Wealth of County Shown in Article by University Student
University of Nebraska student George Round Jr presents a comprehensive survey of Cheyenne County farm production for 1928. The report highlights Cheyenne as a leading grain and livestock producer in the district and notes shifts toward tractors, reduced horse and mule use, and record cultivated acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Round, Jr
University of Nebraska
Telegraph
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
United States Department of Agriculture
Banner
Box Butte
Cheyenne
Dawes
Devel, Garden
Kimball
Morrill
Scotts Bluff
Sheridan
Sioux Counties
Sidney Lions Club Planned in Sidney
The Western Nebraska Observer reports a live Lions club planned in Sidney organized by prominent local business and professional men. Kimball Lions sponsor. Paul L. Martin elected president. charter night set for December 17 with Rev Hal Schenck in charge and Jones attending. Kimball to oversee the Sidney group for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska Observer
Kimball
Kimball Club
A. L. Miller
L. L. Wilson
Paul L. Martin
Telegraph
Hal Schenck
Jones
Mrs Daisy Kennedy Hurt In Fall Near Wal-Bur Hall
Mrs Daisy Kennedy is confined at her apartment after a peculiar accident last Wednesday night. She was returning from a dance at Wal-Bur hall when, groping in darkness outside the pavilion, she fell into a deep hole and barely saved herself by grabbing the edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Kennedy
Wal-Bur Hall
Central Market Offers Elk Meat This Week
A supply of elk meat arrived at Central market yesterday and is now on sale. Carl Olson says prices are in line with regular meats and the stock is not expected to last long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Olson
Prominent Sidney Man Dies After Ill Health
Archie E Tanner 52 longtime Sidney resident died Saturday night in a local hospital after an operation failed to save him. Born December 23 1876 in DeKalb county Missouri he incurred stomach illness requiring MayoClinic visits. Survived by his wife Avis and daughter Mrs Claude Babcock of Sidney.
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Archie E Tanner
Sidney
Tanner
Mayo Brothers Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Mr. Tanner
E. L. Uptegrove
Sidney Man
DeKalb County
Avis
Claude Babcock
Fox theatre opens with first talking picture in Sidney
An auspicious Thanksgiving Day opening drew packed houses and standing room only at the Fox theatre Sidney for its first talking picture, with a modern show house praised as a landmark. Artful decor by A. E. Dickson and O. G. Brown highlighted the remodel, despite adverse weather.
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Fox Theatre
Sidney
A. E. Dickson
O. G. Brown
Spain
Page
Cattle Buyer Labels Northwest Growers Face Feed Shortage
George Walker of Red Oak Indiana, on a trip from Oregon, reports a feed shortage there has driven cattle prices down to unusually low levels. He says growers are forced to market stock, with Clark County Oregon hard hit after near 11 months with little moisture and power-supply cities reliant on rainfall facing shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walker
Red Oak
Oregon
Walker
Iowa
Clark County
Ore
Sidney captures Western Nebraska football honors
Sidney’s grid warriors defeated Chappell 6 to 0 in the Turkey Day classic at Chap pell. A muddy frozen field, two key fumbles near the goal, and stout defense by Griswold and the Sidney line sealed the win for the Mer roons, who held the upper hand throughout the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Sidney Grid Warriors
Chappell
Devel County
Sidney
Maroons
Kahl
Joplin Men Return from Mineral Survey Trip
Samuel Dan Cleet and J Nolan of Joplin Missouri visited Sidney last week after surveying sandhills near Broadwater for mineral deposits. They work for Joplin capitalists seeking to extend holdings. Heavy snows postponed work. plans to return after melt. Geologists also examined hills for oil indications.
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Samuel Dan Cleet
J. Nolan
Joplin
Sidney
Broadwater
Fate of 192000 school bond issue before Cheyenne taxpayers
Local voters in Sidney face a decisive decision on a proposed 192000 school bond to fund a new senior high, a four room northward unit, and remodeling of the central school. Supt Liebendorfer and the school board tout growth, facility needs, and a fireproof plan as reason to approve the measure today at polling sites across wards one through three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
G. F. Liebendorfer
Trognitz
West
Homer Anderson
Denver
Liebendorfer
Anderson
Tobin Opera House
North Side School
East Side School
Leo Bartholomew
Fred Stephens
Union Pacific Wins Harriman Safety Medal for 1928
Announcement in New York states Union Pacific Railroad has the best operating safety record for 1928 and will receive the Harriman gold medal on December 5. President C R Gray and Vice President W M Jeffers will attend. The medal honors railroads making the greatest safety progress. Union Pacific has won in 1924 1925 1927 and 1928 and was ineligible in 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Harriman
Union Pacific
Norfolk & Western
United States
Sidneys undefeated Western Nebraska Big Ten champions
Sidney’s 1929 Maroon football team went through the schedule undefeated, beating Bridgeport 6 to 0, Bayard 13 to 0, Alliance 18 to 0, Nimball 2 to 0, and Chapel 6 to 0. Coach Black developed the standout backfield, described as the cream of western Nebraska, while a team photo shows players Masse, Riggs, Jones, Ladine, Sheckler, Montgomery, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Sidney
Ean
Bridgeport
Bayarel
Alliance
Nimball
Chappell
Black
Front Row
Masse
Riggs
November Storms Worst In Years
A harsh November brought mi winter temperatures and blizzards with a north wind signaling more turmoil before clearing skies. The month saw record lows to 13 degrees below zero, heavy snow boosting winter wheat prospects while auto traffic plummeted and mail service to outlying areas was interrupted. Wyoming and Rocky Mountain regions faced widespread delays with detours near Potter and suspended bus routes, now returning to normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Rocky Mountain Territory
Wyoming
Potter
Former North Platte Mayor Pattison Dies at Home
Thomas C. Pattison former mayor of North Platte died last Thursday friends report He was well known locally visiting friends in his earlier years His brother Clint Pattison was chief engineer in the railroad cut through the south hills four miles west of town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Pattison
North Platte
Mr. Pattison
Clint Pattison
South Hills
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Round Jr
Live Lions Club
Central Market
A. E. Tanner
FOX the Tre
Western Nebraska
Griswold
Chappelline
North Ward
Greenlees’, Inc
Union Pacific 18
Chesebro
Coach Black
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