Lincoln County Officials and Villains in Transit
Sheriff Berthe escorted A B Allen former Lincoln county clerk to Lincoln for transfer to the penitentiary. Sam Souder former Lincoln county treasurer appeals supreme court to overturn a 15 to 20 year sentence for arson and remains in prison. Bob Breakey leader of the Lodge Pole band rents the Voeika house on the Lincoln highway and will move this week while continuing work for Larson Music in Sidney.
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Berthe
A. 8
Allen
Lincoln County
Lincoln
Sam Souder
Noth Platte
Supreme Court
Bob Breakey
Lodge Pole
Voeika
Lincoln Highway
Mr. Breakey
Larson Music Store
Sidney
Todge Pole
Lodge Pole Express
Father Heinen Arrives as Kimball Parish Priest
The Rev L Heinen arrived in Kimball Sunday morning from Sidney to begin work as resident priest at Kimball Catholic Church. Formerly at Oshkosh, he will reside temporarily at the Thomas Campbell home as he settles into the community. The marriage of Herbert H Westerhoff and Miss Helen Johnson was celebrated in Julesburg Colorado last Friday. The couple, joined by Mr and Mrs Maurice Gamble, will reside on a Weyerts area farm. Miss Johnson is Gus Johnson’s daughter and taught in the Chichester district south east of Dalton. Westerhoff, the second son of Mr and Mrs J W Westerhoff, is among local young people. Mrs Westerhoff will complete her current teaching term.
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Father L. Heinen
Kimball
Sidney
Kimball Catholic Church
Oshkosh
Jose Father Heinen
Thomas Campbell
Kimball Observer
Julesburg
Colo
Herbert H. Westerhhoff
Helen Johnson
Colorado City
Maurice Gamble
Gus Johnson
Dannebrog
Nebr
Chichester
Dalton
J. W. Westerhoff
Weyerts
Local firm to begin Lincoln highway north of rail line
Co J Hysham and F W Fensler of Grand Island arrived at Lodge Pole with their construction gear to start the Lincoln highway project north of the Union Pacific railroad. They report they have equipment and supplies, will hire local labor, and are buying from area merchants as they prepare to begin work.
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J. Hysham
F. W. Fensler
Grand Island
Union Pacific
Lodge Pole
Lodge Pole Express
Lincoln County Eyes State Aid Bridge North Platte River
Lincoln County commissioners at a recent meeting considered a state aid bridge over the North Platte River north of Hershey. Estimated cost stands at 50,000 with material options concrete or steel. The county pledges to cover half the expense. Bonds for the Hershey bridge totaling 25,000 have been voted to meet Lincoln County’s half.
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Lincoln County
North Platte River
Hershey
Anc
North Platte Tribune
Postal route changes extend service on Lodge Pole
Beginning Tuesday April 1 daily service is added to Motor Route A of Lodge Pole and Low Miller expands to all patrons. Lloyd Lehmkuhl becomes temporary carrier on Route B under Postmaster S H Wolfe until examination in Sidney. regular carrier awaits appointment. Route B delivery now on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
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Lodge Pole
Lloyd Lehmkuhl
S. H. Wolfe
Sidney
Lodge Pole Express
Man Commits Suicide in Morrill Japanese Rooming House
G Matsui, a 63 year old Japanese immigrant, hanged himself Tuesday at Morrill in a Japanese rooming house. Suffering a nine year old injury and declining health, he used a small rope with two loops, tying it to a furnace pipe. He had no relatives in America.
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G. Matsui
Morrill
America
Torrington Schools Admitted to North Central Association
Torrington city schools in Wyoming gained admission to the North Central association, placing the district in the first rank and enabling graduates to enter any college within the association, which covers fourteen states.
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Torrington
Wyo
North Central Association
Citizens Organize Good Fellowship Club in Chappel
Citizens of Chappell formed a Good Fellowship club on Monday of last week with sixty four members. The group aims to boost the prosperity of Chappel.
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Chappell
Eye injury ends in removal after wagon accident
John Hull of north of Chappell suffered a serious accident last week when a six teen penny nail flew back and struck his eye. He required hospital care in Cheyenne Wyoming where doctors advised removal of the eyeball. He was accompanied by his wife and son.
