Nebraska has 1 200 lakes and long river system
Nebraska Riding Drouth Sufferers With 36 Carloads of Wheat Corn and Produce reports Nebraska hosts about 1 200 lakes mainly in the sandhills aiding cattle raising. Missouri River is Nebraska’s largest river with tributaries Niobrara Platte Nemaha. The Platte is often dry in summer but swells during snowmelt irrigation and power sites exist at Kearney Gothenburg.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Texas
Game, Forestation and Parks Commission
Missouri
Niobrara
Platte
Nemaha
Snake River
Valentine
Schlagle Falls
Schlagle Creek
Stiward Falls
Sears Falls
Parry Falls
Smith Falls
Nebraska River
Kearney
Gothenburg
Elkhorn
Seward
Kansas Line
Kansas
State Sends 36 Carloads of Food to Dreary South Aid
Lincoln Nebraska is among two states contributing large carload shipments to drought stricken areas in the south and mid west. Nebraska sent 36 carloads of flour corn and wheat plus mixed produce and one community shipped a carload of live poultry. Colorado leads with 43 carloads mainly beans potatoes onions and flour. Other totals include Iowa 12 carloads Minnesota 1 carload Oregon 1 carload Michigan 1 carload South Carolina 1 carload and Florida 11 carloads among others.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
South
Mid-West
Red Cross
Colorado
Iowa
Idaho
Florida
California
Minnesota
Oregon
Michigan
South Carolina
Gas Franchise Approved for North Central Gas
Citizens of Scottsbluff vote 944 to 47 to grant a natural gas franchise to North Central Gas of Casper Wyoming, a Columbia Gas and Electric subsidiary. Company reps say construction will start now on a project costing over five million dollars to pipe gas from Muskrat field near Casper, with a line already reaching Glenrock and another main to be parallel. The project aims for completion in November.
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Scottsbluffs
Scottsbluff
North Central Gas Company
Casper
Wyo
Columbia Gas and Electric Company of
New York
Muskrat Field
Glenrock
State Donates 30000 Pounds of Fish to Omaha Families
The State Game Forestation and Parks Commission donated 30000 pounds of carp from Moonlake Brown county to 2000 Omaha families and local charities. Frank B. O Connell secretary announced the donation. Northwestern railroad provided a free car to ship the fish to Omaha for distribution by local institutions.
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Omaha
State Game, Forestation and Parks Commission
Frank B. O’connell
Moonlake
Brown County
Northwestern Railroad
Nebraska Farm Valuation Dip Revealed by Census
Preliminary farm census figures show Nebraska land and buildings valued at 2.499 billion dollars, down from 1920 and 1925. The number of farms stands at 129,432 with 44,740,525 acres in cultivation, marking a 2 million acre rise over ten years and larger farm sizes.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Teachers association Buys Residence Opposite Capitol
Nebraska State Teachers' association announced purchase of a large residence opposite the state capitol to serve as the state headquarters. Falls City street scene showed a prairie schooner with livestock traveling south in no rush. A Geneva Signal photo noted 100 bushels per acre from A. F. Garbe farm north of Grafton in 1929 on 50 irrigated acres formerly mill ponded. land once eight feet under water fifty years ago.
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Nebraska State Teachers’ Association
State Capitol
Falls City
Geneva
Grafton
A. F. Garbe
Nebraska and Florida governors exchange citrus greeting
Nebraska Governor Bryan replies to Florida Governor Doyle E Carlton with notes on Florida's citrus bounty and Nebraska's ample grain and meat supplies. The exchange underscores each state's agricultural strengths and cooperation.
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Nebraska
Doyle E. Carlton
Florida
Bryan
Lyons Farmers' Union Sets Pay for Farm Labor
Thirty five farmers answered a call for a meeting to set next year’s farm labor wages. After discussion the union decided experienced workers will receive 45 dollars a month plus room and board while inexperienced workers get 40 dollars a month with room and board.
