Omaha Area Events and Economic Highlights Across State
Nebraska reports show the Omaha Auto Show dates set for February, and 1926 bank clearings exceed two billion dollars in Omaha. Lincoln hosts major meetings for builders and sheriffs during January, while Wheat and corn losses from a Ruby elevator fire push damages. Nebraska communities record farm mortgages totaling over 127 million with releases near 111 million, and state output includes Omaha factory products averaging over one million dollars daily.
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Omaha
Lincoln
Ruby
Nebraska
United States
Nebraska Association of Optometrists
Nebraska Association of County Fair Managers
Chamber of Commerce Bureau
Nebraska normal schools seek budget for major upgrades
The normal board asks Governor McMullen for about 375000 in building improvements across four state normal schools in the coming biennium. They request a 15 to 20 percent boost in maintenance funds, with Peru proposing a 75000 science building, Kearney seeking 140000 to finish its training school, and Wayne eyeing a 100000 dormitory project.
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Lincoln
Normal Board
McMullen
Peru
Kearney
Wayne
Nebraska 1927 Cage Team Chooses Nine Lettermen
Clark Smaha of Ravenna is captain of the Nebraska nine with nine lettermen including Vint Lawson John Brown Frank Mielenz Phil Gerelik Merritt Klep ser Tom Elliott Leon Sprague and Roy Andreson. Nine home games will be played in the new Coliseum seating 8000. Lincoln schedule lists Kansas Aggies Drake Iowa State Grinnell Missouri Missouri Oklahoma Oklahoma Kansas.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Clark Smaha
Ravenna
Nebr
Vint Lawson
Omaha
John Brown
Frank Mielenz
Stanton
Phil Gerelik
Merritt Klepser
Tom Elliott
West Point
Leon Sprague
York
Roy Andreson
Bloomfield
Real Estate Leaders Push State Publicity Bureau
Hastings realtors urge creation of a Nebraska state publicity bureau with legislative funding. Chairman M. A. Larsen of Central City and state president L. F. Farrell of Lincoln will meet Governor McMullen to press for an appropriation. They say coordinated statewide publicity will outperform scattered efforts by newspapers and manufacturers.
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Hastings
M. A. Larsen
Central City
Realty Board
L. F. Farrell
Lincoln
McMullen
Nebraska
Victim of Unusual Disease in Norfolk
Henry N. Johnson of this city is a tularemia patient. The disease, rare in the Midwest since its germ was isolated in 1911, is spread by infected insects or handling of rodents. Johnson contracted it from a rabbit scratch two months ago, and Doctors say recovery is slow but the illness is seldom fatal.
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Norfolk
Henry N. Johnson
Johnson
Middle West
Designate Ten Master Farmers Lincoln
Former Nebraska governor S. R. McKelvie awarded gold medals to ten master farmers at a hotel banquet. Honorees include C. B. Noyes Waterloo S. J. Koch Hershey George K. Gramlich Fort Crook J. M. Tollman Marsland C. E. Olmstead Roca P. H. Young Valentine W. T. Fry Holmesville Edward H. Behlke Benkelman H. L. Webster Tekamah and J. D. Ream Broken Bow. McKelvie presided as about four hundred attended.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
S. R. McKelvie
C. B. Noyes
Waterloo
S. J. Koch
Hershey
George K. Gramlich
Fort Crook
J. M. Tollman
Marsland
C. E. Olmstead
Roca
P. H. Young
Valentine
W. T. Fry
Holmesville
Edward H. Behlke
Benkelman
H. L. Webster
Tekamah
J. D. Ream
Broken Bow
Mr. McKelvie
Twenty couples mark half century of marriage in Pawnee City
The Pawnee City community notes twenty couples have celebrated 50 years of marriage or more, a record for the area. The roster reflects long marriages and local pride in stable family life.
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Pawnee City
United States
Fremont Herald Change of Ownership
O. Byron Copper buys the Fremont Herald from Perkins Printing and Stationery Co. and will continue as editor and proprietor.
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Fremont Herald
Fremont
O. Byron Copper
The
Perkins Printing and Stationery Co
Nebraska Fish Culture Station Plan Proposed in Congress
A bill by Representative Simmons of Nebraska proposes establishing a fish culture station in Nebraska costing 35 thousand dollars as a subsidiary to the existing Spearfish South Dakota facility. This move aims to bolster hatchery science and regional aquaculture support.
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Washington, D. C
Nebraska
Spearfish
S. C
Representative Simmons
City Offers High Class Attractions In Omaha
City auditorium announces another high class entertainment the Student Prince two day stay January 21 and 22 with a matinee on January 22. City aims to provide top quality shows not commonly available outside major eastern cities.
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City
Omaha
Rose Marie
City Auditorium
Prince
Red pails mark Columbus convention decorations
In Columbus the business district will display red water pails inscribed for fire use during the Nebraska State Volunteer Firemen's association convention on January 18 19 and 20. Pails hang from five foot poles in store curb sockets recalling bucket brigade days.
