State Junior Co. of formed in Lincoln
Lincoln hosts the formation of a Nebraska State Junior Chamber of Commerce with fifteen men from Omaha Lincoln Hastings and Fairbury forming the initial units. Officers include J Burks Harley as president and Dick Wood as first vice president with plans to expand to other cities and meet annually before the national Junior Chamber convention.
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Lincoln
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
Omaha
Hastings
Fairbury
Grand Island
Beatrice
J. Burks Harley
Dick Wood
Roscoe Hewitt
Morris Spear
Walton B. Roberts
Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska
The
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Robertson Aircraft plans Chicago to St Louis air service
Robertson Aircraft corporation announces a new twice daily passenger route between St Louis and Chicago and later links to Omaha and the Mexican border. Fourteen passenger all metal trimotor planes are ordered as capitalization expands to a million dollars, with Chicago service expected to begin August 1.
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Omaha
St. Louis
Chicago
Robertson Aircraft Corporation
Gas Tax Revenue in Nebraska Reaches Over Ten Million
Chief T. W. Bass reports Nebraska gasoline tax collected totals to $10,131,353 since April 1, 1925, averaging $273,820 monthly. Current income runs above $300,000 monthly and the next year’s fiscal total is projected to surpass $4,000,000. Amended 1927 law requires railroads to report gasoline carloads, uncovering 72 unreported cars and about $12,000 in tax at $158 per car.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
T. W. Bass
Bureau
Bass
Omaha merchants hail bright trade trip to northern plains
One hundred Omaha businessmen completed the first annual trade tour of the season through northern Nebraska and southern South Dakota. They reported prosperity returning to the region, with good conditions and expectations of a strong crop year in 1928. Bankers shared optimism about finances as crowds greeted the party at each stop and nearly every town was visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Reserve Officers’ Association
Lincoln
Dorothy Davidson
Omaha
Nebraska
The
Agricultural College
Izaak Walton
Order For the Daughters of Union Veterans
Scottsbluff
Red Cloud
Wakefield
Superior
Harvard
Shickley
Edgar
Camp Cane
Blue River
Federal
Division of Agricultural Statistics
R. B. Howell
Richard Metcalfe
United States
Kearney
South Dakota
Hastings College Biologist to Collect Specimens Abroad
Hastings College biology head Professor W J Kent plans a trip via Florida to the West Indies visiting Cuba and Jamaica before continuing to the Amazon region of South America to gather specimens for the college museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Hastings
W. J. Kent
Hastings College
Amazon
South America
Florida
West Indies
Cuba
Jamaica
Jungies
Hubbell Votes Bonds for New School Building
In Hubbell a special election approved bonds of 23000 for a new school building by about four to one after years of defeats. The old 45 year old frame school is deemed too small for present needs.
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Hubbell
Armory Project Planned for Grand Island National Guard
Start of construction for Company H Grand Island National Guard armory is set for early next month. The reinforced concrete brick building will be two stories with a 66 by 44 foot drill floor and a 21 foot ceiling. It will include a storage room and be ready for occupancy by the unit after its annual encampment in late August.
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Armory National Guard
Grand Island
Company H
Grand Island National Guard
Fort Kearney Site Acquired for Park Plan
At a Minden referee sale J G Lowe of Kearney bought a quarter section including the Fort Kearney site for 135 per acre. He agreed to gift the 40 acres containing the fort to the Fort Kearney Memorial association at cost. The group and state residents plan a park and fort restoration on the site.
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Fort Kearney
Kearney
Zuppke Receives Two Year Army Illinois Football Pact Hint
At a New York luncheon with coaches from the National Football Coaches Association, Robert Zuppke of Illinois hinted that Illinois could beat Ohio State and the Army in one afternoon. The remark followed Army coach Biff Jones and Ohio State coach J W Wilce discussing football methods. The 1929 1930 Army schedule may include Illinois as a tough engagement amid Army’s expanded program after the Navy contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Illinois
New York
National Football Coaches Association
Biff Jones
Army
J. W. Wilce
Ohio State
Robert Zuppke
Zuppke
Teutonic
Inois
Wilce
Jones
Milton Gaston Fork Ball Attracts Praise And Caution
The Detroit News notes Milton Gaston’s fork ball as one of baseball’s best yet perilous in games. Against the Yankees, his forker repeatedly slipped away from catcher Hargrave, costing New York strikes and bases. Gaston may abandon it for his fast ball in future appearances.
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Milton Gaston
Gaston
H. G. Salinger
Detroit News
St. Louis Browns
New York Yankees
Hargrave
Grandstand
New York
Bill
Baseball Skirmishes and Trades Stir MLB Circles
A flood of notes from early baseball circles includes Harold Wiltse traded to the St Louis Browns for Walter Gerber, Red Sweeney optioned to Peoria, Roburn Jones sent to Bridgeport, and Jack White plus Kenneth Ash moving to the American Association. Babe Ruth’s long career tally, and George Edward Waddell’s 1914 death loom amid winter talk of pennants, trades, and rookie promise.
