Alfalfa and wind blamed for Kansas heat issues
Central Kansas farmers plant alfalfa on the south side to cool the air by up to twenty degrees while wind from the wheat stubbles shifts heat. The article notes alfalfa moisture cools, and the wheat stubble raises temperatures when windy, contrasting with gusty heat patterns.
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A Man and His Town Rhetoric on Civic Duty and Reform
A fragmented early 20th century column argues a citizen owes the town a constructive role. It condemns hostile talk about officials and outsiders while urging responsible engagement to improve the community and curb corruption. The piece stresses unity over sensational critiques.
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Owen
How to Loosen Rusted Screws and Cook Bacon
Instructions describe using heated iron bar or poker to loosen a rusted screw and claim repeated minutes of heat render withdrawal easy. Also explains heating bacon slices in a wire broiler over a hot oven to crisp them and suggests using rendered fat for frying liver eggs or potatoes.
How to Clean Sofa Pillows
Instructional note suggests cleaning sofa cushions by making a starch paste with water and rubbing it on soiled pillows. Let the paste dry thoroughly and brush away with a whisk broom to remove residue.
How to Get Rid of Flies in the Kitchen
A terse tip suggests closing windows and boiling a pint of water to drive away flies. The fragment outlines a simple, immediate method without broader context or additional steps.
Beatrice Debate Plans and Local Club Finances
Beatrice debaters and the Beatrice Athletic Club report financial details including receipts and expenditures. The notes cover preliminary debates on January 27, base ball travel expenses, operetta costs, yearbook funding, and a published financial summary. Memorial resolutions from Naomi Chapter and Pleasant Lodge express sympathy for the Robertson family.
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Diller
Army routed by swarm of flies in San Antonio
In San Antonio the army faced a swarm of flies that routed units, a comic take on weathering pest adversity during a campaign. The piece hints at switching from arms to swatters as a morale boosting quip.
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