Call for a return to the good old days of prosperity
The writer laments hard times in Nebraska, recalling decades past when corn sold for low prices and life was simpler. He contrasts then and now, noting higher costs for gasoline, sugar, and clothing, and criticizes oil trusts while urging a return to older methods and frugal living. He laments inflation and urban modernity, urging rural self-reliance.
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Rinaldo
Nebraska
Mother
Infernal Oil Trust
Saunders County Tuberculosis Test Drives Signatures
More than eighty petitions circulate among cattle owners of Saunders County to obtain 51 percent signatures for a county wide tuberculus test and eradication campaign, per Walter F. Roberts county extension agent.
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Wahoo
Saunders County
Walter F. Roberts
Demanding Rosen Rye At Creek Madison County Farm
County agent R A Stewart reports Rosen rye performs better in sandy soil than common rye. H F Mason of Meadow Grove owns 190 acres of Rosen rye with yields one-third to one-half higher on light soil. A closing out sale at Oberfelder's offers everything to go quickly.
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Title Creek
Madison County
R. A. Stewart
H. F Mason
Meadow Grove
Oberfelder’s
Cheyenne County Crop Outlook Reported Large Yields
J F Hansen’s tour of Cheyenne County shows a broad grain display with winter wheat largely rusted yet yielding 15 to 20 bushels in some fields and exceptionally high grades. barley and oats also strong with 50 to 70 bushels per acre in places. A prime 40 acre field near Sidney and Gurley yielded 51 bushels per acre, contracted for seed at $1.25 per bushel, due to smart summer tillage and favorable rain.
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Fremont Tribune
J. F. Hansen
Cheyenne
Sidney
Gurley
Otto PF. Zuhike
Fremont
Brown
Chappell and Big Springs Seek County Fair Aid
In Deuel county a dispute over aid to rival county fairs at Chappell and Big Springs ends with Assistant Attorney General Dort saying the county board may not levy funds yet. The 1921 statute allows a special election, but no election has been called. Both towns formed this year and did not hold five consecutive county fairs, blocking aid under the old law. Dort advised no appropriation until the governing statute is determined.
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Deuel
Chappell
Big Springs
Dort
Mr. Dort
G. EF. Junge
Oregon Trail Days Parade in Gering Draws 4000 Plus
More than 4000 residents and pioneers gathered in Gering for the first annual Oregon Trail Days celebration. The morning parade featured ox teams, pack mules, wagons, and a six horse team, with Gib Borer and Frank Denton drawing notable attention. An afternoon program included roping and riding, ending with a public picnic and speeches by Mathers, J G Souby, Professor Tink, and Dr George Condra. The commercial club moved to form a permanent Oregon Trail Days association and Denton and Boyer planned to carry their teams to Nebraska City later in September to mark the Morton estate transfer to the state park.
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Gering
Gib
Frank Denton
Nebraska
Scottsbluff
House Mathers
J. G. Souby
Unon Pacific
Tink
Univerity of
Nebraka
Oregon Trail
George Condra
Commercial Club
Denton and
Boyer
Nebraska City
Morton
Plate glass for windshields and doors installed at hardware garage
Plate glass installed for windshields and doors at Hahier Garage. Work improves showroom and customer safety as repairs completed and materials moved in. Local shop reports timely delivery and compliant installation standards.
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Hahier Garage
Poultry Flocks Infected In Madison County
Six flocks in Madison County were diagnosed with avian tuberculosis in the past week according to county agent R A Stewart. Two owners intend to remove poultry houses to clean ground after selling mature stock, to be replaced by young stock.
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Rattie Creek
Madison County
R. A. Stewart
Watermelons From County Seen In Strong Harvest
Several hundred truck loads of watermelons are shipped daily this week from the county. The melons are described as excellent in quality with yields above average, signaling a robust produce period for growers and merchants.
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St. Paul
A Word to the Wise in Devel Co and Vicinity
A local column urges readers in Chappell and western Nebraska to quit dwelling on farm losses. It touts diversified farming with cows sows hens and hogs and urges optimism, urging farmers to focus on poultry and livestock to rebuild wealth and seize opportunities as droughts and bank failures fade. It portrays a shift from gloom to productive farming and market shipments.
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Devel CO. and Vicinity
Western Nebraska
Chappell
Western
Nebraska
Organize Buying Clubs In Broken Bow Region
Broken Bow area Farmers have formed a buying and shipping association to handle their cream. The plan calls for incorporation later, with membership fees as the current sole capital.
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Broken Bow
Gering Receives Nebraska Rifle Team Member
Sergeant Ralph Woods of this city has been selected as a member of the rifle squad from the National Guard of Nebraska. The eight sharp shooters will compete in the national marksmanship competition at Camp Perry Ohio, and Ralph departs today to join the camp.
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Ralph Woods
National Guard of
Nebraska
Camp Perry
Ohio
Ralph
Gish Sisters Star in Orphans of the Storm
Lillian Gish portrays caring for her blind sister played by Dorothy Gish in the film Orphans of the Storm. The silent drama centers on their bond amid peril and adversity.
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Lillian Gish
Dorothy Gish
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