1926 assessment of farm lands fixed by board
The state board of equalization fixed the state tax levy at 18 mills for 1966, a .5 mill cut from last year, saving taxpayers about 1,008,330. About 5,784,212 will be raised, with 1.50 mills to the general fund and 22 mills to the capital fund. The total tangible property valuation is 3,177,833,200 and intangible 144,877,174. The capital levy stands at 22 mills for four years. Final county rollback kept most counties unchanged. several saw varied increases. Cheyenne county taxes rose from 87,168.26 in 1925 to 1075 in 1996, a saving of 25,002.84 over last year.
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State Board of Equalization
Capitol
Antelope
Boyd
Cherry
Dundy
Holt
Keith
Keya
Paha
Perkins
Pierce
Red Willow
Sioux
Washington
Buffalo
Custer
Dakota
Dawson
Dodge
Hooker
Kimball
Richardson
Saunders
Cheyenne
Cheyenne County
Burgess Music Store Announces Special Sale Event
The Burgess Music Store, a well known shop in western Nebraska, promotes a special sale on pianos, record players, hand instruments, and general musical accessories. The sale features unusually low prices on high grade lines to attract customers, with the store described as up to date and popular among patrons.
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Burgess Music’ Store
Burgess
Nebraska
Ilt
The
Telegraph
Olson firm ships hogs to Denver at top price
Nels Olson head of the market and the Hiveatock firm of Olson and Sone was in Denver the first of the week where he shipped a car load of hogs. The shipment was fine stock and he obtained the top price for them. The Olson concern has several hundred head of high grade cattle and hogs on its ranch west of town at all times and supplies its own market with choice stock.
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Nels Olson
Hiveatock
Olson & Sone
Denver
Olson
Weeden's Furniture Sale Ends Saturday in Sidney
One of the most successful sale events in Sidney ends its two week run at Weeden's Furniture Store. The annual summer sale attracted broad advertising and large deliveries across western Nebraska with strong customer turnout and high returns after a July 24 opening.
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Sidney
Weeden
Nebraska
Telegraph
Underwood Absent From Canvass for County Treasurer Nomination
Fred Underwood, in charge of the Sidney National Guard unit at Ashland, requests the Telegraph to inform voters he cannot canvass due to camp duty until after the primary. He seeks primary support for the Republican nomination for Cheyenne County treasurer. He also serves as a U S Reserve lieutenant.
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Fred Underwood
Ashland
Sidney
National Guard
Cheyenne County
Underwood
Sydney National Guard
United States
Opening of New Road Celebrated in Nebraska Link
The Bridgeport Alliance marks completion of a new highway link in western Nebraska with a $250,000 project. The celebration is expected to draw participants from Cheyenne and nearby counties, reflecting long dreamt road progress.
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Nebraska
Reverend Crawford Takes A Sociology Course
Rev J J Crawford pastor of Sidney Episcopal church recently returned from Laramie where he took a sociology course at Wyoming State University He is spending his vacation studying social conditions in rural and community life and plans to make this topic part of his campaign in community church work He has recovered from injuries in a recent automobile accident.
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J. J. Crawford
Sidney Episcopal Church
Laramie
Wyoming State University
Crawford
Accidents at Potter Report Five Incidents In Week
Five accidents were reported from Potter during the past week. G L Rogers broke a finger in a car crank incident. Andy Brett suffered severe bruising after being thrown against his car top on a rough road. Mrs Lee Hagemeister sprained an ankle. Roland Biggs cut a knee falling at home. George Thirwall broke a rib while pitching hay.
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Potter
G.L. Rogers
Andy Brett
Lee ‘Hagemeister
Roland Biggs
George ‘Thirwall
Marriage Announcement for Evelena Gray and Edward V. Sargent
Evelena Gray and Edward V. Sargent married in Kansas City. The bride, a former city resident, had been living in Kansas City for some time. Mr. Sargent is a resident of the Kansas City area and they will reside there after the wedding.
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Sidney
Evelena Gray
Edward V
Sargent
Kansas City
Pride
Crop outlook May Shape 1926 Prices Across Regions
US agriculture leaders project below average yields for corn and major foods overall despite bumper western Nebraska wheat. Hay oats and potatoes look weak. cotton may exceed 15 million bales. Corn hog dynamics could shift next year with higher hogs and lower corn prices, while spring wheat dips but winter wheat tops last year’s crop.
