Nebraska corn crop faces moisture loss in August
The September 1 report shows Nebraska’s corn condition at 60 percent with an estimated 192 million bushels, down from 62 percent and 212 million last year. Authors warn that July–August drought cuts mean about 40 percent losses yearly, urging Platte River water storage and irrigation to sustain future yields and amid population growth.
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Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska
Department of Agriculture
Platte River
Platte
United States
Resignation to Philosophy Sparks Water Use Prompt
A speaker urges action on water conservation and grain yield, noting the need to recover 40 percent of lost Nebraska crop production. The call emphasizes preventing waste and addressing drought risks as a national concern.
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Nebraska
Why Blame Newspapers
A commentary argues that crime and corruption lead to self destruction but the public blames press scrutiny. It notes Carey’s suicide after a note accusing the Kansas City Star and laments the mindset that shortcuts are condemned only when printed. It likens bootleggers and crooked politicians to criticizers of publicity.
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Independence
Examiner
Carey
Kansas City Star
Labor Day Address Sparks AFL Leader’s Bold Claim
William Green, head of the American Federation of Labor, delivered a Labor Day speech in New York praising the era as brilliant and historic while urging strength and unity for workers amid national challenges. The address emphasized optimism and collective effort from unions.
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New York Evening Post
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Notable historic periods and their defining moments
The writer discusses what makes a period historic, arguing that even with a world war included, our time may not surpass eras like Rome’s fall or the discoveries and renaissances that defined earlier ages. He notes that simply praising progress without qualifiers misses the point.
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Rome
America
Constantinople
Pericles
Queen Elizabeth
Green
Editor's Correction on Cow Electrocuted by Power Line
In Smith County Kansas Pioneer an error claims the power company paid $25 for Ray Brown's cow electrocuted by a live wire last week. The correction notes the source may have been Art Miller, manager of the company.
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Ray Brown
Us Art Miller
Notype operator payment and critique note
The message suggests the notype operator earned $125 with Ray receiving his check promptly a few days after the creature was killed. It expresses hope for a future issue to include a clearer and corrected entry in the newspaper sheet.
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Ray
Ak-Sar-Ben Show Attracts Stock Growers Interest
Entries flood the Ak-Sar-Ben stock and horse show offices as preparations for Omaha November 1 to 8 advance. Secretary Charles R. Gardner notes pledges from prize stock owners and letters from county agents and 4-H calf and pig clubs. Madison County expects 30 calves and several pig entries. Deuel County club members plan about 25 calves. Carman Breeding of St Charles Ia bought a prize Angus steer to groom for the show, and D Schilling reports strong northwest horse interest after a Minneapolis trip.
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Charles R. Gardner
Omaha
Gardner
Iowa
Nebraska
R. A Stewart
Battle Creek
Madison County
Harold M. Routh
Deud County
Chappell
Carman Breeding
St. Charles
D Schilling
Minneapolis
Northwest
High Grade Piano Seized for Balance Dues Disposition
A high grade piano that is slightly used and has had a large amount paid on it will be turned over to a new purchaser to settle the remaining balance. The item must be disposed of under the terms of the debt recovery.
Knight Campbell Music Co. offering easy terms
Readily available Easy terms on music equipment at Knight Campbell Music Co located in Scottsbluff Nebraska Interested buyers can write for details at 103 4 1 or contact the store directly for further information
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Knight Campbell Music Co
Scottsbluff
Nebr
Western Securities Co
Bargain Pianos Offered by Burgess Music Store
Real bargains in slightly used pianos with $25 down and $10 monthly to responsible buyers. Prices listed include 100 150 165 185 235 and 250 dollars. Burgess Music Store location 98 105.
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Burgess Music Store
Farm Loans and Insurance Ad by C. W. Smith
Local advertisement by C. W. Smith in the Roche Building Sidney Nebraska offering farm loans and general insurance services. Contact information lists phone number 35 and residence in Mer.
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C. W. Smith
Roche Bldg
Mer. Sidney
Nebr
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