Poquette Reaches Thirty Years With Sidney Utilities
J E Poquette observed thirty years with Sidney Utilities on Sunday December 14 marking a long career that began in 1906 in Las Animas Colorado. He moved through multiple towns and firms before settling in Sidney in 1917 and advancing to chief engineer and senior assistant as the city’s utilities expanded with new engines power plant upgrades and a growing electric range saturation in Nebraska.
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Sidney Utilities
J. E. Poquette
Mr. Poquette
Las Animas
Colo
Kansas
Marshall Brothers
Laramie
Wyo
Caney
Western Public Service Company
Missouri
Nebraska
Sidney
Western Public Service
Sidney Public Utilities
Paquette
Poquette
Police Department
Dalton
North Platte Valley
Paquette highlights Sidney electrical progress milestone
In Sidney Mr. Paquette notes peak power rose from 120 kilowatts to 1,740 kilowatts, a nearly 13 fold gain. Over 30 years of service he emphasizes night work and vigilance that have improved the city and helped dreams come true for residents.
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Mr. Paquette
Sidney
Paquette
Double Action Turnip
The turnip is a double action vegetable with roots that store well for winter and greens that are excellent. After winter storage, roots are replanted in spring to yield greens with a spring tonic notion. Raw turnips suit uncooked salads and supply vitamins B-1, C and G with yellow varieties rich in vitamin A.
Shumway Advances to President's Assistant Post
George F. Ashby names H. E. Shumway to a new post as assistant to the Union Pacific president with Omaha headquarters. Shumway, 23 years with the road, has been general superintendent of transportation for two years and previously led multiple divisions.
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George F. Ashby
Union Pacific
H. E. Shumway
Shumway
Omaha
A. D. Hanson
Salt Lake City
P. J. Lynch
North Platte
Colorado
Nebraska
Kansas City
Hanson
Rail
New Egg Weight Classes Set by Agriculture Dept
The U S department of agriculture issues new egg weight standards setting extra large class minimum at 27 ounces net, a one ounce rise from prior classifications. The update aligns with most state requirements and standardizes sizing across markets.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
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W. W. Smith
Los Angeles
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Las Vegas
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Mr. Wengert
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Pocatello
Idaho
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