Air mail service eyed for Sidney Nebraska in coming years
The Sidney Telegraph notes possible airplane mail service linking Omaha to the Pacific coast by July 1 with the transcontinental route to Omaha already extended by May 1. The northern route is approved and funded, and Sidney may join if public interest grows as the cross country line nears regular operation. The piece also lauds Rudolph Schroeder for bold exploratory feats and hopes for his return to aviation.
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Sidney
Omaha
Pacific Coast
Major Schroeder Flight Feat Earns Nationwide Awe
Major R W Schroeder faces medical tests at Mineola flying field as army physicians assess his heart after his air dash toward the world reward. His Dayton field climbs and daring explorations echo Balboa and Columbus in a quest to blaze new skies and reveal cloud legends.
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Mineola Flying Field
R. W. Schroeder
Major Schroeder
San Francisco
New York
Dayton Field
Shroaler
Flo
Balboa
Christopher Columbus
The Man on the Street Opinion Satire on Fads and Prices
A local column voices irony on overalls fashion, high merchant prices, and real estate trends. It jokes about watches priced so high they must be wound up, and critiques rag reuse as old news from the rag man, mixing social humor with economic quips.
False Economy Fads Sweep Through Sidney and Nation
A column debunks the overalls and bungalow apron fad as a false economy. Prof Ely argues Americans chase fashion rather than practical savings, with students and others buying new outfits and discarding functional garments. He warns of supply demand effects and urges restraint to avoid benefiting manufacturers.
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Sidney
Community
Ely
America
A Great Advantage in Teaching Efficiency
A principal lectures staff on efficiency asking why a glovemaker must hit 100 percent while teachers may be at 90 percent. A teacher replies that the glovemaker can select his customers, implying teachers must accept all students.
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Enlege
Death and Funeral of Mrs. Frank X. Rihn
Mrs. Frank X. Rihn wife of ex commissioner Frank X. Rihn died at home on April 26 after a short illness. Born Minnie Bringer November 13 1858 near Highland Madison County she married Frank X Rihn February 16 1882. She was mother of ten children seven living and two who died in infancy Lena Rihn Carrier died about two years ago. Survived by her husband and seven children four daughters and three sons. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Elmer Kahl and Gurley Grace church pastor. Her remains rest in Union Valley cemetery north of Gurley.
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Frank X. Rihn
Rihn
Minnie Bringer
Highland
Madison County
Frank X Riho
Riha
Lena Rilh Carrier
Will Forward
Charles McRoberts
Kathryn
Emma
Edwin
Joseph
William Rilen
Elmer Kahl
Sidney
Grace Church, Gurley
Kahl
Pharaneter
Union Valley Cemetery
Gurley
State Oratorical Contest at St Edwards Nebr May 7
The state oratorical contest will be held at St Edwards Nebr on May 7 with Harry Marsh representing the local school and district after winning the district contest. The student body looks to him to bring home the honors.
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St. Edwards
Nebr
Harry Marsh
Harry
Mrs Mann Hosts Musical Dept Meeting At Woman's Club
Mrs L. Mann served as pleasing hostess for the Woman's Club musical department on Tuesday afternoon marking one of the most delightful meetings in the section. The program featured two Beethoven sonatas performed from memory to the appreciation of all. The attendance included members answering the roll with excerpts relating to Beethoven. Also noted are piano and player piano bargains offered by F O Burruss at Betts Jewelery Store, advertised in The Telegraph.
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L. Mann
Woman's Club
Beethoven
F. O. Burress
Betts Jewelery
the Telegraph
McIntosh Family Enjoy California Visit
Word from California says Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McIntosh and daughter Jean, joined by Miss Valeska Neubauer, are enjoying a delightful visit though weather is not as expected. They plan to return home in the next few weeks.
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California
J. T. McIntosh
Jean
Valeska Neubauer
Hear McCormack at the Victor Shop
An engagement featuring McCormack is announced for the Victor Shop located in the Tobin Building.
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McCormack
Victor
Tobin
Livingston takes charge at Western Top and Paint Co
H A Livingston assumes full control of the Western Top and Paint Company housed in the Main building opposite the Union Pacific depot. N P Christensen of Kansas City will oversee the trimming department, bringing extensive experience and full equipment. The firm pledges high quality service including new taps upholstering seat covers curtain repair and general auto painting with an invitation to locals to inspect and price the work.
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L. A. Livingston
Western Top and Paint Company
Union Pacific
N. P. Christensen
Kansas City
Christensen
Repair any electric appliance at Parks Bros Electric Co
If you have an electric iron griff toaster motor or any other electric appliance in need of repair bring it to Parks Bros Electric Co for expert attention Our expert likes to work so let's keep him busy Parks Bros Elec Co
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Parks Bros. Electric CO
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H. E. Gapen
Rudolph Schroeder
Shroeder
Dange
Schembeck
Phiends Orchestra
Sidrey
Mrs
Church of the Friendly
the Methodist Episcopal Church
T. Porter Bennett
H. A. Livingston
Mer
Western Top, Paint Co
Parks Bros, Elec. CO
Larson
Sidney, Nebraska
Samson
F.e.b
Janesville
Wis
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