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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1929
Page
2
State news item notes Tipton’s car nosedived 15 feet over a culvert near Falls City. The vehicle landed on its radiator, sustaining serious damage but Tipton escaping without injury.
Four spans of the new state aid bridge over the Platte River south of Duncan shifted about three inches due to ice pressure during a severe cold snap. Engineers say the steel pilings may have bent but the bridge remains structurally safe for traffic. realignment or repairs may be considered after ice clears.
An attempted heist at the Winnebago State Bank failed when a special vault locking mechanism held the bolts after a blast attempt. The robbers soaped the door but left without blowing it open. The break in was found when officers opened the bank. President R. L. Grosvenor arranged cash from Walthill to cover operations until the vault could be opened by an expert.
A Hastings ordinance to close movie theaters on Sundays failed by 289 votes. The 4,795 total, with 2,542 in favor and 2,253 against, marked the largest special election in Hastings. Critics cited Grand Island and nearby towns already showing Sunday cinema.
A herd of 140 sheep owned by William Morrow near Scottsbluff suffered heavy losses when a dog entered the feed lots. At least 100 more were injured, ten bitten but recovering. The stampede caused by the animal left many crushed or smothered. the dog escaped.
Omaha shippers report cattle fattening slowed by cold drought while Nebraska farms expect winter wheat about 20 percent below normal due to icy ground. Some areas note moisture benefiting wheat.
Nebraska City residents on the Missouri River island rely on an ice road built by Lewis Martin to reach the mainland. He reports ice thickness up to 35 inches in places, thicker than a decade. Hunters and island residents use the route for access to the river.
Willard Fuchser age 14 died at his home near Yutan after his rifle discharged when he tripped over a hidden harrow beneath snow in a field while rabbit hunting. The tragedy occurred as his dog returned home and led his father to the scene.
In the 1925 World Series Pittsburgh challenged Washington over Sam Rice’s backhand catch of Earl Smith’s drive. Commissioner Landis upheld umpire Rigler’s call that Rice legally caught the ball, despite McKechnie’s protest. The piece recalls Rice’s deflections and base running prowess and notes his impact in 1924 and 1925 series.
National League president John A Heydler promotes a ten man army batting rule to let a regular hitter bat for pitchers. He cites Giants and Braves pitchers such as Genewich Benton Hubbell Barnes and Greenfield Robertson as weak in the box while noting a few exceptions like Lucas Hadi and Smith bolster his case.
Outstanding guard captain Kurz of Washington University at St Louis is highlighted as one of the standout guards in the Mississippi Valley Conference.
Yankees official Hoyt predicts at least three clubs will contend in the American League this season led by Detroit. He praises Bucky Harris as a smart, aggressive manager who built a strong Tigers squad and earned a reputation in Washington that he will expand in Detroit.
Evar Swanson, a Cincinnati Reds rookie outfielder, earned letters for four years in football, basketball, baseball and track. While no full record exists for the most letters, observers doubt any athlete has earned more, and Swanson is expected to become a star.
Tris Speaker will lead a large group of ex major leaguers in the International league at Newark this season. He will supervise Jim Bagby Al Mamaux Jacques Vournier Mike Gazella Russell Wrightstone Hub Pruett Vic Aldridge and Hugh MacQuillan. Forty candidates will report to training at St Augustine Florida.
The clippings mention the Pintlico futurity prestige, Western Maryland playing 1929 games in Baltimore, George Kojac's 1000 yard daily swims, Don Benn to Dallas Texas league, Chuck Gardiner as England born goalie, Collins returning to Naval Academy to coach boxing, Miller Brown a Mississippi pitcher trial with the Athletics, a new Yankee outfielder Outen, University High School St. Louis with a medical room for football, referees and hockey injuries, Harry Kelly trial with the Giants, Cubs lineup balance, Barney Berlinger as an Olympic hopeful, Georgia Tech captain Harrell Rusk, 1929 bowling doubles record in Schenectady, J F Paxton as hockey elder, Honeymoon H. dam of eight 2.10 trotters, St Louis Browns averages and Heinie Manush, Sumina in right field, Johnny Buff coaching navy boxers, and Justice F. aiming for the 35000 New Orleans Handicap record.
Editor William A. Radford argues for six room homes that avoid fadish trends and retain value over ten years. The design emphasizes homelike appearance, practicality, and long term appeal with sun room, large living room, dining area, kitchen breakfast room, and multiple bedrooms with ample closets.
Outdoor sports dominate French life in 1900 with football and rugby drawing fans and new stadiums near Paris. Tennis blossoms with Suzanne Lenglen admired, boxing declines as boxers emigrate for dollars, golf grows slowly as a costly aristocratic pastime. Rugby draws 20,000 youths weekly. no mass national game exists.
The Army Football Association handbook outlines a sportsman as a player who plays for the game, for his side not himself, accepts decisions gracefully, is modest in victory and generous in defeat, is chivalrous to opponents, unselfish in helping others, applauds good play from all, and never interferes with referees or judges.
Fans hail the event as better than professional as students from the University of Illinois pound in the gym matches. Medals are the prize though knockdowns are common and the fights draw large crowds, refereed by students from the school of athletic coaching.
Bigelow, standout outfielder for Birmingham in the Southern Association last season, who hit .393, is part of a major trade. The Washingtons acquired Bigelow and swapped him with four others to the Boston Red Sox for Buddy Myer. Bobbie Reeves moved with the deal and later joined Oakland of the Pacific Coast League.
A discussion of interior walls as a subtle yet essential backdrop to room design. Painted flat finishes provide washability and practicality, while wall aesthetics influence the perceived character of a room, reflecting the personality and habits of the household.
The article discusses entrance door protection and porch designs as key details for welcoming visitors. It notes options from shed or pediment roofs to ornamental porches with columns, sidelights, and transoms. Emphasizes careful architectural detailing to delight observers and signal quality to guests.
A reflective note discusses how walls influence rooms, noting their subtle yet strong presence despite often being overlooked. It asks an odd, but provocative, question about where rooms would be without walls.
An article argues modern houses should center on closets to maximize space and convenience. It describes bright interior colors, concealed panels, and the beauty of organized wardrobes enhancing rooms and reducing drudgery.
Outside wood needs three coats of paint and interior wood may require three or more based on finish. New wood must be cleaned of stains, sanded smooth, and completely dry before painting.
Readable lines note that larger trim manufacturers carry many stock entrances that can enhance a home’s appearance while saving money. The passage emphasizes careful selection to balance charm with cost efficiency.
A preliminary conference of manufacturers of steel bathroom medicine cabinets met under the division of simplified practice. A tentative recommendation was drafted and will be sent to all manufacturers for comments before a general conference with architects contractors and engineers.
A home insulation feature uses fiber board with sealed air cells to block damp cold and retain warmth. The material aims to keep interior spaces comfortable by reducing heat transfer through walls and ceilings.
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