Lincoln and area notes of farm sales church work and crime
A four hundred acre farm near Cambridge sold for 14000 dollars to James Staley. The Steele City Presbyterian church was completed and dedicated. The Ante lope county fair reported strong finances and exhibits. A Lincoln boy caused a small blaze with matches but no damage. The fall term of the supreme court opened with judges present. North Platte river bridge bids set for October 10 near Hershey priced around 60000. Lincoln school enrollment expected to rise above 11599 on first day with annexed districts contributing 1300 pupils. About 85 carloads of live poultry shipped from Falls City to Chicago New York and Boston. A 16 year old Willie Boles from Terral Texas was caught placing rocks on a Grand Island freight track while intending to board. Construction began on Falls City Rivoli theater with a 30690 contract exclusive of services. A prize springer spaniel Clarion Chum died at Schuyler. Capitol plaster walls may be replaced with marble panels. Paroled Charles Wentz after over five years for falsifying bank books. Hog cholera blamed for losses in Marshall county Kansas. Harold Parker, 21, electrocuted in Omaha climbing a pole to adjust a light.
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Cambridge
Hiram Cast
James Staley
Steele City
Antelope County
James Fine
Lincoln
Supreme Court
Ioss
F. B. Good
W. HH. Thompson
William B. Rose
James QR. Dean
George A. Day
George A. Eberlyn
North Jatte
North Platte River
Hershey
Roy Cochran
Lincoln County
M. C. Lesler
University Place
Bethany
Falls City
Chicago
New York
Boston
Nebraska
Willie Bolea
Terral
Tex
Union Pacific
Grand Island
Boles
Rivoli
Bohrer Brothers Contractors
Falls City Theater Realty Company
Tony Schroedl
A. J. Weaver
B. K. Baker
George O. Monroe
Calvin Bard
Omaha
Bard
State Capitol
Capitol Commission
Charles Wentz
Aurora
State Pardon Board
Taylor
Holdrege
Kas
Harold Parker
Ak Sar Ben 1927 Fall Festival Arrives in Omaha Week
Ak-Sar-Ben announces the 1927 Fall Festival in Omaha from September 21 to October 1 with national days for Bohemian Italian Danish German Swedish Irish Polish Serb and Lithuanian communities plus All American programs and a Harvest Festival Costume Carnival at City Auditorium. Dodge County jail upgrades aim to make the Dodge Prison burglar-proof after Hugh Hearn escape.
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Omaha
Samson
Quivera
Poland
Lithuania
Ak-Sar-Ben
Middle West
City
Dodge Prison
Fremont
Dodge Courty
Hugh Hearn
Neligh Farmer Trials Tobacco Cultivation
Neligh farmer Harry Thiessen plants a small tobacco plot south of his home and finds the crop thriving with leaves reaching forty inches, clean and unbroken along the edges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neligh
Harry Thiessen
Death of long known Winnebago chief Henry DeCora aged 73
Henry DeCora, 73, a prominent Winnebago Indian figure who migrated from Wisconsin with his tribe in the 1860s, was found dead in his bed at his home near Winnebago. Authorities say death occurred in his sleep after a period of good health.
