Committee Keeps Delegate Program Busy with Music Dates
The committee reports singers speakers and every capmon will be provided for delegates with events set for November 8 9 and 10.
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
9
Nebraska event listings loom for November across Omaha
Coming events include Nebraska Fire Prevention Day on November 3 and Omaha hosting the Second Annual Coursing meet November 1 to 4. Nebraska Christian Endeavor Union convention in Omaha November 2 to 5, general election day November 7, and Nebraska Teachers Association meeting in Omaha November 8 to 10. Also Farmers Co‑operative State Grain and Live Stock Shipping association convention November 21 to 23, Omaha’s Annual Show November 27, Beatrice Poultry and Live Stock Show December 4 to 9, and National Farmers Equity Union convention in Omaha December 20 to 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Nebraska Teachers’ Association
Omaha
Farmers’ Co-operative State Grain and Live Stock Shipping Ass’n
Beatrice
National Farmers’ Equity Union
Nebraska Teachers Association Convention Heads to Banner Meeting
Omaha organizers plan the Nebraska State Teachers association convention for November 8 to 10 with top speakers Helen Stanley soprano of the Chicago Opera company and violinist Francis MacMillen. Invitations travel across the state and many towns will send delegations, with schools suspended for the full session in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebraska State Teachers’ Association
Helen Stanley
Chicago Opera Company
America
Francis MacMillen
Horseshoers Boost Prices At Nebraska Convention
Delegates from the Nebraska blacksmiths horseshoers and wheelwrights called the gathering the most successful in state history and chose York for the next meeting. Old officers were re elected and a new price schedule was approved. The plan is expected to raise trade receipts by about 200000 annually with average increases around 26 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Blacksmiths, Horseshoers and Wheelwrights
Nebraska
York
Fire destroys Brown & Lucas garage and seven autos
A gasoline vulcanizer caused a $10,000 blaze at the Brown & Lucas garage in Silver Creek, destroying the structure and seven cars. All losses are uninsured, with Brown & Lucas estimating the cars at $5,000 in total. The fire also wiped out contents including the books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Brown & Lucas
Elder Editor Marries 26YearOld in Monroe Nuptials
E A Gerrard editor of the Monroe Looking Glass aged 82 wed Grace McWilliams 26 at the bride's sister Mrs. Charles Lightner home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
E. A. Gerrard
Northwest Nebraska District Teachers Meet in Rushville
The 1916 Northwest Nebraska District Teachers association session will convene in Rushville on November 3 and 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Northwest
Dunbar Organizes for City Improvements Plan
The Dunbar Community Commercial club forms a campaign for water works lights better roads and a 20000 hotel building within eighteen months. Dunbar currently has an 18000 Presbyterian church a 10000 opera house and a new 35000 school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
Dunbar Community Commercial Club
Presbyterian Church
Unusual Public Sale Boosts Potato Prices in Hemingford
At a Hemingford public sale a large potato crop from Join Muabin's farm sold for 1.05 per bushel for field run Ohios 1.24 for Triumphs and 0.96 for Eurekas. About 8,000 bushels were sold while shipments move at roughly twenty-five cars daily. Prices exceed the yearly average as several new fifty-car storage cellars rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemingford
Ohios
Join Muabin
Potato Storage Advice Amid Car Shortage
Box Butte farmers are urged to store potatoes and protect the crop as a nationwide railcar shortage threatens the county’s potato industry. Railroad officials are working to fix the situation, but relief will take time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Box Butte
Coal Found Near Fairbury on Richardson Farm
Three coal veins were discovered on the Glint Richardson farm adjoining Fairbury to the southwest. Richardson has sent samples to Lincoln for analysis and, if quality is confirmed, further investigation will follow once suitable machinery is obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbury
Glint
Richardson
Lincoln
Lincoln Highway gravel plan for Dodge County work
State Council George F. Wolz presents Dodge county highway officials with a plan to grade the Lincoln Highway across the county using Platte River gravel. Work to begin early spring and be rushed to completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Dodge County
Platte River
George F. Wolz
Stella Light Plant Sold to Eastern Corporation
Stella electric light plant sold to an eastern corporation. New owners pledged lights in Stella within forty days. A March engine wreck left the town dark since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella
Stella Electric
Eastern Corporation
Faith in Good Roads to Double Spending by decade
The nation spends about 200 million dollars annually on rural roads and faith in good roads is rising. Government plans to add 75 million dollars for roads used by the postal service, shared with states, to standardize and improve road quality. The federal role complements local efforts and supports national interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Service
Department of Agriculture
Board of Supervisors
Every Farm Needs Woodlot
A Colorado College article urges farmers to plant and protect woodlots on mountain valleys and plains. Woodlots provide fuel posts and repairs, windbreak and shelter, soil erosion control, aesthetic value, and recreation. Proper protection from stock and fire plus thinning boosts farm value and life quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Morrill
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Coto
Handy Hog Shipping Crate for Hog Transport
A practical guide to building a strong hog shipping crate using southern yellow pine. Include a shipper name tag for stock sales, and a water pan in long shipments. Specifies dimensions and materials for bottom, uprights, sides, openings, floor, and cleats.
