Lightning strikes farm house near town in November storm
On Friday evening November 2 a severe thunderstorm struck a house on Geo Andrew’s farm, damaging the north part of the structure and starting a fire in the cornice. Furniture and interiors were ruined by the rain and collapse of plaster upstairs. G E Harris and family were spared, while insurance covered George Andrews’s farm loss and repairs proceed.
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Geo. Andrew
Town
G. E.’ Harris
North
Chas. Barber
Harris
Floyd Hadley Wins Fireman Mile Swim Classic
Floyd Hadley, 307 Bartlett Street San Francisco, a member of the city fire department, won the Fireman Trophy in the Chronicle Mile Swim Classic held October 14 in San Francisco Bay. He clocked 1 22 20 beating last year's champion by two minutes as 40 000 spectators watched in 55 degree water with strong tides.
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San Francisco
California
San Francisco Bay
Floyd Hadley
Diller
Elmo Hadley
Lincoln
Bartlett Street
Floyd
Fire Dept
Democrats sweep state and national offices in clear margins
The article reports broad Democratic wins with Burke elected senator from Nebraska by about 60 000 votes, Cochran near 20 000, most of four of five congressmen expected Democrats, Repeal and pari mutuel measures favored by large margins, Pleasant precinct rejecting both amendments, Kansas confirming dry stance against pro prohibition repeal proposal.
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Burke
Nebraska
Cochran
Pleasant Precinct
Kansas
Fouts Family Ties Highlight Seward Visit
Kenneth Fouts arrived from Seward with his mother to her home where she had been visiting his family. The article recalls their long friendship with J. W. Fouts from school days and notes a recent office visit.
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Kenneth Fouts
Seward
Dorcas Class Kensingtee Plans November Meeting
The hostesses invite Dorcas class members and friends to meet in the church basement next Thursday afternoon November 15 for the regular monthly meeting.
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Dorcas
Cemetery crews repair Prairie Home grounds with volunteer work
The Prairie Home Cemetery Association organized a grounds restoration with about thirty men each on Friday and Wednesday, moving stones, rebuilding footings, and leveling plots. Elsworth of Fairbury led monument work while the board thanks volunteers and donors for funding. The group plans rules to curb poor foundations ahead of January annual meeting.
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Prairie. Home Cemetery Association
Elsworth
Fairbury
Lincoln
Nebraska Grants 691411 for November Relief Distribution
Nebraska authorizes 691 421 in federal relief for November bringing total federal aid in the state to 5 839 214 since relief began. Jefferson County receives 18 347 for 798 families ranking eighth among 83 counties. Douglas leads with 10 014 families, followed by Lancaster 3 575 and others list. Sheridan County has the smallest count with 25 families.
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Haynes
State Relief Committee
Nebraska
Jefferson County
Douglas
Lancaster
Gage
Scotts Bluffs County
Custer
Hall
Lincoln County
Jefferson
Sheridan Coun
New Home For Chicago Stock Show
Finishing touches are made on a mammoth new home for the International Live Stock Exposition at the Chicago Stock Yards. The event runs December 1 to 8 to mark its 35th anniversary and the new amphitheatre will seat nearly twice the old capacity, replacing the building destroyed in May.
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Chicago Stock Yards
Goer Bros Service Station Ad Promotes Anti Freeze
Local station Goer Bros Service urges flushing radiators before adding anti freeze. Advertisement highlights Pyro Rust proof alcohol and Prestone products and provides a phone contact.
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Goer Bros
Indiana visit described in faded obituary tone
A fragment notes a trip to Indiana with Mr and Mrs Long in a tone resembling a funeral notice, mentioning relatives as uncle and aunt and suggesting a somber family journey.
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Indiana
Mr. and I
Harvest Yields Lift Peace River County Prospects
A clipping from the Grand Prairie Herald reports Peace River county threshing underway after a six week wait. Rain has lessened damage, with yields 26 to 30 percent above expectations and pre harvest wheat estimates around 25 to 30 bushels per acre. Local grain storage strains and stories of strong regional yields are noted, with figures from nearby districts.
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Claude Cavett
Grand Prairie
Alberta
Peace River County
Peaceiver
Peace River
Bere
Rio
Terracing Demonstration Planned at J. H. Feith Farm
A terracing demonstration is set for Friday November 16 at the J. H. Feith farm three miles west of Jansen on highway No. 3. State extension engineer will lead, with cooperation from the local CCC camp and agricultural agent. Demonstration will use small and large construction outfits. Attendance and feed plans for the week ahead are noted.
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J. H. Feith
Jansen
CCC
E Can Assist Rawleigh Dealer Startups
A brief note states E can assist one or two men to start as Rawleigh dealers. Names include Lloyd Hurst, Diller, Tatbe.
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Rawleigh
Lloyd Hurst
Diller
Tatbe
Farmers Should Conserve Seed Grains Report on seed shortages and county actions
The article notes a likely seed grain shortage in the Great Plains with Nebraska counties facing inadequate seed stocks. Local and federal efforts focus on conserving seed corn, oats, barley, and flax, while urging farmers to list needs and arrange exchanges within Jefferson County. Some states participate in seed purchases, but Nebraska is not yet included.
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Nebraska
Great Pains
United States
Andreas
United States Department of Agriculture
Jefferson County
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Dakotas
Minnesota
Diller Christian Endeavor Hosts Fair bury Gospel Team
The Diller Christian Endeavor Society presents the Fairbury Methodist Church gospel team at a Sunday union meeting. Team members Gerald McKimmey Wayne Swartz Kyle Randall and Clyde Moore direct the service with a local brass quartet. The program theme is Christian Enthusiasm. The service begins 7 30 pm at the Methodist church.
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The
Diller Christian Endeavor Society
Fairbury Methodist Church
Gerald McKimmey
Wayne Swartz
Kyle Randall
Clyde Moore
Notice in DeWit Nebraska about farmers and horse purchase
Farmers in DeWitt Nebraska arrange a fee related to buying horses. The notice outlines a transaction or agreement involving horses and a financial obligation. No names beyond DeWitt are identified.
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Doha
DeWit
Nebr
Election unofficial count posted for Pleasant Net precincts
Unofficial vote totals recorded from last day’s Pleasant Net election in Jefferson County show precinct by precinct results. The first column lists precinct vote counts with p indicating petition rather than prohibition in voting references.
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Lastesday
Pleasant
Jefferson County
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