State News Items of Interest from Various Nebraska Localities
Gravel spread on 27 blocks in Burchard at about 2600 dollars funded by proceeds from city electric light lines. Nemaha County Bank at Auburn closed and state banking department in charge awaiting reorganization. Scotts Bluff district rejects 160000 dollar high school wing bond by 538 to 208. Kiwanis club possible in Falls City after visits by Malmberg Armstrong and Hohensee. Edison scholarship exams for 55 Nebraskans to be held in Lincoln at the House of Representatives. Nebraska City chamber boosters plan two regional trips June 19 and 28 to promote the city. Dorchester boosters caravan of 250 to Wilber for county courthouse dedication. Judd reports Gage county 40 acre parcel sales 875 deeds totaling 97506 acres 20 percent mortgaged. Nebraska now second to Iowa in surplus hog production with 39 percent of livestock income and 27 percent of crops and livestock income. hog sales year ending June 30 1928 totaled 107 million dollars. Brooklyn chosen for 1930 Junior Chamber convention. McCulla elected president. Fremont storm sewer work to start two remaining units at 56118 dollars. Webster county and 4-H fair join Aug 26–29. New gym for Pa per county high school Harrisburg costing about 8500 dollars. Kearney normal dormitory plans move forward at 100000 dollars with state ownership on completion through bonded support and rental income.
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Burchard
Nemaha County
Auburn
State Banking Department
State Examiner
L. C. Sorenson
Scottsbluff
Falls City
Ed FP. Malmberg
Newton
Iowa
R. M. Armstrong
E. Hohensee
M. Wilhelm
Kiwanis
Edison
Nebraska
Lincoln
Charles Taylor
House of Representatives
Capitol
Taylor
Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska City
Dorchester
Wilber
New
County Court House
Ertra
Charles Judd
Register of Deeds
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Gage County
A. E. Anderson
Cornhusker
Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
Brooklyn
Herbert F. McCulla
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Fut, Mich
Fremont
Dobson & Humphries Construction Co
Webster County
Webster County Fair Board
Pauper County High School
Harrisburg
Ellery Davis
Kearney Normal
George Martin
Lincoln Bonding
Martin
Storm devastates central Nebraska crops and towns
A severe windstorm across southeastern Nebraska caused extensive crop destruction and sector damage, with losses exceeding 1 million dollars. Jansen and Jefferson counties bore the heaviest toll, fuelled by hail up to 14 inches around Oxford, uprooted trees, destroyed farms, and damaged utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebraska
Kansas Line
Jefferson County
Fairbury
Harbine
Jansen
Wymore
Strang
Bruning
Towns Unite to Seek Gas Line for Four Cities
A regional gas group including Falls City Hiawatha Sabetha and Horton moves to negotiate with Cities Service and Kansas Pipe Line. Newton Reynolds mayor of Hiawatha is president and W E Archer city attorney is secretary. They will gather proposals to present to the involved towns, with gas likely by next winter if terms are satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls City
Will Place Marker on Nebraska Trail
At the Ladies of the G A R meeting Mrs Lora Russell received a cameo brooch. Ten state officers and dignitaries attended as plans were made to erect a marker on the Nebraska City Kearney cut off trail four miles from the Deep Well ranch site at the junction with the K N D. Endicott red sandstone is donated with labor to obtain it. The marker is to be completed within two months with an excavation in the shaft base to hold artifacts for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Aurora
Lora Russell
Nebraska City-Kearney
Deep Well Ranch
Endicott
Wood Lake School District To Sell Bonds For New Building
Wood Lake Wood Lake school district No 7 plans to sell bonds totaling 35800 dollars for building a new modern school facility. The contract for construction will be let around July 8 at the school building site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Lake
Governor leads inspection of two western Nebraska game preserves
Governor Weaver with R G Spencer of Omaha and Arthur Baldwin of Ainsworth toured Wildcat Hills near Gering and Kimbell in the morning and the Chimney Rock area near Bayard in the afternoon. Officials noted topographic details but offered no comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsbluff
Nebraska
Weaver
R. G. Spencer
Omaha
Arthur Baldwin
Ainsworth
