Livestock prices at South Omaha market report 1923
South Omaha Union Stock Yards reports cattle and hog markets with steady to higher prices on fat cattle and feeders, listing ranges for beef cattle, yearlings, cows, heifers, calves, and hogs. It notes prime heavy steers at 11.70 and hogs up to 6.765 per hundredweight, amid variable demand and light supplies. Also mentions film review blurbs for The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse at U.S.A. theater.
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Union Stock Yards
South Omaha
Confidence In His Legs
A brief anecdote notes a child pleading to join a visit, insisting that his legs can carry him despite the distance. The exchange highlights a playful, homespun moment illustrating family affection and a child’s determination.
Maley returns from Denver with improved health
Mrs. S. A. Maley and husband traveled from Denver to Sidney after five weeks of treatment. She reports great health gains. Colona, Illinois residents F. P. Green and family visit Mr. Green's brother C. D. Green and kin, plan to tour western Nebraska. G. P. Kratz and family start a Black Hills vacation. Misses Margaret and Anna Fay Wilmon visit Denver. The Boston Herald notes The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse joins other classics at U. S. A. theatre with Pierce and Roslyn. audiences urged to attend the extravaganza, praised as outstanding in small cities.
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S. A. Maley
Sidney
Denver
F. P. Green
Colona, Lll
Mr. Green
C. D. Green
Nebraska
The Four Horsemen in a French Village Production
An entire French village housing up to 6000 souls was staged and destroyed for a film shoot. Every house was completed as a set piece rather than a real front. A costume factory arose on Metro studio grounds to dress the production.
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Metro
U.S. A
Miss Bessie Porter Sets Mission To Assyria
Bridgeport née Miss Bessie Porter, daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Porter, plans foreign missionary service in Assyria. She will sail from New York on August 1. Rupert Hughes film Danger Curve Ahead praised for humor and dramatic realism, showing Wednesday and Thursday at U S A.
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Bessie Porter
Bridgeport
J. C. Porter
Assyrin
New York
Rupert Hughes
Christ Episcopal Church Schedule and Services
Christ Episcopal Church opens daily for prayer. Holy Communion each Sunday at 10 am with church school at 11 am. Morning prayer and sermon led by Rev. Henry Ives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Holy Communion
Henry Ives
Bible Students' Association Class Meets Sundays
The local Bible class of the International Bible Students' Association meets Sundays at 2 PM at 102 C Street. All interested in Bible study are invited to attend. Clara Downey serves as Class Secretary.
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International Bible Students’ Association
C Street
Clara Downey
Catholic Church Offers Early Mass and Rosary Instruction
The parish schedules Masses at 7 38 a m and 8 00 a m on weekdays with Rosary Instruction and Benediction at 7 30. Rev Anton Link leads the service, and the church invites attendees. Epworth Bible study pauses in August while William Kilburn serves as pastor.
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Anton Link
Mt Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Announcement
Sunday service at 11 08 in German. A special meeting of voting members is set for August 19 at 2 30 pm to discuss plate innings for windshields and sedanks installed at Hahler Garage. Funds will be spent for absolute show pleasure featuring Pierce and Roslyn at U S Friday and Saturday.
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Pierce
Roslyn
U. S
WHL Veters and Pastor Review School Building Plans
A note indicates WHL Veters and Pastor are surveying plans for the new school building. The brief item records their attendance and intent to assess design details for the project.
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WHL Veters
Trinity English Lutheran Church Sidney Service Notice
Trinity English Lutheran Church Sidney announces church school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 4 a m on Sunday August 12 1923 Sermon titled 4 Pharisee or Publican 4 Plan to attend and keep the church service in mind.
Grace Church Gurley Church School Service Schedule
Grace Church Gurley invites members to church school at 10 a.m. and evening worship at 5 p.m. Active services mark the day with scripture reading and communal prayer.
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Grace Church
Gurley
First Church Potter Afternoon Service Notice
Afternoon services at 2 30 p m conducted by Rev W L T Kihse D D pastor at First Church Potter with details readable in the notice.
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First Church
Potter
Ship New Wheat and Crops From Lorenzo to Omaha
Five carloads of this year’s wheat are being shipped from Lorenzo to Omaha per Burlington Agent M. A. Shipman. Rail officials call the new wheat the first to move this season and note very good quality on the south table with high yields, some around thirty bushels per acre. Harvesting progresses in the county’s north, oats and barley report excellent, forage crops strong, corn and peas in good to excellent condition, though frost risk remains.
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Lorenzo
Omaha
Burlington
M. A. Shipman
Sidney
Potter Man Passes Away In Nebraska Funeral Held
Joseph Derpinghaus aged 66 died Monday evening at 1 at his sister Mrs Carl Stromberg northeast of Votter. He was uncle to George and Herbert Stromberg. Funeral services were held at St Patrick's church in Sidney and burial followed in Sidney cemetery. He was a single man.
