Nebraska items from table rock to neligh across state
County clerk in Table Rock paid two dollars a scalp for thirty two young coyotes. A 44 car livestock train left for Kansas City and St Louis. Alliance Lions plan boxes of potatoes for Hastings convention banquet. Virgil Graves 13 injured by bat in Beatrice. Adams Fur Farm Co incorporated in Fremont by Adams Stork Farrens. Ogallala forms recreation club to stage boxing and wrestling. Luther Simpson store at Round Valley destroyed by fire. Nebraska State Bank at Bridgeport taken over by state guaranty fund. Dr W H Achenbach plants 40 acre apple orchard. L T Wilhelmy also plants 40 acres. Jerry Benson of Superior enters largest egg contest with a huge labeled egg. Minatare area shows progress. Burlington builds new station. Alliance extends telephone lines to Hyannis. Lancaster county gets 30000 bullhead fish. County agent Hires notes farm work ahead. Hartman post 84 dedicates veterans gateway at Pawnee Park. Joshua Phillips farm blaze near Osceola causes major losses. Lizzie Pates learns English in West Point for family letters. Kearney high school 192 Log earns all American honors. Bass season to May 1 to June 10. Nebraska engineers week wheel destroyed on campus. Neligh high school Rattler earns top awards in western contest.
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Ogallala
Luther Simpson
Rounds Valley
Sargent
Nebraska State Bank
Bridgesport
State Guaranty Fund Commission
Istate Department of Trade and Commerce
W. H. Achenbach
Nebraska City
Union
L. T. Wilhelmy
Jerry Benson
Superior
Minatare
Burlington Railroad
Alliance
Hyannis
Lancaster County
State Fish and Game Department
Izaak Walton League
Nebraska
F. Purbaugh
Lincoln
Lizzie Pates
America
West Point
B. A. Burney
Kearney
Central Interscholastic Press Association
Department of Journalism
University of Minnesota
Frank O'Connell
Bureau of Fish and Game
University of Nebraska
College of Engineering
Rattler
Neligh High School
Neligh
Alliance Plans Advertising for Denver to Deadwood Highway
Nebraska Colorado and South Dakota cities along the Denver to Deadwood route will promote the highway as a travel aid this summer. The road connects Lincoln highway at Sidney, North Platte Valley highway at Bridgeport, and Nebraska No. 2 at Alliance, passing through Chadron to Hot Springs in the Black Hills region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Nebraska
Colorado
South Dakota
Black Hills
Sidney
Bridgeport
Hot Springs
S. C
Cornerstone Laying Planned for Wilber Court House
Saline county commissioners appoint Legion posts to lay the cornerstone of the new Wilber court house. At Crete a meeting of county Legion representatives set plans for the ceremony on June 5 the anniversary of the first draft registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber
Saline County
Legion
Crete
Bankers Oppose Wheat Pool in McCook Meeting
Bankers from McCook and nearby towns heard J. W. Brinton, pool organizer for the Federal intermediate credit banks, discuss a wheat pool plan. A number of McCook bankers voiced opposition, casting doubt on the proposal’s reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
J. W. Brinton
Federal Intermediate Credit Banks
Mothers Camps Planned at Lincoln Nebraska This Summer
The College of Agriculture at Lincoln announced five Mothers Camps in Nebraska. Dates include Seward Park June 12 to 15, Krueger Lake Sidney June 17 to 20, Curtis July 31 to August 3, Dannebrog August 7 to 10, and Camp Brewster near Omaha August 14 to 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
College of Agriculture
Seward Park
Krueger Lake
Sidney
Curtis
Dannebrog
Camp Brewster
Omaha
Seining Crews Save Fish in Nebraska Ponds
Due to a dry spring in central Nebraska, many ponds are nearly dry and millions of fish are dying. State Game Warden Frank O Con nell ordered seining crews to relocate about 20 000 fish to larger ponds and streams. He urged local bureaus to report drying ponds so fish can be saved with Izaak Walton chapters aiding in places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
Frank O’connell
O’connell
Bureau
Izaak Walton
Purged Press Plea For Clean Newspapers
Gertrude F. Eaton editor of the Club Woman urges the sixth district Kimball convention to press for cleaner news coverage. She cites Lindbergh and Hickman as examples of how crime detail fuels sensational hero worship and calls for a campaign to curb criminal suggestion in the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Gertrude F. Eaton
