were victorious at an early fortress around 1835. The song line To the shores of Tripoli marks another marine victory in Tripoli. A for sale Ford with farm box is advertised and a bake sale is planned at Leemard's on February.
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Pharis
Afton Tezuma
Aneient
Tripoli
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