Nebraska News Roundup Highlights Farmers and Fair Plans
The report notes about 4000 Indians in Nebraska as farmers and details farm sales including the Ed Ernst 160 acre farm near Elmwood selling for 33000 to Frank W. Zoz. Boone County Fair shifts to late August with officers elected and a small surplus after 53000 in improvements. Also covered are cattle shipments to Ogden Utah, teacher contract rules for Grand Island, and Master Farmer medalist list with ten winners and judges. Grain prices husking costs are outlined and Grand Island markets show growth. a bonfire of regenerating radio sets is planned by Alliance.
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Nebraska
Wildcat Ridge
Bridgeport
Wyoming Line
Ed Ernst
Elmwood
Frank W. Zoz
Murdock
F. W. Lorenz
C. A. Brown
Boone County Fair Association
John Capston
H.L. Kunkel
A. W. Lamb
A. G. Mansfield
Johnston
Ault
Guide Rock
Ogden Utah
Denver
Wichita
Kansas City
Grand Island
Board of Education
H. C. Filley
Nebraska College of Agriculture
Lincoln
C. J. Claassen
Omaha
Lincoln Hotel
Thomas Andrews
Cambridge
Furnas County
Swan Carlson
Funk
Phelps County
E. P. Cromer
Gering
Scotts Bluffs
J. C. Dell
Beatrice
Gage County
Harry T Dixon
Benkleman
Dunde County
Fred Egger
Roca
Lancaster County
Charles Jorgensen
Minden
Kearney
R. I. Ruegg
Palmyra
Otoe County
Fred Smith
Chappel
Devel County
Elmer Youngs
Lexington
Dawson County
W. W. Burr
George Jackson
Nebraska State Board of Agriculture
American Beet Sugar Company
United States
S.L. Framer Canning Company
Federal Bureau of Agriculture Statistics
Alliance Drug Company
al- Hence
Nebraska farmers win top corn yields in state contest
Two Nebraska farmers led the Iowa style rivalry by averaging over 90 bushels per acre in the state college of agriculture contest. J. E. McArdle of Douglas county yielded 92.8 on 10 acres while Gerald Wilcox of Red Willow county reached 93.5 on irrigated land to take irrigated land honors. Other regional winners posted 75 and 73 bushels per acre, with cost of production a key scoring factor. Former Governor McKelvie urged efficiency in cutting costs as the path to relief.
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Lincoln
Iowa
Nebraska
Douglas County
College of Agriculture
J. E. McArdle
Gerald Wilcox
Red Willow County
Emil Shimic
Guide Rock
W. R. Nicholson
Beaver City
State
Crop Growers’ Association
S. R. McKelvie
Kearney Plans Study to Establish City Museum
By year end 1928 Kearney aims to open a museum. The board of education has plans under way to organize a city institution and collections of local relics exist among residents for display.
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Kearney
Board of Education
Robbins Nominated as Assistant Secretary of War
President Coolidge names former Nebraskan Lincoln resident Charles B Robbins for assistant secretary of war. Robbins lived in Lincoln for years and graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1898. He is brother to Ida Robbins Mrs Arthur Anderson and Mrs Warren Day of Lincoln.
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Lincoln
Charles B. Robbins
President Coolidge
University of Nebraska
Ida Robbins
Arthur Anderson
Warren Day
Farmer Shipments Radish Seed From Hise Farm
Alliance-George Hise, a farmer living west of here, hauled 1 400 pounds of radish seed to Morrill for shipment to a large seed house. The seed was raised by Hise, his son Ed, and William Haskins. Unfavorable weather reduced the crop and trimmed profits.
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Alliance
George Hise
Here
Morrill
Mr. Hise
William Haskins
Fremont-Byron Copper Becomes Sole Owner of Herald
Fremont-Byron Copper becomes sole owner of the Herald after Gene Owen retires. The weekly and oldest paper in Fremont will be printed in the future by Perkins Printing company.
