Nebraska state and local projects outline across cities and counties
Nebraska reports list of 1928 projects including Liberty high school auditorium and gym in Genes, a $50,000 courthouse work in Omaha, a $75,000 Bridgeport high school building with gym, and an oil burning generator addition in Lexington. Lincoln's 34,290 student enrollment noted alongside rural extension plans by a Nebraska electric company. Beatrice area records a 32 pound raccoon kill, Antelope County bounty totals, and farm trends showing more acres farmed but fewer farms. Farwell votes to sell distribution system and 11kV lines to Central Power. Lindsay bank taken over by state guaranty fund. various health issues and production values cited.
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Liberty High School
Omaha
Municipal Electric Eet
Syracuse
Bridgeport
Washington County
Missouri River
Blatt
Scottebiuf? Chamber of Commerce
Ashland
Lincoln
Nebraska Electric Company
Lexington
Beatrice
Richard Behee
Wesley Behee
Blue River
Antelope County
Lindsay State Bank
Lindsay
Nebraska State Bank Guaranty Fund Commission
West Point
Guardian Angel School
Nebraska
Oshkosh News
Garden County
Farwell
Nebr
Central Power Company
Iso
Northwestern
Fur farming grows in Nebraska amid mink and more
Nebraska Farmer reports 1927 fur farming permits in Lincoln and statewide growth with large scale mink operations in Omaha 40 pairs on hand with high demand. Other breeds include muskrat, silver fox, skunk and coyotes at Cozad and David City fire destroys Imperial Milling mill causing about 30000 dollars damage with 8800 bushels grain 130 tons of feed and 50 barrels of flour lost and insured about 80 percent.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Omaha
Cherry County
David City
Imperial Milling Company
Thee
Commercial Club Plans Formed in Deweese
Local businessmen met to organize a commercial club with an initial goal of about 50 members. A Briggs of the Bank of Deweese was chosen president and A W Hayes secretary. A January follow up meeting was scheduled to advance plans and a second membership drive.
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Deweese
A. Briggs
Casiler
Bank of Deweese
A. W. Hayes
Evening blaze destroys grain elevator and local properties
A Crawford Fire at an early hour destroyed the grain elevator, Chevrolet garage, a jar of dried fruits, and a frame residence. Total damage estimated around 35000 dollars with partial insurance on the grain elevator.
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Crawford
Chevrolet
Will Not Sell Huge Direct Suffaie County Haven for Crows
Farmers in the vicinity oppose the plan to sell a large tract in Suffaie County. Local residents express little enthusiasm for the proposed development and its impact on the community.
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Suffaie County
Kearney
Illinois Senate Vacancy Fight Sparks Constitutional Clash
Chicago and Washington report the U S Senate declared Frank L Smith of Illinois vacancy after Davis Small refused to recognize the action. Governor Small contends Illinois will remain with one senator until Smith is seated or credentials are resolved. The vote showed 61 to 23 against Smith with party lines and implications for Vare and future senate contests.
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Chicago
Small
United States Senate
Illinois
Frank . L. Smith
MP. Smith
A. Schroeder
Senate
Ontil Smith
Ilinois
Charles S. Deneen
Washington
United—States
Frank L Smith
Smith
Sénate
United States
Borah
Reed
Frank J. Smith
Colonel Smith
Cole E. Blease
South Carolina
William 8. Vare
Pennsylvania
Vare
Saber Presented to Summerall in Florida Tribute
Jacksonville Florida honored native son General Charles I Summerall as governor Charlies I Summerall presented him with a diamond studded saber and a silver scabbard in a ceremonial tribute from Florida.
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Summerall
Jacksonville
Fla
Charlies I Summerall
United States Army
Florida
Forty Boats Stranded by Low River at Barranco Bermeja
In the Magdalen river near Barranco Bermeja, a flotilla of about forty boats lies grounded due to low water from the dry season. Large vessels are affected, many of them sizable.
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Rive
Bogota
Magdalen River
Barranco
Bermeja
Irish American McCartney Found Guilty as Russian Spy
A jury in Old Bulletin Court convicts Wilfrid Fragels McCartney an Irish American man of spying for Russia. The trial highlights cross border tensions and espionage concerns in a wartime atmosphere.
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Old Bullecourt
Wilfrid Fragels McCartney
Ars Neorr Cannes
Russia
Big Crops Cost More to Market
Agricultural economist Dr. G F Warren says marketing costs rise per bushel with large crop sizes. He notes wider price spreads between producing and consuming centers during surplus years, with apples, potatoes, corn, and hay all showing larger margins as crops expand.
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Yetre
G. F. Warren
State College of Agriculture
Ithaca
N. Y
United States
Batavia
Rhode Island
United
Zees
Chicago
Aiso
Proper Hatching Dates Boost Winter Production
Observations by the New Jersey College of Agriculture poultry department urge hatch timing to stabilize laying. Hatch one quarter to one third of Leghorns between Jan 15 and Mar 1 to start laying in summer and sustain output as adults fade.
