Nebraska News Briefs From Genoa to Hastings
Budget hints allot $202,500 for Genoa Indian School next fiscal year per Coolidge proposals. Central Power line extension to supply Kenesaw Denman Shelton and Prosser. Albion votes 559 for Sunday movies 402 against. Eagle shot near Steele City killed a chicken and is on display at a Fairbury garage. Romans 1:XVI on hat draws Nebraska City curiosity. Rivoli and Electric theaters merged in Falls City with Jean Mullin management. Gophers hunted in Gage County with bounties totaled $181 for 1 800 gophers in 17 days. Lyman Bank to open Jan 1 with W J Otto cashier. Rattlesnake threat near Daykin ends with pitchfork. Hastings to host three new industries Berry Allen Hatchery Massey Harris Bick and Co plan early plant. Niobrara island transfer to state proposed. Sioux City South Sioux City free bridge bill eyed at $800 000. Municipal skating pond debated in Nebraska City. Odell brick building cost about $15 000 with Basim cafe State bank and Tincher’s grocery. Alliance church enlargement adds 5000 and gym. Nebraska fair dates for 1929 set Aug 30-Sept 6 in Chicago.
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Nebraska City
Missouri
Burlington Railroad
E. E. Flynn
State of
Nebraska
Niobrara Island
Niobrara
Howard
Missouri River
Sioux City
Iowa
Odell
Basim Cafe
State Bank of Odell
J E. Tincher
Presbyterian Church of Alliance
T. C. Osborne
Chicago
Western Nebraska lawmakers hear western needs at Chadron meeting
Chadron hosts the third biennial legislative gathering for fifteen western Nebraska senators and representatives. F. M. Broome urged changes to theft evidence rules for possession of stolen stock. He also pushed trapping date changes from November to April to aid cattlemen. The group backed a two cent gasoline tax increase to leverage federal aid. Irrigation interests sought measures to curb injunctions that disrupt water allocation during droughts. Park boosters urged 4000 acres for Pine Ridge scenic area and a 27500 park budget boost for cabins roads and facilities.
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Chadron
Nebraska
F. M. Broome
Livestock Growers Association
Sandhills
Nebraska Good Roads Association
North Platte Valley
Drouth
Chadron State Park
Pine Ridge
Nebraska Aspirants Push for New U S Veterans Hospital
Aspirants from Omaha Lincoln Alliance Scotts Bluff and other Nebraska cities urge the U S veterans bureau to build a state location. A hospitalization board hearing led to a committee to report recommendations. Representative Simmons backs central state sites while cautioning against near Missouri Colorado and South Dakota hospitals.
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Washington
Nebraska
U. S. Veterans Hospital
U. S. Veterans Bureau
Glen B. Eastburn
Industrial Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Omaha
Edgar Howard
Columbus
Robert G. Simmons
Kearney
Missouri
South Dakota
Colorado
Lincoln
Alliance
Scottsbluff
Simmons
Seward
Norfolk
Falls City
York
Combination Dairy and Livestock Barn A Modern Farm Plan
An article advertises a 34 by 68 foot combination barn housing dairy cows horses and sheep. It describes separate yet interconnected dairy horse and sheep sections with partition walls, central feed alley, overhead tracks, water cups, ample daylight, ventilation, a hay loft, and a silo for dairy feeding. Mr William A Radford offers free expert advice through inquiries to Chicago Illinois.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ill
New Black and White License Plates Appear in Lincoln
Lincoln Nebraska adopted new black and white license plates with white figures on a black field. Exact shipment counts to county treasurers were not released, but counties received about last year’s totals. Last year 379901 plates issued. revenue reached 3740552.84 dollars. Hundreds in Omaha suffer lagrippe and influenza amid scarce medicines, with some physicians noting outbreak levels potentially epidemic due to heavy snowfall.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Capitol
Omaha
Beatrice Vernon Haddix to Reopen Steele City Press
Haddix plans to restore the Steele City Press in Beatrice after a recent plant destruction. He will install new equipment and expects to resume operations soon.
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Beatrice
Vernon Haddix
Steele City Press
Lincoln University to Receive Estate and Noted Art Collection
The University of Nebraska will inherit an estate valued at 175000 to 200000 dollars along with a premier Lincoln art collection from Mrs. Annie Hall widow of Frank Hall a former Lincoln attorney The collection features paintings statuary and tapestries and is described as one of the most representative in the middle west
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Varsity
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Annie Hall
Frank Hall
Middle West
Southwestern Nebraska Historical Society Formed at McCook
A new regional group the Southwestern Nebraska Historical Society was organized in McCook to unite nine southeastern Nebraska counties. Membership is open to all residents with a one dollar annual dues. The society aims to collect preserve relics mark historic sites and promote authentic regional history.
