Nebraskans hear of new theaters farms and fairs across state
Three million dollar theaters planned for Omaha. Morrill cheese factory opens with brisk business. Hebron fire dept to sponsor July 4 celebration. Helvey bank to liquidate. Central City to build a 40000 poultry egg cream house. Six thousand Nebraskans to attend Chicago Eucharistic conference in June. Burlington to install motor car trains between Kearney Aurora Hastings. A D May of Minatara age 65 achieves new tooth. Vincent C Hascall elected Lions president in Lincoln. Robert Wise dies after scalding accident in Omaha.
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Farmers State Bank
Helvey
Busileh
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America
Burlington Railroad
Kearney
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A. D. May
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Vincent C. “Stub” Hascall
Ninth District
Lions Clubs
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Robert Wise
Harry Wise
State College of Agriculture
National Editorial Association
Nebraska
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Nebraska Press Association
Nebraska Midstate
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Columbus
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University of Nebraska
California
University Hall
Adams County
State Bureau
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Citizens' Military Training Camps Shape Nation's Youth System
Omaha cites the camps as the basis of a premier educational system with 125000 graduates shaping civil life and potential wartime service. In cooperation with ROTC and land grant universities, the program trains 35000 per year in loyalty, patriotism, discipline, and leadership, while vacancies remain for desirable candidates. Camps in the 7th corps area will run from August 1 to 30 at Fort Snelling Fort Leavenworth and Fort Des Moines.
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Omaha
7Th Corps
Fort Snelling
Fort Leavenworth
Fort Des Moines
Lincoln hosts final frolic indoor carnival at university field house
The Cornhusker Round-up plans a May 28 indoor carnival at the University of Nebraska field house. The event features streets of Cairo floor space, Ak-Sar-Ben props from Omaha, burlesques, booths, lanes, and trophy awards drawing cadets, faculty, students and alumni. Dancing, music, and a fancy dress contest prize accompany a busy banquet schedule and late evening entertainment.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska
University Field House
Cairo
Omaha
Investigating Poisoning Ties In Sioux County Horse Deaths
Dr. L R Canwell of the Nebraska Bureau of Animal Husbandry leads a summer inquiry into the deaths of more than 1,000 horses near Harrison Sioux County. He collaborates with two botanists from the state university to test the plant poisoning theory.
Nebraska Winter Wheat Abandoned by Winds and Drought
A. E. Anderson reports 9 percent of Nebraska winter wheat abandoned due to April winds and drought. Current crop condition at 80 percent. projected yield 39.93 million bushels versus 21.66 million last year.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
A. E. Anderson
Anderson
Young hunter wounds giant eagle near Olson farm
Hartington Leonard Olson aged 17 shot a large eagle near his Olof Olson parents home about 13 miles southwest of here. The bird measured 40 inches long with a seven and a half foot wing span, and locals had long tried to shoot it.
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Hartington
Leonard Olson
Olof Olson
Here
Olson
Secretary Trimble Plans Ak-Sar-Ben Summer Race Meet
Omaha official Trimble of Ak-Sar-Ben announces preparations for the summer meet from June 3 to July 5. He expects 600 head of horses and steps are underway to ready grounds and buildings for the event.
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Omaha
Trimble
Ak- Sar-Ben
Central East
Lincoln notices election of campus engineer as society president
The Society of Engineers announces that Prof. Oscar W. Sjogren, chair of the agriculture engineering department at the state college of agriculture, has been elected president by ballot of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers.
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Heads Society of Engineers Lincoln
State College of Agriculture
Oscar W. Sjogren
Agriculture Engineering Department
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Railroads announce half fare for Federation meeting at Atlantic City
The rate of fare and one half for the round trip has been announced by the railroads for the biennial meeting of the Federation of Women's Clubs to be held at Atlantic City from May 24 to June 5.
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Omaha
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Atlantic City
Bridgeport to Stage Historic Pageant May 27
Bridgeport schedules a historic pageant as part of the commencement week program in City Park on May 27. The event will require 300 students and teachers to stage the production.
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Bridgeport
City Park
Hartington-Martin Nelson Leads Cedar County Tree Planting
Cedar counties treasurer Hartington-Martin Nelson and a five-man crew planted two thousand trees in a single day on his farm located a few miles east of here.
