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Nebraska Cooperative Extension Work In Agriculture And Home Economics. Boys And Girls Club Materials : Extension Circular 0-06-2

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

This publication indexes 4-H circulars, forms and other materials used for club organization and management.

Learning To Sew : Extension Circular 4-01-2, Allegra E. Wilkens

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Revised-Discusses all aspects of learning to sew; from proper sitting position to making a simple project.

The Direct-Historical Approach In Pawnee Archeology (With Six Plates), Waldo R. Wedel, Jade Robison , Depositor

Nebraska State Historical Society: Transactions and Reports

The direct-historical approach in archaeology assumes the existence of an analogous relationship between historic accounts and prehistoric data, serving to establish cultural identity under the basis of cultural continuity. In this article, Dr. Waldo Wedel uses the direct-historical approach to review some preliminary findings of archaeological investigations undertaken as part of an early effort to study the Pawnee culture of eastern Nebraska. The University of Nebraska Archeological Survey was established in 1929, led by Dr. W. D. Strong, in an attempt to better understand prehistoric Pawnee culture. Previous evidence existed in the form of A. T. Hill’s artifact collection and …

How To Make A Toy Electric Motor : Extension Circular 7-45-2

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Instructions from the Westinghouse Manufacturing Co. to make a toy electric motor. This toy electric motor is made from inexpensive, easily secured materials. Construction is simple and if instructions are followed, and electric motor that runs can be assured. It is designed to operate from a single dry cell battery.

Showing Meat Animals : Extension Circular 2-88-2, K. C. Fouts

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Gives instructions and suggestions for showing meat animals for 4-H projects.

Water Power Development On The Lower Loup River: A Study In Economic Geography, Ralph Eugene Olson

Department of Geography: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

It is the major purpose of this paper to describe the Loup River Public Power District Project, to show how it is limited by and adapted to the natural and cultural environment and to suggest some of the economic and social effects on the local region. Brief consideration is given to the relation of this project to the broader social and economic program of a wise development of natural resources. Prior to this study, no systematic description and interpretation of the Loup Project has been attempted so far as the writer has been able to discover. Aside from the preliminary …

A Study Of Relief Activities In Seven Nebraska Counties, 1927-1934, Leland H. Stott

Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Research Bulletins

In the present study, an attempt was made to investigate the relief situation in Nebraska. The aim was (1) to determine how public relief funds were administered in the various counties of the state before the beginning of federal participation in relief, and what changes, if any, had come about after the federal relief agencies began to function, and also what volunteer relief agencies were available to supplement county relief in each case; (2) to determine, so far as possible, the actual amounts that were spent and for what purposes, and also the amounts of goods distributed by each county …

Dairy Calf Club Manual : Extension Circular 6-01-2 1937, M. L. Flack, M. N. Lawritson

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

This revision of the manual takes up the breeds of dairy cattle, selection of a dairy heifer for the three-year Nebraska 4-H Club project, care and management of the calf, heifer, and producing cow, the keeping of records, the fitting and showing of dairy animals, and the usual show ring qualifications. It is intended as a guide for 4-H dairy calf club members throughout the three years of their project.

Hows And Whys Of Young Cooks : Extension Circular 9-02-2, Jessie G. Greene

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

It is not only fun to cook but it is a worthwhile accomplishment to be able to plan and prepare attractive, healthful meals. Each 4-H club aims to help boys and girls develop the 4 H's found in the 4-H club pledge. The cooking club project aims to teach young cooks some of the Hows and Why of food selection and of cooking.

Helps For Beginning 4-H Demonstrations : Extension Circular 0-21-2

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Instructions and suggestions for 4-H demonstrations.

A Study Of Farm Families And Their Standards Of Living In Selected Districts Of Nebraska 1931-1933, Margaret Fedde, Ruth Lindquist

Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Research Bulletins

This study of farm families in selected districts of Nebraska was undertaken in order to obtain information regarding the total money value of family living and the proportion of the total used for each of the principal groups of goods. A further purpose was to measure the adequacy of the living provided. The study was begun in January, 1931, and continued through the year 1933. The districts selected included Cass and Fillmore counties throughout the three-year period, and to these Buffalo county was added at the beginning of 1932.

Program Suggestions For County Or Community 4-H Achievement Day; Extension Circular 0-13-2

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Suggestions and ideas for 4-H Achievement Day.

Learning To Cook : Extension Circular 9-01-2, Jessie G. Greene

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Our learning to cook problems will help us to do two things that nearly every girl wants to to. The first one is to have fun while we are learning how to cook, and the other is to help mother.

Summer Clothes For 4-H Girls : Extension Circular 4-06-2, Allegra Wilkens

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H project for making summer clothes and record keeping for all aspects including time and expenses.

The Girls Room, A Place To Live : Extension Circular 11-01-2 1934, Helen Noyes

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Planning for the work in this project.