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Lyons Farmers’ Union
Brown County Carp Run Breaks Daily Record
A force of men are at work near Moon Lake for the state commission. They removed four tons of carp and on the 17th landed better than a carload for the day. The carp are running smaller than in previous years.
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Moon Lake
Brown County
Nebraska Vehicle Registrations Rise In 1930
A Department of Public Works survey shows 426,974 licensed vehicles in Nebraska for 1930, up from 419,198 in 1929. Most counties gained, though a few fell. Douglas County registered 55,590 cars, a gain of percent, while Lancaster County rose 18 percent to 31,152 registrations.
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Nebraska
Department of Public Works
Douglas County
Lancaster
Winter trapping near Falls City yields diverse pelts
Albert Last reports trapping nine Brer Red Foxes near Falls City this winter. Southeast state trappers note extensive trapping despite mild weather. Mink raccoon and muskrat pelts dominate the market this season with varying pelt quality according to furriers and trappers.
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Brer Red Fox
Albert Last
Falls City
Last
Valley resident wins third in national yard and garden contest
Mrs. Fritz R. Akerlund of Valley secure third place in a national contest for homes where work was done by hired labor. Two prior winners hailed from the Pacific coast, Otto Wilson of Waterloo earned honorable mention in a class for owner completed work. Local contest was sponsored by civic groups and the Valley Enterprise.
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Fritz R. Akerlund
Valley
Pacific Coast
Otto Wilson
Waterloo
Valley Enterprise
Omaha Population by Age From 1930 Census Report
The census bureau reports Omaha's total population 214 006 with 3 131 persons aged 75 plus and 8 658 aged 65 to 74. Under 5 years total 17 514 and 5 to 9 years 19 071. 10 to 14 years 17 212. 15 to 19 years 17 768. 20 to 24 years 19 357. 25 to 29 years 18 545. 30 to 34 years 18 380. 35 to 44 years 35 209. 45 to 54 years 24 252. 55 to 64 years 14 694. 215 ages not reported. 3 445 infants under 1 year. The 1930 census shows growth, especially among 25 to 44 year olds who comprise more than a third of residents.
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Omaha
Census Bureau
Lawmakers face setback on farm fuel tax exemption plan
Proponents of a bill to exempt gasoline used in farm implements from a four cent state tax and to color the fuel black suffered a setback. Chemists reported no dye could be dyed permanently without removal, and state agricultural chemists tested many dyes. Unless a permanent color is found the plan cannot work.
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State Agricultural Department
Sidney Named For Sidney Dillon Railroad Era
The town of Sidney was named in honor of Sidney Dillon a New York attorney and general solicitor for the Union Pacific. Dillon was renowned for legal writings and his railroad position helped earn the town its name. Sidney’s status as the terminus on the route to the Black Hills heightened its significance.
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Sidney
Sidney Dillon
New York
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Dillon
Black Hills
Holdrege Prepares For New Downtown Hotel
Plans completed for a six story fireproof modern hotel to be built in Holdrege on a downtown block. Lee Lake of Ottawa Kansas, a former Holdrege hotel operator, will construct the building with south and west entrances and ground floor shop quarters in the main business section.
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Holdrege
Lee Lake
Ottawa
Kas
Man
Alphabet's Birth Reveals Phoenicians to Ras Shamara Find
Prepared by the National Geographic Society outlines the rise of writing from pictographs to alphabets. It discusses Phoenician origins around 1000 B C and Ras Shamara tablets suggesting alphabetic characters appeared in the thirteenth century B C in Syria.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D
Ras Shamara
Syria
Mediterranean Sea
Turkey
Europe
Americas
Egypt
Babylon
Mediterranean
Mesopotamia
Near East
Africa
Arabia
Armenia
Persia
India
Arabian Desert
Asia
Domestic Mistake Sparks Thoughtful Turmoil
A Fort Wayne News Sentinel item notes a woman breaking a hand-painted dish while moving roses from the radio to the dining room. She is more disturbed by the lack of asking her husband to help than by her own clumsiness.
