State fair premiums rival state funding in Lincoln history
Nebraska state fair records thirty years of finances show premiums total 1,006,772.20 while state appropriations for grounds and buildings reach 1,020,143.18. Additional receipts funded permanent improvements and repairs, with total thirty year disbursements of 3,428,700.94. The fair acquired 238 acres valued at 1.65 million, while legislature financed the grounds and buildings. Mexico buys Nebraska hogs as Duroc stock ships to Leon for restocking and distribution nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
George Jackson
State Fair Board
Jackson
Proves Value of Pump Irrigation at Hastings Hospital
E T Westervelt of the board of control stated that pump irrigation boosted crop yields at the Hastings hospital for the insane. From 30 acres irrigated land 4107 bushels of potatoes were harvested, versus about 2000 last year. Three wells yielding 900 gallons per minute were dug. Half of the 160 acre alfalfa field was irrigated for the first time and produced double the crop on the irrigated section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Hospital For the
Hastings
E. T. Westervelt
Board of Control
Westervelt
Fewer Turkeys in Nebraska and Lincoln Region This Year
A. E. Anderson, state and federal agricultural statistician, says Lincoln Nebraska will see about 10 percent fewer turkeys for the holiday trade than last year. The decline mirrors a statewide 10 percent drop in major commercial turkey supply, while the national decrease is about 3 percent due to discouraging prices in the prior year.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
A. E. Anderson
Anderson
Lincoln to Let Contracts for Five Major Ashland Route Projects
State engineers announced plans to let contracts this year for five routing projects into and around Ashland including a new Platte River bridge. The fourteen mile route will see excavation and road grade work awarded within two months, with total construction slated for twelve to fourteen months.
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Lincoln
Ashland
Platte River
Omaha Contends for Lower Freight Rates for Lincoln Fremont Beatrice
The chamber of commerce of interior Nebraska cities asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to revise key point rates and move Zone No 1 boundary to include Lincoln and Fremont. They seek relief to improve trade conditions and address perceived freight-rate inequalities with Omaha.
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Omaha
Beatrice
Lincoln
Fremont
Chamber of Commerce of the Interior
Nebraska
Interstate Commerce Commission
Farmers' Cooperative Grain Company Incorporation Formed
Five farmers and businessmen of Myrna filed articles of incorporation for the Farmers' Cooperative Grain company with capital of 20000 dollars. Directors include H. C. Johnson J. W. Halliwell B. W. Kellenberger A. C. Sommer and W. S. Wells. State Game Warden Frank O'Connell estimates about 100000 pheasants will be killed in the current ten day season based on preliminary counts from open counties where birds are tagged by hunters.
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Myrna
Farmers’ Cooperative Grain Company
H. C. Johnson
J. W. Halliwell
B. W. Kellenberger
A. C. Sommer
W.S. Wells
Frank O’connell
State Treasurer Projects October Gasoline Tax Revenue
State Treasurer Stebbins predicted October gasoline tax receipts would total about 850000, versus 727937 collected in October 1929. He noted that to date this month net collections totaled 122000 more than September.
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Stebbins
Prize fund to award essays on The Commoner career
Prof John P Lening of the University of Nebraska announced a $25 yearly prize for the best ten essays on the career of The Commoner funded by a Bryan legacy twenty years old. The program aims to honor William Jennings Bryan and encourage scholarly work on his life and impact.
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William Jennings Bryan
John P. Lening
University of Nebraska
Clay Center Creamery Coops Incorporation Forms
Articles of incorporation filed for a cooperative creamery association at Clay Center to handle dairy produce. Capitalization set at $25,000 with $17,000 to be subscribed before operations. Incorporators and directors named: H. B. Campbell, H. A. Swanson, Cal Rollins, Oscar Nelson and Fred Mack.
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Clay Center
H. B. Campbell
H. A. Swanson
Cal Rollins
Oscar Nelson
Fred Mack
State normal board urged on dormitory amortization plan
W R Pate president of Peru Teachers college told the Lincoln session that the government plans to levy an internal revenue tax on dormitory income under the amortization plan. He said the board must extend amortization periods in building programs at schools.
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State Normal Board
Lincoln
W. R. Pate
Peru Teachers’ College
Corn Harvest Seen Reaching Record Nebraska Yield
Cheyenne county corn harvest continues as farmers estimate an average of 35 bushels per acre or more, surpassing the state mid month average by about ten bushels. With 64 000 harvested acres free from hail or frost damage, production could exceed 2 000 000 bushels, the largest yield in history.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Sugar beets in Northwest Nebraska Set Record Yields
Sugar beets in northwest Nebraska show record acreage yields and unusually high sugar content. E T Westervelt says during a Scottsbluff visit that factory deliveries began the first week of the month and will end soon. Yields reached 25 tons per acre on phosphate treated land, while others averaged 12 to 18 tons. Growers receive seven dollars per ton under contract.
