Local Social Notes From Fairbury and Nearby Towns
Saturday visitors and Sunday dinners mark the week's social life with multiple families from Fairbury Jansen Meadow Grove and Beatrice visiting relatives. Joe Price Newt Carpenter and Henry Wolters were elected directors at a school meeting. Various trips to Omaha Beatrice and Iowa are noted along with farming plans and discharged soldiers visiting hometowns.
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Chas
Sandinad
Fairbury
P. A. Buller
Seti
Hebron
Joene Parker
Iowa
Illinois
Migs Gerturde
Jansen
Roek
Heey
Joe Price
Newt. Carpenter
Henry Wolters
John 2D. Thiessen
Free Logan
Grant Ora Master
Mahaska
Kas
89Th Division
Gus Kroetsching
Hazel Bowman
Beatrice
O. L. Davidson
Emil Primising
Omaha
P. A. Bullera
Paul Sandman
Sandmans
Johnnie Wrigley
Kroeteching
Antéed
John Wiese
J.G
Meadow Grove
Nebr
Harbine
Fred
Omain
Joe Carpenter
John Carpenter
Henry Polfus
Beatrice Arno'd Lottman
Shea
Here
Peter Buller
Emily
Poultry Building C Planned With Lighting Effects
A new poultry building C is planned and will be constructed along streamlined lines with lighting effects. The project aims to enhance appreciation among poultry breeders and improve efficiency at the facility.
Missouri to ban intoxicating gifts after July first
Missouri considers prohibiting gifts of intoxicating squars after July 1 year as to whether this is a dry protection or a wet conservation measure remains unclear. Sweden Denmark and Switzerland refuse to assist in a blockade of Germany without treaty of peace terms. They argue neutrality would be violated.
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Missouri
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Germany
Save All The Grain Under Average Harvest Conditions
Government advice stresses that grain losses during harvest exceed estimates. Proper separator operation and careful handling of bundles can save millions of bushels yearly. A guaranteed price offers incentive to reduce losses this season. Farmers urged to keep the binder in good order and haul with care to improve efficiency and profits.
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Bodhue
Nebraska to Conduct Egg Laying Study at University Farm
The Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station will conduct a study on high laying egg strains at the University of Nebraska farm under the Poultry Department. Data will cover egg production costs and industry problems with 190 entries planned for the project.
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Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station
Roce
Paul Husbandry
Proper Harvest Timing Increases Alfalfa Yield
Observations show alfalfa yield rises when cutting aligns with bloom onset and the start of new growth at the crown and stems. Experiments indicate harvesting at the correct stage preserves more leaves, which comprise about half of the plant’s value.
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Corson U
Rural Population Growth Highlighted in United States Census
A fragmented report notes rising rural populations across the United States, citing census data and demographic shifts. It mentions potential impacts on regional economies, infrastructure, and political representation with emphasis on sparsely populated areas.
Rural population growth in early 20th century census
The 1910 census shows 58.6 million people or over 58 percent living in villages under 5000. Rural population grew 2 percent per decade.
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On Doo
Food exports rise as 1918 shipments surge worldwide
Washington reports U S food exports to allies neutrals Belgian relief Red Cross and A B F reached 5 005 987 000 pounds in 1918 with pork 2 500 000 000 and beef 1 260 000 000 pounds. January 1919 exports totaled 434 812 025 pounds up 235 210 785 from January 1918.
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Washington
United States
Rea. Cross
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Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Duty on Flying Plane Sparks U S Tax Question
Customs officials face the first case of a self powered airplane imported into the United States. An American bought a Canadian aircraft and flew it to Detroit. The issue is whether it is dutiable as a manufactured article at 20 percent, or if exported within six months it would be regarded as reexported.
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Washington
United States
Detroit
Measure 4500 000 Campaign Aims Against Preventable Diseases
Fragmented text notes a campaign to save lives by preventing diseases among children. Mentions millions of children in the United States and a stated impact on population under five, referencing campaigns and regions in unclear wording.
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Washingtoni
United States
Teriscoude
Rhode
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Qualities that Elevate Men to Greatness
James Bryce in Youth's Companion links four traits energy courage independence as keys to leadership. Independence especially impresses others as the decisive sign of greatness. A leader faces dangers alone, trusts his judgment, and inspires confidence through unshakable resolve.
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James Bryce
Trousers and Knee Breeches Across Centuries
A historical contrast of attire shows knee breeches dominating from the seventeenth to eighteenth centuries, giving way to trousers in the nineteenth. In France sans culottes defined class, while Americans split by party with pantaloons or breeches. Wellington’s 1814 Almack's visit allegedly barred for wearing trousers.
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France
America
England
Duke of Wellington
Almack's
Ape as Mascot Roams Penang Hotel Plaza
A shaggy ape, mascot of a permanent guest known as Sir Mysore, roams the hotel plaza in Penang, India. When the guest is away the animal sits on the arm of a chair and imitates the master’s companions, entertaining or vexing the others. The creature’s antics are noted as a possible draw for grand venues.
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Penang
India
Mysore
Hippodrome
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