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Columbus
Nebraska State Volunteer Firemen's Association
Bucket Brigade
Radio Profession Young Man's Game
Charles Freshman explores how radio engineering centers on electrical fundamentals and specialized skills. He notes young men drive innovation while older businessmen manage finance and supervision as the industry stabilizes through competition.
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Radio Profession
Old Fashioned Pudding and Meats From The Kitchen Cabinet
A 1927 culinary column offers desserts and savory dishes. Recipes include Vania Rice Pudding Apricot Whip and Foamy Cream Sauce, plus Graham Gems Prune Pudding and French Meat Pie Roast Veal au Jus and Cincinnati Chicken with stuffing and garnishes.
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Cincinnati
Blouse Fashions and Party Dresses for Spring
A 1927 Western Newspaper Union style piece notes ongoing blouse broadcasts for the coming season. It highlights metal brocade and gold and white blouses paired with skirts and coatees, plus two piece suits and resort fashion trends. It also describes dainty party dresses for girls with Georgette and crepe de chine fabrics, embroidery, drawnwork, and decorative borders reflecting a cohesive compose theme.
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Style Headquarters
Miss Six
Miss Seven
Paris
Georgette
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
Process of Elimination in Buying Radio Outfit
Frank Reichman explains how to choose a radio set by eliminating impractical options. He favors a standard five tube radio frequency set, estimating total cost around 120 dollars with speakers and accessories, arguing it offers reliability, low upkeep, and good reception compared with higher tube or shielded models.
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Frank Reichman
E. M
Underground Aerial and Its Construction
A new underground aerial uses two 50 foot lengths of No 24 seven-strand insulated copper wire coiled about half a foot apart and about four feet underground. Wires form circular turns spaced 14 inches apart, layered with soil to separate turns, then the ground is soaked to ensure moisture.
Temperature effects on radio signal strength observed
Signals Affected The strength of radio signal i is affected by the temperature influences. It has been found that whenever the temperature rises along the signal path there is a tendency for the signal to drop, and, conversely, a falling temperature tends to produce a stronger signal, though these temperature effects are often masked by other unknown influences.
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Charles Freshman
Indoor Aerials Prove Durable and Weatherproof
An attic mounted indoor aerial remains effective year after installation. It cannot blow over or fall from the roof and resists corrosion since it is shielded from the elements. Properly connected indoor aerials provide consistent results on rainy and dry nights.
Japan Expands Radio Station Network In South Seas
A recent report notes Japan remains active in radio industry. A station built at Garambi by the Taiwan government general handles messages to and from Hongkong South China Philippine islands and the South seas area.
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United States
Japan
Garambi
Taiwan
Hongkong
South China
Phlippine Islands
South Seas
Satisfactory Reception in Homebuilt Radio Sets
The passage emphasizes building a good receiving set yields results equal to factory sets. It argues mechanical skill and high grade parts, properly laid out, wired, and soldered, produce reception as good as manufactured sets.
Veruie Vagoret Blind Justice
The essay traces the evolving image of blind justice from Themis, a mature matron with cornucopia and scales, to the later medieval addition of the blindfold, noting Addison's remark that justice discards party and kin and is thus portrayed as blind.
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Themis
Addison
Not So Simple Frock Features Folds and Intricate Touches
The season’s chiffon dress moves beyond pure simplicity with many folds and fancy cuts, adding sophistication. The hemline remains uneven, but the overall look emphasizes intricate design over plain lines.
White Silk Check Scarves Complement Tailleur and Hat
Scarves made from white silk printed with large black checks pair best with a black or navy blue tailleur and a matching black hat. The bold plaid adds a striking touch to a refined ensemble.
Coral Necklaces and Matching Jewelry Styles
Coral necklaces return as a key accessory with beads of various sizes and finishes. Earrings and bracelets complement the set. The coral color ranges from delicate pink to deep red, noted as rare and beautiful.
Hats Are Soft Velvet Styles Enter 1920s Wardrobes
The season features velvet hats praised for their flexibility and soft texture, seemingly crafted without any stiff components. Designers highlight comfort and adaptability, signaling a shift toward pliant headwear in fashion reports.
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Nebraska Briefs
American Legion
U. S. Department of Labor
Samuel Avery
State University
Board of Regents of the University
New England
Boston
Omaha Flour Mills Company
Burlington
Lodge Pole
Kimball
House of Representatives
Congress
R. C. Johnson
South Dakota
Washington
Amercian Legion
Nebraska League of Municipalities
Ralph C. Lawrence
Jefferson County
State Board of Agriculture
Nature Study Department
Faibrury Woman's Club
Rose Creek
Hughes Springs
Blue River
Duval
Callaway
Basket Ball
Kansas Aggies
Drake University
Iowa State College
Grinnell College
University of Missouri
University of Oklahoma
Okla
Agriculture College
Washington University
University of Kansas
State Publicity Bureau
Radio Laboratory
Veruie Vagoret
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