Nebraska Editor James Casbeer Dies in Blue Springs
James H. Casbeer editor of the Blue Springs Sentinel died suddenly at his home. He long guided Republican politics in the county and served in the Gage County legislature from 1895 to 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Blue Springs
James H. Casbeer
Gage County
Beatrice Board Adopts Plans for New County Jail
The Beatrice board of supervisors adopted Architect Grant’s plans for a new county jail and jailer's residence. The project will cost about $35,000, replacing the present jail in use for about forty five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Board of Supervisors
Grant
Rural Schools Serve Hot Lunches in Gage County
Two rural schools in Gage county adopt noon hot lunch program. parents and patrons report strong support and favorable reception from pupils and community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Gage County
Hartington Hotel Under Rapid Progress
Work on the new Hartington hotel is progressing rapidly with brick work about half finished. The $35,000 structure will be known as the Hartington hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartington
Hartington Hotel
Church Remodel Campaign Hits $9000 in Fremont
Members of the First Christian church subscribed over $9,000 to pay for remodeling and overhaul of the church at dedicatory services held recently in Fremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
First Christian Church
New Hospital for Beatrice Planned at $75,000
Members of the German Lutheran church in Beatrice have chosen to build a strictly fireproof hospital costing about $75,000. The project aims to provide dedicated medical facilities for the community and reflects the church’s commitment to public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Gage County Sells Wheat at County Farm
Beatrice reports the county board of supervisors sold six hundred bushels of wheat from the county poor farm for 1.58 dollars per bushel. The action reflects county agricultural management and budget decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage County
Beatrice
Board of Supervisors
Tecumseh Builds New $20,000 Burlington Depot
The foundation is finished and the brick depot at Tecumseh is taking definite shape. Enclosure may come by year’s start, with the building designed as a model for similar structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tecumseh
Burlington
Light Bonds Defeated in Beatrice Vote
The proposition to issue 25000 dollars in bonds for building an electric light plant in Beatrice was defeated by ninety three votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Small tractor favored by Illinois farmers
Three fourths of 200 tractor users in Illinois told investigators for the U S department of agriculture that farm tractors are profitable when land is cultivated enough. About one third of the men increased acreage after purchasing tractors, averaging 120 acres per farm, finding limited room to use them effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
United States Department of Agriculture
Cover Farm Implements for Winter Storage
Farmers are advised to store a number of farm implements until next season. Move them under cover at once and apply a protective coat of oil and paint to all polished steel parts.
Breeding Ducks Preference for Second-Year Drakes and Ducks
For breeding purposes, both ducks and drakes in their second year are preferred. This recommendation emphasizes using mature breeders to ensure robust offspring and reliable fertility.
Formalin Treatment Shows Promise For Bloat In Cattle
Experiments at the Kentucky station report promising results using formalin to relieve cattle bloated from clover or alfalfa. A remedy of one half ounce formalin in one quart of water was given, followed by placing a wooden block in the mouth to aid gas release. Cows returned to normal 20 to 25 minutes after administration. Formalin is a 40 percent formaldehyde solution available at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Draft and Lubrication Question in Farm Machinery
A draft in farm machinery rises about 20 percent when firm equipment is not well lubricated. The piece weighs whether paying a bit more for grease versus adding a fifth more horse and tractor power is cheaper, arguing lubrication as a cost saver.
Care of Celery Plants in the Garden
Keep celery plants well cultivated and manured. Bank them with earth tile boards or paper.
Two Year Old Leghorns on Large Egg Farms
On large egg farms Leghorns are kept until they are two years old. Their carcasses then command a ready sale but bring little money due to light weight. For winter laying, stock hatched in April and May is best.
Green Stuff for Chicks Feed and bowel care
Advice for raising chicks suggests feeding finely cut lettuce onion tops or other green matter when they cannot graze grass to keep their bowels functioning properly.
Hog herd disease risk reduced by diverse forage
The article argues that larger hog pastures and varied forage such as alfalfa rape or other crops reduce disease tendencies in hog herds by promoting healthier grazing patterns. It emphasizes using ample grazing to keep hogs away from concentrated feeds that worsen illness risks.
The Stock Increase in Sheep Breeding
The article notes sheep reproduce rapidly with a few ewes and one ram capable of producing enough lambs to stock a farm or ranch with substantial acreage. It emphasizes efficient propagation to grow herds and expand farm operations.
Time as Enemy and Measure in Modern Thought
A reflective piece argues that time is revered in proverbs yet treated as adversary in contemporary life. It questions extremes of speed and progress while noting limits of human existence and the unrealized gains of rapid travel without solving deeper life constraints.
Two Men Attract Attention On Platform
A conversation notes two men drawing attention on a platform. Both are described as having done credit to their Alma Mater. One is labeled an Honor man of Harvard, the other is an Honor man of Sing Sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Sing Sing
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ciig State Convention
State Convention
Nebraska Christian Endeavor Union
Oma
Ber
Nebraska Farmers’ Congress
Weill
Hog Shipping Crate
Formalin
Experte
Kentucky Station
Fletcher
Titan
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