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Hartington
Martin Nelson
Cedar County
Here
Red Willow county to lay cornerstone at court house with Legion post
McCook report lists Chris Hansen Post No 203 of the American Legion as in charge of the cornerstone laying for the county court house. The post has gained over 600 percent membership in the past year and competes with Aurora Illinois for a world record.
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McCook
Red Willow County
Chris Hansen
American Legion
America
Aurora
Modified Colonial Home Offers Maximum Comfort
William A. Radford answers readers questions on building free of cost. The article extols American colonial design, its enduring soundness, and describes features like French doors, a front porch, a bay dining niche, and practical layouts including a rear service door and pantry.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Colonial frame house with brick chimney and screened porch
A description of a frame house on a concrete foundation with stucco protection and a brick chimney. The home features a central reception hall, a living room with a side fireplace, a dining room, maid’s room, three upstairs bedrooms with two baths, a screened porch with a disappearing bed, and a compact 34 by 26 foot floor plan offering seven rooms and low building cost.
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Ae Arcne
New Summer Headwear Debuts Add Personal Flair to Travel Styles
Travel and sports hats step into the season with vivid designs and semi formal shapes. Caps and capes pair with light coats in flannels and crepe satin. Milinery highlights include square crowned sailors, wide brims, and luggage hats, while bold tweed mixes and fabrics meet practical travel wear.
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Milan
Make Recess Window a Jewel of Home
A small recessed window becomes a standout feature in home design with a low arch creating a cozy writing nook. A chair sits beside a desklike recess shelf and a single hardwrought iron candelabra adds quiet dignity to the simple arrangement.
Spanish Furniture Gains Attention for Dining Rooms
Spanish dining room furnishings attract interest for compact, sturdy pieces. Designers echo old models with square lines and carved scrolls in tables, chairs, sideboards, and cupboards while avoiding the heavy, clumsy look of earlier Spanish furniture.
Fragmentary note mentions gold curves from a wall left
A brief fragment describes a golden curve extending outward from a wall on the left side. The passage lacks additional context or identifying details.
Proper Shelving Protection Includes All Sides
Shelves should be painted or varnished on the bottom top and sides to prevent decay. Protect all surfaces as soon as the shelf is erected to ensure lasting durability and even wear.
Light Color Interiors Soften a Child's Room
Simple motifs in wallpaper and curtains with light painted furniture calm a small child's space. Subdued tones soothe nerves and reduce visual stimulation compared with heavy patterns and bold colors.
Porch Pillows Use Dyed Muslin for Hand Dyed Look
To craft summer porch pillows dye a heavy unbleached muslin. The fabric absorbs dye unevenly creating a charming hand dyed linen appearance.
Evening capes in white fur caracul gain favor
Fashionables embrace white caracul evening capes over ermine as a chic alternative. The trend sees many prominent families appearing in white rabbit fur, signaling caracul as a worthy style choice for the season.
Hat Trends Begin With Delft Blue Belts For Spring
A newspaper note describes very wide delft blue belting ribbons used to fashion smart hats for spring. Helmet shapes berettas and bolero toques are mentioned as effective styles.
Ribbon Fashion Note Colors Blue Against Navy Black
A short description highlights a bright blue ribbon shade that pairs well with navy or black and can be combined effectively with gray in outfits.
Black and Brilliants Frocks Highlight Evening Wear
Paris reports favor black for evening with black chiffon dresses worn by the smart. One gown features a bodice or skirt lavishly studded with brilliants arranged as a pattern, with no other decoration.
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Paris
The Kitchen Cabinet On Facing Forward In Life
A quote emphasizes setting the face toward the right direction and continuing onward. It notes that persistence through relapses without discouragement is the key to human achievement. The remark frames resilience as essential for progress.
Why Most People Fail Most People Stop Too Soon
The passage argues that failure stems from giving up early and losing faith when odds are against them. It asserts that courage to fight insurmountable obstacles is essential, and that men cannot contemplate failure and achieve success.
Work of an Optimist Brightens a Sour Day
An Asheville Times note frames optimism as a remedy for hardship, likening the optimist to turning a lemon into lemonade by adding sugar and refreshing the spirit. It uses a light, personal tone to celebrate hopeful resilience.
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Asheville Times
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