Midland College enrollment and local developments noted
The West Nebraska region enjoys abundant rains ensuring pasture for cattle and sheep through fall and winter. Midland College enrolls 257 students from Nebraska and ten other states. local construction includes a new $150,000 bus depot for Interstate Transit in Omaha. The University of Nebraska College of Dentistry joins Andrews Hall. Morris voters reject Sunday movies by a tight margin. Aviation expansion in Nebraska grows with airports in several cities and plans for more. A Nebraska Legion convention trip is organized with a special train. veterans plan travel. The Prairie Schooner earns top literary ratings, with Midland and other magazines following. Local sports include Midland’s strong football prospects. Community projects include a new Bridgeport band, Rush Creek irrigation work, and a Beatrice brick apartment project.
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University of Nebraska College of Dentistry
Lincoln
University
Andrews Hall
Midland College
Midland
Still College
Frmont
W. E. Guthrie
Bridgeport
McGuffey
Henry Ford
Guthrie
Joe Hassenstab
Rush Creek
Hamilton County Platte River
Grand Island
F. O. Rolls
Beatrice
Harry Goldstein
Joe Lang
F. Eickmann
State Accepts Gravel Prices in Highway Bid
Lincoln reports bid results for over 100000 dollars of highway work show gravel prices mostly unchanged from prior quotes. Prices from pits near the highway were sometimes the lowest ever, while state engineer Roy Cochran notes a trend toward fewer gravel operators and potential later price increases.
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Lincoln
State Highway Department
Roy Cochran
Cochran
Ak-Sar-Ben Livestock Show to Feature Major Horse Event
Omaha hosts the First Annual Livestock Show November 3 to 9 with a six hundred horse lineup. The Horse Show runs November 5 to 9 with matinees on November 7 8 and 9. Noted harness stables from Mrs. W. P. Roth A C Thompson and Lulu Long Comics will enter alongside Omaha owners under D Schilling of Pueblo Colo in charge. Secretary Chas Gardner notes strong entry interest and blue ribbon hopes across horse and cattle classes. Special railroad rates will be offered from several neighboring states.
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Omaha
America
W. P. Roth
San Francisco
A. C. Thompson
Chicago
Lulu Long Comics
Kansas City
D. Schilling
Pueblo
Colo
Denver
Chas, Gardner
Long Hard Winter Predicted by Weather Pioneers
Weather prophets with 30 years of observation forecast a severe and early winter. Frost has appeared in some areas and corn husks appear heavy. Thick fur on animals and early bird nesting support expectations of a harsh season.
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O’neill
Saline County Courthouse Nears Completion at Wilber
Saline's new 300000 dollar county courthouse at Wilber reaches final stages as interior work concludes soon. Outside masonry finishing blocks have just been set in place, officials announced.
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Saline
Wilber
Saline County
Irrigation Pump Operated by Farmer Bailey Near Schuyler
A. M. Bailey irrigated about 2.5 acres of corn using a six inch intake pipe from a stream run by a tractor near Schuyler. The pump operated 30 hours and Bailey estimates an additional 60 bushels per acre yield. He uses soil banking every 20th row to spread water across the field. Bailey plans a larger corn irrigation project next.
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Schuyler Schuyler
A. M. Bailey
Schuyler
Bailey
Izaak Walton League Plans Survey for Pond Fish Protection
Nebraska Izaak Walton League will survey Holt Rock Cherry and Brown counties. The goal is to identify ponds needing artesian wells to prevent fish kills from freezing during low water periods. Frank R Brown, president, announced the plan after previous cold winters destroyed thousands of fish.
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Norfolk
Holt
Rock
Cherry
Brown
Nebraska Izaak Walton League
Frank Rbroa‘iv
Oil Treatment Tests on Alliance State Highway
A quarter mile east of Alliance the state highway was coated with oil forming a thick surface crust and judged satisfactory as a road treatment.
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Alliance
Brick Plant Ships Daily to Lincoln Capitol Tower
Beatrice brick plant runs at full force. Two to three carloads leave daily for Lincoln to be used in the Capitol tower. Additional shipments go to Nebru and Kan? sites.
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Capitol
Beatrice
Lincoln
Nebru
Kan
Wisconsin Badgers to Feature Veteran Line in 1909 Eleven
Wisconsin plans to field a strong, experienced squad led by captain F Wagner of St Paul. Coach Glen Thistlethwaite enters his second season at the helm with high expectations, aiming for a successful year and improved results after a tough finish last season.
