Omaha News Highlights From Diabetes to Ak-Sar-Ben
Dem candidate Mark W Lukens suffered a compound fracture while cranking a tractor at the John H Hanson farm near Bloomfield. Lions district picks L E Gunderson as district governor and notes 100 out-of-town attendees at Hastings convention.
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John H. Hanson
Bloomfield
Mark W. Lukens
L. E. Gunderson
Lincoln
Lions Club
Hastings
Columbus
W. T. Matzen
B. P. O. Does
York
E. A. Levitt
York Commercial Club
Maude B. Tagg
Tobias
Ernest Bartels
John Zezl
James Oliva & Sons
Tobias Contractors
C. L. Johnson
Earl Johnson
Stella
Kansas City
Omaha
Crete Woman's Club
Cosmopolitan
Burlington Railroad
Nebraska City
E. Flynn
Lines West
Flynn
Gifford
Nebraska
National Council of Boy Scouts of America
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
D. P. Hogan
Bank
Hogan
Omaha Bank
Iowa
South Dakota
Wyoming
Chamber of Commerce
Taxpayers Research Bureau
Real Estate Board
Hazel Stokes
Europe
Miss Stokes
Young Women’s Christian Association
Russia
Falls City
Als City
J. H. Agee
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company
Dawson Telepone Company
Dawson
Richardson County
J. Flynn
Burlington Lines
Missouri River
Grace Kilmer
Munyy Bianca
Avoca
Niagara Falls
State Department of Agriculture
W. G. Hastings
Washington County
Nebraska 77 clubs feed 1200 baby beeves largest count yet
C S Maddox announces over 1,200 baby beeves are being fed by more than 800 members of 77 Nebraska boys and girls clubs. Feeding runs across almost every county with many calves entered for the state fair Ak-Sar-Ben stock show and regional shows.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
C. S. Maddox
Omaha
Sioux City
St. Joseph
Waner Brothers Poisons of the Pirates Shine in 1925 Season
Paul and Lloyd Waner emerge as NL leaders for the Pirates. Paul tops hits and extra bases with high batting percentages while Lloyd drives in runs and scores, earning nicknames Little Poison and Big Poison. Both hailed from Oklahoma and joined Pittsburgh from the San Francisco Seals and Columbia club before the 1925 World Series.
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Gehrig
Pirates
Waner Brothers
Oklahoma
Paul
Lloyd Waner
Lloyd
Picturesque Brothers
Hal Rhyne
San Francisco Seals
Columbia
South Atlantic
Yankees
Ruth
Sprinter Born Not Developed Says Marquette Coach
Marquette University track coach and athletic director Conrad M. Jennings argues that a great sprinter is born not developed. He notes few reach stardom among tens of thousands of college track athletes and stresses the role of mindset, timing, and inherent traits in elite performance.
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Conrad M. Jennings
Marquette University
Jennings
United States
Canada
Marquette
Ehmke Develops the Hesitation Pitch for 15th Season
After eight years of study, Howard Ehmke of the Philadelphia Athletics believes he has mastered the hesitation pitch. The lanky right hander says the pause in his wind up can fool batters and hopes the 15th American League season will be his best. He notes rules forbid hesitation with runners on base and umpires would call it a balk in that situation.
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Howard Ehmke
Philadelphia Athletics
Ehmke
Baseball notes mix trades records and rookies in 19th century style
The Long list highlights moves and trivia from early baseball history. Friday the rookie pitcher is fired by Louisville. Joe Nagle and Albert Ellis switch roles. Eddie Roush spans 16 big-league seasons. Wee Willie Keeler’s 44 game hitting streak stands unmatched. Walter Gau treau remains the smallest player. Bancroft buys a shoe store stake. Leon Ames Jr earns a win for Wichita. Navy vs Army to clash in multiple sports. Des Moines adds Joe Mellana. Ritchie Ryan and Walter Moran sign with Lynn. Rutgers captains on base ball squad. Duffy Lewis returns to Portland. Alabama Jones delays reporting due to eye trouble. Heilmann wins batting titles in odd years. Johnny Gill shipped to Cleveland. Giants and Robins loom. Edison Brewster near 88 watching games. Indians farm two more prospects Jonah Goldman and John Gill to minor leagues.
