Tuberculosis conference set for Omaha in June
CORNHUSKER NEWS reports a conference on tuberculosis scheduled for June 28 29 in Omaha. Also noted are a 50th anniversary for the Hirst Presbyterian church at Nelson and various public notices including a state aid bridge contract near Gibbon and a 70th birthday celebration for Dunbar in Otoe County.
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Omaha
Hirst Presbyterian
Nelson
Platte River
Gibbon
Dunber
Otoe County
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Grand Island
Peter G. Remple
Jansen
Omaha Technical High School
Nebraska
Lincoln
Hastings High School
Lincoln Automobile Club
National
Parent Teachers’ Association
QO. L. Looby
Nebraska Electric Power Company
Loup City
Floyd Gautch
Lincoln High School
York High School
The
American Legion
Chadron
Harry Gaines
Madison
New Falls
John Shhroeder
University of Nebraska
University
Holmesville
Carl Warnke
Ralph McPherson
University For Nebraska
Hamilton County
C. A. Rumbaugh
Grace
Loups County
G. A. R. Wil
Capitol
J. O. Moore
Milford
Alliance
W. E. Bolin
Benevolent, Patriotic Order of Does
Grand Lodge
South Omaha
Missouri River Navigation Association
Missouri River
Cowles Oil Company
J. A. Moore
Palmyra
Hastings
Pawnee
Richardson
Nemaha
Ralph Carlberg
Urges Missouri River Navigation Drive in Nebraska
Nebraska newspapers rally behind a push to make the Missouri River navigable from Omaha to Whangan City. A Call to Arms by A J Weaver urges farm groups colleges and chambers of commerce to pressure Congress as midwestern support is pledged and doubt remains about approval.
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Omaha
Congress
Washington
Missouri
Whangas City
Agricultural Colleges
Chambers of Commerce
Middle West
A. J. Weaver
Missouri River Navigation Association
Missouri Valley
Massive jaw bone fragments unearthed near here
While excavating a pit long worked for years two pieces of a massive jaw bone were found and shown locally. One piece runs 22 inches and shows a heavy curved section with two teeth still embedded in the bone.
Brave dog saves girl in Omaha accident
Five year old Anna Luxford lies in an Omaha hospital with both legs fractured after a car incident. Her dog shielded the child and was struck, dying minutes later, an act believed to have saved the girl's life.
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Union
Anna Luxford
Omaha
Anna
Beatrice Landmark Honored at Nebraska Homestead Marker
Governor McMullen proposed making the late Daniel Freeman homestead the first national park during the dedication of a marker placed on the site by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The event highlighted Nebraska pione er rights and a key chapter in westward settlement.
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Beatrice
Daniel Freeman
Nebraska
McMullen
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Beatrice to Get German Howitzer
Beatrice will receive a German Howitzer weighing 22 000 pounds captured in France by a 28th division unit from this city Company C that served there. The gun has been sent to the local American Legion Post.
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Beatrice
War Department
France
American Legion
Lincoln Incorporation Papers Filed for Nebraska Crime Commission
Articles of Incorporation for the newly organized Nebraska Crime Commission were filed with the secretary of state by Charles Matson Lancaster County attorney. The commission plans an immediate campaign to abolish crime.
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Lincoln
Nebraska Crime Commission
Charles Matson
Atrorney
Lancaster County
Endorsement Drive for State Highway Link to Black Hills
State highway officials back a proposed east to Black Hills route passing through Lincoln Grand Island Broken Bow Alliance and Chadron. Supporters frame it as a key regional roadway boosting commerce and travel across central Nebraska.
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Alliance
Black Hills
Lincoln
Grand Island
Broken Bow
Chadron
Texas Potatoes Purchase Returns as New Shipment
A carload of North Platte valley seed potatoes sold to Texas growers four months ago has returned as a shipment of new potatoes. The price is nearly double the former $3.50 per hundredweight paid by Texas growers.
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Texas
Nebraska
North Platte Valley
Davis Files for Congress in New Mexico Nomination
Friends report Harry A. Davis has filed as a candidate for the congressional nomination in New Mexico. Davis, born in a sod house in Franklin County, was reared in the area and is pursuing political service.
