Nebraskan News Roundup Hits State Bar for 1928 Plan
A batch of bridge bills passes the house and senate and goes to the president. Nebraska Stock Growers set their annual meet for Ogallala June 1, while Wyoming’s Thermopolis gathering runs June 5–6. Gravel finds spark road work near Burr and Humbolt bids cut street costs. Public health nurse Evelyn Nelson begins work in Harlan County under Red Cross, as veteran L B Mittan recalls pioneer days. Montgomery Ward builds Hastings store, slated for July occupancy, with two-story brick and future expansion. Cattle on ranges show mild winter shrinkage and strong health. calf prospects bright. Tree planting urged for every Nebraska schoolyard and an essay contest set with prizes by the Nebraska Nurserymen. An experimental forestry station to aid farmers opens near Halsey.
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House
Senate
Missouri
Rule
Nebraska
Nebraska Stock Growers
Ogallala
Wyoming Association
Thermopolis
R. Hyslop
Burr
D. C. Mittan
Illinois
Kansas Avenue
Second Street
Hastings
Montgomery Ward Company
Allan Davidson
Beatrice
Humbolt
Western
United States Department of Agriculture
Charles W. Taylor
Nebraska Nurserymen’s Association
Forestation
Halsey
Nebraska Growth and Public Health Notes
Nebraskans see population rise from 1 296 372 in 1920 to 1 408 000 on July 1 1928 with US census estimates. Tuberculosis awareness campaign distributes 35 000 pamphlets nationwide funded by Christmas Seal fund. Omaha park expansion urged with a state park for every 100 square miles and new camping grounds proposed near Fremont. Western Union plans a managerial training and printer school in Fremont for 75 pupils with space in the Odd Fellows building.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Bureau of the Census
United States Department of Commerce
Bureau
United States
T. B. Omaha
Christmas Seal Fund
Omaha
C. C. Wiggans
Park Garden Club
National Conference of State Parks
Platte Hills
Fremont
Western Union
Western Union Managerial Training and Simplex
Telegraph Company
Odd Fellows
Main Street
Plattsmouth Bridge to Become Free After August
Plattsmouth banker Henry Schneider, promoter of the Omaha K of T bridge, announces the Platte River crossing at Plattsmouth will be toll-free after August 1. The bridge, built in 1925, was funded with the understanding tolls would end once paid.
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Omaha
King of Trails
Platte River
Plattemouth
Henry Schneider
Plattsmouth
Drastic Policy to Be Enforced by Board
Federal radio commission will enforce tighter frequency adherence for stations. Licenses may be revoked for deviations beyond one half kilocycle under General Order No 7. Commissioner Lafount cites device progress and crowded channels as reasons for stricter control and limited power or wavelength improvements. He supports more equitable station distribution but cites talent and facility gaps in several states.
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Federal Radio Commission
Harold A. Lafount
Utah
Far West
Lafount
Defective Phone Cords May Cause Static
Much of the so called static in a set is due to defective speaker cords. Cords use tinsel strands with fine copper wire and cotton, covered by braid. Broken strands cause scratching sounds when moved, detectable by shaking the cord. Rubber covered tinsel cords prevent the saturation found with silk or cotton braids.
Crystal and Tube Set May Share Aerial This Loomis Radio View
The Loomis Radio college shows a crystal set can share a serial aerial with a tube set. Attach the tube set as normal then wind the crystal antenna wire around the tube antenna lead above its connection. Ensure insulation between wires and make a tight twist of many turns in a three inch space.
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Loomis Radio College
Ndéw Speaker Develops Compact Cone Driver System
Ndéw Speaker unveils a small cone speaker with a 16% inch diameter and a driving system akin to larger models. The device is praised for its natural tone and aims to overcome barriers to high quality sound reproduction.
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Ndéw Speaker
Willie Hoppe Apion
the American Tobacco Co., Inc
Buckingham Palace
Windsor Castle
Washington Scientist
Becau
Gomder
Tess Than Ef van Eacino
Calumet Worlds
Epon Fren
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