Sidney Eyes Major City Utility Upgrades
City officials deem water electric lighting power and sewer systems inadequate for growth and voters may approve a bond near half a million dollars. A city wide revaluation aims to fund needed extensions without raising overall taxes, while fire protection remains sparse in several districts. Suggestions are invited as polls approach. Listen to artists at the Victor Shop Tobin Building.
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Sidney
Bidnes
Nebraska
E. L. Uptegrove
Callahan
Burlington Track
Union Pacific
Victor Shop
Tobin Building
Scottsbluff Creamery Buys Nelsons Dairy
Nelson Bros dairy was purchased by Scottsbluff Creamery Company, taking charge and opening Monday morning. Local plant will handle Scottsbluff brand soda pop Beevo and Budweiser. butter made at Bridgeport. I Werts leads the local plant. farmers offered top milk prices as growth continues.
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Nelson Bros. Dairy
Scottsbluff Creamery Company
Scottsbluff
Bridgeport
Thos
I. Werts
Lincoln Business Delegation to Visit Sidney
More than 125 Lincoln jobbers manufacturers and bankers voyage to Sidney by special Burlington train Thursday May 18 at 5 21 p m for an overnight stay before transferring to the U Y road. The trade excursion through western Nebraska and Wyoming will parade the city and distribute over 75 000 souvenirs.
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Lincoln
Sidney
Burlington
U. Y
Nebraska
Wyoming
Fhve Pullman
Building activity resumes in earnest after snow storm
After the snow storm clears building work returns to full pace. Foundation work on the M. W. Osborn Company garage and Campbell Implement Co home progresses while the Rumely Transfer House moves toward brick laying. Modern residential construction picks up with improving weather and more homes planned across the city. Jones' Furniture Store urges orders for Mothers Day flowers.
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M. W. Osborn Company
Campbell Implement: Co
Rumely Transfer Rouse
Local district court closes spring term after busy four days
The local district court finished a four day spring term with many cases disposed. Divorces and quiet title actions dominated the docket with several judgments in favor of plaintiffs, including alimony in one divorce and several property redistributions.
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Grimes
Mary Rebeven Bundy
George Arthur Bundy
Bert M. Coate
Gretta Coute
Florence Sittler
Andrew Sittler
Edward J. Meir
Anna Meir
Nora Kelley
Joseph Kelley
Solomon Judd
Irene Isabele Judd
Edith Hostetler
Robert Hostetler
Henry Riche
Elizabeth Riche
Martha Elshire
Frank Elshire
Barbara Polednicek
Vachily Polednicek
Margaret Mitchell
Mack Mitchell
James L. Mickens
Jesse L. Sitton
Equitable
E. Devine Et al
Mary J. Kinney
Owen St. Owen
Thankful C Cunningham
Willian Nera
Michael Evins
C.D. Grant
Union Pacific Railroad
Valiant Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Sidney
Nebraska
Castle Hall
S. Robert
Victor Miller
Lola May Eckert
Frederick L. Speck
Allen E. Warren
Mary Gilmor
Lena Reker
Caroline Schwanholt
Als
Public School Exhibit Opens At 2 30 P M Today
All is set for the public school exhibit opening this afternoon at 2 30. Patrons and friends are urged to attend to inspect the work by pupils across grades. Teachers and students will greet visitors and guide them through rooms displaying the children’s work. The program ends with a musical feature by the high school and lower grades under Mr. Lewis at the Tobin Opera House. Admission is free. The building stays open until 6 p m today and Saturday 2 30 to 4 00. The Presbyterian Circle meets at Mrs Goodwin’s home on Thursday May 6.
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Lewis
Tobin Opera House
Opera House
Road Improvement Underway in Cheyenne County
County engineer J. M. Pearson will start road work across Cheyenne County as weather allows. No contract yet for grading Sidney to Dalton roads, but expected soon. Maintenance only on Lincoln Highway this year, with possible full grading next year depending on national legislation and right of way talks. The program aims to create a systematic, longer lasting road network and will employ many truck and grader operators under Pearson.
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J. M. Pearson
County Enginee
Sidney
Dalton
Cheyenne
Pearson
Truck on Reliability Test May Visit Here
The first national motor truck reliability contest will start near Omaha in June and may visit Sidney during a 2500 mile tour. Charles B. Root now runs the arrangements from Omaha. Route changes are likely due to roads bridges and weather. The run may be delayed to mid June because of weather and a railroad strike. An army and naval band is expected to accompany the trip.
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Omaha
Jiume
Sidney
Charles B. Root
Chicago
Ghown Cleary
Cheyenne County Farmers Eye Busy Spring Seeding
With improvements in weather Cheyenne County farmers plan a busy spring break and seeding season. Heavy snow and rain delayed field work but warm spells should allow soil to dry enough for cultivation. Spring wheat acreage appears limited while sod breaking will support next fall’s crop. winter wheat is thriving and moisture is ample for some time.
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Cheyenne County
County Exhibit Time Extended for Rural Schools
County Superintendent Anna McFadden announces extended time for rural school exhibits due to bad roads. Completion is delayed and prizes will be awarded only after all exhibit work is in. For taxi, call 161.
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Anna McFadden
Base Ball Financed by Local Business
Sid ney business men back a four month season to promote Sidney with a salaried team. Community leaders Campbell and Whitelock organize funding. subscriptions from local firms pledge amounts from 24 to 35 dollars monthly for May 15 to September 15.
Baseball Organization To Be Formed For Sidney
A meeting of subscribers to the baseball fund and all interested is set for Monday evening at eight at the county courtroom to elect a board of directors and settle season details. Plans include Governor McKelgie pitching the first ball with Mayor Grabill handling the bat, possibly a three hour business holiday to start the season. News notes indicate active fund-raising and calls for players from professionals and amateurs to form a team representing the city. Subscriptions totaled nearly seven thousand dollars.
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McKelgie
I. K. Grabill
Sidney
Mothers Day Observance Promotes Kindness and Remembrance
The piece urges honoring motherhood on Sunday May 9 with acts of kindness, letters, or tributes. The white carnation symbolizes purity and the memory of a mother who guided you. Sidney churches will host special programs as part of this annual tribute.
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Sidney
Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
Little Boner
Vote Cast in the Co Exceedingly Light
The primaries produced a very light vote in the county with 634 Republican men and 85 women and 179 Democratic men and 43 women, totaling 932 votes. Commissioner L. R. Barlow of Lodge Pole was in town Wednesday handling business.
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Nebraska
the Telegraph
L. R. Barlow
Lodgepole
Our City
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D. R. Campbell
Sidney Base Ball Association
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Provision Co
Jnne Reathhon ii Parr Tractor Co
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Asierlean Bank
Sidney Motor Co
W. P. Miles
First National Bank
Grain Belt Oil Co
BE. L. Uptegrove
C. W. Hornaday
Leon Fine
Cheyenne County Tumber Co
A. R. LeSueur
American Bank of Sidney
Frank G. Schroeder
American Bank
Sidney, Nebr
Mer. Savings Department
Martin W. Dimery
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