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Nebraska
Department of Agriculture
Canada
M8 Are Installed In Dalton Encampment
Officers for the local Encampment lodge were installed on Thursday evening of last week. District Deputy Co N Wright and staff of Sidney directed the ceremonies. R F P Cape was installed as Chief Patriarch and tasked to install J H Foster as senior warden upon his return. A luncheon followed the installation. Dalton Delegate.
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Co. N. Wright
Sidney
R. F P. Cape
J. H. Foster
Dalton
Drilling Near City Tap Water From Underground River
Charles D. Green reports another flowing well on the Olson place as he continues a project west of the city. He plans thirty 12 inch wells in the area to provide irrigation water from the underground river, with tests indicating a practical and large water supply for the valley.
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Charles D. Green
Olson Place
Iver
Dodge City man dies after Dalton shooting
William “Nick” Carter of Dodge City Kansas was shot in the head during a drunken fight near Dalton on July 23 and died Tuesday night in Dalton. An inquest found death by shooting at unknown hands. Three men held were released for lack of evidence. a suspect named Whitie Eryes vanished.
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Dalton
William “Nick” Carter
Dodge City
Kan
Carter
Gehrig
McDaniel
Whitie” Eryes
Datton
Pair of poker players jailed in Dalton incident
Sheriff McDaniel had George Talbert and John Williams arrested in Dalton Thursday. Talbert paid a fine but could not cover it, so he was allowed to hang his hat in McDaniel's rooming house. Williams received a clearance card due to insufficient evidence to convict. Both men were strangers to Dalton, visiting during harvest.
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Dalton
George Talbert
Visitors From Wayne Leave After Two Weeks Visit
Mr and Mrs Nels Nelson of Wayne depart today for home after a two week visit in Sydney and surrounding territory. Mrs Nelson is former Christina Lindberg who once lived here. She visited sister Dalton and daughter Mrs Flomer Garber of Cheyenne. Their daughter Marcella joined to the west coast for a visit. The Nelsons also visited Mr and Mrs M B Inglett east of Dalton, Mrs Inglett a sister of Mr Nelson.
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Nels Nelson
Wayne
Sydney
Nelson
Christina Lindberg
Et Dalton
Flomer Garber
Cheyenne
Marcella
Nelsons
Inglett
Dalton
Partnership Change At Starmeat Market On East First Street
Frank Schwasnick, long associated with Mr. Flicker in operating the Starmeat Market on East First Street, has bought Flicker’s interest and will continue the business under his own management. Mrs. Schwasnick, an expert in sausage making and experienced in market operations, will support the enterprise as it runs as a first class market.
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Frank Schwasnick
Flicker
Starmeat
East First Street
William Anderson Hurt by Fallen Horse at Bronson Farm
William Anderson of near Bronson suffered serious injuries this week when a horse fell on him at his farm, injuring his head and chest.
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William Anderson
Near Bronson
West of Peetz Man Taken for Appendicitis Operation
Albert Warren from west of Peetz was transported to North Platte by Dr. Harry J. Mantor for an appendicitis operation. His condition was alarming at first, but since the procedure he is recovering nicely.
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Albert Warren
West of Peetz
North Platte
Harry J. Mantor
Crops Improve Say Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Near Peets
Mr and Mrs J B Anderson travelers from southeast of Peets reported to a Telegraph representative that corn stands vary greatly in this section compared to their home district. They noted wheat is also heavier in the Sidney district.
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J. B. Anderson
Peets
Sherrerd
Sidney
Anderson
Clerk Clara Klein Takes Two Week Vacation
Mies Clara Klein a popular Sidney post office clerk begins a two week vacation. She will visit St Paul Minneapolis Rochester and other Minnesota points continuing her duties upon return.
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Mies Clara Klein
Sidney
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Rochester
Minnesota
Dal ton Delegate editor calls for county office audit
Editor Don Dey Ermand of the Dalton Delegate urges publication of a five year audit on all county offices. He supports a watchdog report but declines to target a single individual, noting a clear divide between Sheriff McDaniel and the Delegate-Kimball Observer editor.
