Thanks! I would never have guessed that old as there were 6 home games - their
A.D. must have done a good job of getting most the games @ Lincoln rather than
'home & home'. As an Iowa grad I'm more up on Big 10 skeds. Also the blotter
is in remarkable condition (I suspect a Cornhusker fan put in a scrapbook 70+
yrs ago)
Not surprised that Q passenger promotional efforts were right on top of things
back in the 30's with "creative" traffic as they called it.
Gerald
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From: rkeil6721@hotmail.com
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:51:33 -0600
Subject: RE: [CBQ] Help with dating BR blotter
Okay, I'm not a Cornhusker fan, I just live here! The year was 1934, they went
6-3
Ricky Keil
Bellevue, NE
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> Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:42:59 -0600
> Subject: [CBQ] Help with dating BR blotter
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> I acquired a small red/black/cream blotter issued by the Burlington to
> promote U. of Nebraska home football game traffic from Omaha to Lincoln. It's
> undated but the Cornhusker schedule for the year is shown. Obviously it has
> to 1969 or earlier, I'm guessing the 1950's as they have six home games (much
> earlier than the 50's would make it unlikely to have than many home games in
> then more limited seasons). So help me Cornhusker fans!
>
> Sept 29 Wyoming; Oct 13 Iowa; Oct 27 Ames*; Nov 10 Pittsburgh; Nov. 24
> Missouri; Nov 29 Kansas Aggies*
>
> *"Ames" of course would be Iowa State but apparently U of Neb or the Q did
> not want fans to be confused with 'Iowa'. Also Kansas had 'Aggies' added (to
> differentiate from K State?).
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> Fare was $1.50 for a round-trip with all trains leaving Omaha @ 12:15, a stop
> @ So. Omaha @ 12:25 & arrival @ Lincoln @ 1:30. it's also noted: "A more
> complete & diversified lunch & beverage service enroute". Also, "Return
> leaving about 30 minutes after the game"
>
> Anyone ever ride these Football Specials? Tks! Gerald
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