Omaha Rotary aids crippled children picnic at Fontenelle Park
The Avery Rotarian in Omaha assisted in Rotary's annual picnic for crippled children at Fontenelle Park. Children were transported in Rotarian automobiles and entertained royally. A style snow fashion show by Lincoln backing company at third and N streets showcased seventy four prize winning 4 H beef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Lreckner
Alliance
Lie
L. Mandelberg and Sons
Avery Rotarian
Omaha
Rotary
Fontenelle Park
Lincoln Backing
Third and
N Streets
East Lincoln
Bridgeport
Boon
DW. L. LD
Havesnes
Hooves
Leopola
Lalgview
Lex
S. Kremont
Bis Dunes
Monuvay
Wades
M Leopold
Dempeter Heads Omaha Reserve Officers
Dempeter of Beacree was elected president of the reserve officers, succeeding Col. W. B. Brooks. New officers include James Souders as vice president and Carl A. Anderson as secretary treasurer. Other appointees list names, ranks, and local units.
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Omaha
Demputer
Beacree
Ares
W. Bkb
Brooks
Udiaua
Cu Cc Risner
Bewirice
Mbt
James &. So
Balance in County Fair Treasury Report
The Aurora records show the Maul ton county annual fair balance after establishment. Receipts and expenses are outlined with key figures indicating a net result and the overall financial status of the fair treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Fair Treasury
Aurora
Maulton Coumty
Bel
Unclear OCR Textile Record Note
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places with garbled terms. Readable elements include potential references to people, locations, and actions, but the piece remains incomprehensible and cannot establish a coherent event or summary.
Unclear OCR fragment details shooting case
Fragmentary text describes a gunfire incident and a city figure location with scattered names and dates. Unable to determine full entities or outcome from the damaged lines.
Prizes Awarded at Webster County Fair
Farmer Voulnu Zoj from Klainview near pbiau en won 77 prizes in farm products at the Webster county fair.
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Red Cloud
Voulnu Zoj
Klainview
Pbiauen
Webster County
Grainger Heirs Pay $94 000 Tax on Estate
Lincoln reports inheritance taxes on the Grainger estate totaling about $94 000. County Judge Reid listed allocations with Lancaster County receiving $10 765 and Gage and Jefferson counties small shares. The gross estate stood at $1,562,503 with roughly $130 000 deducted for debts taxes and interest.
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Grainger
Lincoln
Harry B. Grainger
Reid
Lancaster County
Gage County
Jefferson County
Women of Saline Plan Federation Crete
The Crete Woman's club held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. Robb Douglas residence. A large attendance from county towns heard Mrs. Will Minner of Oakland, state president, and Mrs. A. F. Nuquist, fourth district president. Rooms decorated with garden flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Tris Speaker May Lead Indians Again In 198
In the Western Division of the American League questions linger about Tris Speaker succeeding Bucky Harris as Washington's manager. While Speaker stays reserved his Cleveland friends predict he may return to Cleveland to manage the Indians in 1918 or 1919 as Ban Johnson exits the scene.
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Tris Speaker
Bucky Harris
Washington
Speaker
Cleveland
Ban Johnson
Mighty
Indians
Baseball Notes on Players and Trades Through 1927
The column lists multiple players and moves including Joe Guyan and Dick Wade with associations to Louisville and Minneapolis, various trades such as Dan Jesse to Cleveland Americans, and Eddie Onslow to the Rochester group. It notes historic events like the first National League no-hitter by Bradley in 1876, plus remarks on salaries and future spring trials, with assorted teams including the Yankees, Giants, Cubs, and Washington Nationals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
St. Louis
Hartford
Bush Back At Pirates As Manager For 1928
Donie Bush can manage the Pirates again next year according to Barney Dreyfuss president of the Pittsburgh club. Dreyfuss dismissed rumors of Bush being dropped and said Bush has been a successful manager this season and there is no thought of changing pilots for 1928.
