Revolutionary high speed cameras showcased in Popular Science
The United States and Britain showcase ultra fast motion cameras capable of 8200 and 5000 exposures. They capture microsecond actions like a rubber ball flattening on impact and a glass vacuum tube smashing in under a hundredth of a second. The Jenkins and Meape Gryll devices weigh several tons and use electric motors with searchlights and chemical flashes to produce images.
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United States
Ur Te
Tyes Fure
C. Francis Jenkins
Wash- Indon
Popular Science Monthly
County fair praise in Cozad Local article criticized
An editorial from the Cozad Local lauds county fairs for broad county impact and irrigation achievements, urging support for gate charges to fund entertainment and premiums. It contrasts medieval views with modern progress, suggesting the author be invited to a fair to see benefits for the entire county. The piece notes strong corn harvest activity and record acreage in the area.
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Cozad
Dawson County
County Fair Board
County Fair Board of Directors
Lake That Sharpens Razors In Ireland
A peculiar Irish lake petrifies substances placed in it forming a stone shell. A London firm tested hardwood sunk in the lake and found portions turned to hard material akin to flint, usable for razor blades at a certain petrifaction stage.
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Ireland
England
London
Monticello as a National Memorial Echoed by London Editor
A London editor critiques Mount Vernon and Monticello as American memorials. He notes the era’s English gentlemanly image and praises turning Monticello into a national possession. The remark about Jefferson venames T. J. would dislike being labeled an agent for Barleycorn or Lodge’s ally.
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America
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
T. J
Girard
Mr. Bryan
John Barleycorn
Senator Bronkhart
Henry Cabot Lodge
Philadelphia Taquirer
Tourist hears boast of Tain as old royal burgh chartered by David
A Boston Transcript item recalls a tourist in Scotland who is told by a Tain resident that the town is notable as one of the country’s old royal burghs and that its charter was granted by King David. The tourist asks who wrote the Psalms, prompting amused incredulity.
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Scotland
Tain
David
Boston Transcript
The Mulee Definition Donkey and Flivver Car Joke
A donkey peeks over a hedge at a flivver car by the gendeide and asks what it is. The flivver says it is a motor car, while the donkey declares it is a horse, setting up a simple punchline about labels and self identity.
Relapes Be What Do You Myke a Honey Ween in Europe
A dialogic snippet shows a couple discussing a European honey moon and seasickness. One narrator insists seasickness is cured by fretful remedies while another suggests considering the return. Korsaren (Christiania) is referenced as a location.
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Europe
Christiania
Business Lones at Gelesiady Store
A terse 19th century style exchange shows a storekeeper and a polite man debating a reader shirt. The seller notes shrinkage while questioning fit, and the buyer asks if the garment will meet expectations given its rarity.
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Gelesiady
Saleviady
Tee
Alfalfa King Urges End to Wheat Raising in Nebraska
HH D Watson of Kearney, known as the alfalfa king, denounces wheat farming in Nebraska saying it pays poorly, taxes land quality, and suggests Canada and Argentina grow the world’s wheat while Nebraskans switch to alfalfa and dairying. He recounts starting with 160 acres, amassing 8,000, and building a cream factory, now aged td years.
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Nebraska
HH. D. Watson
Kearney
Canada
Argentine
Watson
California
Need of Seed Corn Urged Upon Farmers
Abundant Cheyenne area corn with high yields and good overall quality but widespread soft and moldy kernels due to damp weather. Experts urge farmers to select and dry seed now for next spring, warning seed may be scarce and pricey. Prices remain firm but drifting as large new-crop supplies enter markets.
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Cheyenne
Nebraska
Local Social Post and Farm Work in White Cove Valley
White Cove Valley reports residents visiting Crook and Sterling for medical and social activities. Mr and Mrs Marshall travel to Crook. Rumely men from Sidney inspect Mr Weaver's corn shredder. Tim Schemka and John Redding operate the shredder.
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Mrs. Marshall
Crook
Sidney
Mr. Weaver
Mr. Gross
Tim Schemka
John Redding
Buss Lee
George Marshall
Dr. Sprecher
Dr Weller
New York
Mr. English
Mr. Marshall
Bernard Weaver
Sterling
D. N. Gross
START THE PULLETS RIGHT
Realizing a high average age production depends on starting pullets properly. Feeding management is key. A heavy scratch grain mix turns the trick, 12 to 14 pounds daily per hundred pullets, plus ample fresh water and succulent green feed.
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Agricultural College
Lincoln
Gurley Lumber Company Takes Over Dietz Interests
Gurley Lumber Co consolidates with Dietz interests also known as Farmers Lumber and Supply Co. The deal, completed last week, takes effect Monday and places future management under Gurley Lumber Co according to Gurley Citizen.
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Gurley Lumber Company
DIETZ
Gurley Tumber Co
Diectz Lumber Co
Farmers Lumber & Supply Co
Gurley Lumber Co
Gurley Citizen
Local social and farm updates from Crook area
Spring Canyon residents report Monday trips to Sterling for business. George Kroll and Gus Sutter feature in several Crook visits with corn husking and birthday celebrations. A. A. Smith place sees basement work by Dan Beebe with occupancy planned March 1. A large crowd gathers for Mrs. Sutter’s birthday with games and lunch. Turkey shipments dip as Ray Sheffield markets 60 birds raised by Mr and Mrs Sheffield.
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Sam Polick
Dick Sutter
Sterling
George Kroll
Gus Sutter
John Scott
Crook
Dan Beebe
A. A. Smith
Mr. Smith
Charles Kreader
Ed Hickerson
Fred Towle
A. D. Hilliard
Russell Beebe
Ire Burriss
Sidney
Ray Sheffield
Ray
Alfred Sutter
Bill
Irie Burriss
Milo Moore
Arthur McKelvey
Social Round In Sidney And Vicinity
Ed Hickerson delivered turkeys to Sidney on Wednesday. Several local residents including Dick and Gladys Sutter George Kroll Jim and Mrs Curtis and Mrs Hlickerson spent days in Sidney and nearby. Hilliard Sheffield Volick and Beebe families visited or worked on farm related errands Friday and Saturday. A family duck dinner occurred Sunday and a large general farm sale led by A D Hilliard is planned for December 11 with bills in Cheyenne and Logan county papers.
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Ed Hickerson
Sidney
Gladys Sutter
George Kroll
Jim Curtis
Mrs Curtis
Ed Hlickerson
Milo Moore
Sam Volick
Dan Beebe
Bert Hilliard
Ray Sheffield
Frank Miller
Jus Sutter
Claerence Beebe
Crook
PRR
Proctor
Robert Nicholas
Mary Molten
John Hansen
C. H. Stahl
F. A. Williams
Sterling
A. D. T Williard
Lois Louise
Albert Jelineek
Carl Meyerholz
P. R. Bell
A. D. Hilliard
Cheyenne
Logan County
Shake Off Self-Distrust Quote by Rorle
The note urges self belief as a source of strength saying self distrust causes failure and confidence fuels power. It states those with no faith in themselves are weakest even if they possess strength.
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Rorle
Progreee Quote on Pledge and Thought
A fragment quotes Helen Hunt Jackson arguing that a person ready to pledge an opinion tomorrow must either have thought little or resolved to stop thinking, suggesting a critique of unchanging beliefs and moral certainty.
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Progreee
Map
Helen Hunt Jackson
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Tegies College
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Burlington
M. A. Shipman
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