Peetz Notes Busy Town With Band Plans And Health News
Peetz reports Mrs Edward Oppie Sr ill with heart trouble attended by Dr Adkins. Whooping cough spreads among children. one death, John Lindt’s 17 months. Brass band organized by local boys nearing funds. fall baseball team planned with strong players. Copley seriously ill with pneumonia at ~70. Odd Fellows to organize lodge in two weeks. New windmill ready to supply city well water. Sidney and Colorado mention drought. Roy Thompson buys 20-35 Emerson tractor near Laura. Henry Schluter’s barn and 18 hogs lost by fire. no insurance except $100 on barn. William Williams’ friend Kimner visits Indianola. Ralph Hopkins to farm Amos Morris place. M H Wraxberger & Son hardware firm busy with tools and machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Oppie Sr
Adkins
John Lindt
Peetz
Husky
C. Copley
Copley
Colorado
Sidney
Roy Thompson
Near
Laura
Emerson
Henry Schluter
Kimner
Indianola
William Willams
Ralph Hopkins
Amos Morris
M. H. Wraxberger & Son
Why You Are Nervous and How Scott’s Emulsion Helps
Health guidance notes the nervous system as the body’s alarm system. It links nervousness to weakness, sleeplessness, and irritability, urging Scott’s Emulsion as a nourishing remedy to refresh blood and strengthen nerve cells. Bowne Bloomfield endorsement appears in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Bowne
Bloomfield
Bull tractors arrive. hopeful farming season ahead
A shipment of Bull tractors arrived last Saturday with five already sold and orders for more. With abundant moisture and war prices, locals expect prosperity this season. Farmers are urged to mulch straw rather than burn it, as straw can be worth two dollars per ton in soil improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dowlin
O. ¥. Dowlin
Colo
Joel Meyers
Seguin
Texas
J. Hathaway
Frank Hawksby
Laura Post Office
Sidney
Emerson
Mr. Hawksby
Brownville
Neb
W. H. McKibbin
J. B. Smith
Peetz
Colorado
Nebraska
Iowa
Sidney Draw and farm activity noted in brief
The Farmers started a telephone line with one working line serving nine patrons and expect Sidney connections soon. Hiett and Shaw are breaking one hundred acres for Fred Stowe. A draw market reported hogs in Sidney on Monday. Mrs. W. Chambers returned Sunday after a two week visit with her sister in Winston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Hiett & Shaw
Fred Stowe
W. &. Chambers
Winston
Live Stock Prices at South Omaha April 12 1916
Receipts of cattle were liberal with strong to higher prices. Best beeves up to 9.25, cows and heifers active and higher. Hogs 14 500 head, prices steady to slightly better. Sheep and lambs 11 500 head with light lambs and Mexicans at 10.60 top. Median quotes cover beef, hog, and sheep markets across multiple grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards
South Omaha
Ewes
BRONSON local notices and social updates carry into spring
Rain and snow boosted spirits among farmers while Mazes the farmers feel good. Gross Bros from Antelope County visit, taking a Flower City Tractor from Sidney and staying with John Sauer. April dances at Herdon and Geo Hicks draw good attendance. Prof Tony Roy of Denver plays at Nerdon and will perform April 10 at Neneh Hall for Jn Walsh and company. Wm Goding attends to assessments and parcels change hands in sec 20 16 51. C C Aylsworth and A P Siebenaler fence sec 29 15 51 as Pierce boys aid Brown fodder haul. Barnes and Carrol start on Harry Courtright’s house. Manhattan Oil ties Wm Goding to Potter. Vehicles change hands with John Walsh trading for a 1916 Huick, Gurgerson buying a Ford, Ed Quinn with a new Oakland. Livingston brothers visit April 7. Wheat and oats planting underway as Diron and Ek berg visit A F Anthony in Gretna and depart for Denver. Albert Livingston of Iowa visits Fred’s family while looking at land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gross Bros
Antelope County
Sidney
John Sauer’s
Herdon
Geo. Hicks
Tony Roy
Denver
Con
Nerdon
Neneh Hall
Jn Walsh
Wm. Goding
Chris Livant
C. C. Aylsworth
A. P. Siebenaler
Pierce
Mrs. Brown
Roland Diron
Arthur Ekberg
Gretna, Neb
A. F. Anthony
Albert Livingston
Iowa
Fred
Omaha Man Attempts Suicide After Check Fraud
Jess Knight aged 28 of Omaha attempted suicide in Tekumah by cutting his throat with a safety razor blade. His windpipe was severed and he is probably dying from the injuries. He faced accusations of passing worthless checks and taking money on them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Knight
Omaha
Tekumah
Tn Almont
Gurley Dance Promises Music and Local Happenings
A note from Gurley announces a 4% 4A dance at Benish Hall on April 15 with lively music from Denver and invites all locals to attend. The item also covers a flurry of town news including new residents Charley Hamilton and his auto repair expertise, new houses and renovations, lumber hauling, side-track extension, and various movements of residents between Sidney, Gurley, and Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benish Hall
Denver
Charley Hamilton
Sidney
Gurley
Mr. Hamiltons
Owens Ford
Ate
Henry Bartels
John Schusselman
Pleasterer
Thomas Antrim
Henry Brash and Son
Brash
Marlow
Rev. Kahse
Burlington
Depot
Bridgeport
Vut
Knuffke
Sidney Merc
G. Weyert
Southwell
Shart
Nelson
Oakland
Neb
Turing
B. X. Rihn
Mina Hwrguszel Oberfelder
A. M. Oberfelder
Iriands
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Cardus
Livoni & Son
Colorado Farm Loans
Ove
Cock Beak Tree
Lum
Ford
Brewer’s
Meetey
Sidney Mercantile Company
Sidney, Nebraska
Yellowstone Park
Niagara
Peru
Grand Canyon
Yellowstone
Burlington Park Service
Cody
Exst
Scenic Gateway
Lake Hotel
Park
Gardiner
MTN Hot
M. A. Shipman
L. W. Wakeley
Farnam Street
John Deere
Union Pacific Depot
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