University Farm hosts State Fair visitors in Lincoln
Several hundred men women and children toured the University Farm in Lincoln during the State Fair. The event showcased the College of Agriculture Extension Service and the Agricultural Experiment Station along with the wartime army cantonment remains and a large student presence in the College of Agriculture and School of Agriculture.
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Lincoln
College of Agriculture Extension Service
Agricultural Experiment Station
Army
College of Agriculture
School of Agriculture
Farm open houses draw large crowds this year
Farn to the attention to a large portion of the people of the State. Many visited the Farm for the first time this year and many others called to renew their acquaintances with the work being done there. Indications point to a large enrolment in the College of Agriculture, which opens September 17, and in the School of Agriculture, which opens October 10.
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College of Agriculture
School of Agriculture
Extension service offers affordable machine shed blueprints
University extension engineers note machine sheds are costly but soon pay for themselves as farm machinery advances. College of Agriculture Extension Service sells blueprints for 15 cents each including a 20 by 60 foot combined shop and shed, a 22 by 86 foot shed with sliding front doors, and an open machine shed.
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University Extension Engineers
College of Agriculture Extension Service
Potato Dry Rot Can Be Controlled In Nebraska
Potatoes in western Nebraska can have dry rot controlled though not eliminated. The organism grows at low temperatures and requires contact with raw potato flesh to cause damage. Handle potatoes gently to avoid bruising an up broken skin. Use crates or sacks for transport and disinfect storage rooms with formalin after cleaning. Maintain storage near 32 degrees. Further details are in Horticulture Circulars 1 and 3 from Nebraska Agricultural College.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Agricultural College
Lincoln
Boys and Girls Exhibits At State Fair Draw Big Crowds
Demonstrations and exhibits by boys and girls clubs attracted heavy attention at the State Fair. Hundreds watched canning baking and other teams daily. The pig club with over 100 pigs drew many visitors and showcased quality stock. One boy sold a litter for 5000. An Omaha canning team earned a free trip to the Interstate Fair at Sioux City.
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Omaha
Sioux City
Septic Tank Model Draws Farmer Interest at State Fair
A farm septic tank model exhibited by the Extension Service, College of Agriculture, drew farmers planning modern homes. The disposal system is shown as highly successful and inexpensive to install and maintain. Extension Service will provide further information and blueprint plans.
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Extension Service
College of Agriculture
Land Speculation Brings Warning
The department of agriculture warns that rising land values caused by speculators could lead to serious consequences as farm product prices normalize. Iowa land could justify a 25 percent rise, but speculation has driven prices well above that in many cases.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Real Estate Transfers Listed for Sidney Nebraska
Martin Stejskal and wife sell SW 4 See 34-17-82 to Emil V Svoboda for 5280 dollars. C W Hornaday and wife sell N44 See 2-12-58 to John F Killham for 9100 dollars. George W Tibbetts to Charles J Furer SW See for 8000 dollars. Clare B Hardy and wife to Mabelle Phillips Lot 10 Block 3 Callahan s Addition to Sidney for 650 dollars. Otto Bergt and wife to Albert Schlichting 1-3 Interest EY Sec 18-16-51 for 5806 dollars. George H Ruhter to Emma Mollberg Lot 9 Block 5 Ruhter s Second Addition to Gurley for 150 dollars. Mary Lynch to John A Simones SEY Sec 2-12-72 for 8000 dollars. Kenneth D Bassett and wife to Mary B Gould Lot 5 Block 1 Paine s Addition to Sidney for 3300 dollars. Anna B Danford to C M Andrews N 72 ft Lot 1 Block 2 Krueger s Addition to Sidney for 7000 dollars. Josephine B Jones and husband to Ralph Chloupek Lot 6 Block 8 Clarkson s Addition to Sidney for 300 dollars.
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Martin Stejskal
Emil V. Svoboda
See
C. W. Hornaday
John. KF. Killham
George W. Tibbetts
Charles J. Furer
Clare B. Hardy
Mabelle Phillips
Callahan
Sidney
Otto Bergt
Albert Schlichting
George H. Ruhten
Emma Mollberg
Ruhter
Gurley
Mary Lynch
John A. Simones
SEY
Kenneth D. Bassett
Mary
Gould
Paine’s
Anna B. Danford
C. M. Andrews
Krueger
Josephine B. Jones
Ralph
Chloupek
Clarkson
Nebr
Striking an Average in a Ten-Year Marriage
A brief exchange between Mrs Warbash and Mrs Sue Falls recalls a decade of marriage. Mrs Falls notes they have been married about ten years, with some interruptions, highlighting enduring partnerships and shared experiences.
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Julesburg
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Cheyenne Wells
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