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Newspaper
The Jansen News
Location
Jansen, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
4
The article notes that many will begin shopping and renewals of subscriptions rise as year end nears. It also reports the planting of channel cat fish in the Blue River at Fairbury and a four month wait to learn if any survive in the stream.
Community notice asks residents to call 22 to share local happenings and mail information. The Jansen News seeks contributions from readers to broaden coverage of surrounding territory events and occurrences.
The Kerschner Improved Auto Power attachment for transmission of power from a sapy vehicle was tried at a Lumber Co. on the street last week for grinding feed with a Letz Dixie feed grinder and proved highly satisfactory. The simple setup enables quick power to operate various machinery, valuable to farmers without an engine.
With the Christmas season approaching there is a surge in advertising from mail order houses and city stores. Readers are urged to compare home prices before ordering away from home to avoid overpaying and to boost local merchants.
Arthur Friesen reports heavier investment in Christmas toys and holiday items this season, predicting higher patronage for his drug store. He notes the winter weather presence in the region as mild enough for early bloomers, with dandelions blooming in December.
Paxton residents report visitors from Henderson and Culbertson seeking land and sharing sermons by Prof. Lohrenz. Local families hosted dinners and a birthday surprise for John Wall. A.B. Flaming butchered a hog and the Sewing Society met at Mrs. Thiessen home. J. P. East hauled corn to Elsie. D. A. Flaming improves daily.
Garden City residents host revival services led by Rev. Willems of Canada and Rev. Dick of Hillsboro Kansas as locals share visits. I M Friesen aids I B Thiessen in moving a house, buys a broom baler and seeds, and plans threshing this week while Thanksgiving programs draw large audiences.
Damascus is described as one of the East’s most beautiful cities with camel trains along the Beirut road carrying grain to the sea and goods back from the West. Homs and Hama are noted for grazing and a silk industry, while Aleppo’s bazaars are called primitive and full of charm with wide Near and Far East merchandise.
A roof garden tops a new 250000 Methodist Episcopal church in Austin Texas. Lacking elevation lawns, stewards build a summer outdoor worship space surrounded by a four foot parapet. Electric wall fixtures light the area as movable seats and choir arrangements are added for warm nights overlooking the state capitol grounds.
A wife tells her husband there is a burglar in their home and suggests he should not blame her if money is missing in the morning. The dialogue hints at fear and shifting blame as an ironic moment.
An old practice of offering snuff is fading though not extinct. English writers note night workers ministers and some elderly ladies still use it. The Garrick brand jar survives while the days of universal snuff use have not returned.
First published Nov 29 1923 final settlement and distribution of Henry C Siebe estate asked by administrator Fred Vorderstrasse. Hearing set for Dec 19 1993 at 9 am in Fairbury County Court with notice to interested parties via The Jansen News for three weeks.
Mr Dave Thomas visited the News office Saturday as a business caller. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Peter Harms Saturday. Mrs Siebes sister widow of H C Siebe plans a January public auction of personal property after renting her farm. Mr and Mrs Milton Pottinger Mr and Mrs George Hill and Rev and Mrs Rogers shared Thanksgiving with Vern Gouker and family. Emma Glebe visited Grandma Rohrbaugh Friday eve. Roscoe Rogers spent Thanksgiving in Lincoln.
The young people surprised the Pastor and wife with donations placed on a nearly overflowing table. Attendees enjoyed the gathering and the Sunday School remains well attended. A prayer meeting is urged for Thursday at 7 30 PM and preaching services are invited for all to attend.
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