Thornton Named New Postmaster at Fairbury
Fairbury June 14 J Lyndon Thornton is nominated as postmaster by Congressman McFel as the Fairbury office seeks relief from Dao Kavanaugh who has served since 10 June. The confirmation status is unclear as the body adjourned with Thornton aged 83 and Kavanaugh 17 years in office previously.
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Fairbury
J. Lyndon Hhornton
McFel
Dao Kavanaugh
Leombent
O. R. Jones
Aplre Assassor
J. A. Ax
Protect The Cows From Flies
Farmers advised to shield cattle from flies to prevent low milk yields. Methods include housing cows in darker barns during heat, darkening windows with gunny sacks, and hanging sacks to brush flies off. Suggested spray mix includes fish oil tar and crude boric acid.
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Tien
Agricultural College
Jeu
Belt of Air Surrounds Earth In New Theory
Early observations suggest a high atmospheric layer extending up to 540 miles above the earth. Abbe Moreaux and other astronomers discuss theories that radio signals travel through this extended air shell, implying a broader atmospheric reach than previously estimated.
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Moreaux
Ill and elderly woman found in garden after heavy rain
Mrs. Mary Behrens III living alone was found lying unconscious in her southwest town garden during a Tuesday morning storm. Dr. Murray treated her for exposure and possible pneumonia while neighbors urged nourishment. Authorities consider guardianship or care arrangements likely if relatives do not assume responsibility.
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Mary Behrens
Dr. Murray
Behrens
Local Notes On Movements And Health In The Community
Arthur and Herbert Sellerick left Thursday for an extended visit in California. Mrs. E. A. Olson and children went to Scandia Kansas to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Brandt spent Sunday with relatives at Henderson. Mrs. Amanda Rohrbaugh went to Powell to visit at the C. W. Rohrbaugh home. Leslie Friesen has been on the sick list this past week. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Leng are the proud parents of a baby boy born Sunday June 15. Mrs. Agnes Isaac is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. John I. Friesen of Meade Kansas are visiting relatives nearby. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Achtemeier went to Lincoln for dental work. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Thiessen moved to Endicott. The H. C. Friesen family of Fairbury and Mrs. K. B. Koop motored to Lincoln. Louise Ruhnke burned her arm when a newspaper held over an oil stove caught fire. Preparations begin for a Children's Day program at the Nazarene church next Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wittler and baby spent Sunday with relatives at DeWitt. Rev. Eckels and family and his father from California spent Sunday with Chas. Deeter.
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E. A. Olson
Scandia
Kans
Dan Brandt
Henderson
Amanda Rohrbaugh
Powell
C. W. Rohrbaugh
Leslie Friesen
John A. Friesen
F. E. Leng
John I. Friesen
Meade, Kansas
F. C. Achtemeier
Lincoln
H. C. Friesen
Fairbury
K. B. Koop
Louise Ruhnke
R. R. Ruhnke
the Nazarene Church
Ed. Wittler
Baby
DeWitt
Hazard
Nebraska
Rush
Chicago
Jansen
Milton Pottinger
Hill
Sophia Heidelk
Beatrice
Minnie
Julius
Wittler
Vern Gouker
Henry Heidelk
Mr. Friesen
Reedley
California
John A. Thiessen
Waldo
Jobo Nider Sr
Public debate on private vs government control of natural resources
The piece discusses private standards versus public governance, citing The Manufacturer and Industrial News Bureau on waste, corruption, and the need for better public conscience. It notes local social items including a Jansen Band concert in Harbine, medical visits in Omaha, and seasonal resettlement plans of families from Reedley and California.
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Saturday Evening Post
Manufacturer & Industrial News Bureau
Watered Stock Net Best Returns
An Agricultural College lecture urges farmers to provide abundant cool clean water for livestock arguing water is essential for digestion elimination and overall vital function. Withholding water harms animals quickly and can cause death, unlike food or shelter. animals cannot drink from a jug or pump.
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Agricultural College
Jansen Band Plans Outdoor Concerts Again
The Jansen Band, absent since H. T. Fast, will resume outdoor concerts in the future. Members are scattered on farms making current rehearsals and gatherings difficult during the busy season.
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H. T. Fast
Jansen
Weather Near Miss as Hail Damages Counties North
Weather conditions remain favorable here as storms last week caused considerable hail damage to northern counties. Local crops escaped, with small grain prospects favorable and no Hessian fly destruction yet despite reports of its presence in many fields.
Bettin Sells Town Property To J E Madden
Bettin disposed of his town property for 2000 dollars with livestock as part payment. J E Madden, now on the farm northwest of town, plans to curtail his farming and occupy the Bettin property next spring. Madden may farm part of K B Koop land near town and Bettin aims to increase dairying on his operations while seeking pasture for his stock.
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Fred Bettin
J. E. Madden
John Calloway
Mr. Madden
Bettin
K. B. Koop
Reception for Rev. Eckels and Family at Nazarene Church
Last Tuesday evening a pound party greeted Rev. Eckels and family returning to Jansen. Dr. R. W. Murray Rev. Drake of Fairbury and Rev. Major of Beatrice spoke brief welcomes. Rev. and Mrs Eckels gave short responses. music sections entertained attendees.
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Nazarene Church
Eckels
Jansen
R. W. Murray
Drake
Fairbury
Major
Beatrice
Jeckels
Thiessen sells Harbine area farm after restoration
A. J. Thiessen sold the Schultz farm north of Harbine which he bought at sheriff's sale. He spent about 600 in repairs and sold for 2100 more than his purchase price, netting roughly 1500. Real estate investments are not always a loss.
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A. J. Thiessen
Schultz
Harbine
Herman Schmohr
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B. W. Medes
Lucas
Lew Shelley
W. F.ym
Dan Kavanaugh
Bsent
Kavanpi
Earth
Outton Bay
Leica Ee
Mary Behrens III
Redbirds
Bermuda
Arthur and
Herbert Sellerick
Agnes Isaac
A. P. Thiessen
Endicott
Rev. Eckels
Chas. Deeter
H. H. Thiessen
Omaha
Thiessen
State Bank of
H. A. Thiessen
Henry Wallbaum
Henry Peters
John M. Nnd
F. H. Nider August Schroeder Or
Charles Siebe
P. J. ‘Thiessen
John Nidert
Fred Siebe
GC. M. Turner
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