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Board of Control
Lancaster
Kiygmeerdgren
J. H. Reichert
Bruning
O. M. Vermon
Silver Creek
Attreets
Lincoln
Peter Tipton
Blair
State Fair Grounds
Arthur Portsche
Peter Johnstone
Union Pacific Railroad
State Railway Commission
Nebraska
Hastings
O’connell
State Capitol Commission
State Building
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh Baseball Club
Donie Bush
Pirates
Bush
Dreyfuss
Buch
Notable 1927 Sports Grapples Across Eras and People
Port notes celebrate Bobby Jones 1927 British Open win and Jones uniqueness. Jerry Lang of Columbia shines in East tennis meets. Bellair Stud founded by George Washington and James Fitzsimmons trains 45 polo ponies valued at 5000 each. Frank Murray of Marquette faces Army test. Attabey cheer for a girl athlete. Jack Kearns eyes Mickey Walker vs Carpentier. Georgetown ex guard Harry Connaughton signs with Frankford Yellow Jackets weighing 285 pounds.
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Harrys J. Connaughton
Georgetown University
Frankford Yellow Jackets
Philadelphia
Lott to Finish School at Brown
Chicago tennis standout George M. Lott Jr., once junior national champion, leaves the University of Chicago to enroll at Brown University. The 20 year old transferred after academic ineligibility and pursued winter tennis in Florida, with mixed results against a rival known as the old master.
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Lott
BROWN
Middle West
George M. Lott, Jr
Chicago
George
University of Chicago
Letics
Florida
Tilder
Vincent Hichards
Vinnie
Blue Blood Wins at Homewood at 182 to 1 Odds
Four men known to have bet on the long shot Blue Blood at Homewood near Chicago celebrate as the Kentucky thoroughbred, owned by Carter Everett, wins the five furlong race by two lengths. Everett stakes $20 and collects 3 651. He faints. others react with joy over $610, $368 winnings. A negro stable boy also bet $2 on the horse.
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Homewood
Chicago
Blue Blood
Hlinde
Carter Everett
Ray Kremer Reaches Hurling Peak of Career
Ray Kremer, at thirty one, hits peak form as he juggles age and health. After time in the Pacific Coast League with Oakland, he joined the Pirates in 1924, recording major league wins and improving with age. His career also includes a stint with the New York Giants under John McGraw before returning west.
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Wiliam G. Andrews
Newcastle
Tony Lagzers
New York Yankees
Bal¢ Lake City
Ray Kremer
Ted
Oakland
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Ebers
New York Giants
Pacific Northwest
John McGraw
Hines
Isbell Dog Fancier Franksbell Builds Noted Kennels
Isbell Dog Fancier Franksbell from Van Nuys California owns a large chow kennel and claims top dogs west of the Mississippi. His lead is ch Yuan Chu of El Cher from Ridgewood New Jersey kennels. Lai Seng, an undefeated fe teeking bitch, adds to recent notable stock.
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Franksbell
van Nuys
Calif
Mississippi
Ch. Yuan Chu
el Cher
Huge Prinz
Ridgewood
N. 3
Lai Seng
Front Porch Dream House With Outdoor Living Room
William A. Radford outlines a Dutch Colonial style frame home designed for summer comfort. The plan features a side entrance into a large first floor living area, a stair to the second floor, and a compact 20 by 22 foot footprint with three bedrooms and a bath upstairs. Striped awnings and careful shrubbery enhance curb appeal.
Concrete Mixing Methods and Hand Platform Guidelines
The guide explains concrete can be mixed by hand or machine with machine mixing preferred for uniformity. It describes a seven by twelve foot watertight hand platform, construction with boards and supports, and a two man workflow. It outlines the hand mixing procedure and notes typical costs around 2 percent of house cost.
Steel Window Cases Create Attractive Home Showpieces
Steel window cases offer versatile sizes for single or grouped setups and give architects nearly unlimited options for artistic arrangements. When used, they enhance both interior and exterior beauty and open smoothly with a finger touch without warping, sticking, or rattling.
