Five Towns Bid For All Nebraska Air Tour Stop Visit
Omaha and five more towns including Hot Springs Ogallala and Holdrege seek inclusion in the second all Nebraska air tour itinerary. Norfolk and Kearney promise hospitality while Broken Bow declines for Fourth of July events. ONeill requests a luncheon stop due to a golf tournament.
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Omaha
Hoy Springs
Eric Rogers
Norfolk
William Pixley
Chamber of Commerce
Myron Wilson
Broken Bow
Air Fleet
Kearney
Wallace Thornton
Rushville
Sheridan County
O'Neill
Gun 300 Years Old Added to Hastings Museum
A match lock gun over five feet long and more than an inch bore, at least 300 years old, joins Hastings museum. It was once in the Duke of Austria's European collection before World War I. The museum now houses more than 600 firearms and about 200 swords and bayonets.
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Hastings
Hastings Museum
Duke of
Austria
Europe
H. H. Lahr
Oregon Trail
Nebraska Safety Council reports 33 deaths in two weeks
The Nebraska Safety Council's second year survey shows 33 lives lost, 20 permanent disabilities, and 223 injuries in the first two weeks. Home accidents fell 55 percent but fatalities doubled. industrial injuries dropped 60 percent. motor accidents rose fivefold with 10 deaths by May 20.
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Lincoln
Nebraska Safety Council
Twin Towns in Richardson County Population Report
District Supervisor Walter A. Vasey released 1930 census figures showing Shubert and Salem as the twin villages in Richardson County with 387 inhabitants each. Shubert declined by 10 since 1920, Salem rose by 14. Falls City Humboldt Dawson Verdon and Salem gained, while Stella Rule Preston Shubert and Barada lost.
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Richardson County
Falls City
Walter A.vasey
Shubert
Salem
Humboldt
Dawson
Verdon
Stella
Rule
Preston
Barada
Bombs and Planes to Drill Over Omaha Fort Crook
Nebraskans will witness aerial defense maneuvers from July 20 to August 10 as the U. S. Army reserve flying corps conducts simulated attacks over Omaha and Fort Crook. Warplanes will demonstrate ground strafing and bombing, boosting local marksmanship and readiness.
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Omaha
Fort Crook
Flying Corps
U. S. Army
Letting Contracts For Paving From Kearney To Odessa
Contracts to pave four miles between Kearney and Odessa will be awarded at a Lincoln letting on June 20. About $1.5 million in additional road work will be bid, covering forty projects including paving gravel surfacing grading and guard rails. The program includes twenty one miles of paving and 128 miles of grading.
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Kearney
Odessa
Lincoln
Omaha Legion Dedicates Flag Pole at Forest Lawn
Memorial day morning the Omaha American Legion dedicated a flag pole at Forest Lawn cemetery to Nebraskans in the regular army who fell during World War I. Adjutant Gillan of Omaha Post No 1 led the ceremony with speakers State Adjutant Dudley and Col. Laurence Halsted.
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Omaha ‘American Legion
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Adjutant Gillan
Omaha Post No. 1
Dudley
Col
Laurence Halsted
Falls City Aircraft Incorporators Named
The Falls City Aircraft company filed incorporation papers with the secretary of state naming Ray Novak and Minnie Novak as corporators. The firm plans to deal in airplanes of all types and carry passengers or freight on special trips or regular routes. Capital stock is $2,000.
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Falls City Aircraft Company
Secretary of State
Ray Novak
Minnie Novak
Sabbatical Leave Proposed for University of Nebraska Faculty
Chancellor E A Burnett announced a sabbatical system for University of Nebraska faculty after a regents meeting. Eligible instructors must have six consecutive years at the university to take one year of leave on half pay or a semester on full pay for graduate study and travel.
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University of Nebraska
E. A. Burnett
Board of Regents
Norfolk Voters to Decide $190000 School Bond June 17
A special election June 17 asks Norfolk residents to approve a $190000 bond for new school facilities. Planned additions include a high school wing for a junior college program with 100 students, a junior high gym, and a senior high manual arts building.
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Norfolk
Nebraska hatcheries yield 2 154 979 game fish in 1929
Frank B. OConnell state game warden said Nebraska hatcheries produced 2 154 979 game fish in 1929 to attract sportsmen. Distribution by species included black bass 314 384 perch 349 675 catfish 35 244 bullheads 687 141 crappies 141 174 sunfish 89 256 pickerel 1 276 trout 415 230 pike 17 999 frogs 53 600.
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Nebraska
Frank B. O'Connell
Brownville strawberry crop market curtailed by weather
The Brownville strawberry crop is being placed on the market but is heavily curtailed this year due to adverse weather. Most berries fail to meet the local average, though some good ones are available. Grape acreage has slowly increased while strawberry acreage declines in the Brownville area.
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Brownville
Prospects Bright for Seed Potatoes Trade With South
W. M. Morrow certification manager for the western Nebraska potato farmers cooperative reports brisk demand for western Nebraska certified seed potatoes among southern planters after an extensive inspection tour. The southern growers favor the western spuds and expectations point to increased business between the regions.
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Nebraska
W. M. Morrow
Western Nebraska Potato Farmers Cooperative
Nebraska road contracts set for June 20
State Engineer Roy Cochran announced that about 1.5 million dollars in highway work will be awarded at a June 20 meeting. The agenda includes a D S D paving link between Lincoln and Omaha and 6.8 miles of pavement from Greenwood to near the Burlington crossing south of Ashland.
