Nebraska Plans Grand Jubilee in Omaha for 75th Anniversary
Omaha to host a massive Diamond Jubilee from November 1 to 8 marking Nebraska’s 75th anniversary. The festival features parades pageants band contests aviation events a Young Citizens contest with county and state rounds plus a statewide story contest led by Bess Streeter Aldrich. Ak-Sar-Ben Stock and Horse shows run concurrent with rail and hotel plans supplementing agricultural exhibits and free attractions for visitors.
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Omaha
Nebraska
J. N. Shannahan
A. Burnett
University of Nebraska
A. A. Reed
The
State University
Bess Streeter Aldrich
Charles Gardner
H. J. Gramlich
L. I. Frisbie
Ak-Sar-Ben
Ak-Sar-Ben Field
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
Iowa State College At
Ames
University of Wyoming
United States Department of Agriculture
Nebraska State Department of Agriculture
Nebraska State Fair Board
Surveyors Map Missouri River Valley at Rulo Neb
Government surveyors have set up camp in Rulo Nebraska to map the Missouri river valley from bluff to bluff. They plan to stay two weeks or more before moving north toward Brownville while conducting triangulation to locate every valley spot in their notes.
Bindweed Threatens Midwest Farmlands
European bindweed, a new noxious weed in Iowa Nebraska and Kansas, belongs to the morning glory family with a long underground perennial root. It forms a thick ground mat when left unchecked and may become a serious pest as it spreads through farms in 1929.
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Middle Western
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Tragedy on farm as tractor crushes man near Lake Quinnebaugh
Ralph Bradley 34 of Takamah was killed when a tractor passed over his body on the Albert Coe farm near Lake Quinnebaugh. The incident adds to a string of rural accidents in the region.
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Ralph Bradley
Kamah
Albert Coe
Lake Quinnebaugh
Geneva
Dick Markley
Lodgepole Creek
Kimball
Department of Commerce
Blue River
S. D. Sparks
Beatrice
Virgil Rossiter
Lovel Treffer
Ravenna
Treffer
Newman Grove
Arthur J. Weaver
Platte
Boone
Madison
Clay
Adams
Nebraska
Duchess
Shubert
Minneapolis
Grimes
Hamilton
Bridgeport
North Platte
Herman Stiller
Alliance
W. W. Johnson
Kearney Telephone Company
Kearney
Omaha
Elva
Viola Bergeson
Mark Hoagland
Burlington
Goldenrod
Bridgeport Bottling Works
St. Edward
Nebraska corn prospects rise and fall across counties
A statewide forecast shows Nebraska corn yield at about 240.6 million bushels, up 28 million from 1928, with drought and cool weather causing damage in several central counties. Nebraskans see state ranking as third in production, while some regions remain promising if rains come.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
A. E. Anderson
Buffalo
Phelps
Kearney
Harlan
Franklin
Webster
Nuckpllls
Thayer
Jefferson
South Dakota
Water shortage hits crops near Kearney after brief rain
Despite just over an inch of rain, crops in the Kearney area suffer from dryness with corn alfalfa and pastures drying out. Irrigation along the sixteen mile canal fails to supply enough water, impacting farmers from Kearney to Elmcreek. The Central Power company asks the state board to release more Platte River water from Pathfinder dam to ease the shortage.
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Kearney Kearney
Kearney
Elmcreek
Central Power Company
State Board
Platte River
Pathfinder
Plowman Surprises Nest of Rattlesnakes Near Sutton
John Stertz, a farmer near Sutton, plowing a wheat stubble uncovered a nest of seven rattlesnakes. He killed all of them with his spade, including an old snake with five rattles and six young ones. Two weeks earlier he killed a large rattler in the same field, its rattles torn off.
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Sutton
John Stertz
Mr Stertz
Open Season for Male Pheasants Favored in Madison County
Senator John McGowan announced in Norfolk an effort to secure an open season for male pheasants in Madison County next fall. He met with County Commissioner Fred Terry who indicated willingness to open pheasant shooting if sportsmen want it. McGowan and supporters plan to meet the Madison County board soon as pheasants are very numerous in the county.
