Britons Increase Bath Use and Vehicle Washing
The View journal of the American Geographical Society notes a rising English water use from more baths and washing of cars. Brysson Cunningham cites English average around 350 gallons daily versus 100 to 200 gallons in Chicago and other U S cities. Projections expect a 20 gallon rise per person in 20 years, with some authorities predicting 80 gallons daily in 40 years.
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American Geographical Society
England
Brysson Cunningham
Chicago
Cunningham
Faith Versus Adversity in Carlyle Quotation
Reflects Carlyle on faith as an inward force guiding humanity through outward pressures. It contrasts enduring willingness with the persistence of difficulty and the loss of inner strength when labor and want coexist without resolve.
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Carlyle
Why green is viewed as unlucky across cultures
The superstition stems from ancient beliefs that green, tied to nature, evoked gods and spirits. Early humans feared divine anger if they wore or used green, creating the legend that green is an unlucky color.
Proclamation Order Prompts Colonial Survey Challenge 1763
In 1763 Britain's king issues a proclamation requiring American settlers near western waters to return to their colonies and directing surveyors to continue western measurements. The land is set to be surveyed and adjusted under royal authority.
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Britain
Local social notes from Btéele City and surrounding area
Local residents share weekend visits and family news. Earl Dean and family spent Sunday with Ames. Mrs Chester Schramann returns from a visit with her mother Mrs M Robtin Lincoln. Paul Smith enjoyed two servings of sweet corn for neighbors. The Davis and Hamley families host and visit relatives, including trips to Denver and Colorado. Marie and Edna Wehbling finish summer school at Nebraska University and plan to stay at home.
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Marie and
Edna Wehbling
Nebraska University
Monday Night Movie Runs With Free Outdoor Show
Every Monday evening the younger crowd enjoy a free outdoor picture show in Hollenberg. The only restriction is finding room on the truck for transportation.
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Hollenberg
Seriously Injured in Tractor Accident Involving Two Year Old
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs Chester Graham was badly injured when he fell from a tractor. One foot was cut off and only skin held it. He was taken to the local hospital and doctors considered amputation on Tuesday evening. The family has community sympathy as the town plans for next week’s picnic. The note also urges trimming weeds along streets to improve the town’s appearance for visitors.
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Chester Graham
Georgian Bay Vast Waterway and Rocky Shoreline
Georgian Bay is a vast water body covering extensive territory with a uniform rocky shoreline. The landscape features distant and nearby mountains and numerous islands, underscoring its scale and notable scenery.
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Georgian Bay
Great Lakes
Primary Election Returns From Newton Precinct and County
At the primary election held Tuesday Newton precinct reported 226 votes with 135 Republican and 40 Democratic ballots. The roll shows candidate tallies across offices including Governor Republican Warner 53 Ross 23 Toomac 44 Gedney 21 Socrates Cochran 7 Sackason 4, and many others with notable totals for Curtis 64 Jackman 37 and Haddix 137 for Clerk of District Court. County results list numerous Republicans and Democrats for the listed offices and delegates.
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Newton
Warner
Ross
Toomac
Gedney
Socrat—Cochran
Sackason
Freemab Or. Radke
Mrs Elmer Scheele Passes After Surgery Near Diller
Mrs. Elmer Scheele of near Diller was rushed to the local hospital in serious condition. An operation Monday failed to save her. She died Monday afternoon. Wagner Bros. took the body to their Diller funeral home for services and burial in the vicinity.
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Elmer. Scheele
Diller
Wagner Bros
Presbyterian Church Seeks High Attendance for Sunday Services
The Ladies Aid hosted a quilt exhibit on August 3 in the church parlors for about sixty attendees. A varied program featured songs, solos, poems, and a history of old quilts, with refreshment service by hostesses.