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Harold Wiltse
Red Sox
St Louis Browns
Walter Gerber
Cincinnati Reds
Jack White
Toledo
Kenneth Ash
Columbus
Connie Mack Defends Athletics Confidence in Team
Connie Mack declares the Athletics have assembled the best club possible, capable of hitting and fielding well. He cites pitching as the weakness and hopes to shape it earlier this season, insisting the team will keep trying and fighting despite losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Mack
White Elephants
Connie
Ty Cobb Accuses Babe Ruth of Doctoring Baseballs
Ruth recounts Ty Cobb accusing Babe Ruth of doctoring the baseballs during a game. Umpire Billy Evans repeatedly ejected balls after Cobb complained, and Cobb vowed to expose the cheating, though Ruth notes he was not cheating and the mystery remains unsolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Cobb
Babe
Ruth
Billy Evans
Billy
Cobb
Evans
West Retained by Brooklyn for 1928 Season
Brooklyn keeps Max West with a costly minor leaguer asset and sends him to Atlanta for 1928. Manager Wilbert Robinson expects West to be worth the investment. A May 1 return clause with Waco triggers an extra 13 500 if not returned. Brooklyn also acquired Rube Bressler and Al Tyson in the deal.
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Brooklyn
Max West
Atlanta
Wilbert Robinson
Max
Waco
West
Rube Bressler
al Tyson
Sculler Pearce to Represent Australia at Amsterdam Olympics
The photo features H. R. Pearce, champion amateur sculler of Australia, who will represent the island continent at the Olympic games in Amsterdam this summer.
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H. R. Pearce
Australia
Ansterdam
Andrew Charlton
Arne Borg
Amsterdam
Johnny Weizmuller
Seventeen nations to compete at The Hague chess tourney
The entry list shows port Vores Sevetteen nations joining The Hague in July for an international amateur chess tournament. Other notes include Davis cup tennis dark horse Germany and Corbett III emerging as a Pacific coast welterweight sensation.
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the Hague
Germany
Young Corbett III
Pacific Coast
California
Dutch Olympic stamps honor sports with bold portraits
A set of popular Dutch postage stamps titled Dutch Olympic features athletes on each denomination. The 9 stamps include 1 cent dark green oarsman, 2 cents violet fencer, 3 cents light green football player, 5 cents light blue sailing yacht, 7 14 cents orange weight lifter, 10 cents red runner, 1 cent dark blue horseman, and 90 cents brown boxer.
Our Room Cottage Bungalow of Compact and Economical Design
William A Radford offers advice on a small 26 by 26 foot cottage that fits on a small lot. The four room design combines living and dining areas, two bedrooms with closets, a central hall, bath between bedroom and kitchen, and a basement. Roof lines avoid a flat look, enhancing exterior appeal.
Nation Wide Movement To Modernize Homes Nationwide
A Chicago meeting of 131 industrial leaders from 44 building branches founded the Home Modernizing Bureau to upgrade 22 million U S homes. The effort aims to install running water, electric lighting, modern insulation, roofing, and better sanitation, boosting property values and small-town vitality. It seeks more employment in construction, expand home ownership, modernize other structures, and improve public works and social conditions nationwide.
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Home Sweet Home
Chicago
Home Modernization Bureau
National Building Industries
United States
George &. Piper
Bureau
Walter J. Kohler
Kohler
Wis
Federations of Women’s Clubs
Mr. Kobler
Proper stucco quality relies on skilled prep and materials
Stucco quality has improved with research and large manufacturers supplying binding materials. Proper selection of reputable materials, correct preparation of the substrate, and skilled application by experienced mechanics are essential for a permanent, satisfactory stucco installation.
Fuel Economy and Cleanliness in Range Cooking
The text describes a range with a smooth cooking surface that enhances fuel economy and cleanliness. It notes multiple cooking operations can occur with a single burner in use, while spills wipe up easily and utensils stay protected from direct flame.
Wall Finish Rough Textures Add Attractive Homes
Rough textured wall finishes suit almost any room and home style. They are economical and easily applied, making them an attractive decoration option homeowners can be proud of.
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Abbe Ubben
Wymore
John Marsh
Oketo
Kansas
Mr. Ubben
Union Pacific Railway Company
Sarah Jane Pratt
Champion
Chase County
Anna Watters
Grinnell
Iowa
Fremont
Lutheran Hospital
Orfolk
Hospital Association
Bruning
Ole Buck
Memphis
Tenn
State Press
Buck
Bitting
Norman Post
American Legion
George Chapin
Bridgeport
Chapin
Jacob Spicer
Morrill
Burlington
Alliance
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
South
Stockman
Joe West
Central
Oklahoma City
Washington
Odd Fellows Lodges
Cedar
Wayne
Dakota
Dixon
Newcastle Odd Fellows
Northeast
Odd Fellows’ Association
Cornelius Epp
State Junior Co
Roberts
H. F. MecCulla
Bob Zuppke
Holy Cross Nine
Notre Dame
Worcester
George Edward “Rube” Waddell
Jack Stein
Buffalo, N. Y
Alfred J. Reach
Andy Cohen
Yankees
Huggins
Ray Schalk
White Sox
Lou Gehrig
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Jimmy Dykes
Athletics
Macks
Paul Easterling
Detroit Tigers
Detroit
Red Sweeney
Peoria
Sweeny
Pittsburgh
National League Baseball
Roburn Jones
Fort Bayard
N. M
Chambers Cissell
Josh Billings
George Davis
Tigers
Dauis
Babe Ruth
Orst Vazeman
Paul Hopkins
Nationals
Albany
Montreal
Port Vores
Blackbun Rovers
Sluddersfield Town
Gene Taney
Horsemen of
Paris
France
University of Nebraska
Navy
Yale
Crescent Athletic Club
Sons of
Harlem
Tommy Murphy
Fred Miller
W. A. Radford
William A Radford
Prairie Avenue
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