Nebraska News Roundup Displays Legal, Weather and Growth Signals
Michael J. Moran sues Nebraska State in Leatrice district court over injuries from a state truck collision near Lincoln in May 1926. Sam Otto loses about 900 bushels of wheat after a field fire. A severe hailstorm devastates Franklin County with bridges washed out and heavy rain. Henry J. Hall’s will allocates $1 000 each to Hastings College and other charities, with rest to his niece Amy Kirk. Armour & Co signals a hog market in Hastings with a $6 million annual business forecast and stockyard expansion. State officials publish 1927 Nebraska session laws with H R 551 as the leading act. Roadwork connects Gretna area with fisheries. Burlington Rail to add motor cars. Thayer County Fair to install loudspeakers. Ardmore excursion draws farmers to hear President Coolidge. Bridgeport builds a new $30 000 moving picture show and Deshler plans a $75 000 school. New houses, blocks, garages and farm buildings surge in Alliance as 1920s building boom continues.
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Michael J. Moran
Wymore
Leatrice
State of Nebraska
Svh
University R. Oo.t. S
Lincoln
Sam Otto
Aurora Rotary Club
Franklin County
Burlington Railroad
Franklin
Hastings College
Aurora Presbyterian Church
Bowery Mission
New York City
Presbyterian Children’s Orphanage
Omaha
Henry J. Hall
T. M. Scott
Hall
Amy Kird
Kansas City
Hastings
Armour & Co
Chicago
United States
Nebraska
Lou Barrington
National Association
Lawrence F. Farrell
Nebraska Association of Realtors
Harvey Rathbone
Ational
Harrington
Marsh
Gretna
Roy Cochran
Department of Public Work
Alliance
Ardmore
Farmers Union
Coolidge
Bridgeport
Horse and Rider Thrown By Enraged Nebraska Bull
Long Pine rancher Harry Billoft escaped serious harm after a bull charged his horse in a pasture several miles from home. He was hurled over the animal, suffering a dislocated collarbone as he and his horse crashed to the ground. The bull then charged toward the fence as Billoft struggled to freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Pine
Harry Billoft
Mr. Billoft
Mr. Biltoft
Jie
Cube
Mr. Dyvoft
Louisville to Host Major Cement Plant Project
L T Sunderland of Ash Grove Lime and Portland Cement announces plans to begin excavations in August for a large cement plant in Louisville. The $2 million facility will sit beside the Platte River at the Burlington and Missouri Pacific junction, with expanded rail access and new track work by Burlington and the two railroads.
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Omaha
L. T. Sunderland
Ash Grove Lime and Portlad Cement Company
Kansas City
Louisville
Platte River
Burlington
Missouri Pacific
Alligators Sighted Near Farley Lake East of Ewing
Reports from fishers recount three alligators surfacing near the shore of Farley lake about a half mile east of Ewing and a ten foot specimen. Local boys report sightings, farmers note missing pigs, and residents recall two escapees from a circus two decades ago, suggesting these could be descendants or the same animals.
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Ewing
Farley Lake
Work Of Farmers Comes In Brish Beatrice
Over the past week farmers have harvested small grain crops and alfalfa by moonlight, often until 10 pm. Wheat oats alfalfa and corn required attention simultaneously. Some workers toiled nearly all night, rotating crews at dawn.
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Beatrice
Lincoln highway route change to remove grade crossings
Fremont considers the proposed Lincoln highway route between Ames and North Bend. A special meeting may be called at the request of District Engineer Black as the state department seeks to settle the matter and has notified the Dodge county board.
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Fremont
Ames
North Bend
Dstrict
Black
Dodge County
Farmer dies in wagon accident near Alliance
Alliance, Nebraska reports that 47 year old farmer T. R. Manion was fatally injured when he was thrown from a wagon into a hay sweep on his farm 16 miles north of Alliance. The incident occurred recently and cost the well known farmer his life.
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Alliance
T. R. Manion
Babe Ruth autograph drives at CTM camps raises prize bat and ball
Babe Ruth autographed 53 Louisville slugger bats and many baseballs for camps in Citizens' Military Training, presented on Governors Island to Maj. Gen. James H. McRae. The gesture aims to boost athletic effort among trainees nationwide as they compete for Ruth’s autographed bat and ball trophies.
