Happenings in Nebraska Towns and Tax Figures
Happenings across Nebraska include the Automobile show at the federation meeting February 21 to 26 and state revenue figures showing Nebraskans paid $196 277 more in income taxes in 1926 than 1925. Falls City gas incident involved a tank car explosion backfire, Burlington plans $2.5 million in western line improvements, and county records note 700 thousand jackrabbits killed in Cheyenne Kimball Deuel and Garden counties. 1926 auto licenses rose 10 percent while highway traffic grew 20 percent. Antelope County reports a big gopher raid with 12 735 gophers paid at 10 cents each totaling $1 025 90. Volunteer Fireman.
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Federation of Nebraska
Burlington Railroad
Missouri River
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Kimball
Devel
Garden
Roy L. Cochran
Antelope County
Head Sees Agriculture as Key to Nebraska Prosperity
Lincoln Walter W Head of Omaha told the Lincoln Rotary Club that general business hinges on farm prosperity. He warned against relying on a single crop and urged diversification and stable marketing to reduce disaster risk and improve independence from price swings.
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Lincoln
Walter W. Head
Omaha
Lincoln Rotary Club
Mr. Head
Lincoln Hosts 11th Nebraska Music Teachers Convention
The 11th Annual Nebraska Music Teachers Association convention in Lincoln February 8 to 10 features master classes in voice piano violin and orchestra led by Percy Rector Stephens Henio t Levy Hugo Kortschak and Rudolph Seidl. About eight hundred attendees expected. Harold Bauer piano recital February 8 and Kansas City Little Symphony performance February 10.
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Lincoln
Nebraska Music Teachers’ Association
Percy Rector Stephens
New York
Heniot Levy
Chicago
Hugo Kortschak
Rudolph Seidl
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Harold Bauer
Kansas City Little Symphony
Hair dressers seek standards to protect public health
A Nebraska bill introduced in the legislature aims to regulate the hair dressing trade to ensure sanitation and professional safety. The Omaha Association says the measure will raise operator standards and benefit both workers and the public.
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Omaha
Aa ‘Il
Siate
Omaha Association
Home Gardener Tips on Manure and Fertilizers
Practical guidance on using cool and hot manures, applying rotted vs fresh waste, and choosing fertilizers like 4-8-4 or 3-8-2. It covers nitrogen first, then phosphoric acid and potash, with application methods for 25 square feet, leaf-friendly nitrates, lime inclusion, and timing after plowing.
Rats Carried From Towns in Feed Shipments
The Biological Survey of the U S Department of Agriculture reports many rats in agricultural and poultry areas are moved from towns to farms in dairy and poultry feed shipments. It urges farmers organizations chambers of commerce and civic groups to act in all U S regions where rats are found.
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Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Chambers of Commerce
United States
Green Feeds Essential for Health of Poultry
Poultry expert O C Krum of Colorado Agricultural College says green feeds prevent leg weakness during cold spells. Cab age sprouted grains or steamed alfalfa leaves boost recovery when green feed is exhausted, keeping birds healthy.
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O. C. Krum
Colorado Agricultural College
New York Forest Plantings Reach High Milestone in 1926
The article notes more than twenty million forest trees were planted in New York state during 1926. It discusses agricultural practices including lime, alfalfa, and fertilizer use and mentions financial tips like paying cash for seeds and getting bank credit, framed as efficient farming advice of the era.
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New York State
Keeping Silage From Freezing Is Easy
Farmers learn that freezing silage stems from silo management not silage type. Keep the silo tight with a covered roof and closed doors, feed from the top, and keep openings closed with blankets. Center the silage, break from walls daily, and cover walls with rugs to trap heat and thaw minor freezes.
Artificial Light and Heat Boosts Fowl Production
Modern poultry management uses artificial heat and light to extend feeding hours and increase egg output during winter. Authorities note electricity and warm air prevent water freezing, enable longer productive periods, and raise annual egg production. A new pai mash feeding method uses ground dry feeds in a hopper for continuous access.
