Nebraska Population and Growth Across Counties in 1930 Census
Lincoln reports 1930 Nebraska population at 1,377,968, up 81,591 since 1920. Douglas County remains most populous. Perkins, Box Butte, Scotts Bluff, Keith and Logan show rapid western growth with double digit percentage gains.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Census Bureau
Douglas
Omaha
Perkins
Box Butte
Scotts Bluff
Keith
Logan
Nebraska corn crop tops quality as 91 percent salable
Lincoln reports 91 percent of Nebraska 1930 corn crop is merchantable with 4.5 percent of the 1929 crop held over on farms as of November 1. Forecast reaches 235,493,000 bushels, near the 1929 level, while statewide yields exceed the five year average though national output falls short.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Ivan Jones
Jones
Open Season Pheasants Kill Estimated Across Nebraska
The open season yielded about 150000 pheasants killed across 23 Nebraska counties. About 600 percent of birds were tagged and removed. Howard County led with 20000 killed and nearly 14000 tagged. Total meat value set at 100000 dollars. 40000 hunters with ten percent breaking the law. ammo cost around 25000 dollars.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
O’connell
Howard County
Howard
Sherman County
Merrick County
Cheyenne
Knox County
Devel County
University enrollment down 208 students at Lincoln
Figures from the University of Nebraska show November 8 enrollment at 6,327, down 208 from November 9 last year’s 6,535. The largest drop is in the freshman class with 1,598 this year versus 1,757 in 1929, driven by a decline in male students.
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University
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Florence McGahey
Guy Simms Wins State Cornhusking Title at Alma
Guy Simms of Republican City won the 1930 state cornhusking title at Alma with a new state record of 27.36 bushels in one hour and twenty minutes. He led his nearest competitor by a wide margin and defeated the defending champion Henry Sorensen of Washington County, who tied for seventh.
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Guy Simms
Alma
Republican City
Simms
Norton, Kas
Henry Sorensen
Washington County
Lincoln-More Cattle Cattle Tested for Tuberculosis in October
Secretary McLaughlin announced October set a record for tuberculosis testing in Nebraska under the eradication program. A total of 2,972 herds, 61,475 cattle, were tested across 15 counties with Knox county leading at 1,565 herds and 37,912 cattle in 51 counties recognized as testing areas.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
McLaughlin
Knox County
Trappers Report Rise in Wildlife Numbers
Trappers note a robust increase in wild animals and warn that stable prices could limit trapping. If trapping remains scarce, animal repopulation may follow as populations grow.
Reorganization Nears Completion at Nebraska State Bank
Norfolk bank reorganization nears completion with new directors to be announced soon and a planned opening in coming weeks under a new name. E Hyatt reports Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Co. franchise approved by 86 vote margin.
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Nebraska State Bank
Norfolk
Newman Grove
West
E. Hyatt
Fullerton
Iowa-Nebraska Light and Power Co
Lancaster County Tax Recapitulation Shows Decline in 1930
The county assessor reports a 1930 tax recap showing total taxes of 3 243 934, down from 3 304 662 in 1929. Rural personal property taxes fall sharply while city personal and real estate taxes rise modestly and tangible and intangible property values ease.
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Lancaster County
Omaha Manufacturers vote on tax hikes and truck terminal
Directors of the Omaha Manufacturers association endorsed a plan to raise the state gasoline tax from four to five cents with a dissent. The proposal would let counties vote bonds to be retired from gas tax proceeds and would raise truck and bus license fees as urged by the Nebraska Road Roads association. T. F. Naughtin reported that most state truckers and Omaha wholesalers favored a union truck terminal.
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Omaha Manufacturers Association
Nebraska Foad Roads Association
T. F. Naughtin
Omaha
Nebraska Women Named to National Legion Auxiliary Posts
Two Nebraska women gained national posts in the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. O. W. Hahn of Creston became chairman of the national trophies awards and emblem committee. Mrs. Alga Webb of David City was named divisional director of education of war orphans for the Northwestern division. Appointments were made by Mrs. Robert L. Hoyal of Douglas Arizona and ratified by the national executive committee.
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Nebraska
National Organization of the American Legion Auxiliary
Indianapolis
Ind
O. W. Hahn
Creston
Alga Webb
David City
Northwestern
Robert L. Hoyal
Douglas, Ariz
Auxiliary
Plattsmouth to Hire Engineer for Water Works Plan
The Plattsmouth city council plans to hire an engineering firm to draft plans for a municipal water system. Voters will decide in the spring whether to renew the current private franchise or purchase the property or build a new plant, likely with bonds. Plattsmouth is among four Nebraska towns not owning its water works and pays $7,500 annually in rentals.
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Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Gas line work under Missouri river hampered by current
Construction crews in Plattsmouth report turbulence in the Missouri river as they lay ten 10 inch diameter natural gas lines beneath the stream. One line has been placed while the rest are in progress after the initial line was swept away. Project aims to finish before bad weather arrives.