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Franklin
Harry A. Davis
Congress
New Mexico
Mr. Davis
Franklins County
Hastings Upson Crow Bounty Approved by County Officials
Adams county farmers gain a new bounty program after June 1 with 10 cents paid per crow head. County supervisors authorize the county clerk to implement the payment following the date.
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Hastings
Adams County
Cloudburst Floods Farm Home and Road Near Loup City
A Saturday night cloudburst near Loup City inundated the farm home of Christ Oltgenbrum with several inches of water and overflowed the local road. Nearby properties and fields were affected as floodwaters spread across the area.
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Loup City
Here
Christ Oltgenbrum
Way Hearby
Alfalfa Winterkill Widespread in Valley Says Expert
P. H. Stewart extension agronomy expert reports that between forty and fifty percent of alfalfa acreage in the valley was winter killed.
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Kearney
Flalley
P. H. Stewart
Birds Recorded in Jefferson County by Fairbury Women’s Club
The nature study department of the Fairbury Women’s club has logged 103 bird species since January in Jefferson County. Among the rarities are Townsend Solitaire American Crossbill Willet and a black and white Warbler.
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Jefferson County
Fairbury
The
Bearded farmer rescues wife and daughter from flames
E. P. Woods, a farmer, awoke to smoke and saved his wife and daughter from a burning home. The prompt action likely saved his own life as well.
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E. P. Woods
Legion urges continuation of drill at state university
The Beatrice Bitting Norman post of the American Legion passes lengthy resolutions condemning moves to abolish compulsory military training and urging continued drill and discipline at the state university.
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Beatrice — Bitting - Norman Post
American Legion
State University
Head Councilman of Santee Indians Dies at Home
Bloomfield Edward Blacksmith longtime head councilman for the Sioux at the Santee reservation died at his home six miles southwest of Santee after a lingering illness.
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Santees
Bloomfield
Edward Blacksmith
Santee Reservation
Santee
Convenient Five Room Home With Unusual Central Space
William A. Radford outlines a modest bungalow design emphasizing a central hall that links living and sleeping areas. The single story frame house sits on a concrete block foundation with clapboard siding and an irregular roof. The layout dedicates left side to living spaces and right side to bedrooms, with a front vestibule, arched living room entrance, pantry with light from an exterior window, and a back porch accessed from the kitchen.
One Hour Shortwave Receiver Assembly from Vintage Guide
A detailed construction note describes building a compact three-circuit shortwave radio detector amplifier. It covers tuning coils, a pancake tickler, transformer coupled audio stages, a C battery modification, and a simplified panel layout. The project completes in about an hour and uses a handful of components with careful wiring and convenient battery hookup.
Onion flavor in milk linked to wild onion pastures
Agricultural note from New Jersey State College explains wild onion and garlic flavor in milk. Experiments show delaying milking by at least four hours after cows eat onion tops reduces odor, with cream most affected and milk flavor fading as time passes. Producers should test safe intervals on their own herds.
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Forrest C. Button
Dairy Department
New Jersey State College of Agriculture
Finished Attic Adds Value and Usable Space
An unfinished attic wastes valuable space and lowers home value. Transforming a half story into bedrooms or play space boosts comfort and resale potential. Simple remodeling with a carpenter for stairs and finish flooring by a professional yields the best results in a cost effective upgrade.
Plumbing quality impacts home comfort and health
A home may show beauty inside and out yet poor plumbing or misinstalled water supply, drainage and ventilation systems undermine comfort, convenience and health protection.
Rubber Tile Flooring For Homes And Public Spaces
Rubber tile flooring offers attractive effects for sun porches bathrooms and kitchens. It is equally desirable for restaurants stores offices and other public buildings.
Boutonnieres Adorn Spring Frocks With Rainbow Ribbons
French boutonnieres crafted from narrow multi color ribbons brighten new spring suits and dresses. Frayed edged ribbon bouquets combine every color of the rainbow in bold decorative accents for formalwear.
Plaid Wool Scarf Paired With Felt Brimmed Hat
A plaid wool scarf for a younger schoolgirl is paired with a hat featuring a felt brim and a sectional top made from the same material.
