Nebraska gasoline tax receipts by county in September
State Treasurer T. W. Bass reports total September gasoline tax collections of 993000 dollars with 245714 dollars disbursed to 93 counties. Douglas 31990.88 Lancaster 17927.32 Gage 5515.97 Madison 4739.07 Lincoln 4167.73 Scotts Bluff 5314.55 Hooker 222.71 received the least.
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Nebraska
T. W. Bass
Douglas County
Lancaster
Gage County
Madison
Lincoln
Scotts Bluff
Hooker County
Unemployed Alliance Workmen Turn To Gold Panning
Unemployed workers from Alliance journey to Black Hills creeks in South Dakota and pan enough gold to earn 10.50 in two hours while another improvised gear and earned wages near forty dollars per week. The South Platte river road project finished in forty days employing 20 to 60 laborers, with Swan Anderson proposing hand grading and cost tables for future county road work around Fremont.
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Alliance
Black Hills
South Dakota
South Platte River
Swan Anderson
Fremont
Nebraska State Fair Receipts Drop From 1930 Totals
The state board of agriculture reported total receipts this year fell by 74,860.71 compared with 1930. Grandstand receipts decreased from 48,656.30 to 19,572.40, a drop of 29,083.90, and main gate receipts fell from 75,812.20 to 42,773.76, down 33,038.45.
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State Board of Agriculture
Water Users Seek Temporary Lower Water Rate in Gothenburg
The Water Users association of Gothenburg applied to the Nebraska railway commission for an emergency rate of 1.50 dollars per acre for water bought from Gothenburg Light and Power Co. The current rate is 2.50 per acre. Secretary Thomas A. Hodson requested the 60 day reduction, noting the company had agreed to lower the price to aid irrigators.
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Nebraska Railway ‘Commission
Water Users Association
Gothenburg
Gothenburg Light & Power Co
Thomas A. Hodson
Hodson
Berger Visits Old Home Posts In Plattsmouth
George L. Berger 83 of Orange California makes a periodic return to his boyhood haunts near Louisville and Plattsmouth to view the old river posts by the Burlington station. He arrived with his parents on a steamboat in 1857 and recalls the river’s old course now east of its former site. Berger lived 63 years near Louisville before moving to California in 1920.
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George L. ‘Berger
Orange
Cal
Louisville
Plattsmouth
Burlington Station
California
Oldest Potato Claim Near Neligh Sparks Rural Lore
Ed Peterson of near Neligh preserves a potato he calls the state’s oldest. He says it was grown 57 years ago in New Jersey when his father William Peterson suffered rheumatism. The tale says two medium potatoes were kept in pockets for relief and later moved west. One relic was lost during a recent move. the remaining piece shrank to walnut size and resembles wood.
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Peterson
Neligh
New Jersey
William Peterson
Nebraska road work boosts unemployment aid plan
Washington dispatch reports the federal government plans unemployment aid for Nebraska using extra funds from the last session for highway federal aid. The President's commission argues road work creates jobs, asserting more workers were employed on Nebraska projects last month than in July. An estimated 5,000 men were at work on state highway projects in August.
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Washington
Nebraska
Hastings to vote on two winter construction projects
Hastings residents will vote November 3 on two separate projects aimed at alleviating unemployment and improving the city. The election was approved at a special council meeting on third reading, with proposed expenditures totaling 160000 dollars for a new city hall and a 60000 dollar underpass under the Burlington tracks linking the southside to the business center.
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Hastings
Burlington Tracks
Have Cash for Stock Feeders in Spud Harvest Near
Spud harvest time approaches as potato representatives from wholesale houses in Washington report abundant funds. Federal Reserve System member banks in Kansas City and Omaha plan to aid cattle feeders in the corn belt by supplying needed loans. Bankers meetings are set in Des Moines and Omaha to coordinate financing with figures like George J. Schaller and Senator Carey of Wyoming.
