Teddy bears born in a Mississippi camp tale
A Mississippi camp tale sparked the Teddy bear craze. In Corny a craftsman made a rag bear for a child using leftover material. Richard Stelif saw market potential and marketed the toy. George Prorgfeldt Co imported bears in 1902 as Roosevelt drew the line in Mississippi in a cartoon by Clifford K. Berryman, popularizing the mascot.
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Filho
Corny
Margarete
Richard Stelif
George Prorgfeldt & Co
New York
Roosevelt
Mississippi
Smedes
Miss
Eddy
Clifford K. Berryman
Colonel Roosevelt
Berryman
How Speech by Humans First Came Into Being
Sir Richard Pacet discussed at the Royal Institution how animals convey emotions and how human speech originated. He traced primitive humans using pantomime, then blending tongue and lips as hand use declined, noting regional gesture patterns in Europe and differing northern and southern gesturing practiced by early peoples.
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Richard Pacet
Royal Institution of Great Britain
Sir lWeliard
Anon
Europe
How Obelisk Was Brought to Central Park New York
The obelisk now in Central Park dates back about 3500 years to Heliopolis. It was shipped from Egypt in a wood caisson, lowered onto a steamship, and transported to New York where it was hoisted into place with towers and trunnions. A similar obelisk, Cleopatra's Needle, was sent to London in 1880.
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Central Park
New York
Heliopolis
Cairo
Thermes Mi
Egypt
Naonal Geographic Society
United States
America
London
SWHEAT ADVANCES EIGHT CENTS ON MONDAY
Wheat prices rose eight cents on Monday lifting the market to its highest point of the year. The bulletin notes continued strength in wheat supported by limited export activity and foresees further gains, with western Nebraska growers likely to reap profitable returns if the trend persists. Bullish sentiment is driving buying and prices higher.
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tSne
Bulletin
Nebraska
Pump irrigation revelation to Lincoln man on visit
A Lincoln man discusses pump irrigation during a Sidney visit, noting irrigation has become common in Lodge Pole valley. He predicts a bright future though not an agricultural paradise, with tractor-powered pumping showing potential for a 40-acre tract on the S. A. Foster farm at Lodge Pole. Also, Christian church ladies plan a bake sale all day next Saturday, July 30, at Pigghy Wiggly store featuring numerous treats.
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Lincoln
Sidney
Lodge Pole
S. A
Christian Church
Pigghy Wiggly
Sidney Air Mail Flyers Praise New Roof Marker
Air mail flyers say a clearly visible Sidney roof marker helps locate the field. The sign, decided by the council and chamber of commerce, will not be illuminated at night but should reduce night navigation trouble for mail flyers who mainly use the route. Commercial and private night flights remain rare as aviation advances.
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Pete. Gene
Council
Chamber of Commerce
Crop prospects rise after heavy rainfall in county
Rain fed many fields and lifted crop prospects across the county though some areas suffered hail damage. Officials expect yield near last year but not as high as earlier estimates. Barley harvests will be large but prices lag market. corn stands steady with good price prospects for shipment. Hail touched west Dalton, Peetz, and Proctor areas with scattered damage on a narrow front.
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West Dalton Territory
Peetz
Proctor
Dalton school district to collect full amount from bank failure
The Dalton School District will recover the entire deposit of about 4600 dollars after a bank failure. Bonds deposited by Farmers State with five 1000 dollar bonds were not released by guaranty fund officials. An attorney advised by the surety company represented the district. The department of trade and commerce later ruled the district entitled to the full deposit with remaining bond value listed as bank assets.
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Lincoln
Guaranty Fund Commission
Department of Trade and Commerce
Nebraska Crop Report For July Shows Slight Winter Wheat Decrease
The Nebraska crop report details July conditions across major grains. Corn acreage totals 9,026,000 with 86 percent condition implying 236,752,000 bushels, up from last year's 212,701,000 and above the 1924-28 average. Oats in western regions were hurt but central and northeastern oats look strong. July condition 87 percent forecasts 76,101,000 bushels. Barley acreage rises to 688,000 with 85 percent condition predicting 18,421,000 bushels. Rye stands at 264,000 acres with 89 percent condition and 3,877,000 bushels. grain sorghum 22,000 acres at 86 percent. Flax acreage jumps to 23,000 with 85 percent condition and a projected 180,000 bushels, a state record. Continuous alfalfa losses noted.
Crop Prospects Extend Across Grains and Fruits
Acreage and condition figures show hay crops strong, with 1 548 000 acres at 91 percent and July forecast at 153 803 600 tons, far above last year and 1924 28 averages. Beans hold at 9 000 acres with 98 percent condition. potatoes down to 95 000 acres at 87 percent, yielding about 8 952 000 bushels. Sugar beets rise to 90 000 acres with 92 percent condition and a predicted 1 130 000 tons. Apples forecast 806 000 bushels with 64 percent condition. commercial crop 88 000 barrels. Genevieve Kavanaugh of the American Bank leaves for two weeks in Minneapolis for vacation.
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Genevieve Kavanaugh
The
American Bank
Minneapolis
Market Resilience Amid Bullish Canada Signals
Trading notes show strong gains across grains led by Winnipeg and Buenos Aires activity. Corn, oats, rye rise with outside buyers lifting futures to multi year highs as Canadian rains, though sparse, boost expectations while domestic weather remains unsettled.
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Dais
Hugner
Canada
Winnipeg
Grain and Livestock Market Summary
Oats prices range from 46 to 47 with demand steady to good and barley noted at No 361 and No 4 with values around 57 to 61. Kansas City reports hogs slow to steady with top 12 and receipts 11,000, cattle slow with 11,000, sheep 25 lower and lambs at 14.25 with 9,000 receipts. Chicago hogs fairly active and steady with top 12.40 and 52,000 receipts. cattle 17,000, sheep 15,000. Omaha hogs steady to strong with bulk trades 11.25 to 11.75 and top 11.80, receipts 14,000. cattle steady with steers strong, receipts 7,500. sheep and fat lambs down 10, feeders strong, sheep steady with 13,000 receipts.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Omaha
Gordon defeats Sidney and takes first district title
Gordon defeats Sidney to win the championship in the First District. The standings list era venues and teams across districts from Grand Island and Kearney to Omaha, with several matchups including Lane Drugs, Walters Kandy Kids, and Merrick County Cubs. The title outcome sets up a final series between Lincoln Amberger Wildcat and Wilber.
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Gordon
Sidney
Grand Island
Kearney
West Point
Lane Drugs
Omaha
Brown Park
Walters Kandy Kids
Eagle
Universal Auto Tops
Merrick County Cubs
Central City
Pierce
Mead
Deshler
Lincoln Amberger Wildcat
Notice of State Teachers Exam July 20 1929 in Sidney Neb
The state teachers examination will be held at the court house in Sidney Nebraska on Saturday July 20 1929. Gertrude M Nelson County Superintendent.
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Court House
Sidney
Nebr
Gertrude M. Nelson
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Dalton
Mlarait Guotations
Buenos Aires
Telegraph
Cheyenne County
the Telegraph
Western
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