Compton Family Back From Shenandoah Visit
Rocky Hollow residents Mr. and Mrs. Charley Compton and children toured Shenandoah Iowa returning midweek They visited KMA and KIN broadcasting stations and other sites reported good crops and a splendid time Local trades include John Mendenhall selling a farm near Endicott and John Janssen buying a binder at Janssen Implement. The month’s events note several local trips and a lightning strike incident.
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Charley Compton
Shenandoah
Iowa
KMA
KIN
John Mendenhall
Fairbury
Endicott
Myers
John Janssen
Janssen Implement and Lumber Co
Curry
Goca
Resolutions of Sympathy and Respect for John D Morehouse
Members of the lodge mourn the loss of John D Morehouse and drape their charter in mourning for thirty days. A copy of the resolution goes to the bereaved family and is published in the Steele City Press. Committe e: Elizabeth Rucker Alice Palmer Sarah Wallace. The Union Pacific plans $150000 for a Fairbury depot and yard upgrades. Dr Leach dentist offers written cash guarantee at Over Golden Rule Bldg Fairbury.
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John D. Morehouse
Steele City Press
Union Pacific Railroad
Fairbury
Leach
Polar bears and flapper duel over fur coat resilience
In a humorous exchange a polar bear boasts about withstanding extreme cold while a flapper counters that she can outdo him by maintaining his fur coat. The dialogue pivots on fashion and toughness in a playful mock contest.
A Thought For Students and Conscience
A reflective poem urges students to pause and question their life choices. It asks if their deeds align with virtue, kindness, and responsibility toward family, others, and country. The piece encourages self examination and living a life of good deeds and integrity.
Youth of Yesterday and Today in Moral Review
The article argues that youth today are not worse than past generations and reflects on parental influence. It notes that adults often overlook their own youth and urges honoring parents, training children at home, and avoiding projecting harsh expectations onto youth.
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America
No blame on children for past corporal punishment
The piece argues that corporal punishment was common in homes and schools years ago and that today’s youth are not inherently worse. It frames the fault as lying with the adults who raised them and notes a shift to a new social order advancing beyond yesterday’s norms.
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Zaid
When A Wet Is Dry The Dry Law Dilemma
The passage argues that in emergencies and safety contexts every person supports decisive action to prevent harm, even if otherwise opposed to prohibition. Senator Borah of Idaho frames the stance that urgent life saving and property protection require a dry approach.
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Automobil
Lawa
Senator Borah
Idaho
News Tip Call Number 10 Prompts Quick Broadcast
Readers are invited to call Phone No 10 to share news tips and happenings. The call encourages prompt reporting and community updates to speed coverage.
Hub bell visitors Dr and Mrs Staines at C McDonalds
Dr. and Mrs. Staines of Hubbell visited C. McDonald’s on Wednesday, sharing a social call and greeting during a routine hometown gathering.
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Mrs. Staines of
Hubbell
C. McDonald’s
Mrs Glen Riddle Returns From Fairbury Visit
Mrs Glenn Riddle and her young daughter arrived home this morning after a brief visit to Fairbury.
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Glen Riddle
Fairbury
Manley Family Visits Friends in Endicott
Mr and Mrs F Manley and their son Harold Roy visited friends in Endicott Sunday afternoon.
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F.+.Manley and son
Harold Roy
Endicott
Kendall Adds Support for Yearly Press Subscription
E. W. Kendall is a new name on our list, leaving $1.50 to pay for a year’s subscription to the Press.
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E. W. Kendall
One Church for All at First Presbyterian
Sunday schedule includes Sunday school at 10 a m church service at 11 a m Endeavor at 7 p m preaching at 8 p m. Reports note fair attendance despite some absences and rain. Missionary Society meets Wednesday at Mrs Deems home. Boy Scouts progress noted with Max Bundy first to pass Tenderfoot. Virgil Bugbee to lead troop. Two or three day camp planned. urge more attendance at Sunday evening service with emphasis on hymns scripture and prayer.
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the Missionary Society
Boy Scouts
Max Bundy
Virgil Bugbee
Young Peoples
What Is The Matter With Nebraska
A satirical riff on Nebraska life contrasts excess with insufficiency in housing cars machinery and thinkers. It critiques consumer focus politics religion business and social manners with ironic humor. The piece laments wasted effort between production and consumption and calls for practical improvement.
Real Estate Transfers Recorded for Week Ending July 2 1928
Fairbury Nebraska list shows multiple wireless deed transfers including John W Johnson to Jesse R Johnson for 35 acres? Ed SER 84 12 2025, James W Walsh to Russell A Davis 65 by 150 feet in Elk 8 McDs Subdivision, Clarence H Carrico to Almeda Robinson 50 feet in Bailey Add, Mary Mitchell to Sam Stefford SW and SE parcels ex 1 acre, Herbert W Weisel to R A Gibson undivided 13 Lot 14 Bik 1 Burnside Fairbury, Maude M Davis to Salinda A Taylor Lot 3 Bik 5 Fairview Add, Mrs Paul Uphoff Lot 9 Bik 190 2nd Add Fairbury Cemetery, W R Curry Lot 66 Bik 191 2nd Add Fairbury Cemetery.
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John W. Johnson
Jesse R. Johnson
James W. Walsh
Russell A. Davis
St NW
Elk
Fairbury
Clarence H. Carrico
Almeda Robinson
Bailey’s
Mary Mitchell
Wid
Sam Stefford
Herbert W. Weisel
R. A. Gibson
Burnside
Paul Uphoff
Fairbury Cemetery
W.R. Curry
Fire destroys sections of Rawlings ice storage near Wymore
Early Monday fire gutted two sections of the M. L. Rawlings Co ice storage buildings on Indian Creek near Wymore. The machine and tool house scales office and part of the conveyor were damaged while a third section remained intact. Loss about $50,000. cause undetermined.
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M. L. Rawlings Co
Indian Creek
Wymore
State Journal
New Union Pacific Depot Planned for Fairbury Nebraska
A new Union Pacific depot will be built in Fairbury with expanded terminal facilities a longer transfer track and yards doubled in size. Details are pending as part of the company budget plans for 1929.
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Fairbury
Neb
Union Pacific
Lincoln State Journal
Big Rain Improves Crop Prospects In Steele City
A heavy Saturday night downpour drenched Steele City with 3 to 4 inches of rain. Farmers hailed the rain as a turning point for the year’s crop prospects, calling it a ground soaker and a strong agricultural boost.
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Steele City
Harvest yields prompt wheat market opening at Fairbury
Harvest activity shifts as oats near finish and hay and corn prospects rise. Wheat at Fairbury opens at 1.15 dollars per bushel as many combines move new wheat to market from local fields.
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Farmout
Congress
Fairbury
Mrs Geo Kuck Visits From Near Washington
Mrs Geo Kuck visited from near Washington spending the Fourth with her mother Mrs Kersting and returned home Wednesday evening with her husband who came up that afternoon.
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Geo. Kuck
Near
Washington
Kersting
Picnic on the Little Blue Ends with Bridge at Mrs Manning's
The young ladies Sunday school class spent a day by the Little Blue last Thursday. They returned to Mrs Manning's in the evening and playedBridge reporting a pleasant time.
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Mrs
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Opa
Marjorie Compton
Mr. and
Mrs. Stover
Beatrice
Mrs. Janssen
Mrs. Malady
Jansen
Mr. Eden
Mr. Stones
Elizabeth Rucker
Alice Palmer
Sarah Wallace
Earth
First Presbyterian Church
John E. Filinger
Nebraska
Homes
J. Monroe Davis & Son Title Men
Fairbury, Nebraska
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