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Newspaper
The Jansen News
Location
Jansen, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
4
The item reports a weekly Jansen Nebraska newspaper, editor J J Fast, subscription details, and a note on typographical errors. It quotes an exchange criticizing department store price cuts and mentions Secretary Daniels engaging Roosevelt and Taft in naval policy remarks. It also details a State Railway Commission inquiry to grain shippers about grain stocks and freight car efficiency.
Reports claim a large Mennonite migration from Saskatchewan to the United States is imminent over schooling and language rules. They seek immunity from military service and school supervision, with Bishop Wahl citing a pledge attributed to U.S. Attorney General Palmer, though officials deny such guarantees.
Census figures show Beatrice increased its population by 308 over ten years, reaching 9,664 residents. The town notes that sharing chores like feeding neighbors' chickens highlights daily life amid high grain prices.
A woman loses all her savings when her stocking garter fails in a banked fund incident. A remark notes that banking under supervision matters. The piece criticizes reliance on risky gains and praises honest labor over fast money schemes.
Travel on Route One toward Jansen is difficult due to ongoing grading work. When the grading crew reaches Jansen, the route will add eight to ten miles of newly graded road for the carrier. Potatoes were scarce earlier in the week as high prices deterred purchases, but home grown spuds are expected to ease the market soon.
Mr Wiebe and Mr I H Harms journeyed to Friend Kansas for business matters. The trip involved meetings with local contacts and potential partnerships.
Reedley residents report a new auto garage built by H H Wall and son Herman with Waldo Thiessen helping. N B Friesen buys part of an orange grove to rebuild. The infant son of Philip Thiessen died of paralysis and was buried. church society meetings and a July 4 program prep fill the week.
The Chautauqua at Jansen will start more than three weeks later than last year. Organizers expect higher attendance due to favorable harvest timing and a strong program featuring reputable musical talent and eminent lecturers.
Creditors of William H. Doyle deceased must present claims to the Jefferson County Nebraska county judge on August 1, 1920 at 9:00 AM for examination and allowance. Three months from May 17, 1920 are allowed to file claims. all must be filed by August 17, 1920 or be barred. Louis J. Nutzman, County Judge. F. L. Rain, Attorney.
Garden City Kansas reports abundant rain with wheat mostly standing in heads. Visitors Mr and Mrs J Z Wieber of Syracuse on the move home from Hillsboro seek a new location in the area. Mr Jac Voth mis poured syrup into his Ford and A A Friesen took the car for repair. H R Friesen’s pig jumped the fence but was found.
Public notice in Jeffer son county Nebraska states that the estate of Fred Brock Meyer deceased will be examined by the county judge. Creditors must file claims by August 27, 1920 to avoid forever barred. The hearing is August 28, 1920 at nine o'clock A M in the county court room. (Seal) F I Rain attorney for the estate.
Residents from Jansen attended the Mission festivities in Henderson Nebraska on Sunday June 6 with related conference events scheduled from June 7 to 9. The young son of Mr and Mrs Alex Bier is reported to be improving and the Bier family hopes the quarantine will be lifted soon.
A fragmented reminiscence notes how Albania long featured rugged stone dairy lunches with rock serving surfaces and knives at one end. It contrasts with American cafeterias and cites a veteran business man on genius in commerce. The piece also mentions local weather, travel plans, and stray notices about goods and flowers.
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