Lincoln’s Biute fair to run eight days in Lincoln
Lincoln Nebraska’s first eight day Biute fair opens August 31 and closes September 7. George S Jackson, fair board secretary, predicts a record breaking year with over 25 000 entries expected before closing dates. Remodeling costs total 15 000 to 20 000 and new entrances and exits aid crowds. Auto racing spans three days September 1 3 and 7 with top drivers vying for prizes.
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Lincoln - Nebraska
Lincoln
George S. Jackson
The
Fair Board
Jackson
Petition seeks 80 thousand bond for free bridge in Douglas County
A petition signed by 41 treeholders asks voters to approve a bond issue of 80 000 dollars as Douglas County share of the cost for a free bridge. The Douglas County Non toll Bridge Association presented the petition to the county commissioners for the upcoming election.
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Omaha
Douglas County
Boulder placed to mark old Nebraska City Trail
A six foot long boulder weighing 4 295 pounds was hauled to a point a mile south of York on the Meridian highway to mark the old Ne braska City Trail. The D A R chapter sponsors the move and will attach a bronze plate with inscription. The trail, used before railroads, remains visible in spots.
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York
Meridian Highway
Nebraska City
Millard Heiress Funds Omaha Church Memorial
Omaha heiress Miss Jessie Millard donates 75000 dollars to the First Presbyterian church to build a memorial for her parents, the late Senator J. H. Millard and his wife. The memorial will contain a Sunday school with seating for 600. Senator Millard was president of the Omaha National Bank at his death.
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Omaha
Jessie Millard
First Presbyterian Church
J. H. Millard
Palmer Findley
Senator Millard
Omaha National Bank
Blair-Missouri river toll bridge progresses near Blair
Contractors report the Blair toll bridge under construction with about fifty workers. Preparatory grading and fill work on approaches stretch on both river banks and a large barge for the pile driver is being built. Nebraska side nearly finished. Iowa side work to start in Harrison county. Nebraska-Iowa Bridge corporation sells preferred stock at 7 percent to Blair and Washington county residents.
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Blair
Missouri River
Nebraska
Iowa
Harrison County
Washington County
Nebraska-Iowa Bridge Corporation
Rifle marksmanship training at Fort Crook for Nebraska and Iowa boys
Six hundred boys from Nebraska and Iowa study rifle marksmanship at Fort Crook C. M. T. C. The program starts with demonstration lessons by officers and proceeds to several days of supervised practice to help each boy become familiar with his weapon and improve his aim.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Iowa
Fort Crook C. M. T. C
Pawnee County Court House Undergoing Facelift
Workmen clean the Pawnee City county courthouse as exterior stone is brightened by sandpaper, and interior refinishing continues with floor relays in several offices. The project aims to restore the building's appearance after weather staining.
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Pawnee City
Pawnee County
State Promised Two Buildings
J S Bartlett, assistant postmaster general, touring Omaha on the Overland Limited, outlined a nationwide 200 million dollar post office building program. He said Scoottsbluff and Central City are practically assured new offices, with Norfolk and Crete to be considered later, and Omaha will receive its due consideration.
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State
Omaha
Nebraska
J. S. Bartlett
Overland Limited
Bartlett
Scoottsbluff
Central City
Norfolk
Crete
Hastings Air Mail Field Land Need Questioned
Hastings government requirements for an air mail field call for almost twice as much land than the city now leases. The present field covers 57 acres with dimensions 1,890 by 1,520 feet, about 2,482,000 square feet, while regulations require 4,000,600 square feet. The land proposition is under consideration.
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Hastings
Beatrice Association Plans Major Building Improvements
Beatrice Beatrice Association Plant Beatrice Extension work underway on the Young Men's Christian Association building in Beatrice costing about 25000 dollars. The gymnasium will be enlarged to include a track and new conveniences while the pool doubles in size becoming one of the largest in the state. Offices and departments to be reconfigured and upgraded. Funds raised by pure subscription.
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Beatrice Association
Beatrice
Young Men's Christian Asociation
Pure
Eastwood farm sale noted near Liberty with $150 acre price
Oscar Dalton buys the Eastwood quarter section five miles southeast of Liberty at $150 per acre. The farm is well improved in a good farming area.
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Oscar Dalton
Eastwood Quarter
Liberty
Norfolk
Timely Hints for Camping Trip Autocamping Tips
Practical advice for the autocamper includes bedding substitutes like newspapers, avoiding sandy soil, a World War era toilet kit, a steel mirror, soaked canvas basins, a short-handled ax, briar-proof clothing, earplugs, waterproofed guy lines, note taking and photography, using wool blankets for sleeping bags, glue and sawdust on shoe soles, a strong short spade, a draft building wood fire, small cooking area, compass use, following streams if lost, unloading firearms, and reducing fish odor in pots.
