Man Killed In Nighttime Frontier Tragedy Near Chambers Valley
Chambers Valley residents were stunned by the Sunday shooting death of Tom Oleson following an incident with Walter Holcomb and Rudolph Horacek near Holcomb ranch. After a pursuit and struggle, Holcomb fired twice, killing Oleson. The sheriff held an inquest and burial preparations were made at Newmans Grove. The Chambers Sun condemns bootleggers and moonshiners and calls for stricter law enforcement.
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Chambers Valley
Tom Oleson
Rudolph Horacek
Howe
Walter Holcomb
Holcomb
Chambers
Walter
Tom
Walt
Hornavek
Mr. Holcomb
C. J. Barnum
Newmans Grove
Nebraska
Farm Bureau Plans Cooperative Livestock Shipments Network
The Farmers Live Stock Marketing committee reports a plan for cooperative shipping associations tied to a national body. Terminal associations will form producer owned commissions with patronage dividends, governed by boards, linking to a national organization based in Chicago. Conference to standardize plans set for Chicago on September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terminal Livestock Commission Association
Co-Operative Livestock Commission
Terminal Association
Terminal Commission
Chicago
Ratification conference urged for national livestock producers
James Tloward of the American Farm Bureau Federation requests a conference for livestock producers between October 14 and November 1 to review the committee of fifteen report. No producer-owned co operative livestock commission will be set up at National Stock Yards East St Louis. A special committee will select the first seven member terminal board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Live Stock Marketing Committee
Nebraska
Farm Bureau Federation
James Tloward
American Farm Bureau Federation
Committee of Fifteen
American Farm Bureau
Co-Operative Livestock Commission Company
National Stock Yards
East St. Louis
Farmers Live Stock Marketing Committee of Fifteen
St. Louis Co-Operative Commission Company
Wool tariff proposal urged by Farm Bureau group
The national wool commission of the American Farm Bureau Federation urged a flat tariff duty of thirty cents per pound on wool, criticizing the 35 percent ad valorem limit in the Fordney bill. They pledged a vigorous campaign before the Senate Finance Committee and the congressional agricultural bloc and to inform the public about sheep industry conditions amid cheap foreign wool and exchange rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordney
National Wool Commission
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
Senate Finance Committee
Congressional Agricultural Bloc
Killed Operating Drag Near Callaway Farm Leader Dies
Albert Miller a prominent Roten Valley farmer about fifty was killed while driving a road drag near Corad, entangled in the reins and crushed. He had just returned from Chicago after shipping cattle. Two years earlier his daughter died in an automobile accident near Stop Table while en route to Callaway to attend normal institute.
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Albert Miller
Roten Valley
Callaway
Corad
Dalton Seek Swift Action in Nichols Murder Case
Want Action County Attorney Warren visited Dalton Saturday evening to discuss the Nichols murder case. Voters in the north end demand a thorough, unrushed prosecution with evidence securing by county officials. Nichols is held in Cheyenne and may plead guilty, with Miles preparing for a possible defense.
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Warren
Dalton
Charles Nichols
Nichols
W. TP. Miles
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Any Old Water Good in Old Time Pool Debate
The piece argues newspapers quarrel over whether artificial swimming pools or running streams are dirtier. It nostalgically recalls the old pasture pool from boyhood, noting clear water with amber tint from cattle droppings, visible crawdads, and water beetles, and claims health was better despite mud.
Batting Averages Of The Sidney Boosters
History of the Sidney Boosters season shows batting averages as they closed play on home grounds. Includes August 14 and 15 games and notes an upcoming trip to Denver on August 26.
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Sidney Boosters
Denver
Close Call as Mrs Olsson Survives Electric Fence Shock
Mrs. Peter Olsson of First Ward narrowly escaped electrocution Tuesday morning when a downed storm line electrified a neighbor's tennis court fence. She touched the fence while feeding the chickens, could not free her hand, fainted, and was rescued by her husband with medical help soon after. The incident was reported by the Dawson County Pioneer.
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Peter Olsson
Olsson
Cause And Effect In Hard Times A Garage Man’s Stamina
A local garageman notes that during tougher periods he kept at work longer, worked harder, and played less. A professional man with the same approach has recently become busier and more prosperous than ever. The narrator invites readers to draw their own conclusions.
Breaks Arm In Fall In Town Area Boy Hurt
Willie Hemmer eight years old residing west of town breaks his arm in a fall while riding a pony with his twin brother. The saddle girth broke causing both to fall. The injury is described as nasty and interferes with his vacation pleasures.
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Willie Hemmer
Boy Scouts Return From Booths Dam Camp
Yar Scouts came back Saturday from a tew days camping near Sunol. They arrived with trumpet blares and flags flying, emitting Scout yells. They were brown as berries and as fit as young savages.
