McCook division wins safety award for fourth straight year
The McCook division of the Burlington railway earns first place for safety with a reportable incident rate of one injury per 714 employees. Funds are raised to build a new cheese factory in Gering, with construction to begin soon and new cold storage planned. Nearby, North West Nebraska superintendents meet at Chadron State Teachers College for a ten day conference led by Charles W. Taylor and featuring talks on character education.
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McCook
Burlington Railway
Gering
Northwest
Nebraska
Chadron State Teachers’ College
Charles W. Taylor
W. W. Day
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Columbus
Izaak Walton League
Burlington Bridge
Bellwood
Pawnee Park Lake
Charles L. Dickey
Boone County
Albion
Kansas City
Nebraska Beauty Spots Lure Vacationists and Anglers
Nebraska builders of postwar prosperity spark renewed travel as locals seek new getaways. Izaak Walton League leader Guy R. McDowell highlights western lakes for bullhead crappie and bass, noting a Morrill area lake with brook trout may attract a few sporters this season.
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Nebraska
Guy R. McDowell
Izaak Walton League
Lancaster County
McDowell
Morrill, Neb
Men Lease Franklin County School Land for Oil Drill
The state Board of Educational Lands and Funds leased a tract in Franklin County south of Riverton to Fred L. Gall and Hugh Johnson of Columbus. They paid a $400 bonus for the oil lease, with one eighth of all oil found reserved to the state.
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Lincoln
State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Franklin County
Riverton
Fred L. Gall
Hugh Johnson
Columbus
Chief Works on 78th Birthday
Falls City chief Marts observes his 78th birthday by his regular rounds as a local lawman. He has served Falls City as a policeman for 24 years, over half as chief, and was born June 7, 1850 in Noblesville Indiana. He worked 20 years as Burlington railroad section foreman and has two sons in railroad careers, C L Marts in Lincoln and Earl Marts in Atchison.
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Falls City
Sam Marts
Richardson County
Marts
Noblesville
Ind
Burlington Railroad
C. L. Marts
Lincoln
Earl Marts
Atchison
Ogallala Receives Record 50-Car Harvester Shipment
Ogallala Nebraska, in the wheat belt, welcomed the largest single shipment of combine harvesters to its town. A fifty car train delivered the equipment, triggering excitement as officials and chamber executives greeted the welcome party. An airplane escorted the train with drops of aerial bombs as it arrived at the station.
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Ogallala
Nebraska Wheat Belt
Nebraska
Chamber of Commerce
Record cattle shipment breaks South Omaha milestone
South Omaha livestock market handles 2,594 cattle and calves, shattering prior high of about 2,000 set six weeks earlier. The surge reflects a major jump in arrivals at the market.
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Omaha
South
Game refuge secured near Inman Nebraska
A 6 240 acre bird refuge south of Inman has been secured per a letter from Frank Brady president of the Nebraska division of the Izaak Walton league. The land with a lake offers ideal cover for ducks prairie chickens quail and pheasants. E L Watson of the Inman league chapter helped secure the refuge.
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Inman
Frank Brady
Nebraska
Izaak Walton League
E. L. Watson
League
Dog Causes Wreck Near Falls City Injuring Passenger
A dog darted into the road near Falls City causing a car driven by Lloyd Peters of Lincoln to crash into a telephone pole. Peters and his wife Mrs Peters suffered a fractured pelvic bone, and family members including Mr EB Peters and Holly Van Peters were present. Peters plans to seek damages from the dog owner.
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Falls City
Lloyd Peters
Lincoln
EB. M.peters
Holly van Peters
Nebraska Good Roads to discuss gravel highway costs
Members of the Nebraska Good Roads association will meet in Lincoln to study gravel road upkeep costs. Field rep E. H. Rolley told the Kearney Chamber of Commerce that maintenance ranges from 400 to 1900 dollars per mile annually, varying by location.
May Apply Oil to Highways in Nebraska Roads
Nebraska plans oiling of graveled roads to dust proof and smooth them. State engineer Roy L. Cochran announced experimental stretches will be laid in August with a forecast of many miles built soon. Federal aid is expected to support this road work statewide.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Roy L. Cochran
Cochran
Tiahuanaco ruins and an ancient Andean past
National Geographic notes Tiahuanaco near Lake Titicaca with Akapana hill and Kalasasaya temple. Describes ruins, monoliths, rock work, and the Sun Gate facade, plus theories on Aymara Quichua peoples and possible tombs of heroes.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Olivia
la Pas
Tiahuanaca
Lake Titicaca
Copuenbama
Tiahuanacu
Tishuanacu
America
Tiahuanaco
Belisario Diaz Romero
National Museum of
Bolivia
Central America
Peru
Chile
Argentina
Colombia
Ancient
Heross
Denmark
Germany
France
Tishuanaca
Guaquil-La Paz
Akapana
Cozy Little Bungalow for Five Rooms by W A Radford
A practical five room bungalow described by W A Radford with design notes on dormers gables and shingle siding. Layout includes living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen with breakfast nook, stair hall, two upper bedrooms with closets, and ample storage.
