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Newspaper
The Jansen News
Location
Jansen, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
4
An entry recorded at the United States Post Office in Jansen Nebraska notes a second matter. The terse notice places the event within local postal records and marks it for archival reference.
This issue completes the issuing of village ordinances recently passed approved and ordered published by the Village Board. Additional ordinances may be added as conditions warrant. Omaha Chamber of Commerce urges Nebraska lawmakers to support funding for subsoil irrigation projects proposed by the Central Nebraska Supplemental Water association in Adams Kearney and Phelps counties.
Drivers found the gravel surface on the Jansen to Fairbury highway offered clear benefits during last week's wet weather. While unsurfaced roads were nearly impassable, the graveled section remained passable.
Jansen stores are prepared for the holiday season as good prices for farm products support strong consumer demand. Local merchants report ample stocks and residents can shop in their home town stores with convenience and favorable prices.
An eastern paper editor notes odd habits of a newly married dame who kneads bread with gloves on. He quips about needing bread with clothing and warns delinquent subscribers must pay up or go without bread as this town faces a hard winter.
Campaign urges early shopping and mailing to support postal workers during Christmas. Readers told to wrap securely and place address in upper left, 80, so misrouted packages can be returned rather than sent to dead letter office. Community spirit highlighted as a key to timely deliveries.
The village council revised and re enacted all ordinances on Friday October 31 1924 and order their publication in the Jansen News week by week until all are printed.
The village of Jansen Nebraska enacts a revision of its ordinances repealing all conflicting acts. Ordinances numbered 10 to 11 are repealed and the measure becomes effective after passage and lawful publication. Passed October 31 1924 by Chairman R W Murray and Clerk J J Fast.
Village ordinance outlines water service stoppage for violations and repairs with fees, unauthorized use penalties, meter requirements, and lien rights. It sets fire restrictions, penalties up to twenty five dollars, monthly billing by meters, and effective date October 31 1924 under R W Murray and J J Fast.
A study finds financial security correlates with emotional well being. Researchers note households with higher savings report lower stress and greater life satisfaction.
Readable bits show a quoted line about a sweet young person entering a beauty shop and a remark on saving the surface. The exact source tone and context are unclear but imply a casual overheard exchange in a 20th century urban setting.
Local residents report illnesses including Flu with Mrs. J J Ratzlaff and Esther Remple both ill but improving. Car updates feature Pete Reimers Star car and Geo A Friesen new Buick. Family visits and moves noted as Isaac Thiessen place hosts Geo C Friesen and family from DeWitt.
Local section reports Fairbury shoppers Mr and Mrs Herman Sixel and son Norman and Rev and Mrs Dumin visiting. Ges Kroetsching family called on Henry Wallodsum. Miss Josephine Omen spent Sunday with relatives. Ben Angus returned from corn shocks in Iowa. Harbine School set a Christmas program for December 19. An ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for health based on liver and kidney cleansing.
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