Nebraska News Roundup Unveils Park Plans and State Events
A 20 cabin tourist park is set for construction near the Mendian highway in Norfolk. The piece also covers Western Nebraska jack-a-cunm colonies events, a Dedication at Giose Peccutly, and a bird beta presentation by the Isaac Sauler chapter of the Daushers of the American aisavoiution to mark a Nebraska mission church site.
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Norfolk
Mendian Highway
Nebraska
Wauyard
Scoutsblau
Alliance
Bullevue
Isaac Sauler
The
Daushers of the
American Aisavoiution
Mavie Cartin
Balevue
Wii
Cal
Isoi
August drought costs Nebraska corn farmers millions
Nebraska farmers lost more than 61 million dollars in the corn crop due to August drought. National figures show production dropping from 267,275,000 bushels to 197,672,000 by September 1, with a 31 percent damage in August and a September 1 condition at 62 percent.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
State Department
Vis.oaly
Tornado Relief Effort Mobilized in Nebraska Region
Sightseers flocked to the tornado devastated area of northeastern Nebraska as thousands visit the scene from Iowa and the Dakotas. Relief work centers on distributing tents bedding clothing and groceries with Red Cross support under Albert Evans who ordered supplies from St Louis.
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Ternaco
Walthill
Iowa
Nibasia
South Dakota
Nebraska
Lincoln
124Th Infantry
Hartington
Albert Evans
Red Cross
St. Louis
Mr. Evans
Hunters Hit Sandhills Lakes For Ducks In Early Season
Lincoln September 16 saw hundreds of hunters hike to ponds and sloughs for ducks while reports to State Game Warden Frank O Connell suggest a strong summer duck presence on sandhill lakes. The opening of season on plover Wilson and jack snipe geese and squirrels occurs. prairie chickens may open October 1 and pheasants later in October in four counties. Bag limits set at 30 ducks per day 40 in possession 5 brants per day or 5 in possession 5 prairie chickens per day or 5 in possession.
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Lincoln
Frank O'Connell
Plaver
Wison
Fullerton Publisher Buys Norfolk Plant Consolidation
Normolx Printing company in Norfolk, owned by Journ aarbrigen, sold to Wolfgang Schmidt of Fullerton. Schmidt takes possession immediately. Schmidt had run a Fullerton printing business and recently sold the Fullerton vest to W. H. Ploard. both plants are now consolidated.
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Fullerton
Norfolk
Normolx Printing Company
Journaarbrigen
Wolgang Schmidt
Schmidt
Fuileston Vest
W. H. Ploard
Beatrice Masons Plan Dedicatory Temple Exercises
Beatrice Masons and the Kactera Star prepare for dedicatory ceremonies of the new Masonic temple on September 23 and 24. The building was purchased earlier by R. J. Kilpatrick and presented to the Beatrice lodge.
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Beatrice Masons
Beatrice
Beatrica Lodge of Masons
Kactera Star
Masonic Temple
R. J. Kilpatrick
Beatrice Lodge
Hastings College reports record first week enrollment
Hastings College announces a freshman class of 2.2 and total enrollment of 931, the highest first week figure in school history. Officials note enrollment has doubled over the past six years despite limited details.
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Hastings College
Dastings Collrze
Big cattle shipments mark historic September volume
The Bangs Alliance in West Nebraska reports record cattle shipments this September, highlighting the largest consignments to date in the region. The scale reflects significant market activity for beef cattle during the month.
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Bangs Alliance
W_eseim
Nebraska
Beatrice-area airport lease secured for forty-curve tract
Lincoln aviators Fred Keasley and William A. Gregor plan operation of a commercial air port at Loutrice scene two and a half miles southwest of Beatrice after closing a lease on a forty-curve tract near the FPeulder ie section.
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Beatrice
Fpeulder
Beattics
Wags
Fred Keasley
Willam A. Gregor
Lincoln Airmen
Wil
Loutrice Scen
New Hotel For Broken Bow Rapidly Rising
Broken Low Thas new Arrow hotel at Broken Bow is a three story fireproof structure with most exterior work done. The $35 960 project has 782 009 subscribed to avoid a mortgage and will offer 53 rooms a large lobby two score rooms car shop beauty shop and real estate office ready for occupancy around January 1.
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Broken Bow
Broken Low
Thas New Arrow Hots
Marker For First Steam Wagon In Nebraska City
A historic marker was placed near a farm on the highway near Joseph Kallinan’s property in Nebraska City to commemorate the first steam wagon on its maiden trip toward the setting sun. An unveiling is planned, with local legends noting the motor halted at that point during the journey.
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Nebraska City
Joseph Kallinan
Veteran Cardinals Keep Team Up in 1928
The Cardinals rely on veteran stars led by Grover Alexander and Walter Maranville to fuel a high finish for the 1928 St. Louis Nationals. Thirty-four-year-old plus players like Clarence Mitchell and Hersh? Sherdel bolster a lineup that defies the young-man notion with strong performances against the Giants and others. Mitchell, a left hander signed in June, has posted six wins in an era marked by his reliability and late-career effectiveness. Alexander, in his long arc, remains a primary pitcher with a storied past including a trial with the Tigers early in his career.
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St. Louis Nationals
Grover Alexander
Clarence Mitchell
Walter Maranville
Georrge Harper
Jess Haines
7 Sherdel
Ray Blades
Earl Softh
Alesaner
Pete
Jock Quinn
Athletics
Philacetphia
Alexander
St. Louis
Mhillies
Effentt
Atitehell
McGraw
Mitchell
New
Tigers
Texas Basketball Foes Carry Feud to Majors
Two ex fans from Texas face off in major league teams Andy Cohen of El Paso with the New York Giants and Pinky Whitney of San Antonio with the Philadelphia club. They once met in the 21 state final as trackenridge and El Paso high schools, Cohen key to El Paso’s win while Whitney struggled against his rival’s individual brilliance.
