Old settlers and public events mark Nebraska notes
A digest of Nebraska news includes the Rule area death of George Adam Schrieber aged 1 from paralysis. Free Fourth of July events inalls City feature a sham battle with Battery LE Hiawatha and Company B guard unit. Governor appointees and highway protests, rain shifts across counties, and a large Oregon Trail monument dedication in Columbus highlight regional affairs with speeches by Ned Abbott and Attorney General Spillman.
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Alls City
Battery LE
Hiawatha
Kas
E. E. Clark
Alliance
McMullen
Nebraska
Condit
Dodge County
North Bend
Ned Abbott
Nebraska City
Beatrice
Ilinois
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co
Seward
York
Fairmont
Hastings
Aurora
Revenna
Saunders County
Valparaiso
Ceresco
Ashland
Cornhusker
Coolidge
National Editorial Association
Black Hills
Ole Luck
State Game Lodge
Ted Cloud
G. D. Butterfield
Norfolk
C. S. Paine
Lincoln
Lute North
L. W. Ely
Guide Rock
Bostwick
Charles Hilgenfeld
Falls City
Ohiowa
Fillmore County
William Kiba
Lawrence Roskopf
J. C. Roskopf
Robert Roskopf
Oxford
H.C. Shellenbarger
Albert I. Davis
Wayne
Masons
Land Lodge
Ira C. Freet
Orville A. Andrews
Grand Lodge
Nebraska Poultry Field Day Highlights Accreditation Talks
Lincoln hosts hundreds of Nebraska poultry raisers for a field day featuring discussions on flock accreditation led by J. R. Redditt and experts from Kansas Michigan and industry groups. The event aims to shape industry standards and improve quality across farms. The program includes presentations by Reese V Hicks and J A Hannah on breeding and poultry improvement.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
J. R. Redditt
L. F. Payne
Kansas Agricultural College
Reese V. Hicks
International Baby Chick Association
J. A. Hannah
Michigan
Poultry Improvement Association
Editors Tour Filmed in Black Hills by Nebraska Group
Motion pictures of the Black Hills will be taken by Alfred Luebs of Grand Island as the National Editorial association editors visit the White House to meet President Coolidge. Luebs, secretary to Dr. G E Condra of the University of Nebraska conservation division, will tour with the editors and deliver lectures on Nebraska. Condra plans to bring a photographer.
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Black Hills
Grand Island
National Editorial Association
President Coolidge
Alfred Luebs
White House
Lucbs
G. E. Condra
University of Nebraska
Colored "King of Monroe street" appears in court over park trespass
Andrew Jackson, known as the King of Monroe street, wearing red silk attire, faced a municipal court ruling as he asserts title to several city park lots. He has marked trees and parked wagons and farming tools in the park, drawing opposition from park authorities who contend his access is unlawful.
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Lincoln
Andrew Jackson
Monroe Street
Jackson
Local meat packers plan summer pork advertising drive
In Omaha, meat packers meet to map a regional plan to revive pork eating this summer. Armour and Company general manager E S Waterbury says the campaign aims to restore American public interest in pork ham and bacon.
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Omaha
E. S. Waterbury
Armour and Company
Memphis Next Meeting Place Chosen at N E A Convention
The National Editorial association selected Memphis Tennessee as the next meeting city at its 1928 annual convention closing session in Omaha Nebraska.
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Memphis
Omaha
Tenn
The
National Editorial Association
Higher voltage approved for Alma to Orleans line
Lincoln approves Western Public Service Co. of Scottsbluff to raise voltage on its 3 phase transmission line between Alma and Orleans.
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Alma-Orleans
Lincoln
Western Public Service Co
Scottsbluff
Alma
Orleans
Low June Temperatures Suppress Crops in Lincoln
Lincoln weather bureau records show the first 15 days of June were unusually cool with only three days above normal. Overall temps averaged four degrees below normal, seven degrees below in mid period, hindering crops from benefited June sunshine.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Weather Bureau
Midland Commencement Grants Diplomas to Eighty Eight
Fremont school authorities announced that diplomas and certificates were awarded to eighty eight students at Midland's annual commencement exercises.
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Fremont
Cherries On Market Reach Beatrice Amid Good Yield
Beatrice reports a strong home grown cherry crop cited as among the best in years. Retail prices range from 2.50 to 3 dollars a bushel with late frosts causing minor damage to some fruit.
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Beatrice
Hastings Elk to Build New Club House
The Elks of Hastings announce construction of a $50,000 two story brick club house with basement to house members and guests. Work begins in August after a board conference with several architects and a final meeting to select an architect.
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Hastings
Big Increase in Radios on Farms
The Department of Agriculture reports 1,252,126 U S farms now have radio receiving sets up 126 percent since 1925 led by Iowa and Indiana with large gains. Farmers favor radio talks over music and use weather market and educational programs to improve farming practices and profitability.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Indiana
Missouri
Nebraska
Illinois
Ohio
Kansas
Utah
Sam Pickard
Radio Service
Weather Bureau
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Mr. Pickard
Notes on Radio Set Maintenance and Components
The article discusses replacing electrolyte in storage batteries not charging, copper use in inductance coils, reversing grid coil leads when signals are mushy, vacuum tubes lasting 700 to 1000 hours with care, and cheaper parts vs homemade. It also notes a wave-trap best for minimizing interference, rubber sponges reduce tube noise, battery efficiency in ampere hours, and no efficiency difference for loop antennas with cotton or silk insulation.
