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Newspaper
The Jansen News
Location
Jansen, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
1
The survey of 13,424 editors shows 5,922 in favor of resuming private man t, about 44 percent, as the nation debates relinquishing government control of the rails by year end. The questionnaire was sent on behalf of the Association of Ugly Executives, presented to President Wilson with his message to Congress.
Farmers and poultry raisers seek better fattening results as new rations are tested. The department of agriculture notes hens seldom consume rough lime, so oyster shells and crushed veins are recommended. A box of crushed oyster shells aids shell formation and other lime sources like old mortar and fine gravel help supply lime. Durval is praised as a gas absorbent to improve stomach comfort when digestion is impaired.
Supply of binders is running short with demand set to exceed stock. Equity Exchange reports few binders left and no new delivery can be accepted this season as harvest nears and is about four weeks away.
The editor’s family gathered for dinner with father J. W. Fast brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Hl Balzer and Mrs HL G Janzen on occasion day amid a cordial family reunion at the home.
A heavy rain and fierce wind hit Saturday evening, overturning small outbuildings and lodging wheat. The electric line failed, forcing oil lamps and candles. patrons in a cinema faced darkness and soaking as lights were out until Sunday morning.
Report notes many soldiers plan to wed soon after discharge and evidence supports this trend among returned servicemen in the locality.
Latest word from the Jacob Bartel family via son David in Phoenix Arizona says Mrs Bartel's condition shows little if any improvement. She is said to be afflicted with a tuberculosis ailment and the Bartels sought temporary residence in Phoenix hoping for betterment.
Clel Shelley recently arrived from overseas service with the 89th Division is said to have undergone an operation in New York City and cannot return home soon. Parents from Fairbury have been notified of the delay while Shelley recovers.
Local land transactions in and near Jansen include P. M. Friesen’s purchase 2 miles north of town at 135 per acre, H. A. Thiessen buying Henry Schmohr’s northeast Jansen property at 125 per acre, and Jansen Lor. Co. with H. T. Fast selling the former John Quick farm to Grant Beam for 8600. Rev. D. A. Friesen acquired an 80 acre farm of Josephine Schultz in Richland precinct at 60 per acre with good improvements.
Postmaster H. T. Fast traveled to Shattuck Oklahoma where he married Miss Hulda Oblander on Monday June 2 at 3 PM. He plans to return home soon and the couple will reside at the H. H. Wall residence.
H F Wiebe of Plymodil, formerly of Jansen now living in Plymouth, slipped on a Plymouth sidewalk last Sunday and broke two ribs. He remains under doctor care as insurers report his condition serious but hopeful. Henry Wiebe of Garden City Kansas was notified and arrived Tuesday. Rev Geo T Thiessen of Meade County visited the News office Monday.
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