Nebraska Faces War on Prairie Dogs and War on Debt
State news reports plans to exterminate prairie dogs on western Nebraska land and debates on funding for state and local banks. It notes Nebraska's low per capita indebtedness after wartime, rising cattle numbers, and land sales near Newman Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Nebraska
Napoleon
Louisiana
Lee
Newman Grove
Johnson Brothers
Christ Simonson
Kansas
Iowa
Colorado
Wyoming
Missouri
North Dakota
South
Dakota
Sena
Commission
Mitchell
North Bend
Lindsley
Greenwood
Scribner
Fullertom
Snyder
Nebraska Banker's Association
Unusual Weather Notes From Nebraska 1927 Year
The Lincoln weather bureau summarizes 1927 as the all around crop year with below normal wind and sunshine, above normal cloudiness, and normal temperature and precipitation for the year. Notable months include April rainfall. June coolest since 1916. July rainfall well below normal. October unusually warm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
Lincoln Weather Bureau
Omaha Auto Club backs bridge projects along Missouri River
The Omaha Auto Club voted in executive session to endorse bridges at strategic highway points including Blair and to support a Blair bridge proposal while keeping Omaha bridge plans noncommittal. The national association endorsed river crossings and urged swift action for paved east Omaha access by summer. Lincoln-Farm land tops $200 an acre in Nebraska sales trends across several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
The
Automobile Association
de Wees
Omaaha Auto Club
Missouri River
Washington County
Willie G. Sears
House of Representatives
Congress
Nebdraskas Lowa Bridge Corporation
Delaware Corporation
Missouri Riv
Washington + County
Neb
Harrison
Blair
Lincoln
Nebraska
Nebraska Farmer
Nebraska Farmer of Land
Dodge County
Ames
Scribner
Douglas County
Highlane County Club
Gage County
Clatonia
Chittenden
Columbus
Ben Fix
Red Willow County
Imdianola
Richardson County
Marines Repel Rebels in Nicaragua Stronghold Raid
American marines reach El Chipote high on the mountainside near Managua and crush Sandino's last stronghold. Major Archibald Young leads 400 troops, facing scattered resistance as they destroy fortifications and camps. Dock workers strike remains unresolved while relief ships Salvador and Salinas unload at Corinto port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Caragua
el Chipote
Augustiia” Sandino
el Chipore
Archbald Young
Walt Sandino
Font
Ammanition
Raines
Sanfino
Young
Tead
Ure
Montain
Sandine
Nere
Tatior
Cortnto
Salvador
United States
Salinas
Corinto
Gold Star Trip Bill Gets Committee Approval
The Butler bill to allow Gold Star mothers to visit American war cemeteries in Europe was reported out of the House military affairs committee. The vote was unanimous after five minutes of debate. Supporters expect swift passage in the house and Senate action by Senator Robert F. Wagner of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
Military Affairs Committee
House
Sam
Robert F. Wagner
New York
Senate
Plan to Build Fertilizer Plant at Muscle Shoals
Washington reports a proposal to establish a fertilizer producing plant at Muscle Shoals. A federal committee of industrial experts would run it, with power generated and sold as auxiliary support. Elon Hooker of New York chemical interests outlines the plan to the senate agriculture committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Muscle Shoals
Senate Agriculture Committee
Elon HH. Hooker
New York Chemical Interests
Manetel
Heviator
Willie
Ohio
American Dynamid Company
Air. Nitrates, Corporation
Ex-Kaiser Celebrates Sixty Ninth Birthday
Wilhelm of Germany celebrated his sixty ninth birthday in Doom Holland with his wife Princess Hermine and the former crown prince and family. Flowers came from all over Europe as German monarchists sent good wishes. Queen Wilhelmina and the queen mother of Holland Sedat offered congratulations.
Carnegie Medal Awarded to Woman for Heroic Fire Rescue
Haugh C. Smith Stronghurst Illinois, aged forty two, a farmer, saved five persons from burning at Stronghurst. She received a silver medal at awards by the Carnegie Nero fund commission for her heroism in the Pittsburgh area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Pittsburgh
Haugh C. Smith
Stronghurst
Herola
Carnegie Nero Fund
Smith
Five Kills Family in Wyoming Fire Tragedy
A man named Joln King his wife Jane and their three children were burned to death in their McFadden Wyoming home. The blaze destroyed the dwelling and left investigators to determine the cause and timing of the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFadden
Jane
Man
Winter dairy barn care urged for higher winter milk
Dr Cr Eckles of the University of Minnesota warns that proper barn structure is essential for dairy cows in winter. He emphasizes ventilated but well insulated, wind proof housing and clean, dry bedding to prevent frost and disease and maintain steady milk output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. Eckles
University of Minnesota
Watley
Preventable Separator Losses Cost Dairy Members Big Waste
A dairy trade note reports that annual preventable losses from poor cream separation total about 408.30 for Iowa cow testing associations, equating to roughly 86 000 yearly. Clean, properly adjusted separators recover butterfat from milk, reducing waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotexs
Lowa
Winter protection for dairy cows
Winter protection for dairy cows emphasizes barn roofs as cheaper shelters than exposing cows to harsh weather. The text notes outdoor wintering can reduce milk flow and raise feed consumption, increasing costs as cows struggle to stay warm in storms.