Madison Square Garden Reports 1927 Revenues and Income
Madison Square Garden reported 1927 gross revenues of 7 650 518 an increase over 1926. Net income after taxes stood at 1 014 199 with earnings per share of 3 12 and a 30 percent rise from 1926. The firm paid 2 188 497 in admission and other taxes during 1925 26 two year period, exceeding net income of 1 798 883. Cash and quick assets totaled 1 166 797 with working capital 613 920. Consolidated 1926 27 income showed 2 661 771 receipts with 1 222 469 added to capital and 446 479 paid in dividends.
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Madison Square Garden Corporation
George L. Rickard
Child's Bones Found After Farm Brush Fire Near Hastings
Authorities probe a possible link between a burned brush pile near Superior and a sick child from a gypsy camp that rested nearby. Investigators seek clues to whether the child died during the roving group's stay and was left among debris.
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Hastings
Superior
First British bantam champ Jack McGrathe dates to 1842
The passage recalls Sporting Squibs noting Jack McGrathe as the first British bantam champion in 1842 while referencing Yankee Jack Smith a New York debutant and former baseball player amidst a stream of varied sports jottings.
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Jack McGrathe
Yankee Jack Smith
New York
Sisler Tops All Time Batting Averages for First Basemen
George Sisler ends a long career with a lifetime average of .343 the highest for a first baseman since 1876 while his .353 mark for a career stood as the record until 1925. Dave Orr and Dan Brauthers now share the heavy hitting distinction among first basemen.
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George Sisler
Waltons Feed Fish Kearney Stock Lakes With Bullheads
Near Kearney several lakes were stocked with thousands of large bullheads. Fishermen posted record catches as the Izaak Walton League urged a spawning pause. The Waltons devised a plan feeding the fish regularly to curb nibbling while baiting hooks.
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Kearney
Izaak Wilston League
Waltonians
Nebraska beet acreage to top 1927 record in sugar district
Scottbluff Nebraska growers project higher beet acreage this year sustaining leadership in U S beet sugar. North Platte valley from O'Fallons to the Wyoming line will surpass last year’s record as Nebraska ranks second to Colorado. Great Western Sugar Co bases forecast on current acreage exceeding 1927 level.
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Scottbluff
Nebraska
United States
North Platte Valley
O’fallons
Wyoming Line
Colorado
Great Western Sugar Company
Spirit of Hastings First Home Made Airplane Flies
The Spirit of Hastings, Hastings first home built airplane, flew on its initial flight. Pilot Cliff Currier, 19, and builder, climbed to about 200 feet in a successful test. Designer James McCreary studied construction engineering at the University of Kansas with no formal aviation training. The monoplane uses tubular steel framing covered in sheet aluminum.
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Hastings
Cliff Currier
James McCreary
University of Kansas
Mohawk Six Win Caughnawaga League Title Without Loss
In the past season Canada hosted an amateur Iroquois hockey league near Montreal called the Caughnawaga league. The Mohawk six claimed the championship with six victories and no defeats under manager Wellie Curotte, an Iroquois Indian.
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Canada
Montreal
Fou
Wellie Curotte
Handsome Stucco Bungalow Adapted to Fit Either Lot
A feature rich article by William A Radford promotes a stucco bungalow design adaptable to narrow or wide shallow lots. It highlights flexible foundations of 26½ by 45 feet, choice of frame or masonry with stucco, varied brick and roof options, and an interior layout with a recessed porch, living and dining rooms, kitchen with service entrance, a bath and two bedrooms arranged to minimize work steps.
Modern Cellars Reclaim Space for Living and Work
An era of wasted cellar space ends as jacketed builders and modern design bring sunlight casements and private compartments. The cellar becomes an integral living area for storage workrooms and recreation, offering cost effective space for children play and home activities.
