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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1925
Page
5
A soaking rain cooled the week in this region as flu illness spreads and community members aid one another. Social and church events are planned, with special Easter music and club meetings noted. several local residents travel to nearby towns for errands, visits, and dental work, while a government update outlines summer duties and upcoming county appearances by Representative Robert G. Simmons across multiple counties.
Severe wind storm hits Prewitt reservoir with waters high over the dam. Engineer Robert J. Wright and crew labored to guard the structure as breakers threatened the dam. Winds shifted from the north in the afternoon reducing damage. Sterling Advocate reports the incident.
Detroit reports that the Dodge brothers widow owned auto plant was sold to a New York banker syndicate led by Dillon Read Co for cash likely between 175 million and 200 million. John Ballantyne represented the Dodge family in negotiations. The new owners plan no immediate changes. the deal may spark a planned 500 million auto merger including Packard Hupmobile and Briggs, rivaling General Motors.
Osborne Wood, son of Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, returns to the United States from Spain to start over. A naval officer aboard the Weat Chetac says Wood was wealthy, but Wood admits gambling in Europe and regrets the notoriety, insisting he has money left and plans to travel to California. He accepts personal fault and defends his father while denying writing bad checks.
Miriam A. Ferguson signed the amnesty for her husband James Ferguson at the Texas Governor’s Office restoring his full citizenship and eligibility to hold office. The move follows his removal from the governorship in 1917 amid malfeasance accusations, with expectations he may seek a U.S. Senate seat.
The Yaroslav District Court on Wednesday annulled the contract with Westinghouse Air Brake Co covering the operation of its local factory.
The annual struggle between beet growers and Great Western Sugar yields to a compromise as farmers agree to sign their 1925 contracts in Denver Colorado.
Miss Emma Morrow is home ill with the flu this week. Mr and Mrs Jake Eckert welcome a baby boy born April 1. Ed Morrow called on James Sullivan Thursday. Mannie Kreader Harold Bovee and Maynard Mayer spent Sunday at John Bartling ranch. Lon Slama weekends with home folks near Potter. Mrs Frank Weigand on sick list. Jake Eckert dehorned cattle Saturday. Colman Kreader Harold Bovee Maynard Mayer visited Paul Morrow Sunday evening. J C Kreader and Rex Rogers on a business trip to Sidney Monday. Mr and Mrs Weigand called at Dan Floris home Saturday. J E Jenson Dalton caller on Dennis Walsh business trip to Dalton Saturday. James McQuellan supper with J M Kreader Thursday. Mr and Mrs Frank Weigand and children supper at J B Morrow home Sunday. Lon Slama and Rex Rogers trip to Dalton Friday. Mrs J E Morrow called on Mrs Mann Tuesday. James Sullivan and children motored to Dalton Friday losing one wheel but Ford returned home.
Congressman Simmons plans a three week stay in Washington followed by a tour of Nebraska, visiting each county in the Sixth district to hear public input on national legislation. He aims to study farm tax railroad and tariff issues during the recess using Congress facilities for a thorough briefing.
Bushnell Record reports A W Craigie manager of Bushnell Lumber company attended a district meeting of yard managers at Sidney last Wednesday evening. Advertising was the theme and the series in the Record met with general approval for subject matter and typography.
The town of Potter recorded a Saturday produce sale totaling more than 800 dollars. An estimate shows over two thousand dozens of eggs with cream and butter included, contributing to farmer income from sales both Friday and Saturday.
Be photographed this year on your birthday at Phelps Studio. Plate glass for windshields and sedan doors installed at Hahler Garage. 1% ton truck with pneumatic tires in perfect condition, cheap. Superior model Chevrolet touring. -A. S. Hardy.
The King's Daughters charity event will be held Easter Monday April 13 at Hardy's Hall with Grabili's Merrymakers providing the music for an afternoon fundraiser.
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