Reversible Bifocals Soon Available to Spec Wearers
Dr. David E. Rolf of Cleveland describes a new reversible bifocal glasses design in the Archives of Ophthalmology. The lenses rotate or invert so the bifocal segment can be moved to the top, offering flexibility for walking and occupations with special visual needs. The method claims ease of use, no size or type limitations, and potential savings on extra glasses for patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David E. Rolf
Cleveland
Archives of Ophthalmology
American Medical Association
Rolf
Magistrates Allow Bekonscot Miniature Village To Stay
Buckinghamshire officials sought closure of Bekonscot the two acre Beaconsfield model village famed for its two inch to a foot scale miniature world. Beaconsfield magistrates ruled to keep the attraction open noting its value to visitors and its long standing role in showcasing England's architectural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckinghamshire
England
Bekonscot
Beaconsfield
Tiny Bekonscot
Callingham Estate
Lilliput
Hill and Dale
Vanishing American Organ Grinders Of New York City
A nostalgic note recalls the decline of street and home barrel organs in New York. Once a bustling scene with 300 professional grinders and socialites alike, today only one 75 year old craftsman remains amid autos, radios, and screens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
New York
Yesteryear
Long Term Oil Search Forecast in Nebraska Basin
Ohio Oil Co officials forecast a minimum ten year oil and gas drilling program in the Julesburg Basin segment. W B Emery Jr said Nebraska should guard against restrictive legislation as exploration is costly and risky with many dry holes before a producer is found. Ohio has spent over ten million dollars in the area since the May 1949 Mary Egging No 1 discovery, and the Sidney district payroll runs about sixty thousand dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Oil Co
Julesburg Basin
W. B. Emery Jr
Ohio
Sidney
Nebraska
East Gurley
Mr. Emery
Telegraphs Job Printing Service To Be Speeded Up
Tony Kaus returns as manager of the job printing department as The Telegraph separates newspaper and commercial printing due to growth. The firm offers rapid service with two automatic presses, three hand feed presses, binding and perforating machines. John Lessig remains general mechanical supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Kaus
Lessig
Tony Kaus
The
John Lessig
Telegraph Printing Co
Gas reserves spark debate on Nebraska industry and transport
Mr Emery warned against piping gas outside Nebraska borders citing practical limits for local demand and housing. He noted transportation constraints hinder crude movement until Platte Pipe Line is finished, expected within a year, with steel released and construction moving rapidly. The talk drew about one hundred attendees at The Yendis Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Ohio
Emery
Immunity Transfer in Newcastle Disease Chickens
Newcastle immunity passes from recovered or vaccinated chickens to their hatched chicks. The temporary immunity lasts ten days for some birds and up to four weeks for others. Vaccination remains the best protection, especially in areas with outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Sidney Community Hotel Corporation holds first incorporators meeting
Notice from the incorporators of Sidney Community Hotel Corporation states the first meeting of subscribers and incorporators to organize the corporation will be held at the City Auditorium in Sidney Nebraska on Thursday September 27 1951 at 730 PM. The meeting aims to elect directors adopt bylaws and transact other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney. E. A. Russell
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Gene Kemper
Alliance Times-Herald
WMCC
Scottsbluff
Emery
Sidney Telegraph
Sidney Community Hotel Corporation
City Auditorium
Sidney
Nebraska
Sidney Community Hotel Corp
Bridgeport Robbery Yields 3 Year Term
Glen Montgomery, 39, Bridgeport, was sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary at a District Court hearing Saturday. He pleaded guilty to breaking into a case in Bridgeport and taking about $500 in cash and checks. He was arrested later by Holt County Sheriff Leo Tomjack at O’Neill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Montgomery
Bridgeport
State
Holt County
Leo Tomjack
O’neill
Night bloomers and their night blooming flora
Several plants bloom only at night and emit strong scents. Common examples include Night-blooming Cereus, Moonflower, Evening Primrose species, and Angel's Trumpet, all typically white or pale yellow and pollinated by moths.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sandman
Imperial Desert
California
Evangelist al Wells
First Baptist Church
Jackson
G. R. Tobin
Bridgeport Robbery
DS Gus
Kinsey
Home & Auto Supply
Ave
Sidney Dial
Falstaff Brewing Corp
St. Louis
Omaha
Nebr
New Orleans
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!