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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1929
Page
6
Lincoln officials report the city jail is being repainted and repapered for the first time in six years as part of broader redecorations. Meanwhile a road project from the Sioux county line toward Box Butte county is slated to begin near Alliance after being officially laid out.
W. H. Forsyth from the state and federal agricultural statistics bureau reports a sharp drop in Nebraska wheat yield. Poor quality and hot, dry conditions cut production, with floods and hail causing further damage in the southeast. Harvesting moves forward as barley and oats suffer more.
Lincoln County assessor figures show a cattle revival in western Nebraska with total cattle 64,334 in the latest year, up 6,093 from 58,241 in 1928. Gains are reported across the western half of the state.
A group of Paxton farmers conceived the irrigation project two and a half years ago to water 5 000 acres in the South Platte valley. The ditch runs from east of Ogallala to west of Sutherland via Paxton, with a concrete automatic headgate. Officiating officers include G G Hartman president A W Linr vice president Fred Thalkin vice president and H E Woolery secretary.
The United States National Bank of Omaha and the United States Trust Company have merged with Northwestern Banking Corporation of Minneapolis, a holding company linking 17 northwest financial institutions with over 240 million dollars in resources.
Aurora city sold bonds totaling 32000 to First Trust Co for a new sewage disposal plant to be installed in the next few weeks.
Nelson Allen raises 140 acres of No 2 grade wheat half a mile west of Lincoln’s municipal airport. The yield is forty bushels per acre, reflecting a strong harvest from the field.
Fairbury resident Jefferson county inmate McNeal marked his 103rd birthday on the Fourth as guest at Miss Rhoda Thompson’s home in Fairbury. He was celebrated at 100 with a sunset party hosted by Miss Thompson, attended by many citizens, and remains in good health with happiness noted as a key to longevity.
Omaha expects about 100000 convention visitors from now through year end, per chamber of commerce Ak Sar Ben and diamond jubilee officials. The peak crowd, about 50000, will attend the Ak Sar Ben livestock show, diamond jubilee and state teachers convention in the first ten days of November. Other conventions will add to the influx.
Heavy crop and livestock losses estimated at over 750000 across Nemaha Richardson and Otoe counties as flood waters receded. About 40000 acres of prime farmland were exposed with Nemaha river flooding 30000 acres and Muddy river 10000 acres.
A collage of player moves and notes across major and minor leagues. Mentions XPNC One, Gordon Slade, Chick Hafey, Al Tyson, Charley High, Jess Doyle, and Jerry Standaert among others. Discusses league structures, captaincy at Iowa, John Heydler plan, and smoke at Yankee Stadium. Includes anecdotes on Renald MacDonald, Tellis Baumgartner, and rogues of memory.
The late Bill Donovan, key to Detroit pennants 1907 08 09, was nearly sold for one cent in Waterbury after a rough debut with 10 walks and wild pitches. A rival manager offered a penny, but Roger Connor urged delaying the deal. Two days later Donovan hit a 14 inning game winning home run.
The University of Iowa 1928 29 season record lists twenty eight victories twenty seven defeats and two ties in western competition. Football baseball and cross country led with sixteen wins. varsity football went three and two, reserve team three and zero, cross country three and zero, and baseball seven of ten Big Ten contests.
Harlan Hall of the Tournament of Roses announces flood lights being installed at the Rose Bowl and three Friday night games scheduled. Occidental College meets the University of Arizona on September 17 with Teachers' College of Santa Barbara on October 4 and the University of New Mexico on October 11.
Washington manager says Max Bishop has a batting eye like Eddie Collins. Bishop will not swing at bad balls and often takes a base on balls. In a recent Yankees tilt at Shibe Park he walked five times in succession. He is a patient hitter.
Homer Summa, seven years a steady right fielder for Cleveland, is sold to Connie Mack’s Philadelphia Athletics for cash. The move aligns with new Indians owners’ policy of replacing veterans and rebuilding, with Summa joining a lineup featuring Bing Miller Al Simmons and Haas.
The Illinois baseball team features Dick Fissinger of Marengo as one of the slab artists among the Illini pitchers, following a long line of Marengo natives who produced Carl Lundgren, legendary Cubs and Illinois coach.
Ohio State University football schedule will be broadcast this fall. The article lists sports names and events including Packey McFarland, Jock Hutchison, Helen Wills, and Walter Hagen among others, noting aviation service, amateur status, and prominent golf, boxing, and swimming figures.
The article promotes a two gable rectangular colonial home of 28 by 24 feet with a sun porch, two stories, three bedrooms, and a central entrance. Features include a sun parlor, dining room, living room, kitchen, and a brick entry with concrete foundation.
A 1920s discussion argues that proper house construction should include thorough insulation and sound deadening to reduce noise from children. It notes guests and parents alike prefer homes where footsteps and routine sounds are muffled, improving livability for all ages.
In small rooms readers are advised to avoid tiny wall paper patterns with little background as they shrink the space. Opt for a larger pattern in light colors and ample background to create a sense of airiness and brightness. Perspective scenes are suggested as ideal options.
Article argues homeowners should spend two days planning warm and cold day comfort. It explains heat insulation as a natural barrier to heat transfer, applying refrigerator principles to houses. Insulation keeps out cold in winter and heat in summer for uniform year round temperatures.
The text urges buyers to fix a firm budget before building and ensure all plans are in the contract. It stresses thorough plans and specifications drafted by an expert to avoid costly changes once construction begins.
Knotty wood is gaining favor as a cost saving and conservation friendly trend in interior design. The national wood utilization committee notes small knots do not reduce beauty or strength and can cut costs by up to 50 percent compared with clear grades. Knotty American walnut flooring and interior trim offer attractive grain effects at moderate prices.
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