Muscle Shoals debate on nitrates and fertilizer costs
President Coolidge's inquiry suggests proper Muscle Shoals utilization could cut fertilizer costs by about 43 percent. Farm groups push for a nitrates and fertilizer operation on a wartime basis, with W F James guiding action as Congress weighs leasing legislation and Madden bill proposals amid December session expectations.
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Oval
Coolidge
Camerone
W. F. James
Michigan
House
Congress
Madden
Con m
Martin Madden
Illinois
Comimittee Ao Nellinen
Local Notes and Visits In Washington Kansas
Brief items list visitors and hometown ties from Washington Kansas. Mrs Ed Fuqua and 2ds L J Packer and son Harold hosted Sunday guests. Funeral parlor and telephone service notes, plus minor social visits to J C home and Mrs Weber’s sister in law’s home.
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L. J. Packer and Son
Harold
Washington, Kansas
Real Estate Transfers Reported for Week Ending Dec 5 1627
Transfer listings show deeds and quitclaim deeds in Fairbury Nebraska with names like Frank W Denney and John F Jordan. Sheriff Jefferson County transfers to Arthur W and Carl W Gerter involve NE 5-4-4 and a $7900 value. Woodlawn Cemetery lot sale and Plymouth Townsite Co fractional lots noted with prices. Local residents Henry Zeibig and others pledge or renew subscriptions and attend events in Fairbury and Washington Kansas.
Tidbits on Spanish Cake Recipe and Icing
This week’s hints describe a Spanish cake recipe using butter or substitute sugar eggs cake flour baking powder cinnamon and milk. Cream shortening and sugar, beat egg yolks, sift dry ingredients three times, fold with milk, bake about 40 minutes at moderate heat, and finish with an icing and walnut halves for decoration.
Local Social Notes Highlight Barrett and Kyear Family Visit
Mia and Mrs Earl With and Odell Harold Packer and Endicott spent time at the St Packer home. Mrs Earl Kyear and her young son Billy Powell visited relatives in the area. Kyear will be remembered Miss Barbara Fisher.
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Mia
Earl With and Odell
Harold Packer
As Endicott
St. Packer
Earl Kyear
Billies Powell
Wyo
Charlie and
Aire
Kyear
Barbera Fisher
Banana Leaf Lettuce Salad with Citrus and Pineapple
Create a fruit salad plate using leaf lettuce as a base. Arrange banana halves cut lengthwise into a square, then quarter. Fill with grapefruit segments, orange slices, and pineapple cubes. Garnish with walnuts and grapes. Serve with French fruit dressing or cream mayonnaise.
Moon & Son Quality Monuments Ad in Fairbury Neb
F. A. Moon & Son advertises quality monuments at reasonable prices in Fairbury Nebraska, a business in operation since 1886.
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F. A. Moon & Son
Fairbury, Nebr
Vanity Not Fault of North Carolina Man
Italian sculptor John Certachi writes to Hugh Williamson of North Carolina asking him to sit for a bust. Williamson responds that the honor is due to his distinguished character and not to gain favor for a national monument.
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North Carolina
John Certachi
Hugh Williamson
America
Williamson
Gueneé
Hugh- Wiliamson
Cerrachi
Stomach Gas Forces Man From Bed
An ad notes stomach gas caused distress forcing a man from bed. It claims Adier ska relieves gas and old waste, improves sleep and meals, and promises relief after trying other remedies. Arnes's Drug promotes the product with testimonial language.
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Thad
R. F. Krueger
Arnes
Two Steele City HS Teams Win With Promising Players
Steele City High School squads earned two victories, topping Plymouth and Powell's first teams. Coach Melton receives praise for uplifting players as the freshman and sophomore teams show strong depth. Next Friday they travel to Hubbell with hopes of revenge. home game on January 13.
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Steele City
Plymouth High School
Paige
Powell
Hubbell
Alexandria
Melton
Royal Entertainers Honored After Caesar Contest Line Party
The losing Caesar contest side hosted the winners at a line party and luncheon at Tuggles Cafe in Fairbury Monday night. Genevieve's team praised Lyie's entertainers and planned a future contest. Miss McLeran's Domestic Science class finished their dress project and will make pajamas.
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Tuggles Cafe
Fairbury
Genevieve
Lyie
Ancient Writing Methods Across Civilizations
The article surveys early writing on clay tablets by Assyrians and Babylonians, stone and lead sheets in Hesiod and Job, and palm or leather supports for texts. It notes the Library of Ashurbanipal and the use of styluses, kilns, and sun-dried tablets, explaining the origin of the term leaf for a page.
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Sarge
Agade
Menton
Mosts
Hesiod
Mrs Etta With Aeckett Returns From Des Moines
Mrs Etta With Aeckett returned home Saturday from Des Moines Iowa. Wilfley O E Cassell rank Lowe went to Beatrice week to get a close up lew ier the new Ford.
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Wilfley
O. E. Cassell
Rank Lowe
Beatrice
Lewier
Ford
Ladies Aid Meeting and Harris Family Move
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. E. E. Shultz Wednesday afternoon. Emil Harris former Press Editor and family moved to Western last Saturday forenoon and are now residents of that city.
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The
Ladies Aid
E. E. Shultz
Emil Harris
Last Friday Mother’s Night at the Basketball Game
Players presented their mothers with a small keepsake and then showcased their basketball skills to the audience. Many mothers attended and the crowd urged them to return, boosting support for the team and their sons.
Ship Fire on Fateful Ocean Liner First Voyage
On the vessel bound for America a fire broke out on the third day of its voyage. Passengers scrambled for life preservers as flames rapidly consumed the ship. Pat, disgusted by the panic, seized a crowbar and prepared to defend himself.
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Pat Wiis
America
Iis
Hat
Amy
Pat
Dobbin Gets Thin Rides Trim Down on Horseback
One or more women ride to slim down, but the animal often loses weight too. Farm and Fireside notes the odd balance of riders and pony in the revival of classic rural fitness ideas.
Ancient giant ostrich egg in Ulhols museum described
The fragment states an average family would need nearly five weeks to consume the contents of an ancient giant ostrich egg on display in the Natural History Museum of the University of Ulhols. It notes egg use at home with eggs per breakfast and desserts.
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Natural History Museum
University of Ulhols
Probate Notice for Pearson County Estate
Probate notice in Jeffe County Nebraska sets April 2 1928 at 9 am in county court for creditors to present claims against the estate of Preu itte William Pearson to be examined and allowed. Claims must be filed by March 20 1928 or be forever barred. dated November 25 1927.
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Preuitte
William Pearson
Jeffe County
Nebraska
Said
German envoy named to succeed Baron Maltzan in U S
Dr Friederich Wilhelm von Prittwitz-Gaffron will be the new German ambassador to the United States replacing the late Baron Ago von Maltzan. The appointment was announced in diplomatic circles.
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Berlin
Friederich Wilelm von Prittwitz-Gaffron
United States
Baron Ago von Maltzan
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Family W Journal
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W. C. Palmer
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C. T. Whitney
Harold Whitney
Steele City Markets
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Warren Adee
Laura Phelps
Marcella Sampson
Miss McLeran
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Schek
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Russell A. Davis
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Dobbin
Peason County
U. S
Lyric Theater
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Steele City Press
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