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Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
Dairy Quality Drive Aims At Nationwide Dairy Prosperity
The United States Department of Agriculture reports a major push to raise dairy product quality nationwide. O E Reed notes progress in several states through cooperation of the bureau, extension services, and health departments. The program engages 4 H clubs to train tomorrow’s dairy farmers and has boosted quality in multiple communities.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
O. E. Reed
Bureau of Dairy Industry
Hyde
Bureau
Extension Service
Reed
State Extension Services
Calves Reared On Nurse Cow Then Mixed Feed Regimen
A dairyman shares a method to raise calves without skim milk. Calves stay with the mother for four to five days, then move to a Holstein nurse cow. If milk exceeds needs the cow is partly milked. At three to four weeks, feed a mix of coarse ground corn oats bran and skim milk powder, plus alfalfa hay and water. By ten weeks calves eat other feeds and at six months the process ends with increased powdered milk in meals.
Clean Milk Important for Human Consumption
Milk is vital for growth and health in children and adults. Proper nutrition shows milk contains essential substances for growth, while careless production can spread disease. Dairy owners must keep healthy cows, provide wholesome feed, and maintain clean, comfortable quarters.
Flavor Spoilage in Milk From Moldy Feed
The article notes moldy straw and hay sour silage decayed roots and certain seeds such as beets and turnips impart objectionable flavors to milk cream and butter affecting market value.
Proven Sires in Dairy Breeding Standards
The proven dairy sire is a key building block in cattle breeding. A sire is proven when he has five or more tested daughters whose dams have also been production tested, allowing reliable comparisons under dairy industry standards.
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Bureau of Dairy Industry
Simple and Inexpensive Implement House For Farm Machinery
An article by William A. Radford explains a low cost implement shed design to protect farm machinery. It features a 40 by 16 foot plan with two open front sections and a enclosed garage area with a concrete floor. Construction uses 2 by 4 studs and matched lumber with various roofing options and optional lightning rods. The design allows easy expansion by adding sections as machinery inventory grows.
Boiler Made for Every Fuel and Heating Load
A versatile boiler designed to handle multiple fuels and heating loads. It emphasizes efficiency, reliability, and adaptability for residential and commercial settings.
Boiler varieties expand to fit every heating need
The radiator heating market now offers round and square boilers with vertical or horizontal sections, steel or cast iron bodies, and copper tube designs. Modern options include oil fired and gas compatible units, with copper tube boilers boasting rapid heat transfer and compact sections for efficient combustion.
Wallboard Uses in Modern Home Construction
Wallboard offers versatile benefits for home upkeep and remodeling. Materials include wood fiber sugar cane fiber gypsum and asbestos providing insulation or fire resistance. Patented clinching fasteners reduce surface damage and joints can be plastered or battened for a neat finish.
Paint Touches Up and Renews Old Interiors
An article urges homeowners to refresh worn woodwork floors and worn steps to keep a house looking well kept. It argues that regular small improvements preserve a home’s appeal and prevent decay as time passes.
Cupboard Bookcase Made to Fit Radiator
A simple cupboard or bookcase with two or more shelves can be built atop a radiator cover by any carpenter. It adds charm and uses wasted space, and can hold ornaments books and other items. Finish can match or contrast with the room, and a waxed painted lining protects against soot and dust.
The Charm of a Well-kept Home
A tidy house with glistening surfaces exudes refinement and universal appeal. A well maintained home offers homelike charm suited for any people or occasion.
Color guidelines for room lighting and exposure
A rule for selecting room color schemes: use warm tones in north or east facing rooms and cool tones in south or west facing rooms. Warm colors include red and yellow while cool colors include blue green and gray. small contrasting accents from the opposite type may be added.
Needle Makers in England Create Millions Weekly
Report highlights women workers in English needle mills producing up to two million needles weekly. The piece notes labor intensity and scale of the industry, illustrating domestic manufacturing efficiency and female labor contribution.
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