County Agent Notes Encourage Youth to Enlist in Club Work
County agent urges Kimball County youth to join Boys and Girls Club projects to aid food production. Emphasizes pig raising pure breeds, chickens, beans, potatoes, gardens, and canning. Highlights meat shortages, potential profits, and quick enrollment for Pig Raising, Potato Growing, Chicken Raising, Gardening, and Canning.
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Europe
Kimball County
United States
Department of Agriculture
Careless journeyman and master plumber exchange
A brief humor exchange features a journeyman who forgets nothing except what he forgot. The master plumber responds that Jim would be invaluable if he knew as much about the rest of the plumbing business.
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Jim
Bombardier Beetle Uses Puff of Vapor to Escape
A note from Kimball County Agricultural Agent Holland describes the bombardier beetle a small insect that emits a puff of poisonous vapor when pursued. This defensive weapon likely helps it flee by startling pursuers and breaking the chase.
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Ree. Holland
Kimball County
Hin
Bombardier
The Jocular Sleuth and a Forger in Plain Sight
A famed detective and his companion discuss a professional forger. The detective notes that making horseshoes is not illegal, explaining why he cannot arrest the culprit. The exchange also defines democracy as rule by the people from the Greek roots demos and kratos.
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Demos
Making the Farm Pay Rotation limits for potatoes and wheat sowing
This piece outlines recommended farm practices in Wisconsin and surrounding states on crop rotation for potatoes, handling manure and soil fertility, and adapting seeding choices after winter kill. It covers clover sod use, manure application, soil fitting, and which crops to plant in various states depending on winter damage and seed availability.
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J. G. Milward
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Tennessee
Thinois
Indiana
Ohio
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansas
Texas
United States Department of Agriculture
West Virginia
Maryland
Minois
Pennsylvania
Winter Killed Wheat Hits Farmers Hard Across Regions
Reports from multiple sources indicate extensive winter killing of winter wheat in many sections. The damage threatens yields and prompts farmers to reconsider management and reseeding plans for the coming season.
Roadside Trees For Better Roads And Farms
The article argues for extensive roadside tree planting to improve highway aesthetics and farm land value. It urges town and country officials to prioritize well kept roadsides, noting that shade trees enhance comfort and scenic appeal beyond weed and brush control.
Barcley Corset Promise A Graceful Fit For Women
An advertisement urges women to choose a Barcley layered corset for a snug flattering silhouette. It warns against stiff statuesque looks and promises a written guarantee of proper fit and comfort.
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Anniect Gunner
Sleuth
I. L. Frost
Centrator
Sidney, Neb
Mrs
Nora Chambers
Sidney, Nebr
Darcley
Boston
Cheyenne County Lumber Company
Unti
Hardy Hardware CO
Court House
Sidney, Nebraska
Dawmid W. Griffith
Matinees
Vath’s
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