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Babe” Ruth
New York “Yankees
Louisville
Sultan of Swat
Governors Island
New York Harbor
James H McRae
Second Corps
Uncle Sam
Baseball Player Moves and Signings Stir 1920s Circles
Veteran outfielder Gene Bailey joins Wico. Charles Wall signs with St. Louis Cardinals. George Grant moves to Cleveland Indians. Dick Snelling sold to Jersey City. Ohio State reshapes roster with seven grads leaving. Manuel Herrera sold to Springfield Eastern league. Front shows multiple player transfers, signings and notes on notable figures such as Frank Navin and Mickey Heath.
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Dick Snelling
Cleveland
Washingtob
Jersey City
Boats and sports legends hint at early 20th century clubs
The article notes Japan's upcoming first motor boat exhibit and mentions the Chicago Motor Boat Club using an old lightship as a clubhouse. It cites twelve prominent colleges supporting rowing crews and references long standing golf courses and notable athletes across golf tennis and discus events from the era.
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Chicago Motor Boat Club
Lodge Pole Bonds for Light Plant Upgrade Approved
Lodge Pole voters approved a $14,500 bond issue to buy additional equipment for the electric light plant in a special election by an 88 to 46 margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge Pole
Rooter Sends Conscience Money After Temptation Incident
A Pennsylvania council on athletics office in Philadelphia received two one dollar bills with a note from "Rooter" saying the money is conscience money. The note admits the temptation to keep all the proceeds from ball games caught in the stands a few weeks earlier. Ernest B. Cozens is the graduate manager of athletics.
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Pennsylvania Council On Athletics
Philadelphia
Ernest B. Cozens
Rooter
Bell and Bluege Join Five-Strikeout Club in MLB history
The report notes Lester Bell of the St. Louis Cardinals struck out five times in a single game, joining Ossie Bluege as the only third basemen to do so in major league history. It recalls past players with five strikeouts including Henry and Perry and marks the rarity of such an offensive failure.
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Joe Sewell
Cleveland
Charles Hollacher
Chicago Cubs
Lester Bell
St. Louis Cardinals
Ossie Bluege
Washington
Bell
Bluege
Bluuege
Grimes
Burleigh Grimes
New York
Henry
Grites
Henry Rowling
Goose Goslin Among AL's Top Hitters This Year
Goose Goslin of Washington leads with strong bat as one of the league's top five in games played this season. The veteran outfielder remains one of the club's most consistent hitters for the Capitals.
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Goose” Goslin
Washington
Goose
Burlington Calls Back Train Crews Amid Heavy Grain Shipment
Burlington activates twenty train crews long out of service in response to an exceptionally heavy grain shipment already underway in Bridgeport.
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Burlington
Bridgeport
Improving Light Plant At Grand Island
Grand Island crews install machinery and materials in the new addition to the city light and water plant. Structural steel for the turbine room is finished and brick work will start. A 2,500 kilowatt generator and a 4,000 square foot condenser are installed. A second boiler is being installed.
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Grand Island
Hornsby backs Flowers to strengthen Dodgers in deal
Rogers Hornsby, who managed the St. Louis Cardinals to a world title last year, says D'Arcy Flowers will make the Dodgers more valuable. He notes Flowers had limited playing time due to Tommie Thevenow’s job and adds the outfielder is a strong fielder with a punch, likely to improve and help Brooklyn.
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Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis
D’arcy
Jake I Flowers
Dodgers
Flowers
Tommins Thevenow
Hornsby
Robins
Jake
Brooklyn
Baseball Pays Its Way in France Last Season
Josebuahl the Yaap kee sport gains favor in France as baseball and tennis each paid their way at Racing Club de France last year. The 1926 report shows the club ran a deficit near $4,000 with rugby football as the biggest loss, about $1,500 over receipts.
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France
Josebuall
Racing Club de France
Fire Hits Bennet Farmers Co operative Elevator
A blaze at the Bennet Farmers' Co operative elevator caused the loss of over 20000 bushels of corn and 800 to 990 bushels of wheat. The fire started about 1 30 a m and was not found until it spread through the building. Volunteers prevented spread to nearby structures and the cause remains undetermined.
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Lincoln
Orgim
Bennet
Houston golfer Joins Hole in One Club at Princess Anne
Charles Lo Kuhlmann of Houston Texas joined the hole in one club by holing out on the seventh at Princess Anne Country Club Virginia Beach. Playing with Arthur Jettson he drove 177 yards to the island tee and landed on the green before the ball rolled in. The feat was vouched for by Jeu and the caddies.
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Charles Lo Kuhlmann
Houston
Texas
Princess Anne
Virginia Beach
Kuhlmann
Arthur Jettson
Jeu
Gothic-Roof Dairy Barn Housing 40 Cows and Feed
A Gothic-roof dairy barn designed for 40 cows, calves, and a herd bull features a 36 by 40 foot layout, center driveway, rear alleys, sunlight windows, steel stall partitions, concrete floors with rear drainage, water fountains, and ventilation to cut labor. Modern farm architects deem it economical for milk production and tax dividends.
