Enforcement in Nebraska Highlights Prohibition Violations
Nebraska officials report 9,645 arrests for eighteenth amendment violations in 1929. Douglas county led with 5,129 arrests and nearly $88,700 in fines assessed, while Lancaster followed with 620 arrests and about $17,920 in fines. Net proceeds from fines and seized cars totaled $254,366.40. unpaid fines reached $385,195.88.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Condit
State Department of Justice
Douglas County
Lancaster
State licenses seventy four buses in Lincoln revenue report
Lincoln revenue shows $22,124 added to the state coffers from bus licensing since January. Interstate Company of Omaha, a Union Pacific subsidiary, led with a $14,352 license. Other license totals include Missouri Pacific, Atlantic Pacific Stages, Pickwick Greyhound, and local operators with smaller fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Stebbins
The
Interstate Company, of
Omaha
Union Pacific
Burlington Transportation Cacific
B. W. Wright
Missouri Pa
Wayne
Atlantic-Pacific Stages
Mentz Bus Company
Ralston
Pickwick-Greyhound
Richardson County seeks state aid for Nemaha bridge at Preston
The Richardson county board of commissioners drafted a resolution to State Engineer Roy L. Cochrane requesting state aid for a proposed 150 foot span Nemaha river bridge at Preston. They note county flood damage and high bridge costs, estimate 30000 dollars total, with 50 percent state share under Statute 8356.
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Nemaha Walls
Richardson County
Board of Commissioners
Roy L. Cochrane
Nemaha River
Preston
Preston North
Pres
Genoa Dedicates Fine New School
Genoa celebrated the opening of a $120 000 new school building housing senior junior and all lower grades with a dedicatory address by Governor Arthur J Weaver Lincoln and formal exercises.
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Genoa
Arthur J. Weaver
Lincoln
Nebraska Sugar Production Reaches 294 Million Pounds in 1929
Nebraska produced 294,000,000 pounds of sugar in 1929, a record crop. The output could enclose the state with 100 pound sacks and would cover 37 percent of Nebraska’s annual sugar needs, per state and federal agricultural statistics.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Nebraska Gas Tax Plan Shifts County Shares
Omaha reports a new basis of allotment for gasoline tax funds among Nebraska 93 counties. The forthcoming monthly distribution by the state treasury will adjust shares, increasing some counties based on 1929 registration. The prior one fourth share divided by motor vehicle registrations will be replaced, with March 1 distribution the first under the new plan.
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Omaha
Nebraska
State Treasury
First Licensed Woman Auctioneer Debuts in Chadron
Chadron resident Dorothy Frase becomes Nebraska’s first licensed woman auctioneer. She will co auction with her father at Chadron this month handling stock and farm machinery. She is senior at Chadron Normal Training school and recently auctioned a car in class to show her skill.
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Chadron
Dorothy Frase
Illinois Auctioneering School
Falls City urged to cut fire risk and upgrade equipment
State Fire Marshal Ray Haton warns Falls City must act immediately to reduce fire hazards and secure additional firefighting gear or risk the state's lowest insurance risk class. Nearby Beatrice banks merge assets as First National buys Union State. deposits exceed 1 million. Eagle Bank in Lancaster reopens after closure on October 11 as a re organized lender with 20000 capital 5000 surplus and 75000 deposits led by A J Nelson president and Larry Robertson cashier.
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Falls City
United States
Ray Haton
First National Bank of
Beatrice
Union State Bank
Beautrie
Consolidated Bank
First National Bank
Bank of Eagle
Lancaster County
A. J. Nelson
Larry Robertson
Tecumseh Grants 14 Year Gas Franchise To Nebraska Natural
The Tecumseh city council grants a 14 year franchise to Nebraska Natural Gas to build pipelines and operate inside the city. A line will reach the city limits in 1920. The company may supply artificial gas if natural gas fails.
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Tecumseh
Nebraska Natural Gas Company
Bequest Creates Library Trust Fund in Pawnee City
Mrs. C. D. Robinson of Pawnee City leaves a $1,000 trust for the town public library. In California at death, her husband a pioneer clothier and early library founder is noted. Funds to buy books.
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Pawnee City
C. D. Robinson
California
Omaha Auto Show to Run February at Ak-Sar-Ben Facility
Four thousand automobile dealers in Omaha trade territory are expected to attend the twenty fifth annual show at Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum February 17 to 22, manager A. B. Waugh said. The exhibit will feature motor cars, airplanes and motor boats alongside the cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum
A. B. Waugh
Nebraska Mothers Invited First to Visit Gracious Graves
The War Department will invite Gold Star mothers from Nebraska to visit graves in France. Mrs. Herbert Hoover drew the first state name from a container to ensure impartial distribution of invitations.
