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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1924
Page
9
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Charles Wright has contracted for the erection of a two story house on his lot in the south part of town near his present home.
The Telegraph notes orders to abandon Fort Sidney and other western posts, expected for years, with social and business impact in Sidney brief but recoverable. A syndicate buys the Club ranch north of Lodge Pole, creating Rush Creek Land & Cattle Co with 110000 paid up capital. Twenty five hundred head of cattle bought, plans to ship by June, plus grass and horses. An eight inch snow falls, elevator projects loom, and Doran & Sons foreman Kennedy departs for Bozeman.
Twenty four years ago Easter programs were listed for the Episcopal Church performers Esther Devine Edward Shoemaker Clara Sample Ahna Radcliffe Frankie Vernon Edith Oldershaw Clayton Radcliffe Catherine Greenlee Eva Miles Annie Chambers Blaine Lyon Martha Greenlee Jessie Cushing Ruby Lyon Dorothy Stowitz Roy Smith Mildred Miles Irene McLernon Minnie Oldershaw Margaret Stowitz. The Methodist program included Paul Martin Ruth Phillips Edna Granneman Susie Tucker Belle Hower Alma and Rhodeen Britten Edna Austin. Also noted were H T Doran and Henry Redington buying a large double residence in Morrow addition and Redington planning to move to Sidney next fall. Several scarlet fever cases in Bidney. A marriage license issued to Clamor Brauer and Sophia Bockstadter by Judge Sanders this week. Milt Ahrens, in poor health, left for Lincoln Thursday for treatment.
Professor Thomas Lynch forms a 21 piece juvenile band awaiting instrument arrival. A J Haskell breaks ground for an eight room cottage on the north terrace. Architect Charles Steinbaugh oversees finishing of the Cleburne block. Charles Cradit builds a cozy north side cottage. M M Dugan lays a foundation for a new structure.
Sidney Nebraska April 15 1924 Cheyenne County Board of County Commissioners met as adjourned with all members present A motion to reimburse Red Cross at Potter for half the expense of sending Amos Wagner to Cheyenne for treatment was approved They reconsidered gravelling road No USA and instructed the highway commissioner not to gravel it at present A public road declaration was adopted for a section line road spanning section twelve township sixteen range forty seven with survey and staking ordered The highway commission was instructed to open change grade and maintain the road as time permits A $46.02 refund to Jessie G Keedick for 1922 was approved and ordered The board approved dispensing with Elmer Kahl as scrivener and copyist citing efficient service and thanking him for his work
County agent Willey announces a Cheyenne County corn contest to test varieties and tillage methods across three districts North bench South bench and unirrigated valley. Prizes include cultivators cash and merchandise with judging based on yield cost per bushel and quality and enrollments close May 15 with records and form provided after entry.
Dinner and dance with fancy work booth organized by the Ladies of St Patrick's Parish to be held May 1 in St Patrick's Auditorium. Proceeds support parish activities and community projects. Event features refreshments, music, and stalls.
A birthday photography opportunity at Phelps Studio offers a year worthy portrait session. Patrons are invited to book a session during their birth year for a keepsake photograph with a professional photographer.
H M Rainer of the Southwest Wheat Improvement Association states that climate cannot be controlled but soil nitrogen and wheat variety can. Experiments in California and Kansas show protein rises with added nitrogen, improving milling and baking qualities and market value. Rotations with legumes, manure use, and early seed-bed prep boost both quantity and quality.
A glowing review praises Scaramouche starring Ramon Navarro and Alice Terry for its romance adventure and grand production. It highlights dramatic Revolution scenes, vivid character portrayals, and emotional intensity, noting the film’s cost but urging local audiences to see the production on April 21 and 22 at U S A.
E J Marcotte offers watch clock and jewelry repair services with guaranteed work at Winder's Hardware.
Bonham Bros advertises a promotional week offering Easter plants and related garden items. Customers can browse seasonal blooms, with potential discounts on bedding plants and planters. The notice emphasizes timely purchasing for spring holidays.
John Livoni and Art Holm chat in a yard alley while Livoni offers a few currant bushes and ends the encounter by selling Art a new auto policy. The exchange signals a business push with phrases about insurance and dwellings.
A massive project linking Salt Creek fields to Freman Missouri nears completion. The eight hundred mile system requires pumping stations at Mitchell Oshkosh North Platte and Kearney with storage tanks and heating to move crude oil. Officials expect branch lines to Omaha or Fremont and plans to cross the Platte River by bridge. The venture, tied to Standard and Sinclair interests, aims to maintain flow even in disruptions.
A western grain firm urges Sidney Nebraska farmers to plant more yellow corn and build cribs for storage. It cites past shipments of over 2.5 million bushels from the area and notes shortages of yellow corn and quality issues drive Omaha purchases. The advice stresses curing and cribs to fetch better prices and meet demand.
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