Farm sale near Cambridge nets $14000 cash
Hiram Cast sold a four hundred acre farm three miles northeast of Cambridge to James Staley for 14000 dollars in cash. Rest of the items note church completion at Steele City, county fair success, a small blaze in Lincoln, and various regional notices.
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Cambridge
Hiram Cast
James Staley
Steele City
Antelope County
James Pine
Lincoln
Supreme Court
Goss
E. EB. Good
W. Hi. Thompson
William RB. Rose
James M. Dean
George A. Day
George A. Eberly
North Platte
North Platte River
Hershey
Noy Cochran
Lincoln County
M. C. Lesler
University Place
Bethany
Falls City
Chicago
New York
Boston
Nebraska
Willie Boles
Terral
Tex
Union Pacific
Grand Island
Beles
Rivoli
Bohrer Brothers Contractora
Falls City Theater Realty Company
Tony Schroed
A. J. Weaver
B. K. Baker
George O. Monroe
Calvin Bard
Omaha
Bard
State Capitol
Capitol Commission
Ak Sar Ben 1927 Fall Festival Plans in Omaha
The 33rd Ak-Sar-Ben Fall Festival in Omaha runs Sept 21 to Oct 1 with nationality programs at City Auditorium. Bohemian Italian Danish German Swedish Irish Polish Serb Lithuanian eras highlighted plus a grand All American program and Harvest Festival Carnival. In Fremont a jail upgrade promises a burglar proof Dodge County jail after a daylight escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Samson
Ek-Sar-Ben
Quivera
Poland
Lithuania
Ak-Sar-Ben
Meer
Middle West
Neligh Farmer Grows Tobacco Plants Big Crop
Neligh farmer Harry Thiessen is growing a tobacco patch on his residence ground. The plants show leaves forty inches long, clean and free from broken or ragged edges, with little experimentation in diversification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neligh
Harry Thiessen
Old Winnebago Leader Henry DeCora Dies at Home
Henry DeCora 73 a prominent Winnebago Indiana figure was found dead in his bed at his Winnebago home. The longtime tribesman came from Wisconsin in the 1860s and had played a leading role in tribal affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry DeCora
Indiana
Winnebago
Wisconsin
Beatrice Rattlesnake Find by Wendorff and Smith
George Wendorff and Carl Smith while grading north of Fairbury uncovered a rattlesnake den. They killed three large rattlesnakes and captured twelve small ones, each with at least one rattle or button. They stored the snakes in a jar and transported them to Western to obtain alcohol for preservation.
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Beatrice
George Wendorff i
Carl Smith
Fairbury
Western
Prizes Won at Webster County Fair by Local Farmer
John Zopf of the Plainview Community near Bladen took 77 prizes in farm products at the Webster county fair, marking a standout performance at the county event.
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Red Cloud
John Zopf
Plainview
Bladen
Webster County
Gage Corn Now Out of Danger in Sage County
Farmers report most corn acreage in southern Sage County safe from frost after eight days of extreme heat. Ears are maturing well with green stalks and plump grain, husks in excellent condition, and fields showing widespread good condition.
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Gage
Wymore
Sage County
Morfolk Editor Suffers Stroke
Norfolk Newsman W. H. Weekes, 72, longtime publisher of the Norfolk Press, suffered a paralytic stroke after returning home from work. His condition worsened Friday. Weekes has been active in state and district editorial groups and serves as president of the Nebraska BHN Editorial Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
W. H. Weekes
Nebraska
Women of Saline Plan Federation Crete
The Crete Woman's club held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. Robb Douglas home with a large attendance. Mrs Will Minner of Oakland state president and Mrs A F Nuquist fourth district president spoke. rooms decorated with ger der dowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Six Good Points of Right Driving
The article summarizes six universal traits of good driving identified by seven traffic experts. Key points include self control, responsive car handling, suitable speed for conditions, respect for others, pedestrian protection, and constant vigilance. The findings emphasize responsibility over new laws to improve highway safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Henry
American Automobile Association
Fred H. Caley
Cleveland Automobile Club
Caley
Ping Bodie the Coast League Legend Reenters Seals Roster
Ping Bodie, longtime slugger who began in the San Francisco sand lots around 1909, starred for the Chicago White Sox 1912 to 1915, set a Coast league home run mark of 32, later returned to the Sox, played for Vernon, retired, and now attempts a comeback with the Seals.
