How World Takes Its Vacations
A National Geographic bulletin surveys historic and global vacation patterns, noting ancient Greece and Rome as early examples. It traces pilgrimage, health springs, and leisure resorts from Lapland to Mecca, Fuji, Bath, and Simla, highlighting how nations blend travel, climate change, and faith with rest.
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Washington
National Geographic Society
Lapps
Lapland
Bakhtiari
West Persia
Olympia
China
India
Japan
Germany
Rome
Europe
Bath
England
America
Baden
Austria
Switzerland
Principality of
Badenweiler
Antogast
Griesbach
Friersbach
Baden Baden
Belgium
Prince of Wales
Spain
San Sebastian
Biarritz
Peter the Great
Russia
Woden
George
Riviera
Peking
Emperor
Versailles Palace
Weds in Jail Breslau
Max Hoelz the Saxony brigand known as the Robin Hood was married by special license in Breslau jail where he serves fifteen years. The bride is the sister of a renowned Communist.
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Breslau
Max Hoelz
Robin Hood
Saxony
Ancient Algonkian remains found on Frontenac Island
Donald A. Cadzow of the Museum of the American Indian reports 14 Algonkian skeletons on Frontenac Island Cayuga County New York, dating about 1500 years, with indications of cannibalism and artifacts including a winged bannerstone and bone harpoon points. Guards posted, island restricted. Auk egg valued at 1200 dollars, one of two in the United States.
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Auburn
N. Y
New York State
Donald A. Cadzow
Museum of the American Indian
Heye Foundation
New York City
Finger Lakes Region
Frontenac Island
Kayuga Lake
Cudzow
Union Springs
Cayuga County
Cadzow
The
Museum
Dle Atlantic
Cuadrow
Bertram I. Field
Rutland Vt
United States
State convention and events span mid summer across Nebraska
The State convention of the American Legion will meet in Columbus July 27 to 29. Randolph suffers a major fire causing about 25000 dollars in damage. Crete to host a fall livestock show likely in October. John J. Irwin retires after 48 years with Burlington. Various local events include festivals, fairs, and athletic developments across Nebraska with notable incidents and projects listed.
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American Legion
Columbus
Randolph
Crete
John J. Irwin
Hubbell
Burlington
Z. T. Moran
Hartington
National Master Butchers Association
Omaha
Harry Hayes
North Platte
Union Pacific
Grand Island
Beatrice
Edgar Burroughs
Rockford
Gage County
Acre
Gering
Dawes County
Nebraska
Chappel
Adams Community
Adams
Rev. M. Adam of
Eagle
Lutheran Orphanage and Children's Home Finding Society of
Fremont
Carl Wagner
Oakdale
Norfolk
Camp Sheldon
Geraldine Dibble
Jesse Gandy
Custer County
Broken Bow
Scottsbluff and
McGrew
Bridgeport
Rich Daniel’s Place
Stanton
R. B. Anderson
Arlington
North Platte Valley
Richard Neumarker
Evangelical Protestant Church of Columbus
William F. Riggs
Creighton University
Fredrick Rudd
United States
Jacob Hanson
Nebraska Dairy Herd Gains Key Holstein Leader from North Platte
The U S Bureau of Dairying purchased Varsity Derby Matador a seven year old Holstein bull from the North Platte substation to head the Beltsville herd. Sired by King Derby Lincoln, Matador traces to Nebraska foundation stock and has daughters with strong seven day and thirty day butter and milk records. Nebraska University dairy operations at North Platte and Curtis boast high production and a standout herd under Prof. W P Snyder.
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North Platte
United States Bureau of Dairying
Beltsville
University Dairy Department
Lincoln
King Derby Lincoln
King Segis Hengerveld Vale
Kitty Gerben Lincoln
Kitty
Nebraska
Katy Gerben
Mrs. Lincoln
King
Nebraska University
Curtis
W. P. Snyder
Nine Original Norfolk Pioneers Still Alive After 59 Years
Nine of the original settlers of Norfolk Nebraska are alive and seen daily at their desks or on farms. Fifty nine years have passed since the city and territory were settled, and the pioneers J. M. Machmueller August Melcher Henry Rausch David Rohrke Mrs. Rohrke W F F Winter C F Winter Herman Winter and August Kaun recall their journey from Wisconsin to Nebraska in prairie schooners hauled by oxen.
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Norfolk
J. M. Machmueller
August Melcher
Henry Rausch
David Rohrke
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Scottsbluff Bankers Challenge Milk Contest at County Picnic
At the Mitchell Fair Grounds the Scottsbluff County Farm Bureau Picnic will feature a milking contest on the last day of July. Casselman of Irrigators' Bank challenged local bankers and A N Mathers of Gering National Bank accepted.
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Scottsbluff
Nebraska
Farm Bureau
Casselman
Irrigators’ Bank of
Ostmeyer Cattle Shipment Boosts Dakota City Trade
Harry Ostmeyer sold 13 loads of steers in Dakota City on Monday the 13th. The Nebraska purchase occurred October 13 in the sand hills, with steers at 12 dollars per hundredweight totaling over 13000 dollars.
