Advocate Paving of Lincoln Way First
Omaha chamber of commerce urges state highway commission to extend new 4 cent gas tax paving as far as possible. The D S D highway between Omaha and Lincoln is the most important road to receive immediate paving. They call for rapid work from the Douglas county line to Plattsmouth and from the county line to Tekamah, plus attention to the Lincoln highway to Columbus.
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Omaha
Lincoln
Columbus
Douglas County
Plattsmouth
Tekamah
Roads Program Set As 69 Million Dollar Plan Advances
Lincoln outlines an annual highway program funded by about 9 million dollars in additional revenue and 6.5 million from automobile tax plus 2.5 million federal aid. Remaining funds will finance new roads while 2.5 million is earmarked for maintenance. fourth cent receipts go to counties. In McCook a $200,000 fire loss hits De Luxe Grocery and Woolworth, with damage to Stoll jewelry and First National Bank. fire started in Wrightstone plumbing shop.
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Lincoln
Roy Cochran
Public Works Department
McCook McCook
de Luxe Grocery
F. W. Woolworth
F. C. Stoll Jewelry
First National Bank
Wrightstone
de Luxe
Woolworth
Hastings Aims to Become Oil Center Within Three Years
George W. Underhill of U. S. Drilling predicts Hastings Nebraska will quadruple its population and become a regional oil hub, likening Hastings to Tulsa and Am arillo as a major field lies within an hour’s ride of Campbell. He asserts oil will cross state lines and fuel growth.
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Hastings
Nebraska
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Wichita
Kansas
Amarillo
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
George W. Underhill
U. S. Drilling Company
Campbell
State Lines
Underhill
Warrant Cashed After Ten Years in Falls City
A county warrant for 4.20 dollars dating ten years back to pay a clerk in a primary election was cashed by County Treasurer O. O. Marsh. The clerk’s name was not disclosed.
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Falls City
O. O. Marsh
Thirteen Banks Pay Dividends Under Guaranty Fund
Thirteen banks under the guaranty fund commission have declared dividends totaling 415 984 11 since March 12. The largest payment was by the Security bank Creighton which paid 55 871 09 or 10 percent on March 16. This liquidated 30 percent of liabilities to date.
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Lincoln
Guaranty Fund Commission
van E. Peterson
Commission
Security Bank
Creighton
Omaha promoter plans Madison Square Garden style arena
Omaha fight promoter Jake Isaacson aims to build an Omaha Madison Square Garden for prize fights and wrestling with 400 seating and 4,000 capacity, requiring at least 1,000 stockholders and preferring many small holdings despite offers of large investments. The project would be funded by small stockholders only.
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Madison Square Garden
Omaha Omaha
Jake Isaacson
Omaha
Rickard
Jake
Omaha Madison Square Garden
Hastings Lions Sponsor Rural Track Meet and Carnival
Hastings Lions plan a track meet and carnival at Hastings College on May 2 inviting 74 Adams County rural schools. The event aims to spur wholesome rural athletics and bring rural communities and Hastings closer through friendly activity.
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Hastings Lions
Hastings
Hastings Lions Club
Hastings College
Adams County
Light Plant At Pawnee Closed After Lease Purchase
Pawnee City light plant shut down after Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Co takes over distributing lines. Local power now supplied from new high tension line from Gage County to Humboldt. Insufficient clearance around new Pawnee substation switches will require rebuilding, plant expected to handle local load.
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Pawnee
Pawnee City
Pawne City
Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co
Gage County
Humboldt
Wahoo backs Sunday movies by narrow 17 vote margin
A Wahoo ballot approved Sunday movie showings by 426 to 409. Other local notices include a Lexington pool hall ban vote lost by 40, a Wymore night school term ending with 14 diplomas to 41 starters, and multiple regional items on farms, aviation plans, libraries, and a hospital site.
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Wahoo
Lexington
Wymore
A. E. Fisher
J. M. Gibson
Charles Mracek
Alliance
Omaha
Eastwood and Kinnett
Fairmont
Giants Batting Tandem Keeps Alive Storied Legacy
The piece recalls historic Giants batteries and highlights the 1920s era, noting how Francis Hogan emerged as a strong catcher and Carl Hubbell as a standout pitcher. It details Hogan’s .333 average with 23 doubles and 10 homers in 131 games, and Hubbell’s midseason call-up and Quick rise during a pennant race.
