Harbine News Items Reflect Local Social and School Activities
In Harbine the community gathered for a Toast Wednesday at Cub Creek with about twenty attendees. Eight grade examinations were held at Harbine Thursday and Friday. Albert Modrow sustained minor injuries after a car mishap on the Virginia road but is improving in Beatrice hospital. Residents and visitors from Beatrice, Fairbury, and nearby towns are noted in various visits and shopping trips, including Mabel Carpenter opening a local grocery store and several families traveling for social events.
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Young End
Cub Creek
W. Parker
Beatrice
Harien Weaver
Rachel
Mies Carrie - Thompson
Ellis
Mies Gertarde Modrow
Harbine
Virgina
Albert Modrow
Beatrice Hospital
Franz Mudrow
Baumann
P. A. Buller
Geo. Fielder
Henry Arnoldel
Fairbury
Mies Hoover
Free Logan
Hazel Bowman
John Bishops
Y M C A Ends Army Post Exchange Program
The American Y M C A has ended its operation of Army post exchanges at the request of its leadership. E C Carter previously oversaw YMCA activities with the army and explains the reasons behind the decision.
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Cing
E. C. Carter
Army
Rainy Day Inquiry Echoes Through Courtesy Letter
A cryptic note asks about a missing acquaintance amid weather and memory. The speaker reflects on a past attempt to greet the man who vanished, wondering what became of him in a quiet mood.
Ancient Sheraton table once used by Walter Scott sold in London
A worn Sheraton table linked to Sir Walter Scott and marked with the inscription Dig povels at 39 Castle Street was sold in London recently. The sale confirms continued interest in historic literary memorabilia and the table's provenance.
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Walter Scott
Mir Walter Scott
Castle Street
London
Y M C A war work report shows huge camp reach
Central department camps report 1917 to 1918 details attendances across 131 huts. Mr. Lichty oversees nearly 1000 workers and 2,500 recruits for overseas service. Movies, lectures, libraries, and athletic events drew millions of participants and spectators among soldiers and sailors.
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Chicago
Uncle Sam
Y. Sudan
Central Department
National War Work Council
Lichty
Ohio State Y. M. C. A
Central States
Y. M. C. A. Wits
American Library Association
Amer Ecc
Perpetual calendar proposed to replace printed calendars
OC B Braunstein suggests a 19 month year with 28 day months to total 864 days and a single universal thanksgiving day for the extra day. An additional leap day would appear every four years after the leap year's last day, shifting weekdays accordingly.
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Cincinnati
OC. B. Braunstein
Farmers gain loan value by painting farm buildings
A survey of bankers across Mississippi Valley states finds that well painted farm buildings boost loan value and thrift perception. Banks report loan increases from 6 to 50 percent with painted, well maintained structures, averaging about 22 percent. Some banks say unpainted barns reduce loan eligibility and value.
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Mississippi Valley
Iowa
Naaola
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Missouri
Michigan Bank
Minnesota
Illipois
Tilinolg
Christmas carol service in prison delights inmates
A London Tit-Bits note describes a Christmas carol service in a convict prison. An orchestra and organ perform Mendelssohn as prisoners march in, followed by familiar carols including Oh God Our Help in Ages Past. The reverent singing moves observers to wonder how the inmates ended there.
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Mendelssohn
London
Rodent Damage Costs to American Agriculture
Thrift Magazine notes rodents beyond rats and mice cause yearly agricultural losses nearing a billion dollars in the United States. Ground moles prairie dogs and related species are cited as constant threats in sparsely populated regions with few hunters.
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America
Thrift Magazine
Report to State Banking Board Bears Cashier Certification
A historical banking report notes cash balances and coin values in Athens and surrounding figures. Signed by QO J Mayborn as cashier with directors A MayBorn and W C Lins. Notarized by Frank T Pearce on May Soli 1924.
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Cussty
Zeerme
Babe OS
State Banking Board
J. Mayborn
A. MayBorn
Frank T. Pearce
Sear
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Wen
Central Military Department
A. H. Lichty
Perpetual
Diller State Bank
Diller
Nebraska
den Somnat'l
Athens
Tme
Nat'l
J. S. Taylor, M. D
Globe Pharmacy
Fairbury, Nebr
Jefferson Ga
J. Monroe Davis & Son
SCO Slu
Optician
Qtr
Waggoner Bros
O. C. Diehl
Nebr
S. B. Viers
Diller, Nebr
Diller Veterinary Hospital
MR. Farmer
Gus Dressen
D. Swift & CO. Patent Lawyers
Washington, D. C
Ford
F. O. B. Detriot
Gillan
Sue
F. W. Lowe
E.0. Cassell
Steele City
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