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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1929
Page
8
Nebraska reports a first days August gasoline tax total of 826,591 from dealers, up 141,893 from July. The 4 cent levy trims cleaning solvents exemptions, as July sales reflect high motor fuel use from harvest and flood season.
The Potash State bank at Antioch is liquidating with deposits to be paid in full and the stockholders dissolving the corporation. The bank was tiny and under control of First State bank at Alliance, which will continue banking for former patrons. Antioch boomed during wartime potash and fertilizer plant activity but declined after war as plants closed and German potash supplies returned.
James F Kennedy a 16 year old Alliance youth is named one of the 100 recipients of the Frederick G Bonfils foundation scholarship. The four year program covers college expenses at nine Colorado institutions with living and travel costs excluded. Kennedy plans medical studies at St Regis College Denver starting fall term after graduating from St Agnes Academy. He ranked near the top academically and played football and basketball at the Alliance school.
Kennedy served as basketball team captain and filed for the scholarship in mid June. Winners were chosen for manhood leadership scholastic standing and physical vigor with Kennedy named as son of Dr and Mrs James Kennedy.
Four farmers from the west end of Scottsbluff county faced hearings Monday on charges of irrigation water flooding roads. Two pleaded guilty and paid $10 plus costs, while two appealed and posted bonds for district court. Charles Christianson and Louie Schanaman paid fines. Pete Vogel and George Spear appealed with $10 and costs already met.
Willys-Overland reports thousands of favorable comments on the improved Whippet fours and sixes. Engineers credit the longer wheelbase bigger shock absorbers balloon tires longer springs and reinforced frame for exceptional riding comfort and power. The enhancements aim to conquer rough roads hills and sharp curves during peak touring season.
The article notes full forced feed lubrication, a silent timing chain, fingertip control, and large four wheel brakes. A heavy seven bearing crankshaft is mentioned and a new steering gear reduces effort to steer, easing driving with better springing, steering, and braking and a larger front compartment.
Historic relics of the old west will be gathered from across the United States for a large exhibit at the Omaha municipal auditorium as part of the agricultural show and industrial exhibition. The United States department of agriculture contributes a $30,000 educational exhibit alongside cattle swine horses and sheep displays. Telegraph Want ad suggests selling items.
Prolonged drought worsens Nebraska corn prospects with deterioration in the southern half while northern counties fare better. A timely rain could save stands. cooler weather has aided development but subsoil moisture is exhausted. A good rain and a warm month are needed to reach average statewide corn production.
Omaha hosts a diamond jubilee November 1 to 8 to recreate Nebraska’s pioneer era with parades pageants and fireworks. The event recalls 1854 Nebraska Territory Omaha’s growth to 225000 residents and includes Indian scouts such as Richard Tanner and Phillip Landon. A $100000 fund supports free entertainment for visitors alongside Ak-Sar-Ben stock and horse shows.
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