Coming Events and Local Notices in Beatrice and Fairbury
Local items list events and sales including Nebraska State Fair dates, rye and grapes for sale, tractor and plow for sale, oil delivery, eye exams, monuments pricing, lost watchdog, and various ads. Also includes M W A meeting schedule and a quip about breakfast nooks. Names include Frank Cully Henry Wiemers Roy H Edgington Fred Nemitz Diller Adams Moon Beatrice Fairbury Lasthoffs. Related places Beatrice Fairbury Diller Bonham Theatre Onka Lott mans. Phone 128 62.
Kodak Specialist Advertisement in College View Nebraska
Kodak users cut your finishing bill in half with 5c per foot for any size roll developed and 3c per print. Address Camera Jack Kodak Specialist College View Nebraska.
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Kodak Specialist
College View
Nebr
Poles Replaced Then Creosoted to Deter Vandalism
After woodpeckers pecked 500 telephone poles, the company switched to creosote treated poles. The policy of three creosote meals daily is cited as reducing vandalism in the community.
Local Editor Defends Language Amid Town Criticism
A Kansas weekly editorial defends rural speech amid editor’s own admission of limited knowledge and harsh town criticism. The piece cites three reasons for past missteps and questions readers’ willingness to seed improvement, urging careful consideration of language in agriculture reporting.
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Mar
Aansas Weekly
Weekend Visitor Cecil Ellis in Diller
Dr. Cecil Ellis of Chester visited Diller this weekend. Red Duroc boars for sale are listed. Fred DeBeers is reachable at 103 24. Miss Grayce Myers will leave today to resume her teaching post in Falls City schools. Ben Pearce warns locals to stay out of his patch or risk being shot.
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Cecil Ellis
Chester
Diller
Fred DeBeers
Grayce Myers
Falls City
Ben Pearce
Mrs. Carter Returns Home After Visit
Mrs. Carter, who had visited here with her mother Mrs. M. F. Ludwick, returned to her home the first of the week.
Loock Family Auto Trip Returns From Peoria Visit
Mr and Mrs E L Loock and daughter Charlotte returned Tuesday from a trip to Peoria Illinois to visit relatives and attend the wedding of his niece. Rev R M Harris and Dr Hinson Dist Superintendent of the Methodist church dined at the home of Mr and Mrs Clair Barnett last Friday.
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R. M. Harris
Dr. Hinson
Methodist Church
Clair Barnett
Mrs Ouke Franzen Returns From Fort Wayne Visit
Mrs. Ouke Franzen returned home Sunday after a two months visit with relatives in Fort Wayne Indiana. She reports a wonderful trip.
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Ouke Franzen
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Franzen
Steele City Press
Stroke strikes Mrs Gilmore of Diller area
Mrs John Gilmore mother of Mrs J T Briggs formerly of Diller suffered a paralysis stroke at the Briggs home in Liberty last week. due to advanced age there are few hopes for recovery.
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John Gilmore
J. T. Briggs
Diller
Briggs
Lberty
Mayberr Family Auto Trip Highlights Pacific Coast Tour
Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Mayberr and their children Richard Alfred and Mildred returned home Monday evening after a sightseeing auto trip to the Pacific coast. They visited Salt Lake Grand Canyon Los Angeles Mesa Verde and Big Trees parks along the route.
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O. J. Mayberr
Richard
Alfred
Mildred
Pacific Coast
Salt Lake
Grand Canon
Los Angeles
Mesa Verda
Big Trees Parks
Springer to Lead Haworth Schools Next Year
Carleton Springer son of Mr and Mrs L D Springer 3140 S leaves Monday for Haworth New Jersey to serve as principal of the schools for the coming year He recently completed a masters degree at Columbia University and previously was superintendent of the Diller schools in 1927.
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Carleton Springer
L. D. Springer
Haworth
N. J
Springer
Columbia University
State Journal
Diller
Whiskey Bottle Found in Creek After 19 Years
A whiskey bottle, long submerged in Soda Creek, was recovered by Arthur Fletcher near the Lareon home on Ninth Street. Inside the corked bottle a two inch whiskey sample held a pencil note dated May 5 from Steamboat Springs Colorado, signed by Mr and Mrs Charles Odell Nebraska to the Steamboat Pilot.
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Soda Creek
Arthur Fletcher Sunday
Lareon
Ninth Street
Steamboat Springs
Colo
Aly
Charles
Odell
Nebr
Purebred roosters for sale and saddle horse offered
Advertising notes list a saddle horse for sale by Scede Wiemers and several items for sale including a few purebred white Leghorn roosters. Phone numbers appear with the rooster listing.
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Wiemers
Misses Green Return from Lincoln Visit
The Misses Marguerite and Bonnie Green returned Wednesday from Lincoln after visiting relatives there.
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Marguerite
Bonnie Green
Lincoln
Carpenter Family Reaches Hemmingford for Brother’s Illness
Russell Carpenter, his wife and daughter arrived Sunday by car from Hemmingford due to the serious illness of his brother Norval.
