Cheyenne County Farmers Harness Rain to Finish Harvest
Cheyenne County's grain harvest advanced despite Tuesday night showers that drenched farms near Sidney. The corn crop improved after two rains, raising hopes of a county production record this fall. Cutting remains extensive but should finish within ten days. Wheat yields astonish veterans with 39 bushels per acre on some lands as combines reap. Storage remains popular though market quotes lag production costs. Estimates still point to a six million bushels wheat crop, a record for Cheyenne County and the state. Wednesday was Omaha’s coolest day since July 14 with a high of 82. no major weather change expected.
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Cheyenne
Sidney
Telegraph
Sidney Draw
Lodge Pole
Omahia
O'Shea to Speak at Peetz Community Fair
James J. O'Shea national secretary of the Farmers Union will appear in Peetz Saturday August 30 to speak at the Peetz community fair. State Farmers Union officers and other dignitaries are on the program. This is the only Logan county appearance this year according to Peetz Gazette editor Frank J. Pulver.
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James J. O'Shea
Farmers Union
Peetz
Frank J. Pulver
Peetz Gazette
Sidney
Pulver
Logan County
Gehlback Aerial Derby Flight From Sidney to Cheyenne
Lee Gehlback, leader in the aerial derby, buzzed over Sidney on Wednesday noon as crowds looked skyward. He aimed to extend his edge on rivals by flying at high speed, completing the Sidney to Cheyenne route in just over 40 minutes.
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Sidney
Lee Gehlback
Cheyenne
Greater Talkie Season Opens in Sidney Aug 24
Fox West Coast launches a grand talking picture season in Sidney starting August 24 led by All Quiet on the Western Front and including Our Blushing Brides Lady of Scandal The Sap from Syracuse Return of Dr Fu Manchu Romance Redemption and Songs of the Cagallero. Raymond W Davis and theater staff promise record business as patrons enjoy short features and news reels with the bookings.
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Sidney
Fox West Coast
Raymond W. Davis
Syracuse
Dr. Fu Manchu
Davis
Iaw
County Loop Baseball Action Promised Sunday
County loop teams prepare for a Sunday slate as eight clubs resume play after harvest duties. Potter clings to first with eight wins in 11 starts, backed by McGowan and Closman on the mound. Dalton's Jobman and Lodge Pole's Koester and Carleton tossers contend with Bunker Hill and others as Star hovers in a cellar chase led by Rehmer’s southpaw delivery.
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Cheyenne County Baseball League
Gurley
Potter
Bearcats
Dalton
Bunker Hill
McGowan
Closman
Koester
Carleton
Lodge Pole
Bales
Beyer
Star
Big Boy
Rehmer
South Paw
Star Nine
Fox Theaters to Advertise Only in Newspapers
New York July 27 The Fox Theaters corporation in a broad advertising shift orders managers to drop all other media and spend the advertising budget on newspapers. G S Yorke director of advertising cites six sound reasons including decorat ive ads flexibility to change copy and reader convenience as key benefits for reaching the motion picture audience.
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New York
Fox Theaters Corporation
Fox Company
G. S. Yorke
North Platte Legion Convention Plans Ready for August
North Platte post prepares for department convention August 24 25 26 27 with an old time buffalo barbecue drum corps contests band prize money a dedication of the new high school building bronze memorial tablet a Sam Reynolds golf tournament trophy airplane rides and city views. Hotel reservations should be made through B C Kelso with regular rates.
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North Platte
Legion
Sam Reynolds
Carl Hutchison Hurt In Fall From Scaffold
Carl Hutchison of Hutchison and Stover plumbing fell three stories while roofing the Uptegrove Implement Co warehouse. He suffered a severely sprained back and multiple bruises and cuts and remains in serious condition at a local hospital. Employee John Sullivan was lightly injured when the scaffolding struck his head. An x ray showed a badly injured vertebra.
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Carl Hutchison
Hutchison and Stover Plumbing
Mr. Hutchison
John Sullivan
Hutchison and Stover
Uptegrove Implement Company
Hutchison
Cheyenne County Assessed Value Not Increased Says State Official
A late message from State Tax Commissioner Harry Scott said Cheyenne County saw no 10 percent rise in assessed valuation, conflicting with press reports claiming a board increase. The state five‑member board continues hearings to equalize land values across Nebraska counties, with Box Butte and Dodge among those scheduled to be heard.
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Harry Scott
Cheyenne County
Weaver
Frank Marsh
W. M. Stebbins
L. B. Johnson
Paviat
Pavlat
C. J. Tomek
Boyd County
Tomek
Box Butte
Dodge County
State Board
Young Boy Breaks Leg From Fall From Horse
Sam Blain ten year old son of a farmer living west of Peetz broke his right leg above the knee Wednesday afternoon when he fell from a horse. He was taken to Taylor hospital for treatment and then moved to a relative’s home here.
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Sam Blain
Peetz
Taylor Hospital
Dr Zike installs electric refrigerator in office
Dr C W Zike has installed an electric refrigerator in his office and now carries a full line of serums and vaccines at all times. This ensures prompt service for livestock owners in any case, according to Dr Zike.
