Nebraskans Meet, Plan Camps, Wades Through Greeley Deal
State news items report Herbert Logan Spencer seeking a federal permit for 1,100 kilocycles at 500 watts with unlimited night time. Hastings College hires Prof O Root as director of teacher training and athletics manager. A three day 4 H club camp is set for Seward beginning July 29 with six counties represented.
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Herbert Logan Spencer
North Platte
Federal Radio ‘Commission
O. Root
Spearfish
South Dakota State Normal School
Hastings College
Alaska State Stock Show Set to Run as Planned
Officials said the Alaska stock show will proceed with its annual exhibits despite concerns about delays or race closures. The event remains scheduled with exhibits and displays continuing as planned.
Omaha livestock show will proceed at Ak-Sar-Ben coliseum
W H Schellberg of the Ak-Sar-Ben board announced the Omaha stock and horse show will run November 1 through 8 in the new coliseum. He dismissed race closure rumors, noting strong local backing to expand the event. An extended program and premiums for exhibitors accompany a mammoth celebration of Nebraska’s 75th anniversary.
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Omaha
W. H. Schellberg
Ak- Sar-Ben Board of Governors
Mr. Schellberg
Nebraska
McCook Gazette Plans Airplane Circulation
H D Strunk publisher of the McCook Daily Gazette announces a new plan to distribute the paper by airplane across a wide region of southwestern Nebraska and northwestern Kansas. Thirteen counties will receive daily editions starting September 14, marking the first attempt at full paper circulation by air in the United States.
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McCook
H. D. Strunk
McCook Daily Gazette
The
Gazette
Nebraska
Kansas
United States
Band At State Fair In Three Classes Lincoln
Nebraska state fair will feature 14 high school bands in three classes A B and C with additional professional groups to provide harmony. prize money will total 850 250 and 160 for first second and third in each class and a final contest adds 75 to winners and 60 to runners up. a championship cup goes to any group winning three straight state titles.
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Fairgrounds
George Jackson
Fair Board
Seward
Pawnee City
Blair
Ord
Havelock
Lightning Kills Four Horses in Adams Barn
Lightning struck the Davison farm near Adams killing four horses. Eight horses stood in the barn. a bolt at the ends killed two at each side, while the others remained unharmed and the barn suffered no damage.
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Adams
Nels Davison
Alliance to Build Modern Airport Near Town
The Alliance Chamber of Commerce bought a quarter section of flat land three miles south of Alliance for a new, large airport. The old north side strip was rejected by government aviators as too rolling. A hanger is being dismantled and its lumber will aid construction of a new hangar at the forthcoming field, which will be ready soon.
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New Alliance
Crop conditions improve in Lincoln Burlington report
Lincoln offices of the Burlington issue a semi monthly crop report noting corn at a general 92 percent and a large crop possible with favorable weather. Wheat harvest progress is brisk with substantial threshing underway and 194 cars of grain shipped from the Metook division during the last 24 hours ending July 16.
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Lincoln
Burlington
Metook
Capitol Probe Cost State 2379 Dollars
State records show the Lincoln investigation into capitol commission charges cost 2379 dollars. Vouchers filed with state auditor Johnson reveal an appropriation of 2500 dollars for the effort. Claims included 924.11 by Prof. A H Kimball of Ames Iowa for engineering study and 652.50 by Lester M Buckley of Lincoln for auditing the commission accounts.
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Capitol
Lincoln
Capitol Commission
Johnson
Vou
Chers
A. H. Kimball
Ames
Lester M. Buckley
Commission
Perennial Razz on Rabbit Ball Hints at Quieting The Ball
Ed ward Burns notes Nationals proxy said no proof of major changes as baseballs stay the focus. Heydler predicts fewer homers for second string hitters in hot weather while critics blame the ball. Hack Wilson cited as homer leader with 94 strikeouts. Klein faces scrutiny for past league, while critics question central league causes. John Heydler described as pleasant and conversational.
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Nationals
Edward Burns
Chicago Tribune
Heydler
Stanndard
Chuck Klein
Philadelphia Nationals
Klein
Hack Wilson
J'm Bottomley
Babe Ruth
Hack
John Heydler
College Captains Named Across Several Universities
Bob Alder a New York referee officiated 67 basketball games last winter. Pete Leaness is re-elected Temple baseball captain. Harry Griswold leads Wisconsin freshmen baseball. Cat Thompson to captain Montana State basketball. George Crosier named Dartmouth track captain. Lint Gay named Georgia lacrosse captain with brother Jim as alternate. Tommy Harrison stars for Toronto Y M C A basketball squads. Peter A Rasmus elected honorary captain at Ohio State track. George Lott named Chicago tennis captain. George W Blinke noted boxing authority. Greasy Neale criticizes rule change on fumbles. Seattle retired to stud after 1000 Guineas win. Navy Dartmouth game may not be in New York. Leonard West claims heavyweight diving title at 18 and 415 pounds.
