Community Notes From Maple Grove and Miles Family News
Maple Grove local Mr and Mrs Frank Christensen and daughter Helen attended Fron tier at Cheyenne Wednesday. The funeral of Mrs W Y Miles was well attended and many beautiful flowers were given. Mr Miles and son Ray and Mrs Lizzie Thompson accompanied the remains to Hooper Neb where Mrs Miles was buried. Numerous neighbors called and shared visiting hours at W Y Miles residence. Come to Sidney's Next Trade Extension Day August 20th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Christensen
Helen
Frontier
Cheyenne
W. Y. Miles
Miles
Ray
Lizzie Thompson
Hooper, Nebr
Charles Neick
Nels Johnson
John Olson
Henry James
R. C. Rubter
Alovoque
Irene Penny
W. Miles’ Place
R. R.mcdonald
Sidney
Lotspick
Waddell
F. A. Johnson
O. N. Johnson's
Otto Davis
Miss Walker
W. T. Sharman
Charley Moose
Ed Miles
Penny
Alacoque
Roberta
Warne
Nebr
George Thompson
Mr. Walker
W. T. Sharman and Sons
R. C. Ruhter
Henry Elsen
Sidney Area News Recap In A Pleasant Week
North Divide residents and families spent time with relatives in Sidney amid harvest talks. Many visits occurred including Mrs George Thompson, Mrs S Goodwin, and Miss Anna Hamer. The Boys Pig club hosted the Girls Sewing club with twenty five attendees. John Jones and family enjoyed a Sunday Dix visit and a local musical. A grandson arrived in Wyoming, and wheat cutting with the combine showed fair yields despite dry weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bowman
George Thompson
Wayne
W. Y. Miles
George Rippe
Sidney
Frank Goodwin
Ruth
Anna Hamer
Tete Beyer
Catherine Homer
Thayer
C. M. Kinton
Homer Haskins
Isaac Jones
John Jones
Dix
Ed Schneulle
Sidney Owens
North Dakota
R. R. Owens
Wm. Jeudes
M. E
Funeral notice and illness reports from the region
Mr and Mrs John Jones attended Mrs W Y Miles funeral in Sidney last Friday afternoon with the former named as pall bearer. Mrs C M Kinton reported the illness of her mother Mrs Knapp at Nemaha City and notes her improving. Mrs Louis Schulenberg went to Barada for her mother Mrs Wagner who is seriously ill. many friends express concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
W. Y. Miles
Sidney
C. M. Kinton
Knapp
Nemaha City
Louis Schulenberg
Barada
Wagner
Local News Highlights From Omaha Visit and Farm Notes
Potter H Stevens visits Omaha on business and Charles Stevens covers duties in his absence. Doris Hagemeister returns from York summer school to teach this fall. A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Coulter on July 28. Morris Challburg takes a position at Potter State Bank after high school graduation. C C Hansen and T J Hansen visit to review land interests. Biggs family heads to Colorado for a week of camping. A J Ames and R J MacAdam visit Denver on business. N S Miller travels to Laramie for work. Johnnie Leyfang visits from Cheyenne. Miss Lallian Brady of Sidney spends weekend at home. Mrs. Fred Reetz and son return from Walt Hall. Marjory Boling of Omaha visits. Martin Leafdale golden wedding celebrated at M E church with about a hundred guests. Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hruza on July 27 and buried at Potter cemetery. Mrs. Dewey Lovall vacationing in Denver. Mr. and Mrs. Gene McIntosh return to Denver after visit with Thornburgs. Wheat Growers picnic at Johnson grove well attended. Congressman Robert Simmons delivers speech. Stdner’s male quartet performs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Stevens
Review Office
Omaha
Charles Stevens
Pinebluffs
Doris Hagemeister
York
Nebro
George Coulter
Morris Challburg
Potter State Bank
Morris
C. C
Lallian Brady
Sidney
Fred Reetz and
Walthall
Nebr
Marjory Boling
Emil Cords
Martin Leafdale
M. E
Frank Hruza
Potter Cemetery
Dewey Lovall
Denver
Gene McIntosh
Johnson Grove
Robert Simmons
Stdner
Truthful Times in Indiana Paper Cuts Deep with Jests
An editor vows honesty and lists local items in a biting column. Notes include John Benin the laziest merchant visiting Beeville, John Coyle's poor business, and Dave Conkey's death blamed on whisky. A caustic wedding notice mocks Silvia Rhodes and Jas Collins, while a death entry calls a “mild-mannered pirate” who died at 66 and 6 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
John Benin
Beeville
John Coyle
Dave Conkey
Silvia Rhodes
Jas. Collins
Baptist Parsonage
Gordon
Jesus
Potter area social notes and visits this week
Sextorp Mr and Mrs Henry Moench and family were visitors in Potter Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Neil Dunlavy called at H M Fisher home Saturday evening. Mrs Ellis Fisher and sons Arlo and Tom and daughter Elsie spent a few days in Denver last week with Mrs Neil Dunlavy. Mr and Mrs Jess Lambert and one day last week. Mr and Mrs Dan Duncan and son were shopping in Sidney Saturday. Mrs Pete Nelson and daughter Alice and Myrtle called at Harvey Fisher home Friday. Arlo Fisher called at Pete Nelson home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Moench
Potter
Neil Dunlavy
H. M
Alice
Myrtle
Harvey Fisher
Arlo Fisher
Pete Nelson
New Use for Farm Shop Gasoline Engine School Held
