Nebraska news in brief from Omaha to Gage and beyond
Omaha hosts a radio show September 6 to 11 at the Auditorium. Nebraska events include the American Legion state session at Chadron and a new 235000 dollar Red Willow courthouse stone-laying under McCook post. Methodist conference at Hastings runs September 14 to 21 with 500 ministers and 400 laymen. neighbors help farmer W. R. Hughes by plowing his fields after his leg injury. A joint Missouri Iowa Nebraska convention in Omaha gathers 1100 African American church attendees. Farmers in Beatrice harvest corn by binders and machines for winter feed. Alma taxes for public music programs stay at one half mill amid questions. Burt county reunion unveils tablet of Francis Burt. George Young yields record wheat. Nebraska highway funds plan 1352 miles for 12349740 dollars with 6510740 federal share and 2180371 unexpended. Grand Island cattle sale shows strong demand. 139 carloads shipped from Sand Hills. Bridgeport voters consider 20000 dollar city hall site. Gage County levy drops to 2.38 mills on a 71000000 assessment. North Platte sugar beets promise large cash returns. Better Crops special train draws almost 28000 visitors over 18 hundred miles.
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Nebraska
Hastings
W. R. Hughes
Seward
United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten
Missouri
Iowa
Omaha
St. John's African Methodist Church
Zion Baptist Church
Beatrice
Alma
Genral Ayres
Zina Sharpnack
Lee W. Burt
Francis Burt
Nebraska Territory
Tekamah
Burt County
Nebraska Dairy Development Society
Wisconsin
O. H. Liebers
Liebers
George Young
Cheyenne County
Young
Federal Aid
Grand Island
Alvin Miller
Columbus
Loup
Alvin
Sand Hill
Bridgeport
Gage Court
Gage County
North Slatte
Union Pacific Railroad
Adams County Tops Nebraska Seed Sample Submissions
Adams county led Nebraska in seed samples sent to the state seed laboratory this year, with 170 submissions. A total of 2,669 samples from all counties were tested, including 772 grain, 1,535 forage, and 388 vegetable crops. Most analyses determine weed seed percent in crops.
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Lincoln
Adams County
Elva L. Morris
Lancaster
Phelps County
Grand Lodge of Nebraska Reelects Officers and Chooses Omaha for 1927
The Grand Lodge of Nebraska Jurisdiction Nero Masons closes its eighth annual convention reelecting officers and selecting Omaha as the site for the 1927 gathering. No action on petition to President Coolidge to pardon the grand master in the 1918 Dallas riots case.
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Grand Island
Grand Lodge of the Nero
Nebraska
Omaha
Coolidge
Met
Fort Leavenworth
Dallas
Tex
Alliance Elects Earl L. Meyer State Legion Commander
Earl L. Meyer was elected state commander of the American Legion at the state convention. He was the Alliance post’s first commander and helped organize the post, one of Nebraska’s earliest. Meyer has been active in state and regional affairs and is a former member of the state executive committee.
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Alliance
Earl L. Meyer
American Legion
Alliance Post
Nebraska
Meyer
Construction Advances on Goldenrod Highway Toward Hastings
Guard rails along the Goldenrod biway from Red Cloud to Guide Rock near completion with over 17000 feet built. Preparations are under way to gravel the federal highway north from Red Cloud to Hastings as corners are cut out widened and the road graded to specifications.
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Red Cloud
Goldenrod
Guide Rock
Hastings
Scottsbluff to Vote on $70,000 Municipal Bond Proposals
Scottsbluff voters will decide in a September 21 special election on two bond issues totaling 70000 dollars. One 35000 dollar issue funds a municipal swimming pool construction and the other 35000 dollar issue finances additions to the municipal water system.
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Scottsbluff
Pitchfork Incident Blinds One Eye on Redington Farm
Allen Muhr suffered a severe injury when a pitchfork struck his right eye during grain stack work on his father’s farm near Redington. Medical assessment indicates the eye’s sight will not be lost, though paralysis effects remain.
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Bridgeport
Redington
Allen Muhr
Spur Track Planned for New Hastings Sewage Plant
The Burlington railway laid a four hundred foot spur toward the site of Hastings new sewage disposal plant. It will handle about one thousand car loads of material estimated for the plant’s construction.
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Hastings
Burlington Railway
Rattlesnake in pasture yields snake litter with farmer's find
Broken Bow reports farmer L. W. Ferguson found a large rattlesnake coiled in his pasture. He killed the snake and discovered 11 young rattlers beneath the fallen body. The young snakes were killed as well.
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L. W. Ferguson
State Fair Preparations Underway for September Opening
Special preparations in Lincoln precede the State Fair opening on September 5. Alongside farm and manufacturers exhibits, horse races are scheduled daily from September 6 to 10.
