Legion Banquet Honors State Officer in Sidney
About thirty American Legion members attended a banquet at the Union Pacific hotel honoring Emil Bales state vice commander of Hershey. Speakers urged participation in the ongoing membership drive and emphasized western Nebraska Legion efforts including a Sidney post and Chadron convention support.
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American Legion
Emil Bales
Hershey
Union Pacific
Bales
Sidney
Legion
Sandhaus
Sterling
F. A. Davis
Hershey Times
Wilhelmy
Les Hyde
F. E. Davis
Sidney Post
Chadron
Nebraska
Sterling Post
B. W. Bonham
Sheriff McDaniel Catches Sneak Thief In Public Affairs Case
Sheriff McDaniel helped halt a local theft spree by catching a man red handed with an overcoat a cap and ladies gloves stolen from a Catholic bazaar and dance. The thief was fined twenty five dollars unable to pay and will serve jail time with restitution for the stolen goods.
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McDaniel
A& Man
Tya'zaar
iMac
Farm resident suffers severe burns from tractor gasoline blast
Charles Lessman of a farm west of Huntsman was badly burned Wednesday while thawing a tractor. Gasoline ignition scorched his neck and face as flames spread, leaving serious injuries.
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Charles Lessman
Huntsman
Mer
Lessman
January Clearance Sale At Leonard Grocery
A January clearance sale is advertised by E J Leonard proprietor of Leonard Grocery. It runs January 2 to 9 inclusive and targets city housewives with a selection of groceries highlighted in the page advertisement.
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Leonard Grocery
E J. Leonard
When I Was Twenty One Admiral Kepler at the fair
R P Kep ler earned admiral rank on the electric launch at the Chicago World's Fair waterway at age twenty one after graduating from Iowa University He briefly taught in a 60 pupil schoolroom before pursuing a career as navigator on the leading canal launch Then he entered stock trading and later studied law at the University of Iowa and has practiced since.
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R. P. Kepler
Kep
Iowa University
Chicago
Kepler
University of Iowa
Forty four marriages in Cheyenne County last year
County court records show 44 marriage licenses issued in Cheyenne County during the past year. January led with eight couples, September seven, and May six. July and 1924 figures are noted as unusually low with 32 licenses in 1923 or 1924 leap year context.
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Cheyenne County
Central Meats Christmas Sale Draws Big Crowd
The Central store buzzed with activity before Christmas as the meat firm distributed large juicy steaks to customers and friends. Shoppers filled the scene with festive cheer and generous giveaways, creating a lively holiday atmosphere in the state.
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Hwariet
Christmas Charity in Sidney By Kings Daughters
Due to donations and gifts from numerous individuals and organizations in Sidney the Kings Daughters raised funds and arranged Christmas aid for families. The effort, previously attributed to the Kings and Daughters, was supported by the Womans Club which organized the tree drive and is credited for its success.
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Sidney
Kings
Telegraph
Kings and Daughter
Womans Club
1926 Will Be Prosperous Year For Cheyenne County Farmers
A 1926 outlook for Cheyenne County agriculture cites rising prices and strong production in wheat, hogs, poultry, and eggs. Officials note improved bank conditions, expanding cultivated land, and a shift from cattle to farming. They forecast higher farm returns with stabilizing wheat prices and continued local advertising for Nebraska agriculture.
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Cheyenne County
Coolidge
Nebraska
Sidney
Cheyenne
OTR
Basketball practice resumes as Horn drills squad for season
Coach Horn visits Glasco as high school hoops push toward the season opener. With fourteen players in contention and six forwards, the team trims talent and plans early away games. The schedule lists Kimball, Bridgeport, Bayant, Lodge Pole, and other January dates as the slate develops.
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Momlay
Horn
Glasco
Hesis
Wait
W. Thomas
Lowe
Witters
Oz Williams
Dimick
Hoty
Gurley
Llorenzo
Swith
Kimball
Bridgeport
Bayant
Amateur boxing program aims for state and national meets
Local attorney Fred Parks trains Sidney youths in an amateur boxing class. About twenty five lads are enrolled as they prepare for a spring state meet in Omaha, with hope of a district and national level, possibly sending a representative to the Olympic trials. Parks, a respected former university boxer, coaches with skill and purpose.
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Fred Parks
Nebraska
Omaha
Oyls
Sidney
Parks
Ture
Merchants Thank Patrons In New Year Message
A page ad expresses gratitude to friends and patrons for loyalty over the year. The message emphasizes community support, mentions Sidney, and wishes a Happy New Year, noting merchants’ role in the city’s vitality.
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Tae
Weangyts
Sale of 1926 livestock hampered by snow and slow bidding
Fragmentary note reports farmers and city vendors facing a sluggish sale season due to recent snowfall. Limited details mention new livestock lots and a wary market, with few buyers and uncertain demand this year.
Archie Kirkpatrick Weds Thelma Davis At Sidney
Archie Kirkpatrick and Thelma Marie Davis were married by Rev. Raub at approximately 2:00 pm in Sidney in a small ceremony attended by close family and a few relatives. The couple planned a short honeymoon aboard the Burling and expressed hopes to establish their home together in Sidney.
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Thelma Marie Davis
Day E.davis
zArchie
R. J Don
P. C
Sidney
Raub
Chris
Cou
Burling
Brida
G. E. Davis
Cwand Swain
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