Northeastern Brazil as doorway to South America routes
The article notes Natal Pernambuco and Bahia as key Atlantic gateways for early transatlantic flights from Europe and Africa. It describes Natal's strategic air and shipping roles, Recife in Pernambuco, and Bahia as Brazil’s historic port, with details on urban layout, trade, and demographic mix in Bahia.
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Pational Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Europe
South America
Cape St. Roque
Natal
Potenghy
Rio Grande Do Norte
Nebraska sandhills forest thinning marks milestone in state history
The Halsey forest project drains two thirds of trees on 200 to 300 acres this winter to allow remaining pines to reach market size. Forester Arthur L. Nelson calls it a milestone proving conifers can grow in the Nebraska sandhills.
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Halsey
Nebraska Sandhills
Halsey Preserve
Arthur L. Nelson
Nebraska National Forest
Halsey Forest
Nebraska farmers reap potential seed corn windfall
A looming seed corn shortage in Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Iowa could boost Nebraska farmer incomes. Wet eastern weather spares Nebraska from drought impact, but high moisture raises frost risk. Eastern seed useless here due to different growing seasons, though some Nebraska fields may not yield seed.
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Lincoln
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Mississippi River
Floods Bring Unexpected Gain to Richardson County Farms
Overflowing Nemaha river deposited three inches to two feet of sandy loam across Richardon county fields, turning wheat land into fertile corn ground. Elmer Coon, longtime farmer, notes his 100 acre tract, once wheat planted with modest returns, has been plowed for corn and he expects record yields.
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Falls City
Richardson County
Elmer Coon
Nemaha
Coon
Hughes Bait Co forms near Niobrara for fishing goods
Nebraska concerns establish Hughes Bait Co to manufacture and sell fishing bait tackle and sporting goods. Members listed are H A Rinder W A Hughes and Claude Hargan. Authorized capital stock is 9996 dollars in 1 dollar shares. Some Niobrara area fishing activity noted and state plans to acquire a large island near the river mouth.
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Nebraska
Niobrara
Hughes Bait Co
H. A. Rinder
W. A. Hughes
Claude Hargan
Niobrara River
Rabbits Shipped From Pawnee City As Snows Hit Market
Heavy snows and record cold in Pawnee County pushed rabbit hunting and sales high. Over two tons of rabbits were shipped from Pawnee City to city markets, many going to Omaha. Prices fell from 8 to 5 and then 3 cents as winter kept hunters active.
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Pawnee City
Pawnee County
Omaha
Frost Damage to Omaha Roads Reaches Higher Cost
City officials forecast greater frost damage this year than last as streets thaw and need costly repairs. State engineers warn outstate dirt and gravel roads will suffer, with chain use blamed for pavement wear. The department plans ice gorge blasting on the Platte and other rivers.
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Omaha
Dean Noyes
Roy L. Cochran
Cochran
Platte
Nebraska and area notes from 1929 round up
Nebraska hosts announce the 35th annual Telephone association in Omaha for February 11 to 13. The state checker tourney runs February 4 to 6 at Osceola with Brookings Funk and Matt Sterup in charge. Arch Stevens of Auburn claims a bantam hen aged 19 with all toes gone. Union Station in Omaha awarded to Peter Kiewits Sons for 3.5 million. North Platte High School contract to E Rokahr and Sons for 240000. North Bend votes to sell municipal electric plant to Nebraska Power for 110000, pending council approval. Sidney News and Sidney Telegraph merge, Telegraph absorbing the News, fifth such merge in western Nebraska. Wood Lake horses shipped to Rockford Ill for slaughter and export. some horses sold in Omaha. Omaha Women’s Press Club announces 1929 writing contest winners. Kearney TB hospital addition contracts by 60,000, with 52,500 let and three-story stone brick structure. Rawlins post 35, G.A.R. dissolves with eight members. Greeley bank movement aims for 30000 capital. Since 1927, Greeley has had no bank after First National suspension. Greeley State Bank closed 1927.
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Kearney
Grand Island to See Major 1920 Power Projects Initiated
Central Power officials announce a 1920 program costing over one million dollars for new construction. A 66 000 volt transmission line between Grand Island and Columbus will cost about 275 000 dollars and serve intervening towns and energy exchange between Riverside and Columbus. Rural line extensions exceed 500 000 dollars. Humboldt plans a 100 000 dollar high and grade school building with a gymnasium and auditorium seating 600 to 819, with bonds approved 368 to 203 and work to begin within two months.
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Central Power Company
Grand Island
Columbus
Supt. C. W. Amidon
Riverside
Humboldt
Guy L. Cooper
Parachute Trumper and March Umbrella Habit
A clipped quip recalls a “parachute trumper” and jokes about a lifelong habit of carrying an umbrella even in March, reflecting a humor tone in a compact reminiscence.
Mocking Exchange About Cold Settling In Body
A brief humorous exchange between Mrs. Grouch and her husband discusses cold settling in different body parts. The husband quips that it never settles in her vocal cords and she retorts that it always settles in his head.
Evidence and Insanity Defense in Courtroom Exchange
A courtroom exchange features counsel debating proof of insanity for a defendant. The bailiff questions the evidence while Counselor Cubicle notes the defendant has chosen him as his lawyer. The dialogue highlights trial strategy and attorney-client dynamics.
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Councelor Cubicle
Jimmy
Endurance in Radio Chat Shares Obscure Echoes
Miss Cayenne discusses the radio microphone’s endurance and fragility, praising its surprising robustness as a symbol of performance and communication in a Washington Star feature.
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Endurance
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
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