Nebraska Road Mileage Improves Amid Flood Damage
State figures show 5,753.4 miles of improved roads with 3,920.2 graded and surfaced and 1,833.2 graded only. A new four cent gasoline tax to raise about 8.5 million dollars yearly is expected to fund extensive road building and farm to market routes, with one fourth of proceeds going to counties. Authority Roy Cochran noted progress as Nebraska digests flood impact and shifts toward better highways.
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Roy Cochran
Falls City Flood Toll and Damages Rise in Richardson County
After a 72 hour search the body of Cecil Vader 16 was found near the spot he was swept away by flood water in Falls City Francis Mackey located the body The Nemaha bridge on federal highway No 73 was wrecked by debris forcing long detours Bond issue to repair flood damage discussed with a proposed 250000 boat bond The county estimates over 1000000 in total damage including 600000 in crops spread across Nemaha and Muddy river spans.
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Richardson County
Falls City
Cecil Vader
Francis Mackey
Nemaha River
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Richardson
Nemaha
Lincoln Government Costs in 1928 Public Expenditure Report
1928 Lincoln operating costs for general government totaled 2 207 178 dollars, or 31 22 per person, per Ben W Boeke. 1927 per capita was 30 51 and 1917 12 87. School expenses reached 1 397 352 dollars. Overall payments for operations, public services, interest, and outlays including schools and sanitary districts totaled 4 180 038 dollars.
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Lincoln
Ben W. Boeke
Bones of Indian Child Found Near Beaver City Camping Grounds
Remains of a young Indian child about four were found on a site once used by a large tribe near Beaver City while workers cleared a dam project on Beaver Creek. A decayed red blanket and a glass bottle marked By Robert Tuttle for his inverted Balsam of Life dated January 26, 1712 were found with the bones.
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Beaver City
Beaver Creek
Robert Tuttle
Repair Roads Damaged By Rains In Northeast Nebraska
State engineers report northeast Nebraska roads damaged by recent heavy rains will take about two weeks to restore to good condition. Most serious damage occurred on highway 81 near Crofton where fills washed out, and substantial expense is expected to rebuild the road system for heavy summer travel.
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Norfolk
Nebraska
Crofton
Circuit Rider Rev Thomas Bithel Dead at 69
Omaha Neb—Rev Thomas Bithel longtime Nebraska circuit rider of the 80s and veteran Methodist pastor died after a three year illness in an Omaha hospital. He served nine Nebraska pastorates and was once superintendent of the Norfolk district. He retired in 1920 due to illness. Burial will be in Omaha.
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Omaha
Thomas Bithel
Nebraska
Bithel
Norfolk
The
Methodist Church
Pleasant
Valley
Richland
Purple Cane
Decatur
Wayne
Wallop
Fremont
Postmasters Convene in Kearney Nebraska June 17 18
Postmasters from Nebraska gather in Kearney on June 17 and 18 with Louis Brehm representing the Postmaster General and William Spillman from the First Assistant Postmaster. Governor Weaver is to attend the opening night banquet and will again be a guest of the Shippers on the following Friday evening.
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Kearney
Nebraska
Louis Brehm
William Spillman
Washington
Weaver
Nebraska News Notes and Local Developments in 1920s
Large fire destroys elevator capacity 11 000 bushels with $9 000 loss covered by insurance. Cass County ministers form county ministerial association at Weeping Water. Continental Telephone plans metallic circuits in Burwell. Burlington works at McCook add engine stalls and a blacksmith shop at cost about 340 000. Dam near Marsland completed forming trout lake. Nebraska births exceed deaths by 167 608 in decade per vital statistics. Col M A Bates celebrated 87th birthday while editing Plattsmouth Journal. State buys supplies for 17 state institutions with bids for flour beans meat and more. Crete boys James and Harold Clark catch large channel catfish weighing 48 and 26 pounds. Capitol investigation committee finds minor defects but no fraud in capitol administration. Rosalie bank closes for reorganization. A F Jorgensen to take charge. Army parachute drop after plane failure near Crawford. photographer and Lloyd Blackburn safe. Theodore Vail medal awarded to Matel Huey’s wife for heroism. Eastern Nebraska farmers optimistic about crops after rainfall. 43H clubs to tour Lincoln area industries and stockyards.
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Legislative Capitol Investigating Committee
Capitol Commission
George E. Johnson
Fred Carey
Omaha Bee-News
Rosalie State Bank
Thurston County
State Banking Bureau
A. F. Jorgensen
Lloyd G. Blackburn
Fort Riley
Kans
Lincoln
Fort Robinson
Crawford
Nebr
Matel‘Huey
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Potter
Theodore Vail
wsIrs
Hite
Estern Nebraska
Agricultural Bureau
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Bureau
Stock Exchange
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Y. M.C
Knights_of Columbus club
Six room house plan with sun room and balcony feature
William A. Radford offers free expert home building advice for readers. The article describes a six room frame house 28 by 24 with ship lap siding, a sun room balcony, and a first floor living and dining layout. Upstairs hold two bedrooms a bath and a playroom.
Ornamental Mouldings for the Small Home
New period mouldings in wood open decorative possibilities for small and medium homes. They mimic hand carved mouldings for cornices wall panels door heads and mantels while remaining affordable and durable.
One Per Cent Monthly Fair Carrying Charge
The article discusses home financing beyond initial equity, stressing saving, land purchase, planning, materials, and budgeting for investment and running costs. It warns against slipshod home buying and contrasts family home investment with quick real estate speculation.
The Painter Advises Two Coats for House Paint
A painter urges homeowners to choose a two coat paint job during spring cleaning and moving time. He says one coat cannot fully cover dirt and discoloration, a two coat job lasts more than twice as long, and using quality materials pays off. Application costs make up five thirds to three quarters of total expenses.
Guide to Smart Home Financing and Realistic Planning
The article stresses careful long term planning before buying a home. It advises not to invest in a house exceeding three times annual income and to keep monthly housing costs within weekly income. It recommends consulting a trusted expert to avoid money trouble and added worries.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Colored Tile Useful Inside House or Out
Tile proves versatile for both exterior and interior use including floors steps pergolas seats and walls. Made of clay and fired to high heat the tiles are durable fireproof unfading and ideal for simple yet artistic room or outdoor furnishings.
Paint quality and painter skill drive spring paint jobs
Four years of paint life hinge on proper application and skilled workmanship. A good painter mixes white lead and oil to suit surface conditions, and different sides of the same house may need different treatment. Quality paint plus a skilled painter ensure a bright appearance next spring.
Decorative wall paper height and ceiling matching guidance
The guidance suggests increasing height by using Stripes on rising lines in the wallpaper and extending the paper to the ceiling. If the ceiling is not too dark, use a plain color to blend with the wall background to soften the transition.
Suppressed Desires Spark Curious House Conversation
Whirlwind of fragments depicts a chaotic exchange about buying, subscription clauses, and a playful innuendo. A canvasser questions a bemused madam while a humorous line hints at a wife’s vague dream and her husband’s confusion.
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