Dewey day observed by Spanish American veterans
Veterans of the Spanish American war and families will observe Dewey day at Alliance Country club on May 1 in western Nebraska. Other items note coyote pups found near Falls City, a fatal lightning strike near Cedar Rapids, and local civic plans including Beatrice woman's club camping grounds and cherry tree plantings around Nebraska City.
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Alliance Country Club
Nebraska
Falls City
Edwin Fisher
Joe Vanderwall
Cedar Rapids
the Business and Professional Women’s Club of
Beatrice
Zimmerman’s Springs
Nebraska City
Otoe County
Bridgeport
Lincoln
Odd Fellows Lodge
Lion’s Club
Kiwanis Club
Fairbury Club
Tecumseh
Auburn
Prosperous Creighton Neb plans street lighting and paving
Creighton Nebraska plans an enhanced street lighting system and extensive street improvements after a joint meeting of business men and officials. Projects include Main street paving and graveling side streets. The town reports a valuation around 1.14 million dollars with low debt and a healthy treasury.
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Creighton
Neb
Ren and Lown Ufficials
Wilt
Wwe
County Roads Alliance pushed for Box Butte feeder system
Farmers urged the Insist on County Roads Alliance to improve branch roads in Box Butte county. A mass meeting pledged a program to develop farm to market roads connected to state highways. Commissioners will hear the case, and farmers demand prompt action to authorize work. Proponents say construction could finish in three to four years, serving all farmers with feeder roads.
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Lox Butte County
Fremont Midland Music Festival Draws Large Midwest Chorus
Nearly 5 000 people from six states expected for the third annual Fremont Midland Music festival at Midland College April 27 to 29 Nebraska s biggest choral event features a 250 member festival chorus and a 40 man Fremont Midland Symphony. Soloists include Mrs Hazel Silver Rickel from Salina Kansas soprano Miss Maurine Mason from Chicago contralto Archibald G Todd from Kansas City tenor and Eugh T Rangeler from Fremont bass.
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Fremont
Neb
Fremont-Midland
Nebraska
Midland College
Fremont-Midland Symphony
Hazel Silver-Rickel
Salina
Kan
Maurine Mason
Chicago
Archibald G. Todd
Kansas City
Eugh T. Rangeler
Red Cross Asked To Aid Mississippi Flood Refugees
Omaha chapter of the American Red Cross is urged to send funds and supplies for Mississippi river flood victims where more than 25,000 people are homeless. The Seventh Corps army area will also contribute aid, General Poore said.
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Omaha
American Red Cross
Mississippi River
Red Cross
Seventh Corps Army Area
Poore
Plan Outlined to Raise Money for Old Baseball Players
Dallas club pioneer Joe Gardner envisions funding for aging and ill players via a charity connected to the Professional Players Association. His scheme would tax percentages of World Series revenues and player sales from AA and A leagues, plus a share from BE drafts, with a supervising board including major league heads and President Sexton.
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Joe Gardner
Dallas
Professional Players’ Association
Gardner
See
Sexton
National Association
Oldfield to coach Grange in new auto racing film
Barney Oldfield, longtime colorful auto racing figure, signs as technical adviser and coach to Harold Red Grange the professional football star who will head an automobile racing movie.
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Barney Oldfield
Oldfield
Harold “Red” Grange
Nebraska experts to speak at Red Cloud cholera meeting
Webster county farmers will hear Nebraska department of agriculture experts at a hog cholera eradication meeting in the Red Cloud courthouse on April 26. The event marks the fore runner of a broader campaign to be launched.
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Alexander
Lastings
Robert Smith
Pathander
I‘remont
R. A. Bryant
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Red Willow County
McCook
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Nebraska
Farm Bureau
Cass
Lancaster
Johnson
Otve
Syracuse
L J. Frisbie
Lincoln
Dawson County
Overton
Red Cloud
Neb
Webster County
Court House
Child perishes in Bridgeport house fire
Nellie May Cantley nine months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Cantley dies in a fire that destroyed the Cantley home three miles southeast of Bridgeport Nebraska.