Football Players Find Baseball Pastime Hard
The St Louis Browns released Larry Bettencourt to Milwaukee in the American association, ending his major league stint. Bettencourt struggled with position choice from catcher to boxer to third base and outfield while hitting .253 for St Marys. he may revive his hopes in Milwaukee with steady position play. Football stars like Ernie Nevers and Bruce Caldwell also failed in baseball, and Jim Thorpe remained on the edge of success, hindered by the curveball.
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Larry Bettencourt
St. Louis Browns
Milwaukee
American Association
Bettencourt
St. Mary's
Ernie Nevers
Pacific Coast League
Browns
Bruce Caldwell
Yale
Cleveland
Jim Thorpe
Sac and Fox
Mails' Hot Retort Triggers Laugh in Pittsburgh Spring Game
Walter Mails sparked laughter in the eighth inning of a spring game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Larry French, a Pirates star, had just pitched well against Mails. French then lined a ball to center field and a fan taunted Mails who fired back that he can’t fan him because French is in the big leagues.
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Walter Mails
Pittsburgh Pirates
Larry ‘French
Pirates
Mails
French
Duster
Malls
Stiff Digit Lets Pitcher Wetzel Dominate Coast League
Edward Buzz Wetzel, Hollywood club pitcher, claims his best breaking curve comes from a rare condition after his index finger was partially amputated as a child. The grafted finger remains stiff, and he says spin comes from his middle finger with added stock when it meets the immobile digit.
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Edward
Buzz” Wetzel
Hollywood Club
Pacific Coast Baseball League
Buzz
Wetzel
Barefoot Grid Stars Shine in Honolulu Youth Football Leagues
Honolulu hosts two youth football leagues where players compete shoeless in rough jeans and frayed shirts. Teens sprint on bare feet, kicking the ball up to 60 yards, showing remarkable speed.
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Honolulu
The Walshes Pitch, Stick Candy and Smoky Pitching
An aged trainer recounts Ed Walsh and son in White Sox lore. He recalls a 1908 Cleveland game where youngster Ed demanded candy as Walsh prepared to pitch. Later, the son pitched for the Browns, delivering a strong outing as the elder Walsh watched.
Modified Dutch Colonial Home Design Gains Attention
Article highlights a three bedroom modified Dutch colonial designed for family living with six rooms. It features an enclosed vestibule sun room terrace and open stairs, plus a double fireplace in the living room and a breakfast nook. William A. Radford offers free home building advice to readers.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Baseball Notes From An Early Era
Frank Gilhooley resigns as Jersey City manager. Bobby Smith of the Braves shines with a homer, double and single against the Giants. West Texas league boasts 82 027 population across six towns. Gabby Hartnett fills pinch-hitter role for Cubs due to sore arm. Indianapolis won pennants thanks to Pittsburgh help. Bucs send Meadows and Stroner this year. MLB clubs spend about 300 000 yearly. at least two exceed 450 000. Pacific Coast managers rail against lively ball. Oscar Vitt of Hollywood Stars voices concern. Pete Donahue is a 28-year-old Reds pitcher. Travis Jackson is 25 with long big league service. Cashion of Shreveport belts 12 fly balls in a Texas league game setting an outfielder chances record. Campbell of North Adams threw a 381 feet 2? inch ball in 1887, a famed throw. Dallas Dixie champions’ site reveals few players remaining in 1926–28 era. Heinie Groh once wore bottle hat and faced pitcher with feet squared. Rogers Hornsby stands back and hits rightward as left-handed hitters do. Buck Herzog elected president of Maryland Military League. Larry Bettencourt, Browns infielder, returns to St. Louis via Brewers. Washington club finishes in first division in American League five straight years: 1924–1928 yields top, top, fourth, third, fourth.
