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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
13
Bel Uptegrove and B K Bushde announce candidacies for the Republican nomination for state senator in the 27th district subject to April primaries. Both express gratitude for support and pledge to serve Western Nebraska with pro business, district wide advocacy and continued effort in the state legislature.
State Representative James A Rodman of Kimball County Nebraska files in the Republican primaries for re election to the House from district sixty seven. He homesteaded twelve years ago, moved to Kimball and has been a lawyer. Former County Attorney four years and last year a legislator now a Constitutional convention delegate. his record shows active service. A. J Shumway announces candidacy for State Senator from Nebraska district twenty seven, subject to April 20 1920 Republican primary.
CG. W. Johnson of Potter Nebraska declares his candidacy for Senator of the 27th District. He plans to run in the Republican primary on Tuesday April 20 1920 and emphasizes thirty two years residence in the district and familiarity with arid and irrigated areas.
The speaker files for Representative in the 76th District pending Republican and Independent voters approval at the April 20, 1920 primaries. He pledges to oppose rigid blue laws and cement roads for joy riders, defend farmers rights and oppose saloon policies, and support farm collective bargaining while preserving home liberty.
A letter from Louis Brott of Potter Nebraska argues for open grain exchanges and livestock markets to the public. He opposes the constitutional convention's recall and referendum elimination and declares the motto Let the people rule.
J. M. Wilson declares candidacy for the Democratic voters at the primaries to be held on Tuesday April 20 1920. A resident of the district for 35 years he offers services on all public interest problems and is acquainted with both arid and irrigated sections.
M P Kinkaid announces candidacy for Republican renomination for Congress in the Sixth District. He cites his 17 years on irrigation and arid lands, urges enforcement of anti trust laws, argues for fair producer prices, tax relief, and a shift of tax burdens toward war contract profits. He supports Soldiers Four fold Compensation but opposes compulsory military training.
Marshall T. Harrison announces candidacy for State Railway Commissioner on the Republican ticket subject to April primaries. He notes multiple legislature terms and thorough familiarity with railway commission duties. A heavy landowner in western Nebraska, he cites regional needs and pleads for votes.
Sidney Lumber Co advances its progressive image by painting all frame structures of its home establish ment in bright orange with black trim. Improvements include lot filling fence construction and uniform paint schemes for branch yards Peetz Colorado Gurley and Lorenzo Nebraska and trucks to match with firm name on buildings.
Construction progresses on the Campbell Implement Company home under contractor S. R. Sweet. Brick and steel are on site and the foundation nears completion. The white face brick will enhance the structure, which will also house the John Deere Plow Company sales office for Western Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming, moved from Omaha.
The local fire department was summoned to quench a small fire in a fruit cut from the heater at the Burlington yards late Thursday evening. Little damage resulted. Earlier the department tackled a blaze at the Artificial Ice Plant caused by tar in a barrel, with no major damage.
H A Stover announces takeover of A E Treder's plumbing establishment and offers all plumbing and heating repair work in Sidney. Candy sale advertised at 39 cents per pound by Candy Kitchen. Parks Bros Elec Co promotes Sinclair Refining Co tractor. Dr W M Kimpston, dentist, Sidney Nebraska.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Christaan church will meet with Mrs. Tu Sailors Thursday April at 2 30 p m. Study topic The Healing of the Philippines. Mr and Mrs C O Fade received a surprise party last week when about fifteen W M B Club couples visited C M Andrews home. They woke hosts with delight, shared a lunch and enjoyed a jovial evening extending best wishes as guests departed.
D. C. Dimick's warehouse near the Burlington railroad is under construction but delayed due to material shortages. The frame structure, planned as the Altman and Taylor line of implements home, is large enough for a sizable stock of farm machinery and located to support prompt distribution.
Dr. W M Kimpston of Sidney Nebraska hails the local Women's Club for organizing a clean up drive. He challenges men to help with ash garbage and cans, and offers ten dollars as an incentive to the women’s group.
Mrs. Frank Whitlock in Omaha hospital is reported doing nicely. Tully, special auditor, was in Sidney this week handling business affairs. A. E B. Warren and H. C. Hodgkin visited Kimball Tuesday for professional business. Frank Whitelock was in Sterling Wednesday on business. Mr. and Mrs. BE. R. Weeden returned from Central City after a pleasant visit. S Kremer of Lorenzo visited Sidney for business matters. Mann Motor Company unloaded a car load of Ol s mobiles including a new model sedan. Attorney J. H. Wooley of Grand Island visited Sidney Thursday for business and to see friends. Reports on Virgil Marsh in the Methodist hospital at Omaha are encouraging. he hopes to return soon. Mrs. F. S. Stafford and son Winston left Sunday for Fresno California to visit relatives. Larson Music Store released the new Edison record with minimal surface noise. Miss Anna Tipton received a surprise shower from friends including Misses Belle Stafford Fiolen Burke Georgiana Martin and others.
Local note requests the return of a hat seen taken by a party associated with LIVONS after the Kings Daughter's dance. A gift of the own hat to J, Cc is mentioned, urging immediate return or replacement.
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