Beauty and Permanence Distinguish Oak Floors
The article praises oak flooring for its beauty and durability. It notes imperfect manufacturing can cause warping or cracks, but quality oak offers minimal carpenter work, easy upkeep, and a dignified, timeless appearance that complements woodwork, furniture, and rugs. It suggests oak floors are permanent and cost efficient compared to temporary coverings.
Defective Chimneys Raise Fire Risk in Homes
Old chimneys without proper fire lining or with thin brickwork pose severe fire hazards. Experts warn defective chimneys and roof sparks account for about 20 percent of home fires. A smoke test reveals weak spots and openings needing closure before use. rebuilding correctly is cheaper than replacing a house.
Home Electric Wiring Devices Promote Convenience and Quality
The article notes that home electric wiring becomes well known through the use of switches sockets and convenience outlets. It emphasizes the need for devices that offer maximum convenience high quality and a finished appearance.
Color combinations and the art of harmony
The text notes that color pairing hinges on choosing simple, harmonious schemes. It asserts certain colors clash while others complement, and that simplicity is the first law to discovering effective color decoration.
Oak Floor Upgrade Boosts Home Value and Comfort
An old home benefits from modernizing with an oak floor laid over worn flooring. The upgrade enhances interior tone and comfort, and increases selling or rental value far beyond its modest installation cost.
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Cochran
Wcmuuen
Soun
Cuester
Nebraska Founwy Improvement Association
Neurasse
Max Kaily
Polanu
China
Lue Neusdeks
Bale Lau
Tuot
A.e
Bam Kiaveline and Son
Fairfield
Fair Grounds
Lds
Lassun
St. Edwards
Kuwarus
A. Ideuun
Muwarus
Luis Wedoll
Lue
Darel
St. Kuward Viduesd Ulu
UyOdl
Mal Sydiuy
St Lous Veruillals
Securu
Ellstam
Jack hYal
Caruiual Stuul
Bougul
Maud
Rockne
Masings School
Nasings
Dave
luviWald
Ucal
Raul d. Dculdair
Suoiluall
Wil Dave
Hite
Dalluwsay
A. Moore
St. Buward
Lou Mure
Scuroeuur
Johnson
Omana
Crulice Court
Bayes
Jack Juanson
Howes
Tramung’ & Prize Lgur
Women of Saline Plan Federation
Waner Brothers
Lloyd
Paul Waner
Pittsburgh Pirates
National Baseball League
Cubs
Tris
North America
Larence W. Wagner
United States
Wagner
Newport Bay
Los Angeles
Wil
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Minois
Indiana
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Joe Guyan
Louisville
Georgia Tech
Dick Wade
Minneapolis
American Association
Connie Mack
Joseph L. Marthomeo
Lincoln, Neb
Yankees
Dan Jesse
Salt Lake Utah-Idaho
Cleveland Americans
Archie Campbell
Wichita
Frank Real
Wilson Club
Toronto
Washington Nationals
Eddie Onslow
Rochester Internationalists
Giants
Brooklyn
Dell Pratt
Waco
Chicago Cubs
Fred
Doc) Maguire
Toledo
Hazen Cuyler
Johnny Morrison
Earl Smith
Dazzy Vance
Butch Henline
Arnold Statz
Ed Taher
Pittsfield
Cratch
Eddie Ainsworth
George Dement
Little Rock. Ark
Regis Lehney
Cathedral Chapel
Heméwood
County League of Pittsburgh
The
Washington Americans
Jnudze Ror
Morgan
Menosky
Portland
Stanley C. Robinson
Tufts
Boston Braves
Bobby Jones
Jerry Lang
Columbia University
Bellair Thoroughbred Stud
James Fitzsimmons
George Washington
J. 8S. Phippa
Frank Murray
Marquette University
Army
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Mickey Walker
George M. Lett, Jr
Isbell
W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Ill
Fieer Pian
Home Electric
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