Nebraska Moves Toward Postwar Growth and Reform
The Sidney Telegraph notes a wave of postwar investment and state development. Nebraska reports a 71,000 acre irrigation district in Scotts Bluff County, sugar production near 125 million pounds, and Nebraska’s agricultural and public works plans advancing under Governor-elect McKelvie. It highlights farm loan activity, state revenue from bank interest, and a shift toward streamlined administration, plus a Chicago livestock payout and Lloyd George urging soil-based policy for Britain.
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Manpin
United States
Scotts Blut County
Gering
Fort Laramie
Pathfinder Irrigation Project
Maupin
Nebraska
Chicago
University of Nebraska
Ontario Agricultural College
Iowa Agricultural College
Nebraska State Nurses’ Association
Oat
Lincoln
Miller
McKelvie
State Horses Association
E. R. Danielson
American Association of Fairs and Expositions
Europe
Washington
Chait
Federal Farm Loan
Lloyd George
Britain
Secretary Houston Declares War Era Agriculture Strong
Secretary Houston reports strong wartime agriculture efforts in the United States with high crop plantings and vast farm labor involvement. He notes 200,000,000 acres planted in principal food products and emphasizes government support and cooperation with agencies to feed the nation and allies. The report also cites internal officials endorsing greater acreage under government oversight as the war ends.
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Secioliny of Agriculture
Tloustom
TOS
United States
Saamper Creps
TIS
Houston
Vrooman
Faysner
Gane
League of Nations debated in Paris and Congress
The piece surveys debates on a league of nations and the supremacy of the seas as core peace questions in Paris arms control and international cooperation. It notes U S and English positions with Wilson Asquith Balfour and Mann weighing in on sovereignty the peace process and President Wilsons mission abroad.
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League of Nations
Paris
Lewis
Wilson
England
United States
Aevek
Asquith
Arthur J Balflour
Sass
League of
Congress
Representative Mann
Peace Couress
House of Representatives Uys
Senate
House
On the Honeymoon Lovey Ah Darling Dialogue
A playful exchange of endearments with puns and affectionate teasing. The speakers coax romance while joking about seeing love lights in each other's eyes despite comic misstatements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindera
The Street Talk on Fashion and Morals in Sidney
An item on public concerns about dress length and social behavior in Sidney as railroad workers comment on young women and parental neglect. The piece warns of moral decline, linking short dresses and flirtations to lost youth and shameful memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Faust
A Wild Ride Means Meeting Don On Mountain Road
Alice Hildreth travels to visit Aunt Helen and survives a perilous Fraconia Notch descent after a warning sign is ignored. Her car overturns but she and a khaki-clad young man named Donald Vane, bound for the same town, survive. two weeks of companionship lead to engagement and a ring, proving the wild ride brought true romance.
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Alice Hildreth
Helen
Alice
Mrs. Filldreth
Aunt Helen’s
Three Mile
Franconia Notch
Aprut
Furmher
Donald Vane
Donald
Don
Dense Smoke Triggers Fire Alarm at McIntosh Building
Sunday night Miss Inte Phillips observed dense smoke in the McIntosh building hall and alerted owner Jos Melnntosh and tenants. Fire exposure revealed the blaze originated from Patrosky’s electric shop where a battery for the electro m machine burned, producing smoke but no lasting damage. County courthouse changes move offices for Clerk of the District Court and County Agent Hha Goeuld, with Bordwell and Gould reassignments expanding map space and vault adjacencies.
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Miss Inte Phillips
Mclntosh
Exchange
Jos. Melnntosh
County Court House
District Court
Hh. A. Goeuld
Bordwell
Gould
Wasson
Girls Ride Erratic Car Through City Streets
Last Saturday two young girls rode in a boyfriend’s heavy car on Broadway. One girl, once at a sewing machine, sat under the wheel as the vehicle lurched and swerved. It struck an ice wagon then Buller’s parked car before the city marshal halted them. They received a lecture and promised not to repeat. Attorney Wilson of Hot Springs, traveling through, knew Sidney residents who were in business in Hot Springs.
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Broadway
Jairdoon
Jacksons
Buller
Attorney Wilson
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Sidney
Winter Tops for Glass Doors at Carson Auto Top Works
A local auto shop in Grand Island Nebraska promotes Winter Tops for glass sliding and hinged doors. The short circular advertises easy attachment and invites readers to request descriptive circular from Carson Auto Top Works.
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Ford
Carson Auto Top Works
Grand Island
Nebr
Nebraska irrigation boom and memorial proposal
Round About Nebraska notes major irrigation projects in western Nebraska, including the Goering and Fort Laramie plan irrigating up to 80 000 acres and Scotts Bluff county efforts. It highlights a 2 000 000 acre baseline, bridgeport meeting, and a push for a state memorial to Nebraskans who served in three wars. The piece ends with a jewelry shop promotion from K Osbetes Corner Jeweler.
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Nebraska
Scottsilul
Goering
Fort Laraimnie
Wyoming
Scotts Bluain
State Irrigation Association
Bridgeport
Western
Numner
Union
State House
Nebrask
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Tal Matter
H. E. Gapen
Dame Nature
Dorothy M. Marsher
Veeseunee
Shs
Met ‘Lure
Newspaper
Syndicitta
Hardy Hardware Store
Rushville
Sheridan County
K. Osbetes
Cheyenne
R. M. Lamont
Citizens Bank Bldg
Cheyenne, Wyo
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