Odd Nicknames For Early Day Notables
Nebraska names and origins explain colorful figures from the plains era. California Joe, Doc Carver, Idaho Bill, Little Bat, Little Curly Hair, Parson Bob, Red Jacket, and Wild Bill Hickok are traced to deeds, travels, and moments that earned memorable epithets.
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City
Mont
Joe
California
Doc Carver
W. F. Carver
Jack McCall
Buffalo Curley
Wild Bill Hickok
Deadwood
Carver
Plains
Charles Nordin
Omaha
Idaho Bill
Barney Pedarson
Ion Shunter
Rocky Mountains
Idaho
Nebraska
Hastings
Little Bat
Baptiste Garnier
Crawford
Fort Robinson
Bat
Big Bat
Baptiste Parrier
Eva Raymond
Buffalo ‘Curley
Little Curly Haig
Paheminnieminsh
Parson
Bob
Philip Robert Landon
Custer
Calamity Jane
Red Jacket
Mary Woodward
Chadron
White River
Dawes County
Commissioners, Clerk Will Attend Meeting
County board members met for a long session to plan relief funding through winter. They warned WPA cuts shift a burden onto the county and expressed support for a statewide program to unify relief handling. They argued the current system wastes funds and overextends aid in warm months.
Investigation Report on Slugging Incident Continues
The account notes Mr Stretch survived with minor injuries and could identify a suspect as authorities, including city and county officials, expand inquiry. He had facial abrasions and shoulder and back pains. No charges were filed yet as investigations proceed Thursday afternoon.
Telegraph Christmas Gift Ideas and Want-Ads Preview
The Telegraph presents a cross-section of Sidney’s business life with scores of gift suggestions to save walking and urges every reader to read this issue. Telegraph Wantads promise results for shoppers, hinting at local listings and deals to help readers in the county.
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the Telegraph
Sidney
C Philip Ross To Be Heard Sunday Night
C Philip Ross, recently transferred to Nebraska from Charleston West Virginia where he was a probation officer, will speak at 7 30 pm Sunday in Sidney He serves on the National Prisoners Aid Association executive committee and is an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Delta He will teach at the university next year while continuing programs to aid former prisoners and address juvenile delinquency authorities expect a very engaging talk.
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Mr. Ross
Nebraska
Charleston
West Virginia
National Prisoners’ Aid Association
American Prison Association
Alpha Kappa Delta
University of Nebraska
Ross
Sidney
Vehicle Inspection Becomes Mandatory by December Thirty First
Station chief notes fifty cent inspection can prevent large losses and avoid policy issues. Drivers praise inspection though a few call it graft. Errors between motor numbers and license numbers can void policies and cause delays across states. Vizina urges immediate inspection to avoid prosecution.
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Vizina
Four Year Sentences for Two Sypherds Convicted
Jury of twelve, including George Sheldon and T W Brooks, found the two Sypherds guilty after three ballots and a final unanimous verdict. Judge Nisley dismissed the term after sentencing, stating the county lacked sufficient evidence to justify a trial for James Sypherd and Miss Teeters.
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George Sheldon
T. W. Brooks
Lee Sivesind
H. F. Beckman
John Thies
C. A. Green
Alfred Johnson
G. W. Hendrik
Mack Peetz
O. A. Anderson
J H. Edwards
J. F. Goeury
Nisley
Sypherds
James Sypherd
Miss Teeters
Oil tests planned as leasing expands in western Nebraska
Leasing has been under way since last fall with A. H. Smith and J. F. Young of Northport contracting over 15 600 acres. Independent operators back a direct line to Wyoming Kansas and Oklahoma fields and expect a discovery despite no major company involvement. Nebraska offers 20 000 dollars to the first paying find within state lines.
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A. H. Smith
J. F. Young
Northport
Nebraska
Wyoming
Kansas
Oklahoma
Kids Party Saturday Featuring Santa Claus Visit
Sponsors caution that older youths will accompany the children and that organizers cannot be responsible for lost clothing or the welfare of the little tots, though every precaution will be taken.
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Santa Claus
Eagle Shot by Gurley Farmer in Corn Field
Fred Vach shot an eagle with a seven foot wingspan in a corn field on a big farm Wednesday morning. The bird was stunned but not killed, and Vach displayed it to The Telegraph that afternoon. He attempted to show its wing span despite office staff cautiousness and the improvised cage nearly letting it escape.
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Fred Vach
Big Farm
Vach
Bady
Mr. Vach
Telegraph
Telegraph Office
Dunlop Tires Special at Scovie's Calso Service
Dunlop tires are in stock this December with a free tube of the same quality with every tire. The ad notes Captain Eyston’s 357 mph speed on Utah salt flats as proof of Dunlop safety and promises generous allowances for old tires. Located across from the post office on 39.
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Dunlop
Eyston
Utah Salt Flats
Scovie
Calso
Postoffice
Largest eagle captured in region amazes observers
A giant eagle, described as among the largest ever captured nearby, stands posed for display with its wings spread wide. A vivid scene of the bird's full proportions draws onlookers and highlights the creature's impressive size and presence.
Dr Leo J Thomas Chiropractor and Naturopath
A brief listing notes Dr Leo J Thomas as a chiropractor and naturopath located in the Osburn Building. The notice identifies his professional titles and venue.
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Leo J. Thomas
Osburn Building
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Mississippi River
James B. Hickok
McCanles
Rock Creek Station
Independence
Missouri
Wild Bill
Prince of
Pistoleers
Stretch
C. Philip Ross
Eagle
Gurley Farmer
Bird
Wee Wa
Dunlop Tires
Santa Clauses
Bruckner’s
Ben Franklin Store
TOY Town Store
Gillette
Ingersoll Schick
Knapp
Coty
Dorothy
Vantine
Western Drug CO
Sidney, Neb
Dennison
WSK
S&h
Slins
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