Gerald,
This is the Nebraska football schedule for 1934. The "Aggies" referred
to the Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science. In 1959,
the name of the university was changed to Kansas Sate. This was the
same year that Iowa Ag College became named Iowa State.
Bill
Gerald & Virginia Edgar wrote:
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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?).
>
> 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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