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Ealitor Don Dey Ermand
Dalton
Cheyenne County Tax Payers League Vigilance Committee
McDaniel
Mir. Dey ‘Ernand
Kimball Observer
State Holds Quarantine Period Cannot Be Changed
State health officials led by Chief Wilson stated no shortening of the scarlet fever quarantine period of 21 days has been approved. He noted some locales discharged patients after 10 to 14 days with anti toxin, risking ongoing carrier transmission even after apparent recovery.
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Tocal Boards of Health
Chief Wilson
State Health Bureau
Wilson
Gers
Sidney Golfers Victorious in Colorado Match
The Sidney golf club won a Sunday contest at Brust on the course, defeating the local club by 96 points. Jay Closman set a nine hole course record with 32 in the second round, while Blip Doran broke the 18 hole record with 71. The nine hole Brust course par is 36. Next, Sidney visits Sterling on August 16 for the final Colorado Nebraska Golf Association match.
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Sidney Golf Club
Brust
Jay Closmian
Blip Doran
Sidney
Sterling
Colorado- Nebraska Golf Association
Sidney Dairy Calf Club Meeting Notes
Members of the Kidney Dairy Calf club met at District 36 schoolhouse on Monday. Louise Kurz and Christina Kreta demonstrated cow judging followed by a song. A lunch of cake and lemonade was served. The next meeting is scheduled for August 18 at the same location.
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Kidney Dairy Calf Club
Hala
Louise Kurz
Christina Kreta
Wicked Cleaver Cook Sentenced After Tonic Fueled Outburst
George Gable a local hotel cook received a 20 day county jail term after an alleged incident involving a cleaver. He reportedly drank a synthetic hair tonic mix and caused damage in the kitchen including spoiled soup and fish. Sheriff McDaniel escorted him to Judge Kahl for sentencing.
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George Gable
George
Small Blaze Tampers Vacant Lot Behind Library
Sidney Volunteer Fire Department answered an alarm at 546 yesterday afternoon and put out a fire started along vacant lots owned by M. W. Osborn at the rear of the city library. An old tree stump and dry grass were ignited by a passing locomotive.
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Sidney Volunteer Fire Department
M. W. Osborn
Buick Cars Sold In Sidney Dealer Orders Ten Models
The Hahler garage in Sidney reports receiving orders for ten new Buick models and says deliveries will occur as cars are secured from the state distributing center.
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Hahler
Sidney
Buick Motor Cars
Cheyenne County Wheat Harvest Poses for Picture
Val Kuska of Omaha and A F Larri vee of the university of Nebraska conservation department spent two days in Cheyenne county photographing and inspecting crops for a western Nebraska farming series. Kuska praised the wheat crop as the best he has seen, noting scientific and practical farming improvements and warning about smut treatment. Approximately 38 000 acres have received some treatment and oats, Darley, and corn look strong, with livestock and agriculture overall in good condition for ten years.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney
Val Kuska
Omaha
Burlington Railroad
A. F Larrivee
Conservation Department
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
the Telegraph
Kuska
Cheyenne
Gilead Party Visits Sidney Seek Farm Prospects
A Gilead Nebraska automobile party arrived last week to visit the George Deaver family near Sidney and to look over Cheyenne county farm prospects. Participants Frank Rauner Leon Korbemmel and Mr and Mrs Frank Worteman toured local farms and expressed interest in permanent residence in the Sidney agricultural center amid a strong wheat crop outlook.
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Gilead
Nebr
George Deaver
Sidney
Frank Rauner
Leon Korbemmel
Frank Worteman
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Great
Sidney Agricultural Center
Gilead Party
Steam threshers still serve in Dalton district yields
Steam as a power for threshing grain has declined since gasoline rose, yet one steam thresher remains in use in the Dalton district. It yields wonderful wheat and, like the ox-cart, endures as a dependable threshing unit despite falling out of favor.
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Dalton
Elizabeth LeVerne King Dead After Brief Illness
Elizabeth LeVerne King wife of John King died here Thursday night after a brief illness. Mr King is employed on road construction on West Lincoln highway. They had resided here a short time. Undertaker Mark G. Howard had charge of the funeral.
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Elizabeth LeVerne King
John King
Mr. King
West Lincoln Highway
Mark G. Howard
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Potte
Abetet
Dalton Encampment
Sidney Dairy Calf Club
Cheyenne County Wheat Harvest
Burlington
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