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Poultry Department
New Jersey College of Agriculture
Farm hints and seed tips from a rural notice
Notes emphasize no seed treatment prevents EMUT in corn. An acre of inoculated alfalfa fixes about 150 pounds of nitrogen from the air. Good seed costs little more than poor seed but yields more bushels per acre. Protecting birds in farm woodlots supports woodlot growth. Proper ventilation in barns greatly reduces frost deposition.
Begin Preparations for Spring Planting
Now is the time to start spring planting preparations as E. Blair of North Carolina State College advises. A well laid plan and timely action boost yield, with soil fertility fertilization good seed and proper cultivation cited as key factors. Fall and winter plowing improve soil. fields without cover crops should be broken when conditions allow. Farmers using crop rotation can plan acreage and field assignments for the spring.
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E. ©. Blair
North Carolina State College
Phosphate Boosts Missouri Wheat Yields in Field Trial
A Fayette county Missouri farmer reports six and a half acres yielded six bushels per acre with no phosphate. After applying 200 pounds of 16 percent acid phosphate per acre at sowing in 1924 yields rose to 12 bushels, then 18 bushels after a second fertilization in 1925. Clover mix produced 15 tons of hay per the same area, and total net returns rose with fertilizer costs.
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M.B. Ditts
Missouri
Vivian
Lafayette
Farmer Pear
Three Points Spelling Success or a Failure
The New York State College of Agriculture says orchard success hinges on site soil and good varieties suited to current and future markets. Trees must yield cheaply, fruit quality matters for market demand, and storage tech favors better keeping varieties over time. A recent New England survey shows half of household apple use is raw.
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New York State College of Agriculture
New England
Experimental Work on Dairy Wastes Across Institutions
Several U S public health service and college programs report dairy waste study. Septic tanks handle waste from bottles utensils and floors well. Tanks should be fairly large and comparable to household sizes. Sludge becomes solid and may need annual removal.
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United States Public Health Service
Washington
College of Agriculture
Madison
Wis
Lowa State College
Amea
Lows
Ithaca
N. Y
Sime
Domestic bull named most dangerous farm animal in brisk editorial
A hunter cites the farm animal as the top danger after Africa. The Michigan Farmer notes bulls kill or injure farmers across decades. It warns even gentle herd sires can strike fatal blows when a handler is distracted or careless near stalls and pastures.
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Africa
Michigan
Michigan State College
Silage Tramping Question Prompted by Wisconsin Farm Tests
Wisconsin researchers report higher silos reduce labor by avoiding trampling and using a distributor pipe. A Wisconsin farm shows silage preserved well when not packed. higher silos and slower cutter speeds may extend equipment life and cut power needs.
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University of Wisconsin
New York College Outlines Dairy Barn Ventilation Plan
A. M. Goodman of the New York State College of Agriculture reports two months of study over five winters showing dairy stable and barn walls and ceilings stay dry with proper ventilation. He notes that less material and labor are needed and chimneys remain the main expense. The system can be installed progressively as lofts fill, using one or two exhausts.
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New York State College of Agriculture
A. M. Goodman
Ithaca
N. Y
Ventilation Emphasis Over Cow Air Volume in Barn Design
The text stresses ventilation as more crucial than cubic air space per cow in barns. It notes a recommended outlet area of 36 square inches per cow and a larger total intake area to ensure adequate airflow.
Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praised by Women Nationwide
Letters from Michigan to Alaska praise Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for restoring health to overworked women. Grateful users report improved energy and ability to do housework after using the product for years, with testimonials from Mrs. Bearmanyogee of Lansing and Mrs. Maam K WruaMs of Ketchikan.
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Lydia Pinkham
Mas
Bearmanyogee
N. Penn. Ave
Lansing
Mich
Lydia E. Pinkham
Iss
Ketchikan
Alaska
Michigan
Maine
Oregon
Connecticut
California
Len EB
Pinkham
Dishes Sold to Troubled Couple Prompt Talk of Arguments
A New Bedford Standard item notes a dealer stating he sold three sets of dishes to a couple over several months. The pair is described as having many guests, but the dealer clarifies the issue is not hospitality but frequent disputes.
Magistrate questions accused on assault denial
A magistrate confronts the accused about admitting to assaulting a policeman, prompting a denial. The dialogue fragment shows the accused responding to the magistrate with a no. The transcript captures a courtroom exchange in progress.
Fletcher's Castoria Promises Gentle, Safe Relief for Infants
An advertisement extols Fletcher's Castoria as a pure vegetable remedy for colic, constipation, and diarrhea in babies, claiming it soothes the system and aids sleep. It warns to consult a doctor for real sickness and criticizes other preparations as inferior.
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Fletcher
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Burlington
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Here
Gregg & Son
Burlington Railroad
South Dakota
Montgomery Ward
C. L. Britt
Kansas City
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Marysville
Kansas
Ware
Philadelphia
William 3. Vare
New York
Wisconsin
New York College
Leite E. Pinkham
Hanford
EndaCold
Castoria
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