American Bank and Sidney State Bank Merge in Western Nebraska
The American Bank and Sidney State Bank consolidate under the name American Bank, giving Sidney the largest bank in Western Nebraska with combined resources over a million and a half. Jesse C. McNish leads the merged bank, bringing far-reaching finance roles in Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming. J. J. McIntosh retires after fifty years in Western Nebraska banking, leaving a legacy of expansive Cheyenne County land development and a storied Sidney institution.
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American
Sidney State
J. J. McIntosh
American Bank
Jesse C. McNish
Sidney State Bank
Sidney
Nebraska
Omaha
Federal Reserve Bank
Colorado
Wyoming
McNish ‘Cattle Loan Company
McNish Land Company
C. C. McNish
Cheyenne County
Mr.McNish
J. C. McNish
H. McNish
J. W. Johnson
Corps
George EB. Taylor
Robert A. Barlow
Rare Financial
Gibraltar
MclIntosh
J.C. McNish
Mr. McNish
City Market Reopens August 17 Under A G Shepherd
The City Market will reopen Saturday August 17 at the old Hardy Building location east of the court house. A G Shepherd will manage the market, bring cash only terms, and offer thrice daily free delivery. Shepherd is a familiar Sidney merchant and promises fair dealing.
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Hardy Building
Court House
A. G. Shepherd
Sidney
Shepherd
Telephone Lines Transfer to Government in Nebraska
All Nebraska Telephone Co exchanges including Sidney were placed under Postmaster General control on August 1 by President Wilson. Manager G C Gatze meyer and the local staff are now serving under Uncle Sam with efficient assistance.
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Nebraska Telephone Co
Sidney
Wilson
G. C. Gatzemeyer
Local Exchange
Uncle Sam
Warren Joins Swenson in Sidney Law Firm
Warren of Lincoln partners with J. M. Swenson to form Swenson & Warren with offices in the Stuht Hink building. Warren, a University of Nebraska law graduate, previously practiced in Marshfield Oregon and Lincoln, now plans to handle all local legal matters. His wife and daughter will reside at the Lindberg home and Mrs Warren will start a voice and piano studio.
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EL Warren
Lincoln
J. M. Swenson
Swenson & Warren
Stuht-Hink
Warren
Law Department
University of Nebraska
Swenson
Marshfield
Oregon
Nebraska
Sidney
Lindberg
Volunteers for Special Training in Government Work
A list from Logan Utah shows local men volunteering for special training at the Agriculture College for government work. They would be subject to call to leave on train No 19 August 14. It is not known whether the entire list will be called. Names include Clyde M. McMillan L C Grant Edw Anderson Leo Bartholomew Henry C Jones Emery W McIrwin.
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Agriculture College of
Tlogan
Utah
Clyde M. McMillan
L. C. Grant
Edw
Anderson Leo Bartholomew Henry C Jones
Emery W. McIrwin
Threshing Machines Gov Busy Across County
Threshing machines operate widely in the county with fall wheat yields from ten to forty bushels per acre. O W Busaker reported 2,640 bushels from 80 acres of sod wheat, 33 bushels per acre. A machine near Sidney averages about 1,400 bushels daily. Morris Jessen, eleven miles east of Dalton, threshed 7,000 bushels from 260 acres.
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O. W. Busaker
Sidney
Morris Jessen
Dalton
May Consolidate Land Offices in Nebraska
Possible consolidation of government land districts may merge Broken Bow and part of Alliance into the North Platte district, likely increasing business at the United States land office in North Platte.
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North Platte Tribune
Bank Founder Retires Thanks Patrons and Friends
In ill health retirement The American Bank’s control passes to Mr McNish and associates. The author expresses gratitude for patronage and confidence in maintaining the bank’s good name, noting personal and business ties and soliciting continued support.
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Bank
Soldiers dine with Sidney volunteers before Camp Fremont
An entire trainload of draft recruits halted in Sidney for a generous dinner organized by the Red Cross and local committees. The 406 hot meals were served in 45 minutes to South Dakota, eastern Nebraska and western Iowa soldiers en route to Camp Fremont California. Harry Haller of Atlanta, Georgia praised the hospitality and thanked the Red Cross units for the entertainment.
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Sidney
Red Cross
Sammy Girls
Boy Scouts
Opera House
South Dakota
Nebraska
Iowa
Fremont
California
Harry Haller
Atlanta
Georgia
138Th Engineers
San Francisco
Russia
Read Cross
Railroads Advertise Work As Labor Shortage Grows
The Burlington Employment Special reached Sidney August 2 drawing several men for Sterling division. Rail officials seek novel incentives to attract workers as shortage bites. Burlington notes bridge work paused by piledriver failure. new steel driver ordered. Wheat shipments rise with 24 cars moving from Lorenzo, Huntsman, Sidney worth about 75000. Local commerce developments include Hornaday building nearing completion and business offices above Andersen Grocery.
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Burlington
Sidney
Sterling
Lodgepole Creek
Poreman Malburn
Burke
Guernsey
Lorenzo, Huntsman
Cheyenne County
Cheyenne
Polling Places in Cheyenne County Primary and General 1918
The Cheyenne County voting sites for the 1918 primary and general elections are listed. New precincts include Bunker Hill and Pleasant View. Locations cover schoolhouses, halls, a court basement, a public library, and town halls across Bronson, Banker Hill, Chambers, Colton, Davison, Eagle, Gurley, Lodgepole, Potter, Sidney districts, Trognitz, and Union Valley.
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Bunker Hill
Pleasant View
Bronson
Banker Hill
Nwy
Chambers
Colton
Sundl
Davison
Center
Eagle
Gurley
Plasant View
Sidney No
Court House
Sidney
Public Library
Trognitz
Union Valley
Dalton
Rough and Ready De Luxe at U S A Theatre Aug 11
William Farnum stars in Rough and Ready a deluxe production at the U S A Theatre on Sunday August 11. A Fox studio moment shows Farnum observing a child who says she knits to bang the Kaiser with.
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William Farnum
Mr. Farnum
Fox Studio
Mr. Farnun
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Bank and
J.J. McIntosh
the American Bank
Sidney, Neb
Hardy Bldg
East Side Court House
A. G. Shepherd, Prop
The
Chas. Hornaday
Anderson Grocery
Fina
W. A. Zwink
Stewitts
BE. L. Montgomery
Optician
Virgil Marsh
Panama
Oberfelder
Sidney, Nebraska
Very
Potter
Pot
Vath’s Pharmacy
L. W. Vath
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