Remarkable Radio Development Promises Broadcast Uses
In Lincoln a notable radio advance is reported as a three station system is tested successfully. The article notes forward steps in nationwide connectivity and suggests a gradually expanding air service despite ongoing complications. Mrs Din Bracken of the city announces the birth of a daughter Jo Ann in January 1927. A car accident near town injures Dr Smith and a Lincoln observer while en route to visit Mr Wink.
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Mexico
Not Worth a Rush The Old Saying On Rushe Floors
The phrase not worth a rush recalls days before carpets when floors lay strewn with rushes. Guests awaited fresh green rushes, but many households could only offer used, showing the frugal past.
Jefferson County Declamatory and Music Contests to be Held at Diller
Seven schools enter the Jefferson County High School Declamatory and Music Contests to unfold January 28 at Diller with declamation rounds in humorous dramatic and grateful sections and later vocal instrumental contests. The evening program will be broadcast from Clay Center Nebraska station KMMJ at 7 30 PM with winners performing into the microphone and awards promised for orchestra and glee club winners. Fairbury High School joins this year and Steele City entrants in Declamatory include Charles Lowe Margaret Gretzinger Lucille Taylor Edna James and Jern Messmer.
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Jefferson County
Diller
Benwe
Steele Civ
Charles Lowe
Margaret Gretzinger
Lucille Taylor
Edna James
Jern Messmer
Memorial to Hudson Stuck at Arctic Cross Above Yukon
The article describes a granite cross four miles north of the Yukon River near the Arctic Circle to honor Hudson Stuck. He lived and worked there from 1904 until his death two years before, and was buried in Fort Yukon Native graveyard per his wish. Tribes from Stephens Village and other distant communities travel long distances to offer prayers.
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Yukon River
Arctic Circle
Yukon
Fort Yukon
Stephens
Tanana
Birch
Bagie
Chandalar
Local Social Notes From Wilcox and Surroundings
Mrs Will Riggle spends a few days in Wilcox Nebraska. Mrs Phil Green sick with the grippe. Mr and Mrs Elmer Stover entertain her folks from Table Rock. The Mother and Daughter banquet is set for Wednesday evening December 26 at the church basement. Mr and Mrs Howard Folkner of Wymore visited Charley Kelley home. Young folks from Endicott attended supper and entertainment at Rock Creek Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Char McCreight have chosen hosting the five.
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Will Riggle
Wilcox
Nebr
Phil Green
Elmer Stover
Table Roc
Howard Folkner
Fof Wymore
Charley Kelley
Fixs
Endicott
Rockeek
Char. McCreight
Local Notes from Rocky Hollow Community
Milo Adams sawed wood for Mr Curry on Thursday. Mrs W Williams visited sister Mrs Norman. Fentinan ill but improving. Mr and Mrs Malady visited John Janssen home Tuesday evening. Kenneth Glen Schmitt and Earl James came from Iowa after shucking corn. John Compton and daughter visited John Malady. John Jassen spent Saturday with John Malady. John Jhen spent Wednesday at Percy Carrico. School resumes after illness of teacher Miss Vernie Gissier.
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Milo Adams
Mr. Curry
Johnn
Newtons law of gravitation described by Pop
A boy asks about Newton's law of gravitation and a parent dismissively notes Einstein changed science, in a dialogue from a science and invention context.
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Einstein
News Scratching For Eggs On Farm Visit
A woman asks her city niece if she found eggs on the farm. The child replies that the news were scratching around but found none, illustrating a playful, rural scene from the Boston Trap script.
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Boston
School Section Notes Staffing and Games Report
The School Section notes a staffing shift with Mrs. Meserve promoted to high school principal replacing Mrs. Caster. Miss Marsh from Peru takes a fresh role. Friday games report Steele City teams losing to Endicott 20 to 2 and 22 to 1 with substitutions.
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Steele City
Endicott
Public Sale Notice Near Hollenberg and Steele Cr
Public auction to be held at a location described as 1 1 2 miles north and 1 2 mile west of Hollenberg and 6 1 2 miles west Lanham and 4 miles southeast of Steele Cr. Sale includes property details not fully legible in the notice.
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Hollenberg
Lanham
Steele Cr
Sale of Horses and Farm Stock on Grounds Tuesday
On Tuesday January 25 the sale starts at 4 o clock at the lunch wagon on the grounds. Items include Bay gelding 8 years 2800 pounds Bay mare 16 years 1306 pounds Bay horse 5 years 13200 pounds Red cows age 6 milking Red cows ages 5 and 8 freshening soon Red heifers 2 years freshening soon Heifer calf 6 months Pure bred Chester White sows and litters Harness gear plows nets collars canary seeds hay and other farm equipment. loads of livestock and farm gear listed for sale.
Correll Auction Notice Terms Cash Payment Required
E. H. Correll owner states terms cash. Parties desiring credit must arrange for same prior to sale.
Lincoln Journal Prepares Legislative Reporter Coverage
The Lincoln State Journal plans full ninety day legislative coverage from the new capitol with emphasis on road and tax issues and state legislators. Subscriptions offer three months for 1.25 without Sunday or 1.50 with Sunday, yearly rates lower, with AP and UP news services and fast rural route delivery.
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Lincoln State Journal
Capitol
Daily Journal
Nebraska
Kansas
Associated Press
United Press Services
Worlds News
State House
Journal
Lincoln Journal
SEEK RELICS OF OLD RACE NEAR EAST ST. LOUIS
Explorations in eighty mounds over two thousand acres near East St. Louis aim to reveal the builders of America’s largest prehistoric city at Cahokia. Warren K Moorehead leads the digs for Phillips Academy Andover with several years needed, but factory expansion threatens loss of findings.
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United States
Missouri
Mississippi
Warren K. Moorehead
Department of Archeology
Phillips Academy
Andover
Mass
Piano Bargains Offer From Gaston Music Co
A Hastings Nebraska studio advertises a slightly used high grade piano and a player piano for sale to a reliable local party on balance due. Interested buyers are invited to write for price terms and description. Gaston Music & Furniture Co. Hastings Neb.
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Gaston Music & Furniture Co
Hasting Neb
Turning Point in Prehistoric Arrow Technique Discovered
A Missouri Arkansas Ozarks cave find of a spear throwing stick links ancient American cultures. The tool, an 18 inch notched perforated staff used to hurl darts, resembles artifacts from Peru to the Arctic and may connect western hemisphere civilizations.
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America
Ozark Mountains
Missouri
Arkansas
American
Peru
Arctic Circle
Arctic
Patzcuaro Lake
Mexico
The Blue Stocking Story Origins and Notable Members
The text traces the term blue stockings from Venice to Paris and England, noting its use for and by cultured women. It mentions Mrs. Montagut, Exie Stockings, and Samuel Johnson era circles with Stillingfleet and Boswell linking the badge to refined talk and society gatherings.
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Venice
Della Calza
Paris
France
Exie
Samuel Joh
England
Stillingfleet
Grees
Boswell
Johnson
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Farmers State Bank
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