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John Hull
Chappell
Cheyenne
Wyo
Hog Attack Wounds Mrs. Bird in Oshkosh
An infuriated hog attacked Mrs. E. Bird of Oshkosh Monday of last week while she tended to piglets, injuring her clothing and causing painful wounds. Her son arrived in time to prevent further harm.
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E. Bird
Oshkosh
Boy 10 Is Attacked By Loose Dog Near Scottsbluff
Fred Mills Jr. aged 10, living west of Scottsbluff, was savagely bitten by a dog as he passed the owners' home. He sustained severe lacerations and nearly died. Neighbors intervened, pulling the dog away. The animal was chained by day and allowed to roam at night.
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Fred Mills, Jr
Scottsbluff
Fred Mills
Cowan Construction Wins Canal Gate Contract in Bayard Area
Cowan Construction of Scottsbluff secured a U S reclamation service contract to install headgates and drops on the government canal north of Bayard. Work begins around April 1 and will run for several months.
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Cowan Construction Company of
Scottsbluff
U. S.‘ Reclamation Service
Government Canal
Bayard
Hendersons Die Within Minutes in Two States
C H Henderson formerly of Sioux County and now of Scottsbluff died at Alliance hospital Monday March 24. His brother Frank Henderson died at his Red Cloud home Nebraska about the same time. C H Henderson was a store keeper in Scottsbluff.
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C. H. Henderson
Sioux County
Scottsbluff
Alliance Hospital
Frank Henderson
Red Cloud
Nebr
Additions Planned for Scottsbluff Country Club Golf Course
Additions to the Scottsbluff country club golf course will be made as soon as weather permits, expanding the course to eighteen holes. The project reflects plans to improve facilities and extend play options for members.
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Scottsbluff Country Club
Memphis firm Praises North Platte Valley Potatoes
A Memphis firm, after receiving a shipment of North Platte valley potatoes grown by C. C. Parish of Minatare, writes that the lot was the best car of potatoes they had ever handled, of good grade and quality, and they will place future orders for North Platte valley potatoes.
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Memphis, Tenn
North Patte Valley
C. C. Parish
Minatare
North Platte Valley
Security State Bank of McGrew Transferred to Banking Department
The Security State Bank of McGrew was turned over to the banking department last Wednesday.
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Security State Bank of
Trapper Aids Wolf Pup Capture In Wyoming Area
U S Biological Survey directs trapper Charles Freel to capture a den of wolf pups alive and retain them until fall when sent to Washington. He will seek the wolves and aim to place them in a state pen until they reach several months old. Big Foot is the lone wolf nearby with a small pack in Pumpkin Buttes resurging from outside. George Ostrum cites their trail. two years ago Hanson killed all Pumpkin Butte wolves, including the famed white female that preyed on flocks and herds for 15 years.
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Charles Freel
U. S. Biological Survey
Washington
Mr. Freel
Pumpkin Buttes
George Ostrum
Pumpkin Butte Country
Hanson
Giliette
Wya
Mitchell man patents cantilever windmill invention
J H Wilson of Mitchell received a patent last week for a cantilever windmill that eliminates gears of older mills. Roy Moore of Mitchell finances Wilson for manufacturing the new device.
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J. H. Wilson
Mitchell
Roy Moore
Mr. Wilson
Lodge Pole Seeks Blacksmith for Village Growth
The village of Lodge Pole is actively seeking a blacksmith as the commercial club accelerates efforts to attract skilled trades to bolster local commerce and community needs.
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Lodge Pole
Woman Burned When Coal Oil Ignites In Stove
Audry Elquest of Torrington Wyoming was badly burned on her face and hands last Monday after she threw coal oil onto hot coals in a heating stove. The gas burst into flames but the burns were not severe and she escaped with her life.
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Audry Elquest
Torrington
Wyo
Gering Boys Head to Cheyenne to Enlist in Navy
Several Gering boys recently left for Cheyenne Wyoming to enlist in the U S navy. The departure reflects local support for naval service amid national mobilization.
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Gering
Cheyenne, Wyo
U. S. Navy
Farmers complain 1923 wages high in Nebraska
Nebraska farmers report higher 1923 labor costs than 1922 or 1921 with board. Average monthly with board 33.18 dollars and without board 46.91. Day wages for harvest labor with board 2.45, and non harvest 1.93. Farmers warn wage rises may deter planting and attract outside contractors.
