Nebraska Capitol murals unveil artistic triumph in Lincoln
Special Dispatch reports in Lincoln that Nebraska's new capitol murals by Augustus Vincent Tack will debut New Year’s Day in a reception room noted for its barrel vault. The artwork portrays state life, liberty, education, and the four corners upheld by youth, with emblems of citizenship, history, and divine protection.
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Telegram and North American Newspaper Alliance
North American Newspaper Alliance
Lincoln
Nebraska
Capitol
Bertram G. Goodhue
Augustus Vincent Tack
Marriaze
Luffrce
Itree
Justice
Meares
Babylonia
Judea
Egypt
Greece
Rome
France
England
United States
Washington
Jefferson
Hampton
Franklin
Marshal
Ceres
Vulcan
Ife
Tack
Marconi Victim in New Orleans Run
In New Orleans, five year old Marconi, son of Omar Khayyam, carrying colors of L. T Cooper's Island Farm, won a late afternoon winter race at Jefferson Park. Jockey Tony Pascuma steered Mars to lead late, edging Lancia Farm’s Govons by a nose for second ahead of Dearborn stable’s Chaff. Candy Hog, from H. T. Archibald, trailed in fourth. Over 200 varieties noted.
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New Orleans
Dee
Marconi
Omar Khayyam
Persie
L. T Cooper
Island Farm
Jefferson Perk
Tony Pascuma
Lancia
G Ovons
Dearborn
H. T. Archibalds
How Christmas Is Celebrated Across World Cultures
A survey of Yuletide customs shows England shifting toward American traditions like turkey while mince pies evolve from coffin crusts. France relies on tourists for Christmas cheer, Brazil’s Santa enters by window, and Abyssinia keeps ancient Ark rites. Scandinavian nations celebrate with feasts, gifts, and Father Christmas, as Bethlehem’s processions mirror peaceful winter imagery.
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England
France
Kris Kring
Childen
Brazil
Papa Noel
Santa Claus
Rio de Janeiro
Rio
Scandinavia
Father Christmas
Scandinava
Jerusalem
Jaffa
Watbvnrg
Bethlehem
Jetta
Reindeer Deliver Mails in Lapland Across Harsh Winter
In Lapland sleighs drawn by reindeer carry mail routes up to 173 miles from Karesuando as roads vanish in mud and snow. Posts face hazards from sudden blizzards to river crossings, with one season’s episodes including a postman and animal rescue at risk amid extreme cold.
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Stockholm
Associated Press
Reinder
Lapland
Karesuando
Sweden
Trac
Hhunery
Wales
Hell
Pelnder
Post Museum
Mistletoe Myth as Remedy Across Cultures
The Druids called mistletoe all-heal and believed it cured all diseases. In Sweden a mistletoe finger-ring was worn as a defense against illness in comparatively recent times.
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Sweden
Tuesday Radio Bridge Game Features Four Players
The ninth broadcast in a bridge series features Milton C. Work, Wilbur C. Whithead, John H. Smith of Ridgewood New Jersey, and Ralph J. Leibenderfer of New York. The hand details spades hearts diamonds and clubs for each player with a complete analysis promised in Wednesday Telegram.
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Milton C. Work
Wibur C. Whithead
John H. Smith
Ridgewood
N. J
Ralph J. Leibenderfer
South
Milton C
Work
New York
West
North
Wees
Wilbur C. Whitehead
East
Wednesdey’s
Telegram
What Christmas Bells Are Saying Across the World
A tale of bells from Asia to Europe tracing their origins from stone chimes in China to Russia and England. It notes the carillon tradition in Belgium with its keyboarded bell towers, famed families like the Van den Ghens, and lists major cathedrals with their bell counts while noting Christmas Island’s naming from Cook’s voyage.
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Bridgeport
Asia
Orient
Occident
Belis
China
Pekin
Europe
Kremlin
Moscow
Russia
England
William the Conqueror
Belgium
List
Cations Popular
van den
Malines
Bruges
Ghent
Louvein
Holland
Radio Program Guide Across United Stations
A dense listing of radio broadcasts across multiple stations, detailing hourly programs from morning to late night. Includes music ensembles, orchestras, choirs, soloists, and variety acts. Notable entries feature names like Vincent Lopes Orchestra, Arthur Austerman, and Colgate Hour with assorted musical guests.