Club Woman
Nebraska Federation of Women’s Clubs
Miss Eaton
Charles Lindbergh
Edward Hickman
Hickman
Lindbergh
Bridge Across Platte Near Kearney Under Construction
The Burlington railroad begins a new steel and concrete main line bridge over the Platte southeast of Kearney. A crew of about thirty men under foreman H J Patterson sinks pilings and construction will proceed in sections so travel remains open. The bridge is expected to be usable before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte
Kearney
Burlington Railroad
Platte River
H. J. Patterson
New Land Open For Homestead Entry In Nebraska
Alliance land office announces dry western Nebraska land newly opened for homestead entry. Fifty four parcels range from 40 to 160 acres and larger with irregular descriptions. Ex service men of World War will have preference rights under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Nebraska
James H. H. Hewett
The
Alliance Land Office
Cobb to Play 1928 Season With Connie Mack’s Athletics
Ty Cobb remains with the Philadelphia Athletics for 1928, rejoining Connie Mack after a wintry retirement plan. He joins a team relying on his enduring hitting pace, still chasing records each time he bats, despite tired legs and aging years. Cobb’s health and value are asserted as he eyes another year on the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Cobb
Georgia Peach
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Cobb
General Motors
Coca Cola
Athletics
Mack
Tyrus
Ienline
Cub Managers Wife Knows Cubs Fate By Barometer
Mrs. Joe McCarthy explains how her husband’s knocks on the door reveal the Chicago Cubs’ pennant chances. She notes two timid raps signal discouragement while strong, resounding knocks indicate rising prospects. She recalls one question about Kiki Cuyler and Joe’s reply to go skating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McCarthy
Cubs
Joe
Baskin Hurdles for Olympic Tryouts in New York
A photograph shows Weemie Baskin, a fast sprinter, practicing hurdles at 70 yards for Olympic trials. He trains at Southfield, Columbia University, New York, preparing for the upcoming games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weemie” Baskin
Southfield
Columbia University
New York
Where Do They Get All Gotham Fight Referees
New York papers ponder why fight referees come from varied trades. A Goth am paper lists a fisherman, garage manager, lodge officer, restaurant owner, cigar salesman, florist, baseball umpire, post office clerk, truckman, steam fitter, timekeeper and a chef. The piece notes how some boxers held prior jobs before turning fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gotham
Baseball Notes Highlight Early 1890s Trades and Events
A compilation of minor league and major league moves and notes from 1893 to modern times. The list covers team drops, purchases, retirements, trades, and administrative efforts across leagues, with mentions of Wil liam C. Rhodes, Ralph Miller, Eddie Palmer, Rufus Meadows, Tom Clancy, Frank Ulrich, Tommy Taylor, Urban Shocker, Mel Silva, Harold Eyrich, Andy Cohen, and others. It notes Waseda University’s grandstand, reinstatements of Clough and Stuart, Buckley’s Springfield trial, and manager Jack Lelivelt’s roster cuts and pitching strategy.
Early baseball fates of Earl Combs and Wayland Dean
The 1920s arc follows Earl Combs from Kentucky youth to star center fielder with the Yankees and Wayland Dean from Huntington to trials with the Giants Cubs and Phillies. Dean’s decline contrasts with Combs rising fame as the Colonels face sale profits and renewed hope for Ed Holly with Chicago after past struggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Colonels
Pensacola
Earl Combs
Owsley County
Wayland Dean
Huntington
W. Va
Ed Holley
Benton, Ky
Dean
Combs
New York
Yankees
Giants
Louisville
John McGraw
Broadway
McGraw
Philadelphia Nationals
Joe McCarthy
Chicago Cubs
McCarthy
Holly
The
Colonels
Chicago
Catalina Islands
Calif
Cubs
Capt
William Neal
Diverse Sporting Notes From Around The World
Camel races at Luxor mix with turf winners and tennis comebacks. Abel Kiviat now coaches Wagner College baseball in Staten Island. Rhodesia golf course lions add risk. Yale swims undefeated for four years with 30 straight victories. Young Stribling logged many boxing bouts in peak period. Mars Cassidy long-time NY track starter. Gullinson skates 75 miles between towns on St John River.