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Hec. Andersen
C. C. Clark
Calvin Sampson
Lyle Cassel
Old Quilte
A.O. Outhier
Ruth Gretzinger
Ruth Garrett
Animal Fair
Turkey
Clark
America
Maxine Duis
Anvil
Poer- Butterfly
Floyd Hughes
Nelle Megonigle
Hazel Garrett
Maude Hughes
Hazeldean ~Manning
Doris Outhier
Clara Bracken
Ray Cassett
Oldest Quilt Exhibit Honors Nancy Forsha Patrons
The oldest quilt at the Ladies Aid show is a 146 year old coverlet quilted in 1792 by Mrs. Nancy Phelps. Originating in Northampton Massachusetts, the flax thread and wool lining reflect antique weaving. It will pass to Effie Phelps Evans, the fourth generation.
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Nancy Forsha
Nancy Phelps
Forsha
Allen
Andrew
Asa
Northampton
Mags
Effie Phelps Evans
Young Woman's Guild Meeting Set With Ruth Garrett
The Young Woman's Guild will meet Sunday afternoon at three o'clock with Ruth Garrett. Each member is asked to bring a coveted dish.
Alpha Wiemers Thanks Support After Primary Election
A note from Alpha Wiemers expresses thanks for support during the primary election. The message also notes rain has eased, but the core area needs moisture, signaling concern about local conditions.
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Alpha Wiemers
Local residents listed on sick, visits and travels
Leota Earhart is on the sick list. Mrs. Ella Kerr Babcock and daughter Wealthy vacation in Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Snodgrass were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lester. Mrs. Max Bundy and baby visited in Firbury. Dwight Lowe and Stewart Earhart vacation in Colorado mountains. Mrs. Elwyn Dees and baby visit relatives in Earhart home. Mrs. Agnes Manning returns to Fairbury from visiting Denney relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jackson visit Franzen home. Lucille Taylor takes dramatic post in Geneva. Mrs. Walt Williams of Loveland and Mrs. Chas Voight of Kenosha visit N. M. Fentiman family.
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Agnes Manning
Mrs. Denney
Fairbury
Walt Williams
Loveland
Colorado
Chas Voight
Kenosha
Wisconsin
N.M Fentiman
Local Visitors Return Home After Week End Visits
Miss Marjorie Lou Woods and Miss Arlene Wilcox came home Saturday after a week with their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs I J San Moon. Mr and Mrs Ed Cooper of Fullerton California longtime residents of Hollenberg visited Mr and Mrs Talbott of Melenburg and their niece Mrs EB Cassell and family.
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Marjorie Lou Woods
Arlene Wilcox
I. J. Sanmoon
Ed Cooper
Fullerton
Calif
Hollenberg
Talbott
Melenburg
EB. O. Cassell
University closes summer term returns home for staff
Supt C B Clark and Virgil Bugbee have returned to their homes after the summer term closed at Nebraska University. Miss Mary Anderson is visiting relatives this week before returning home.
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Supt
Clark
Virgil Bugbee
Nebraska University
Mary Anderson
Mrs Grace Palmer and kin visit Clara Deems in Lincoln
Mrs Grace Palmer and her children Mrs Alice Palmer and Mrs Amy Numbers drove to Lincoln Sunday to visit Mrs Clara Deems at the home of her daughter Mrs Beulah Hargle Road.
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Grace -Palmer
Alice Palmer
Amy Numbers
Lincoln
Clara Deems
Beulah Hargleroad
Miss Evelyn Overton Secures Hebron School Post
Friends report Miss Evelyn Overton former Hastings College graduate has been elected to a position in the Hebron schools. The former primary teacher’s advancement follows her Hastings College completion this spring.
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Evelyn Overton
Hebron
Miss Overton
Hastings College
August Bloom Pledges Bright Moss Beds Throughout Town
Flower lovers report successful crop saves from grasshoppers and moss beds in full bloom each morning. For years August flowers have been unusually pretty, delighting nearly every home with vibrant blossoms.
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