Fashion Blaze and Local Happenings in Fairbury
A lively Fairbury column notes a stylish remark by a Lincolnlady about shrinking clothes, praises Fairbury’s juvenile band of 65 members organized by Prof. Catholy, and mentions a rare rain without thunder. It highlights Free grooming ground in the city park, modern cook setups, and shaded water for tourists. The piece references The Fairbury News and a Fairbury Country House project on an 80 acre tract.
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High Water Warning for Platte River Regions
State Engineer George E. Jamnes warns of unprecedented Platte River flooding likely to inundate adjacent lowlands over miles. Real estate transfers show activity in Fairbury Nebraska as of mid June 1921, including multiple property deeds and values.
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Radium Handling Hazards Highlight Misdirected Fear
Article warns of radium dangers and the need for strict safety: lead-lined gloves and glasses, controlled rooms with slits to direct rays, and careful handling on leaded tables. It notes the element’s terrible yet wonderful power and historical fascination with French researchers.
Decide to Build Today and Own Your Home
The article urges readers to choose home building now, noting savings from payments toward ownership and property value gains. It argues lumber prices may rise, suggesting waiting could reduce benefits. The piece emphasizes tailoring a home to desires and the long-term advantage of near-complete ownership.
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Brey
AYER
Characters: Taken From Life in Uncle Tom's Cabin Era
Topsy, described with pigtails and an ebony face, is cited as a ubiquitous figure in Uncle Tom's Cabin and appears as a fragmentary reference illustrating social perceptions of the era.
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