Radio equipment notes and licensing in India
From the report a toop aerial requires at least three stages of radio frequency amplification. Excess solder at wire joints raises resistance compared with copper. Silver fining in model tubes links to the evacuation method used. India imposes a $3.75 license fee on each receiving set for access to concerts and entertainments.
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India
Dutch American Radio Aims Direct North Atlantic Telephony
Commercial Attache Wicker in The Hague says Dutch interests seek direct radio telephony with North America using the Marconi beam linking London and New York. London connections will be made by land line and cable then across the Atlantic by radio.
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North America
London
New York
Wicker
the Hague
Atlantic
Silage Proved Best Feed for Dairies Says Indiana Farmer
A dairy farming expert argues silage is the most economical feed for cows and corn the best crop for silage. He cites profitability from year round supply, ease of production, and the superior succulence of silage compared to dry feeds.
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H.W. Swope
Indiana Farmer's Guide
Corn Emerges as Most Economical Grain for Cattle
Experiments at multiple stations show pasture fed cattle gain best when grain supplements are added, especially early in the feeding period. Corn stands out as the most economical grain to use on good pasture, while high protein feeds like linseed or cottonseed meals offer less consistent benefit depending on the mix.
Producers Responsible for Dairy Cleanliness
Producers of milk and cream must ensure cleanliness in all production and handling stages. Clean barns, cows, utensils, and milkers are essential, as some bacteria will enter despite care. milk should be cooled promptly to slow bacteria growth, which doubles every half hour at 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dairy Calf Rearing and Milk Handling Tips
Dry pastures reduce milk. supplement with green corn or sorghum. Feed newborn horn calves a quart of milk three times daily. for calves two weeks old, eight to ten pounds of warm milk daily. Cool milk to at least 50 degrees F immediately after milking. slow silo filling aids settling. extend ring process if possible.
Five-Room Residence Is Planned to Fit Into Narrow Building
William A. Radford discusses a 22 by 50 foot stucco bungalow designed for narrow city lots. The plan features a large front living room with open fireplace, a 11 by 14 dining area, bay kitchen with ample light, two back bedrooms, a central bathroom, and a 22 foot wide porch. The design emphasizes one-floor living, simple exterior, and a large basement for heating and storage.
Protected frame construction for fire safe wood houses
Experts solve wood frame fire risk with protected frame construction. Replacing combustible sheathing with mineral lumber and using rock lath on interior plaster base protects the frame inside and out. The method mirrors protected steel concepts and preserves the benefits of wood framing.
Simplicity Sets Pace in Decorative Styles
A columnist argues that decoration trends are driven by a vigilant minority in cities and towns, with the majority only later adopting the newer, simpler styles. Styles in decor echo fashion, cars, and hats as the alert minority leads, and the original style fades once copied.
Plaster Cracks Can Be Mended by Home Owner
Homeowners can heal plaster cracks with standard patching plaster. Use a water-mixed patching plaster sold in 2.5 or 5 pound packages for a good repair, with care to follow product directions.
Mahogany as Favored Wood for Furniture History
The article notes mahogany has been a favored furniture wood since the early 1700s. It cites a carpenter aboard Sir Walter Rynleigh’s ship in 1595 noticing its beauty and durability. Cabinet makers preferred it for delicate carvings, finding it easier to work than oak and walnut.
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Walter Rinleigh
Africa
United States
Cuba
Mexico
Central
America
Paint Protects Cellar Door Against Decay
A long-winded warning urges a thick coat of durable paint on exterior cellar doors. It stresses cellar conditions vary from cold damp to warm dry and argues proper painting prevents decay under harsh weather and interior humidity.
Insulation Inserted In Wood Frame Outer Covering
A dry fill insulating material, noncombustible, is installed as the outer covering of the wood frame. This detail notes fire resistance and construction standards for the enclosure.
Midsummer Best Time for Decorating Home
A brief guide notes midsummer offers ideal interior decorating conditions due to warmth and dryness. It argues spring clutter and dampness hinder paint and varnish work, making midsummer a more convenient period for households to undertake renovations.
Cut Out Corners Modern Home Plans
A draft describes eliminating awkward corners in house designs. It notes four basement cellars finished as a playroom, creating useful spaces while removing attic space to simplify layout.
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Gornhusker News
George Adam Schrieber
Rule
North Platte Valley Testing Association
Colored Lad
Meat Packers
Midland
Weety
Merc
Elizabeth M. Zanodini
Radio Laboratory
Bureau of Standards
Milan
Italy
Washington, D. C
Miss Zanodini
Washington Radio Club
Pickard
Sammy
Housewives of America
Radio
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Mahogany
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