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Winnebago
Henry DeCora
Wisconsin
Snakes Captured After Grading North of Fairbury
George Wendorff and Carl Smith killed three large rattlesnakes and captured twelve young ones while grading north of Fairbury. They preserved the reptiles in a large jar using alcohol they bought at Western.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
George Wendorff
Carl Smith
Fairbury
Western
Farmer John Zopf Wins 77 Prizes at Webster County Fair
John Zopf, a Plainview Community farmer near Bladen, collected 77 prizes in farm products at the Webster County Fair, highlighting his standout showing at the county event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cloud
John Zopf
Plainview
Bladen
Webster County
Corn Crops No Longer in Danger from Frost
Local farmers report that most southern wage county corn acres are out of frost danger after eight hot days. Ears are maturing well, husks in good condition, grain plump and large. Stalks mostly green but ears drying and filling nicely across many fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage
Wage County
Norfolk Editor Suffering Stroke at Home
Norfolk editor W N Weekes 72 a longtime Nebraska newspaperman suffered a paralysis stroke Thursday after returning home from work at the Norfolk Press. His condition was reported worse Friday. Weekes and his wife Marie run the paper and he leads state and district editorial groups including serving as president of the N KE N Editorial Assn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
W. N.weekes
Nebraska
Male
Crete Woman's Club Opens Year With Notable Meeting
The Crete Woman's club held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. Robb Douglas home. A large attendance from nearby towns joined to hear Oak land state president Mrs Will Minner and fourth district president Mrs A F Nuquist. The Douglas rooms were decorated with gerdev towers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Six Good Points of Right Driving
The American Automobile Association president posed a question to seven traffic experts and learned six core traits of good driving. Self control, car condition, speed suited to road, respect for others, pedestrian safety, and constant vigilance are emphasized to reduce accidents and focus on responsibility over new laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Henry
American Automobile Association
Fred H. Caley
Cleveland Automobile Club
Caley
Ping Bodie Dynamo of Coast League Sluggers
Ping Bodie rose from San Francisco sand lots to Coast league fame in 1909 elected to the Chicago White Sox in 1911 and 1915. He set a Coast league home run record with 32 while with the Seals and later returned to the big leagues with Vernon before rejoining the Seals in later years. He remained a vigorous outfielder and batter known for hustling play and old‑school ferocity.
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Ping Bodie
San Francisco
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Seals
Ping
Vernon
The
Post Office Department Expands Auto Fleet in 1925
The Post Office reports 6,982 government owned automobiles and a rural route system serving 31 million people. Air mail in 1925 covered 2,500,000 miles with 14,145,640 letters carried. Rural carriers operated 45,514 routes, totaling over 337 million annual miles and daily 1,234,153 miles.
Northwestern Faces Rebuilding Under Hanley After Varsity Losses
Coach Dick Hanley enters the season with one of the toughest schedules and must replace stars Ralph O Baker and Bob Johnson who graduate. Aces Vic Gustafson and Tiny Lewis lead a strong backfield alongside Walter Holmer as shapers of Northwestern’s offense. George Levison shifts to quarterback with aim to stabilize the line and passing game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Hanley
Northwestern
Ralph O Baker
Bob Johnson
Wildcats
Baker
Johnson
Paul Griffith
Ade Schumacher
James Solheim
Otto Siebenmann
Hanley
Tkely
Vic Gustafson
Leland
Tiny) Lewis
Gustafson
Leland Lewis
Walter Holmer
Purple
George
Yatz) Levison
Practical Car Lessons For Family Driving On Sunday
A family outing ends with a near miss when Baby Bob Brown falls from the car after opening the door as they travel away from home. The incident reinforces the lesson that a back seat driver can prevent losing a child on trips.
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Brown
Scout Charley Hickman Praises New Mack Star
Indians scout Charley Hickman says Atlanta bought one of the top minor league outfielders in Mule Haas. Haas, praised for fielding, was priced out by Atlanta. Bruno Haas, Bruno Haas? mislinked, enters discussion of minor league paths. Bert Nieheff, managing the Crackers, expects Haas to become a Mack regular next season.
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Charley Hickman
Mack
Cleveland Indians
Athletics
Mule” Haas
Atlanta Crackers
Hickman
Haas
Indians
Atlanta
Kinas
Bruno Haas
Pirates
Bucs
Birmingham
Green
Bert Nieheff
Phileas
Crackers
Officials Get More Work On New Football Rules
A noted official comments on football rule changes saying they may complicate officiating. He warns against excessive stoppages and notes past basketball interruptions from referees’ whistles should not occur in football.
Automobile Notes Warn Against Speeding and Hazardous Driving
A California State Automobile Association advisory notes a wet rug or blanket aids gasoline fire fighting and warns that speed and sharp corners endanger drivers. The piece mentions a motorist hurt fleeing a prior accident and hints at fatal outcomes.
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California State Automobile Association
Flares of Excitement at Dartmouth Kickoff
Dartmouth coach Jess Hawley notes potential excitement this fall with a possible use of the lateral pass after kickoff. He says removing the penalty would let teams risk a long return, forcing defenders to guard the entire field and complicate stopping a score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Hawley
Dartmouth
Hawley
Umpire Helps Needy Baseball Player Return to College
An Attleboro Mass official, Dr Justin J McCarthy, aided a young pitcher outfielder facing funds shortage by coordinating with a wealthy friend to finance his college return. Other players hail the gesture as a possible Santa Claus moment.
