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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1935
Page
6
On Thursday and Friday Sept 12 and 13 a schedule of open and pony races includes 1-2 mile, 3-4 mile, and dash events with purses from $10 to $85. An Allis Chalmérs tractor will race a model T Ford as the final unit. entry fees are added to purses, enlarging them.
Farmers report the year's heat record fallen on August 14 as corn curled and shriveled under intense sun. They anticipate recovery if a soaking rain comes overnight, which could save most of the crop. Persistent heat threatens yields across fields, with some crops showing resilience after nighttime dew.
The policy lifts the wheat restriction to 5 percent and allows signers to plant up to 95 percent of base acreage next year. Secretary Wallace, at a press conference, said benefits would not decrease much. The modification is expected to add about 5.2 million acres to next year’s plantings, expanding total area from prior estimates.
The investigation drags with slow progress as officials weigh the skeleton found and its link to a possible murder. County attorney defends ongoing work despite concerns over cost. Fred Frahm’s involvement remains disputed with claims John was killed elsewhere.
Ogallala firemen plan a boxing program with two main events Friday August 23. Showboat McQuillan faces Dutch Mellody in the ten round main event, Chink Candy meets Swede Anderson in eight rounds, Luke Newell battles Dude McKelvey in six rounds, plus two four round preliminaries featuring the McHue twins and the Faulkner brothers from North Platte.
A celebration marks the Pony Express route highlighting its 1860 start from St. Joseph to Sacramento and its swift pretelegraph era. The piece notes riders like Buffalo Bill Cody and Wild Bill Hickok, the telegraph subsidy, Creighton and Gamble leadership, and the eventual fade with the transcontinental telegraph.
The piece recalls the telegraph pole haul across plains aided by Brigham Young and Indian chiefs, noting messages sent 500 miles and a dramatic relay. It mentions Indian interactions, a notable nitric acid theft misunderstanding, and the rapid five month completion of the transcontinental line, praising Western Union and celebrating pony express milestones with prizes and a 12-team tournament schedule.
Sidney residents discuss curb and gutter work as a step toward oiling or paving with WPA funds. Local enthusiasm exists but no committee to start the project yet. Nebraska counties submit applications to Washington, Cheyenne county shows a $7000 rural road project, with over half a million dollars countywide available, but time is limited as WPA funds dwindle.
The Tri-State tournament offers eight money places with 40 percent to first, 30 percent to finalist, and 20 percent to semi finalists, while 10 percent goes to spots five through eight. Entries due by August 15, first 12 teams accepted, travel options and Sid ney housing available.
Nebraska public works outlines construction by contract to lowest bidder with wages per prevailing rates and 130 hours monthly cap. Workers to be drawn from reemployment lists. unqualified labor excluded. Sketch plans allowed to verify costs. Federal funds granted over 22 million dollars to Nebraska for non federal public works, spurring a potential construction boom.
Investigation by detective for expenses shows several warrants and claim numbers. Amounts listed include 300 with Claim No. 56349 to the sheriff for investigation, 175 with Claim No. 55340, 238 with Claim No. 55476, 115 with Claim No. 55826.
Investigation records show nine claims totaling 1805.10 with most payments tied to Kulis via a contract and receipts. Only two claims list Kulis in county records, and the county clerk Henry Pavlat signed all orders. Estimates of Garden county’s Frahm case expenses range from 6000 to 8000 dollars, with unclear share paid to Kulis.
Racing program outlines a fair event with purses for Wednesday including 3-8 dash, 35 dollars, 1-2 mile dash, open 40 dollars, pony race 1-2 mile dash ponies to stand 15 hands or rider, 18 dollars, 1% mile relay three horses and three helpers county horses 50 dollars 3-8 mile dash 35 dollars 1-2 mile dash 40 dollars open relay.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Graham of Council Bluffs Indiana visitors in Sidney over the weekend were guests of honor at an Evening affair Monday night at the Weiand home. The Graham residence in Sidney for years and the gathering marked their wedding anniversary with bridge and refreshments.
The article lists honored guests including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jones and others while noting guest prizes awarded for card games. Trophies for ladies and gentlemen high scores went to Mrs. Simerson and Mr. Ahrens, and the family traveling prize to Mr. and Mrs. Poole. The quarterly church conference addressed official board members and organization presidents.
Mrs J H Valentine of Freeport New York says she lost 14 Ibs and her husband shed 12 Ibs in three weeks using Kruschen Salts. She recommends taking a half teaspoonful in hot water each morning before breakfast and avoiding fatty foods. The ad promises a four week supply costs a small amount and offers a money back guarantee if not convinced.
The Methodist church held a Monday night gathering in the basement with a 6 30 covered dish dinner for more than thirty. Dr E M Kendall district superintendent was guest of honor and oversaw the meeting and a vote to keep Rev J J Sheaff as pastor for the coming year. He spoke on general church work and its results. FOR RENT five room modern house close in contact G P Kratz phone 21 or 275.
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