Consolidation and Development Outline Across Nebraska Towns
Announcement covers Security Savings and Fremont National Bank merger with 2.1 million in assets. Reports seek Kimball county courthouse start this fall for about 200000. Niobrara Electric Power incorporation and hydro plant near Spencer. Plans for a north south highway via Goldenrod route. Fruit and veg canning club nets 373.17 for season. Fire in Angus destroys postoffice area. mail safe. Hastings becomes key Denver–KC bus hub with sleeping car service. Potatoes yield strong returns near Kimball. land values and wheat yields noted. Nebraska-Kansas line and fortieth parallel surveying marked naming line. Tomato record cited in Hartington. Bridgeport farm rents rise. cherry tree in Falls City blooms. Neligh highway routing discussed. Albion lights upgrade. several new brick buildings and a cooperative creamery in progress.
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Hastings
Denver
Kansas City
West Coast
Lincoln
Nebraska
Jake Perrett
Kimball
Kansas
Manning and
Lee
Missouri River
Tebraska
W. A. Grant
Hartington
Shay
Bridgeport
C. C. Stump
Falls City
Bera Coulter
Ngar
Neligh
Albion
Norfolk considers two year junior college in spring election
Norfolk voters may decide on a two year junior college at the spring election after a Norfolk school delegation visited McCook to inspect its year old operation. If approved, a Norfolk college could open in fall 1928 contingent on voter backing. Beatrice firm officials report a rich shale deposit under a brick factory portending an enhanced brick industry.
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Norfolk
McCook
theMcCook School
Beatrice
Hos
Leo Werner
Brick Company
Nebraska Tuberculosis Leader to Preside at St Louis Conference
Omaha official Alice Marshell executive secretary of the Nebraska Tuberculosis Association was chosen to preside over the afternoon session of the 14th annual Mississippi Valley conference on Tuberculosis in St Louis. Delegates from twelve Mississippi Valley states discussed anti tuberculosis work including patient care and engaging businessmen in Christmas seal sales.
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Omaha
Alice Marshell
Nebraska Tuberculosis Association
St Louis
Mississippi Valley
Kearney Debates Bond for Repairs or New Town Hall
The Kearney council again weighs options for a 20 000 repair bond or a 150 000 new town hall. Debate is sharp as members agree immediate action is needed to fix a leaky sewer undermining the foundation a dangerous balcony and alley stairways pose risks to the public.
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Kearney
J. D. Saunders
Fire destroys Goldenrod Pump works in Hastings loss over 100000
A Hastings blaze caused a total loss of more than 100000 to the Goldenrod Pump company. Two main buildings storehouses and finished product were destroyed with little insurance coverage. About 30000 of auto pumps grease guns and oil cans were burned.
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Angus
Hastings
Goldenrod Pump Company
Peaches on McCook Tree Yielded Heavy Crop
Martin Rishel of McCook reported 1 263 peaches picked from a single tree on his rear business lot. He estimated the tree could yield about 200 more, with many eaten by passers by. The fruit weighed around 80 pounds and the tree was propped to prevent uprooting.
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McCook
Martin Rishel
Rishel
Norfolk Editor Norfolk Press Editor Dies at 72
Norfolk W H Weekes editor of the Norfolk Press and oldest Nebraska newspaper man in service died at his home in Norfolk. He was 72 years old.
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Norfolk
W. H. Weekes
Norfolk Press
Nebraska
Prize Hen Extends National Egg-Laying Record
Omaha Babe Ruth a white laying hen owned by A. R. Lander of Norfolk kept at the American Milling company office in Omaha laid the 152nd straight egg. The bird began the national contest May 9 and has shown no sign of breaking the streak, with handlers predicting several more days of record pace.
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Omaha
Babe’ Ruth
A. R. Lander
Norfolk
American Milling Company
Nebraska corn crop 87 percent safe from frost
Weather bureau predicts freezing temperatures across Nebraska as 87 percent of the corn crop is matured enough to withstand a killing frost. About 80 percent fully matured, 7 percent in dough, with the rest in milk or soft dough stages, per inquiry after the recent cold snap.
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Lincoln
Weather Bureau
Nebraska
Potatoes Expand Markets From Nebraska Seed Spuds
Northwest Nebraska produces high grade seed potatoes headed to Mexico and Porto Rico with strong demand also seen in the southern states and Bermuda. Harvesting of a large western Nebraska crop continues as frost ends the vines.
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New Flaces Alliance
Mexicos
Porto Rico
Nebraska
Bermuda
Grange Draws Big Gate Power In 1927 Plans
Grange remains the top drawing card for 1927 as promoters plan an all star lineup around Red Grange. After netting over $100000 with Grange’s New York team last season, he is paired with stars such as Eddie Cryon, Wild Kelly, Jeff Cravath, Morton Kaer and others while Wilson’s Wildcats faltered financially.
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Red Grange
Uinois
George Wilson
University of Washington
Oth
Granze
New York
Wilson
Wildcats
Grange
Pyle
Eddie ‘Cryon
Colgate
Kelly
Montana
Jef Cravath
Southern California
Morton Kaer
Red Killefer Faces Month-Long Vacation From Seattle Club
Seattle baseball manager Red Killefer drew a long vacation last season after 38 disputes with umpires. He was off duty for 88 days as a change in personnel unfolded, with pay deducted in part for the conduct.
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Red Killefer
Seattle
Killefer
Eliminete Door Rattle by Using Rubber Pads
A Popular Mechanics tip explains stopping door rattle by placing rubber pieces on the hinge side of the door jamb. The author describes testing inner tube pads, noting the rattle disappears and suggesting two or three pieces may be needed in tight spaces.
