Irrigation Growth and Local Rail Talks in Sidney
The editorial column notes irrigation progress in Nebraska with nearly one million acres controllable and 2,500 miles of ditches, Cheyenne County data, and a disputed North Platte rail staffing claim. It recalls the booster debate and defends the editor against misquoting Union Pacific official Ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
the Tribune
Dobson
State Board of Irrigation
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Chey County
Scotia Bluff
Dawson
Kimball
Supt. Ware
Union Pacific
Sidney
Grand Island
Ware
Mr. Ware
District Court
G W Norris
13Th Judicial District
James PD. Dunlap
Charles HM. Whipple Et al
G. W. Norris
Thirteenth Judicial District
Cheyenone County
Ella Richards
William A. Westfall
Anna Westfall
Court House
Public Land Leasing Debate Signals Cattlemen Scrutiny
The piece argues that leasing western public grazing lands must prioritize the public interest and safeguards against monopolies. It notes many lands are unsuited for farming, requiring large scale grazing, and warns against illegal occupation and fraud, urging careful, fair access and rigid enforcement of laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Western States
Agricultural Department
Blizzard Buries Potter Roads and Fatal Ranch Death
Potter reports severe blizzard weather on the 19th and 20th, leaving snow banks over fences and travel nearly impossible. Ranchman John Gotte, seeking stray cattle near Kimball, was found frozen to death a mile from home after the storm. Christmas events are postponed, though spirits stay warm with greetings and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
John Gotte
Kimball
Potter Briefs and Movements at Local Town
Gus Mier visited Kimball while A McAdam returned to Cheyenne. B F Thornburg received a coal carload and was in Redington. Hanson and Mrs Olson traveled to Sidney with Thea Thornburg and Mrs Thornburg rode for medical care. Godfrey Erickson came from Gering to feed cattle on the river after a Tuesday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Armstrong
Alliance
Lloyd Smith
Ojohn Cartwright
Denver
Jas. Bowersock
E. A. Cooper
H. K. Burkett
The
Valley State Bank
Jay. Zimmerman
Sidney
Ralph Mason
Omaha
G J. Hunt
Faily B. L. Neff
Lexington
Asa Baker
J. W. Lee
Hyannis
A. Paine
J. M. Carr
Scottsbluff
Joe Endleman
Geo. Boyer
Bayard
Herbert Herd
Harvard
Mark Spanogle
M. C. French
Myrtle
Laura Irving
Gust Mittelstadt
R. H. Walford
Dalton
Mercer
Sterling
Hugh Milhollin
Chadron
Christina
Ethel
Wn. Linco
Joe Wilder
Mark Iddings
Scottabluff
John Hanway
J. T. Anderson
W. P. Miles
W. B Whitman
Woodmen
Chas. Mount
Northwest
A. McAdam
Cheyenne
B. F. Thornburg
Redington
H. P. “Hanson
4. W. Olson
Thea Thornburg
Godfrey Erickson
Gering
Cattle Find and Dehorning Tour Noted in Potter Area
Clara Gustafson traveled near Sidney Mon Lewis Wilson searched for stray cattle and found one missing for over a year. Charles Stanton of Potter worked on the L A Stanton place dehorning several head and plans more dehorning this week. Stanton is a Potter merchant with a growing trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Wilson
Charles Stanton
Potter
L. A. Stanton Place
Chas
Riverside Sleigh Bells and Snowy Tales From the Valley
A blizzard hit the valley last Saturday while locals report cattle feeding as the cold weather rule. M R Porter of Wallace Nebraska visited the Johnsons after travels from Lost Cabin Wyoming. Mr Porter, a skilled violinist, performed several pieces at a December 17 gathering that extended into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Elsasa
M. C. Ranch
Anthony Johnson
Bridgeport
Mike Beerline
Papillion
E. A. Cooper
Irving
Sidney
M. R. Porter
Wallace
Neb
J. Johnson
Lost Cabin
Porter
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Endorsed by Wisconsin Druggist
Shullaburg Wis druggist Henry C Stearna reports Ballard's Horehound Syrup relieves hoarse croupy cough and breathing distress. He notes customers return for more and endorses the preparation as highly satisfactory. Sold at 25¢ and 1.00 by D J Scanion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Stearna
Shullaburg
Wis
Ballard
D. J. Scanion
Bulls For Sale or Trade From Sidney Ranch
For sale or trade two four year old Short Horn Bulls and a two year old White Face trade bull. Further information available from the undersigned or at the ranch three miles east of Sidney Neb. P. R. Borequist Sidney Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
P. R. Borequist
Sidney, Neb
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John Hagerty Jr
Allan E. Sappee
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Simln
Ed. Slimm
Oxford
J. W. Barton
Platte Valley News
Stockville
J. A. Schwender
Divide
Burlington
L. B. Cary
Minature
California
Presbyterian
Misa Anna Tiernan
Business and
Society of
County News
Lundell
Peter Erickson
Gus Mier
Kimball Wednes
Clara
Wn. Gustafson
Riverside
Ballard’s
Horehound
State of
George Heldinger
William Stuht
John P Pisher
Sidney Telegraph
James Tucker
Aes
Ickes Post Office
James Davison
Ickes
Qhert FE
Cheeenne County
Nebraskan
B.W Chase
John Bartiermy
Li, Baba
Sati County
Quiekiff
S.U
Qale Ender
BW. Judd
J. W Farper
Nebraskia
Fowler Ranch
E. W Judd
Hanpen
Mortyngee
Soh Bann
Said County
Board of County Commissioners
James Byrne
Bree
W. H. Cary
Nev
A. Pease & Sons
Abov
B. F. Mitchell
Gaines & Miller
Thomas Ishmael
James Zimmerman
Tifk
Che
Capital
Tobin & Wasem, Proprietors
Schlitz Beer
Palace Livery Barn
M. E. Washburn
ST. Paul
Bryson
Miller
Ica Ees
Pullman
W. D. Cruirvon
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