Laundry Equipment Placed in Basement for Efficiency
The article argues that modern labor-saving laundry equipment should be located in a basement area. It recommends grouping four-way laundry cabs under windows for light and ventilation, with the electric washing machine nearby and a convenient outlet. The electric ironer should be under a window, and a water heater plate or gas dryer placed suitably. A linoleum floor reduces fatigue from standing.
Unsuspected Possibilities Challenge Tradition
A fragment notes traditions and creeds facing challenges as space and waste reduce traditional expectations. The readable passage hints at debate over accepted norms and possible reform.
Mirror Door Accessory Enhances Bedroom Space Illusion
Mirror doors add perceived room size and serve as a useful bedroom or bathroom accessory. They suit one paned doors common in houses and can create triple reflections when paired with adjacent mirrored closets. New friction control hinges allow doors to open at any angle in balance, reduce breakage risk, and remove the need for a baseboard stop.
Rough Texture Wall Is O K for Any Room
Rough textured wall finishes suit nearly any room in a home and are attractive, economical, and easy to apply. Heavy textures can make a room appear smaller, so Spanish and shaggy finishes should stay to large spaces with broad walls. For small rooms a light stipple or smooth troweled texture is best.
Chimney Joint Care Prevents Efflorescence and Water Damage
A homeowner guide stresses checking chimney joints for proper mortar fill and adequate pitch to ensure water runs off. Proper setup helps prevent efflorescence, masonry staining, and occasional water intrusion in joints.
Garbage Cans Move Into The Kitchen
The article notes a shift in home life with garbage cans placed inside the kitchen door. Porcelain cans with galvanized covers and stand legs are common in well ordered kitchens. The change emphasizes color and convenience, reducing chores and making kitchen life more pleasant.
Colorful face brick offerings for varied wall effects
The article notes that face brick construction provides a wide color variety from bold to quiet monotones in any shade desired, enabling different wall effects. It emphasizes versatility in color choices for building façades and interior walls.
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Ak-Sar-Ben
John Carey
Tiajuana
Mexico
New Orleans
Kansas
Central States
Middle West
United States Remount Service
Paul Waner
Sande
Earl Sande
Jamaica
United Hunts
Louisville Colonels
Joe Nagle
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Chicago
Albert Ellis
Louisville
Dallas
Eddie Roush
Wee Willie Keeler
Walter Gautreau
Boston Nationals
Dave Bancroft
John G. Gisin
Duluth
Leon Ames, Jr
Wichita
Larks
Tulsa
United States Naval Academy
United States Army
Cincy Club
George Kelly
Frank Wilson
Portland Beavers
Chicago White Sox
Des Moines
Joe Mellana
Portland
Demon
Walter Moran
Grand Rapids
Ritchie Ryan
Georgetown University
Lynn
Rutgers
New Brunswick
N. J
Duffy Lewis
Boston
Alabama Jones
Augusta Sally League Tigers
Troy Agnew
Harry Heilmann
Detroit
Johnny Gill
Shreveport
Cleveland
Indians
Andy Cohens
Harry Rvonda
Flatbush
Nielder
Giants
Robins
Edison Brewster
Polo Grounds
Jonah Goldman
Syracuse University
Decatur
John Gill
Madison Square Garden
Sporting
Don Carlos Lyon Rotler
Tacoma
Wysh
Los Angeles
Heeney
Mr. Tunney
Archie Campbell
New York Yankees
Smaoking
New York City
Sid Terris
East Side
Brwe Flowers
Ebbetsfield
Oxford
Cambridge
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Cornell
Prince of Wales
Bromsgrove
England
Gene Sarazen
Great Britain
Sisler
Waltons
Agnes Geraghty
L. A
Metropolitan A. A. A
Indian Hockey League
William A. Radford
William A Radford
Prairie Avenue
Ill
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Kitch
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