Nebraska PWA Projects Expand Across State
Nebraska's PWA program reports $41.6 million either spent or planned to be spent on 45 completed and ongoing projects. Major undertakings include the South Omaha bridge, Platte Valley and Loup River public power districts, plus numerous sewer, water, and school projects. Additional work includes new bridges, water systems, and a Columbus sewer plan with a disposal plant pending federal approval.
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PWA
South Omaha
Platte ‘Valley
Loup River
Kearney
Palmyra
Lincoln Water ‘Purification
Ashland
Pla
Sheridan ‘County
Keith County
Valley
Columbus
Nebraska Corn Prospects Look Bright Across State
State and federal statistician A. E. Anderson reports Nebraska corn prospects are best among states from Nebraska to Washington. He notes May rains created ideal soil, with much corn planted recently and 66 percent in the ground by June 8, predicting near total planting if dry weather continues.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Washington
Anderson
Federal Crop Reporting Board
Here
Iowa
Oratorial Munitions Prompt Campaign Doubt
In a tense exchange, Senator Sorg uin assures an ally there will be no major dinging in the next campaign. He claims his constituents are wary and wary of anything labeled softer than trickbats.
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Sorguin
SKY SPINNING RUNAWAY BALLOON BANTER
Two whimsical lines feature a dialogue between a skyward balloon and a hockey player. The balloon jokes about envy of the sport while the player responds with a playful sense of being up in the air.
Campbells Adopt French Baby for Language Grasp
Capper's Weekly notes the Campbells adopt a French baby and plan to take lessons in French at their age to understand the child's early speech. The quirky domestic detail reflects family life and cross language curiosity.
Campaign promises blur into prophecy after elections
Senator Sorghum notes that post election actions resemble prophecies more than promises, acknowledging limits and allowances in what can be achieved once a campaign ends. He stresses practical constraints shape governance beyond campaigning.
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Sorghum
All There Laughs On Bill's Poor Work Ethic
The exchange jokes about Bills habitual failure to apply himself and his frequent loan requests. One speaker notes Bill applies for a loan weekly, highlighting his consistent inconsistency and dependence.
Too Bad Kathryn Mr Psuiear Artist Note
Fragmentary OCR text shows an artist named Kathryn and an unclear remark about a person or work. The readable portion mentions Kathryn and an artist identity with stray punctuation and garbled words.
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Kathryn
Mr. Psuiear
Artist
Sheep in Himalaya Runs 45 MPH Believed Found
Humorous item notes a sheep discovered in the Himalaya mountains that can run at forty five miles per hour. A light quip follows about Mary and her husband needing a lamb like that to keep up with modern times.
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Mary
Himalaya
Dismounted Rider Shares Accident Injuries
A brief quote recalls a Sunday riding incident where the speaker fell first on their hand and then on their feet, resulting in an arm sling. The tale highlights a mishap during a ride and the subsequent injury.
Objection Over Smoking In Office Sparks Laugh
A London humor piece depicts an employer objecting to smoking in his office asking if the last employer allowed it. The typist replies that smoking was allowed briefly then banned due to ash on the suit.
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London
Mysterious Walking Stick Carries Unknown Owner
A sharply worded exchange reveals a walking stick with a handle bearing the name Eric Johnson. Neither speaker knows him, but the clue points to a hidden owner connected to the mystery.
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Eric Johnson
Mature Figure Cape Sleeve Dress Pattern for Ladies
Fashion notes describe a cape sleeve dress suited to mature figures with front raglan-style cape shaping and back yoke. A small bow accents the bodice. skirts are well cut. Good for flower prints, solids, or lawn. patterns offered in sizes 16 to 44 with fabric yardage listed. Send 15 cents and order to Sewing Circle Pattern Department in New York with name address style number and size.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Eighteenth Street
New York
Figure It Yourself Heir Faces Big Shoes in Business
A father notes his son and heir has joined the business but needs time to grow into the role. He emphasizes that the son will need a much larger head to fill his shoes, implying the challenge of living up to the father's legacy.
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Mae
Positive Identification in Chelsea Record
A terse exchange hints at a domestic dispute or miscommunication with a man claiming marriage as identification. The fragment mentions payroll and bandit terms, implying a crime or confrontation under a Chelsea Record item.
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Chelsea Record
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New Public Works Program
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OUR Comic
Finney
Ted O'Loughlin
Western Paper Unies
Heinz Oi'd
Loike
Tod
Osborne
Western Mewspaper Union
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