Farmers Protest Freight Increase in Cheyenne County
Glen Bales heads a three member committee to organize resistance to an 11 percent freight rate rise proposed by 73 western railroads. Nebraska farm groups plan to petition the Interstate Commerce Commission in Chicago in September and seek 1000 or more signatures within ten days to protest higher freight, which would add about 24 dollars per car of wheat. J M Nelson chairs the effort with Carl Mahr and Wm Gross.
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Glen Bales
Cheyenne County Farmers Union
J. M Nelson
Carl Mahr
Wm. Gross
Cheyenne County
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Railroads
Nebraska
Interstate Com‘merce Commission
Chicago
Court House
Sidney
Interstate Ecommerce Commission
Npa
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas City
Kansas
J. M. Nelson
Higher yields from improved wheat at Nebraska station
Nebraska experiment station results show Kanred and Nebraska No 60 wheat outperform Turkey Red in four year tests. Kanred yields 36.5 bushels per acre and Nebraska No 60 34.7 to 36.6 in varying measures, with milling and baking quality viewed as equal to Turkey Red. Some concern exists about protein grading for Kanred, but Nebraska No 60 is recommended as a trial. a certified seed list from the Nebraska Crop Growers Association and extension service accompanies the report.
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Nebraska Experiment Station
Nebraska
Gift of Twenty Five Dollars to Fire Department
A Sidney Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co sends a thank you note and twenty five dollar check to the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department. The letter praises the department’s prompt, effective action at a recent factory fire and notes the city’s fortunate low fire rate and the saved property value from their efforts.
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The
Sidney Volunteer Fire Department
Sidney, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co
Sidney
Carnival by American Legion unit opens Monday in town
Clark's Greater Shows will start a weeklong carnival Monday evening August 17 on the lot at West 6th Street and 10th Avenue West. The Sidney Post No 17 of the American Legion sponsors the event, featuring four riding devices plus a large circus side show and athletic act, noted as among the best in its field. The company carries a solid reputation, verified by Showmans League of America credentials and repeated requests from local organizations.
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Clark’s
West 6Th St
10Th Ave
Sidney Post ‘No. 17
The
American Legion
Clark
Sidney Post
Ladies Aid
Mr and Mrs J McCleneghan Leave for Omaha Trips
Mr and Mrs J McCleneghan and family left Wednesday by motor for Omaha and other points in eastern Nebraska to visit relatives.
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J.mccleneghan
Omaha
Nebraska
Bargain Day Planned by Sidney Merchants Group
The Trade Extensor and Friend Makers day will occur next Wednesday August 19 in Sidney. Merchants offer many bargains and plan entertaining attractions. Residents outside Sidney limits may win free sacks of flour by shopping in town.
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The
Merchants Association
Sidney
Norfolk man visits city to pursue Cheyenne county land interests
Obed Baasch of Norfolk was in the city early this week to attend to business. He owns substantial land in Cheyenne county and was seen discussing matters related to his holdings.
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Obed Baasch
Norfolk
Cheyenne County
Land investor Reynolds not selling Cheyenne county holdings
Walt B. Reynolds of Fremont Tribune fame spent days around Sidney this week. Speaking with J. W. Johnson he stated his Cheyenne county land is not for sale and he regards it as the best investment he has.
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Walt B. Reynolds
Fremont Tribune
Cheyenne County
Sidney
J. W. Johnson
Reynolds
Cheyenne County Leads In State Agriculture Output
Cheyenne county ranks high in staple crops and livestock with top district and state placements in wheat barley corn oats and more. The report highlights extensive land under cultivation and lease data, plus district grouping of nine Nebraska districts and Cheyenne’s strong 1924 production across multiple crops and livestock categories.
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Ing
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Arthur, Banner
Devel
Garden
Grant
Hooker
Kimball
Logan
McPherson
Scots Bluff
Thomas
Cheyenne County Sees Multiple Rains Improve Crops
Cheyenne county was visited by several rains this week and late last week with a good rain Saturday evening and lighter showers Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday morning brought a heavy rain, which will pause threshing briefly but aid corn growth and forage crops. Kernels are filling well. barring early frost, the county’s corn crop should be strong, and the rain will prepare ground for fall wheat planting.
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Cheyenne
Reverend Krueger and Family Visit Fremont Farewell
Rev Dr Krueger former Midland College president and his family spent a day in Fremont as guests of Rev Kahse. They head to China where he will lead a mission formerly under the Berlin Mission Society now owned by the United Lutheran Church. A brief public farewell service was held at the church.