Park Commission
Wildcat Hills
Gering
Kimbell
Chimney Rock
Bayard
Paxton Hotel in Omaha Set for June Opening
The Paxton hotel in Omaha will open June 28 with a formal program. President Dick Kitchen says the new Paxton mirrors the old hotel opened in September 1882 and will cost $1,500,000 to complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Paxton
Dick Kitchen
Governor Reports Strong Nebraska Crop Prospects
Governor Arthur Weaver said north western Nebraska crops are satisfactory after a trip to Chadron Gering and Bayard. He noted wheat yields are 15 to 20 percent better than last year and other crops show similar improvements in both dry and irrigated areas. The governor visited new game sites during the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Nebraska
Omaha
Arthur Weaver
Chadron
Gering
Bayard
Miles Accepts Georgia Tech Backfield Coach Post
Oliver Miles, last fall's Tiger fullback, will coach Georgia Tech backfields. An offer was accepted without a signed contract. reporting begins September 1 for a two to three year term. Miles succeeds Don Miller, the Four Horsemen link from Notre Dame era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Mike” Miles
Tiger
Georgia Tech
Miles
Yellow Jackets
Tech Athletic Association
Tech
Don Miller
Four Horsemen
Notre Dame
Miller
Ohio State
Princeton
Chuck Howe
Johnny Stinson
Ging
Bill Roper
Joe Caldwell
Nassau
Charley
Williams
Old Ned Hanlon Praises Cubs and Ruth in Baseball Talk
Ned Hanlon owner and former Orioles manager speaks of the Chicago Cubs as a great club. He notes Hornsby's impact, Ruth as a marvelous player, the Bambino’s Baltimore origin, and Ruth’s all around hitting, fielding, and base running potential.
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Ned Hanlon
Chicago Cubs
Ruth
Orioles
Cubs
Hornsby
Babe
Baltimore
Hanlon
Babe Ruth of Japan Named All Star Cub Masu
Kaichi Masu, centerfielder for Meiji, dubbed the Babe Ruth of Japan, has been selected for the All Star Cubs of Japan roster. Masu’s pick spotlights his standout batting and fielding as Japan’s premier baseball figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth
Japan
Kaichi Masu
Meiji
Masu
All Star Cubs
Billy Carpenter's Quick Tongue Among Umpires
The International League arbiter Billy Carpenter is praised for a rapid tongue rivaling Tim Hurst. A noted comeback recounts Carpenter denying a charged decision after hiring a friend on the opposing team. The rival player quipped about a smell, and Carpenter deftly replied, turning a tense moment into a famous retort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Carpenter
Tim Hurst
Billy
Carpenter
Pea Ridge Day Taunts Draw Mixed Reception
Day of Pea Ridge Kansas City pitcher and new club addition is praised for performance and leadership but criticized by rivals for loud taunts and sneering remarks as President T. J. Hickey rules the conduct does not violate baseball rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Hickey
American Association
Pea Ridge Day
Kansas City
Day
Pea Ridge
Startling Figures of Pirate Rookie
A Pirates spring training tale from Plant City recounts rookie catcher claiming a .632 batting average. Manager Donie Bush recalls a prior report. the rookie boasts hitting .807 in the Piedmont league and .325 in the Cotton States league, asserting a strong season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Florida
Donie Bush
Pittsburgh Pirates
Plant City
Bush
Donie
Diamond Pickups and Pivotal Baseball Moves Across Leagues
Key player moves and records span major and minor leagues. Newark shortstop Bobby Stevens, age nineteen, shines while Red Sox catcher Johnny Heving works with Big Ed Morris. Washington draws 25 000-plus opening crowd. Montreal acquires Elam Van Gilder from Detroit. Fuchs backs Rabbit Maranville as top shortstop. Atlanta buys Mike Martin from Newark. Floyd Johnston recalled from Springfield. Beaumont has not won a Texas league pennant in 22 years. Fort Worth leads six times. Jorgens released to Jersey City on option. George Sisler tops hits with 2057 in 1920. Ty Cobb and Honus Wagner dominate league titles. Fred Lindstrom shines at nineteen in a world series, replacing Heinie Groh. Dazzy Vance fanned 15 in five games. 17 strikeouts in 10 innings once. Ferdie Schupp’s ERA of .90 in 1916 stands as a full-season record. Frank Schulte, Cubs homer king, hospitalized in Aurora Illinois. Ike Danning sent on option to New Haven. Ivy Griffith sold to Milwaukee. Farmers near Moultrie Georgia push Bigger and Better Peanuts, with park effects seen in 1934.