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Booth's Dam
Sunol
Getting Rich Fast Awan Sells Stored Corn at Loss
Awan marketed old corn in Sidney last week after storing it for nearly a year. It cost twenty eight cents a bushel to raise the corn in 1920 and he sold it for 27 cents, signaling a small loss on the investment.
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Awan
Sidney
Must Guard Against Socialism Must Guard Against Socialism
A compact reflective note urges vigilance against socialism, drawing on historical parental unity to build strong national authority while preserving liberty. The phrasing evokes a call to balance power with freedom and warns against ideological overreach.
Final Settlement Petition In Cheyenne County Estate Case
In Cheyenne County Nebraska State of Nebraska Cheyenne county to Nettie Dickinson Pluma Ella Neumann and others interested in the estate of Friend Dickinson deceased. L R Barlow petitions for final settlement and distribution of heirship filed August 20 1921 to be heard September 17 1921 at 10am. Notice to interested parties by publication in The Telegraph for three weeks prior to hearing.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
State of
Nettie Dickinson
Pluma Ella Neumann
Daniel E. Dickinson
George W. Dickinson
Charles C. Dickinson
Mildred C. Dickinson
Patsy Ruth Dickinson
Friend Dickinson
L. R. Barlow
Telegraph
A. D
Visit of Mr and Mrs Otto Zuhlke in Sidney
Mr and Mrs Otto Zuhlke and daughter spent last week in Sidney on their way home to Fremont. They called on several families in their old Gurley precinct neighborhood and helped with the large wheat harvest.
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Otto Zuhlke
Sidney
Fremont
Summer Visit of Mrs. Dedrich Davis and Family
Mrs Nellie Dedrich Davis brings her two children to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Swan Dedrich after a visit to Laramie. They will remain a few weeks as welcome visitors in the family home.
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Nellie Dedrich Davis
Swan Dedrich
Centralized Power and State Roles in Government
President Harding cautions against perpetual centralization and a looming world state. He argues that government should guarantee citizens’ right and opportunity to support themselves, warning against relying on Washington for tasks rightly belonging to the states. He urges preserving the nation as the core power of preservation and defense.
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Washington
President Harding
Pilgrims’ Landing
Back To Normal Work Ethic Returns After Remodeling
The piece notes signs of returning normalcy as two carpenters, a father and son, finish house remodeling. It contrasts honest daily labor with a recent era of lax work attitudes, warning that the younger generation learned a spoiled view during plentiful jobs. It cites a shift toward value received and renewed work discipline.
Reduced Fares to Omaha for MERCHANTS MARKET ASSN Meet
Union Pacific R R offers one and a half fare round trip to Omaha on sale Aug 25 to Sep 8 1921 inclusive for MERCHANTS MARKET ASSOCIATION meeting. Return limit Sept 15. Ask the Union Pacific Agent.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
R.R
Holiday for Mrs Banta Leaves for Wyoming Two Weeks
Mrs M FE Banta departed Sunday for Wheatland Wyoming to spend two weeks with her daughter Mrs Leni Davis who works in a large bank There she will visit customers who will miss her presence at the Sidney Mercantile where she works in the ready to wear department She will bring back items from the trip for her customers.
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M. FE. Banta
Wheatland
Wyoming
Leni Davis
Granddaughter Martha Davis Sent to Sidney School
A brief fragment notes Martha Davis, granddaughter of a backer, being sent to attend school in Sidney. The incomplete text implies a family or patronage arrangement regarding education in Sidney.
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Martha Davis
Sidney
Dalton Visit By Mrs Willmon And Family
Mrs Will Willmon accompanied husband to Dalton Saturday and spent hours with son Will Willmon Jr and his wife. Willmon Jr runs oil stations for Gurley and Dalton for a company.
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Will Willmon
Dalton
Will Willmon Jr
Gurley and
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Farm Bureau
Co-Operative Livestock Shipping Associations
Terminal Livestock Shipping Association
National Association of Livestock Producers
Ab. R. H Pe
Riechle
Thomason
Roben
Anderson
Shipke
Or Donaldson
Rynun Oaoee
Brown Shook Pales
Voorhies
Kortum
Boy Scouts
P. Chambers
ASSO
Ask the
Mrs. Banta
Kratz Abstract Company
Allen & Thompson
Medicine Bow, Wyo
Sidney Products
DAISY
Sidney Creamery CO
Sidney Artificial Ice & Cold Storage Coo
Eben
BUICK
Ebi
Sas
F. E. Bh
Flint
Michigan
Buick Motor Company
Flint, Mich
Pioneer Builders of
Hahler Garage
Lincoln Highway
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