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Joseph Derpinghaus
Carl Stromberg
Votter
George Ad Herbert Stromberg
St. Patrick's Church
Sidney
Depinghaus
Local and Personal News from Sidney and Nearby
KE Worden and family are vacationing at Grand Lake Colorado. Mrs Jon Eskildsen of Sterling visits Miss Mabel Taiston. Superintendent Liebendorfer took his wife to Laramie Wyoming and placed her in a hospital for hay fever. Miss Alta Sawyer vacations two weeks from her duties as bankkeeper at the American Bank, staying with parents near Broadwater. News arrives of Mr and Mrs Z Hedges safely arriving in California, after a visit from former Sidney residents Mr and Mrs Virgil Marsh. Mrs W S Hodgkin and Mrs W Terry Larson hosted sixteen guests at the Hodgkin home for Mr and Mrs A F Warren with bridge prizes to Mrs R E Witham and Dr M F Yettibone and Mr and Mrs Warren, followed by luncheon. Rev A F Murless and Mrs D B Evans visit at Dr and Mrs E W Murless, Mrs Evans joined by her daughter and Mrs Dalkstrom of Cheyenne. Solomon on parade as village sheiks with minimal attire draws attention. Rev Samuel Light and son of Sterling and Harry Jones plan a month in Wyoming. no service at Presbyterian Church during absence, Sunday school continues. J C Hassenstab directs Sidney Community Band in Light’s absence. Rev Frank Anderson of Omaha visits on way to Pacific coast. his parents were early Potter settlers. Anderson worked for F Melernon in Sidney years ago to attend school. this is his first Sidney visit in eight years.
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W. SK. Hodgkin
W. Terry Larson
Hodgkin
A. FE. Warren
R. E. Witham
M. FE. Yettibone
Mrs. Warren
Samuel Light
Sterling
Harry’ Jones
Wyoming
Presbyterian Chure
Rev. Light
J. C. Hassenstab
Sidney
Frank Anderson
Plymouth Congregational Church
Omaha
W. Z. Shoemaker
Pacific Coast
Rev. Anderson
Potter
F. Melernon
Essig family long tied to Sidney hardware history
The Essigs have deep roots in Sidney with a hardware business run by Mrs. Essig after her husband’s death and the Essig block built by her. After twenty years in Sidney, she plans to move to Spokane to settle permanently, visiting relatives there with two brothers. Additional notes mention a reception by Mrs. R E Witham for her mother in law and sister in law, with guests from Lincoln, Tekamah, Manitowoc, and Alma.
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Sidney
Spokane
Wash
Sidney Smothers Lodge Pole Nine Rally Beats Lodge Polo
The Sidney baseball nine overturned a prior loss to undefeated Oshkosh club by thumping Lodge Pole 17 to 2 at Athletic Park. Red Crowley blanked Lodge Pole for six innings, Lyle Clark and Swede Swenson earned regular berths after debuting with four hits between them. A regional tournament may occur in Sidney within six weeks with six visiting teams, backed by local business support, possibly a three day event with double headers and a Sunday final.
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Lodge Pole
Sidney Baseball
Oshkosh
Lodge Vole
Athletic Park
Red Crowley
Lodge Polo Club
Lyle Clark
Swenson
Tecause
Sidney
Young Clark
Manser
Null
Zimmer
Willis
Pearson
Cloupeck
Mra C D Essig’s Resignation Reported
Mra C D Essig has been a resigned figure in the latest report, with local sources noting shifts in leadership roles. The brief item hints at organizational changes and future steps for associated groups.
Local club eyes tourney to draw Sidney baseball fame
The anxious club contemplates offering cash prizes to attract outsiders but refuses debt from contests. Home team to host a return game at Lodge Pole next Sunday. Oshkosh, the unbeaten, will visit August 19. Also mentions ice cream buckets and ads for dairy orders and auto glass.
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Sidney
Benson
EAMES
Lodge Pole
Oshkosh
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L. O. Keedick
Majestic Range
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Central Ave
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Red Bull
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Boston
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Frank B. Nolan
R. E. Kennedy
F. N. Slawson
Cheyenne Co
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Birdella Chambers
W. W. Craig
Sunol
SEFEB
C. P. Millett
Bob W. Ath
Fred Wittig, Sr
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Grace King
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Hilda Berkl
Sidney Nebr
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Iowa
FF. W. Bisbee
Greeley, Colo
C. J.hellwig
F. B. Tobin
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Depot
L O. Fundingsland
Colorado
Radcliff
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Kiowa County
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Wm. Schuler
Tost—Brown
C. L. Brown
Herald
Edward
G. P. Kratz
Black Hills
Margaret and
Anna Fay Wilmon
Werald
Literary Digest
Four Horsemen
Assyria
Madays, Mass
Wthooest Episcopal Chamb
Lesons
Harding
Epworth League
William Kilburn
Paster
Mt. Paul's
Hahler Garage
Trinity English Lutheran Church
KE. D. Worden
Grand Lake, Colo
Jon Eskildsen of
Mabel Taiston
Liebendorfer
Laramie
Wye
Alta Sawyer
Broadwater
California
Z. Hedges
Virgil Marsh
A. F. Murless
Methodist Church
Bartlett
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E. W. Murless
Solomon
R. BE. Witham
E. C. Witham
Lincoln
R. T. Jones
Alfiance
Gordon Bryant
Tekamah
Edith Clarke
Manitowoc
Wis
Kline
Alma
Sidney Smothers
the Farms Dairy
Hahier Garage
Rudolph Valentine
Alice Terry
Momlay
Sweet Corn
Livoni & Son
City Loans
Tive
Turkeys
Chanic
M. W. Osborn Motor Co
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