Nebraska News Roundup From State Farms to National Guard
ANebraska report shows toll revenue of 11770 for Plattsmouth bridge from January to June. An airplane built on the Frey farm near DuBois, Pawnee county, flies over Tecumseh with praise from a test pilot. Weather brings scattered showers statewide, with Culbertson and Oakdale the heaviest. National Guard training at Ashland in August includes two bands and rifle range work. Injuries from a mowing accident near Riverdale are described, with recovery expected. Optimistic notes on banking and farm conditions highlight bumper yields and strong crops across regions from northeast to west Nebraska.
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Plattsmouth
Platte River
Sarpy- Cass
Turner
Harry Frey
Frey
DuBois
Pawnee County
Oakdale
O'Neill
Burlington
Louisville
National Guard
Ashland
Nebraska National Guard
Omaha
Lincoln Guard
Ernest Kscep
Riverdale
Astep
Nebraska
J. Fitzmorris
State League
Hiarcvington
Nebraska City
Lincoln
Beatrice
Tecumseh
Aurora
Seward
Wahoo
Grand Island
Norfol
Columbus
Fremont
McCook
North Platte
Cura
A. Sg
Anderson
Pest
Red Cloud
Kansas State Line
Tanete
Cochran
J. O’ Carnahan
Chick
Feau of
F. VU. Lowles
di Bion
Mystery Cedar Post Marks Old Oregon Trail Site
The Nebraska Historical Society handles a mystery cedar post marked Old Oregon Trail 1843-5. It sits partly buried near Davis Park and shows clear raised letters with possible wagon marks. Kenneth Mercer found it near Gibbon and it notes where the trail descended from the Platte River and headed west along Wood River.
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Lincoln
Nebraska State Historical Society
A. M. Sheldon
Kenneth Mercer
Cibbon
Davis Park
Historical Society
Platte River
Gibbon
Wood River
L. W. Bayley
Platte
Old Settlers Gather at Davis Falls City Evenings
Readable fragments describe annual reunion at Davis Falls City with veteran settlers returning each year. The event features traditional horse racing and old customs, with attendees from nearby towns and possibly the Alan Cody award noted among directors.
Baseball Notes and Personalities Across Leagues
Umpire Lilly Evans marks 22nd year in the American League. Paul Waner of Pittsburgh leads with 109 hits this season. Ruth complains about pitchers while Gehrig surpasses him. Wally Schang kept a mustache only half a season. A Chicago woman gains a divorce after eight separations, winning in the ninth. A village team once used a paid battery for a big game with a catcher totaling 18 putouts. The AL race might require fresh sides and a new season. Willis Hudlin, a promising rookie, is noted for potential but slow pace. Rawplix, former Giant, is linked to a move to Minneapolis club.
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Duster Gehrig
Babe Ruth
Athletics
Ty Cobb
al Sim
Pittsburgh
Paul Waner
Joe
Groan
Donie Bush
Pirates
Harris
Dutch Ruether
Washington
Reuther
Yankees
Moon
Golf notes and player moves from early baseball pages
Amateur golf humor and player updates include discussants of a Buenos Aires club, list of players like Dickie Kerr and Steve Yerkes, contract signs with Holy Cross figures, and a note on William Carl Mays’ hernia operation with a season impact. The piece blends sports gossip, transfers, and colorful anecdotes from golf and baseball circles.
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le Fobl
William O'Hara
Busines
Babe Ruth Inspires Joe Dundee to Welterweight Title
The article recalls how Babe Ruth inspired Joe Dundee at St Marys Industrial School in Baltimore. Dundee, who admired Ruth and admired fighting, pursued boxing and eventually defeated Pete Latzo to win the welterweight world title.
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Babe Ruth
Joe Dundee
Dundee
St. Mary’s Industrial School
Baltimore
Ttalin
Babe
Pete Latzo
Most Brilliant Bit of Golfing for 1927
Leo Diegel produced one of golf's great reversals at the Columbia club course shooting 29 on the inbound nine to finish six under par. After a 39 on the first nine he bet he could not reach 68 but then scored four pars four birdies and an eagle on the back nine to win the bet.
