Nebraska to Begin 13.6 Million Highway Program in 1936
Lincoln announces an initiated 13 552 000 highway program to pave its thousandth mile soon after year start. WPA funds plus federal aid enable 950 miles of paving and 641 miles oil mat surfacing plus 6 777 miles gravel and 740 miles earth roads.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Works Progress Administration
United States Bureau ‘of Roads
United States Bureau of ‘Roads
Republican River Valley
WPA
Washington
Tilley
Federal
Sleep Disease Hits Nebraska Horses In 1912 Outbreak
Lincoln veterinarians report spread of equine encephalomyelitis feared to kill about 30 percent of affected horses. Cases cited near Grand Island with two deaths in Merrick county, and two deaths each in Adams and Clay counties. Dr. John B. Anderson urged farms to shield horses from mosquitoes and flies as carriers.
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Lincoln—Nebraska
John 8. Anderson
Grand Island
United States
Merrick County
Adams County
Clay County
Anderson
Hyannis
Mullen
Tekamah
Exeter
Kenesaw
Harvard
Geneva
Beatrice
Kansas-Nebraska
Crops Turn Brighter Across Lincoln Following Rain
The weather bureau weekly summary reports better crop conditions statewide due to moderate temperatures and heavy showers in many areas. Temperatures stayed under 90 degrees with lows near 50 as the period ended, while the Republican River overflowed in spots after heavy rains in central and southwestern regions.
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Lincoln
Weather Bureau
Republican
Crassness Sparks Testy Exchange In Answers Magazine
A brief exchange in Answers Magazine features a sharp remark about a man claiming relation, prompting a skeptical retort. The dialogue underscores a tense moment centered on perceived family ties and suspicion.
Engagement Ring Too Large For Kat
Kat notes the engagement ring from Harry is beautiful but too large for her. She apologizes for the mishap while describing the missed fit and shared moment from last evening.
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Kit
Harry
Kat
Then and Now The Poet and The Practical Chap
A reflective contrast between a poet guided by noble thoughts and a practical man drawn to a bank book, illustrating two paths of life. The line hints at inner guidance versus material wealth as enduring company.
Gum boil forces classroom disruption
A classroom incident centers on Teacher Tom being unable to proceed as a student remark reveals a gum boil in his mouth. The episode interrupts lessons briefly while the pupil receives care and the class regroups.
Political Motion Sidestep Raises Question of Direction
The dialogue presents a debate over progress with a positive speaker urging a clear path while Senator Sorgum questions the inevitability of moving forward. A possible sidestep is proposed as an alternative stance.
Didn’t he furnish his whole house with second-hand stuff
A Stray Stories Magazine quip notes a man’s thrifty habits, saying he even married a widow. The remark highlights resourcefulness and humor in domestic life.
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Stray Stories Magazine
Modernizing a Proverb in Senate Debate
A humorous exchange imagines Senator Sorghum arguing that for peace the typewriter outweighs the machine gun, contrasting the classic saying the pen is mightier with a modern twist about tools of war and communication.
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Sorghum
Lemon Squeezer Mention Sparks Banter
A playful quarrel unfolds as Sue accuses someone of being a lemon and a speaker retorts that being a lemon squeezer might suit them. The exchange centers on teasing identity and humor between the parties.
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Sue
Matron Sage Pattern For A Versatile House Frock
Pattern 2335 offers a pleated sleeve and paneled skirt house frock with roomy pockets and flattering revers. Sizes 16 through 44 available. 4 1/2 yards of 36-inch fabric for size 36. Illustrations and step by step sewing guidance included. send 15 cents to Sewing Circle Pattern Dept New York City.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
Quiet Holiday Urged by Cashier Amid Busy Store
In a humorous Answers Magazine snippet a cashierexpresses a longing for a holiday while noting men start counting their change as the store hums along. The manager dismisses the idea as nonsense though the cashier emphasizes the crowding scene.
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Answers Magazine
We Wonder Boxer Backing Self for Fifty Quid
A terse boxing wager scene unfolds with a bold boast of backing the fighter for fifty pounds while a skeptical spectator retorts with a sharp line. The Chicago Tribune style dialogue captures betting bravado and sportive banter.
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Boxer
Struth
Chicago Tribune
Wrestler’s Quarrel Sparks Heated Exchange in Ring
A tense confrontation erupts as a wrestler rebukes a younger opponent mid bout. The exchange centers on a supposed foul and a claim of the rival going down on purpose, drawing attention from bystanders and officials.
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Osborne
Western Newspaper Union
Hashal
OUR Comic
Finney
Ted O'Loughlin
RED Star
Wile
Dtu
Wiatiad
Dinnis O'Flanagani
Tom
Senator Sorghum
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