Nebraska reports 781 traffic deaths in year totals
A state report shows 781 people killed in Nebraska in the annual survey, with 449 permanently disabled and 5,710 seriously injured. Auto accidents caused 368 deaths, 831 injuries from collisions, and one daily death on average. Home and industrial causes contributed additional fatalities and injuries.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Nebraska Press Association
State Department of Vocational Education
Nebraska potato crop sets 1929 shipment and price records
Nebraska 1929 potato crop brought in 5,218,000 dollars to growers and shipped 7,433 carloads, a new record. Growers averaged 1.17 dollars per bushel, far above the previous year’s fifty five cents, while 1928 saw only 2,871,000 bushels shipped and 1,579,000 dollars returned.
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Omaha
Nebraska
A. E. Anderson
Lincoln-If Wheat Yield Forecast For Nebraska
A. E. Anderson predicts Nebraska will harvest 65,675,000 bushels of winter wheat this year, up from 52,110,000 last year, with 3,550,000 acres in production. He also guesses rye at 4,130,000 bushels and notes alfalfa harvest in about two weeks and excellent pasture conditions.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
A. E. Anderson
Anderson
Emerson Town Split Across Three Counties
Census shows Emerson spans three counties with the schoolhouse in one, the post office in another, and the railroad station in a third. Election polling centers lie within 150 yards, forcing couples to consider which county their partner hails from in marriage decisions.
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Emerson
Denver to Black Hills Highway Group Formed
Organizers from towns along the route unite as the Denver Black Hills highway association to push for unified action on completing the highway into the South Dakota scenic region. Walter Hager of Alliance is elected president to lead efforts toward hard surfacing and heavy gravel sections.
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Alliance
Denver
Nebraska
Black Hills
South Dakota
Denver-Black Hills
United
Walter Hager
Bridge contract awarded for Niobrara to Running Water link
The $800,000 structural contract for a new bridge between Niobrara and Running Water, S. C. was let to Jones Engineering and Construction of Omaha and Chicago. Most traffic formerly using Yankton and Sioux City will be diverted through Norfolk to Omaha via the new crossing, providing a shortcut for south and eastern travelers.
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Omaha
Niobrara
Running Water
S. C
Jones Engineering and Construction Company
Chicago
Yankton
Sioux City
Norfolk
State College to Test Six Corn Varieties Across Counties
The state agricultural college begins six corn variety trials in six counties with forty varieties in each test. A buffalo barbecue at the old Cody ranch, once home to Buffalo Sill and his family, is planned to entertain American Legion members during the state convention at North Platte next August.
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The
State Agricultural College
Cody Ranch
Buffalo Sill
American Legion
North Platte
Atwater Bid Lands Dormitory Contract at Kearney Normal
C E Atwater Construction of Grand Island submitted the low bid of 121 500 among nine firms bidding to erect a dormitory at Kearney Normal School for the state normal board.
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C. E. Atwater Construction Company
Grand Island
State Normal Board
Kearney Normal School
Box Butte County Farm Growth Surges in Ten Years
State figures by E. G. Laing show Box Butte county now has 926 farms, up from 646, a 43 percent increase. Alliance grows from 4,500 to 6,669 residents.
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Box Butte County
E. G. Laing
West Nebraska
Alliance
Grand Island Independent Publishing Company Incorporation
Articles filed in Lincoln for The Grand Island Independent Publishing Company publishers of the city daily. Capital stock set at 175000 dollars with incorporators Frank T. Terrell James T. Britt Harlow B. Lester Byron Spencer and Scott W. Hovey named as founders.
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Lincoln
Grand Island Independent Publishing Company
Capital
Frank T. Terrell
James T. Britt
Harlow B. Lester
Byron Spencer
Scott W. Hovey
Norfolk vote on utility franchise fails by wide margin
Utili ties Natural Gas company franchise proposal defeated at Norfolk by 1552 to 786 after a heated four week campaign. Eight voting precincts each returned a plurality against the proposal, some by three to one. Voters did not deliver the expected heavy turnout.
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Utilities Natural Gas Company
Norfolk
4-H Club Enrollment Surges Across State
A total of 8,834 boys and girls are enrolled in 4-H clubs statewide, up 37 percent from last year and exceeding all of 1928. Officials expect enrollment to reach 14,500 by year end with April through June being the peak enrolling months.
Moodie Elected Nebraska Lions District Governor at Norfolk
Robert R. Moodie of West Point was elected district governor at the Nebraska Lions club convention in Norfolk. Omaha will host next year’s meeting. Over 200 Nebraska club members and their wives attended, with J. M. Davis of Hastings presiding as retiring district governor.