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Lincoln
Indebtedness Has Increased Rapidly Lincoln
Lincoln bond examiner Ralph C. Lawrence reports four year growth in state subdivisions bonded debt from 73 million to 112 million and still rising. Scotts Bluff County leads with 251.41 per capita and 166.59 per thousand property. Douglas close behind. Hayes County has no issue. Several counties are cutting totals.
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Lincoln
Ralph C. Lawrence
Auditor’s Office
Scottsbluff County
Douglas
Slayes County
Grapes Grow Fast in Nebraska With Big Shipment Rise
A. E. Anderson reports a near sevenfold rise in grape shipments over ten years in eastern Nebraska. Last season saw 81,884 cars shipped, up from 69,938 in 1924 and 12,062 a decade ago, indicating rapid industry growth.
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Lincoln
A. E. Anderson
Nebraska
Flower Show Largest Ever At Scottsbluff Neb
What appeared to be the largest single flower display in western Nebraska was shown at the Scottsbluff annual flower show. The two day event drew exhibits from several communities and drew hundreds of visitors into city gala celebrations with parades and contests. Prizes totaling several hundred dollars were awarded to winning exhibitors.
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Scottsbluff
Nebraska
Under Your Own Roof Home Showcases Thoughtful Design
William A. Radford describes a Chicago built home titled Under Your Own Roof. The article highlights a seven-room two-bath interior with a dominant arched living room, terraced concrete porches, thatched roof shingles, front and side dining light, a sizeable kitchen with pantry and ice space, maid’s room, and two stairways. It notes two large upstairs bedrooms with baths and extensive storage, emphasizing efficient layout and convenience.
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Kitch
Ensemble Millinery Shows Elaborate Autumn Styles
The article surveys fashion trends with new plaid and patterned woolens, oversized felts, and decorative hats. It highlights Paris influence, velvet bindings, and a shift toward elaboration in millinery with modern fabrics like moire and novelty woolens.
Painting Concrete With Ordinary Paint
Contrary to belief, concrete holds no special painting difficulty and needs no special paint. Use white lead and oil with boiled oil primer for a solid base. floor finishes may include varnish. Ensure each coat dries hard before the next, and wait at least three months before painting new concrete to neutralize free alkali. If quick neutralization is needed, zinc sulfate solution can help.
Hanging Garage Doors A Durable Job For Homeowners
The article discusses key issues in garage door installation noting that improper hanging causes warping and hard operation after settling. It recommends an overhead track system as the best method, or at least extra-long hinges to distribute weight and reduce sagging.
Surface preparation for white lead and linseed oil use
The text advises washing the surface and allowing thorough drying before applying white lead and linseed oil. It notes that following these precautions will yield the usual good results as the coating dries and sets.
Gambrel Roof Styles and Distinguishing Features
The gambrel roof is a two pitch gable roof. It features a shoulder and varying pitches from ridge to shoulder and shoulder to eaves. Differences appear in New England step gambrels and the low sweep of Dutch colonial roofs in New York, New Jersey, and the region farther south.
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New England
New York State
New Jers
Cleaning Soot Chambers A Key To Plant Efficiency
The article emphasizes keeping the soot chambers of the heating plant clean to ensure it operates at intended efficiency. It warns that neglecting cleaning can reduce performance and overall output.
All in One Sweater Dress Feature
A knitted one piece shows a short plaited skirt sewn into the sweater. A bright contrasting leather belt with a silver buckle secures the waist.
Shaded Organdie 4 Black Clay Frock Description
Or dép se. A shaded organdie frock in black clay frosted crepe features large collars and cuffs of organdie fading from black to white.
Summer Wear Coats Pair With Pastel Kasha Dress Styles
For summer wear coats of pastel kasha in bois de rose shades and new yellows, they pair nicely with white crepe de chine sport dresses. The combination reflects light fabrics and delicate color schemes popular in warm weather wardrobes.
Striped Silk and Jersey Frocks Described in Detail
The article details sports frocks featuring skirts of Roman striped silk lata in fine plaits and a jersey jumper blouse matching the silk's predominant color. It emphasizes coordinated color and fabric pairing for a refined athletic fashion look.
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Jersey
Cabinet Ghedcren 1926 City Wakeup Puzzle
Fragmentary OCR hints at a 1926 Western Newspaper Union piece. The text questions starting the city if painted walls and wallpaper “make faces” at the furniture, implying a satirical or whimsical urban scene. No clear names, places, dates, or events emerge beyond the date and theme.
City Name Changes Run Through Early American Maps
Notes on urban name shifts include New York once Amsterdam and Chicago claimed by Indians as its original title. Los Angeles trace appears to Pueblo name as Tem Pueblo de Nuestra Señora Reina de los Angeles, per historical mentions.
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New York
Amsterdam
Chicago
Los Angeles
Tueblo de Nuestra Senorg la Reina de Los
Greek Irrigation Method Tested in Theodosia
Australian experiment adopts ancient Greek system for irrigation using sandstone pipes to move water for irrigation purposes through rock formations.
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Australia
Theodosia
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