Harbine News Notes and Local Visits
Mrs. Ralph Sandman left Tuesday to visit her parents in Stratton Nebraska. Harbine and Jansen played ball Sunday with Jansen winning 13 to 11. Mrs. Hazel Bowman of Beatrice spent the weekend with local folks. Mrs. Ommen and daughter Bertha returned Monday from Plymouth Sand Fairbury. P. A. Buller and daughter are Omaha visitors this week. The Misses Verna and Avis Howard, Mrs. Scott Miller, Mrs. Willems and son Lorenz were Harbine visitors Friday. Chas. Sandman and Miss Addie Sandman are visiting in Faxico Kansas.
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Ralph Sandman
Stratton
Nebr Harbine
Jansen
Hazel Bowman
Beatrice
Ommen
Bertha
PlymouthSand Fairbury
P. A. Buller
Omaha
Verna
Avis Howard
Scott. Miller
Steele City church federation plans proposed
In Steele City a movement aims to unite the three churches into one to hire a full time minister. Committees from Methodists and Congregationalists, plus Baptist representatives, will select twelve members to draft rules and solicit funds for a one year trial. If successful, the plan may continue.
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Gretzinger
RS. Wilfley
E. Tarnow
Akron
Colorado
Steele City
A. H. Gretzinger
Sampson
Pearson
A. T. Phelps
F. W. Lowe
R.S. Wilfley
Moore
Price cutting likened to a disastrous business tactic
The bulletin condemns price cutting as self-destructive and harmful to profits, workers, and product quality. It argues price cutters harm the seller, buyer, and industry, comparing the tactic to pulling down a ship and calling it junk.
Why did Pa place a button in the collection box
A family joke unfolds after church as Chester asks why a button was put in the contribution box and the mother explains heathens do not wear clothes. The innocent misunderstanding highlights the child's humor within a domestic scene.
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Father
Chester
Americans Face Hotel Shortage In Paris This Summer
Crowded Paris hotels struggle to house thousands of American tourists as many stays extend into July and August. An American visitor reported visiting 21 hotels without finding a room, while a ship shortage limits European travel with 45 ships in service between American and French ports, carrying 128 to 132 people monthly.
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Paris
Asyoman
Europe
Queer reptile in Marion pond blamed for fish losses
Residents of Fairmount report a strange creature in the Manzanita Fishing Club pond. Witnesses describe a head like a horse and body like an alligator. Club members fear for the fish and plan to act despite the unearthly noises heard at night.
Local raid uncovers moonshine operation near Franklin
Revenue officers raid a farm three miles from Franklin and find part of a still with raising and mash. They arrest none but seize kerosene and soap used with the mash, warning that any product could yield a new kick when consumed.
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Franklin
Truckers Beans Dump Sparks Waterfront Trade in Mobile
A trucker aboard the Magnolia dumped a boatload of snap beans into Mobile Bay to protest dealers cutting profits. The crowd scooped up the beans as they floated, selling at ten cents a quart while the steamer’s skipper faced offers of 60 cents a bushel versus market price 1.56.
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Mobile Bay
Mobile
Ala
Magnolia
Market price reporting limits and distortions in car lot quotes
The report explains that market prices come from actual sales not asked prices or forecasts. It notes rising markets can yield low quoted prices and falling markets can show high quotes. It also describes timing of quotes, jobbing trade basis, and differences between car lot and jobbing prices for shippers and receivers.
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Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Elimination of Ant Hills by Chemical Treatment
A method described to kill ant hills involves punching holes and placing cotton soaked with a chemical that emits fumes to penetrate and destroy the hills. Caution given to keep the material away from open flame due to explosiveness.
Map Confusion Sparks Friendly Chicago Hint
A tall man on a New York street clutched a map and looked puzzled until a kind passerby offered directions. The man flashed several gold teeth and muttered about Fat figure and the map, then revealed he meant Chicago and thanked the helper for the guidance.
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New York
Chicago
Wonders of America: The Mount Tamalpais Railway Line
A feature on the Mount Tamalpais railroad in California near San Francisco. The 20 mile line has 251 curves and a longest straight of 413 feet. The tiny steam locomotive climbs to 2,592 feet, offering a panoramic view across mountains bay islands and city. The return trip uses gravity to coast downhill.
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Mount Tamalpais
Muir Wroods
Mil Valley
California
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Sierraountains
Pacific Ocean
Ing
School Days The Ofender-Dreadfut
A fragmented schoolroom exchange questions the shame of being criticized by an old pre war car and compares the comfort of a Vietitut to a run down vehicle. The dialogue hints at social pressure and perceptions of status among students.
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Ron
Pim
Artificial irrigation in Armenia boosts crops and fruit
The Arax region of Armenia uses artificial irrigation to grow excellent grapes and various fruits and vegetables as well as rice cotton and corn, marking the Caucasus area as wealthy in agricultural output.
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Caucasian
Armenia
Severe Break in Hogs at Thien Stock Yards Omaha
A Tuesday market report from Thien Stock Yards in South Omaha notes a weak hog trade with prices down 25 to 50 cents. Shippers paid up to 15.00 for top light hogs, with packers in the 13.40 to 14.24 range for main sales, while cattle and sheep show declines and steady to lower bids across grades.
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Thien Stock Yards
South Omaha
Berlogna
Provocation Sparks Debate On Language Limits
A Kansas City Star excerpt discusses reactions to profanity usage and calls for a revised standard. The text notes warnings about restricted language and cites reactions from readers about extending tolerance for vulgar expressions.
Dinner Bill Question in Modest Housewife Exchange
A dialogue line shows a housewife refusing alms at the door but offering dinner, with a guest asking whether the dinner bill would be considered immodest to inquire about. The snippet captures social nuance and a polite, wary interaction over hospitality and compensation.
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Standard Oil Bulletin
Devi Preneh
Ypres
Indiana
Boston
The
Wonders of America
T. T. Maxey
Tansas City
J. S. Taylor, M. D
Globe Pharmacy
Fairbury, Nebr
M. J. Powell
Fairbury, Nebraska
Jefferson Co
J. Monroe Davis
First National Bank
Fairbury, Neb
Beggs & Richardson
Diller, Nebr
S. B. Viers
Diller Veterinary Hospital
Waggoner Bros
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