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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1926
Page
5
The Blue Valley Creamery Institute declares alfalfa the most profitable farm crop with an acre value of 32.84 dollars, far above corn and other forage crops. It notes alfalfa yields and feeding value, plus soil enrichment and frequent harvests boosting dairy profitability.
A Fairbury based meat market advertises strict cleanliness and sanitary practices. The store highlights in house slaughter and dressing, wide stock of cured meats and branded standards, and a policy of fair customer treatment under a locally prominent businessman. The ad calls residents to visit for meat and groceries and notes the market serves the surrounding area.
Welch and Moore Hardware Seeds in Fairbury on the east side of the square offers a complete hardware and seed selection for garden and field. The store emphasizes fast service, a full cutlery department, standard lines, and competitive prices, aiming to be the community’s headquarters for farmers’ needs.
Mr and Mrs Chas Compton and children and Hilda Janssen spent Sunday with John Malachy. Emil Kenning and family visited Fairbury with Mrs Kenning’s father and sister. Ralph Woods reports losses of several fat cattle. Nutter Bros host first Rodeo of the season on May 23 1926 at Albia Kansas. Vera Janssen spent weekend with parents. Farmers near finish listing corn. Hilda Janssen returns home after nine months in Fairbury.
Pediatric guidance recommends varied milk intake for children, favoring whole milk in moderation and avoiding overreliance on plain skim milk or cream. Experts warn against extracting cream from milk and endorse evaporated milk as a convenient option, often with fruit juice mixes like an orange milk drink combining evaporated milk, orange juice, sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
An 18th or 19th century narrator recalls garden scenes at dusk with dew on paths and birdsong, reflecting on happiness amid ripening fruits. The text then abruptly shifts to historical references to Jagelians and Lithuanian Polish dynasties, mentioning kings and rulers.
A historical note describes so called unbreakable glasses made from boric acid glass. Strength hinges on cooling method, specifically dropping lenses into oils of various mixtures to set the glass.
A fragment notes the last orchids of the year bloom in September and October. It cites the common ladies' tresses as a prevalent North American orchid, alongside the nodding variety, describing their stiff upright stems and slight twists.
An ultra rapid camera from C Francis Jenkins of Washington records the pigeon in flight. It shows the back stroke over the head powers the bird while the forward stroke under the body sustains its motion.
The text explains amber as fossil resin from coniferous trees. It notes amber’s brownish yellow color, transparency, brittleness, and fossil association with wood. It mentions resin exudation and its presence in drops and globular masses.
Fairbury Florists Telegraph Delivery association member serves Fairbury and surrounding area from this well established shop. Proclaims high grade flowers, artistic designs for weddings events and funerals with prompt mail and phone orders. Acknowledges leading position in the region and praise for reliability and stock variety.
Becker and Chancelor Garage Auto Repairing in Fariya shows active expansion by serving all parts of Leo county. The firm emphasizes quality, reliability, and modern mechanical devices, promising courteous, efficient service and careful work on every patron.
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