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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1928
Page
6
A Hastings meeting of Realty Association executives discussed a proposed Nebraska advertising campaign to promote natural resources and agricultural and industrial advantages. They seek a 100000 annual state appropriation and a fixed yearly levy to sustain marketing, with plans to draft a bill for the legislature.
Oakland and Pontiac dealers from the Rocky Mountain region gathered in Denver for a luncheon at the Cosmopolitan Hotel. The event showcased the 1929 Pontiac Big Six using movietone, lantern slides, and theater equipment, with unveiled oil paintings of the car and remarks by factory executives.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Norris Republican Nebraska urged against raising from 10000 to 12000 the salaries of Under Secretary Mills and Director Lord as proposed in the treasury supply bill. Glass Wheeler and others defended the increase amid debate on economy and Boulder canyon dam. The exchange touched on the president’s economy program and potential veto risks.
Nebraska has completed 761 miles of gravel surfacing out of 3,000 miles since the gas tax period began, with 2,012 miles fully graded and 350 partially, plus 41 miles hard surfaced and about 300 bridges. Cochran notes gravel work is economical and urges planning for higher type roads as traffic grows, while maintenance costs rise with mileage. He projects average maintenance cost near 400 dollars per mile for the year.
New York reports Union Pacific received the Harriman memorial gold medal for top railroad safety and accident prevention for 1927, the third time in four years. GC. R. Gray accepted the award from Arthur Williams as the museum noted a 35.6 percent improvement over 1926.
Andrew August Nelson, longtime Potter area resident, died December 3 in Orland California after a brief pneumonia illness. He was 75 and survived by his widow and three children John Anderson George Anderson and Mrs Arthur Erickson. Funeral services were held December 5 in Orland conducted by Rev George D Blomgren.
Residents and friends gathered in California to honor the deceased, with a steady stream of floral offerings reflecting the deep respect and esteem held for the departed and their family. Neighbors shared memories as the bereaved planned services.
Dr. Von Coover of Los Angeles urges parents to keep dogs and pets from exposing children to influenza. The notice stresses hygiene and separation of ill animals from households to prevent transmission.
Mrs. Rebecca Baker warns that dogs and cats have caused more sickness in recent months than ever before and urges keeping pets away from children during the flu epidemic. She advertises hand painted scarfs boudoir pillows and handkerchiefs at 1025 Ilinols St as Christmas gifts.
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