Nebraska urged to launch state publicity drive
Wyoming and Minnesota plan publicity programs to promote natural resources and opportunities. The Nebraskan press editor argues for a statewide publicity bureau and coordinated newspaper editions to showcase Nebraska’s crops, soil, growth, and tourist appeal ahead of a June gathering of editors from across the United States.
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Wyoming
Minnesota
Nebraska
Union
The
Lincoln Star
Old Range
Nebraska Press Association
United States
The Automotive War Reshapes U.S. Car Makers
A massive forthcoming clash among leading auto producers, led by General Motors and Ford, reshapes the industry. 1926 figures show GM up 42 percent in passenger cars while Ford fell 19 percent, narrowing Ford’s share from 63.8 percent five years prior to 36.6 percent in 1926 as GM rises to 28.4 percent.
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General Motors
Henry
Ford
General Motors Group
Durant
America
Automobiles Reach Global Reach and Engineering Battle
The speaker notes American automakers supply cars to remote Africa Asia and South America and have vanquished foreign competition through engineering and production economy. Europe with cheap labor cannot threaten. Since 1920 U S buyers have received remarkable value amid fierce competition, with an impending contest of engineering brains and new refinements to boost comfort and durability.
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Africa
Asia
South America
Europe
America
Postmaster Lyons resigns. McLernon to take helm
C D Lyons resigns as Postmaster and will be replaced by Edw W McLernon. Lyons will move from Sidney to establish an agency in Lincoln to sell Union Pacific lands. Sidney residents attend Fishmans Dry Goods spring opening and the store reports heavy patronage. American Bank reportedly plans a new 60 foot deep building on Rose street, with hopes of more adjacent business houses. Rev Alfred Mussess of Lincoln will preach at the Methodist church Sunday morning. Local lawyers petition Oregon Supreme Court on behalf of Henry St Raynor over a license revocation for omitting a question in a report. Miss Lillian Oberfelder Eastering at ONeill Neb visiting friends. Oberfelders offer linen shirts with two collars for 63 cents.
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C. D. Lyons
Edw. W. McLernon
Lyon
Sidney
Union Pacific
Lincoln
Fishman’s
American Bank
Rose Street
Alfred Mussess
Supreme Court of the State of
Oregon
Henry St. Raynor
Henry Hints Local Merchants Must Advertise
Henry Field urges small town merchants to use local newspapers for advertising to boost sales. He says merchants are responsible for their own business, explaining radio can’t reach all customers, and advocates service, salesmanship, and fair treatment to attract readers and buyers.
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Field
Henry
24 Hour Telephone Service Arranged for Dalton
Dalton and the surrounding community now enjoy 24 hour telephone service with the change effective April 1. A small rental increase funds the extended service, believed modest enough not to affect other purchases. Farmers will benefit from the extra hours during busy spring to post harvest.
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Dalton
Frances Willard Union Meeting Highlights and Local Notes
The Frances Willard Union met on April 4 with a 10¢ lunch served. Clayton Radcliffe from this city was chosen for the lead male role in Pillars of Society to be performed by the University of Nebraska senior class on June 7. Sid ney debate team members John Witter Marius Christensen and Milton Wright will defend Sidney against Alliance Friday to decide western Nebraska champion. Engineer Joe Schwaiger of the Union Pacific has developed a device to improve forward visibility in heavy snow storms. patent rights pending. Milton Ahrens is critically ill at St Luke’s Denver with liver cancer. recovery depends on resistance. Housing in Sidney is scarce as newcomers must stay at hotels. Cheyenne County wheat crop suffered smut damage. only a small portion of grade 6.1 was produced. Born to Mr and Mrs C W Zike a daughter. Mr Zike recently joined as veterinarian in the west Hudson cottage. 3 color ice cream bricks offered by The Farms Dairy. call 324.
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Frances Willard Union
John Witter
Marius Christensen
Milton Wright
Sidney
Alliance
Western
Nebraska
Joe Schwaiger
Union Pacific Railroad
Milton Ahrens
St. Lukes’ Hospital
Denver
Cheyenne County
C. W. Zike
For Better Weed Cars Sidney Mo Tor Sales Company
For Better Weed Cars Sidney Mo tor Sales Company reports 431f.
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Sidney Motor Sales Company
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Lillian Oberfelder
O'Neill
Nebro
Oberfelders
Insurance Agency
Bassett’s Drug Store
Johnson
Sterling
Buick
Chevrolet
Livell & Son
J.B. Byars Co
J. B. Byars Company
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