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Ping Bodie
San Francisco
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Ping
Vernon
The
Seals
Ping Boudte
Post Office Department Expands To 6,982 Autos
Government figures reveal 6,982 automobiles under contract for mail transport. In 1925 the department logged 2,500,000 miles by airmail planes and carried 14,145,640 letters via air. Rural routes served 31,000,000 people with 45,314 routes. Rural carriers traveled 1,234,153 miles daily and 337,650,871 miles in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post- Office Department
Northwestern Faces Steep Schedule and Big Holes in 1940 Backfield
Coach Dick Hanley oversees a tough grid season while filling gaps left by All Americans Ralph Baker and Bob Johnson. Key returnees include Vic Gustafson, Tiny Lewis, Walter Holmer, and George Levison taking quarterback duties, with several backs and linemen competing for roles as the Wildcats rebuild.
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Dick Hanley
Northwestern
Ralph Baker
Bob Johnson
Wildcats
Baker
Johnson
Paul Griffith
Ade Schumacher
James Solheim
Otto Siebenmann
Manley
Backfeld
Yeidr
Hanley
Ceas
Vic Gustafson
Leland
Tiny) Lewis
Gustafson
Purple
Leland Lewis
Walter Holmer
Hunley
Bic
George
Yatz) Levison
Practical car lessons for family driving on Sunday
A family outing ends with Baby Bob Brown lost from the car briefly after a door opens. He falls but lands in a pool and is unharmed. The piece nudges family motorists to value forward planning and a cautious back seat driver.
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Bill Brown
Pam
Baby Bobby
Brown
Minnus
Scout Charley Hickman Praises New Mack Star
Scout Charley Hickman of the Cleveland Indians hails Mule Haas as one of the best outfielders outside the majors. Haas, traded from the Atlanta Crackers, batted 316 for Birmingham before being released to Atlanta in 1926. Bert Niehoff, Phillies veteran, manages the Crackers and predicts Haas will join the Mack lineup next season.
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Charley Hickman
Mack
Cleveland Indians
Athletics
Minuts
Mule” Haas
Atlanta Crackers
Hickman
Haase
Indians
Atlanta
Haas
Bruno Haas
Cristes
Bucs
Birmingham
Green
Bert Nieheff
Phillies
Crackers
Officials Speak On New Football Rules
A noted official offers his take on the new football rules saying they may complicate an official’s work and hinder smooth play. He notes a problem seen in basketball with frequent stoppages from whistles and urges consistency to avoid similar delays in football.
Automobile Notes Warn On Speeding And Gasoline Fires
A wet rug or blanket helps fight gasoline fires and saves fuel. Speeding through turns risks hospital. The California State Automobile Association warns against reckless driving after a motorist in a serious collision fled an earlier crash and may be ready to call it a summer.
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California State Automobile Association
Flares of Excitement at Dartmouth Kickoff
Dartmouth coach Jess Hawley notes excitement at fall kickoff. He discusses potential use of a lateral pass after the kick off, warning that removing penalties for lateral plays would force the receiving side to guard the entire field and could lead to long runs or touchdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Hawley
Dartmouths
Hawley
Umpire Aids Needy Baseball Player
An Attleboro Massachusetts shop league umpire Dr. Justin L. McCarthy helped a young pitcher with financial hardship return to college through aid from a wealthy friend. Players say there may be a Santa Claus after all.
