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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1928
Page
10
Jordan Electric Shoppe advertises a Delco lighting plant barely used in three months with 32 volt vacuum attachment motor and two 32-volt motors. The seller promotes bargain pricing for buyers in the light plant market, inviting inquiries at 139 Central.
The past week's evening classes in potato and automobile subjects drew a record turnout with over 50 potato growers from Chappell, Dalton, Gurley, Potter, Lorenzo, and Sidney. The nine potato school sessions totaled 79 attendees. J W Nielsen led the automobile school with county agent Leroy Willey assisting. more adult schools are planned for next year to bring instruction closer to rural communities. The Smith-Hughes vocational school aims to provide practical farming knowledge to help alleviate farm problems.
Senate leaders expect approval of farm relief legislation this week. The bill creates a revolving fund to aid cooperative farm organizations, with Senate and House differences on fund size and scope. Both versions remove the federal farm board appointment process and place the president's appointment under Senate confirmation.
Pupils from the local school, led by commercial teacher Miss Mary Elizabeth Lawless, traveled to Scottsbluff to compete in a commercial contest. Winners include Irwin Henrichs and Mable Emrick in Championship Typewriting, Freda Thompson in Junior Typewriting, Helen Johnson Elizabeth Harr Sabina Morton in Novice Typewriting, Elizabeth Harr Fannabelle Zike Geraldine Kennedy in Novice Shorthand, and Helen Doran Virginia Johnson in Penmanship and Spelling.
Sidney riflemen hold an indoor practice shoot and plan a Thursday meeting at 7 00 p m at the Merchants building Logan county fair grounds Sterling A future invitation is extended to Sterling firemen to compete with Sidney on indoor and outdoor ranges in Sidney Cheyenne county riflemen are urged to brush up contact secretary C W Hornaday or other club officers for information
Ohio senator Willis dies amid a tense contest between Hoover and Willis factions. The campaign featured clashes over delegations and alleged deals to deliver Ohio’s convention and second-choice voting hints. Hoover forces only started campaigning after Theodore E. Burton’s Cleveland speech.
Washington April 2 as of today 215 or under one fifth of 1089 Republican delegates chosen with 545 needed to nominate. Democratic 164 of 1100 chosen with 733 or two thirds required. Republican groups include Lowden Hoover Curtis and pledged/unstated totals across Iowa Missouri Minnesota North Carolina Georgia New Hampshire New York Maine Virginia and others. Democratic groupings include Smith George Reed with delegates from Idaho Minnesota North Dakota Philippines Georgia Missouri and related states.
Jason C. Sparks died Tuesday. noted in Friday's Telegraph as a passing pioneer. Born July 24, 1845 in Indiana, he was one of four sons and five daughters. Survived by one brother and two sisters. At 18 he enlisted in Company E, 11th Town infantry and marched with Sherman to the sea. He received his discharge.
Jason C. Sparks, Civil War veteran, died after a long illness at age 82. Survived by his wife Mrs. J. C. Sparks and five sons and two daughters, plus numerous in laws and grandchildren. Funeral held with American Legion honors at the Sidney Methodist Church following services at the Huntsman home.
Mortimer Smith, a pioneer of the north river country and member of Smith Brothers, died at his Broadwater home. He owned extensive holdings in and around Broadwater including a large cattle ranch adjacent to Broadwater. The town was noted for his contributions to local life and industry.
North Divide residents recount visits and gatherings with relatives from Huntsman Lodge Pole and Sidney. Local trips include shopping to Sterling and a ball meeting in Huntsman. Easter charity ball hosted by Kings Daughters at Hardy Hall on April 9 is announced.
Funeral services were held Monday morning and interment was made in the Broadwater cemetery. Fred Smuth, a brother of the deceased, was called from California and arrived in time to attend the funeral.
War veteran Joseph Schuster died at noon Monday April 2 after a period as a patient at Taylor hospital. He was gassed in World War I and his declining health is attributed to the gas exposure. Schuster, in the country just over a year, is survived by parents and many siblings including sister Anna who works at the hospital. Funeral services will be held at St Patrick's Church Wednesday at 9 am.
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