Nebraska faces drought relief measures and cattle program
A Nebraska drought area upgrade covers Banner Douglas Perkins and Saunders counties. The federal cattle buying program has purchased about 42 000 head, with plans for a 24 thousand head quota and trench silo demonstrations to aid feed conservation. Harold J. Cook notes a Mitchell museum building project costing about 10 000 dollars, bids due August 9, and forester Fred W. Morrell will lead forest belt administration from the Canadian border to Texas.
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Nebraska
Banner, Douglas, Perkins, and Saunders
Washington
H. J. Gramlich
Mitchell Pass
Gering
Scott’s Bluff National Monument
National Park Service
Harold J. Cook
Fred W. Morrell
Canadian
Texas
Morrell
Forest Service
Wll
Dakotas
Custer
Valley
Sherman
Brokaw
Nebraska alcohol tax receipts rise toward $200000
Nebraska’s 3 cent a gallon tax on alcohol became effective Aug 10 last year. Through June, tax receipts totaled $189,031 with April to June showing sharp gains to 31,116. August 15 is the deadline for July consumption payments. total consumption to date is 6,301,048 gallons.
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Nebraska
W. H. McGaffin
State Agricultural and Inspection Department
Nebraska tax receipts hold steady despite deferral law
County treasurers report Nebraska paid taxes totaling 82,483 for the latest fiscal year ending June 30 1934 and compare to 620,098 remitted for the prior year. Law allowing half payments later in the year aimed to ease collection but state accountants see no sharp drop yet. Five counties remain unreported and may adjust totals.
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Nebraska
L. A. Ruud
Brain Trust Formed to Run Farm in Split People
Farmer Corn tessel says his son Josh and two hired men are organizing a brain trust to show him how to run the farm. The exchange highlights family staff involvement in farm management decisions.
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Josh
Yeasirree
Farmer Corntessel
Why Missed School On Birthday Prompted Teasing
A brief comic exchange about a pupil missing school for a birthday highlights a teacher’s question and a student’s witty reply about being used to the habit. The humor centers on routine and birthday excuses.
Editor-Johnny Seeks Poems and Doctor Orders Exercise
The note asks to fetch any poets who call today and invite them in. It also records the doctor’s order that the speaker should take more exercise.
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Johnny
Dentist Patient Debate Over Nerve Damage
A distressed man pleads for respectful care as a dentist explains the tooth nerve is dying and treatment is needed. The scene centers on patient dignity during dental pain.
Vaudeville Exchange On Jailed Murder Charge
A vaudeville bit features Mose facing a two week jail term for killing his wife. The punchline notes the punishment ends with hanging for Ab, highlighting a grim contrast in justice.
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Jal
Tourist in Glacier Park Sparks Stereotype Debate
A traveler in Glacier Park contrasts Native Americans with a dramatic yell and a guide retorts that many are college graduates. The exchange highlights stereotype tensions during park visits.
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Glacier Park
Budget Query on Penalty for Con of Court
A colloquial remark contrasts curiosity about the cost of a contempt of court penalty with the practical question of affordability, highlighting concerns about legal consequences and personal finances.
Tight Wads and Dinner Guests Robbed at Banquet
A report notes a dinner gathering where guests were bound and robbed. The exchange suggests concern over the handling of tips by waiters and the regulation of service at the event.
New Touches On Charming Frock Pattern
Vogue for crisp fabrics sparks interest in a frock with flared sleeves and a waistcoat style belt. Pattern 9677 comes in sizes 14 through 40 with a complete sew chart. order forms and 15 cents to Sewing Circle Pattern Department, 232 West Nineteenth Street, New York.
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Bretelles
Voile
Dimity
Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Eighteenth Street
New York, N. Y
Prise Fights Meet Church Musical in Quiet Pause
A weary businessman attended a church musicale with his wife and, after a long evening, whispered in alarm that they might be heading into another round of entertainment as the audience applauded. The Indianap olis News humorously frames the moment as a clash of leisure activities.
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Indianapolis News
Fat Man and Friend Clash in Quarrel Dialogue
A terse exchange escalates as one speaker calls the other fat, prompting a defensive reply about size. The confrontation centers on insults and personal remarks rather than a broader dispute.
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