Winter Egg Production Tips From Well-Grown Pullets
Extension poultry specialist D C Mendelson of South Detroit State College advises that well grown pullets fed properly and kept in good condition begin laying in February and March. He suggests a flock composition of two thirds pullets and one third older hens, with push for winter egg productivity through mash feeding and rest periods as needed.
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D. C. Mendelson
South Detreit State College
Henderson
Dormant Spray Guide for Sour Cherries and Peaches
Agricultural note outlines dormant spray timing for sour cherries and peaches. Recommends lime-sulfur 1 percent or Bordeaux mixture plus arsenate of lead. apply first spray before cherry trees bloom, second as fruit set begins, a third two weeks after bloom, and a post harvest leaf control spray. suggests 8 to 9 week intervals between spray events.
Rainbow Tints in New Dance Frocks of American Design
The article describes dance frocks and wraps in rainbow tints with pale lilac taffeta foundations and ombre chiffons. It notes tulle ombre gowns, green wide skirts, sequin accents, pastel strades, and ostrich trims for South fashion. It highlights sheer materials, bouffant greens, and delicate pale pink chiffon with ostrich detailing.
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South
Metal Colors Favored by Prominent Designer
Noted French designer Mme Doucet forecasts fashion colors and metal tones for garden inspired palettes. She emphasizes enduring theme colors and the broad use of precious metals to craft beautiful fabrics and lames.
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Mme. Doucet
Paris Dressmakers Feature Bold Evening Wear Colors
Fashion notes highlight Paris couturiers presenting vivid palettes for evening gowns. Designers showcase rich reds blues greens and golds in luxurious fabrics with precise tailoring and dramatic silhouettes likely to influence seasonal trends.
Dream Your Picture of a Home As You Wish It
Advice urging readers to envision and gradually realize a beautiful home. Emphasizes budgeting, avoiding unsuitable heirlooms, and shaping living spaces to reflect personal taste. References Corot and Jose Winthrop to inspire deliberate design over time.
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Corot
Rhen
Jose Winthrop
Rainy Days and Afternoon Golf Couture Styles Described
A description covers Rainy Days with a rub berized silk ensemble featuring a pajama jacket and aviator cap, Afternoon wear a gray frock with beaded trim to create a belero line, and Sports wear a three quarters feather coat in browns with white spots for frosty tones.
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Hgt
Metal Cloth Becomes Evening Wardrobe Highlight
Coats of metal cloth are stylish for evening wear with capes remaining fashionable. Designs include metal jacquards and brocades in gold or silver on colorful satins, florals, and modern motifs producing glittering, oriental-inspired effects. Metstelatha appears in tea gowns and elaborate negligees.
Frock Trend Features Ties Scarf on Arm
Part of this season’s evening gowns, a casually taped scarf over one arm, is seen as a legitimate fashion detail rather than an afterthought. The look emphasizes coordinated accessories and a relaxed style.
See What I Did for 30 cts Diamond Dyer Ad
A Burlington Vermont mailing offers home dyeing with Diamond dyes for 30 cents. The flyer promises easy, perfect results to refresh old clothing, drapes, scarves, and spreads using inexpensive tree dyes. Free color samples and a large illustrated book Color Craft are available at doctors druggists stores.
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Es Cyclopedia
Big Illustrated
Tramond Dyer
Dept
Burlington
Vermont
Deaths From Snake Bites Rise Across United States
A three year period saw over 400 deaths from venomous bites in the United States. Southern states recorded the highest toll while the rise is linked to touring and camp activities.
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United States
Fruit Custard Cup Recipe Notes
Fragmentary recipe text mentions Calumet Baking Powder salt and milk. Instructions reference mixing, whipping, baking in a moderate oven and a water bath for about 30 minutes. Final serving suggested with whipped cream.
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