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Historical Society
McCook
Nebraska
Southwestern Nebraska Historical Society
Half Million Paid Depositors in Lincoln Payments
The guaranty fund commission announced payments totaling 500 756 43 dollars to depositors of 16 banks. Secretary Van S Peterson said the funds came from bank asset collections and that no money has been drawn from the depositor guaranty funds for closed banks in the state.
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Lincoln
Agg
Guaranty Fund Commission
van EB. Peterson
Scretary of Commerce
Peterson
Monkey business as second monk asks what kind of business
A playful exchange hints at mischief with a pun on monkey business. The line foregrounds a humorous contrast between casual talk and a monk character.
Engagement Hint Circles Mamma Vivian and Percy
In a family exchange, Helpful Mamma Vivian reveals a looming engagement to Percy. Dorothy asks if Percy proposed to Vivian or his mother. Vivian explains the question came from her mother who spoke with Percy.
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Vivian
Percy
Dorothy
Singularly bad on court leaves players unimpressed
A quip contrasts a player's performance in tennis with a witty jab about his doubles and singles games. The remark characterizes him as notably lacking skill in both formats.
Stray Stories Snippet Reveals Enduring Love
A short Stray Stories exchange hints at long marriage and ongoing affection. The wife writes letters when apart, sometimes seeking money, underscoring lasting bonds despite distance.
Simplicity Itself Doctor Insomnia Joke
A brief cartoon style exchange features a patient with insomnia and a doctor prescribing an hourly medicine. The punchline suggests the patient will be cured if he stays awake, playing on a literal misinterpretation.
How to Prepare Dead Black on Iron Finish
Instructions describe priming with red lead and linseed oil, followed by a body coat of red lead lampblack and more linseed oil, then a superfine lampblack coat with turpentine and varnish for a flat black. For exterior gloss, add exterior varnish.
Concrete Floors in Fireproof Masonry Homes
A fireproof residence built with masonry often uses Portland cement or gypsum concrete for its floors. The same construction method is widely employed in light occupancy commercial buildings.
Heat Regulator Keeps Temperature Healthful
Experiments by public health authorities show we catch cold mainly from dry overheated indoor air in winter. Overheating weakens nose and throat tissues and makes sudden outdoor temperature shocks harsher. Automatic heat regulators maintain steady warmth, preventing excessive heating and related illnesses.
Gypsum Concrete Floors Cut Steel Needs In Buildings
The article explains gypsum concrete floors and roofs formed by pouring concrete over ribbed metal lath on metal joists. It notes gypsum concrete is noncombustible and about 50 percent lighter than portland cement concrete, often enabling savings on steel if specified during the design phase.
Linoleum Can Be Painted Like Wood
Linoleum floors wear and lose their look but can be successfully painted to renew color. After paint dries, varnish improves the finish and helps protect the surface, making varnish valuable for new linoleum as well.
Window Frame Fit Affects Home Comfort and Warmth
Inaccurate window frame construction lets cold air enter the house. If frames do not fit exactly the frame permits drafts and discomfort for residents.
Home improvements offer budget plan fuel savings
The article notes that permanent home improvements like fuel saving equipment provide quick payback. It mentions these items can be bought on a budget plan similar to other home upgrades.
Interior Doors With Pine and Maple Panels
A new line of interior doors features white pine stiles and rails with figured white maple panels. The doors are produced at low cost with strong construction and adaptable finishes. Veneer production enables economies, with emphasis on selected figured panels for unique natural design.
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News OF State
Genoa
Congress
Coolidge
Central Power Company
Kenesaw
Albion
C. A. Marcellus
William Banahan
Steele City
Fairbury
Rivoli
the Electric
First National Bank of
Lyman
W. J. Otto
Denver
Wyoming
Winford Schmitt
Daykin
Schmitt
Hastings
Bick and Company
Wichita
Kas
Berry- Allen Hatchery Company
Des Moines
Massey Harris Company of Canada
Western Nebraska
Boxstate
Feep
Freep Alley
Litter AtLttv
W. A. Radford
OUR Comic
Little
Hee-Hee
Hully Gee
Toreador
Finney
Ida
Felix
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