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Cardinals
Wisconsin
Rube’ F. Wagner
St. Paul
Glen “‘Thistlethwaite
Wagner
Badger School
Foir
Glen Thistlethwaite
The
Badgers
Will
Ch Vege
Bebe BE
Thistlethwaite
Earlham College
Ilinois College
Oak “Park High
Chicago
Northwestern Anivarsity
Northwestern
Notre Lame
Ile
Gig
Gien
Wiese
Resumption of Football Relations This Fall
Minnesota and Chicago renew football relations this fall with high demand for tickets. Minnesota stadium capacity 55 000 expected for the homecoming contest. Five thousand tickets allocated to Chicago as Gopher grads look forward to the matchup, marking a significant return since 1916.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Gopher
Gopher Grads
Gophers
Wyman
Boston
Friedman
Qosterbaan
Michigan
Sports miscellany highlights and upcoming clashes
A roundup covers Bobby Jones dislike of best ball, Edwin PF Aunt the Nashville checker champion of the South, Indiana vs Illinois first since 1914, Stribling challenging Tunney crown, Helen Meany the oldest diver in a big swimming family, Rosy Ryan joining the Yankees, Turner Barber released from Mobile, Billy Bayne strong Cleveland pitcher, golf drive record 470 yards by Jimmy Gullane, Barnhart released to Indianapolis, Cuccinello bought by Columbus, Bruno Stapes multi talent, USC football expectations, George Lott to Brown third college, 1892 830 winning NL pennant, Horace Kibble quits Fort Worth, British golf notes, Cornell athletes study, Brooklyn cast-offs, English greyhound tracks, Stovall seven assists, New England college football color and helmet colors.
Grid Captaincy Means Great Deal to Player
A Detroit News column argues that football captains hold little public interest or influence. It notes coaches select lineups, make substitutions, and direct play while captains relay messages to players and officials.
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H. G. Salsinger
Detroit News
Reds New Player Credits Coaches in Quick Rise
Joe Stripp, the new third baseman from Columbus, lauds Johnny Rawlings Nemo Liebold and Paw Hags for his rapid development. He credits Rawlings with fielding pointers and weakness fixes, while Liebold helped sharpen his hitting leading to noticeable improvement.
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Joe Stripp
Cincinnati
Columbus
Johnny Rawlings
Nemo Wiebold
Rawlings
Liebold
Stripp
Paw
Hags
Rockne Put In Charge Of St Thomas Football
Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne named general supervisor of football at St Thomas college by president Very Rev. Matthew Schuiachey C S C. Rockne will oversee football activities with Father Joseph Gibbs as athletic director and will make frequent visits to the midway institution.
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Knute Rockne
University of Notre Dame
St. Thomas College
Matthew Schuiachey
Rockne
Geneal
Joseph Gibbs
Midway
Missouri Tigers Football Faces High Costs for New Gear
The University of Missouri athletic department reports 100 dollars per man to fully equip each Tiger varsity member for the fall campaign. Lighter sweaters replacing the old gold and black, lighter shoes, and new hip and shoulder pads are among the changes. Weather outfits and storm readiness noted as well as a heavier equipment bill overall.
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University of Missouri Athletic Department
Tiger
Gwinn
Henry
Tigers
Missouri
Doc Gautreau Helps Rookies In Eastern League Scene
The former Boston Brave infielder Doc Gautreau, now in the Eastern league, played veteran mentor to a rookie in a hotel lobby. He urged the young man to consider a practical plan for his evening and offered guidance to ease his entry into the major leagues.
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Doc Gautreau
Boston Braves
Gautreau
Doc
Gau
Treau
Thant
Harvard Yale Forward Pass Pioneered In 1906 Game
The 1906 Harvard Yale contest featured P L Veeder of Yale throwing a long pass to R W Forbes down to Harvard's three yard line. Forbes was tackled and then Veeder scored the touchdown, a dramatic play that popularized the forward pass and boosted hopes for its future use.
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Harvard
Yale
P. L. Veeder
R. W. Forbes
Army Stanford Game Moves to Yankee Stadium
Army officials announced the Stanford game scheduled for December 1 in New York would be played at Yankee Stadium, offering a seating capacity near 100,000. The change marks a shift from Polo Grounds territory, as Army cadets had argued Yankee seating unsuitable for football, though they played Notre Dame there in 1925 1926 and 1927.