Newark Firm Produces 400 Mesh Wire Weave
The article notes that 100 mesh was once the finest locally, with 325 mesh once achieved, and a Newark New Jersey firm recently reached 400 mesh. This marks a notable leap in woven wire fineness beyond prior limits and suggests further potential improvements may follow.
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Newark
N. J
Counting Holes in Wire Mesh Fabric
A description notes 400 parallel wires per inch in both directions forming a grid. In a cloth piece just over six square inches in area there are one million holes, illustrating a dense perforated structure.
Psychology of Woman Unconscious Nature Explained
A remark from Woman's Home Companion notes that a woman's mind is largely unconscious, making her nature difficult to fathom and each woman seem exceptional to herself.
Greater Capitol and Dalai Lama Palace Structures
The Capitol in Washington stretches 746 feet by 270 feet. The Dalai Lama’s palace at Chasa spans 1,000 feet with four stories and a gold dome, featuring 4% rooms and 1,338 windows. Construction began 1,200 years ago with a 200 year old latest addition. Nearby, a lamaserie shelters 7,500 lamas.
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Washington
Dalai Lama
Chasa
San Francisco Paper Quarrel Over Utility of The Argonaut
A San Francisco exchange notes that a newspaper claims to be large enough for all needs. The Argonaut fires back asking if it could serve three uses on one day, including wrapping shoes, storage, and laundry.
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San Francisco
Argonaut
First National Stamps Issued July 1 1847
The United States issued its first adhesive stamps on July 1, 1847. Before this date earlier stamps existed only in select cities like New York St Louis Baltimore Providence and other places and were not official United States issues.
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United States
New York
St Louis
Baltimore
Providence
Inventor of Dominoes Presumed Italian in 18th Century Europe
The origin of dominoes is unclear with no definite inventor. The game appeared in Europe during the 18th century and is believed to have roots connected to Italian origins.
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Europe
Conundrum of Men and Cats in Comic Quip
A Cincinnati Enquirer quip ponders why men fall for beauty not brains and why husbands marry wild cats, noting the baffling logic behind such unions with a witty, dated tone.
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Dora
Cincinnati Enquirer
Newspaper Phenomenon Inspires Modern Literature Praise
The statement lauds the newspaper as the most compelling and brilliant phenomenon in modern literature, calling it deservedly successful. Arnold Bennett voices high praise for the medium’s impact and reach.
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Arnold Bennett
One Panel Door Showcases Durable Elegant Interior Decor
The article highlights a widely distributed one panel door featuring a “door within a door” design with patented warp resistant construction. It notes hardwood and softwood variants veneered with decorative woods, suitable for painting or staining, and emphasizes its role in elevated interior decor and color schemes.
Insulated Home Gets Higher Mortgage Percentage
Advertising and demonstrations highlight insulation savings but lenders emphasize another fact. Building and loan associations will offer a substantially higher mortgage percentage on homes that are insulated.
Painting a New House in Dry Weather Tips
The article advises painting only after plaster and foundation dry and before new wood dries too much. Use shellac on knots, apply a thick first coat with linseed oil and turpentine to seal and ensure adhesion, then build up with subsequent coats. It stresses dry clear conditions and avoids painting during dew frost fog or storms.
Insulation Gains Popularity for Homes
The article notes insulation becoming a public priority as a desirable and economical building feature. It states insulation costs a few hundred dollars and the added value typically exceeds the expense, predicting growing attention in future construction.
Lightweight Gypsum Tile Used for Floors and Partitions
Lightweight incombustible tile made from gypsum and wood fiber, about 97 percent gypsum. Used for fireproof partitions laid like brick with gypsum mortar, roof decks attached to steel members, and floors topped with cement and finished with flooring.
Adequate Lighting and Wiring in Modern Dwellings
Adequate lighting and sufficient outlets are essential for room comfort and versatile use. Modern homes increasingly adopt standard wiring installations to support electrical attachments and appliances.
Painter Guidance on Turpentine and Oil Ratios
The text explains using turpentine to aid penetration and meet wood absorption needs. Softer wood requires more oil and less turpentine, while hard or resinous wood needs more turpentine and less oil. An experienced painter should assess absorption and surface specifics.
House Painting Tips Boost Wives Affection
Readable notes suggest small homes can renew appeal with fresh paint and new brushing lacquers. Proper prep with sandpaper and following finish instructions ensure a quality job and lasting results for the house and its occupants.
Safety expert links accidents to specific impairments
A safety specialist argues most accidents blamed on carelessness stem from impairments such as blindness alcohol fatigue or other treatable conditions.
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Battle Creek
J. M. Thayer
Tilden
Burnett
Samuel J. Tilden
Oakdale
I. N. Tagler
Neligh
John D. Neligh
West Point
Stafford
Mike Stafford
Ewing
Johnny” Ewing
Cody
Tom Cody
O'Neill
O’neill
Scranton
Lester Davis
Alf Davis
St. Paul
Burlington
Union Pacific
Nebrask
Goldenrod State
Golivia's
Temple of the Sun
Akapan
Kalasasaya
St. Paul's Church
Alexandria
Halifax
West Indies
Pasadena
Calif
Wego
Nice
California
Western Newspaper Union
Tiahuanccu
W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
William A Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Sun Fe
Oko
By T. Z. Maxey
Capitol
Golden Gate
Man
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