Jansen Grads and Wheat Freight Reductions Noted
Letters from Katie are awaited on her homeward journey from California. Jansen shows well kept yards contrasting with neglected areas where weeds grow. The state railway commission announces wheat corn and oats freight cuts from 191 Nebraska points to Omaha from July 23. The News expects timely issue despite heavy printing load.
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Katie
California
Jansen
Nebraska
Omaha
State Railway Commission
Fireworks nuisance and Harding tractor scene in Kansas round up
Fireworks nightly since June raise nuisance concerns as Fourth of July approaches. President Harding was seen in Kansas near Hutchinson operating a tractor pulling a binder in a wheat field. The writer notes surprising bursts of law enforcement zeal amid broad community violations and asks about harvest labor estimates in Sunflower State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Hutchinson
Kansas
Sunflower State
Congressman McLaughlin Visits Fairbury To Meet Voters
Congressman McLaughlin holds open hours 9 A M to 4 30 P M this week in the County Assessor’s and Commissioners’ Room at the Court House. He invites residents to discuss proposed or new legislation and to seek assistance with any compensation or pension claims needing resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLaughlin
Fairbury
Court House
Sunday Dinner Guests Across Local Families
Country residents report multiple reunions with Pete Reimer and family D F Ratzlaff and extended relatives hosting meals. Guests include J E Reimer and family Rosa Schellenberg Tillie Wiebe Elsie Mack J J Ratzlaff household Fred Walls Helvey John D Thiessen D H Macks Abr Schellenberg at H Brandt home and others. Dorothy Wegele visited FPatzlaff, Lizzie Friesen from Canada plans summer with Mrs P G Rempel, Anita Dorman assists J J Ratzlaff plowing, Ed Buising hosted birthday party for Lucile with Jello and cake. Evelyn Brockmeyer from Fairbury attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Reimer
D. M. Doerksen
Baby
Pete Ratzlaffs
J. E. Reimer
Rosa Schellenberg
Tillie Wiebe
Elsie Mack
J. F. Ratzlaff
J. J. Ratzlaff
Fred Walls
Helvey
John D. Thiessens
D. H. Macks
Abr. Schellenberg
H. F. Brandts
Fred Dorman
John Beckner
Maggie Rempel
H. G. Rempel
G. G. Rempels
Henry Rempels
Lizzie Friesen
Canada
Meade
Kansas
P. G. Rempel
Anita Dorman
Dorothy Wegele
Fpatzlaff
Ed Buising
Lucile
Evelyn Brockmeyer
Fairbury
Plans for Fairbury School House Nearing Completion
Architects Kisk and McGinnes of Lincoln say the new school house project, estimated at 200000 dollars, will be finished by July 1. Bids will be accepted from builders once specifications are mailed, with excavation for the basement likely to start within 80 days. The school board had expected a January 1, 1924 opening, but the building will not be used for a year from September.
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Fairbury
Kisk & McGinnes
Lincoln
German Immigrant Finds Welcome In Midwest Community
Fred Ackman of five miles north of Fairbury employed a young native born German, 33, on his farm. This first trip to America, eager to stay, follows his service in the war. Financial hardship drove him to seek passage funded by a benefactor here. He says many Germans come to America when funds cover the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ackman
Fairbury
America
Germany
Treat for the Youngsters in the Park
A man on horseback stopped by the Sixty sixth Street gate to borrow and return several urchins to a mother with many children. Each time he handed back a child he slipped something into its hand, a moment described as a rare, lovely Sunday by a regular park-walker.
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Sixty,sixth Street
New York Times
Paxton Nebraska Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Weather
Rev. Wiens of Chicago visited with the P. K. Fast family from Meade Kansas and conducted services. Lightning killed a Jansen cow. A storm damaged H C Flaming’s auto garage and chicken house, killing many chicks. Farewell party for Pete Krause ahead of his move to Jansen. Preparations for Fourth of July program. Nazarenes dividedRed side entertained the winning side at Heidelk home after outdoor games with ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Wiens
Chicago
P. K
H C. Flamings
Nazerene
Reds
Heidelk
Garden City church dedication hosts visitors from multiple towns
Mr and Mrs P K Fast Rev Peter Fast of Paxton Nebraska and Rev Abr Wiens of Chicago stopped for one evening on their way to Meade after attending dedication exercises near Ingalls. Rev and Mrs P Wiebe and family of Hillsboro visited on their way to Hooker Oklahoma where they farm. Rain has fallen recently and spring crops are in excellent condition.
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P. K. Fast
Peter Fast
Paxton
Nebraska
Abr. Wiens
Chicago
Meade
Ingalls
P.& Wiebe
Hillsboro
Kansas
Hooker
Okla
Signs of the Times from Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant
Excerpts quote Henry Wilson on art as power against war and ruin. A 1923 Junior Red Cross piece extols good citizenship and school leadership, urging self-discipline, responsibility, and service to others. A long letter from Peter R describes hardship and danger for missionaries in Ningling amid anti-foreigner sentiment and war conditions in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wilson
Netherland-England Society
Red Cross News
Washington, D. C
Omaha Bible Institute to Offer Five Week Training
The Omaha Bible Institute will run a five week course for Christian workers starting July 10. Forenoon sessions occur at 302 South Thirty-eighth Avenue and evening sessions at Third Presbyterian Church. The program covers all subjects needed for effective Christian teaching.
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Omaha Bible Institute
The
Bible Institute
South Thirty-eighth Avenue
Third Presbyterian Church
Poor Lamp Reflections Likely Raise Lighting Bills
The piece argues that dirty lamp globes and reflectors diminish electric light efficiency. It claims unclean lamps cost the American public an extra ten percent on lighting bills.
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Fhe Jansen News
United States Post Office
Nebraska Press Associatyof
Nebraska Press Association
Country News
Pete Reimer
D. F. Ratzlaff
Ike Ratzlaff
Dr. Leach
Nebraska News
A. B. Flaming
G. B. Thiessen
Dave All
John Krause
Lizzie Flaming
Martha Ratzlaff
Suday
A. B. Flamings
Irvin Wall
Frank Harder
B. P. Ratzlaff
A. R. Isaac
Jacob Jansens
Krause
Pete Krause
Lenora Jansen
Jacob Jansen
Nebra-Kass
Jefferson County
Henrt C. Sieve
Louise Siebe
Fred Vorderstrasse
Jamsén News
W. J. Moss
Louis J. Nutzman
R. E. Garland
Walker
Beatrice
F. E. Sprague
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Sprague
Garden City, Kansas News
Henry D. Ens
Signs of the Times
Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant
Rottersdam
Holland
Dra
Hothie
Lanfeng
Ch. A
J.J. Fast
Nol
Mr. Fast
Kaifeng
Beeg
Ana
Tig
Senday
Linho
Nirgi
Loufeng
Ningling
Av Maier
Miss Baltzer
Liucheng
Bartel
Peter R
John Gerth
Plymouth
Nebr
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