State budget for biennium tops forty million dollars
The house finance committee reported a main budget bill totaling 39,638,100 for the biennium with a net increase of 8,511,700. Gas tax doubles to four cents adding 4,514,000 and federal aid rises by 2,950,000 for highways, increasing overall expenditures above 40,000,000. The highway item reaches 5,625,000 with matching increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
House Finance Committee
Weaver
House Committee
Burlington expands rail service to Lincoln and Hastings
The Burlington Transportation company of Chicago seeks state approval to operate Omaha to Lincoln and Lincoln to Hastings lines. Five new 22 passenger parlor coaches are ready at Lincoln. A hearing by the state railway commission is required before service can begin with an Omaha Lincoln run over the D L D highway.
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Lincoln
Burlington Railroad Company
Nebraska Bus Transportation Field
State Railway Commission
Omaha
Hastings
Burlington Transportation Company of Chicago
Want Their Paving First On The List
A boosters meeting favors paving the Lincoln highway segment between Ames and Columbus with possible extension to Kearney. Roy Cochran will attend. Nebraska Lincoln Highway Association president George Wolz cites new gasoline tax funds as likely funding this paving. Work resumes on the Ames North Bend stretch as Union Pacific and local residents reach an agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ames
Kearney
Roy Cochran
George Wolz
Nebraska Lincoln Highway Association
Ames-North Bend
Union Pacific Railway
Beatrice Junior Chamber of Commerce
Don Linn
Cortland
Marysville Bas
Pawnee City
Deshler
T. W. Bass
Bass
Nebraska
Norfolk Izaak Walton
Norfolk Walton League
Norfolk
A. C. Tilley
Lincoln
Roy L. Cochran
Theodore Beste
Obert
Missouri
Falls City
W. S. Mayfield
Brownville
Iowa
Aurora News
Aurora
A. L. Burr
Hamilton County Register
Kearney Kiwanis Tour To Lincoln April 19
The Kearney Kiwanis club sponsors a Lincoln visit on April 19 with at least 300 Kearney residents and their spouses. A special train will arrive about 10 AM, buses will shuttle guests to the capitol, the state university and agricultural college, and Feeder's Day activities align with the trip. The Lincoln chamber of commerce backs the effort to ensure an enjoyable outing.
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Kearney
Lincoln Kearney
Kearney Kiwanis Club
Lincoln
Capitol
State University and Agricultural College
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
Banks Merge At Wood River Grand Island
The Citizens State Bank of Wood River combines with Farmers State Bank of the game place and will operate as Farmers State Bank. The merger follows the January death of Citizens president W L Sprague. Citizens had $25,000 capital, $10,000 surplus, $3,000 undivided profits and $220,000 deposits.
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Wood River
Grand Island
Citizens State Bank
Farmers’ State Bank
Game Place
W. L. Sprague
Hastings club to spend on grounds improvements this spring
The Hastings Cosmopolitan club plans spring work at its Blue River recreation grounds costing about 1500 dollars. Contracts cover water and lighting, road graveling to the clubhouse, shrub planting, golf course overhauling, and a caretaker will be hired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Grandstand Plan Approves Bond Issue for State Fair
Lincoln Governor Weaver signs H. R. 587 authorizing the Nebraska state fair board to issue up to 250000 dollars in bonds due in 1 to 10 years. Funds will build a new steel and concrete grandstand and remodel the old seating over 13 000, with bonds paid from cash revenues.
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Lincoln
Weaver
Board of Managers
Alliance paving program under way this summer
Five miles of new pavement are planned for Alliance this summer. Abel Construction of Lincoln holds the contract. The Commercial club at Summerfield is coordinating a census to attract a cheese factory for the state line town if enough cows are owned nearby.
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Alliance
Abel Construction Company of
Lincoln
Summerfield
Jakie May The Portly Lefty’s Long Road To Major League Glory
The piece profiles Jakie May, a stubborn left hander for the Cincinnati Reds, tracing a career from 1914 in Georgia Alabama leagues to a 1926 peak with 13 wins after a weight loss. It recalls a late 1922 Vernon season with 35 wins and notes a career nearly derailed by an ankle ligament cut by a Chicago spike on Labor Day.
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Jakie May
Cincinnati Reds
Jakie
Newman
Macon
Salt Lake
San Antonio
Branch Rickey
Cardinals
St. Louis
Rickey
Vernon Club
Yankees
Vernon
Reds
Heathcote
Chicago
Walter Johnson
Washington
Coaches Clash Over Center Toss Up in Basketball
Dr. James Naismith objects to Dr. Walter Meanwell proposal to eliminate the center toss up and start play with a pass from outside the court. Meanwell argues a tall center has an unfair advantage, while Naismith defends the traditional center toss up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Naismith
University of Kansas
Walter Meanwell
University of Wisconsin
Doctor Naismith
Wisconsin
Doctor Meanwell
Star Catcher Woodall Poised to Lead Tigers in Pennant Race
Detroit’s Star Catcher Woodall appears to be in fine spring condition and promising to be a tower of strength for Bucky Harris in the race for the American League pennant.
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Woodall
Detroit Tigers
Bucky Harris
Helen Wills Plans to Juggle Tennis and Marriage
Helen Wills says she will continue competing in tennis after her engagement to Franklin S. Moody. She rejects domestic science as essential, citing her tennis painting and writing as priorities. Moody is also active on the courts and the couple frequently plays together.
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Helen Wills
Franklin S. Moody
Miss Wills
University of California
Helen
Moody
Pirates Aiding Suit Over Traffic Collision Damages
Burleigh Grimes and Glenn Wright, former Pirates now with Brooklyn, sue Pittsburgh Casket House for 70349.75 plus figures. Grimes wife Alberta Wright alleges serious injuries from a May collision in Pittsburgh. Damages are requested by all plaintiffs.
