Old Time Sayings and Local Wit from Sidney Scribbler
A collage of anecdotes, quips, and local color notes from Sidney including light political jests, flapper era jokes, agricultural prices, and community color. References to Prohibition, football season end, juvenile band, judges, and a playful take on marriage laws. Mentions Ray Weeden, Carl Ledbetter, Elmer Grabill, Hiernie Bauman, and President Goolidge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Mary
Oakley
Ray Weeden
Sam Hill
Tey
Slayter
Kepler
Ashby
President Goolidge
Hiernie Bauman
Andy Gump
Carl Ledbetter
Northport Irrigation District data drives relief planning
Dr Dean superintendent of government work and assistants compiled data on land owner circumstances and unpaid taxes in the Northport district. Andrew Weiss will forward this data with other North Platte project records to the Washington relief committee. The report highlights many small farms, better-than-average finances among residents, and the need to break up 16000 acres into smaller plots to boost per acre production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Northport Irrigation District
Andrew Weiss
Mitchell
North Platte Project
Relief Committee
Washington
United States
Northport
Middle West
Congress
Bridgeport News-Blade
Western Nebraska Basketball League Organized in Sidney
A western Nebraska league has formed comprising Potter, Dalton, Sunol, Lodge Pole Lorenzo, Bushnell and Goodview north of Lodge Pole. The season ends with a two day March tournament in Potter to decide the league champion, with cups for Class A and B winners. The schedule lists games from November 30 to February 1 with matches every Friday and more to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Dalton
Sunol
Lodge Pole Lorenzo
Bushnell
Goodview
Lodge Pole
Sidney
Dix
Votter
Lorenzo
Home Economics Association Program in Nebraska
The Nebraska Home Economics Association meets with Organized Agriculture at the Agricultural College in Lincoln for a three day program January 8 to 10. Out of state speakers include Mignon Quan Lott Gertrude Lynn and Dean Alfred Vivian. Activities feature Nebraska demonstrations, inspection trips, music, and a Farmers Family Fan Feed. Round trip tickets available January 5 to 11 with return by January 14. Also noted are Potter post American Legion officers and a contract to bring Standard A Chautauqua circuit to Kimball next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Home Economics Association
The
Agricultural College
Lincoln
Mignon Quan Lott
Universiy of
Montana
Gertrude Lynn
State College of Iowa
Alfred Vivian
Ohio Agricultural College
Nebraska
Thanksgiving visits fill Sidney families with warmth
Mr and Mrs Brothers called on the Shaws Sunday. Several households shared Thanksgiving dinners with relatives in Sidney and nearby farms. Ellen Emrick spent holidays with her parents in Sidney, and Mary Wood planned to join a Denver visit. Local groups met at Johnson and Foster homes for seasonal gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brothers
Shaws
Robert Robertson
Earlett
L. A. Yowell
Kr. V. Liett
Manily
Charles West
E. E. Hiett
Jack Loole
Pein
Dora Hiett
Estelle
Hansen
Herman Hiett
Ellen Emrick
Sidney
Babes of Sidney
John Anderson
Harlan
Bolton
University Place
Lincoln
Brett
Lodge Pole
Fosters
Clyde Johnson
Ralph Fleming
C. A. Foster
Fultons
Floyd
Crook
Hand
E. V. Hiett
Mary Wood
Denver
Winnifred
H. P. Thomas
Frits Brauer
Wild cat described in colorful prison tale
Quote presents a vivid character profile with bold phrase about a woman named Ruggles who is portrayed as fearless and combative, likened to battling a rattler. The line signals a tough, outspoken persona in a historical context.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cub Reporter
Elmer Grabill
Marley
Em Courts of Justice
Courts of Law
U. P
Undertaker
Sonny
Father and Sons
Post Office
Winkum
Jack Benedict
Home Economics Association
Potter’ Post, American Legion
R. L. MacAdam
Co. A. Lawson
Harley Hite
H. R. Curray
Lawrence Schwartz
Kimball
Detroit
Ihs
Ford
Paris
McDonald Motor Sales Co
Ford Agency
Ruggles
Simas
Sipneey
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