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Wshington
Federal Reserve System
Tage
Omaha
Des Moines
Iowa Bankers’ Association
George J.,schaller
Storm Lake
Chicago Federal Reserve, ‘Bank
Carey
Wyoming
Tagg
Washington
Agricultural Bureau of the United States ‘Chamber of Commerce
Y M C A Adopts Citizenship Program for Nebraska Boys
The Y M C A of Nebraska adopts the Christian Citizenship Program for boys aged 9 to 15, with Friendly Indians for ages 9-11 and Pioneer Clubs for 12-14. Fred Groth, state boys work chairman, announces the plan to unite associations statewide and for use in church schools and public schools. Will be led by W W Thomas, state boys work secretary, in Omaha.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Fred Groth
M. Kibs
Nebraska Association
Thomas
Potatoes Move Toward Markets From Nebraska Valley
The annual potato harvest in western Nebraska advances earlier than dry land crops. North Platte Valley shipments flow via Alliance and Scottsbluff with seed and table stock moving to large eastern markets and southern states for planting.
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Alliance
Nebraska, Panhandle
North Platte River
Nebraska
Box Butte
Dawes
Sheridan
Kimball
Scottsbluff
Mitchell
Plum Trees Bloom Amid Early Spring Promise
Emerald resident Emerald-Edwin H. Gruntorad reports five of six plum trees in full bloom with the sixth in full bud and ready to bloom. He notes the recent sharp chill has not damaged the blossoms, suggesting an early spring bounty.
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Emerald
Two Methods of Eliminating Lice in Poultry
The Dairy Farmer describes two practical lice control methods for flocks. A dust bin kept in a dry sheltered place clogs lice breathing openings, while a sodium fluoride dip kills lice when birds are wet and shuffled to spread the solution. When weather warms, dip all birds, then resume dust bin use year round.
Rotation in Green Feed Of Highest Importance
The guide stresses a yearly green feed rotation for poultry keeping. From November to May use dried green feeds like immature alfalfa red clover or soybean hay. from November to January cabbage and spinach may supplement. After April greens like dandelions red clover or blue grass support until July or August before early cabbage returns.
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Farm Journal
Proper Chick Rearing Reduces Harmful Habits Says Cornell Expert
L M Hurd of Cornell notes overcrowding drives toe picking cannibalism and feather pulling, not just food shortage. Recommend 300 chicks per group, ample grass and feeding space at hoppers. Provide one 3 foot feeder per 100 chicks in week one, then 4 feet per 100 after week one.
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Cornell University
Water needs for laying hens in cold weather
Poultry experts say 100 laying hens use about three to four gallons of water per day while pullets need about half that. The moisture creates frost inside the poultry house in cold weather. Frost can be reduced by thorough wall insulation and by providing ventilation to remove excess moisture.
Fresh-laid Eggs Hatch Quicker and Stronger
Fresh-laid eggs hatch in fewer hours with higher vitality than eggs kept longer before incubation. Eggs up to two weeks old still hatch reasonably, but after that chick vitality declines. Some claims say chicks hatched from eggs three months old show maturity. One day old eggs hatch a day sooner than two week old eggs.
Two Kinds of Hearers in Thessalonica and Berea
Lesson outlines Pauls preaching in Thessalonica and Berea. It notes his method to Jews then Gentiles, the three Christ propositions, and the Jews opposition. It describes Pauls ministerial character as courageous honest unselfish gentle and irreproachable and highlights Bereans who welcomed the gospel and studied the Scriptures daily.
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Paul
Thessalonica
Jesus
Christ
Berea
Thes
Castoria Promotion Proclaims Conviction in Advertising
A promotional note urges readers to “make your statement” and avoid arguments as a tactic for persuasion. The message emphasizes conviction over debate and frames assertive action as more convincing.
Are You Too Old for Your Job
A cheeky health column suggests fatigue from aging is common in business life. It recommends trying Fellows' Syrup as a tonic to restore energy, improve mood, and make work feel less tiresome.
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Genumieces
Weven
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Federal Reserve
Ars
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Thessalonica and
Tom
Castoria
Mildren
Julius Klein
Department of Commerce
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