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Bridgeport
Neb
Nellie May
Clarence Cantley
Cantley
College captains named across multiple 1928 teams
Several universities announce 1928 team captains including Bell of Ohio State guard LeCrene from Oklahoma, Vaughn of Yale hockey, Barbee of Harvard basketball and pitcher, Squires of Princeton soccer, Chase of Harvard hockey, Rennard of Princeton hockey, and university policy shifts on varsity letters for pre 1900 athletes.
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Tor
Bell
Erie
Ohio State University
LeRoy J. LeCrene
University of Oklahoma
Richard F. Vaughn
Newton C Onter
Mass
Yale University
John Newton Barbee
Chicago
Harvard
Barbee
University of Minnesota
Iowa
Michigan
Charles Squires
Shanghai
China
Princeton University
Squires
John P. Chase
Milton
Harvard University
Joseph
Rennard
New York City
Traveling Men To Meet At Lincoln
The Travelers Protective Association holds its annual convention in Lincoln claiming to be the largest gathering of traveling men ever held there.
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Lincoln
The
Travelers’ Protective Association
Bumper crop outlook for Wheat region in Nebraska
National farm economist Joseph Mitchell of Indianapolis, visiting Bridgeport Nebraska, reports bright prospects for a bumper wheat crop. He surveyed local combines and farms, and criticized the government's recommendation to curtail wheat acreage.
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Bridgeport
Neb
Joseph Mitchell
Indianapolis
Fremont Chamber Adopts Expansion Plan for Greater Fremont
Fremont Nebraska annual chamber meeting approves Special Committee of 28 plan to expand operations. The package includes a 25 thousand dollar budget increase a trained secretary and constitution revisions under the leadership of Wilson J Reynolds for a broader community growth effort.
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Fremont
Neb
Fre
Mont
Fremont Chamber of Commerce
Wilson J. Reynolds
Marker planned on old Indianola homestead site in McCook
McCook Nebraska the 37th Star Chapter DAR plans to place a marker on the D L D highway at Indianola where E S Hill staked his first homestead now the city site Hill aged ninety three still lives there He homesteaded about 54 years ago and has remained a resident since then
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McCook
D. L. D. Highway
Indianola
E. S. Hill
Mr. Hill
Baseball Legends and Salaries Stir 1920s Sports Debate
Historical notes recount Babe Ruth's record world series work and salary peak near seventy thousand dollars. Articles discuss hit and run origins, player trades, and two heavy Portland pitchers. References cover Ruth and Mack, Ernie Quigley, Amos Rusie, and early 20th century baseball economics and scandals.
Colonial Residence Popular Type of Home in Many Areas
William A Radford, noted editor and author, offers guidance on Colonial residence design and costs. The illustration features a six room, two floor home 35 by 24 feet with sun parlor, breakfast nook, and full basement, noting the style originated in New England and emphasizes simple lines and shrubs for appeal.
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Costtrs
New England
Natural running style proves best for budding sprinters
Dean Cromwell argues against rigid one size fits all technique urging boys to embrace a natural style. He cites Charlie Paddock as proof that success comes from personal fit and champions specialization over broad, constant event switching. He notes risks of burnout from overcompetition and summarizes Paddock’s selective race choices at Pasadena High to preserve speed and enthusiasm.
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Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California
Charlie Paddock
Bud Houser
Cromwell
Paddock
Gromwell
Southern California
American Boy Magazine
Bhoth
Bud Touser
Oxnard
Calif
Bud
Houser
Pasadena High
Fighter Eddie Anderson Earns 52000 Yearly From Ring Fights
Eddie Anderson featherweight boxer earned about 52000 annually from ring activities. He participated in 62 fights over the past year, mostly at smaller clubs, averaging around 3000 dollars per bout.