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G. A. Luers
Washington, D. C
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Tennis and Golf Crowd Baseball Inroads on Youth Sport
The article notes golf and tennis gaining on traditional baseball among boys, with more golf links now than a quarter century ago. It says many players are new to the games, often under ten years in the sport, and highlights the demand on caddies for game days.
Automobiles and Gasoline Engineering Questions
Automobiles and fuel research are discussed with calls for safer tires and stronger components. The piece cites 25 deaths per million and notes over 100 million dollars yearly saved by cooperative fuel research, urging readers to ensure accuracy before pursuing damages.
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United States Bureau of Standards
Higher Power Broadcasts to Cut Radio Static
Engineers from electric utilities study radio interference from nearby power generation. They suggest higher transmitting power or less sensitive receivers to ride out noise. Findings indicate 10 to 20 percent of trouble stems from local light and power sources, with industry-led solutions needed.
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National Electric Light Association
Focal
Roadside Markets Grow Big Direct Sales Across Nation
Roadside markets have spurred a national growth in direct farmer sales to motorists, with a conservative 1927 estimate near 100 million dollars. A. A. A. reports and National Motor federation clubs note uneven development but rising overall momentum. Thomas V. Henry of the A A A predicts a possible half billion dollar business soon as reforms curb dishonest traders and strengthen farmer city trade links.
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National Motor Federation
Thomas V. Henry
American Automobile Association
Secret Drill Aids Coaches Say It Protects Players
Dre W. Spears, head coach at the University of Minnesota, favors secret drills to shield players from embarrassing public admonishment. He says he values players hearing feedback privately over guarding play secrecy, noting a public scolding can demoralize young athletes.
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Dre W. Spears
University of Minnesota
Eall
Boys Adopt Tennis and Baseball in Youth Sports Shift
The piece notes boys increasingly favor tennis alongside traditional baseball. It contrasts old disdain for tennis with current acceptance, mentioning clubs, daily odds of earnings, and the appeal of longer formats like five-set matches over double-headers as stamina tests improves.
Meehan's Star Team Begins Gridiron Practice at Farmingdale
Chick Meehan's New York university squad opens early practice at Farmingdale with many holdovers from last season. The coach aims to rebuild around veterans as the team chased a tough schedule after a dominant previous year.
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Chick” Meehan
New York University
Nebraska
Farmingdale
L. 1
Meehan
Chick
Direction Finder and Accurate Directions
A direction finder uses a loop antenna with a graduated circle and sometimes a compass to locate a station. Balancing condensers remove the antenna effect of the loop to yield the true direction, and two observers or distant observations help distinguish ahead from behind for precise positioning.
Tackling Parson Rev Charles Thurban Joins University Team
The tackling parson Reverend Charles Thurban, candidate for a top position on the University of Pennsylvania team, helps build the Pennsylvania Christian Association building in Philadelphia. He has worked on the project all summer to harden his muscles for the forthcoming football season.
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Charles Thurban
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Christian Association
Philadelphia
Meanest Motorist Not Found Here
A driver, circling for parking, passed on taking a space to let another car back in first. A friend notes this act as proof miracles still occur, highlighting courtesy over win-at-all-costs.
Obsolete Car Models Viewed As Better Looking
A design critic argues old car models possessed superior styling. He notes designers borrow boat lines, experiment with waistlines and concave effects, and suggests revisiting discarded models from earlier eras as more attractive than current editions.
Schulte Rising Star In Major League Prospects
Fred Schulte emerges as a promising young major leaguer with regular outfield and catcher duties. His batting and fielding have drawn attention from the St Louis Browns after he moved from Milwaukee in the American Association.
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Fred Schulte
Schulte
St. Louis Browns
Milwaukee Clth
American Association
Adanacer Howley
Nan
Army Navy game eyed for annual clash
San Francisco looks to host the traditional Army Navy football game while Penn explores the use of the huddle this fall. Cyril Coaffee of Winnipes now in Chicago seems a strong bet for the 1925 Canadian Olympic team with prior Olympic appearances.
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San Francisco
Lou Young
Penn
Cyril Coaffee
Winnipes
Chicago
The Kitchen Cabinet Oh Big Enough to Follow Benson
The excerpt quotes Archbishop Benson urging restraint in work and speech. It urges not to seek favor or tenderness and to heal wounds caused by past actions. It stresses not to feel unease when advice is ignored and to avoid calling attention to trivial fatigue.
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Benson
Delicous Dishes for Desserts and Fruit Treats
A vintage collection of sweets and fruit dishes describes Cherry Mousse Nougat Ice Cream and Fruit Crown desserts, plus beverages like Grape Nectar Pineapple Drink and Ever Ready Lemonade. It also celebrates autumn fruit colors with Pears Gateau and Pears With Chocolate Cream, ending with chestnut mash as a meat accompaniment.
Hearse feature described as metal grating fence
A historical note explains an early hearse used metal grating or spike fencing with upright spikes designed to hold candies for illumination or to hang decorative drapery around a tomb or gateway.
Aged sport Defends Inequality in Friendly Contests
In a terse exchange the aged sportsman rejects absolute equality of men. He argues that without inequality he could not appreciate any friendly contest from prize fights to checker games, preferring clear, competitive outcomes to sameness.
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Fremont National Bank
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Kimball County
Niobrara Electric Power Company
Spencer
Nebraska Power Company
Niobrara River
Goldenrod Highway
Filley
Crab Orchard
Lewiston
Goldenrod
Adams
Fam Creek, Canning Club
R. Douthit
Junior College
Lone Tree
Red
Hans
Bureau of Standards
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Rhode
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Wolf
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Rockie
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Clark
Yale
Steve” Phillips
Sleepy Tom
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