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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1923
Page
9
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Emert P. Swan and Velma Hobson were married. A hay rack party for Miss Bessie Cross was held at the Nelson ranch south of Sidney by her friends. Nels Olson is erecting a 5200 reside nce on his farm west of the city. Jessen resigns from the U P railroad round house after thirty years to become crossing watchman. Rev L F Gunderson resigns as pastor of the Lutheran church effective November 1.
Thomas Ishmael and Josie Zimer ian wed. An entertainment planned for cemetery funds. Hans Christensen buys a new family lurry. Ground broken for W P Miles new home. A son born to Mr and Mrs Olof Pearson. Ten cars of horses and mules shipped from Sidney to Chicago. Rev Hegener of Colorado Springs preached at the Lutheran church. Rev Bakes on vacation. Sidney Separator company organized with officers S P Witters pres ident James McMullan vice president McLernon treasurer Nels Olson Adam Schimka H C Anderson directors. Delegates named to state conventions: Democratic John Phillips A W Atkins Joe Oberfelder Dan McAleese Pp A Griffin John Sart Dr Stowiltts Dan Welly. Peoples Independents D R Snider John Marr Henry Snider Gus Wellner James Tucker Free Silver Republicans Charles Jagnitz Andy Lindberg L H Bordwell. No fusion declared by any party.
Grace Barret of Lincoln was selected to succeed Mrs. Rogers in Sidney schools after a competitive process involving forty applicants. The note appears among local items detailing community happenings and personnel changes.
The county commissioners took steps to curb gun toting in Sidney as talks of incorporation spread. Alfred, son of Peter Smith, returned a found $100 puree to owner Charles G. Rose, and early watermelons appeared on markets amid a flood that drowned prairie dogs. Robert Oberfelder visited New York. The new county jail is under construction and Antelope's young crop looks fresh.
Properly stacked wheat provides cheap storage and preserves quality. Stacking prevents losses from rain sprouting bleaching and animals as grain waits for the thresher. It also improves color and quality through sweat and clears the field for early replanting.
Fall fashion notes describe silhouettes, skirt lengths, necklines and sleeves staying true to classic lines while waist placement remains debated between low hip and natural waist. Draped and tiered frocks stay in style with plain and patterned wool coats. Prominent colors include smoke gray, seal brown, beaver, sailor blue, camel hair and terra cotta.
Keith county uses premium money from last year to buy seeds of crops and vegetables not grown in the county. The 450 exhibits representing over 20 crops earned 100 first premiums at the State Fair. 387 were rated as good, 69 as medium, none poor, guiding planting under the County Extension Agent. Many new crops are now grown locally and again this year.
A Nebraska Agricultural Engineering circular offers guidance for planning farmsteads on 160 acre farms. It includes a diagram and sixteen rules for efficient building layout to save labor, noting that buildings can account for a significant share of farm value and eliminate thousands of miles of walking over years.
Lincoln census blanks sent to all Nebraska Legion posts to report names of World War I veterans living in Nebraska. Counts compiled and turned over to the secretary of state for an early fall roster publication. Legion will cooperate with state officials to make the list as complete as possible.
The Centerville Alabama Press argues that weekly newspapers serve the people as freelance voices on public questions. Editors operate separately from business, giving the masses a substantial weekly platform beyond official editorial control.
Carl Reifschneider, residing with his parents Mr and Mrs Alex Reifschneider three miles northwest of Bayard, was badly burned Wednesday night when a can of gasoline spilled as he trudged to the garage. A mistaken spark from a struck match set his face and arms ablaze, the extent of injuries described as serious.
Tom Mor ton helps a frozen girl with a man’s address but discovers a false tale about a fiancé. Mary uncovers the deception, and Tom confesses his love, ends with their embrace.
A reflective note on human judgment advising readers to ignore both uncritical praise and constant knocking. It warns against giving attention to those who react to everything or nothing, urging discernment and steady focus on meaningful critique.
Two steel bridges of 32 foot span and 20 feet wide are to be placed over the creek, one west of Potter and one south of Potter, replacing washes from flood waters. Pile drivers will set large piling for foundations, with structures built to withstand ordinary water. Only the breaking of the big reservoirs near Kimball could affect them. The bridges will be welcomed by travelers and others.
Grand Island residents Mr and Mrs Herman Sichlsen and children visit the Tt A Babcock home while Louis Larson of Newman Grove oversees land interests. Several neighbors and relatives from Saratoga Wyoming Springfield Minnesota Dannebrog and Tekamah spend time with local families. A baby girl was born to Ray Mattson and Helen Gunderson. Alice Gunderson of Tekamah visits family.
Clarence Ely manages business interests in Sidney last Tuesday. Chas Hadley departed Sidney last Thursday to tend local crop interests. Yard Jones and wife extended stay from Sidney to help harvest. Rev Kilburn of Sidney visited parishioners. Anna Hammer stayed with home folks over Sunday. R J Hughes, Elmer’s father, arrived from Randolph to lead Huntsman Farmers Union elevator crew. Joe Ernst visited from Dalton for machinery repairs. Mrs John Jones visited Sidney on Thursday. Pete Reyer, Henry Ehmke and Wm Jendes families visit to assist ill father. Farmers busy cutting and heading grain. railroad workers aiding harvest welcomed.
The Elwood Sun reports numerous visitors arriving from Nebraska and Wyoming, including Mr. Lydiatts' brother and family heading to Rawlins, Wyo. and W. B. Jewett of Gurley with Geo. S. Jewett of Sidney visiting Persenger home. Others traveled to Julesburg to meet a mother in Denver and to Wayne and York for family visits. A Sunday ball game drew Mrs. Payton from Lookout, and a local disappearance and rapid found in Lodge Pole involved Ray Swift and Maude Stimpson, who reappeared dazed in an enclosed garage after a night away, receiving medical care.
Lodgepole Items announce the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Thos Charles of Grand Junction Colorado on August 3rd. Also notes Hal Heath’s sixth birthday party with ice cream and cake at his east town home. A benefit recital by Miss Charity Reed and pupils pleases church audience. Visitors include Mrs Frank Kucera and son Kent from Tribune, and Mr and Mrs Withers of Littleton visiting relatives. Prof Lydvitt and family returned.
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