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Nebraska
France
Herbert Fioover
War Department
Hoover
Sidney Among 17 Cities For Night Flying Towers
The department of commerce announces bids will be opened in February for erecting five aerial masts at the emergency landing field in Sidney. Sidney is the sole Nebraska town on the list and among the smallest in the group to improve night air mail flight safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
United States
Department of Commerce
Nebraska
Contractors Meet Nebraska State Engineer on Highway Specs
Representatives of the Associated General Contractors of Nebraska conferred with State Engineer Roy Cochran to discuss technical details and specifications of highway construction. Leading the delegation were Frank Moran of Omaha, president, and R O Green of Lincoln, secretary.
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Highway Department
Associated General Contractors of
Nebraska
Roy Cochran
Frank Moran
Omaha
Association
R. O. Green
Lincoln
Aurora Votes to Lease Land for New Airport
The Aurora city council, aided by the business men club and American Legion with Mr. Gillette from the commerce department airways division, voted to lease the Charles S. Eggert land about two miles southeast of Aurora. The field will cover about 55 acres and the beacon north of town will move to the new site. A power line will be built and lighting and equipment work is planned for spring or early summer using the latest approved gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Business Men’s Club
American Legion
Gillette
Department of Commerce Airways Division
Charles S. Eggert
Alumni Plan Pipe Organ for College Anniversary
In celebration of the twenty fifth anniversary the Alumni association arranges for a pipe organ at Kearney State Teachers college. It is hoped the organ will be ready for the spring commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney State Teachers’ College
Five Virginians Take Over Citizens State Bank Virginia
The Citizens State Bank in Virginia was recently taken over by a group of five local men. New owners are J. S. Subka, G. A. Erickson, John Henzel, A. M. Darwin and Joseph Eozark.
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Citizens State Bank
Virginia
J. S. Subka
G. A. Erickson
John Henzel
A. M. Darwin
Joseph Eozark
Fourth annual Johnson county corn show planned
Preparations underway for the fourth Johnson county corn show with speakers from the University of Nebraska. Premiums will be awarded for corn grasses and legumes.
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Johnson County
University of Nebraska
Tecumseh Cuts Water and Light Rates by 25 Percent
Tecumseh announces nearly a quarter reduction in water and electric rates starting April 1. The city is installing a fourth Diesel engine in the power plant, all four funded from plant profits at about $25,000 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tecumseh
Webster county Wolf Hunt Set Across 10 Mile Square
The third annual Webster county wolf hunt will be held this month with participation from sportsmen countywide. Coyotes are reported more numerous this year and organizers expect to surpass last year's thirteen killed. A ten mile square region extends from a line three miles south of Bladen to three miles north of the Golden Rod highway.
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Webster County
Bladen
Design That Will Appeal to the More Conservative Home Builders
William A. Radford offers free home building advice citing his wide experience. The feature home is a 24 by 28 foot New England style, six rooms, with sun room, balcony, and a central stair hall. Floor plans show a 23 by 12 living room, a corner dining room, and a 9 by 13 sun room. overall width 34 1/4 feet on a large lot with trees and shrubs for setting.
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William A. Radford
South Dearborn Street
Chicago
Tfl
New England
Trust No Bull Advised Hopper Bulls Dangerous If Untamed
Professor H A Hopper warns that keeping bulls as pets leads to trouble and urges early handling. He recommends halter training, nose rings, dehorning, and strict stall confinement for young bulls. A free bulletin B-614 on dairy bull care is available from Ithaca College of Agriculture.
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H. A. Hopper
New York State College of Agriculture
Hopper
Roberts Hall
College of Agriculture
Ithaca
New York
Average Wooden House Rots in a Few Years
Professor Emanuel Fritz of the University of California argues decay in wooden houses stems from carelessness, not wood itself. He says moisture above 20 percent and poor construction steps like ill fitted joints and uninsulated bases accelerate rot, while waterproofing and ventilation can preserve homes for centuries.
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Emanuel Fritz
University of California
Good Housekeeping
Cement Plaster Builds Fireproof Garage Walls
Cement plaster is promoted as an ideal, economical method to fireproof garage walls. The article outlines garages as inherently fire resistant and describes cement plaster as an excellent material for this purpose.
Common brick field enlarged by skintling
Skintled brickwork marks a radical shift in masonry over the last five centuries as face brick and clinker brick gain favor. The piece notes Americans’ love of change driving rapid adoption of irregular, colorful bricklaying to replace the plain exterior wall.
Fireproof cement plaster walls with ribbed metal lathing
The construction uses expanded metal lathing with steel ribs and uprights to create fireproof walls. A concrete floor on cinders forms the base, with steel angle uprights set in the floor and ribbed metal fabric attached. Cement plaster is applied inside and out.
Painting Exterior Woodwork Prep Guide
The outside woodwork should receive at least three coats of paint and interior woodwork may have three or more depending on desired finish. New wood must be cleaned to remove stains, knot holes sealed with shellac to prevent pitch showing through, sanded smooth and kept dry.
Imitation Hardware Fails to Stand Up
Warns against plated finishes on household hardware and urges choosing cast bronze or brass. Notes imitations bonded to steel lack durability and that real bronze or brass is not much more costly. Advises selecting well finished pieces for high use areas.
