Veterans Bureau chief outlines work for Ninth District
M. E. Mead head of the United States Veterans Bureau for the Ninth District explains bureau activities to Sidney chamber of commerce. He details vocational training for 7000 ex service men, hospital and tuberculosis needs, and notes monthly government subsidies exceed a million dollars.
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M. E. Mead
United States Veterans Bureau
Ninth District
Nebraska
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
A. K. Greenlee
Otten
J. W. Johnson
Big Springs
Chamber
Morley Pearson
Sidney
St. Louis
Veterans Bureau
Sidney Post
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Stand
Bureau
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Wead
Ufe
Grand Island
Head
Mr. Head
American Legion Set-to-hold Regular Meeting
Elmer Grabill Commander Claude Grows Kenneth Ransett Carl Ledbetter Frank Schroeder Francis Herbert Charles Marsh invite members to the regular meeting on the third Tuesday night each month at Odd Fellow Hall for a session led by the legion officers including public publicity and adjutant duties.
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Elmer Grabill
Claude Grows
Kenneth Ransett
Carl Ledbetter
Frank Schroeder
Francis Herbert
Charles Marsh
Average volume of cooperatives business rises in 1921
The United States Department of Agriculture reports a sharp rise in the average volume of business done by farmers’ buying and selling cooperatives in 1921. 622 associations averaged 193000 dollars, up from 144700 in 1912, with 641 associations in 1914 averaging 137300 versus 206300 in 1921.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Card of Thanks from the Rocker Family
Card of thanks from Mrs Peter Rocker and children thanking neighbors and friends for kindness and support during illness and death of their father and husband.
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Peter Rocker
Indictment Notes in Laundry Contract Dispute
Fragmentary OCR shows a case involving Belling and Sale Oberfelde Chevrolet tied to a purchase dispute at a laundry. Hardy Meter Go and Sid are mentioned in unclear context. The readable text points to a legal matter or financial contention without clear outcomes or dates.
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Chevrolet
Moweys
Hardy Meter Go
Sid
One Ride on a Cowcatcher from Eldorado, Kansas
An excerpt from Adventures of a Scholar-Tramp recounts a perilous one ride on a Missouri Pacific cowcatcher near Eldorado Kansas. The narrator describes dusting the cowcatcher with a broom, wind from the engine, and battles with bugs and cold as a crossing near a white cow and calf looms ahead. The harrowing memory ends with a vow to never again mention cowcatchers.
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Frisco
Eldorado
Kan
Missouri Pacific
Kansas
Gien Mullin
The
Century Magazine
Carpet Choice Delights Bryson Office Staff
The Bryson post office office force selected a carpet after Treasury samples. They rejected a golden brown swatch, then settled on a green option but received a golden brownish rug with sunset hues. The committee ponders why they did not choose the green carpet.
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Robert H. Bryson
Treasury Department
Bryson
Earrings Heavy Shapes Upset London Ears
London doctors warn heavy grey earrings weighing over four ounces distort women ears. Beauty specialists report more sufferers seeking non surgical reshaping and restoration, as some use hat mounted earrings to avoid damage while preserving appearance.
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London
Laos
Pacis
Why a Twelve Genage
George, dear, after we Dex this beautiful new tome there is one thing I must tell you It is about the house and furnishings yet there is still a stealthing tach ing We now have a two car garage Have you thought of that The other car Gowetaya is a concern George argues about adding a second vehicle and storage plans escalate the domestic finances
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George
Gowetaya
Britain’s Taxation Burden Sways Public Support
Britain reveals heavy taxation on the population with a manual approach, forcing charges that exceed one hundred dollars. The report notes the strain on households and calls for policy review amid mounting costs and public concern.
Diversified Crops Press Weed Control in Red River Valley
Diversified cropping reduces sow thistle as rye and clover replace summer fallowing in Kittson County and nearby areas. Sweet clover expands as a dependable pasture crop, with 1910 wheat area nine times the combined rye and clover crops, and 1922 equal planting. Rye and clover acreage rises from 5,000 to 60,000 acres over twelve years according to USDA reports.
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Kittson County
Mint
Red River Valley
United States Department of Agriculture
Kitson
Dodge Brothers Unveil Major 1923 Expansion Plan
Dodge Brothers announce a sprawling six story assembly building to be the centerpiece of a 1923 expansion. The structure spans 1000 feet by 75 feet with over 500000 square feet of floor space, aiming toward a total building investment near 5 million dollars alongside related projects.
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Dodge Brothers
Disinfect Hog Quarters After Cholera Epidemic
After a cholera outbreak in the herd, all hog quarters used by the animals should be thoroughly disinfected. Use lime in small lots, burn litter and refuse, spray buildings with stock dips, drain mud wallows, and sprinkle soil under buildings with quicklime or disinfectant. Hogs not fully recovered should be destroyed.
Early Plowing Advise For Winter Wheat Gains Yield
Agricultural agronomists urge early plowing to improve seed bed, weed control, and soil settling before planting. Eastern farmers report up to five bushels per acre more yield with early land preparation versus late.
Attendance at Sidney Band Concerts Grows This Season
The Sidney open air band concerts draw larger crowds with about 2,000 attendees at the second show last Saturday. This Saturday night the Sidney Community band will perform, continuing the weekend series.
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Sidney
Sidney Juvenile Band Seeks Free Ride to Omaha Contest
Negotiations to send the Sidney Juvenile band to the intertown band contest in Omaha on October 2 3 and 4. Union Pacific to provide free transport if possible. First prize prize money ranges from 3200 to 9750, with 400 and 200 for second and third. About 60 members, director Bonham estimates travel at 1500 if paid. The band recently played Union Pacific day in North Platte and offered to perform at Omaha celebration. The event features four groups and aims to boost Sidney’s profile in the state.
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Sidney
Omaha
Union Pacific
North Platte
B. W. Bonham
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Mose
Sale Oberfelde
Tramp
Tella
Britain
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