In order to be eligible for the 4-H Girl's Room project, the member should be 12 years of age and should know the following things about sewing:

1. The tools necessary for good sewing.

2. How to make simple stitches such as basting, running, hemming, overcast, and overhand.

3. How to use the sewing machine.

4. How to make a plain seam, a French seam, and a felled seam.

5. How to make a hem and facing.

6. How to put on a fias facing and binding.

Problems In Room Improvement : Extension Circular 11-02-2, Helen Noyes

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

You are beginning the second project in a Girls Room Club. It is called "Problems in Room Improvement" because in it you learn to select and make articles that will add to the attractiveness of your room. In order that you may plan the work that you will do, an outline is given here of the problems your club will study.

Pictures for a Girls Room

Handmade rugs and chair seats

The comfortable bed

Lampshades and wastebaskets

The reading or writing center

The Nebraska State Capitol, Charles Harris Whitaker, John Edward, Harry F. Cunningham A.I.A., Hartley B. Alexander Hon. A.I.A., Oscar H. Murray A.I.A., Meyer, Strong & Jones, Engineers, Emile H. Praeger, Ernest Born

Conservation and Survey Division

A High Peak of Architectural Progress

Some little while ago there appeared on this page a saying to the effect that progress is a blind succession of events fully exposed only through the agency of a capable interpreter. This issue of American Architect is proof of that contention. The Nebraska State Capitol—to which the issue is entirely devoted—is much more than an excellent example of unusual monumental design or even a symbol of democratic government. It marks an important period in the history of building progress. In many ways the architectural genius of Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue dramatized in this design …

Hows And Whys For Young Cooks : Extension Circular 9-02-2, Jessie G. Greene

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

It is not only fun to cook but it is a worthwhile accomplishment to be able to plan and prepare attractive, healthful meals. Each 4-H club aims to help boys and girls develop the 4 H's found in the 4-H club pledge. The cooking club project aims to teach young cooks some of the Hows and Why of food selection and of cooking.

Winter Clothes For 4-H Girls : Extension Circular 4-11-2, Allegra Wilkens

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Discusses all aspects of the 4-h project for making a winter wardrobe.

Ewe And Lamb Club Demonstration, Problems Vi-Xi : Extension Circular 2-81-2

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Discusses selection and care of lambs and ewes. Provides information in lieu of a manual for the ewe and lamb prject for 4-H.

Meal Planning And Preparation : Extension Circular 9-03-2, Jessie G. Greene

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

To be eligible for this project the girl should have completed "Hows and Whys for Young Cooks". To complete the "Meal Planning and Preparation Project", Problems VI to X inclusive, each member is required to :

1. Score food habits at the beginning and close of the project.

2. Prepare or assist with the preparation of 50 meals.

3. Keep food calendar for 1 week.

4. Meet requirements in each problem as follows: .....

Canning Club Demonstration Problem Vi Meat Canning - Judging Canned Meat : Extension Circular 9-26-2, Jessie Greene

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

This 4-H circular is a revision of the 1928 edition. It discusses the reasons for and methods for canning meat. It illustrates the process of canning and explains the tools used in that process.

Learning To Cook : Extension Circular 9-31-2, Jessie Greene

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

This 4-h circular discusses cooking and learning the best ways to do it. Recipes are included. It also gives some hints on judging the food.

Livestock Judging; Extension Circular 0-16-2

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Description and explanation of the whold livestock judging program.

Canning Club Demonstration Problem 1 Vegetable And Fruit Canning : Extension Circular 9-21-2 1932

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

This 4-H circular is a revision of the 1928 circular of the same number. It discusses the process and need for canning fruits and vegetables. It gives instructions for the process and points out the tools used.

Premiums In Boys And Girls Club Work: Extension Circular 0-10-02

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Lists and descriptions of awards given to 4-H members.

4-H Baby Beef Manual : Extension Circular 2-52-2

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Revised and updated "Baby Beef Handbook". A handbook on the Selection, Feeding and Management of Baby Beef Calves in 4-H.

Hot Lunches Keep School Children Healthy And Happy : Extension Circular 9-51-2

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

This 4-H bulletin on hot lunch clubs is deeply appreciated for the splendid help offered to all teachers in Nebraska who are responsible for rural boys and girls during the noon hour.

Plan I gives the teacher and pupils an opportunity to learn the best recipes and to avail themselves of a most helpful experience in organization. Plan II simplifies the serving of the hot lunch in those schools where all parents are willing to cooperate.

Premiums In Boys And Girls Club Work : Extension Circular 0-10-2

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Lists and descriptions of awards given to 4-H members.

Learning To Sew : Extension Circular 4-01-2, Allegra Wilkens

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Discusses all aspects of learning to sew; from proper sitting position to making a simple project.