Southworth Aims to Make Son an All Around Athlete
Henry P Edwards recalls Billy Southworth Sr coaching Billy Jr across multiple sports in Columbus. The Cardinals manager hopes his son earns letters in at least two sports at Ohio State and continues his athletic rise. Southworth also keeps a superstition of not changing neckties while his team wins.
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Billy Southworth
Billy
Henry Edwards
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland
Southworth
Billy Southworth, Jr
Billy, Jr
Billy, Sr
St. Louis Cardinals
Hisson
Ohio State
Southworths
Columbus
Odd Sporting Juxtapositions From A World of Games
A collage of notes on sports and athletes: California saddlebreds numbering over 4 000, Japan teaching basketball to 11 and 12 year olds, Emil Budnitz named coach of the University of Baltimore lacrosse team, and ancient Scottish caber tossing. Also noted are Penn State boxing titles, Einstein joked about golf, Wales producing top soccer players, Hawaii holiday game, Washington rowing drills, USGA ball limits distance, Banff caddies camp, Dundee opting out of fighting to play baseball, Conacher and Lionel Conacher ties, miners golf course in England with strict dress rules, and a 12 cent weekly subscription.
Cottage Design Reflects Real Spirit of Home Building
William A. Radford offers free advice on practical home building. A suggested two story half design measures 20 by 26 feet with six rooms, including a living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms and a bath, plus dormer windows for an enlarged appearance.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Color in Present Day Homes Provokes Broad Demand
The article notes widespread push for color in modern homes across all areas from roof to basement. Slate roofs now show greens blues and purples, walls and shingles harmonize with stains, bathrooms feature pinks greens blues blacks yellows ivories, and fixtures and tiles emphasize vibrant palettes. Kitchens use color to brighten drab moods, while basements display bold contrasts like red furnaces on green floors and green oil burners.
Painting Over Stain Finishes in Woodwork
This article explains the method to paint over stained woodwork to avoid bleed through. It recommends sealing the stain with two coats of pure shellac, followed by white lead and flatting. if bleeding persists after two weeks repeat shellac and paint until the stain stops showing.
Modern kitchen color used to brighten ordinary rooms
A decorative exhibit shows how color can enliven everyday spaces like the sink refrigerator and stove. The display offers no products for sale but aims to help the public by illustrating stylish updates.
Poor Water Pipe Sure to Become Big Expense
The article argues choosing a dependable pipe in new homes saves costly future repairs. It notes pipes behind walls or under floors are hard to access for repairs, and replacing them is expensive and disruptive. Brass pipe is praised for rust resistance and longevity.
Oak wood brings timeless dignity to any room
Oak lends dignity to any room by harmonizing with woodwork and furniture of any period. It serves as a permanent background for rugs and improves with time. Easy to keep in perfect condition, it stays clean with housework. Its cost is negligible compared with temporary floor coverings.
Homes Now Firesafe Now
Homes now emphasize fire safety and permanence in residential construction with steel windows and metal lath as standard specifications increasingly common in new builds and renovations.
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Ladies of the Grand Army
Hamilton County
W. H. Motter
Rock Island
Bower
Oxford
Hanson and
Trumbull
Nebraska University Hospital
Kansas
Grasshopping
Dorothy
Grasshopper
Bobby Stevens
Newark Bears
Johnny Heving
Red Sox
Ed Morris
Clark Griffith
Washington
Elam R. van Gilder
Detroit
Montreal
Emil Fuchs
Rabbit Maranville
Shortstop
Atlanta Crackers
Mike Martineck
Newark
Floyd Johnston
Springfield
New York Giants
Beaumont
Fort Worth
New York Yankees
Arndt Jorgens
Jersey City
George Sisler
Boston
St. Louis
Ty Cobb
Honus Wagner
Fred Lindstrom
Giants
Heinie Groh
Dazzy” Vance
Ferdie Schupp
Frank Schulte
Ike Danning
Browns
New Haven
Ivy Griffith
Louisville
Milwaukee
Moultrie
Georgia
Henry P. Edwards
the Plainnp Dealer
California
University of Baltimore
Emil Budnitz
Navy
Scotland
Bill Sunday
West Frankfort
Penn State
Intercollegiate Boxing Association
Doctor Einstein
Wales
University of Daho
University of Hawaii
Honolulu
University of Washington
United States Golf Association
Canadian Pacific Railway
Banff
Alberta
Joe Dundee
Joe
Pugs
Charlie Conacher
Toronto Marlboro
Canada
Lionel Conacher
New York American Club
England
Seghill
W. A. Radford
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