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Seward
Dangon County
Lexington
Lincoln
Royal
Missouri River
Blair
Iowa
Nebraska
Women’s Missionary Society
Evangelical Luthern Synod of Nebraska
Fremont
Midland College
United State Labor Division
Omaha
Sidney and
Chappell
A. M. Gooding
Norfolk
Elkhorn
Greeley
Electric High Lines
Western Power Company of
Boston
van Ackeren Company
Cedar Rapids
Cuming County
Beemer State Bank
Beemer
Paul Wupper
Wupper
J. M. Bell
Bryan Memorial Hospital
York High School
Richardson County
Nemaha
M. W
Boeing Group
New York
San Francisco
A.B. Anderson
Nebraska City
Cedar Bluffs
Valley
Yutan
Izaak Walton
Nebraska Buick
Wil
White Sox
William Buckner
Old Buck
John ©. Hoffman
Chicago Daily News
Chicago
Masseur
Ed Walsh
Doc White
Nick Altrock
Frank ‘Plano
Smith
Frank Owens
Big Ed
Little Ed
Cleveland
Walter Birmingham
Larry Lajoie
Young Ed
Browns
Metzler
Little Ld
Walshes
Changing Homes in the United States
The article notes most rooms in American homes have been updated in the last decade except the kitchen. It cites that 54 percent of the nation's 26 million housewives live in rented homes and must modify kitchens themselves. Builders and architects push for practical changes, with fold-away wall tables among the few feasible alterations.
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Household Research Bureau
Peoria
Concrete Floors For Fireproof Masonry Homes
Fireproof residences built with masonry often use Portland cement or gypsum concrete for floors. In night occupancy buildings, schools, and hospitals similar slab construction is common. The process pours concrete over ribbed metal lath attached to metal joists, then finishes with various surface options, including hardwood.
First Plaster Shift From Lime To Gypsum
Historical note explains plaster origins from mud to lime and gypsum. Lime plaster requires prolonged chemical setting, poses risks when adding decorative layers, while gypsum plaster cures quickly enabling faster finishing and controlled setting times for shipments to cities.
Gypsum Concrete Floors Cut Steel Needs in Buildings
Gypsum concrete floors and roof slabs are incombustible and lighter by about half compared with Portland cement. Specifying gypsum concrete during building plans can enable substantial steel savings, while linoleum and composition floors are noted alongside other floor materials.
Bathroom and Kitchen Neglected Rooms Emphasis on Style
The article urges attention to bathrooms and kitchens in home planning. It argues these spaces should convey refinement and sanitation and need not be costly to improve. It notes many overlook these rooms while admiring others, but practical, artistic results are achievable at low cost.
House Need Repair Advice of Experts
The article asserts appeal and upkeep matter in housing. It argues that a house is better when its exterior is pleasing and that architecture, regardless of style, should be kept in good repair.
Tank fittings promise noiseless water closet operation
New tank fittings are available that ensure silent operation of the water closet. The devices promise smoother function and reduced noise in domestic plumbing.
Lime Gypsum Plaster Mixture Sets Fast For Safety
The article describes two plaster types gypsum and lime as incombustible and fire safe for structures. Lime putty often finishes over gypsum base coats and is gauged with gypsum to prevent shrinkage. A thin corrosion coat allows carbon dioxide to escape, enabling the lime to set within a reasonable time.
Zinc's Nature Extends Its Durability Over Time
Zinc resists deterioration as it ages, oxidizing to form a protective coating that preserves the metal. The long life of zinc is a natural result of this oxidation process, making durability a key characteristic of zinc spouting.
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Thomas Lipton
Newport
Bob Alder
William
Pete) Leaness
Temple University
Japan
Harry Griswold
Cambridge, Wis
University of Wisconsin
Cat” Thompson
Montana
George D. Crosier
North Adams
Mass
Dartmouth
Lint Gay
Georgia
Jim
Tommy Harrison
Broadway
Toronto
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Peter A. Rasmus
Ashtabula
George Lott
University of Chicago
George W. Blinke
United States Army
Greasy Neale
Virginia
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Newmarket
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Leonard West
Los Angeles
Calif
Pittsburgh
Weston
Braves
al Weston
Needham
Boston ‘Braves
Jack Slattery
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Barefoot Grid
Walsh and Son
Buckner
W. A. Radford
Ivo
Ben RM
Ara
Frank Gilhooley
Jersey City
Bobby Smith
Giants
West Texas
Little Cities
Gabby” Hartnett
Cubs
Indianapolis
Bucs
Meadows and Stroner
Oscar Vitt
Hollywood
Stars
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Pete Donahue
Travis Jackson
Pete” Cashion
Shreveport
R. C. Campbell
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Hap
Morse
Heinie Groh
Rogers Hornsby
Buck Herzog
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