Nebraska farm price index climbs but lags 1949 peak
The Nebraska commodity price index for the month ending February 15 rose 12 points to 264, 27 points above the U S total but four points below the February 15 1949 peak of 268. Livestock and products led gains with higher cattle calf and sheep prices, while crop prices fell slightly as hay and sorghum softened.
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Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
United States
Nebraska
Pen Cac Ee
Artists Invited To Take Part In Wesleyan Exhibit
Nebraska artists in towns of 2500 population or less are invited to enter works in the First Nebraska Rural Arts Exhibition at Nebraska Wesleyan University from March 16 to April 6. Miss Gladys Lux head of the Wesleyan art department said entries will cover paintings drawings prints sculpture and crafts with Nebraska life and scenery as the theme. Official entry blanks are available from the Department of Art at Lincoln. The Wesleyan department will handle sales of exhibited materials and honorable mention will be given in each category.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Gladys Lux
Wesleyan Art Department
Wesleyan Art Club
School of Rural Culture
Wesleyan
Miss Lux
Department of Art
Lincoln
Nebr
February 650 Nebraskans released from Armed Forces
A six month survey shows 650 Nebraskans were released from the Armed Forces in February. During the same period 144 Nebraskans entered or reentered the service, indicating a net shift toward civilian life in the state. Over the past six months about 1300 more Nebraskans have been released than have enlisted or reenlisted.
Garden Club meeting at Hazel's Cafe with Mrs Dedtick host
The Gurley Garden Club met Thursday afternoon in Hazel's Cafe's parlor with Mrs Russell Dedtick as hostess. Mrs Arthur Bee led the gathering as members answered roll call by wearing pins or presenting catalogs. Mrs Earl Lessig spoke on Lawn Care and shared nomenclature tests by Mrs S J Fiora. Mrs Berton Cunningham organized Miscellaneous and a bird contest. A pleasant lunch was served at a long table adorned with candies and a centerpiece.
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EE “Gahden
Ben Vette
Gurley
Garden Club
Hazel’s
Russell Dedtick
Arthur Bee
Igvels
Earl Lessig
4 H Forestry Champions Offer College Scholarships in 4 H Club
Four college scholarships of 300 dollars each are offered again this year to 4 H Club members in the forestry project under Extension Service supervision. National winners will receive all expense paid trips to the 29th National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. Medals go to state winners.
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Chicago
American Forest Products Industries
Arkansas
Georgia
Idaho
Montana
New York
Wisconsin
Charles A. Gillete
America
Potatoes as Livestock Feed Backed by Nebraska Study
Dr. L. E. Hanson of the University of Nebraska concludes surplus potatoes are worth 45 to 50 cents per hundred pounds as livestock feed given current grain prices. Potatoes suit dairy and beef cattle, horses, and swine but should not replace entire rations. Cooking is required for pigs and portions should be limited to avoid reduced appetite.
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L. E. Hanson
University ‘of Nebraska
Staten
Hanson
North Dakota
Idaho
Three Forms of Wax Describe Paste Liquid and Emulsion
Wax comes in three forms paste, liquid and emulsion. Some paste and liquid forms require polishing after they have dried. The emulsion type dries naturally with gloss and is usually not polished. It is sometimes styled self polishing wax.
Senate approves wheat and cotton farm bill changes
The senate voted 54 to 24 to approve a farm bill expanding cotton and wheat allotments under government programs while cutting potato price supports in 1951 unless growers accept marketing quotas. The house passed the bill earlier, but a compromise with the senate is required.
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Senate
House
B. D
Leslie C. Sabin
Harold Mchaffey
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Wherry
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Uks Oval
Sealy
Sezdy
Miracle Mesh
Sidney Furniture Company
Illinois
Duis Studio
Western Beauty
Tae
General Motors
Beckmann Motor Company Inc
Sidney, Nebraska
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