Clinker Brick Spurs Popular Wall Textures
The textural wall effect gains favor in American buildings aided by clinker brick. In kilns it forms arches and side passages where heat fuses clay, creating irregular lava like furrows or lacquer like smooth surfaces. The bricks mingle with skintled walls to enhance visual appeal.
Laundry Chutes With Glass Linings Distinguish Installments
Glass lined laundry chutes offer sanitary durability and economical design, providing a distinctive installation option.
Spring Freshening Cows Have Little Advantage
Spring freshening cows face brief gains from lush pasture but soon endure heat and reduced pasture. Farmers struggle to maintain milk output as flies and workload rise. Butterfat prices also trend lower in spring and summer, limiting any benefits.
Feeding Heifers Before Breeding Limits to Avoid Pony Type
Guidance on prebreeding nutrition for dairy heifers recommends moderate feeding to maintain good growth without excess fat. Overfeeding can stunt maturity and create a pony-like build. After breeding, liberal feeding supports first lactation, with good pasture and grain of three to five pounds per head daily for fall fresheners on poor pasture.
Underfeeding Hurts Dairy Profits and Cow Value
A reader argues that feeding dairy cows a complete ration is essential, as underfeeding reduces profits. The piece notes cows bred for quality must be well fed, and cow testing records show liberal feeding yields a profit rather than expense.
Winter ration guidance from Missouri college expert
E C Elting of the Missouri Agricultural College recommends a winter feeding plan suited to dairymen with a few cows or a small herd. Use ground corn or corn and cobmeal as the base since corn is cheap, add bulk with bran and oats, include mineral-rich bran, and feed some protein concentrate for balanced nutrition.
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E. C. Elting
Missouri Agricultural College
Grain for Calf and Hay Ration Advice
Calf feeding should start with good clean hay. grass hay is best for the first months. Moderate legume hay can be added as the calf grows. Spring calves may be turned to pasture gradually with careful monitoring to prevent scouring.
Nevada Turkey Industry Grows On Farm Flocks
J. L. Shrader ex USDA poultry expert says Nevada’s turkey industry expands on farm flocks of 150 to 300 birds with cooperation with other crops. Milk and alfalfa are strong feeds. small flocks reduce labor costs and sanitation is key to disease prevention. Turkeys should be separated from chickens to avoid parasites.
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Nevada
J. L. Shrader
United States Department of Agriculture
Shrader
Buy Tested Cod Liver Oil for Laying Fowls
Cod liver oil is recommended for laying hens in winter and chicks in spring to boost vitality, prevent leg weakness, and improve eggshell texture. Vitamin D in the oil substitutes sunshine by aiding mineral absorption, making tested or guaranteed products preferable to avoid ineffective substitutes.
Turkeys Thrive In Open Roosts And Breeding Tips
The article advises open roosting for turkeys with a shed for severe weather. It suggests 15 females per male if vigorous, or two males for flocks of 25 to 30, rotating which male mates to prevent fights and maintain fertility.
Eliminate Bedbugs from the Hen House
Advice on removing bedbugs from a hen house through thorough cleaning and painting with carbolineum. A 20 percent stock dip spray is recommended for walls and porches to kill live bugs, with a second application needed to address eggs.
Yellow Corn in Winter Feed Rations
Yellow corn is valuable for fattening and vitamin content. At least half the grain feed should be yellow corn. If white corn or other grains are used, add alfalfa to supply vitamins. Alfalfa leaves or meal can replace yellow corn vitamins if unavailable. The winter ration must include protein.
Save Poultry Manure From Farm Waggons At Auctions
Poultrymen are advised to buy an old farm wagon at auction. Make the wagon tight and place it near poultry houses to collect manure. When loaded and weather is favorable the manure can be hauled to distant fields and spread to benefit crops, with rain unlikely to soak through in winter.
Mistletoe Ban Aims To Clear Pacific Forest Trails
Government rangers move to exterminate mistletoe across Pacific Northwest forests by removing dense infestations. The plant thrives on oaks and other trees and, though valued for decoration, poses a threat by strangling hosts. Extermination could take six to seven years, with a small residual patch left for tourists. Alfalfa eight dollars per bushel in Mulhall Sioux City Iowa.
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Pacific Slope
Dialog on Family Duties and Ceremonial Speakings
A quip from Theophilus to consult his father on formality follows a counterpoint from Theodosia urging ceremonial address to the preacher. The exchange appears in Pathfinder Magazine highlighting social etiquette and expectations.
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Theophilus
Theodosia
Kidney Health Tastefully Promoted by Jad Salts Drink
Advice urges Americans to guard kidneys from acid buildup by drinking water and taking four ounces of Jad Salts daily. The pamphlet claims the effervescent drink flushes clogged kidneys, neutralizes system acids, relieves bladder issues, and supports general health across ages.
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Richardson County Board
Nemaha
W. A. Radford
SUN RM 2
Alvo
Animal
Douetry
Turkey
U.S
Lydia E.pinkham
Lankin
North Dakota
Lydia E. Pinkham
Tinui Trenpa
Mulhall
Sioux City
Iowa
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