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Russel Carpenter
Hemmingford
Norval
Brandt brothers visit sister during Canadian trip
Roy and Elmer Brandt stopped for a brief visit with their sister Mrs. R. F. Starr and family on Thursday while returning from a motor trip to Canada and North Dakota. They resumed their journey home to Warrensburg, Missouri, on Monday.
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Messrs
Roy and
Elmer Brandt
Canada
North Dakota
R. F. Starr
Warrensburg
Local Couple Delegates Return Home After Rural Mail Carriers Meet
Mr and Mrs Homer Clark returning from Peoria Illinois where they attended the National Convention of Rural Mail Carriers stopped at Idaho Falls to visit Mr and Mrs Fred Clark and other relatives.
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Homer Clark
Peoria
Ill
Fred Clark
Idaho Falls
Blausers Plan Month-Long East Tour Including New York
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. E. Blauser of 4100 A street depart Monday for Chicago Niagara Falls and New York City and other points east. They will visit Bridgeport Conn as guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. F. Wild formerly of Lincoln. The couple expects to be away about a month.
Dan Fry Family Visit and Travel Plans Mentioned
Dan Fry and his mother Emma Fry and his brothers and families, visiting here earlier, head toward the Pacific coast leaving M for their new home in Pittsburg. They plan a Lincoln overnight stay with brother Milt, moving from North Platte to run a university student rooming house.
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Dan Fry
Emma Fry
Tee
Pacific Coast
Pittsburg
Lincoln
Milt
North Platte
Night Supper for Rats Inexpensive Rat Bait Recipe Described
A historical notice explains a homemade rat bait using 1 ounce red squill and 2 ounces butter on half a pound of bread. It notes squill’s toxicity to rats but safety for humans, and recommends buying from reputable manufacturers. Baits should be fresh and distributed in sufficient quantity in the evening.
No. 17 Detoured After Wednesday Wreck
A Wednesday evening wreck forced No. 17 to detour, delaying service and altering travel plans. Police and rail officials investigated the incident, with no immediate reports of serious injuries.
Rudolph Diekhoff Stricken By Mysterious Foot Sting
Rudolph Diekhoff is crippled by a painful foot sting likely from an insect. He seeks relief as doctors assess the cause and potential treatment.
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Rudolph Diekhoff
Miss Pearl Fasnacht Visits Beatrice Home
Miss Pearl Fasnacht visited last week at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Fasnacht in Beatrice.
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Pearl Fasnacht
Mrs
John Fasnacht
Beatrice
Helen Green Leaves for Alliance to Teach Music
Mise Helen Green departed Wednesday by car for Alliance Nebraska to undertake music teaching in departmental work for the coming year.
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Mise
Helen Green
Alliance, Nebr
Social guests hosted by Mr and Mrs Ira Place
Mr and Mrs Ira Place entertained a group at their home Sunday including Mrs Belle Newell and daughter Ruth, Mr and Mrs Melvin Bryan and Miss Margie Vandwarter of Veragilios Illinois, Mrs Arnetta Carine, and Mrs Caylor with Verna and Va of Crab Orchard, Mr Pontars Chas Lukes and Frotting Ada and Ruth.
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Ira Place
Belle Newell
Ruth
Melvin Byran
Margie Vandwarter
Veragilios
Ill
Arnetta Carine
Caylor
Os Verna
Crab Orchard
Ae Pontars Chas. Lukes
Ada
Corn Show At Fairbury Awards Notable Corn Stalks
The fifth annual Fairbury corn show drew over 100 entries with stalks surpassing fifteen feet. Dave Sullivan of Endicott won cash for a sixteen feet six inch stalk. Louis Regnier of Kesterson claimed longest ear at fourteen and three quarter inches. C A. won heaviest ear at two pounds two ounces, with Endicott producers dominating top prizes.
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Fairbury
Dave Sullivan
Endicott
Jes Renee
Louis Regnier
Kesterson
W. H. Bennett
C. A
Do People Have Any Sense
A short quotation framing social discord and the value of guidance. It notes half the population oppose the other half and questions whether people lack sense and can be guided by adult bedtime stories. The line reflects E. W. Howe's Monthly tone on social governance.
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E. W. Howe
Monthly
Cosmopolitan Shanghai as an International City
The city known as Inter national City is governed by treaty powers. Residents of yellow, black, brown and white backgrounds live there in relative harmony.
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Shanghai
Alfalfa Seed Prices for Fall Planting
Seed listings note fall sowing alfalfa with Bu price at 14.50 and 18.00 per unit. No further details on quantities or seller given.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Diller State Bank
Nebraska
Frank Cully
Rye
Henry Wiemers
Roy H. Ba Edgington
Onka Lottmans
Fred Nemitz
Diller Filling Station
Adams
Garland
N. 6Th St
Lasthoff’ S
Poland
China
Roy H. Edgington
Bonham Theatre
Swedenborg
Kodak
Creek
Hai
Reine
Checker Board Feeds Farmers Union Cream Station
Farmers Union Gas and Oil Phone
Homer Brunk
Mary Wright
John Neis
E. L. Carpenter
Standard Oil Co
Geo. Riddle
R. L. Oaks
Sycamore Springs
Nhere
Wolverine
Clark’s Store
Diller, Nebr
Northwestern
Pease Grain & Seed Co
Beatrice, Nebr
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