Social life in official Washington details from a new first-hand observer
The writer recalls calling etiquette for official circles, noting how women visit with over 700 potential contacts, the divisions of at home days, and the White House receptions for diplomats. She praises First Lady Mrs. Coolidge for warmth, observes fashion trends, and mentions the cancelled Congressional reception during mourning for Mr. Wilson, with plans for Mrs. Coolidge's musicales.
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Washington
Congressional
Lst
Coolidge
Senate
Supreme Court
Cabinet
House
Mrs. Norris
Congress
White House
Mr. Wilson
What Sort of Corn Is It Safe to Plant
County Agent Willey explains choosing corn types based on local frost dates and maturities. He notes Lodge Pole, Bridgeport, and Kimball have different frost-free periods and frost histories, advising partial planting of unadapted larger sorts to reduce risk.
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Willey
Cheyenne
Cheyenne County
Lodge Pole
Bridgeport
Kimball
No Senior Play This Year In Sidney
Principal Liebendorfer announces the annual senior play is canceled due to multiple entertainments in Sidney this month. The chosen play Peg O' My Heart was not staged as May 1 would not allow adequate preparation. With two prior productions this year many seniors had roles, so the decision was made to abandon the production.
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Sidney
Supt
Liebendorfer
Fruit Sale by Presbyterian Circle at Leonard's Grocery
The Presbyterian circle sponsors a fruit sale on Saturday April 19 at Leonard's grocery. Proceeds support church activities and community programs.
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Presbyterian Circle
Leonard's Grocery
Studebaker Sets 168 Hour Florida Run Record
A Studebaker light six completed a 168 hour nonstop run in Tampa covering 3101 miles with 18 drivers. Actual driving time was 147 hours, fuel economy reached 21 mpg, and oil usage exceeded 300 miles per quart. The owner Monroe Lasarus logged 68,000 miles on a daily newspaper route before the record run.
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Tampa
Fla
Studebaker
Monroe Lasarus
Tampa Daily Times
Daily Express
Peninsular Motors
Record of Unmatched Southward Flight Achievement
In excellent running condition at the end of the non stop flight the record is said to have never before been approached in the south.
Frances Willard Union April Meeting Highlights
Frances Willard union met at Mrs A A Rudd home for its April gathering. An 8 o clock lunch followed by a brief program featured talks by husbands acting as honorary members, Mrs Olney of Dalton spoke, and Mr Chesebro discussed hygiene and child welfare. Mr Perse and Mr Kahl spoke on citizenship, Miss Reena Fuller read, and Mrs Kahl read A Message to Garcia. Next meeting to be at Mrs Shoemaker home April 18 at 7 30.
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Frances Willard Union
A A. Rudd
Olney
Dalton
Chesebro
Perse
Kahl
Reena Fuller
Card of Thanks Encourages Union Local 4 Membership
The writer thanks neighbors and friends of the Farmers Union Local for kindness during illness. He urges joining Bunker Hill Local 4, calling the local a friend in deed in sickness or other misfortune.
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Farmers Union Local
Bunker Hill
Sidney Declamatory Contest Winners Recognized at Bridgeport
The Sidney high school declamatory contest at Bridgeport last Friday drew fifteen contestants from Bridgeport, Sidney, Oshkosh, Dalton and Lewellen. Top two in each class advance to the district contest on April 18 likely in Scottsbluff. Gladys Zimmer earned a top dramatics place, Kenneth Thompson a top humorous finish, and James Daugherty was chosen delegate in oratorical.
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Sidney High School
Bridgeport
Sidney
Oshkosh
Dalton
Lewellen
Scottsbluff
Gladys Zimmer
Kenneth Thompson
James Daugherty
May Ball by St Patrick's Parish
The Ladies of St Patrick's Parish host a May Ball at St Patrick's Auditorium on Thursday May 1 featuring a fancy work booth dinner and dance for attendees.
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ST. Patrick’s Parish
ST. Patrick’s Auditorium
May Ball at St Patrick's Auditorium
The Ladies of St Patrick's announce a May Ball on May 1 at St Patrick's Auditorium featuring a fancy work booth a dance and a dinner for attendees.
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Ness
Mallory
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Florida
Sidney HE
Ladies of
St. Patrick’s
Patrick’s Auditorium
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Childs Eaton
Ana
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