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Attleboro
Mass
Amps
Jewish Pitcher Jack Levy Purchased by New York Giants
Signs photo of Jack Leroy Levy a Jewish pitcher for Charlotte New York team was bought by the New York Giants for about 10000 dollars. Levy has been excelling in the South and is hailed as one of the brightest young hurlers produced in years.
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Jack Leroy Levy
Charlotte
N. Y
Jum Ale
Gran
New York Giants
Levy
South
Radio Operator Loses Station When in Haste
An observation on how hurried tuning causes radio operators to miss stations beyond their range. It notes errors like assuming silence means no signal and highlights the need to wait through announcer standbys to catch distant broadcasts.
Iowa Line Features Two 240-Pound Sophomores This Fall
Iowa's line leans heavy with two 240 pound sophomores eligible for fall action. The tackle to tackle move will leave the unit averaging about 222 pounds. Captain Spike Nelson stands at right tackle while Center Dick Brown weighs around 200 pounds. Tubby Chatterton, last fall's guard, weighs 230.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
University of Iowa
Wal
Spike” Nelson
Dick Brown
Chatterton
Suard
Speaker Troubles on Old Sets and Remedies
The article explains common speaker problems in vintage sets. Faults blamed on the loud speaker and its connections can cause poor operation. Remedies include correct positive wiring, tightening or repositioning gaskets, and aligning the diaphragm for better reception.
Interesting Squirts of Sport Across Various Spots
The clippings note golf and boxing are little known in Russia while Spain expands greyhound racing. Stanford to name a captain at season start 1927. women only golf clubs planned in Chetreit Chicago New York. Willie Hitchie makes a comeback signaling reading habits. Bobby Jones misses one major title the British amateur. Dempsey Tunney fights may lead to tour like Langford Jeanette. Yale and Maine gridiron to meet after 12 years. Coach Lou Young plans Penn huddle. Tom Edwards joins Detroit police. Elsie Jancohsen sets 100 meter breast world record 1 26. Abel Avonkin joins boxing ranks. University of Michigan stadium costs cited.
Right Principles for Home Life in 1927 Advice
A column from 1927 urges homes to embrace simplicity and frugality. It warns against patenting excess, promotes modest entertainment, and encourages freely sharing what one has with friends without apology or explanation. The message underscores living within means and straightforward social hospitality.
Seasonable Dishes from a Home Cook Book
A collection of practical recipes for lunches and desserts. Includes spiced tomato soup with pimento and potato, olives stuffed with anchovies, water melon cocktail, banana fluff, cottage cheese with currants, frozen cheese with figs, muskmelons with lemon sauce, and several salads and sandwiches suitable for light meals and outings.
Parlor Visit Prompted Burglar Question in Lodging
Tillie Clinger recalls asking to entertain guests at a stranger’s lodging. The landlady replied yes but warned to be sure the guest is not a burglar. This remark is noted in the Dalles News.
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Tillie Clinger
Mirror fashion note from sixteenth century dress lore
A historical fragment notes that in the sixteenth century a lady wore a breast mirror as part of full dress. The object was oval, about four inches in size, and served as a decorative accessory mentioned in period attire.
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Curreen
Women of Saline Plan Federation
Detroit Laboratory
Dick Haniey
Bill Brown
Brownies
Baby Bobby
Automobile
Bobby Jones
Great Britain
Spain
Russia
Stanford University
Chetreit
Willie Hitchie
Sam Langford
Joe Jeanette
Young Awful
Guy Woodsis
Clarence J. Pinkston
Stanford
Detroit A. C
Yale
Maine
Lou Young
Pennsylvania
Jess Sweetser
Watts Gunn
Tom Edwards
University of Michigan
Detroit, Police Department
Dutch Conner
Lew Ehitingps
Shire Sil Stir
New York University
Bergen
Elsie Jancohbsen
Denark
AbelAvonkin
Camden
Atl Delta College
Siowing
Sn Ie Hee
Western Newspaper Union
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