Dairy Notes on Silage and Herd Health
Testing associations prove that silo use lowers costs and improves herd health. Feeding well cared for silage boosts digestion and growth, acting as both food and tonic. Avoid dairy bull exposure to prevent breeding aggression. Proper barn ventilation and frost control enhance stock condition and vitality.
The Banana Origin Debate in Early Geography
The article traces whether bananas originated in the Old World or New World, citing Humboldt and other scholars. It notes Portuguese and Spanish exploration spreading bananas to the Americas, while some writers argue for a native American origin. It discusses related plant history, including spinach and its origins, and cites various ancient sources and geographic regions in evaluating the banana's birthplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Ceylon
Cochin
New World
Malay Peninsula
India
Producta
America
Humboldt
Mexico
Western Hemisphere
Pacific
Siam
South
Central America
Europe
Spain
Ispeny
Tepanas
Ita
Ersia
Khe Haliher
Malaga
Nineveh
Rabyion
Turkestan
Persia
Canary Ta
Algeria
Tnes
Veria
Abyssinie
Hina
How to solder and insulate an antenna for weak signals
The guide explains protecting and strengthening an antenna circuit by soldering connections. It details cleaning wires, twisting ends, heating with a soldering iron, applying flux and solder, and coating joints to prevent corrosion and maintain signal strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Im Recelv Ling
Witte
Troubles with Tube Prongs in Old Receiving Sets
A reader describes how tube prongs failing to contact springs cause trouble in radio receivers. Incorrect seating or bent prongs lead to poor contact, requiring careful testing by inserting tubes in their correct sockets and ensuring proper alignment before powering the set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mans Fan
Metallized Leak to Improve Quiet Tone in Short Wave Sets
Experimenters building short wave receivers must adjust detector circuits for maximum sensitivity. In high gain stages the grid leak is not critical, but in regenerative receivers the leak resistance is crucial. A metallized leak is advised to maintain stable, quiet operation.
Radio Building Simplified for Amateur Builders
The article argues that radio construction is within reach of any amateur with basic tools. It notes that a receiving set can be built using a screwdriver and pliers, with soldering reduced to simple steps. Clear wiring diagrams show where each part fits and how wires connect.
Notebook Note Warns Against Power and Tube Care
A damaged note warns operators to avoid overloading power, misusing vacuum tube filaments, and excessive brightness. It advises turning power off before working on the set, handling condensers, bearings, and friction rings carefully, and using safe cleaning tools to remove dust.
From Bad to Worse Health Claim in Cleveland Ad
An advertisement from Cleveland Ohio features Mrs M Ritweivage describing weight loss after childbirth and crediting Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for improving health. The copy touts health as wealth and promotes a free circular offer with a payment plan option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
M. Ritweivage
Nelson Ave
Lydia BE
Pinkham
Hoare
Wirmera Diller
Protester claims no man entered her home for 20 years
Mrs Foca, a wealthy elderly resident of Ontario California, reportedly made the protest from behind a locked door as firemen arrived to rescue her burning home. They forced the door and carried her to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Foca
Hamilton
Ootarta Calif
Very Easy Kindly Disposed Lady Reflects on Poverty
A brief, quizzical feature notes a character who claims ease in being poor and contrasts that with a needy individual and the phrase hard to be poor. The tone resembles a light anecdotal item from Pathfinder Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathfinder
Through Abraham Lincoln
Fragmentary phrase evokes a broad scope from the Civil War era. No additional people events or organizations are clearly identifiable in the surviving text. Further context would be needed to establish a concrete historical item.
Castoria Promotion Claims Safe Gentle Baby Remedy
An advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a natural, mild laxative for babies. It highlights relief from colic, constipation, diarrhea, and sleep issues, and promotes a care and feeding book as highly valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castéria
Castor
Fletcher
Cean
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blair Bridge
Broken Bow
Public Service Club of
Broken Bay
Hockenbury System
Morrisburg
G. W. Bweigert
Hooparen
Airageawres
Raplleerey
Sean
Ton Imainder
Board of Education
Norfolk
Dawson
Rtoe
Deed
Peak
Ex-Kaiser
Dairy
T. E. Steward
WIN Service
Iniidoe
Anteganas
le Way
Hicker
Buitt
Erinkham
Abraham Lincoln
Castoria
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!