Cornstalks as Aid to Farmer in Omaha Mill Plan
Backers of a corn stalk pulp mill argue it would boost local farmer revenue by about 3714 percent. Earl Harding and Fred W. Sargent met 60 Omaha business men with Chicago and Northwestern links to discuss a mill, noting $6 per ton stalk price and ample corn within 50 miles, plus transport, water, and power advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Earl Harding
Cornstalk Products Co
New York
Chicago
Fred W. Sargent
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Cornstalk Company
Sconce
Nebraska Prison Population Doubles From 1910 to 1928
A census bureau report shows Nebraska's prison population rising from 481 inmates in 1910 to 993 by January 1, 1928. The rate climbed from 40.3 to 70.8 prisoners per 100000, with 503 new admissions in 1927 and 931 inmates male-dominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Washington
Nebraska
Census Bureau
Department of Commerce
State Penitentiary
Reformatory
Burlington Aid Sought for Free Bridge at Nebraska City
Advocates for a toll free Missouri River bridge at Nebraska City sent representatives to Chicago to meet Burlington railroad president S E Williamson after repeated refusals by General Manager FE Flynn. They seek Burlington cooperation to withdraw highway traffic competition before proceeding.
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Burlington
Nebraska City
Burlington Railroad
Chicago
S. E. Williamson
FE. Flynn
Missouri
Town name on Woodbine apartments brightens Aurora
The Aurora business men's club raised fourteen foot letters spelling Aurora on the roof of the Woodbine apartments, allowing aviators flying over the town to read the name clearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Woodbine Apartments
Aurora Business Men’s Club
Carload Clover Seed Shipped From Guide Rock
A carload of over 19,000 pounds of white and red clover seed was shipped from Guide Rock to Atchison Kansas. The seed, raised by Guide Rock area farmers, was threshed cleaned and bought in by the Guide Rock Farmers Union, who ship about one carload annually of high quality seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guide Rock
Greater Sugar Beet Acreage Increases Signings In Nebraska
Bridgeport field agent Roy Roseberry for Great Western Sugar signs contracts with individual growers in western Nebraska for this season. Minimum payment is seven dollars per ton with a sliding scale based on production and market price. Contracts are per grower due to Beet Growers association failure to reorganize after a court voided its previous contract. Above normal acreage will be signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Roy Roseberry
Great Western Sugar Company
Nebraska
Beet Growers Association
Sesson
Adams Votes on Waterworks Proposal in Beatrice
Adams village, after seven rejections of a waterworks plan, is set to bring the proposition back this spring. Two years ago a $25,000 bond measure failed by a large margin, but boosters expect the project to pass by tying funding to the lighting system sale to the Iowa Nebraska Power company if voters approve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Beatrice
Waterworks Boosters
Iowa-Nebraska Power Company
Enlargement of Hospital at Kearney to Add Fourth Story
Good Samaritan hospital in Kearney will begin a May extension adding a fourth floor to the existing three story building. Father H Muenstermann says the project will cost about 45000 dollars, bringing total construction to roughly 300000 dollars for the completed structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Good Samaritan Hospital
H. Muenstermann
Pleasant View church to start 12000 dollar improvements
The Pleasant View M E church near Humboldt in Nemaha county plans an early start on a 12000 dollar church improvement. Plans are ready and funds nearly gathered as the project begins.
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Pleasant View
F. M. Deutsch
Oswald B. Wecker
W. L. Dowling
C. H. Stewart
Madison
Hubert M. Michel
Omaha
Southworth Named Cardials Manager Faces Skeptics
Billy Southworth is hired to lead the St. Louis Cardinals amid early speculation on his tenure. Boss Sam Breadon praises his character and resolve while outlining a career of steady rise from minor leagues to pennant-winning outfielder and future manager. Southworth, 35, is described as smart, reflective, and capable of guiding temperamental champions.
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Billy Southworth
Cardinals
Billy
Sam Breadon
Southworth
Breadon
New York
South
Vortsmouth
Ohio
Portsmouth
Cleveland
Toledo
Pacific Coast
Portland
Pirates
Birmingham
Boston
Maranville
McGraw
Bancroft
Braves
Giants
William H. Southworth
Cards
Yankees
Rochester
Cardinal
Baseball World Buzzes With Trades and 1928 Recaps
The note sheet lists multiple baseball moves and rumors from 1928 29 including Hume and Borrelli as Athletics outfielders Notre Dame punter Ed Walsh and his father’s fear, Red Sox catcher Berry coaching at Grove City College Newark fielding 41 players nine outfielders with four in trades Babe Ruth legs question and wheel chair joke Yankees average game time two hours four minutes Dazzy Vance contract talk with Brooklyn and Coveleske signing with South Bend Indians Hafey to wear glasses. Legion tournament regions Washington and Denver for junior world series.
Hawkeyes Plan Waterproof Field Under Hotz Scheme
Omaha lawyer William J. Hotz and University of Town alumnus plans a waterproof field cover for the Iowa stadium. Tall steel masts would support cables across the field to hoist a balloon silk canvas roof, protecting Old Gold players and spectators from rain for next fall’s football games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Hotz
Omaha
University of Town
Hawkeye Athletic Council
Iowa Stadium
Hotz
Carr’s New Job Keeps Baseball Insight in Sporting Goods
Charley Carr, famed first baseman, now runs a sporting goods business full time while remaining a top baseball authority. He has visited minor league meetings to promote his ball, which is already used by the Southeastern, Southern, and Western leagues.