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Dr. Krueger
Midland College
Fremont
Kahse
China
Berlin Mission Society
United Lutheran Church
Leonard Party Plans Return From Estes Park Trip
Mrs. E. J. Leonard and her son Ted travel with Fred Vath after leaving Monday in the Leonard car for Estes Park Colorado for a short stay. Byron Leonard, who has been in Estes for several weeks, will accompany them back.
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E. J. Leonard
Ted
Fred Vath
Leonard
Estes Park
Colo
Byron Leonard
Estes
Big Smoker Boxing Card Set For Peetz Saturday Night
A big smoker is planned at the Howard building in Peetz Colorado for Saturday evening August 15 after a rain postponement. Main event features Kid Kruse of Sidney weighing 163 pounds vs Lin Motley of Alliance at 173 pounds. Semi final stars Sidney high school athlete Buck Davis versus Peetz high school Terrible Wickson. Other prelims include Dan Kruse vs Wildcat Gustin and Mexican Joe vs Butch Slinger. Fred Barks a Sidney athlete and former Wyoming boxing instructor will referee. First bout starts 8 45 pm. General admission 1 00 with ringside 1 50.
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Howard
Peetz
Colo
Kid Kruse
Sidney
Lin Motley
Alliance
Oren Maley
Kruse
Motley
Sand Hills
Buck” Davis
Wickson
Dan Kruse
Fred Barks
University of Wyoming
Sidney Country Club notes fall to Fort Morgan on Morgan course
Sidney golfers lost to Fort Morgan 1131 to 1107 on the Morgan course. Crosman led Sidney with 82, nearly the course record, as several top players were absent. Highlights include multiple players’ scores and the league standings, placing Sterling Brush and Sidney in a three way tie atop the Colorado Nebraska golf league with two matches left. Kinley McIntosh joined the hole in one club with a 106 yard ace on the 14th green.
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Sidney
Fort Morgan
Morgan
Sidney Jasting
Crosman
Fort_Morgan
Berryhill
McCleneghan
McDill
Wadegard
Jacox
WB. Reichman
Kepler
Simodynes
F. Reichman
Bauman
Patterson
R. Campbell
Schaeffer
J. Bentley
Hunt
Baker
Poole
Berry
Schroeder
Petterson
L. Bentley
Bloedorn
Sterling
Brush
Kinley McIntosh
Maskie Nl
Rupe Campbell
Cuff McIntosh
Fred Zimmer
Rain Prevents Opening of Summer Band Concerts
Rain interrupted the opening number of the summer band concerts last Saturday evening. If weather permits, the first concert will be held this Saturday evening with the Sidney Juvenile Band providing the music at the usual platform west of the post office. The program is said to be good and the boys deserve a good turnout.
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Sidney Juvenile
Mrs Rose McFadden Returns From Market Week
Miss Rose McFadden came back early in the week from Dover where she attended market week and purchased stock for her millinery shop.
Mrs Johnson and Daughters Visit Black Hills
Mrs J W Johnson and her daughters Virginia and Helen Jane tour the Black Hills for a two week vacation visiting friends. Born in Rapid City she will return to past play mates and attend the Days of 76 celebration in Deadwood and the Spearfish visit where she once supervised music at the state normal school before marriage.
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J. W. Johnson
Virginia
Helen Jane
Black Hills
Johnson
Rapid City
Deadwood
Spearfish
State Normal School
Control method explained for smut in wheat
An agricultural notice explains a dry copper carbonate treatment to control wheat smut. It outlines equipment options, mixing technique, and a batch process to coat each grain, citing endorsements by the US Department of Agriculture and the Nebraska experiment station.
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United State Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
Former Sidney Boy Marries in Wichita
Elizabeth Hannam of Farragut Iowa wed Fert F Griffith formerly of Lincoln Nebraska now Wichita. They tied the knot August 1 at First Presbyterian parsonage with Rev Harison Ray Anderson officiating. Attendants were Roland B Smith and N Hurst Aus. Griffith a Nebr column graduate and Sigma Chi member works with the Business Mens Protective association.
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Wichita
Kan
Eagle
Sidney
Elizabeth Hamann
Farragutt
Iowa
Fert F. Griffith
Lincoln
Nebr
Witchita
First Presbyterian Church
Harrison Ray Anderson
Roland RB. Smith
N. Hurst Aus
Griffith
New Mexico
Omaha School of Muale
University of Nebraska
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Business Mens Protective Association
Ferl
Fred
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Legion
Jlo Batley
Sidney Country Club
Sidney Boy
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