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Fremont
Byron Copper
The
Herald
Gene Owen
Perkins Printing Company
Hall County Seeks Higher Pauper Care Budget
Hall county board of supervisors at Grand Island requests a 3 000 plus increase in the pauper care appropriation. This year’s estimate calls for about 18 000 to support 300 or more people receiving financial aid or equivalent groceries coal and other supplies, versus just over 15 000 spent last year.
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Grand Island
Hall County
Hall County Board of Supervisors
Cass County Corn Day and Hog Day Set for January 17
Weeping Water Coroner reports Cass County will hold Corn Day and Hog Day on January 17. Premiums are offered for the top five in 10 ears of yellow corn and 10 ears of white corn and for the first three places in single ears.
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Cass County
Land Bought For Aurora Playground By Park Board
The Aurora park board purchases a block of ground to be developed into a playground for children. The town notes that Aurora now lacks beautiful parks and this purchase aims to address that need.
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Aurora
Aurora Park Board
Pershing Urges Missouri River Navigation Opening
General Pershing told Omaha chamber of commerce members that inland waterways should open and that army engineers can make the Missouri navigable with less effort than the Mississippi. He predicted U S population growth to 150 to 200 million in 60 75 years and warned the middle west will be densely populated requiring river access.
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Missouri
Omaha
John J. Pershing
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Army
Missouri River
Mississippi River
U. S
Middle West
Waner Captures National League Most Valuable Player
Paul Waner of the Pirates won the National League MVP in a tight vote, receiving 72 of 80 votes. Frank Frisch and Rogers Hornsby followed. Waner led the league in hits 826 with 155 games, 41 two-baggers, 18 triples, and scored 114 runs while playing outstanding right field.
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Paul Waner
Pirate
Frank Frisch
St. Louis Cards
Rogers Hornsby
Waner
Pirates
San Francisco
Waller
Bressler
Hargrave
Christensen
Reds
Williams
Phillies
Earl Smith
Stephensen
Cubs
Hornsby
Illinois
Pop Anson
White Stockings
Oklahoma
Paul
Oklahoma City Western League
Frisco
Pacific Slope
Ohio Relays Kick Off With Plans For 1928 Program
Ohio State officials announce the fifth annual Ohio Relays set for April 20 and 21. The two day meet will feature 36 events, a new 440 yard hurdles race, permanent trophies, Olympic style events, and athlete care at Ohio Stadium. Over 1,000 athletes from 14 states and Cuba participated in 1927. organizers expect more in 1928. The event includes a coaches dinner at the Ohio Union and a golf tournament at a Columbus country club for nonexperts.
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Ohio State University
Ohio
Trautman
States
Cuba
Ohio Stadium
Ohio Union
Millions Lose Money Through Car Owners Attitudes
A AAA statement from national headquarters argues motorists’ improper attitudes are the main cause of billions of dollars lost annually. It claims the public’s complacent stance keeps an evil in motion and calls for a shift in behavior to curb losses.
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American Automobile Association
Alumni demand removal of Ingwerson's son as coach
Walter A. Jessup confirmed alumni from across Iowa pressed to oust head football coach Burton Ingwer son following criticism after the Illinois defeat. The American Automobile Association notes pumps caused few short-measure issues, while attendants and station practices are largely at fault and cooperation with authorities is urged. A Cleveland raid found several stations shorted gasoline, with attendants underreporting to pocket easy money.
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Walter A. Jessup
University of Iowa
Burton Ingwerson
Ingwerson
Thelinois
American Automobile Association
Cleveland Automobile Club
Interesting Squibs of Sport and College Football Notes
A compilation of sports snippets notes boxing at Virginia and rule changes, college football stars and coaching moves, up to 1928. It mentions Illini yardage, Nebraska’s 1928 schedule, Vincent Richards touring Europe, and the adoption of the foul strike in 1903. It also covers Pop Warner at Stanford, polo field plans on John R. Bradley’s Colorado ranch, and Big Ten leadership positions. Historic names include Horace Lisenbee, Irving Hadley, Ernie Krueger, Herb Joesting, George Gibson, Raymond Empey, and Tommy Hitchcock.