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Uct
Bresnahan
Snyder
McGraw
Carl Hubbell
Beaumont
Texas
Cardinals
Four Games in One Day Sets Endurance Mark by Johnny Beckman
Johnny Beckman, pro basketball star, claims an endurance record by playing for three teams in four games in one day. He scored 20 points and split results two wins two losses. The schedule included Detroit at 3:10 p.m. loss to Long Island Pros, Union City at 5 p.m. win over Tren ton, New York at 9:15 p.m. loss with Detroit against Renaissance, and Rochester Centrals at 10:20 p.m. in Brooklyn against Visitation.
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Johnny Beckman
Beckiman
Detroit
Islind Pros
Union City
N. J
Trenton
New York
Renaissance
Rochester Centrals
Visitation Club
Brooklyn
Former Frisco Manager Named Navy Baseball Field Coach
Navy announces E T Mohler of Alhambra California will serve as field coach under a new system patterned after the academy football program. Commander Jonas H Ingram says Mohler, former Frisco manager and captain of the Pacific Coast league club, will join Lieutenant Commander William A Hicks as part of Navy athletics. Mohler is praised for developing young players during his California service.
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Frisco
Navy
E. T. Mohler
Alhambra
Calif
San Francisco
Jonas H. Ingram
Naval Academy
Ingram
Academy
William A. Hicks
Mohler
California
Cage Game Too Rough Says Athlete Barrett On Winter Sports
Bill Barrett doubts cage sport as baseball conditioner calling it too tough. He cites a winter in Vermont doing tobogganing skating and skiing as his best year. Alex Metzler of Fresno recalls a 200 mile trip to see snow and reported to the White Sox in fine condition this spring.
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Bill Barrett
Barrett
Vermont
Alex Metzler
Fresno
Calif
White Sox
Baseball notes feature Reds and Robins captains in 1929 season
Hughey Critz to captain the Cincinnati Reds and Glenn Wright named field captain of the Brooklyn Robins. Several leagues consider revival, trades move clubs across color lines, and signings and purchases connect teams from Baltimore to Indianapolis.
Bridgeport Bears Curb Rivalry Off Field At Newfield Park
Bridgeport Bears decide to discourage fraternizing between rival teams at Newfield Park for the coming season. Hans Lobert and President Fred J. Voos push that players focus on winning, not socializing. Other league clubs may follow, while managers stress competitive drive over rowdyism.
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Bridgeport
Bears
Hans Lobert
Fred J. Voos
Lobert
John McGraw
Joseph F. Kraynick
Sporting News
Springfield
Hartford
McGraw School
Luhert
Dodgers Star Dazzy Vance Gets $5,000 Raise
Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Dazzy Vance receives a salary increase to 25000 a year, up from 20000, after holding out for better terms. The deal secures his services with the team through the next season.
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Dazzy Vance
Brooklyn Dodgers
Notes on Sport Figures and College Athletics
A compilation of brief sports notes mentions Florida racing, Reading boxer Red Delp, Stanford star Eric Krenz setting a discus record, Illinois basketball captain Douglas Mills, Minnesota football wrist injuries, Paddock versus Bora sprint styles, golfometer humor, Doe Spears at Minnesota, Michigan captain Robert Chapman, Dr. Haskell teaching freshmen rule basics, Navy's Spike Webb and heavyweights, Iowa high school team counts for boys and girls, with other scattered athletics notes.
Small 24 by 24 Foot Home Promises Comfort and Sunshine
William A. Radford offers free home building advice. The 24 by 24 foot square design features a wide dormer, overhanging roof, and colonial porch. It sits on a concrete foundation with ship-lap siding and a full basement, ideal for small lots or families of up to five.
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W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Washable and Permanent Plastic Wall Finishes
A new interior wall finish made from white Portland cement in emulsion with an oil base offers textures from simple brushwork to stencil relief and murals. It is permanent, washable, fire resistant, and stable against heat cold and salt air. It ranges from grayish white to colorable with oil pigments and can include colored sands for variegated effects.
Quality Siding Must Be Demanded in House
A discussion on siding quality emphasizes board thickness and width. Wider boards require thicker material, with specific cuts for different widths. Wood grade and knot presence affect durability and paint care, and contract specs should require explicit thickness and grade details.
Good Lumber From A Trusted Brand Builds Durable Homes
The text argues that quality lumber saves time and money, stressing the value of using a known brand from a reliable firm. It notes that better manufactured lumber and traceable trademarks improve acceptability in the building world and that modern lumber is prepared more scientifically than earlier homes, predicting enduring longevity.
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United States
East Coast
Keep Kitchen Bright Colored Edict for Modern Homes
The article argues modern housewives should color kitchens to improve mood and efficiency. It urges cheerful, sanitary spaces with washable paint, bright cabinet exteriors, hidden clutter, and colorful touches like red and yellow or lilac and daffodil to reflect personal taste and practicality.
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