October Crop Report Shows Nebraska Yields Mixed Across State
Nebraska harvest forecasts show a fair corn crop with strong yields outside the southeastern quarter while the state reports varied results for oats spring wheat and barley. Total wheat and other staples are projected with regional differences and national crop estimates listed.
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Nebraska
A. E. Anderson
Federal Bureau of Crop Estimates
Geo. A. Williams
State Bureau of Markets & Marketing
Western Counties
United States
Portable suitcase stove uses solidified alcohol fuel
Mr I Popper of New York invents a portable steel suitcase stove for picnics camping boating and other outings. The device uses solidified alcohol from large industry output and includes a hinged front, folding feet, and fuel cans placed beneath the burner.
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France
I. Popper
New York City
Holex
Philadelphia
Not a trolley tieup in a humorous door mix up
A humorous anecdote recounts a trolley delay after the door was removed for repair and not returned. The exchange notes the door’s absence caused three days without a trolley passing by the speaker’s door.
Tanlac credited with restoring vigor for Cedar Rapids man
J W Carnahan of 1414 Third Street South Cedar Rapids Iowa recounts severe stomach illness after overwork in Nitro West Virginia last October. He credits Tanlac with restoring appetite, strength and weight. He claims to feel years younger and plans to keep a bottle on hand. Sold in Sidney Potter Lodgepole Dalton.
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Tanlae
J. W. Carnahan
Third Street
South
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Nitro
West Virginia
O. K
Carnahan
Sidney
Bassett’s
Potter
Potter Drug Co
Lodgepole
Nugent DeLongpre Pharmacy
Dalton J
Why Called House Leek Explanation
The leek name origin comes from northern England practice of planting leeks on cottage roofs as protection against thunder and lightning. The belief linked leeks to shelter and safety for homes and inhabitants.
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England
Degradation Voice In City Man After Milk Cart Accident
A fragment recalls Pilkington’s absence after an accident and the shame he endures. Neatly the dialogue reveals neighbors noting his confinement at home and his move to the country after an urban lifetime. The milk cart incident stands as a pivotal event in the tale.
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Pilkington
Money to Loan by Bentley Land Company
When money became scarce loan companies raised rates we offer unlimited loan money for farms at seven percent as our maintaining rate. Bentley Land Company.
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Colorado
Julesburg
Burlington
Cheyenne Wells
Colo
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Mans Bassett’s Pharmacy
Sidney, Neb
Kratz Abstract Co
Chas. S. Cooper
Dad
OLD Post
J. S. Topolski
Drag
A. B. Closman
C. M. Wright
Harper Blog
Burlington Depot
W. Zike, Veternarian
Bentley Land Company
McNish Land
NEBR
American Bank Building
J. C. McNish Pres
J. W. Johnson
Mgr
International Harvester
Omaha
Salt Lake City
Sidney Transfer and Implement
E. L. Uptegrove
Prop
Rose Street
Union Pacific
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