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Nebraska
Denver Deadwood highway idea revived by Alliance editors
Alliance and Sidney business leaders press a revived Denver to Deadwood trail linking Denver Fort Morgan Brush Sterling Sidney Dalto n Bridgeport Angora Alliance Chadron Hot Springs Rapid City Deadwood. They note tourism potential and plan improvements, with work slated between Alliante and Bridgeport this summer and Chadron Hot Springs soon after.
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North Star
Sidney Men
Denver
Deadwood
West
Black Hills
Rocky Mountains
Fort Morgan
Brush
Sterling
Sidney
Dalton
Bridgeport
Angora
Alliance
Chadron
Hot Springs
Rapid City
Alliante
Colorado
Mountains
Rockies
Broadwater Store Robbers in Jail
Roy Sanks and Will Twist, both of Sidney, were arrested Saturday by Sheriff Ernest IL. Davis for breaking and entering the Bruner Bros Broadwater store on January 14 and taking merchandise. They were jailed in Bridgeport County jail on $1,000 bonds. Sanks could not post bail, Twist posted bond and is to appear tomorrow.
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Roy Sanks
Will Twist
Sidney
Ernest IL. Davis
Bruner Bros
Broadwater
Davis
Ders
Harry M. Marquis
Lanks
Twist
Bridgeport News-Blade
Logan County Launches Plant a Tree Campaign Initiative
Logan County Colorado along with civic boards discusses a Plant a Tree campaign to boost tree planting across communities. The effort prioritizes urban shade, wildlife habitat, and public beautification through coordinated county actions and endorsements.
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Logan County
Colorado
Sterling National Bank Closure Reported Last Week
The First National bank of Sterling failed to open last Thursday with doors closed by directors and Roy E. Smith in charge. Shrinkage followed rumors about the bank’s condition, deposits fell about 200000 in three months, and December 31 deposits were 220226 presumably down to 700000 at closing. reorganization plans were under way but unlikely to save the bank. Deposits within the city and state totaling 24000 are covered by 25000 in surety bonds. The bank, formed November 29, 1900, has served the community over twenty three years.
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First National Bank of Sterling
National Bank
Roy E. Smith
First National
First National Bank
Variety in Vegetables and Creative Preparations
A Nebraska agricultural note emphasizes variety in vegetables and their preparation. It cites seasons and diverse recipes for spinach and tomatoes, encouraging alternatives to avoid monotony and to keep meals interesting throughout the year.
Training for year round veggie variety in the home
The text urges careful planning to provide a full year of vegetables and fruits for a family. It emphasizes good management and personal training to eat all kinds of vegetables, noting this effort will keep everyone healthy, happy, and attractive.
Tuberculosis Infections in Cattle Linked to Exhibits
A US Department of Agriculture report notes persistent bovine tuberculosis in herds under state and federal oversight. Causes include exposure at county fairs, contaminated streams, infected pond water, hog litter silage, and addition of infected cattle. A herd of 13 tested clean was exhibited, two animals reacted after exposure while the remaining 11 later passed.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Steven
Feeding Sows After Farrowing Endangers Piglets
Nebraska livestock experts warn that overfeeding sows before and after farrowing raises fever, restlessness, and piglet losses. Early feeding can cause milk overproduction, scours, chills, and trampling. provide warm water at all times but limit feed for 24 to 48 hours. Slop from bran and ground cats is advised during the critical week.
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Nebraska
U. of N. Agricultural College
Danish Silver Coin of 1715 Passes Through Generations
P. C. Peterson of near Dix owns a Danish silver coin dated 1715 bearing King Frid IV. It has remained in the family for four generations and is mounted with other coins in a ber pin. The coin’s monetary value is 9 cents.
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P. C. Peterson
Near
Dix
Frid IV
Bridgeport Lighting Plant Sold to Western Public Service
The Bridgeport electric lighting plant has been sold to the Western Public Service company of Colorado Springs Colorado. The buyer has extensive holdings in the North Platte valley and other portions of Nebraska.
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Bridgeport Electric
Western Public Service Company
Colorado Springs
Colo
North Platte Valley
Nebraska
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Mens Furnishings
Sidney, Nebraska
Denver-Deadwood Highway
Chamber of Commerce
Denver-Deadwood
Tom Poole
Marsland
Alliadnce Times-Herald
Sterling National Bank
Gloom
Cheyenne County Lumber CO
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