Lengthy rheumatism attack prompts home care for Lenker
Walter Lenker suffered a severe rheumatism attack while in Steele City on Sunday and was returned to his Endicott home Monday morning where he is reported to be improving. Mrs. Ldia Wing arrived from Culbertson for a two week visit at the A. M. Wilcox home with two Steffens children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lenker
Steele City
Endicott
L Dia Wing
Culbertson
A. M. Wilcox
Alf. Steffens
C. S. Clark
Francis
Christian Endeavor, Society
F. G. Knauer
Local Brevities and Community Notes in Fairbury
Local column recaps daily life in Fairbury Nebraska with updates on dental offices and hospital plans, farm sales, travel to Denver and Manitou, weather, a baby birth, a fatal infantile paralysis, church activities, charitable offerings, and upcoming summer events. The piece includes notices of WWI era civic and religious groups, farm markets near Hollenberg, and regional travel by residents.
Bridge washed out on county road near cemetery in floods
Fairbury News reports a fifty foot bridge over Indian Creek was washed out in last week’s heavy rains. The structure lay fifteen rods downstream and into a farmer’s alfalfa field near the road east of the cemetery, about a half mile from the Gage county line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage County
Fairbury News
Thoughtless spark startles traveler at filling station blaze
A traveler lighting a cigar with a match caused a car fire at the Standard station at Fifth and F streets. The vehicle burst into flames but was rolled into the street and quickly fought with chemicals by firefighters. Postmaster Elizabeth Rucker asks Route No. 1 patrons in Steele City to paint rural mail boxes white with black names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth
F Streets
Fairbury News
Flag usage code adopted at Legion conference
At the concluding session in Washington D C the American Legion adopted a civilian flag code. Resolutions rejected any half mast display on public buildings for a dog’s death, unlike a governor in the East who had done so briefly after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conference of National Organizations
Washington
D. C
American Legion
Fragmentary Saying on Desire and Gratitude
A brief aphorism reflects on frustration when wishes go unmet and urges valuing what is obtainable. The fragment contrasts desire with satisfaction and hints at a divine or philosophical guidance for embracing limited means.
Personal Liberty and Postal Boxes Painted White
Jud Tunkins argues that personal Liberty does not justify taking liberties with the bow. The Post Office Department asks that 1/1 mail boxes and their rental posts be painted white. A nest master will soon inspect the route and report everything in first class shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Tunkins
Washington Evening Star
To Stop the Squeak with Heated Vaseline Method
An old tip suggests heating vaseline slightly and rubbing it on doors chairs beds or hinges to silence squeaks. The method aims to loosen friction and stop the noise for smooth operation.
Piano for sale balance due only in Omaha ad
Nearly new Kimball piano offered by W. F. Van Vliet at 1513 Douglas St Omaha Nebraska. Seller seeks immediate inquiries and will sell for the remaining balance due. For details write at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
W. F. van Vliet
Douglas St
Omaha
Nebr
Adv
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