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C. W. Zike
Roche Family Heads East for Clinic Work
Dr. R. E. Roche departs Sunday afternoon for Chicago and Rochester to conduct clinic work for several weeks. He travels with Mrs. Roche and son Jason who will visit Dubuque with Mrs. Roche's parents Mr. and Mrs. Schulte. They plan to return in late August.
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R. E. Roche
Chicago
Rochester
Lodge Pole Girl May Lose Sight Of One Eye
Doris Billeter five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Billeter of Lodge Pole was rushed to St Benedict hospital in Sterling after falling on a pair of scissors that pierced her right eye. Doctors say efforts to save sight continue and the condition appears hopeful.
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Doris Billeter
John Billeter
Lodge Pole
St. Benedict Hospital
Sterling
Chooses Method Of Naming AIL Star Ball Team
The league president set the process for selecting an all star county league squad to face the House of David. Managers will submit four players each, 32 names go into a hat, drawings will select the one up, then seven reserves form a sixteen man team. The league president will oversee the drawing and announce results via the press.
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Allstar County League
House of David
Senatorial fight claiming interest and clash in Nebraska race
Senator George Norris returns to Nebraska and clashes with rival W M Stebbins, fueling intense interest in the upcoming August 12 primaries. Democrats, led by Hitchcock and Callins, pursue a quieter campaign. Attorney general race centers on C A Sorensen versus Bert Hardenbrook, while Moriarty vies for Democrat support. County and sheriff races generate buzz in Sidney with four lawyers named for county attorney contest. Hodgkin not seeking re election.
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Nebraska
George Norris
W. M. Stebbins
United States
Cheyenne County
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Jennie M. Callins
C. A Sorensen
Bert M. Hardenbrook
Ord
Sorensen
Charles B. Moriarty
Omaha
Sidney
Walter K. Hodgkin
Playground Idea Gaining Favor In City Recreation
Interest in the public playground is rising as supervisors note growth in attendance. A regulation size tennis court is being built this week and children plan a playlet. Mr and Mrs Huntsinger praise efforts that keep the playground at the forefront of Sidney children. The pool remains the favorite, and Legion park is now the town’s top recreation spot. The idea may become an annual event with wide parent and child enthusiasm.
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Huntsinger
Lions Club
Legion Park
Sidney
Cheyenne County Ranks Fifth in Panhandle Population
Census figures show Cheyenne County fifth among Nebraska Panhandle counties with 10,191 residents, up 1,786 in ten years. Scotts Bluff leads the panhandle with 28,641, gaining 7,931. Dawes equals Cheyenne’s gain at 1,786 for 11,946.
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Cheyenne County
Panhandle
Nebraska
Scotts Bluff
Box Butte Dawes
Sheridan
Morrill
Garden
Kimball
Sioux
Devel and
Banner
Dawes
Scotts Bluff County
Box Butte
Alliance
Sheridan County
Douglas County
Omahs
Lancaster
Hall County
Pan-Handle
Pleasing Party at Sans Souci Club Dinner
One of the week’s pleasing social events occurred Tuesday night at the country club when Mr. and Mrs. J. H. O’Neil entertained Sans Souci club members at dinner and bridge. The table featured yellow and green decor with garden flowers. High scores in bridge went to Miss Katherine Giles and Ray Randels.
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J. H. O'Neil
Sans Souci Club
Katherine Giles
Ray Randels
Panhandle Slap in the Face Letter Sparks Local Backlash
A public pulse letter by George Cowles of Valley criticizes W. LeRoy Larson of Sidney over claims about Nebraska panhandle production. Local businessmen defend Cheyenne county, citing high yields and effective natural moisture. Cowles recounts a five year experience across the short grass country from Scottsbluff to Carson County.
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Public Pulse
Omaha World Herald
W. LeRoy Larson
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Ee Ae
George Cowles
Valley
Cowles
Sidney Grain
Nebraska
Panhandle
The
World Herald
LeRoy Larson
Scottsbluff
Carson County
Street Markers To Be Used In Sidney
The chamber of commerce and city council conclude a long effort to apply street markers in Sidney. East west streets will be named in alphabetical order and north south streets will be numbered, aiding residents and newcomers to navigate the city.
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Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Western Public Service Extends Electric Line to Sunol
Western Public Service completed a $20,000 extension line to Sunol in mid July, providing electrical service for homes, farms, and a Sunol elevator, with eight street lights to be financed by local businessmen. The line from Sidney runs along the creek to serve pump irrigation tracts, using 35 foot white pine poles and number one aluminum on the main line. The project supports rural electrification and immediate adoption of electric stove and refrigeration by residents, with plans for future 33,000 volt extensions.
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Western Public Service Company
Sunol
Colton
Booth Brothers
Emil Englert
Bert Allington
George Kavanaugh
Sidney
Inas
J E. Paquette
Mr Poquette
Poquette
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James O’shea
Gehlback Over
Fox
Fox Organizaton
American Theatre Publc
County Loop
Fox Theatre
Legion Meeting
DR. Zike
West Nebraska
Western Public Service
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