Nebraska Agricultural Notes and State Fair Highlights
County Agent Douthit sends seedling plans to Webster county farmers for spring distribution. Nebraska’s 1927 state fair led in attendance relative to population, with Lincoln fairs topping national patronage tables. Wayne normal school dormitory bid awarded to Beckenbauer Bros of Norfolk for $79,000, with salary-scale studies and pension discussion. Norfolk airplane incidents noted including hangar damage and crashes. Andrew Beisser’s year two plane record remains clean. R P Topsy Piebe dairy record at the North Platte substation sets a new Nebraska 365 day milk and butter benchmark, with related sister records in the same line.
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Nebraska
United States
Lincoln
George Jackson
Wayne Normal School
Beckenbauer Bros
Norfolk
Wayne
A. L. Fisher
Almena
Kan
Creightes
Oscar Lechmiller
Neligh
Andrew Beisser
R. P. Topsy Piebe
University of Nebraska
Disease in Nebraskas wild rabbits prompts caution
L OC Vose, state bacteriologist, reports several rabbitrabies cases among Nebraskas wild rabbits. The disease, contracted through skin cuts or insect bites, is not fatal to humans but causes illness. Rubber gloves are advised for cleaning rabbits. cooking remains safe.
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Nebraska
L. OC. Vose
State Public Welfare Department
Nebraka
Vose
Road plans summarized for state road works near Seward
The Seward area proposes gravelling two highways the 5 I A and Sunshine routes from Seward toward the county line and DLD connection. Supervisors ask the state public works department to consider these roads in next year’s schedule. An unrelated item notes 363 bushels of corn shucked in four hours and a 15 year old part of a choir octet.
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Seward
Lancaster County
Board of Supervisors
State Department of Public Works
Corish Chers
Fire Sweeps D. B. Laird Store Causing Major Loss
Hastings fire crews battled a second blaze sparked by smoldering embers in the D. B. Laird store, partially housing a pool hall. Total damage estimated at 920000 with much uninsured. large response of 408 farmers and 36 wagons. Con and grain yields noted amid the chaotic scene.
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Hastings
Holstein
D. B. Laird
Theurasce
Mass Fire Claims Dozens of Quebec Children at Hospice
A blaze at Hospice St. Charles in Quebec killed many children, with most victims aged four to nine. Rose Gaudreanu, an eighteen year old orphan, died saving six youngsters. Fire started in the basement and spread upward. hundreds were rescued as investigators prepare a cause study.
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St. Charles
Quebec
Canada
Rose Gaudreanu
Sisters
the Good Shepherd Order
Gre
Goodyear Tests Bid for Two Heavier Dirigibles
Akron Ohio firm Goodyear has tested a plan to build two large dirigibles at a cost of 8,000 dollars. The project aims to start work immediately as part of a congressional inquiry into the ot eobum retien. Representative McClintick of Otia is involved in the Washington briefing.
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the New
Singheps
McClintick
Otia
Goodyear Company
Akron Ohio
Corn Borer Pest Control Efforts Through Imported Parasites
The corn borer outbreak prompted import and release of natural parasites in the United States. Several species were released in corn fields after confirming they pose no harm and may reduce borer numbers. Two species appeared in the Midwest in July 1927 and others in New England. Effectiveness remains uncertain. meanwhile farmers are urged to adopt clean farming and residue destruction to limit borers.
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United States
Corsa
Middle West
New England
New Marquis Wheat Variety Aimed for 1929 Seed Seeders
Minnesota station clarifies that only 125 bushels of the new Marquis Durum cross wheat will be available for 1920 reed. The seed should be reserved and grown again on the experiment station farms in 1926 to preserve seed and ensure a sufficient supply for wide distribution in spring 1929. The cross between Marquis and familico yields rust resistance and good milling quality for careful farmers.
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Minnesota
Madest University Farm
Marquis
Ti Wito
Machinery Will Reduce Expense of Farm Labor
The article argues farm progress hinges on better seed, fertilizer, and equipment. It asserts machinery lowers labor costs and expands income potential, urging farmers to pursue improved tools and methods to reach a higher standard of farming life.
Manure Boosts Yields When Sprinkled With Acid Phosphate
Ohio station tests show applying 40 pounds of acid phosphate with eight loads of manure per acre before corn, wheat, and clover raises yields. Corn up seven bushels, wheat five, and clover about one half ton versus manure without phosphate. Apply by spreading a half bag of acid over the top of each load as you spread manure.
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Ohio Station
Plan New Hog Pastures During Winter Season
Plan and prepare hog lots and fences now to avoid spring work rush. Clean ground next year helps the spring crop. Many farms suffer from old, poor lots causing heavy deaths among young pigs and even older hogs.
Vague fragments hint at farm work and college water study
Fragmentary text mentions farm jobs in coming months to ease a busy calendar. A line references visiting an agricultural college and questioning drinking water. Other garbled phrases mention evergreens and carts in unclear context.
U S Department outlines uses for offal and blood
The U S Department of Agriculture describes turning offal and blood, usually wasted by the butcher, into tankage or fertilizer. The process is simple, involving cooking in an open kettle, drying and grinding to produce tankage for hog feed as a corn supplement.
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Orm
United States Department of Agriculture
Muskrat Escapes Flood Threat In Warsaw Area
A muskrat escape near Warsaw tied to heavy rains and flooding left the animal at risk as high water and continued rainfall extended in the area. Local officials monitor the situation and advise caution around flood zones.
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Oerata
Henry
Warsaw
Gay wraps style for evening wear in new bold fabrics
The article notes designers on both sides of the water producing striking evening wraps with vivid color schemes and rare furs. It highlights one piece velvet shawl collars in ermine, white chiffon velvet coats, silver white fur trims, and bold linings in silver lame.
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Dyille Creatio
Ty & Wrench
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Douthit
Webster County
Congress
Omaha
Shirey
Foxworthy West
San Francisco
Meistein
Patterson
Washington Briefs
Gotty Pag
Pring
Iate College of Ag
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