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Norfolk
John
McGowan
Orfolk
Madison County
Fred Terry
Ister
Terry
Madison
Omaha Adopts Fireworks Ban
A city committee in Omaha approves a strict fireworks ban adopted unanimously. The ordinance forbids handling fireworks in Omaha except for transportation and does not restrict commerce in fireworks.
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Omaha
Tourists Visit Nebraska Capitol On Burlington Train
More than 150 travelers from across the United States joined the American Express Burlington tour to Lincoln. The sixth Lincoln visit of the summer, with two more tours planned, drew passengers from Chicago New York Baltimore Atlanta and Los Angeles. The eight tours will have brought over 1,200 sightseers to Lincoln this season.
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Nebraska Capitol
Lincoln
United States
American Express
Burlington
Chicago
New York
Baltimore
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Fresh corn cooking guide and succotash recipe
USDA guidance explains boiling corn on the cob, roasting or steaming methods, and using corn in succotash with lima beans. The bulletin provides a tested recipe for succotash with beans and corn, plus other serving ideas like cornbread and corn dishes.
Pineapple Sherbet Recipe From Home Economics Notes
A pineapple sherbet method with lemon juice egg white and sugar yields a smooth cool dessert. Instructions include selecting ripened fruit, juicing, mixing, straining, and freezing with ice and salt to create about 1.5 quarts of sherbet.
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Bureau of Home Economics
Self Help Bib Design for Toddlers by USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture’s bureau of home economics proposes a self manage bib to train children in dressing. It describes materials like ratine and Japanese cotton crepe, colors, and a secure neck binding using rings. a two year old can operate it without aid and patterns are not sold by the bureau.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Bureau
United States Bureau of Home Economics
Washington
Stuffed Tomatoes From USDA Bureau of Home Economics
Large firm tomatoes are hollowed to form cups for a stuffing of salt pork bread crumbs parsley onion and celery seed. The pulp is mixed with the seasoned crumbs and pork then filled into the tomato cups topped with buttered crumbs and baked until tender and browned.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Household Hints on Meal Prep and Food Care
Careful planning reduces cooking time and improves flavor. Salt fish inside and out before stuffing for best taste. Plan the family menu with an egg yolk for babies under two and a whole egg for others. Boil vegetables until just tender to preserve flavor color and texture.
Poultry Pays Good Profits With Proper Housing and Care
Farmers are urged to invest in poultry as a quick, low-labor source of profit. William A. Radford offers free advice on poultry housing, emphasizing proper stock, clean conditions, and a well designed 14 by 14 foot house with movable nests, easy cleaning, and ample daylight.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Navenue
Chicago
Ill
Fireplace Must Have Color to Be Real Joy
The article advises matching rough red brick fireplaces with lighter furnishings by placing a small variegated red rug in front of the hearth. The rug adds color and texture to create a more substantial base and integrate the brick with the room’s decor.
Rug Selection Promises Comfort and Colorful Textures
A discussion notes many small oriental rugs offer the desired color and texture. The sense of rightness from using such a rug is said to compensate for its cost.
Japanese Set Example on Exhibiting Art
The article praises Japanese home art displays showing simplicity and restraint. It notes they keep treasures in store closets and view only two or three related subjects at once. Objects like a vase stand and kakemona form harmonious arrangements that delight the eye.
Color of Woodwork in Decorative Schemes
The choice of wood for window and door trim influences the finished look. Oak, cypress, maple, or laurel wood with a fine grain benefits from a waterproof varnish to enhance luster and bring out the grain.
World bathroom fashion trend linked to U S survey in Woman's Home Companion
The piece argues that United States trends are shaping global bathroom style and use. It quotes Hazel Rawson Cades on baths becoming central, stylish fixtures, and entertaining bath experiences with colors, décor, and accessories while noting social implications and evolving norms.
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United States
Woman’s Home Companion
Hazel Rawson Cades
Asset Resale Value in Brick Homes
In brick homes resale value stands out as a significant asset. Brick construction tends to attract buyers, offering durability and lower maintenance. The material can enhance curb appeal and long term resale appeal.
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Cornhusker State
Pathfinder Dam
Stella
Farmers’ Bulletin
Tbs
W. A. Radford
Birp Poultry
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