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Nebraska
Roy Cochran
Lincoln
Omaha
Greenwood
Ashland
Burlington Tracks
Nebraska Anglers Buy 170 244 Resident Licenses In 1929
Frank B. O Connell state warden reports Nebraska resident fishing licenses sold totaled 170 244 in 1929 with income 170 244 and 3 325 from nonresident permits. Coarse fish sales from ponds and rivers brought 6 321 29 and other state park activities pushed total revenue to 208 661 25. Audited figures show prior year resident permits at 163 355. operating costs including new recreation sites lakes and parks ran 176 409 28 with 21 000 spent on purchases.
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Nebraska
Frank B. O’connell
C. A. Sommers
Ninety Ninth Birthday Flight Delights Grand Island Woman
Mrs. Mary Berger of Grand Island celebrated her 99th birthday with an airplane ride. Believed to be the oldest woman in the country to fly, she toured the skies with pilot Stover Dietz for a half hour at the airport after greeting fellow elderly residents at the Soldiers Home. She called the experience wonderful.
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Mary Berger
Grand Island
Nebraska Fishermen Appeal to Governor on Net Laws
Fishermen along the Missouri River Nebraska claim strict commercial fishing laws threaten their livelihood. A seven-person committee presented the case to Governor Weaver in Lincoln. They will be notified of the state game and park board meeting in June and may appear.
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Missouri River
Nebraska
Weaver
Lincoln
State, Game and Park Board
Missionary in India Reports Family Safe Amid Disturbance
Rev. Stephen P. Hieb, stationed at Shelapur, India, writes his father Rev. Louis Hieb that he and his wife are safe. The younger Hieb directs the criminal tribes division and oversees a mission, reportedly in charge of 4,000 habitual criminals kept in barbed wire enclosures.
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Stephen P. Hieb
Shelapur
India
Louis Hieb
Plymouth Congregational Church
Omaha
Bancroft
Nehi
Mr. Hieb
Criminal Tribes Division
Eclipses Trees and Tricks in Earlier News Snippets
Items of interest from various domains include yearly solar eclipses, Washington state shipping 1 484 000 Christmas trees in 1929, carp predation, Cook County Hospital Illinois with 3 300 beds, cornstalk wallboard in a Washington radio studio, a fatal fright incident in Wickford England, and University of Minnesota data suggesting American girls are not dieting skinnier.
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State of Washington
United States
Cook County Hospital
Inlinois
Washington
Wickford
England
John Andrew
University of Minnesota
Omaha Doctor Seeks Democratic Senate Nomination
Dr. Jennie Callias of Omaha Nebraska, ousted as Democratic national committeewoman after refusing to back Al Smith, seeks the Democratic nomination for senator. She would challenge Republican incumbent George W Norris and campaigns on tariff reform to aid agriculture.
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Jennie Callias
Omaha
Neb
Democratic National
Diana Fishwick Wins British Women Open Golf Final
Diana Fishwick of the North Fore land club defeated Miss Glenna Collett of the United States to win the British women's open golf final. Fishwick, nineteen, is the former British girls' golf champion.
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Diana Fishwick
North Foreland Club
Glenna Collett
United States
Miss Fishwick
It’s Up to You Resolve to be content with life
A quotation from American Magazine urges readers to accept contentment unless they are ready to sacrifice to change their lives, framing personal growth as a deliberate choice and effort.
Housewives Savings Trend Among 25 to 30 Year Olds
A Chicago bank reports that housewives aged between twenty five and thirty are the most consistent savers in its new savings account customer study highlighting their steady balances and regular deposits.
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Chicago
Leaf miners Infest Up to 200000 Coconut Trees
A single invasion of leaf miners infests as many as 200000 coconut trees, causing widespread damage. The outbreak impacts plantations and could affect production and local economies reliant on coconuts. Experts monitor spread and advise control measures.
Physician Advises Ladies Crying Has Therapeutic Value
The Arkansas Gazette reports a medical advice note stating that a good cry can be therapeutic for women, framing crying as a medicine with bawl like effect.
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Arkansas Gazette
Striking Effects With Combinations of Building Materials
William A. Radford offers free home building advice and answers readers questions. He explains how brick and veneer brick walls support a Dutch colonial style home with five rooms a sun parlor and balcony, noting brick helps a stable look and sun porch integration.
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William A. Radford
South Dearborn Street
Chicago
Ill
Fireproof Roofs Cut Fire Losses In Homes
The article argues fireproof roofs reduce urban fire losses and cites shingles as a chief risk. It notes winds spread flaming shingles, cites Chicago San Francisco and Salem fires, and says a permanent fireproof roof costs about 250 dollars more than perishable roofs, plus 2 to 3 percent extra for homeowners to invest.
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United States
England
Chicago
San Francisco
Salem
Mass
Stucco Armor Protects House in All Weather
Modern Portland cement stucco provides a weatherproof exterior that strengthens with age. In Minneapolis new homes use it in 95 percent of builds, and southern California homes report satisfaction amid heat and humidity. Three coats yield a durable base, added thickness, and final color or texture.
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Minneapolis
California
New Drain Plug Fits Old Chain Hole
A metal drain control for lavatories and bathtubs replaces rubber plugs with a stopper that seals into the drain body. The unit is built to fit any lavatory or bath and resists wear, with nickel or chromium head options available.
Floor Based Room Design Guides for Rug Colors and Patterns
A Household Magazine piece by Harriet W. Allard advises using a darker rug to anchor a room as a foundation. It notes that plain colors or frieze weave patterns add depth, while multi color designs can set the overall color scheme for walls draperies and furnishings.
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Harriet W. Allard
Household Magazine
Manila Welcomes New Taxicabs Standardized Like U S Lines
Taxicabs built on the lines of those used in the United States have been introduced in Manila. The public gave them a cordial welcome as a big improvement over the city's old horse drawn and ramshackle conveyances.
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United States
Manila
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