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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1903
Page
5
The Western Nebraska Educational Association gathers in North Platte with many progressive teachers in attendance. The group hopes to move the next annual meeting to Sidney, seeking ongoing inspiration from regular gatherings, ideally yearly rather than every three years.
Soil culture is described as ancient yet continually improved through Campbell implements. Mr Campbell is in demand after Burlington hired him to run a 328 acre experimental farm near Holdrege for years, with other western landowners engaging his supervisory services.
The Western Nebraska Educational Association recalls five years of effort for a State Normal in Sidney. A petition by teachers urged locating the school here, aided by improved railroad access via Burlington and Union Pacific routes. Sidney is portrayed as an ideal growing town with good schools and thriving society.
A call for united effort to establish a state normal school in Sidney as the prize. The United States Geological Survey prepares Folio No. 87 on the Camp Clarke quadrangle of Nebraska, detailing rivers North Platte and Pumpkin Creek, regional geology, landforms, and the central Great Plains history.
A Norfolk News note reports a medical student finding 36 000 000 bacteria in ice cream and jokes about eating it with a suitor. North Platte Tribune notes Loomis's new school law lengthening terms, shifting funding rules, and praising the change as epochal. Alliance Times records dates for the Nebraska Stock Growers meeting May 11 and 12, urging member dues and civic efforts to welcome visitors.
Box Butte Presbytery convened Friday evening and sat in session until Sunday. About twenty five delegates attended from the northwest corner of the state. Notable ministers included Rev. Jas. G. Clarke elected moderator and J. H. Burk clerk. Next meeting set for Alliance. Local business notes cover post loads, real estate and town growth, and plans for a May 2 street concert by Bridgeport Citizens' Band. The column reflects on local commerce, social visits, and possible brewing prospects amid several saloons in the area.
Palm Sunday service at the German Lutheran church drew a large crowd as six young ladies and one boy were confirmed. Local farming notes mention spring progress, a new stone house being built, and contractors delaying a two story frame house project. Sick families, livestock pests, and milks and butter color reflect ongoing rural hardships and adjustments.
ICKES, Mr. Sanders and son Ed, hailed pota to Dalton last week. Ray Wellner passed through here with a bunch of horses Friday on Ins way to Burns' ranch Mrs. Sadie Houghlan and Ola Mayer visited with the former's parents Sat urday and Sunday. Katie Madden, who has been seriously ill, is recovering. Hugh Warde has been hurting stray horses for the past week. James Davison and son John, went to Sidney Friday returning Saturday. Mrs. George Baker was a pleasant caller at Birdwell's Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Eckert visited the former's parents Sunday. Mrs. Neslund has been very ill the past week, Jacob Mayer was a Sidney visitor Thursday. While plowing Saturday Mr. Baker's team ran away but with the exception of breaking a handle off his plow no damage was done. Dave Eckert returned to Sidney Mon day to resume work for the railroad company. Pat Madden who was called to the country by the illness of his daughter, has returned to Sidney.
Last Wednesday night the Methodist Quarterly Conference drew a large audience as Rev R S Moore presided and delivered four sermons. Elder Munson and Rev Hornaday assisted. the service closed with the Lord's Supper. Moore preached again Thursday in the school house at noon. Munson spoke to children in English and to Swedish speakers in their language. Epworth League social at Andrew Nelson's Tuesday night was bright and enjoyable. Schools observed a holiday Friday for Teachers' Association in North Platte.
Clara and T C Quinn sowed rye for Frank Portry on Monday and I H Epps on Tuesday Albert Burk who has been cooking on the Epps ranch is now a resident of Sextorp We regret his departure. Win Gustafson did homesteading last week Quinn went to the county seat Monday after grain. School ended Friday in District 147 Gustafson went to Herdon Mille with grain Bob Hilton hauled hay from Pomeroy to Gustafson Friday Elmer Cloud hosted at Epps Friday night Robert Epps now nursing a sprained wrist from a horse accident.
A physician writes asking if the profession can obtain Herbine in bulk for prescribing. He cites its usefulness in treating dyspepsia from overwork and states it has never failed to restore healthful organ activity. Also noted are 50c battles at Scanlon's and Oberfelder selling work shirts and overalls in town.
A dense list of public officers from the US Senate to county and village posts for Sidney and surrounding areas. Includes governor, secretary of state, treasurer, attorney general, superintendent, commissioners, school board, and church notices with service times and clergy names. Reflects 1920s era civic and religious listings with various district and lodge details.
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