Bond Election Set for Sidney Sept 14 to Fund Utilities
The Sidney council in special session approves ordinances 177 178 and 179 calling a bond election on September 14 for 196000 in bonds to fund expansions of electric power heating and lighting and water systems. The plan aims to relieve chronic overcapacity and ensure fire protection while revenues from the systems cover debt. Dr M E Pettibows of the McIntosh block invites study of the proposal ahead of the vote.
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City of
Sidney
Special Features of Band Concert Please Special Features of Band Concert Please
Wednesday evening’s band concert drew a large crowd to the courthouse lawn. New pieces and special numbers, led by baritone John Grex, garnered enthusiastic applause. The saxophone quartet Blaine Grebill Andy Sittler Goldyn Doran and Paul Bartholomew performed two selections with local talent.
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Court House
John Grex
Saxaphone Quartette
Grex
Blaine Grebill
Andy Sittler
Goldyn Doran
Paul Bartholomew
Grabill
County Wheat Late To Market This Year
Wheat harvest in Cheyenne County lags two to three weeks behind last year due to transport problems. Nebraska Colorado Grain Co. cannot secure cars fast enough, with many elevators full and no relief in sight. Sidney sees grain movement begin, but car availability may wane after cutting and threshing peak.
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Cheyenne
Nebraska- Colorado Grain Co
Sidney
St Patrick Academy Addition Delayed From Missing Steel
The St Patrick Academy addition will not be finished in time for the opening of school next month because the steel for the building has not arrived. Contractors expect a short wait once the material arrives, and the academy will open as usual using all available facilities to care for students.
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St. Patrick Academy
Atl
Ploen
Prosperity Seen After Temporary Economic Lull
Economic experts forecast renewed prosperity as crops flood the market. European demand for farm products is rising while Russia cannot supply breadstuffs, expanding U.S. wheat exports and boosting money flow and construction. County figures project 6 million dollars in income from 3 million bushels of wheat, with large surplus for local business growth.
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Russia
Europe
Chheyenne
Grade school building delays opening in September
The new grade school will not be ready for the September 6 opening due to material delays. Contractors Moser and Spitler say work could finish early if materials arrive promptly. Until completion the system will use the Carnegie library, as last year, and the lawn will be a future beauty spot.
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Moser and Spitler
Carnegie Library
Hull Named Mercantile Manager at Farmers' Union Store
R V Hull of Scottsbluff arrives to manage the mercantile department of the Farmers' Union Co operative store in New Mar. The shift aims to streamline stock and improve service while C O Hade focuses on grain livestock and farm machinery. Hull brings eleven years with Diers Bros Co and will reorganize inventory to better serve patrons.
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R. V. Hull
Scottsbluff
Farmers’ Union’ Co-operative
Farmers’ Union Co-operative
C. O. Hade
Hull
Mercantile
Hade
Diers Bros. Co
Mr. Hull
Bet ter Farming Exhibit Train to Visit Sidney and Gurley
A special train bearing the Bet ter Farming Exhibit will arrive in Sidney next Friday August 20 at 1 30 p m and stay until 3 o'clock It will reach Gurley at 10 45 am and stay from 3 30 pm until 5 o'clock The exhibit features a model farm depicting 320 acres with crops in progress plus a model farmhouse modern ready facilities livestock and dairy demonstrations farm marketing exhibits and seed shows Lectures will be given by agricultural officials and college representatives from the C B & Q R R Denver Colorado and the C S Ry Also in attendance are Agricultural Agents Farle Reed J B Lamson H L Ford and others.
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Sidney
Gurley
Farle
G. Reed
Denver
Colo
B Lamson
Agriculturist
Chicago
H. L. Ford
Awsiatapt Agricultural
City Mail Delivery Starts September in Sidney Nebraska
City announces mail delivery to begin September 1 1920 in Sidney Nebraska with home receptacles required. Patrons must install appropriate mailbox slots in doors or mail will not be delivered. Officials urge prompt action so reports can be submitted to the department. Signed W W Nelson Acting Public Service.
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City
Sidney
Nebraska
Guida Wins Over Kearney in Wrestling Match
Guida snatched a victory Wednesday evening by pinning Kearney for a two fall out of three. Kearney weighed in heavy but was outmatched on the mat. Farmer Burns was to referee and speak on physical culture, but sickness prevented his travel. The match was a clean sport enjoyed by attendees.
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Ben
Guida
Kearney
Farmer Burns
ees _L
Riley
Boosters Schedule Two-Game Series With Grant Nebraska
Local boosters announce a two game set here against Grant Nebraska on Saturday and Sunday. Grant, fresh from close contests with Sterling Fort Morgan Brush and Julesburg, is touted as a top state club. Holyoke Colorado visits next Tuesday and Wednesday August 17 and 18, then Kimball with pitcher John Pickett comes Thursday the 19th. Sterling plans a return game on August 24. Beat them all, the local slogan proclaims.
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Boosters
Grant
Nebr
Sterling
Fort Morgan
Brush
Julesburg
Holyoke
Colo
Kimball
John Pickett
Do you want a soca home best town on earth
SIDNEY LUMBE envisions a soca home as the best town on earth. He pitches a vibrant community vibe, blending music, culture, and neighborly spirit. The message invites readers to imagine a place where creativity and inclusion shape everyday life.
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Earth
Sidney
Lumbe
Boosters Stage Fast Game With JuleSburg
Rainy weather dampened the Boosters games as Alliance visited Sidney for a two game series. A 4 to 2 win by the Boosters ended when rain halted play in the sixth. Julesburg hosted a two game set with Donovan and Fussil pitching. Wednesday saw Donovan strong but the Boosters held the edge in several departments. The team, boasting a fine season, hopes to enter the Denver Post tournament if finances and support hold, with Casper among possible entrants from Wyoming. The Boosters need strong hometown backing as the season closes.
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Boosters
Alliance
Sidney
Grandstand
Booster-Alliance
Spud
Bryder
Richley
Aml
Denovaris
Denver
Wyoming
Casper
Corsets Made to Measure at Palace Rooms Sydney
Lydia Williams offers made to measure corsets at Palace Rooms Sydney. Custom fittings available with fittings by appointment.
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Lydia
Williams
Palace Rooms
Sidney
U P Building Market for Western Produce
R A Smith supervisor of the agricultural department of the Union Pacific railroad with offices in Omaha is doing a splendid work for Western growers and consumers in the eastern and southern parts of the country by compiling data of special interest and the names of both growers and consumers. Through his efforts there has been created in the southern and eastern sections of the country markets for western growers products. He offers the services of his department free to patrons of the Union Pacific and assures the growers and consumers that through such a spirit of cooperation a valuable service can be rendered to all concerned.
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R. A. Smith
Agricultural Department of the
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
Union Pacific
Work at Country Club Makes Good Progress
Unabated work continues at the country club. The club house is progressing satisfactorily and will likely be ready for use late this fall. Amusements multiply and trapshooting will be ready by week’s end, expected to grow in popularity as the season advances.
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M. E. Pettibows
Mclntosh Block
Rose Street
Herth of
U. P. Depst
Sidney, Nebraska
New Mar
Farmers’ Union Store
J. Nelson
Donovan
U. P
Oberfelder&co
Buil
Rau
the American. Bank
Cheyenne County
Member
Federal Reserve System
Nebraska State Guaranty Fund
Jesse O. McNish
George E. Taylor
Martin W. Dimery
George R Buckner
James L. McTktosh
Eugene D.mcallister
John le
McCarthy
Oashi
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