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Sidney reminiscences of rail era and old town life
Clifton McIntosh recalls Sidney's early days from 1905 to 1911, noting the depots, the CB&Q station, Rose street, the first car, the 1910 airplane at Cheyenne County Fairgrounds, and local figures. He reflects on travel, law enforcement, and social changes, mentioning a few early sports and a controversial peek at pornography in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Cb&q
Rose Street
Grand Island
London
Tokio
Madrid
Lodgepole
Dalton
Amundsen
South Pole
Ian
Paree
Lincolnway
Cheyenne County Fairgrounds
Law and Order
Alliance
Sons of
Negro Pullman Porters
Burlington
Chicago
Clifton McIntosh
Marbee Dr. Apt
Omaha