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Missouri River
Plattsmouth
Paving Near Gothenburg North Platte Reaches Milestone
Concrete work on the Gothenburg to North Platte paving project was finished but lanes remain closed for a few days. Twenty five of thirty six miles between Gothenburg and North Platte are now paved. A south detour has been used due to storm damage. North Platte business leaders propose a joint celebration when the last paving opens. Plans are being arranged for the event.
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Vroman
Gothenburg
North Platte
Carnival Queen Chosen at Banff Winter Fest
Miss Doris Parkes of Vancouver British Columbia was chosen queen of the winter carnival held in Banff Alberta from February 7 through 12 in the Canadian Rockies.
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Doris Parkes
Vancouver
B. C
Banff
Alberta
Canadian Rockies
Northeast high runner wins Central High Invitation cross country
John Neill of Northeast High wins the Central High Invitation cross country race at Fairmount Park Philadelphia. He completes the 3.5 mile course in 16 minutes 42 3 5 seconds.
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John Neill
Northeast High
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia
Actor Ganjiro captivates audience as incident disrupts Naka theater
In Osaga Japan a mother in the upper balcony dropped her child toward the crowd during Ganjiro the noted classical actor's performance at the Naka theater. The actor remained unmoved and continued his lines as a near panic rippled through the audience.
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Ganjiro
Naka
Osaga
Japan
Inventive New Englander Moses Farmer and his 1858 lights
Moses G. Farmer born in Boscawen New Hampshire developed a fire alarm telegraph system and lit his Salem Massachusetts home with electric lights in 1858 becoming an early pioneer of home illumination in the region.
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Moses G. Farmer
Boscawen
N. H
Salem
Mass
Hi Ho the Sage of Chinatown Tries to Trick
A Washington Star quotation describes Hi Ho as a trickster prone to exposing his own schemes by trying to appear clever. The line labels him as desirous of cleverness, yet self-defeating through boasting and misdirection.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Washington Star
Cuba to formally open new capitol building
The article notes Cuba’s new capital building costing twenty million dollars will soon be formally opened. It highlights Havana walks measuring four inches from property lines to curbing and mentions other diverse items from U S automobile license fees to a Georgia school superintendent’s lengthy tenure.
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Cuba
Havana
State of Washington
Lawton B. Evans
Richmond County
Georgia
Wisconsin poultry expert cautions on forcing young stock
UW poultry specialist J B Hayes warns against forcing young stock and overreliance on peak maturity. He recommends moderate winter feeding to improve flock production, with a two to three portion grain schedule and a mash that acts as the true feed for the flock.
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J. B. Hayes
University of Wisconsin
Hayes
Watch for Bumblefoot in the Chicken Flock
Winter confinement raises bumblefoot risk with abscesses stemming from jumps to hard floors or sharp roost corners. Prevention focuses on low, smooth roosts and ample clean litter. early iodine treatment can cure early foot soreness.
Egg Eating Vice Needs Immediate Attention
The article advises regular collection of eggs to prevent an egg eating vice. It suggests turning nests away from light to hide eggs and placing nest boxes at least a foot off the floor to keep hens from accessing them directly.
Poultry Care Emphasizes Cleanliness for Healthy Eggs
Poultry notes urge clean nests and housing to prevent worms, with six core practices clean chicks, houses, litter, feed, management, and ground. They stress green feed value, cod liver oil for fertility, free-range breeding in good weather, and the high consumer regard for eggs and poultry meat, noting costs per dollar spent on food.
California Fig Syrup Praised By Oklahoma Mother
Mrs Geren of Oklahoma City says her son Gerald improved after using California Fig Syrup. She asserts it boosts appetite, regulates bowels, and aids digestion. The ad touts the product as a remedy for constipation and general illness in children with a doctor’s stamp of approval.
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Gerald
B. E. Geren
W. Main St
Oklahoma City
Okla
California
Lawyer Faces Adverse Turn in State Supreme Court
Associate Justice Wendell S. Stafford describes a lawyer arguing before a state Supreme Court. The panel volleyed questions and the lawyer conceded defeat. He noted a future case on the same point where he would represent the opposite side.
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Wendell S. Stafford
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Goodbye note to darling about bank funds while away
A fragment shows a farewell message asking the spouse to look after the home and to visit the bank for money if needed. The later line asks what time the bank closes today in Berlin Wahre Jakob.
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Berlin
Wahre Jakob
Would you marry a man for money
Miss Cayenne rejects the idea of marrying for wealth while noting she would not deem a man desirable solely due to poverty. The exchange reveals character and social attitudes in the romance narrative.
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Miss Cayenne
Traffic perils glossed by a grim city line
A terse note from Los Angeles laments reckless behavior and police action. The speaker hints that in LA officers miss chances to arrest and drivers are left to intervene, portraying a harsh view of urban danger and inattentive enforcement.
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New York
Los Angeles
Kimes
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Dillard’s
America
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