Ambidextrous Duel Won by the Batter
An ambidextrous pitcher faced a switch hitting batter in a Western association game between Muskogee and Topeka. Paul Richards, a two handed thrower, pitched left and right as Wilson batted from both sides, leading to a strategic clash and eventual walk as Richards varied sides.
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Paul Richards
Muskogee
Topeka
Wilson
Richards
Book automobiles extend library reach to rural areas
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture. Book automobiles operate from central libraries to over 300 county branches, delivering hundreds of books daily across Los Angeles and other counties. Counties like Burlington and Coahoma maintain multiple branches with 350 to 1,000 books each month, supported by contracts and local taxes.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Central Library
Burlington County
N. J
Coahoma County
Miss
Clarksdale
Interesting Squibs of Sport and Baseball Trivia
A collage of sport notes notes 42 Kellys and Kelleys in baseball confirms growing player counts. Tilden and Tunney contrast in literature and athletics while Charley Comiskey plays a historic role as first baseman. Red Smith departs Springfield for Roy Whitcraft. Jimmy Red Smith joins Teoria Tractors. Golf gains Olympic style recognition in France. infielder Cliff Brady moves to Chattanooga Southern. Frank Ulric vows comeback after illness. Willie radio focus shifts to a substitute pitcher and catcher. APBA membership sits at 2425 as amateur tennis debates its status.
Brakes, Belts and Horns Alert Road Safety
An automobile hints column notes brakes squeal on glassy surfaces, advises two wire brushes to remove sand for better braking. A woman invents a red backlight belt to reduce street accidents in England. Venezuela requires two horns per car but three are common, a sign of demand for automotive accessories.
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England
Venezuela
Robertson Still Hits Ball Hard at Times
Davis A Robertson, a 16 year MLB veteran tied to the Giants Cubs and Pirates, remains a strong hitter in the New York Pennsylvania league with a batting average near .500. A former college star and Virginia league manager, he still plays outfield and once pitched as a lefty.
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Davis A. Robertson
New York Giants
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cubs
York
Dave
Robertson
Taximeters Tested on Washington Streets
Ralph W. Smith of the weights and measures section of the bureau of Standards in Washington tested a taximeter on Capitol streets. He found little difference in registration whether the meter was connected to the front wheels or the transmission, but tire air pressure significantly altered the meter reading.
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Ralph W. Smith
Weights and Measures Section
Bureau of Standards
Washington
Capitol
Smith
Emergency transformer hack for push-pull amps
When push pull amplifiers lack suitable transformers, two identical audio transformers can be wired in series to form an emergency unit. Use the junction between secondaries as center tap and place the pair on the input side of the circuit, per Radio News.
Sharpening tuned sets with midget condensers
The article explains sharpening single control radio sets by adding midget condensers across two sections of the tuning condenser. Place the small capacitors on the antenna condenser and in the detector circuit to tune more broadly across the band.
Vacuum Tubes at Risk of Paralyzing Emission
A Radig News report explains thoriated tungsten filaments in vacuum tubes. Thorium on the surface replenishes during normal heat but can evaporate under overvoltage, shortening tube life. proper operation within rated voltage is essential to maintain emission.
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Iig
Seth
Engine stall linked to carburetor fault in Henan notes
Fragmentary report points to engine stalling in Henan due to a faulty carburetor. Inspect cleaner tube for leaks, verify fuel jet, and consider replacing the carburetor if stalls persist.
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Henan
Lhe
Hierotista
Static Foe of Radio Fans Needs Simple Fixes
A guide to reducing radio static explains that atmospheric discharges during storms cause interference, with causes including aerial length, loose connections, faulty transformers, trolley lines, and tube issues. It details steps like proper aerial length, by-passing speakers, and using amperite self-adjusting rheostats or amperite-adapter systems to maintain correct filament current and reduce noise.
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Mars
Radio listeners burn six thousand dollars of power
Radio statisticians measure crowd enthusiasm by kilowatt hours. Arthur Williams of New York Edison says New Yorkers used $6,000 more electricity the night of the Yanney Dempsey fight listening to radio descriptions and reading later newspaper accounts. The extra load persisted until 3 a.m.
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Arthur Williams
New York Eadison Company
Radio News
Domestic Problems May Be Solved by Two Sets
The piece argues radios split into two sets to cater to individual tastes within households. It notes the rise of specialized pages and sections, claims the average family has five radio listeners, and suggests tailored programming could ease domestic tensions and serve different household roles.
V Shaped Antenna Offers Improved Reception Tips
A guide suggests a V shaped antenna yields very good results. Run the wire straight, or stretch from a front corner to a center rear pole and to the opposite front corner. Take the lead in from one end at the house corner for best results.
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