Nebraska events span crops fairs and a world hog contest
Adams county farmers fetch up to sixty cents a bushel for old corn as crowds flock to an old settlers picnic in Winside. Nebraska markets 1 622 000 cattle ranking third in the west while Omaha hosts a hog calling contest amid a radio show.
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Adams County
Winside
Fremont Mills Company
Fremont
F. M. Ross
Harold Prince
Grand Island
C. J. Niebuher
Ravenna
Nebraska
Federal
Division of Agricultural Statistics
Kansas
Omaha
Texas
Butter Sculptor to Display His Best Work at State Fair
Lincoln reports Nebraska butter sculptor J. I. Wallace will unveil The Cornhusker at the State Fair. The 300 pound sculpture shows a husky farmer with a prize ear of corn, carved entirely from Nebraska butter in a 40 degree exhibit case.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
J. I. Wallace
Foreman George Kavoros Leaves for Greece to Wed
Union Pacific foreman George Kavoros from the Fremont to Columbus line goes to Greece to marry his boyhood sweetheart. He expects to return with the bride after a two month leave granted by the company. He promised to return if she would wait, and she has.
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Fremont
George Kavoros
Union Pacific
Columbus
Greece
Kavyoros
America
Kovoros
Graveling Grand Island Connects St Paul Area Road
Work to gravel and seal the stretch from the Loup river bridge near St Paul to the paved road south of town starts this week. Completion will eliminate the missing link between Grand Island and St Paul. The state road department also resurfaces the Lincoln highway just west of Grand Island.
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Grand Island
Loup River
St. Paul
State Road Department
Hastings Vote Keeps Building Site in Southeast
The town of Trumbull held its third election to choose between a new 50 thousand dollar building in the southeast or north part. Excavation delays followed ballot counting. none of the votes moved the location from the southeast site.
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Hastings
Trumbull
Here
Danish Lutheran Young People Meet in Kronberg Nebraska
The three day convention of Danish Lutheran churches in Nebraska and Colorado closed at Kronberg. About 200 delegates attended with prominent speakers and a historical pageant illustrating the American Danish heritage.
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Aurora
Nebraska
Colorado
Kronberg
Record Buying Crowd in Omaha Market Week
Roy T. Byrne of Byrne & Hammer Dry Goods Co. praised Omaha at the Field Club noting the largest buyers’ gathering ever seen in the western market. He attributed the strong turnout to an improving outlook in 95 percent of Omaha’s buying territory.
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Omaha
Roy T. Byrne
Byrne & Hammer Dry Goods Co
Morrill County Historical Society to hold permanent exhibit at fair
Morrill county historical society will be permanently organized during the county fair on September 8 9 and 10. Acting president Paul Henderson offers a 5 prize for the best relic exhibit and Father Francis Tschida adds 2 50 for the second best. The society aims to establish a permanent department of the fair in the future.
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Francis Tschida
Department of the Fair
Coal Prospects Seen Near Marcheim Farm
Local business men express optimism that Dr. C. E. Condra will find two coal veins near here profitable for production after a preliminary sample from the Marcheim farm showed fair quality. A drilling rig is to be placed on the farm for core testing to determine the vein size and depth.
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Mitchell
C. E. Condra
State Soil Conservation Bureau
Here
Marcheim
Finish Big Bridge Hastings over Blue River
Workmen pour a concrete and steel bridge floor for a new 340 foot long 16 foot wide structure over the Blue river near Pauline. The bridge is steel frame with a concrete floor. Special preparations underway in Lincoln for the State Fair opening September 5 with farm and manufacturers exhibits and daily horse races September 6 to 10.
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Hastings
Blue River
Pauline
Lincoln
Neat and Attractive Little House with Expert Planning
This feature promotes expert planning for dream homes and presents a ready made plan with a sheltered entrance, vestibule, central hallway, two bedrooms, a kitchen with pantry and outside access, a large dining room, and stucco exterior with variegated shingles.
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Wife’s Bridge Club
Rock Garden Revival Expands Home Beauty Focus
Summer interest in garden design grows as rock gardens regain popularity. Alpine plants and low growing border species thrive in cool, well drained soils with special mixes. Site selection favors exposed rocky slopes and southeastern light to best display miniature landscapes.
Paint as a Health Measure Gains Favor in Homes and Hospitals
Dr. Max C. Starkloff, St. Louis health commissioner, argues paint helps fight disease germs and keeps homes cleaner. New York uses paint over fumigation for room disinfection, citing washable surfaces, easier cleaning, and reduced scrubbing.
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Max C. Starkloff
St. Louis
Starkloff
New York Department of Health
British burglary insurance rates double since prewar days
British insurance costs for burglary in shops and offices have doubled compared with prewar levels, reflecting higher risk and updated policy assessments across the sector.
Moire Silk Frocks Lead Autumn Dress Trends
The article touts moire silk and rayon as top fabrics for the coming season with bold color options from claret to navy, festive trims, and three in one undergarments. It praises lighter, healthful fashion, updated belts, and chic Paris styling while noting fewer weekend shipments and travel bags.
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Paris
Milady
Expressmen
Silk Lingerie and Travel Friendly Bloomers Featured
The piece notes stylish silk bloomers and lingerie as economical modern wear. It highlights easy laundering, compact packing for travel, and new fall winter color contrasts such as flesh colored garments with pale blue green or maize borders. Julia Bottomley provides the commentary.
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Dept
Burlington
Vermont
Belted Frocks Feature Jersey Dress With Tailored Jumper
A striking sports dress showcases fine jersey fabric, a tailored jumper with a high collar and a plaited skirt. A narrow leather belt is highlighted as a notable feature in this successful model.
New Frocks Feature Very Wide Balloon Sleeves
Fashion notes describe soft material frocks with very wide balloon sleeves that are kept closely at the wrists, signaling a trend in restrained volume.
Polka dot handkerchiefs in fine linen with colored borders
The vogue features handkerchiefs in the finest linen showcasing wide borders broken by polka dots that match the center design. They are described as exceedingly smart and fashionable.
Rich Effect For Picturesque Evening Gowns Embroidered
The article notes that pearl or rhinestone embroidery remains the proper embellishment for evening gowns, enhancing their picturesque quality with a refined, luxurious touch.
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Howe, Nebr
United States District Court
Campbell
Neb
Nebraska Realtors
Walter W. White
Will M. Maupin
Omaha Bee
United States Department of Commerce
Washington
Custer County
Broken Bow
Secretary of State
State Insurance Department
John R. Dumont
Lincoln Real Estate Board
Alpha Sigma Lambda National Fraternity
Walther League
Northport
Walgreen Lake
Hays Springs
Hay Springs Creek
Izaak Walton League
Coleridge
Girl
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Cro
Pal
Rawat
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
Wrgley
Wrigley’s
Wriollys Limited
Atwater
Atwater Kent Manufacturing Co
Atwater Kent
Wissahickon Ave
Philadelphia
Atwater Kent Radio
BELL
Bellans
Florida Gold Befring Co
Adams
Jacksonville
Fla
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