Outstanding radio schedule of 1930s network programs
A dense, era-specific rundown lists multiple stations and programs across cities from WOR WEAF to KFOA Seattle. It outlines 7:30 to 1:00 A.M. broadcasts, including Family Party, Musical Album, Gypsies, General Motors Party, and Dance Music, with station call signs, cities, and times indicating a nationwide primetime radio programming slate.
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Waldorf-Astoria
Arthur Aiusterman
Ational String Quartet
oCreative Wonder
John W. Niven
Plysien
Culture Prince
T.sf
Arcadie Birkenhola
Violiniat Aobm
Ant PL Gypsies
Eral Motors Family Party
Rnnela
St. Austell
Badla
Hrendene King
Moon Magic
Vincent Lopes
WIZ
New York
WEAF
Kamin
Hame
WEAN
An Weaf
Manger Orchestra
Iummary
Kiein
Toxy
Hla Gang
Shoppe
Grusvier
Colgate
Alfred W. McCann
Jardin Royal Orchestra
Rosvland Orchestra
Villa Venice
Comnmodore Ensemble
Baston—Kroeger’n Lied
Margaret Widdemer
Rove Saulnier
Marjorie Mack
WNCA
Taitheen Uinta
M—Bradley'n Boasters
Astor Chapeaux
Hynitahla Metollians
Hurbhon Bay Setts
Tillmann
Botertetiend
Earnoft Boulevarders
Dinteh Bros
Elbert Fursiera
Pearingay
Theatre Treview
B.S
Capitol Khuutre
Walter Tantey
WPG
Atlantic City
Melossy Pala
Tmace
WBAL
Baltimore
Inner
C—Ravy
His
WEEI
Hoston
Musicate
Kab
P. Gypsies
General Motors Party
WNC
Boston
WGR
Buffalo
Jenny Wren
Central Motors Party
PUM
Philadelpria
JMCA
Little Symphony Orchestra
Via Gang
Samne
Gypsies
Generl Motors Fenty
Rochester
Koxy
Als Gang
Carlsthns
WRU -Wallington
PML- Bury
WTAG
Worcester
General Motors
WWNC
Aseville
Happiness Girls
MTL
Chattanooga
Uot Springs
Tauk Ria
Arington
Mudie
Lachesonville
Pamily
Ate
Kocitar
Louisville
Sulkin
Morais
SUM
WMC
Memphis
WSM
Nashville
Rosy
Wis Gang
Tweveral Motors
AVCOA
Tensacola
Artiery
Jubilee Singers
PBS
Rgen
Roxy
Wja
New Hampshire
WOR
Hite
WGN
WLIB
Chicago
UENO
Hoodlung
Sperial Productions
Ford
Glenn
WMAQ
WQI
Stevens Orchestra
WLW
Cincinnati
Ban Elm
D.M
Cleveland
Paler
Garren
Columbus
WPAA
Dallas
WOC
Davenport
Des Moines
Wcx-Wir
Detroit
Roay
Bonnie Laddiew
Monn Magle
Sunflower Girl
Dance Orchestra
Fireball
Kansas Ciyt
Motors Party
Nighthawks
Milwackee
T. Gypsies
General Motors Darty
Minneapolis
Omaha
Roxy and His Gang
Progran
Vincent Lapes
San Antonio
KSD
St. Louis
Tulsa
Orchestra
Denver
EFI
Los Angeles
Philiamente Orchestra
KBJ
SMM
Kgo-Garland
EPRO
San Francisco
MMOK
Daner
KPO
KFOA
Seattle
Stanwell Dour
Oy Otis
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Turkey
Milan
Bologna
Siena
Abyssinia
Christmas Island
Pacific
Contain Cook
Christmas Way
Radio Prorwda
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Madio
Merchants' Hour
Dept. of Agriculture
International Bible Students
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