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Andy Cohen
el Paso
New York Giants
Pinky” Whitney
San Antonio
Philadelphia
Matora
Trackenridge High School
Il Paso High School
Billy Gibson Reemerges as Boxing Manager Figure
Billy Gibson, famed manager who mentored two world champions, led Benny Leoniach to a light heavyweight title and groomed Gene Tunney to heavyweight glory. Now Tunney has retired, Gibson announced retirement then reconsidered, saying he will return only to seek heavyweight prospects.
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Billy Gibson
Gibson
Benny Leoniach
Benny
Gene Stunney
Gene
Cornie Hahn To Lead West Point B Squad This Fall
West Point appoints Lieut Cornie Hahn to coach the Army B squad, 36 men strong, aiming to push scrubs into the main team. Capt Biff Jones says the B squad will be tested by a tougher varsity schedule as Hahn returns from three years with the eleventh engineers in the canal zone and reports September 1.
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Cornie Hahn
West Point
Army
Hahn
Canal Zone
Eleventh Engineers
Tie
Amarillo Club Faces Western League Placement Question
A recent audit of the Amarillo Club in the Western League shows no deficit over two years yet debate continues over the club’s future in the league. Officials expect a Western revision before 1929 and Amarillo’s placement remains uncertain.
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Amarillo
Rylagag
Baseball notes from early 20th century clubs and players
A compilation of baseball references notes players and teams across the era. Mentions include Johnny O Connell with Pittsburch, the Birmingham Barons as a hard hitting club, Ben Paschal pinch hitting for the Yankees, Lefty O Doul with the Giants, Cary Mays and his world series pitching, Emilio Palmero sold to the Boston Nationals, Tom Zachary joining the Yankees, and other long lists of players, teams, and anecdotes from the era.
Nebraska Rated Best in Big Six football race
Nebraska, seen as preseason favorite in the Big Six and Southwest, fields one of the heaviest squads in school history with Coaptain Blue Howell and Russell the 210 pound quarterback leading a strong backfield. Graduation thinned the team but returning lettermen and eight linemen bolster the Cornhuskers as they open October 6 at Ames and play a rugged schedule including Syracuse Missouri Pittsburgh and Army.
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Husky
Nebraska
University of Missouri
Corn Huskers
Faust
Coaptain Blue
Lucus
Munn
Gickie
McMulle
Richards
Zuver
Cora Huskers
Hament
Stason
Nebbesten Videis
Connie Mack and His Scorecard Dominate Athletics Play
Connie Mack and his famed scorecard guide the Athletics as they host the Senators after a Western trip. The skipper signals batters with precise moves, positioning Foxx and Ruel to thwart runners and turn batted balls into outs.
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Connie Mack
Athletics
Eard
Connie Taskid
Elephants
Senators
Mack
Bucky Harris
Foxx
D Harris
Jimmy
Muddy Ruel
Heir
Ruel
Sports Notes on Golf Boxing and Olympic Champions
The piece surveys U S golf club membership and earnings for Walter Hagen, notes Holland's trio of contributions to sport, and references records set by Ray Ewry. It highlights young George Stel at nineteen as a top golf pro, Iowa’s hopes in Miles McLean, and four amateur winners of the U S open. Bobby Pearce, sculler and son of Harry Pearce, is mentioned along with opinions on American boxing speed versus European defense.
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Bobby Pearce
Harry Pearce
Arrangement of Barn Shows Best Stabling for Cows
W A Radford explains dairy barn design with cows facing each other across an 8 foot feed alley and a 12 foot stall span. The plan includes a 16 inch gutter, a four inch lower rear alley floor, and wide alleys for feed and manure carriers in a 46 foot wide stable.
Portable Fireplaces Offer Moveable Warmth and Style
Portable fireplaces provide a low cost alternative to installed flues. They resemble furniture, can be moved between rentals and a permanent home, and fit any decor. Electric coal grates use red glass, lights, and revolving vanes to simulate flickering coals.
Landscaping Proportions For American Colonial Homes
The text argues that American colonial houses with wide porches need ample space and careful landscaping to preserve their artistic lines. It warns against wedging colonial forms between other designs and stresses conservative landscaping to enhance rather than spoil the home’s beauty.
White Pine and Maple Doors Introduce New Panel Design
The door manufacturer unveils a new line with white pine stiles and white maple panels. A hard maple panel development and a low cost standard promise high quality at a reasonable price. White maple veneers, both figured and natural, are chosen for their beauty and texture.
Tints in Brick Architects Discover Beauty in Common Brick
Architects praise common brick as a rough natural unit of burned clay with unique form and color. They claim what architects know now will become widely known across America tomorrow.
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America
Glazing Compound For Bedding And Skyscape Work
A glazing composition used for bedding and glazing skylights conservatories and glass construction. It is described as an elastic durable setting material suitable for tiles floors and walls.
Architectural styles enhance colonial home fronts
The article describes the house built on a small jot creating narrow lines with an elaborate entrance as a departure from straight lines. It notes southern American colonial differs from New England by using generous Grehog and columns to beautify and add comfort and humanity to the design.
Shoulder on Shingles for Self Locking Effect
The text discusses shoulders on shingles that seal slots to close openings in ordinary roofs. It claims this prevents rain and snow from entering and keeps heat from escaping, presenting the design as highly practical for individual shingles and roof insulation.
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