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Justin L. McCarthy
Attleboro
Mass
Hia
Amps
Santa Claus
Jewish Pitcher Photo Signals Levy Bought by Giants
Signs Jewish pitcher Jack Leroy Levy of the Charlotte team, pictured, was purchased by Julia McGraw of the New York Giants for a reputed price of 10000 dollars. Levy has been pitching well in the South and is considered one of the club’s brightest young hurters brought up from there in years.
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Jack Leroy Levy
Charlotte
N. C
Julia McGraw
New York Giants
Levy
South
Hes
Radio Operators and Tuning Mistakes in Haste
A newspaper note outlines how radio operators often lose stations by rushing tuning. It explains that failure to hear a local or distant station does not mean it is off air, but may be during a standby period. The piece highlights common errors of fast versus slow tuners and the need for patience.
Iowa line heavy with two 240 pound sophomores
Iowa's forward wall for this fall averages around 222 pounds per man. Captain Spike Nelson at right tackle and center Dick Brown weigh about 200 pounds each, while Tubby Chatterton at guard weighs 230. The lineup spans tackle to tackle with two 240 pound sophomores among the candidates.
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Iowa
University of Iowa
Spike” Nelson
Dick Brown
Chatterton
Speaker troubleshooting for set and loudspeaker issues
The article explains common causes of a radios set working poorly. It covers speaker misadjustment weather effects on cone speakers and horn types, alignment of positive leads, gasket removal, tighter caps, and repositioning set screws to improve reception. It notes worn diaphragms and warped parts as final remedies.
Bobby Jones Likely to Return to Law Studies in 1928
Bobby Jones has not decided about defending his British Open title in 1928. He told friends he plans to return to law studies and that future plans depend on circumstances.
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Bobby Jones
Great Britain
Squibs Of Sport From Various Spots
A roundup shows a balkline billiard champ earning from 30008 to 35000 a year while Spain leads greyhound racing. Notes cover Stanford captains, women golf clubs planned in Bereait Chicago and New York, boxing scraps in France, and Bobby Jones missing British amateur title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betrait
Chicago
New York
Bobby Jones
Simple Living Principles Highlighted in Chen Lak A Sinet Od
A short editorial urges a home based on right principles and simple living. It critiques ostentation and promotes plain entertainment, offering what one has to friends without apology or explanation. The tone favors modest, prudent conduct over showy living.
Luncheon Menu Desert and Salad Ideas
A varied Sunday noon menu features tomato soup with olives, watermelon cocktails, banana fluff, cottage cheese with currants, fig cheese, and muskmeions. It suggests seasonable dishes like green peas and nuts salad, celery roots with drawn butter, breaded fruit sandwiches, and buttered potatoes with onions, plus chicken salad sandwiches for outings.
Tillie Clinger Seeks Parlor Visit at New Lodging
Tillie Clinger applied for accommodations at a strange place and asked to entertain her company in the parlor. The landlady granted permission if she was sure her guest was not a burglar, clarifying safety concerns.
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Tillie Clinger
Mirror Breast Ornament Sparks Sixteenth Century Dress Idea
In a reflection on fashion history a sixteenth century note says no lady wore full dress without a breast mirror. The oval four inch accessory was carried as a decorative and functional piece in a woman’s attire.
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Charles Wentz
Aurora
Taylor
Holdrege
W. F. Wempe
Marshall County
Harold Walker
Sar-Ben
Dodge
Fremont
Dodge County
Hugh Hearn
Women of Saline Plan Federation
Detroit Laboratory
Dick Wanley
Automobile
Eains
Spain
Russia
Stanford University
Willie Ritchie
France
Sam Langford
Joe Jounette
Young Awful
Guy Woodsts
Clarence J. Pinkston
Stanford
Detroit A. C
Yate
Maine
Lou Young
Pennsylvania
Jess Sweetser
Witts Gunn
Ton Edwards
University of Michigan
al America
Detroit Police Department
Dutely Connor
Lew Elamshire Grid
New York University Grid
Bergen
Elsie Jacobsen
Denmark
Abe Zvonkin
Delta College
Wren
Sierm Newspaper Union
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