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Leo Diegel
Columbia Club
Diegel
Waner and Harris Add Hard Punch For Pirates
Paul Waner and Joe Harris boost the Pirates offense as the Buccaneers rely on their timely hitting to steady the club. Harris and Ruether emerge as key bullpen factors while Waner thrives after moving to first base.
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Waner
Harris
Young Helen Wills Beats Betty Nuthall at Wimbledon
Helen Wills England, 16, defeats Molla Mallory after dropping the first set in a Wimbledon match. The schoolgirl shows poise and outplays the experienced national champion, earning praise from Mallory.
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England
Helen Wills
Betty Nuthall
Molla Malory
Wimbledon
Coach Kistler Retired After 31 Years at Penn
George W Axiste has been relieved of duties as swimming coach after 31 years at the University of Pennsylvania. Merriam, a former attorney who coached at Indiana University, will take charge of varsity swimming and water polo starting October.
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University of Pennsylvania
George
Feiwille
VSS
Firgiam
Detroit
Kistler
Remnait
Merriam
University of Indiana
Indianapolis
Newebich
Yale Elects Coxswain Pete Stewart Captain of Crew
Yale selects Pete Stewart, longtime coxswain and senior next year, as captain of the Yale crew after three years at the helm. Stewart, who coxed the freshman eight before joining the varsity, succeeds Capt. F. F. Robinson of New York as one of the few coxswains honored with the role in college rowing.
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Pete Stewart
Yale
Stewart
Ives
New Orleans
Attractive Dutch Colonial Has Unusual and Desirable Features
William A. Radford presents a Dutch colonial style house plan designed as a farm house that suits town or city living. Features include a stucco exterior, a central reception hall, dining and living rooms at the front, a kitchen with a bay breakfast nook and curved seat, a large pantry, an office that can serve as library or study, three upstairs bedrooms with ample closets, and a basement arranged for heating, laundry, and storage.
Selection and Care of Woodwork in Home Finishing
Modern guidance on selecting and finishing doors and woodwork for attractive homes. Discusses wood classes close and open grained, drying and varnish temperatures, paste filler needs, staining types, and proper provincial care of interior and exterior doors including veneer thickness, edge filling, and sash door construction details.
Paint Is Protection for Metals in Home
A historic essay notes how modern homes integrate metal devices that protect and simplify daily life. It highlights coal shutes, external garbage receivers, and foundation package receivers designed for maintenance ease, reducing the need for frequent manual handling.
Chimney Pots Add Decorative Touches to Homes
Chimney pots vary in design from colonial to European styles and can be had in many colors. The decorative elements adapt to English, French, and Italian dwellings, offering a wide choice for home exteriors.
Value of a House Lies in Long Term Usefulness
The text argues that flashy features like elaborate fireplaces and sun porches distract buyers. It says a home's value comes from practical functionality and usefulness over many years, not immediate impressions.
Rust Proofing House Ironwork With Paint
A practical note explains rust forms on iron and steel in homes and urges painting all metal parts. It cites the andirons in the fireplace, the ash pit door, steel window frames, and even the meter box as beneficiaries of regular painting to prevent corrosion.
Care in Choosing Heater for Residence Use
Guidance on selecting a furnace type for homes stresses matching installation conditions. It notes piped systems can be costly and complex, while pipeless heaters may offer more even heating with less stress and expense in many buildings.
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Lality
College of Agriculture
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Semen
Trang
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de Néuclaire
Omaha Indians
Macey
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Winnebago
F. T. Mann
Mann
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Qne
Thomas
Emririmunm
Gen. Dad
William Cox
Missouri
Edith Compton
DeWitt
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Oregon Trail
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Perair
Aulura
Alan Cody
Ans
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Lilly Evans
Ruth
Gehrig
Wally Schang
Chicago
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Rawplix
New York Giant
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American Association
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Rochester Interational
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Proll Yerkés
Portland Club
Steve Yerkes
Swher
Boston Red Sox
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Fort Worth
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Ann
Shand
Harry Heitman
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Joseph McInlivee
Veaplain
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ROMY
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Punch) Knoll
Fhreel Lonrue
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Monte
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Bob O'Farrell
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Ay Eddie
Erahoski
Stik
Lane
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Fant
Chica
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Eitine Danville Club
Kid Gleason
Philadelphia Athletics
New York
Gleason
W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
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