A farm shop at Ralph Panabaker’s farm near Dalton Cheyenne county hosted a gasoline engine school. County extension agents with an agricultural college specialist ran the two day course in a 24 by 36 foot heated shop equipped for tractor repair. Panabaker owns three tractors and fourteen other men attended. On day two twelve magnetos were repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Panabaker
Dalton
Cheyenne County
Agricultural College
Panabaker
Gate of Warning in 1915 Rail Crossing Gates
The Long Island railroad introduced in 1915 the first black and white striped railroad gate in the United States. It became the standard warning device for motorists and others at railroad crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
United States
Doan's Pills Endorsement for Kidney Health in Sidney
Classic 19th century testimonial touts Doan's Pills for weak kidneys with signs like dark urine brick dust and back pain. Local resident Math Hensiner reports relief and urges neighbors to use the product. Price six five cents and availability at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y advertises as manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Doan
Math. Hensiner
Gen
Dely
Mr. Hemmer
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Teapot Dome oil pressure wanes as Casper reports slow output
Gossip in Casper claims Teapot Dome is not the great oil field once touted as the main line capacity. Rumors say drilling would not match Salt Creek's historic output even if fully tapped. Sinclair and related assets in the Casper area run at reduced capacity while Standard cuts costs and upgrades the Midwest plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair
Casper
Chicago
Teapot Dome
Dome
Salt Creek
Sincair
Standard
North Platte
Nitrogen in food doubles housefly lifespan
A finding shows that houseflies with nitrogen in their diet live about twice as long as typical six week life spans. The result highlights nitrogen's impact on fly longevity and may influence pest control considerations.
Motors and Their Care
Worn or broken Finkle can cause serious trouble. A faulty carburetor adjustment wastes fuel by at least 30 percent. A car at 15 miles with brakes in good order needs 20 feet to stop. Worn carburetor parts resist proper adjustment. Dirty windshields increase night glare. Drivers must keep eyes on the road. Inspect casings often. A fan out of true makes noises at high speed. Excess grease in the transmission causes humming. Batteries and contact points save duty with low vibrator tension.
Rejuvenating Spoke Joints With Kerosene Oil
A few drops of kerosene oil worked into the spoke joints will restore them to proper condition and prevent creaking.
Caution on Radiator Airflow Obstructions
Guidance warns against blocking the radiator front with large plates lamps or equipment as cooling efficiency drops when airflow through the radiator core is obstructed.
Car with 1500 miles deemed well broken in
A car with about 1500 miles on the odometer is considered thoroughly broken in and ready for substantial driving demands. It signals the vehicle’s engine and mechanicals have settled, offering confidence for spirited highway use and long trips.
Gasket Prep Tip: Shellac Coat Before Positioning
To ensure the gasket adheres firmly, apply a coat of shellac to the surface before placing the gasket in position. This preparation helps secure a tight seal and reduces movement during installation.
Regular Maintenance for Vacuum Tank Drainage and Sediment
To prevent trouble from neglect, remove the top plug and flush the tank every three months. Draw off any sediment or water collected at the bottom by opening the bottom petcock.
Keep Car on the Level
Considerable trouble is occasioned for car owners because of their habit of not having their car on the level when seeing how much gas or oil they have. Unless the car is on the level the oil Indicator will not register the truth about the crankcase contents, nor will the gas tank have the amount of fuel it registers. Over oiling is as serious as oil starvation and too much gasolines sometimes as undesirable as too little, especially where a car is to be stored for a while.
Car Law Tips for Drivers and Owners
Advice on carrying signed operator and owner license cards while driving. Ensure license tags are bolted, not wired, in a permanent, visible position, with the rear tag readable by night lights, and kept clean. Maintain 12 inch ground clearance for the rear tag and unobscured view of all numbers.
How to Focus Car Lights Using a Door Screen
Use a garage door as a screen and position the car 10 to 25 feet away. Align a line on the door with the headlight bulbs height, tilt lamps to the correct angle, and place a straight edge across the rims. Adjust so all four rim points touch the ruler, ensuring proper light throw.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maple Grove
North Divide
Sextorp
Georgia
Peach Belt
Journal-Stockman
Harry Vannater
Bridgeport
Ithian Steel Tank Co
Cheyenne County 1 Trading CO. Co
Sidney, Nebraska
the American Bank
Nebraska
Ray Tierney
M. W. Dimery
J. L. McIntosh
Geo. BE. Taylor
J. L. McCarthy
F. G. Schroeder
Omar
Greenlees
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