USC and Notre Dame renew home and home series
Notre Dame defeated the Trojans 6 to 0 at Soldier Field to boost interest among 117 000 fans in the Midwest. The teams signed a two year home and home schedule with the 1928 game at Los Angeles and the 1929 game possibly at South Bend if Notre Dame’s new stadium is ready.
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University of Southern California
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Trojans
Soldier Field
Los Angeles
South Bend
Working Out Designs on Panel of Receiving Set
The panel of a receiving set can be improved by drawing a border with parallel lines and decorative arcs at the corners. Use a sharp knife and ruler to scratch circles intersecting the lines, creating a pleasing effect. Mark the pattern in pencil first and use a glass-cutting knife with careful, light pressure.
Hard Tube Serves Best as Amplifier in Radios
The article explains that tube amplification depends largely on vacuum. hard tubes provide better amplification. It notes detector tubes can be soft if the receiver is precise and the operator puts in extra effort. It also mentions detector operation uses lower plate voltage, reducing amplification efficiency compared to non detecting use.
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Kew Radio
Anti-Glare Cap For Night Driving
A Chicago reader describes a sun visor style cap with integrated goggles. Replace a visor piece with green celluloid to shield glare. A button and buttonhole allow pulling the cap over the eyes to see through the shield.
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William CC. Thomas
Chicago
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Miss Joyce Gardner Defeats Tom Reece in London Match
A seventeen year old, Miss Joyce Gardner, defeated Tom Reece, London's best billiardist, in a recent London match. This was her first public appearance.
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Joyce Gardner
Tom Reece
London
Miss Gardner
Gilbert Welch to End Big Season on Coast
Pitt captain and half back Gilbert Welch ends a stellar college career as Pitt visits Stanford in the Rose Bowl. The 1927 star, famed for fast breaking runs, finished the season with 1,213 rushing yards in eight games and is a leading All American candidate. Welch hailed from Parkersburg, West Virginia, after Bellefonte Academy days.
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University of Pittsburgh
Pasadena
Calif
Gilbert Welch
Pitt
Stanford University
Welch
Washington
Jefferson
Panthers
West Virginia
Nebraska
Litt
Bellefonte Academy
Parkersburg
W. Va
Historic Kitchen Cabinet ham glaze and stuffed vegetable recipes
Fleshed out 19th century cooking notes describe Ken tucky style ham with crust, glaze and technique to bake for hours. Also included are Plombiere gelatin dessert, Blitz Kuchan pastries, and stuffed vegetables with sweet potatoes pepper cups and corn with egg and milk.
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Blitz Kuchan
Ver Marweed Debate on Correct Usage Systems
A New York Evening Post note cites a committee of British word authorities voting on the correctness of the phrase Ver Marweed. The item adds that meals in England concluded with the expression proving incorrect usage despite prior approval.
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England
New York Evening Post
The Worst There Are Three Kinds of People
A reflective saying contrasts good bad and indifferent people. It argues that many indifferent folks foster more bad outcomes than active malice.
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Elbert Case
Mr. Case
T. P. iMoren
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Coolidge
Copper
Fremont Herald
George M. Trautman
W D. Griffith
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University of Virginia
Illini
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New York University
Vincent Richards
Philippines
Europe
National League
American League
Warner
Stanford
California
John R. Bradley
Kentucky
Colorado
Phil Struder
Philadelphia
Princeton
Mayor Thompson
Horace Lisenbee
Irving Hadley
Washington Club
Columbia University
Ernie Krueger
Minneapolis
Peoria
Herb Joesting
University of Minnesota
George Gibson
Raymond Empey
Celtics
Tommy Hitchcock
Big Ten
Bob Zuppke
Toa
New York Giants
Canada
Buck Lai
Blue” Howell
Elmer Holm
Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Western Newspaper Union
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