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Charley Carr
Miracle‑era Braves return to form with 1929 lineup
The Boston Braves plan a comeback era with 1914 heroes Evers Gowdy and Maranville back with the club. Judge Emil Fuchswill manage the team and appoints Evers as his assistant while Gowdy serves as coach and Maranville as shortstop, aiming to revive a once great dynasty.
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Boston Braves
George Stallings
Braves
Philadelphia Athletics
Keystone
Evers
Maranville
Gowdy
Emil Fuchs
Rogers Hornsby
Judge Fuchs
Johnny Evers
Hank Gowdy
Rabbit Maranville
White Sox Acquire Autry in Trade for Falk
Martin G. Autry a catcher formerly with the Yankees and Indians is traded to the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Bib Falk.
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Martin G. Autry
Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
Bib Falk
Sporting Souibs Vancouver Site for Wrigley Marathon Swim
Vancouver may host the next 50000 dollar Wrigley marathon swim as a major bid. The news item lists potential site considerations and associated officials, with a focus on event planning details.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Attractive Frame Shingled House Adapted to Small Lot
Designer William A. Radford outlines a 24 by 24 foot frame, shingled five room home ideal for small lots. The plan features a large living room with open staircase, sun room with balcony, double French doors to dining area, rear kitchen, two bedrooms on the upper floor with a bath, and a basement.
Hard and soft woods used for flooring described
The article explains edge grain and flat grain flooring. Edge grain is durable and splinter resistant, especially in quarter sawed hard woods. Flat sawn boards splinter easily, soft woods like pine and fir are common, redwood cypress and spruce appear outside, oak maple birch beech are typical hard woods.
Lime Best Material for Home Wall Plaster
Lime plaster is touted as ideal for home walls due to its smooth workability and unique qualities not found in other materials. The article notes lime’s ease on the plasterer’s trowel and cites the common saying among plasterers.
Finish of Woodwork Is Job for Expert
A reader asks how to handle woodwork that clashes with room color. The columnist advises adapting the woodwork to the color scheme by matching or harmonizing with enamel finishes and varied tints, noting enamels are favored for flexible color options.
All plaster interiors gain favor in modern homes
Textures and finishes driven by lime plaster rise in popularity. Plasterers shape surfaces with tools to mimic period patterns. An emerging trend is all plastered interiors with walls ceilings cornices beams and arches receiving decorative treatments echoing historic craftsmanship.
Single Pane Door Fits Many Architectural Styles
The simple single pane door suits varied architecture with its rich yet minimal design. Builders favor this door for homes seeking elegance through understated detail.
Brass Piping Uses For Full Load Permits And Benefits
Brass pipe allows full load permits with smaller diameter than iron or steel while serving hot and cold lines. The material economy applies to both types of lines when brass piping is installed.
Comment on building code for brick and cement at grade
The speaker argues against running stucco to the grade and insists on at least eight inches of brick work or solid cement at the grade line. This suggests building practice guidance to ensure proper foundation protection.
Woodwork Finishing Tips for Durable Natural Look
A guide urges keeping real hardwood in its natural color or staining to preserve grain. Use waterproof varnish or stains to protect luster and durability. Experts note woodwork influences decor and many seek professional advice.
Attics Transformed Into Livable Living Spaces
Attics are no longer mere storage spaces as insulating board makes them habitable. Heat dampness and cold are kept out and the rooms become attractive at low cost.
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David Hogey
Orchard
Orchard Hospital
Morill Hall
Lincoln
Paul H. Grummann
School of Fine Arts
University of Nebraska
New Mexico
B. J. Staples
F. M. Hall
University Art Gallery
Western
Twelfth
Jackson Streets
Nathan Steinberg
Saline County Court House
Wilber
Shelton
Robert Robertson
Edith Allen
Sidney
Lodgepole
Cheyenne County
Crete
Allied Construction Co
Paxton Memorial Hospital
Joseph Byerly
Richardson County
Lottie French
Falls City
Forum
Northwestern Bel Telephone
South Omaha
Plattsmouth
Missouri River
Henry Schneider
The
Bridge Company
Iowa
Douglas Street
Hume and
Borrelli
Michigan-Ontario League
Charley Berry
Red Sox
Grove City College
Newark
Fred Haney
Indianapolis
Haney
Babe Ruth
Notre Dame
Ed Walsh
Carl Littlejohn
Dick Whitworth
Houston
St. Louis Cardinals
Fort Worth
Paul Wachtel
Everett Scott
Reading
Barry Hinchman
Dazzy Vance
Brooklyn
Charles O'Leary
White Sox
Miller Huggins
Stanley Coveleske
South Bend Indians
Charles
Chick”) Hafey
St. Louis Cardinal
American Legion
Denver
St. Louis
Hawkeyes
Howard Kriss
Ohio State University
Penn
Texas
University of Florida
Bill Duckwalls
Edgar Curry
Gus Fener
Carr
Evers, Gowdy and
Autry
Fred Hoyde
Minnesota
Robert Hickman
Tlinois
Phil Raymond
Baltimore
Frank
West Allis Presbyterian Church
Milwaukee
Wis
Pinkey Mitchell
Larry Fagan
New Jersey
North Carolina
Ted Sandwina
Circus
Shorewood
Japan
Kawapa
Atami Hot Springs
Carl Williams
Wichita Falls
Abilene
Atlanta, Ga
Bobby Jones
Gene
Tunney
Jack Gross
Philadelphia
al Granda
W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
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