Lincoln Highway Fellowship Tour Leaders Plan Regional Trip
Officers of the Nebraska Lincoln Highway association announce a good fellowship tour from Omaha to the western state line, planned for the last week in May. Wallace Thornton, secretary, says several cities will be represented and Lincoln highway boosters along the line will be engaged to better familiarize patrons with improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Nebraska Lincoln Highway Association
Omaha
Western State Line
Wallace Thornton
Lincoln Highway
Rowing Booms as Schools Build Up Crews
Interest in rowing rises among school boys with Philadelphia and Boston schools organizing eight oared crews. Quincy hosts the Central states regatta this year prompting a local school to order an eight oared shell a six oared shell two singles and a double from a Boston boatbuilder. The sport appears to be booming nationwide.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Quincy
Rookie Paul Easterling shines in Detroit outfield debut
Hard hitting rookie Paul Easterling, a Detroit recruit, impressed in left field with five hits in five at bats against San Antonio driving in three runs and scoring three. His form fuels doubt over regular duties as managerMortality plans a decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Easterling
Detroit
Bob Fothergill
Six Room House Designed for the Average Family
An illustration shows a compact six room home at 28 by 24 feet with a Dutch colonial inspired false roof. The two story design includes a living room dining room kitchen two closets on the first floor and three bedrooms with closets two bathrooms and a linen closet on the hall. Despite its small footprint the layout aims for ample comfort and homey appeal for the average family.
Modern Decoration Uses Stippled Wail Techniques
Household decorators seek washable, affordable wall textures without replastering. Plastic dry paints mixed with water allow stippling or palm-falmed finishes on old walls or new plaster, with sizing and final coats to resist soap and water.
Expert Lauds Copper as Roofing Material
The former Scientific American editor Austin C. Les carboura lauds copper for roofing citing purity, chemical resistance, and long endurance. He notes copper roofs resist corrosion and are fireproof, with copper downspouts guiding lightning protection and overall home safety.
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Austin C. Lescarboura
Scientific American
The Decorator’s Canvas for Two-Tone Glazing Effects
The text highlights how decorative techniques enable two tone finishes and glazing to create rich visual effects. It notes the decorator’s skill and imagination as keys to achieving varied textures and depth in surfaces.
Choosing a distinguished entrance for a home
The article explains that selecting an entrance is key to planning a home. It stresses three essential qualities beauty durability and suitability and notes how color light and shadow from moldings give character to woodwork and panels.
New Infant Utility Outfit Combines Home Furniture
A new infant utility unit combines a baby ox crib bath dressing table toilet cabinet and garment drawer with an indoor carriage. The compact unit houses a two year old and fits through a standard door, easing child care and mobility.
Porch Design Advice for Cohesive Home Exterior
The porch should blend with the entire structure, not look like an added feature. Avoid excessive posts and pillars and ensure any columns have graceful proportions to maintain harmony.
Copper use guards flat decks and roofs in homes
Copper insures the adequacy of flat decks and roofs by resisting rot and rust. Proper flashing around skylights and secure glass with water resistant, expandable materials prevent leaks and interior damage during storms.
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Table Rock
Richardson County
Kansas City
St. Louis
Lions Club of
Butte County
Hastings
Virgil Graves
Beatrice
Adams Fur Farm Co
Fremont
W. 8. Adams
W. H. Stork
A. H. Farrens
Cornerstone
Tyrus Cobb
Cub
St. Louis Nationals
William C. Rhodes
Cincinnati Nationals
Ralph Miller
Little Rock
Southern League
Indianapolis
Fort Worth
Eddie Palmer
Monroe
Rufus Meadows
Tom Clancy
Ollie Fuhmnan
Peoria Tractors
Bloomington
Tanner
Frank Ulrich
Phillies
Houston
Tommy Taylor
Washington
San Antonio Bears
Santone
Urban Shocker
New York Yankees
Mel Silva
Reading
Rochester
Harold
Bully) Eyrich
Andy Cohen
Eddie Collins
Cohen
Waseda University
Tokyo
Japan
Eddie Clough
Johnny Stuart
St. Louis Cardinal
Topeka
Ralph Joseph Buckley
Pordham University
Springfield
Pat Buckley
Walter Simmons
al Simmons
Henry Wagner
Adrian Convert
al Laufer
Andy Cubic
Jack Lelivelt
Milwaukee
Pacific Coast
Frank Brower
Waterbury
Jack Dunn
Vincent Barton
Orioles
Bert Ellison
Dallas Steers
Texas League
Darrough, Love
Shaman
Tunney
Gene Tunney
Tom Heeney
Miami
Fla
Sport
Luxor
Egypt
Bill Johnson
Abel Kiviat
Wagner College
Staten Island
N. Y
Rhodesia
Harry Payne Whitney
Heeney
Yale
William L. “Young
Stribling
Mars Cassidy
Chris FitzGerald
Percy N. Gullinson
Frederickson
Cagetown
St. John River
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
W. A. Radford
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