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Yankee Stadium
College
Army Athletic
Stanford Army
New York
Yankees
Army
Notre Dame
Polo Grounds
Stanford
Baseball Has Changed Manager Wilbert Robinson Commentary
Brooklyn Exposures: Wilbert Robinson, a 65 year veteran of baseball with 50 years in the game, recalls the early days with the Baltimore Orioles. He notes players lived and spoke about baseball intensely during the season and valued sincere chatter.
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Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn
Robbie
Baltimore Orioles
Boulder Chimney and Wide Siding Add Beauty to Seven Rooms
William A. Radford offers free home building advice to readers. The article describes a seven room house with boulder chimney and wide siding, highlighting design balance, unusual floor plan, and practical use of space.
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William A. Radford
William A Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Tts
Choosing the Right Spot for Your Refrigerator
An article stresses locating a refrigerator in moderate temperature with steady air circulation to preserve nutrients and energy efficiency. It recommends near the back door for easy ice delivery and near work surfaces, while avoiding heat from stoves sunlit or damp areas. It also notes door checks and drawer trims to prevent damage and ease use.
Door Checks Improve Home Hardware Function
Door checks are a useful addition to home hardware. They stop banging and prevent double swinging doors between rooms from passing the center. A freely swinging door without a check often creates noise and wear.
One Panel Doors Highlight Color and Craftsmanship
A one panel door widely used in home building combines color beauty and craftsmanship with patented features to resist warping. The design includes a door within a door system for hardwood and softwood varieties veneered in decorative woods, reflecting growing interior decoration emphasis and careful proportion of panel molding stiles and rails.
Brass Piping a Key to Well Planned Home Design
Authorities say brass piping in all water lines supports psychological comfort in homes. It reduces worry for women over potential water damage to decor and lowers men’s repair bills by avoiding hidden pipe leaks and costly invasions for fixes.
Molding Lumber That Will Not Chip Or Crack
Fine woodwork hinges on properly dried lumber. Moldings that resist chipping exist and can be finished in white or color. Available in poplar and red gum with poplar ideal for white or color work and red gum stainable to resemble mahogany or walnut.
Extra Cost of Copper Nails Worth While
The article notes copper nails are increasingly used for roofing due to their rust resistance and lasting attachment. It claims the added material cost, balanced with labor and roof price, makes copper nails worthwhile for both high and low end roofing, improving durability of foundations.
Sash Sustainers Replace Weights In Window Operation
A brief note explains sash sustainers replacing weights to ensure long term window operation with fewer breakages and smoother movement.
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Wyoming
Colorado
California
New Mexico
Iowa
Haineis
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Interstate Transit Lines
Parsons Construction Company of
Jackson Street
Sixteenth
Morris
North Platte Valley
Morrill
J. E. Sommers
Aeronautic Division
United States Department of Commerce
Hastings
Falls City
Nebraska City
Sommers
H. H. Dudley
American Legion
National Legion
San Antonio
Tex
Dudley
Prairie Schooner
Praire Screen
Iowa City
Forum
Atlantic Monthly
Century Magazine
American Mercury
Scribner’s Magazine
Transition
Vanity Fair
Menorah
Al--Sar-Ben
Sport Oles
Bobby Jones
Edwin PF
Nashville,Tenn
South
Indiana
Illinois
Georgia
Gene Tunney
Helen Meany
Rosy” Ryan
Giant
Holy Cross College
Turner Barber
Birmingham
Billy Bayne
Cleveland
Jimmy Gullane
Colorado Springs
Clyde Barnhart
Pittsburgh Pirates
Indianapolis Club
American Association
Edward Cuccinello
Danville Club
Columbus Club
Bruno Stapes
Amsterdam
Holland
Morley, Crursmilgsing
University, of Southern ‘California
George Lott
Michigan State
Horace Kibble
Fort Worth
Texas
Cornell University
Goa
England
London
Athletics
George Stovall
Browns
New England
Boston College
Dartmouth
Meadows
Lee Meadows
Pirates
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh Club
Reds
Missouri Tigers
Gwinn Henry
Eeesseae
Harvard-Yale
W. A. Radford
Kitch
Ieem
Me A. A
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