Venturesome Spanish Cavaliers Searched for Quivira in Nebraska
Historian Clark H. Galloway recounts Coronado's 1540 41 expedition chasing the fabled Quivira beyond the Rio Grande. The party crossed the plains, faced thirst and storms, learned of the Turk’s deceit, reached Quivira only to find a buffalo village with little treasure, and returned to New Spain. The piece weighs whether Quivira lay near Nebraska or Kansas, noting the broader impact on the white conquest story.
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Spain
New World
Panfilo de Narvaez
North America
Gulf of Mexico
Cuba
Florida
Narvaez
Mexico
Mendoza
Plains
Ciboa
Rich County
Estevan
Marcos de Nizza
Cibola
Ife
Friar Marcos
Marcos
Mexico City
Francisco Vasquez Coronado
Amatepeque
New Galicia
Compostela
Pacific
George Parker Winship
Winship
New Spain
Culiacan
Arizona
Gila
Thunder Mountain
Turk
Quivira
Coronado
New Granada
Grand Canyon
Colorado River
Rio Grande
Albuquerque
Tiguex
Isopete
Pueblos
Great Plains
Teyas
Arkansas
Rio San Pedro Y San Paul
Pecos
Kansas
Nebraska
Platte River
Republican River
Nebraska-Kansas Line
Hutchinson
Great Bend
Wichita
Doing Away With Plugs and Jacks
The article explains a shift from multiple jacks to single or no jacks in radio receivers. Binding posts and fixed resistors replace jacks to reduce trouble, while volume control relies on a smooth potentiometer-like device called the central air modulator for noiseless, wide range tone adjustment.
Paris Evening Gowns Showcase Full Skirts and Luxe Fabrics
The piece reviews slender and stout figure fashion, praising French evening gowns with full skirts, georgette and brocade combinations, gold lace accents, and dramatic sleeves. It notes the fall palette in reds, blues, greens, and the shift away from black except in lace, with beading enhancing all colors.
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Georgette Crepe
Paris
Autummn
Georgette
Ted
Pheasants Costly Hunt Ends in Fines for Nebraska Farmers
John Maska and Joe Holdek near Howells were arrested after killing two pheasants on John Smutz’s Wisner area farm and ordered to pay 268.50 in fines. They say they will switch to rabbits on future hunts.
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Lebraska
John Maska
Joe Holdek
Howells
Maska
Holdek
John Smutz
Wisner
Three Toed Horse Remains Found in Nebraska
Paleontologists report discovery of three-toed merrychippi remains in western Nebraska by Paul C. Miller of the Walker Museum at the University of Chicago. Miller also notes giant camels frozen in Wyoming near Lusk and a saber toothed tiger from older oligocene strata. A separate note from the bee culture laboratory recommends winter sugar syrup feeding for bees not making winter flights if honey stores are not excellent.
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Nebraska
Paul C. Miller
Walker Museum
University of Chicago
Miller
Bee Culture Laboratory
Bureau of Entomology
U. S. Department of Agriculture
K. N. D. Boosters Advocate Missouri River Bridge
Booster groups along the K. N. D. propose a 1200 foot Missouri River bridge between Niobrara Nebraska and Running Water South Dakota to replace the current Niobrara ferry. The project would cost about $300000 and would shorten travel by removing a 60 mile gap to the nearest bridge.
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Missouri
Missouri River
Niobrara
Nebr
S. D
Prevent Mistakes in Connecting Your Set
Instructions describe diagramming a radio set with colored pencil lines. Start at the antenna binding post connect to the instrument then trace and color each completed connection to another instrument. Repeat for all lines so the final colored diagram shows all connections completed and correct.
Atmospheric conditions boost radio reception during storm
Atmospheric cooling and lower barometric pressure can improve radio reception during a storm, potentially making transmission clearer than in calmer weather.
Howling in radio amps solved by grounding steps
If adjusting tube filament filaments fails to stop howling, attach a wire from the battery negative terminal to the chassis ground. If needed, ground the iron cores of the amplifying transformers by connecting a wire to the cores and to the ground terminal.
Radio set care cautions and best practices
The article warns radio owners against modifying or adding components like extra batteries to vintage sets. It notes many outfits are ruined and tubes burned out when ill advised changes are attempted. It advises only proceeding if you know exactly what you are doing.
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Aftat
Plan for Mexico education via radio broadcasts
President Calles intends an extensive educational program for Mexico using daily radio lessons to reach the public. The plan envisions regular broadcasts to inform citizens and boost literacy and civic knowledge nationwide.
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Calles
Mexico
Flower Trimmed Dance Frock Adorns Youthful Fashion
Delicate pastel chiffon dress designs a youthful frock with a large velvet flower on one shoulder and trailing sprays of smaller flowers down the skirt. Two flowers attach at the front and two at the back, creating an elegant floral inspiration for dance attire.
Scarfs Remain Popular in Fashion Trends
A short article notes scarves stay popular as a versatile accessory. The piece highlights persistent consumer interest and its role in seasonal outfits.
Scarfs Display Seaside Themed Reproductions At Newport
Newest item seen at Newport and Southampton features reproductions of seaside, marine or rural landscapes painted on ends. The material is so sheer that the scarfs may be tied tightly about the throat without appearing ungainly.
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Newport
Southampton
Modern Hats Show Angular Felt Designs in Fawn
Modernistic hats feature light brown felt with angular crown stamps. The new style emphasizes geometric lines and contemporary styling in headwear.
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By Clark H. Gal.oway
Union
America
New England
Middle Atlantic
Nebraska Country
Alwys
Fabrica
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
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