Inspect Your Fireplace and Flue Construction
Defective fireplace and flue work causes many dwelling fires. A dishonest builder can disguise faulty construction while carelessness and ignorance also contribute. Poor brick courses, exposed spaces, and wooden remnants raise ignition risk. competent contractors and inspections before and after completion are advised.
Linoleum Floors Painted Like Wood
Linoleum floors endure wear but can be refreshed by painting. Painted linoleum, especially with a final varnish, yields a durable, attractive finish and eases cleaning on both old and new surfaces.
Grain or Wood Helps to Obtain Fine Finish
The grain of the wood affects the reception of colored filler with some areas absorbing more than others, producing an uneven finish. Proper selection and preparation aim to balance absorption for a smooth final coat.
Use of Good Mechanics and Materials Urged
The article argues that good workmanship is as crucial as quality materials in house construction. It warns that poor handling of materials by inadequately skilled labor leads to premature failures in plaster and woodwork, creating costly repairs and unsatisfactory results.
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Tediay
Mediapric
Woodwork Finishing Techniques and Color Pairings
The article describes finishing living room woodwork with a smooth ground color after planing. It notes applying a thin contrasting plate coat, stippled with a large stencil brush, kept clean and dry. Suggested combinations include light butt with olive-green glaze and Venetian red with mahogany glaze.
Striping Finishes Add Distinctive Touch to One Tone Walls
Striping enhances plain walls by adding a decorative note that differentiates the one tone finish. The effect harmonizes with woodwork using a contrasting banding line closer to the trim, applied directly to the wall. It is homelike and often important in marketing homes, especially for properties rented or sold to women.
Antiquated Fixtures Plague Wired Homes in Survey
A committee of engineers surveyed electrical wiring and found that more than half of already wired houses use antiquated fixtures. Many require rewiring and nearly all have too few outlets to utilize the electricity purchased.
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Committee of Engineers
Defects in wallpaper and plaster work warned
The piece advises home builders to choose carefully for plaster materials and skilled applicators. It warns that hidden defects first appear as wallpaper pain and plaster cracks if not properly mixed and applied, urging select master plasterers and quality materials.
Insulate Pipes to Cut Heat Loss in Furnace System
Insulate pipes and cover them with cellular asbestos as found unsatisfactory. Sheet asbestos loses more heat than bright metal in extensive engineering tests, underscoring the need for better insulation practice.
Do Not Varnish Over Wax on Wooden Floors
Instructions warn against applying varnish to waxed floors and advise removing wax before finishing. The text emphasizes using wax or varnish only on appropriate surfaces and avoiding layering finishes.
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Schuyler
Deshler
Deshler Public Schoars
Lutheran College
Missouri Lutheran Parochial
Way
William Wegel
Babe Ruth
James H. M.rae
Henry V. Fiect
Tharpe
Lester Everett Tharpe
Luray
University of Richmond
New York Athletic Club
Bernie Wefers
Hod Eller
Cincinnati Reds
Eller
Indianapolis
Xriamond
Gene Bailey
The
Wico
Charles
Stony) Wall
Kansas University
George Grant
Terre Haute
Cleveland Indians
Ohio State
Manuel Herrera
Mobile
Springfield
Mass
Frank J. Navin
8. F. Ahgus
Detroit
Uarry Elmore
University of Cincinnati
Vauul Hines
Providence
Boston
Waterbury
Voxheimer
Nashua
Lefty Sullivan
White Sox
Jimmy Warholf
Williamsport.a
Pensacola Club
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
George M
Mickey) O'Neill
New York Giante
Toledo
American Association Club
James M. Chirkin
Hartford Baseball Club
Ralph Head
Rochester Club
John
Dinny) McNamara
Boston Braves
al Wicker
North Carolina State College
Wake Forest College
Arthur Rosenson
Prooklyp. N.Y
Aat Lehich University
Francis Ler Chilton
Joplin Mo
Frank Stapleton
George Davis
New York Yankees
Mickey Heath
Hollywood
Legrist
Heath
Toronto
Japan
Tooting Bee
Laelland
Yale
Princeton
Galfer
Walter Hagen
Lord Balfour
Martin Sheridan
Georgantas
Frank H. Hoyt
Scott Perry
Athletics
Perry
Bennet Burns
W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
Wiliam A. Walford
Prairie Avenue
Chiccago
Feep
Silo
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