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Dakota City
Harry Ostmeyer
Ostmeyer
Sand Hills
Nebraska
Narrow Escape From Quicksand Near Hastings
Mrs Smiley of Hastings nearly sank in quicksand while fishing along the Republican river south of the city. Two men joined to pull her free, ending a dangerous near-miss early this week.
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Quicksand
Red Cloud
Republican River
Fire Causes $10,000 Loss at Auburn Plant Annex
An early morning blaze damaged the Smith company automobile plant annex in Auburn, burning a number of automobiles and partly destroying the building. The loss is estimated at $10,000.
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Auburn
Smith Company
Peace medal found in Pike Pawnee village dig
A heavy three inch silver peace medal likely issued around 1760 was unearthed July 4 near Red Cloud in the Pike Pawnee village. A. T. Hill assisting with excavations for the Nebraska State Historical Society notes the medal bears King George III imagery and the English coat of arms.
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Red Cloud
Pike Pawnee
Here
A. T. Hill
Nebraskan State Historical Society
George of
England
Georgius
Hill
Farmers Gravel Side Roads in Nebraska City Area
More than fifteen miles of side roads in this region will be gravelled within thirty days. Local farmers forming districts gravel roads without formal district creation or commissioners approval.
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Nebraska City
Lincoln records gas tax haul for July 15
State figures show gasoline tax receipts totaling 118647 51 dollars set a daily record for the collection of this tax on July 15.
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Lincoln
Cat adopts baby rabbit into three-kitten brood
A mother cat in Belden has taken in a baby rabbit found roadside, joining her four young charges. The feline family reportedly shares meals and lives in harmony as they grow together.
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Belden
Merchants Market Week Kicks Off August 24
Fort Worth Omaha article notes Merchants Market committee sent forty thousand invitations to merchants in the Omaha trade territory. Market week is set to begin August 24 with planned events and participation across local businesses.
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Omaha
Merchants Market Committee
Girl Fights 28-Pound Badger Near Shelby
Miss Jerdon living near Shelby fought a twenty eight pound badger she encountered while inspecting a wheat field. She grabbed a tool from her car and after a desperate struggle killed the animal.
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David City
Daisy Jerdon
Shelby
Miss Jerdon
Plattsmouth Boy Survives Pony Saddle Slip Incident
Richard Hirz ten escaped serious harm when the saddle girth loosened causing the saddle to slip and the pony to drag him around the yard. Doctors report he will recover unless unexpected internal injuries develop.
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Plattsmouth
Richard Hirz
Gophers Trapped Rapidly in Pawnee County
Two men, Baker and Lantis, have been working in Pawnee county for months trapping gophers. They say each traps seventy to one hundred gophers per day and charge landowners 15 cents per animal plus a 10 cent bounty.
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Messrs
Baker and
Lantis
Pawnee County
Fremont Population Estimate Rises Beyond 10 Thousand
Fremont’s population now ranges from 10 030 to 11 500 as tabulated from the annual school census and Northwestern Bell estimates. The school census indicates 3 385 children of school age in the district.
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Fremont
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Omaha Market Records High for Hereford Yearlings
August Luther of Hooper Nebraska marketed twenty three horned Hereford yearlings averaging 939 pounds at fourteen dollars per hundredweight. This marked the highest price paid at the local market since October 1920.
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Omaha
August Luther
Hooper
Neb
Windstorm Causes Heavy Damage in Sidney
Severe windstorm in Sidney causes an estimated 5000 dollar loss as business block windows are broken roofs torn off porches and brick chimneys wrecked. no injuries reported and responders assess structural damage.
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Sidney
Stock sale proceeds refunded to Nebraska buyers
Lincoln report notes all money from the Grain Marketing Co. stock sale in Nebraska, totaling 2625 dollars, has been returned to purchasers. J. W. Coverdale serves as secretary of the grain company confirming the refund.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Grain Marketing Co
J. W. Coverdale
Grain Company
Clear Lake contest invites Iowa bands for August 2
Clear Lake Park company issues invitations to all non professional bands in Iowa to compete in a contest at Clear Lake on August 2. Each band will play three numbers and a mass band concert will close the event. Winners of first and second place receive cash prizes of 200 dollars and 100 dollars respectively.
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Clear Lake
Clear Lake Park Company
Iowa
County Nears Debt Free in Six Years
Dodge County faces a six year plan to retire all outstanding bonds. Current obligations total 43000 dollars with no new bond issuances planned unless unforeseen costs arise.
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Fremont
Dodge County
Gold-like Minerals Found in Old Well Sparks Near Riot
Workmen reopening an ancient well to address a water shortage unearthed minerals believed to be gold. The find caused a near riot as samples are sent for analysis by authorities and experts.
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M’cook
Lincoln preps rail rate hearing figures for Nebraska
Nebraska railroad officials prepare revenue figures as the freight rate hearing opens in Chicago on September 1. Commission members compile revenues gross and net for railroads operating in Nebraska to aid testimony and framing of rate proposals.
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Lincoln
Chicago
State Railway Commission
Nebraska
Lincoln man missing. foul play feared after disappearance
Relatives appeal to police to find J. W. Scott aged 70 who vanished from his Lincoln home on June 17. Mrs. Scott expresses fear for his safety due to his possession of more than $100 and the possibility of foul play.
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Lincoln
J. W. Scott
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