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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
6
Nebraska adopts Lincoln dark red license plates with light gray background for 1931. Contracts call for 529,322 pair plates for cars plus 2,182 motorcycle plates and 8,395 trailer plates. Counts compare with 452,957 car plates and 53,070 truck plates in 1930, with county treasurers paying per contract.
State Treasurer W M Stebbins says Nebraska has no bonds against the state for 30 years and pays no interest. He cites about 25 million dollars annually in treasury disbursements with 70 million dollars in debt free property.
A three acre tract near McCook Nebraska linked to the 1873 Sioux Pawnee battle is being made a state park with a 25 foot marble and granite memorial shaft in Omaha. Funding of 7500 dollars was secured by A C Shallenberger from Congress to take over maintenance for future years. The Pawnee hunted buffalo when Sioux forces attacked and routed them. survivors moved to an Oklahoma reservation shortly after.
One day recently 250 guests signed the Lincoln capitol guest book with visitors from fifteen states a District of Columbia and Saskatchewan Canada. Between 1 000 and 1 200 people toured the building from 2 to 5 pm when guides were on duty. States listed include Colorado Connecticut Illinois Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Massachusetts Michigan Missouri New York Oregon Rhode Island Texas plus Nebraska.
Governor Weaver designates Nebraska Tree Planting and Beautification week from April 15 to 22. Nebraska National Forest planted over 500000 trees this spring, with 1650000 rooted in Besgey district near Halsey covering about 1000 acres. A crew of fifty men is active in the territory, per forest supervisor Arthur L. Nelson.
A $22 000 appropriation secured by Adjutant General H. J. Paul during his Washington visit funds Camp Ashland upgrades. The grant will modernize the current target range and fill about 40 acres of low ground to create a drill field. Upon completion the drill field will expand by roughly 80 acres, half filled and half rough terrain.
About 2,000 acres of sugar beets will be planted in Garden county this year, field manager F. W. Longer estimated. This is several hundred acres fewer than last year. In Pawnee City the graveling of districts No 3, 11 blocks in northeast section, has been awarded to Roberts Construction Co of Lincoln at 13.9 cents per square yard for 2 inch gravel.
Doane College received 11800 in cash real estate and annuities from the estate of the late Mrs. Mary E Jeffery of Ashland. About 10000 will be set aside as a special endowment fund under her will provisions.
Mrs. Jennie L. McDuffie, operator of the Hotel Oxnard, announced plans for a new hotel in Norfolk. The structure, valued at $100,000, will have 75 to 100 rooms and rise on Norfolk avenue the city’s main business thoroughfare, though exact site details were not released.
The New Arbella, a good will airplane from Massachusetts, toured Lincoln inviting the public to the tercentenary in Boston and the national American Legion convention from October 1 to 9. It will visit 22 states and 65 cities.
Complaints from Platte river farmers describe thousands of geese devastating their fields on the ro ans northward. They urge game wardens to help protect crops, noting they are not allowed to kill the birds.
The Seward city council approved Iowa-Nebraska Light and Power to distribute natural and artificial gas in Seward. A connection to the proposed Lincoln line will be made and the company will install the full gas distribution system at no cost to the city.
The contract for a $75,000 grade school at McCook has been awarded to Fred Swanson, McCook contractor. Wrecking of the old 1884 building will begin soon, pupils moved to other schools to finish the term, and the new building is planned for occupancy in September.
A carload of 25 horses was sent from Guide Rock to Rockford Illinois. Buyers plan to slaughter the animals and export portions of the meat. Many horses had years of service. This is the second shipment to Rockford from Guide Rock in a week.
The 1930 census records prove the youngest and oldest residents in Nebraska’s sixth district with an 108 year span between their birth dates. John C. Alden of York was listed by a 40 minute margin, born at 11 20 p m on April 1. Ranklin Rickner of Columbus is noted as born in 1822.
The state game and park board announced the purchase of two tracts near the D L D highway to be used for public fishing and recreation. One lies a few miles north of Dorchester and the other about four miles east of Oxford, with immediate possession to be taken.
A buffalo calf was born at the North Platte state experimental substation but faced aggression from the herd bull. Workers used a bird shot gun to deter the bull after he charged the calf, ending with the bull driven off. The same bull had killed a calf last year.
Army engineers begin surveys of the Republican River and tributaries under Lt. J. M. Young with George B. Archibald in charge of irrigation surveys. Assistants S. G. Neff and C. T. Barker, previously on the Platte survey, will aid. The program aims to locate natural reservoirs then assess irrigable lands before detailed work.
Richardson county fruit growers cheer as two days pass without frost threat. Government Observer Henry Wyatt cites minimums around 37 degrees with no danger to fruit while noting apples would only be at risk at 23 to 24 degrees.
An entire trainload of 103 carloads of cattle and sheep left Alliance in western Nebraska bound for Omaha over the Burlington. Feeding in the west end of the state has increased this year, up eight percent from last year, with 96 000 feeder cattle moved into the state in the first quarter of 1930 versus 60 000 a year ago.
Cincinnati plans a Taft Memorial beacon in Alms Park about 1500 feet above Lunken Airport. The 100 foot tall white granite beacon will have an elevator to an observation tower and cost about 40000 dollars.
The teaching profession increasingly requires at least an A B degree for high school and college positions. Some roles now demand advanced degrees such as the M A or Ph D, making entry more difficult for new entrants.
A fragment quotes a Los Angeles Times remark lamenting that experts who know how to solve race problems live where there is only one race, highlighting a critique of segregation and prejudice.
A collection of brief notes cites a 93 year effort on the Washington monument, a mollusk with about 750000 teeth, a failed car theft scheme in Akron, a policy sale, electrified screens protecting apples, New Mexico language use, Spanish preference, and a fish with air bladder adaptations found in Africa.
William A. Radford offers free advice on home building for readers. The article details a shingled Dutch colonial style with dormer roof lines and a modified floor plan featuring a front living room, end entry, sun room, and two second floor bedrooms, emphasizing light and efficient use of space. It notes measurements for rooms and describes the stair layout and central hall.
Practical guide to choosing modern bathroom fixtures with emphasis on quiet efficient toilets, varied lavatories, water tempering faucets, and shower setups. Recommends vitreous china, acid-resist enamel, pedestal versus legless lavatories, self-cleaning shower heads, quality towel bars, and ample sunlight and ventilation in bathroom design.
Painted floors are described as a key decorative feature that enhances rooms from bedrooms to sun parlors and kitchens. The piece suggests soft green for bedrooms, yellow for sun parlors, and cohesive wall tones to create charm and gaiety.
An expert states a house is only as strong as its roof. A roof must be substantial to fulfill the home’s protective role and comfort. The roof is likened to the bow of a vessel guiding safety and steadiness.
The piece notes that men on modest wages who own homes have saved by strict economy. They have not worked harder, yet can allocate a few more dollars monthly to their house contracts and over years accumulate tangible value.
Unpainted modernistic furniture is available at most stores for buyers to decorate themselves. The lower price compared to finished pieces offers cost savings and lets homemakers tailor the finish to their own taste.
The piece argues roofs fight a continuous battle against heat cold rain snow and wind. A weak roof cannot sustain performance and costs rise from repairs. An enduring roof saves money over time despite higher initial outlay.
A proposed enamel coating could render metals acid resistant and protected against corrosive agents. The concept suggests a durable finish to shield metal surfaces from chemical attack and wear.
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