Seeds of ancient Nebraska corn gifted to state curator
Amos J. Walker of the Omaha tribe presented Melvin R. Gilmore, curator of the State Historical Society museum, with three varieties of corn and other plant seeds preserved by his family. The gifts, including squash seeds and two Indian deans, stem from seeds handed down over centuries, given during Gilmore’s visit to Walthill.
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Nebraska
America
Melvin R. Gilmore
State Historical Society
M Museum
Amos J. Walker
Walker
State Treasurer Reports $706,374.28 in Treasury
The monthly report from State Treasurer George shows a total of 706374.28 dollars in the state treasury at the close of the period. The notice records the ending balance for the month and identifies the official responsible.
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Treasrer
George
Memorial committee selects rail lines for Nebraska survivors
Gettysburg memorial committee members A M Trimbie L C Richards Felix Hale and General Culver decide Northwestern and New York Central lines will transport 200 or more Nebraska veterans back east for the July memorial week. A forestry commission is appointed by Governor Morehead to study sand hills flora with C A Sommer W A Metzger and Woodruff Ball serving. Crete citizens press for intermediary reformatory site as Humboldt Hastings and Table Rock enter the race. board postpones site decision until after July 1.
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Gettysburg Memorial Committee
A. M. Trimbie
L. C. Richards
Fremont
Felix Hale
Norfolk
General Culver
Milford
Northwestern
New York Central
Nebraska
Forestation Commission
Sand Hills
Morehead
C. A. Sommer
Lincoln
W. A. Metzger
Rolfe
Woodruff Ball
Hastings
Crete
State Board of Control
Humboldt
Table Rock
Six Months Fees Reported by Secretary of State Wait
The semi annual report filed with the governor shows 26160.70 dollars in fees collected by the secretary of state for the six months ending May 31. Adjutant General Hall travels to Berlin to coordinate retrieval of state military tents loaned to tornado victims. The governor issues military commissions to two more university graduates in the reserve militia. Dr EBJ C Sward of Lincoln is considered for head of the Norfolk hospital for the insane.
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Secretary of State
Hall
Berlin
Reuben Allyn Moser
Omaha
Carl Jacob Lord
Randolph
EB. J. C. Sward
Lincon
Advisory Board of Control
Norfolk Hospital For the Insane
Dr. Sward
State Board of Health
Mickey
Ornamental garden arches and lawn care guidance
Expert advice on where to place arches in gardens and how to maintain a neat lawn. The piece emphasizes harmony with surroundings, viewing angles, and proper edging, plus tips on lawn leveling, dandelion control, and turf care.
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Arn
House Plants in Summer Care Tips
The article advises keeping house plants outdoors during summer to benefit from sun and fresh air. It recommends placing plants in natural conditions for better growth and preparing for winter by transplanting less expensive varieties after late frosts pass.
Vomee Te Game Of Ter Oom Cam Nae
Unable to extract a clear news item from the provided text. The fragment appears garbled and does not yield identifiable persons, organizations, places, dates, or events to summarize into a proper two-line record.
Sunday School Confusion Over Lost Penney
In a dull afternoon scene Walter William trudges to Sunday school blaming See Ne Oe rental compulsion for wasting time. He confesses to his mother he lost the Sunday school penny, the one he found most inconvenient.
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Walter William
Walter
Decline and Fall of the Kiss Draft
The fragment hints at a candid discussion of affection and performance with a focus on aging and self-deception. It notes a pursuit to appear younger or more capable than one is, using a provocative metaphor to critique vanity. The text reads as an unfinished thought on romantic performance.
At the Baths
A garbled note mentions a man linked to a shower incident and a person named Gaston. The readable fragment places the event in a bathhouse setting with unspecified actions and accusations. No clear date, location, or outcome can be determined from the text.
Fragmentary Hogarth Quote on Genius and Labor
A brief reflective remark attributed to Hogarth states that genius is not a distinct thing but the result of labor and diligence. The fragment emphasizes effort over inherent brilliance.
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Hogarth
A Brave Woman’s Quest to Improve A Man
A fragmented note states that a person identified as A %.208 is brave while attempting to help or reform a man. The text hints at personal effort and moral resolve in the face of challenge.
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State Railway Commission
John
Willard Bolte
Lorado Taft
Dean
A Michester
Rae Eee
Ali
Bob BP
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