Car Starts on Route 1 Stuns Locals in odd incident
On Route 1 a car left running while its owner bought at a P. Friesen store and rolled across Main Street onto a vacant lot. Witnesses reported the engine started without clear cause and no damage occurred. Station Agent Zook and others observed the unusual maneuver.
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H. Aan
Ser
Demi Q Sen
Post Office
P. M. Friesen
Zook
Hooch
Zimmermann
Henry
Telephone Situation Practically Unchanged
The article notes little change in the telephone situation as many Jansen exchange patrons protest the January 1 rate increase. Patrons have paid for future service, accepting the rise as aligned with neighboring exchanges despite general downward trends.
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Jansen Exchange
School Notes From Pawnee City Report Mixed Attendance
Dean Cox entered school at Pawnee City while Mona Hunt hosted the little girls Friday evening. A dainty lunch was served and all reported a fine time. Herman Rempel remains improving and may soon rejoin school. Tena Friesen of District 59 visited Monday. Martha Ratalaff was absent due to illness. Alliene Wade missed Friday because of an eye injury from a fall. Miss Nelson and Miss Brown had dinner with Mrs. J. J. Fast Wednesday. The young folks enjoyed sleighing Monday night.
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Dean Cox
Pawnee City
Mona Hunt
Herman Rempel
Tena Friesen
Martha Ratalaff
Third Educational Rally Held In Jansen
Despite unfavorable weather a decent crowd attended the third Educational Rally in Jansen on Tuesday evening. The program featured vocal and instrumental numbers by pupils, community singing led by Mrs. Ewing Zory, and solo performances that energized the audience.
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Jansen
Ewing Zory
Local Notes from Grant Nebraska Visit and Community Updates
Charley Brockuteyer traveled from Grant Nebraska to visit relatives here. A J Thiessen and John A Friesen were Lincoln callers Sunday. Rain and snow may boost wheat growth. Tanlac advertised as energizing and appetite improving. Mr and Mrs P M Friesen expected at Edward Dealers Convention in Lincoln later this week. Junior Society met at Miss Mona Hunts. refreshments served. Mrs Freedlaid and Louise Friesen visited, Rev Wiens preached in Henderson. Jacob Peters and son Bernhard visiting A B Thiessen home from Canada. Young folks enjoyed sleigh riding despite light snow. D W Buller of Hillsboro Kansas opened a watch and clock repair shop in Reedley. LaRue Davis of Chattanooga weighed 76 pounds. after Tanac treatment, weighs over 100 pounds. Feather renovating business in former saloon building reports good patronage. County Treasurer E L Jenkins seeks re election. second term votes expected.
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Mona Hunt
Freedalaid
Louise of
Lincoln
H. A.’ Friesen
Wiens
Henderson
M. B
Jansen Drug Co
Jacob Peters
Bernhard
Canada
A.B
Younge Tatky
Hillsboro
Kans
Reedley
Hendrickson
California
LaRue Davis
Chattanooga
Tenn
Jansen “Drug Co
Feather
E. Li. Jenkins
Jenkins
Auto License Enforcement To Begin February 1
Officials announce new auto license enforcement will start February 1. A Saturday street count shows many car owners still using outdated or unregistered licenses as county authorities prepare to begin the program.
New Good Roads Projects Approved In 28 States
Federal aid for ninety three road projects across 28 states was approved in October by the Bureau of Public Roads. States with project counts include Alabama 3 Arkansas 3 California 2 Colorado 1 Florida 1 Idaho 1 Kansas 8 Maryland 5 Massachusetts 2 Minnesota 15 Mississippi 6 Missouri 4 Montana 1 Nebraska 2 Nevada 1 New Mexico 2 North Dakota 2 Ohio 2 Oklahoma 1 Pennsylvania 5 South Carolina 5 South Dakota 1 Texas 3 Utah 1 Virginia 12 Washington 1 Wisconsin 2 and Wyoming 1. The longest stretch is 35.3 miles in Calhoun County Mississippi, the shortest 0.9 mile in Stark County Ohio.
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Bureau of Public Roads
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Florida
Idaho
Kansas
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Calhoun County
Miss
Stark County
Western Nebraska Seed Potatoes Certification Standards
Nebraska seed potato growers in the northwestern region report steady prices for certified seed potatoes this year. In 1921 the Agricultural College certified 45 000 bushels grown on dry land with strict inspections for varietal purity vigor and disease free status. Triumph, the dominant western Nebraska variety, meets strong market demand in the south.
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Nebraska
Nees
Nebraska Agricultural College
Brandts Move Back to Former Home Place
The Brandt family trades lands near Jansen locating Jacob Brandt at the former home four and a half miles northeast of Jansen while Doreman takes the current Brandt place east of town. The move ends Brandt farming from the improved property as Mr Brandt nears retirement and may relocate to Jansen with his sons Hermon and Daniel to manage retirement plans.
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Jacob Brandt
Jansen
Doreman
Brandt
Hérman
Daniel
Have your eyes examined A. D. Ackerman Fairbury
An eye care advisory highlights A. D. Ackerman in Fairbury offering eye examinations and vision services for residents seeking updated prescriptions and professional optometry care in the area.
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A. D. Ackerman
Fairbury
Fire at Yume Colorado business district causes injuries
Midnight blaze destroys the main business block in Yume Colorado injuring three firefighters. Fire under control by dawn with an estimated loss of $1000. Origin of the fire remains unknown.
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Block
Yume
Colorado
Simple Glass Cutting Method Described in Brief
A reader describes a basic glass cutting technique using a small notch and heated iron rod. The edge is marked with a groove by drawing the rod slowly along the surface, allowing the glass to snap along the traced line. The method claims the glass will break cleanly along the guide.
Marquesas Islanders Population Decline Metrics
Fifty years ago the Marquesas Islanders numbered over 50,000. Affected by disease and emigration, the community faces a dramatically reduced population today.
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Marquesas
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Marblehead
Amx
Oakland
Cienfuegos
Cuba
Cubable
Alliene Wade
Miss Nelson
Miss Brown
J. J. Fast
Charley
Brockuteyer
Grant
Nebr
A. J. Thiessen
John’ A. Friesen
Brandts
State Bank of
Senta
Henry Walibaum, P. J. Thiessen
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