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Eddie Anderson
Anderson
Notable Jewish Boxers Past and Present Title Holders
The piece notes no current Hebrew holding two US boxing titles. It lists famous past holders Lat tling Levinsky, Ted Lewis, Benny Leonard, Matt Wells, Abe Attell, Sally Smith, Kid Kaplan, Al McCoy, Charley Rosenberg and popular Jewish boxers Joe Choynski, Joe Bernstein, Charley White, Lew Tendler, Joe Burman, Joe Benjamin, Abe Attell Goldstein, S14 Terriss, and Leach Cross.
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United States
Lattling Levinsky
Ted Lewis
Benny Leonard
Matt Wells
Abe Attell
Sally Smith
Kid Kaplan
al McCoy
Charley
Phil) Rosenberg
Joe Choynski
Joe Bernstein
Charley White
Lew Tendler
Joe Burman
Joe Benjamin
Abe Attell Goldstein
S14
Terriss
Leach Cross
Spanish Hacienda Returns to Favor in California Homes
Architects in California favor Spanish colonial hacienda style as seen in the Bev erly Hills residence of Mr and Mrs Fred Thomson. The article cites a revival of Mediterranean dwelling traits rooted in New Spain and notes the tradecraft of wall sizing and papering for authentic finishes.
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California
Fred Thomson
Beverly Hills
Calif
Charles Ray Glass
Glass
Southland
New Spain
Pacific Coast
Sand-Finished Walls Are Easily Papered
Homeowners seek wallpapering for sand finished walls as craftsmen propose methods. Clean sanded surfaces with a brush, then apply glue size made from softened glue and water. After drying, sand the wall again and brush with dust to finish preparation.
Volume of Water Through Brass Pipes Compared to Iron
The smooth interior of brass pipes allows freer water flow than rough iron pipes. Consequently brass pipes carry more water, a difference that grows as rust forms on front pipes. A smaller brass pipe can equal or exceed the performance of a larger iron pipe.
Floor as Expression Highlighted by Varnish Trends
Modern readers see varnished floors as a canvas for personal style. The article argues homes reflect individuality with floor finishes rivaling art forms, noting the mistress of the house can express taste as writers and artists do.
One Now May Employ Tile in the Sunroom
In old houses the desirability of tiling bathroom, toilet and kitchen walls and floors as well as sunrooms and porches is now universally recognized. Tile may be applied to old surfaces as economically as in new buildings.
Creosote Stain Challenges Painting White Surfaces
Creosote stain, especially red creosote, resists paint and will discolor paints applied over it. The stain can burn through coatings, making white paints particularly vulnerable to failure or discoloration.
Finishing Floors to Suit Wood Type and Color
The article advises tailoring floor finish to the material and decorating scheme. Varnish suits richly grained hardwoods to protect and enhance their beauty, while soft wood floors look best when painted.
Homes Reflect the People Living in Them
People reflect their environment and the condition of their homes. Shabby houses depress residents and erode confidence, pride, and joy, turning surroundings into a source of hopelessness and a potential societal liability without Herculean strength to endure.
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Cornhusker News
America
F. A. Long
Madison
Harriet Catharine Long
Traveling Library Service of
Wisconsin
A. P. Kelly
Beatrice Cemetery Association
A. W. West
Kxelly
Omah
Atlantic and
Pacific
John L. Webster
Chamber of Commerce
Julian
Goldenrod
Pavel
Rogers Hornsby
Frank Frisch
Frisch
Giants
St. Louis
Hornsby
Sport Nores
Fresno
Japan
Bobby Jones
Virginia van Wie
Babe Ruth
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore
Providence
Boston
New York
Clay
George Gore
New York Giants
Portland, Ore
Tomlin
Isinney
Sunny
South
Joe Kelly
Chicago Nationals
Toledo Club
American Association
Harry Kmiuse
Oakland
Amos Rusie
Ernest C. Quigley
Hollywood
Mr. Ruth
Fred Frankhouse
Buffalo
Joe Mathes
Frankhouse
Ruth
John McGraw
Judge Landisse
Ty Cobb
Tris Spdak
Charley Hickman
Landis
al Demaree
Tim Hurst
Connie Mack
William A. Radford
William. A Radford
William A Radford
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