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Nebraska
E. T. Westervelt
Board of Control
Scottsbluff
Nebraska State Corn Husking Contest Near Alma
The state corn husking contest will be held near Alma on November 11 with over 40 entries. One entrant per county, winner of each county contest, will compete for $200 in prizes. Lions Club of Alma and Rev. H. A. Bourne organize with Federated Woman's Club support and local decorations. Winners advance to the national contest near Norton, Kansas, on November 14.
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Alma
Nebraska
Lions Club of
H. A. Bourne
Federated Woman’s Club of
Norton
Kansas
Farm loan officials pledge support to federal farm board
More than 125 farm loan association officials from four states met in Omaha to discuss finance. Fred H. Klawon, president of the St. Paul federal land bank, praised midwest farmers for their grit while urging support for the federal farm board, noting many loans are currently being paid up.
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Farm Loan Association
Omaha
Fred H. Klawon
St. Paul
Preliminary work on Empire Plant near Beatrice
Preliminary work on a $500,000 Pressure plant for Empire Company began on the Doyle farm three miles north of Beatrice. Continental Construction is handling the project. The firm bought 30 acres and will build six $6,000 houses for workers. A well site was also purchased on the Ferhard Wiebe farm in Indian Creek valley. A large labor force is employed.
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Empire Company
Beatrice
Doyle Farm
Continental Construction Company
Ferhard Wiebe
Indian Creek
New Wildcat Hills Reserve to Welcome Buffalo and Antelope
The state game reserve south of Scottsbluff will receive its first shipment of six buffalo and six antelope by truck, with other game to follow. The facility, titled one of western Nebraska’s finest attractions, will be fenced and expanded in the near future.
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Wildcat Hills State Game Reserve
Scottsbluff
Office of State
Frank O’connel
Nebraska
New York’s City Service Building Rises as Innovation Beacon
New York’s new sixty three story Cities Service building climbs on lower Manhattan. The mammoth tower utilizes novel systems including double deck elevators that load and unload at two floors at once.
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Cities
Lower Manhattan Island
Spread of Friendship in Commercial Flying
Proposals under study by League of Nations aviation experts aim to develop civil aeronautics through an international framework. Key ideas include combined transport, simplified tariffs, fixed air routes, round-the-clock service, liberal aircraft admission, a global timetable, and an international financing fund.
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League of Nations Committee of Co-Operation
League of Nations
Excellent Type of Dairy Barn for Farmer With Small Herd
William A. Radford explains a compact dairy barn design sized 36 by 42 feet that fits 15 cows plus calves and dry cows with a silo and feed room. The plan features concrete mangers steel stall partitions drinking cups ventilation and a low cost suitable for a one man operation.
Faucet Seat Damaged is Allowed to Drip
A plumbing article explains compression faucets, how washers and seats wear, and why leaks occur when shutoffs are partial. It notes seats may be nonrenewable in some units, urges buying quality faucets from reputable manufacturers sold through plumbing contractors.
Public Shows Fondness for Tinted Bathtubs
Boston housing plumbing show reveals a color boom in bathrooms. At the National Association of Master Plumbers convention, tubs lavatories and sinks appear in brown blue red green tan black and lavender enamel finishes. The display signals a trend toward luxurious bathroom fixtures.
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Boston
National Association of Master Plumbers
Waterproofing of Homes and Weatherproof Stucco Finish
Building engineers emphasize waterproofing to resist rain sleet and snow. Exterior protection relies on a sound finish, with guaranteed stucco providing permanent water resistance.
Shingle Roof Guidelines and Installation Tips
The article outlines basic rules for approving shingled roofs and proper installation. It notes shingle length guidance and the need for multiple laps to ensure a tight roof. It mentions limits on overhang and cautions against improper spacing and excess exposure.
Tin Roof Care Amid Drought Risks and Repair Tips
The note warns that tin roofs need protective paint amid drought as heat and damage threaten metal roofs. Regular maintenance helps prevent leaks and rust. proper coatings extend roof life and protect buildings exposed to dry conditions.
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Mexico
Old
Asimus Duroc
Ord and Ericson
Goetting & Gonzalez
Leon
Asimus
United States
Senor Goetting
Mexico City
England
Royal Air Force
Farnborough
Ras Tafari
Haile Selassie I
Addis Ababa
New York
Marshall Duffield
University of Southern California
Duffield
Herbert Hoover
B. B. Murch
Washington
Post Office Department
EL Stanchions
W.-.a. Radford
William A. Radford
South Dearborn Street
Chicago
Ill
HarpTite
Odio
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