Colonial Hall Decor Ideas for an Open Doorway Style
The article urges painting and decorating a hall in true Colonial fashion when an open doorway exists. It recommends mahogany stained stairs and paneling, white or ivory banisters and doors, a Colonial door with paneling, a parquet floor, and accessories like a hooked rug, needlepoint, a grandfather clock, and a Colonial bench to create a quaint, dignified hall.
Veneered Doors Advised Against for Exterior Use
The National Lumber Manufacturers' Association warns that veneered doors are not satisfactory for outdoor use unless the veneering is very heavy. They say a painted soft wood door is preferable to a hardwood door for exterior exposure.
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National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Association
Natural wood or stained wood in decoration
The piece argues that stained wood generally teams better with color schemes than natural wood. It notes color enhances the grain and enhances the wood’s beauty, while natural shade is harder to integrate into decorative color plans.
Gloves for Tight Sleeves
Fashion notes on extremely tight sleeves making flaring cuffs unpopular. Glovers create a hand covering for daytime wear with a gauntlet that folds flat toward the fingers to avoid bulging over the sleeve.
Metal Moire in Exclusive Shops for Evening Wraps
Exclusive shops emphasize metal moire fabrics for evening wraps. Designers highlight luminous textures and refined drape, appealing to fashion-conscious buyers seeking upscale outerwear accents this season.
Standard Toned Radio Frequency Tube Control Method
Article describes a standard tuned radio frequency outfit using a high resistance in series with the RF tube supply to vary voltage. It notes voltages between 90 and 135 may require up to 200000 ohms, and that several brands like Centralab Bradlegohm and Clarostat are suitable.
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Cleveland News
Message From U S Is Taken by Oslo Amateur
An Oslo amateur wireless operator intercepted a United States message transmitted via Stuttgart and addressed to Alf Jensen in Norway. The original message was sent by Jensen’s brother aboard the whaling ship Charles Clark Ross from the Ross Sea toward Newfoundland as a greeting. An American amateur forwarded it. the Stuttgart station relayed it to a Norwegian amateur, taking only hours to reach Oslo. The Norwegian words arrived in Norwegian despite English and German language transmission in the chain.
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Oslo
United States
Stuttgart
Germany
Alf Jensen
Norway
Jensen
Charles Clark Ross
Ross Sea
Newfoundland
Wirelss
Antarctic
Variable Grid Leak Values For Radio Circuits
A suitable set of values for a grid leak is proposed as 1 2 3 5 and 7 megohms. A tap switch wiring could bring these values into the circuit to provide a definite grid resistance matching different stations by distance and power.
Battery Terminal Care and Corrosion Prevention
The article warns that A battery terminals and spring clips corrode from charging gas. It recommends coating clips with grease to prevent corrosion and notes that gas buildup causes noise before significant damage occurs.
Country Not a Single Word Was Misrepresented
A brief critique notes that the term country was not misrepresented in the reflected text. The remark emphasizes accuracy in wording and avoids distortions in naming. No further context or names are provided.
Understanding Headphone Resistance and Quality
The article explains that headphone resistance does not equal quality. It notes that 2,500 ohm radio headphones can outperform 5,000 ohm models depending on wire length size and type. Performance hinges on engineering and materials.
Battery Care for a C Cell
A brief note urging careful handling of a C battery to prevent heat damage and preserve reception quality.
Microfarad Unit Definitions
The microfarad equals one millionth of a farad. A micromicrofarad equals one millionth of a microfarad.
Low Feed Costs Maintain High Milk Output in Dairy Herds
New York Geneva station studies since 1900 show alfalfa or clover hay and corn silage cut the cost of producing 100 pounds of milk. Legume hay makes up half to three quarters of hay, rest timothy and orchard grass. A home mixed grain ration of bran oats corn and oil meal costs 31 to 44 dollars a ton, saving about 15 dollars per ton versus standard 24 percent protein feeds, proving legume hay and silage can sustain milk flow with farm grown grains.
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Jersey
New York State
Geneva
Dairying Tips Emphasize Clean Milk and Efficient Practice
The article notes milk value comes from cleanliness and proper handling. It urges selecting cattle suited to the dairy brand, proper feeding based on study, and sanitary stables. It warns that poor skimming wastes thousands, and stresses clean floors, bedding, manure management, and comfortable milking conditions.
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