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Newspaper
The Jansen News
Location
Jansen, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
4
The piece notes weather delaying a test oil derrick, speculates on water’s impact on crops in southern Nebraska, reports no wheat car shortage expected and 5 600 cars ready in the Wichita district, and critiques rising Socialism in 1921. Howe's Monthly.
The excerpt comments on older men marrying younger mates who rob and fool them. It contrasts such cases with faithful husbands who stay true to wives and ideals, noting in wicked New York for every James Stillman there are many respectable citizens and fathers.
James J Hill argues ownership of property and tax payment build character as core civic incentives. He praises saving part of income and warns against spending it all, citing Benjamin Franklin on the difficulty of an empty bag standing upright.
The distressed business and industry seek government help to pull out of the hole, and the nation questions campaign promises that woes are caused by the party in power. The speech reflects political blame and policy hopes as the country debates recovery.
The article notes the birth of a 10 pound girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben K. Fast and that mother and babe are doing well. It mentions J. P. Flaming family plans, visits, and local community events including church notices, a duck roast, and a fish feast. It also covers school meeting notices for district 97 and a historical aside on Puritan fashion regulations.
The Horse Association of America argues that brief demonstrations cannot prove tractors’ long term profitability. It cites crop yields prices and farm income, noting costs of two tractors versus community horse surplus sales to judge long term prosperity and banker input.
Railways announce reduced carload rates for vegetables and melons, including cantaloupes from Pacific coast terminals and intermediate points, to areas east of Chicago and the Mississippi River, effective at the earliest date.
John Fette traveled to Glenville Nebraska last week to visit his brother Fette noting family reunion and travel details in a brief local notice.
The announcer states acceptance of the agency for Lincoln Pure Batter Co and readiness to handle cream. Patrons are informed to find them at the Jon de Buller Creamery building and are urged to patronize.
John K. Friesen departed Tuesday of last week for Battle Creek Michigan to consult a physician about his health.
The yard around the Nazarenes church shows improved upkeep this spring, reflecting renewed member interest. A. J. Thiessen, A. H. Friesen, H. A. Friesen, J. J. Fast, Bernice Thiessen, and others are mentioned with Thiessen driving to Lincoln last Thursday in his car.
H. C. Friesen won the automobile raffled off Saturday evening amid local festivities. Some citizens question whether Friesen’s win adds to his assets or presents liabilities for his finances.
Nick Koop and H T Fast walked most of the distance from Endicott to Janeen after arriving by the early morning train from Kansas City. They deemed the roads too soft for auto travel and chose to return home on foot.
Ongoing drought leaves blue grass pasture west of town very dry. If rain does not come soon, the pasture cannot sustain the current herd, and a marked decline in milk output is already being noticed.
Rome authorities explore converting ancient towers into habitable artist studios with electric light. Artists will act as tenants and keepers of the spaces in exchange for living quarters, despite the towers’ distance from the city center.
The article compares Washington D C as the early US capital with Canberra in Australia being created from wilderness. It notes New Delhi rising on land once crowded with cities and monuments from a powerful empire, highlighting the act of nation building in both cases.
A Spokane company won the contract for a fibrous aerial tramway from the Premish mine in British Columbia to tidewater. The project spans about twelve miles with elevations around 120 feet per mile, and the tram line bunkers and devices cost roughly two and a quarter million dollars.
A garbled OCR passage references Kearney Nebraska and San Loooc, mentioning 127 United States and Alamos investments, Mountain News acquiring Carbondale Colorado art communities, and Carbondale tracts. details are unclear, but the fragment hints at a large set of parcels and development plans amid uncertain conditions.
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