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Robert R. Moodie
West Point
Nebraska Lions Club
Norfolk
Omaha
Nebraska Club
J. M. Davis
Hastings
State boxing commish collects 19495.69 in licenses and gate share
From March 1, 1928 to April 20, 1930 the state boxing commissioner gathered 19495.69 dollars from athletic club licenses and a five percent cut of gate receipts. Funds are appropriated back to the department for its use.
State Game Department Buys 350 Mexican Quail
The state game department purchased 350 pairs of Mexican quail at 2.50 each to be divided into coveys of 20 and distributed statewide. They were trapped in northern Mexico by a Texas man. All spending comes from department fees, not general tax revenue.
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State Game Department
Mexico
Texas
Game and Fish Department
Nebraska to cut license plate costs next year for counties
Nebraska to charge a uniform 7.99 cents per pair for auto license plates next year. This year price stood at 8.49 dollars per pair. Total anticipated expense for next year is 43 thousand dollars with delivery included to each county. Plates will be light gray with deep red figures.
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Nebraska
Omaha Bridge Equity Reported at 115000 in Escrow
President Shannahan of the street car company reports Omaha holds 115000 in equity in the Douglas street bridge in escrow. The funds represent profits since November 1 last under an agreement to turn the structure over as a non toll bridge once profits reach 5155296.
Nebraska Legion membership hits over quota for Indianapolis meet
The Nebraska department reports 18,100 members, surpassing last year by 1,984 and exceeding the 17,604 quota. Sam Reynolds of Omaha, Nebraska national committeeman, will represent the state at the Indianapolis executive committee meeting.
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Nebraska Department of the American Legion
National Executive Committee
Indianapolis
Nebraska
Sam Reynolds
Omaha
Lincoln donor sets up university student loan fund
W H Ferguson a Lincoln businessman creates a University of Nebraska student loan fund to aid needy students. Chancellor RF A Burnett announces an initial loan of 500 dollars with Ferguson pledging an annual gift of the same amount. The chancellor expects the fund to become the university’s largest single loan fund as contributions and interest grow.
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University of Nebraska
W.H. Ferguson
Lincoln
RF. A. Burnett
Ferguson
Two Omaha Couples File Articles of Incorporation
H. M. and E. B. Anderson of Omaha file for General Equipment Finance with $50,000 capital, aiming at general industrial loans. C. J. Abbott of Hyannis and Leroy Abbott of Alliance form Churn Ranch with $25,000 capital. The Ewing Agricultural Credit Corporation amends to Central Cattle Loan Corporation, boosting capital from $25,000 to $100,000.
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H. M. and
E. B. Anderson
General Equipment Finance Company
C. J. Abbott
Hyannis
Leroy Abbott
Alliance
Churn
Ewing “Agricultural Credit Corporation
Ewing
Central Cattle Loan Corporation
Anglers Adviser O Malley Hosts Summer Radio Fishing Program
Henry O Malley commissioner of the U S bureau of fisheries has launched an anglers program over WMAL in Washington. The nationwide series will offer advice to advance fishermen's ambitions this summer with broadcasts from lawmakers and noted anglers sharing piscatorial insights.
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Henry O'Malley
United States Bureau of Fisheries
WMAL
Washington
House
Senate
Bears born in winter and long salmon journeys revealed
A collection of curious facts shows bears commonly birth in winter. Salmon tagged with markers traveled about 1,800 miles in four days, illustrating remarkable journeys. The malaria name traces to a historic error blaming bad air. Hospitals increasingly abandon plain white linens for colored bedding for patient rooms.
Modern Japan Abandons Custom of Hari-Kari
A Chicago Post corresp ondent notes a shift in Japanese culture as modern youths in Tokyo leap from department store roofs instead of performing hari-kari. The piece compares past samurai honor codes to contemporary attitudes amid urban growth and earthquake fears. Gen Count Nogi’s 1912 death is cited as a late example of the rite.
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Japan
Tokyo
Matsuya
Matsuzakaya
Hari
Ethiopia: Ras Taffari's throne and Africa's plateau realm
The piece surveys Ethiopia under Ras Taffari, highlighting its isolation yet strategic value, geography, feudal society, language, religion, and history. It contrasts ancient Christian tradition with lingering slavery and notes travel improvements and rich wildlife on the plateau and Hawash basin.
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Ras Taffari
Africa
Republic of France
Ethiopia
Tibet
Dalai Lama
Lhasa
Afghanistan
Siam
Egypt
Judea
Arabia
Fiteen
Abyssinia
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Laredo
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
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Sheba
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Europe
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Nyala
Queen of Sheba
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Arene
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