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Burleigh Grimes
Pittsburgh
Glenn Wright
Brooklyn
Grimes
Wright
Alberta Wright
Pittsburgh Casket House
Baseball Roundup Shares Signings and Positional Moves
Jake Hurt takes Meridian manager post in the Cotton States league while Roy Hanson, a Cubs rookie, is listed in Chicago. Nydahl aims for third base at Indianapolis, Earl Bennet signs with Davenport, and Robins skipper Wilbert Robinson backs Cubs for NL pennant. Various player trades, trials, and upcomers span leagues from Cotton States to Pacific Coast, with Johnson and Michael named for coaching and umpiring roles.
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Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn Robins
Chicago Cubs
Star Gardeners in Earlier Days Outfield Icons of Baseball
A nostalgic tour of early outfield stars across major cities. Names include Joe Hornung, Jimmy Fogerty, Curt Welch, Abner Dalrymple, Jimmy McAleer, Billy Keeler, Steve Brodie, Donovan, Fred Clarke, Elmer Mike Smith, Eva Lange, and Bill, linked to teams and eras such as the Cleveland Spiders and Pop Anson in the 1890s.
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Joe‘ Hornung
Boston
Philadelphia
Jimmy Fogerty
St. Louis
Curt Welch
Chicago
Abner Dalrymple
Cleveland
Jimmy McAleer
McAleer
Jesse Burkett
Burk
Cleveland Spiders
Baltimore
Billy Keeler
Steve Brodie
Donovan
Pittsburgh
Fred Clarke
Elmer
Mike) Smith
Smith
Mike
Bint
Eva) Lange
Bill
Pop Anson
Jimmy Ryan
Decker
Schmeling to Meet Maloney on Braves Field Card
German heavyweight Schmeling selected to face Jim Maloney of Boston on the Braves Field in Boston early in June. Kampf records indicate a major bout for interests in boxing markets.
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Max Schmeling
Jimmy Maloney
Boston
Braves
Various Sports News Snippets From Pigeon to Boxing
A survey of athletic items notes portholes of horse breeding in Syracuse and pigeon clubs in Boston. It mentions nine Boston clubs, fourteen nations in ski, Yale rowing veterans, and coaches Tad Jones and Mal Stevens endorsing a new fumble rule. It also covers boxers Johnny Kid Williams and Philadelphia Jack OBrien, hockey goaltender Percy Jackson, and other athletic facts from multiple sports.
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Tad Jones
Mal Stevens
Yale
Breaks in Roof and Wide Dormers Give This Home Attractive Touch
William A. Radford offers free home building advice. The Dutch Colonial style described features an irregular pitched roof with wide dormers and a five room, 26 by 22 foot frame house with a living room, dining room, kitchen and two large upstairs bedrooms.
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W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
Wiliam A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Year Round Home Painting Plan Promotes Best Results
The article argues painting can be done in winter or summer, not just seasons. It notes dry weather, above 35 degrees, and frost-free days to prevent peeling. It advises two coats for durability, three for unpainted houses, and planning interiors at 60 to 70 degrees.
Wolf in Oklahoma Drains $1000 Stock From One Farmer
A wolf trapped in Oklahoma reportedly consumed or damaged about $1,000 worth of stock belonging to a single farmer, while other locals suffered sizable losses as the animal roamed the area.
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Oklahoma
Porch Made Livable With Small Touches
Winter ends as spring invites outdoor living. E Helen Dunbar suggests making porches livable with privacy via awnings or screens, comfortable chairs, and colorful intimate touches to give the porch its own personality.
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E. Helen Dunbar
People’s Home Journal
Average Home Buyer Now Around Thirty Six
Home builders say the average age of a home buyer today is about 36 years, down from 43 years twenty years ago. They credit greater prosperity and higher per capita wealth as key factors in the shift.
Child’s Room Decoration Advice
The article advises using soft colors and simple motifs for a child’s room. It recommends light painted furniture and plain wallpaper to soothe nerves and avoid heavy designs, spots, and splashes.
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Lincoln Highway Boosters
Burlington
D. L. D. Highway
Missouri River
Washington Dispatch
Reed
House and
Senate Committee
House
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Saddle Creek
Stromsburg
American Legion Post
Alma
Alliance’s
Sisters of St. Francis
St. Joseph Hospital
Gage County Farm
Beatrice
K. C. Koons
Detroit
Jake Hurt
Meridian
Roy Hanson
Nydahl
Minnesota Athletic
Fred Haney
Indianapolis
Davenport
Mississippi Valley League
Earl Bennet
Wade Killefer
Mission Club
Nelson Greene
Reading Internationals
Muddy Ruel
University of Missouri
Eddie Plank
Gettysburg College
Alfred Jones
Athletics
Ralph Miller
Fort Wayne
Don H. Andrews
Parker High School
University of Illinois
Red Sox
Bill Narlesky
Shreveport
Guy McKinley
Cook
Nelson
Donara
Cy Williams
Burt Shotten
Phillie
Lefty O’doul
Denny Southern
Homer Peel
Chuck Klein
John King
Tyler Club
Roy Leslie
Ernie Johnson
Seattle
Lee Michael
Morristown
N. J
Peck Ward
Schmeling and
Maloney
Syracuse
Massy
Tatra Mountains
Poland
Tappen
Johnny Kid Williams
Nat Holman
Johnny Beckman
University of Michigan
Minneapolis
Percy Jackson
Vancouver Hockey Club
Shuler
Providence High School
South Carolina
Kid Elberfeld
South
Tommy Malloy
Greentree
Miami
Jack O’brien
Belmont Park
Harriman
Jack McAuliffe
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