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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1939
Page
2
The piece argues the legislature should safeguard a foundation, consider abolitions and consolidations, and consult the Nebraska Federation of County Taxpayers League. It warns Colorado’s costly bureaus and agencies as cogs in a political machine, praising Nebraska’s sound government and noting the state press.
The Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation argues for a constitutional tax limitation and broader tax base to ease property taxation. It recalls pay as you go policies, past road and infrastructure funding, and the west’s agricultural resilience through sorghums, alfalfa, and drought-adaptation innovations.
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad released a 64 page illustrated booklet titled Epic of the West detailing the railroad’s agricultural department work from early western colonization to the present. It traces soil and water conservation efforts and government aid shaping western agriculture.
News commentators split over Chancellor Hitler speech to the Reichstag. He signals intent to reclaim Germanys prewar colonies while implying potential force as a fallback, yet tone suggests no immediate army needs. US urged to stay calm and mind its own business.
The fifty third session of the state legislature centers on cutting costs through abolition and consolidation of government branches. As the bill deadline passed Monday night the hopper filled with proposals aimed at economy and efficiency, though the plan faces scrutiny over practical impact.
Kate Hansen known as Ma Hansen dies at 81 in Potter. Funeral at Methodist Church and burial in Dannebrog beside her husband and daughter. Survived by two daughters Peter Hansen and George Jason. Numerous local notices: travels, sales, illnesses, meetings, and social events in Potter and surrounding areas.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Hume and family and Pauline Ostermeier played cards at the Lloyd Brown home last Monday evening. John Jurgens spent Thursday to Saturday at Mrs Bertha Borges home. Mr and Mrs Art Larsen and Lavern were among the Sidney shoppers last Monday. Mr and Mrs Willard Frerichs were Sunday dinner guests at Otto Rahe home. John Bruce spent Sunday at Jim Lindsey home. Lavern Larsen Lavern Queen and Howard Neff called on Cecil Hume Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Lew Lenz spent Friday evening at Mrs Bertha Berges home. Paul Ingwerson is spending a few weeks at Arthur Ingwerson home in California. Donna Mae Florke spent Tuesday night with Ira Mae Hume. Alvin Reed hauled a load of corn to Scottsbluff Wednesday. Mr and Mrs John Bruce and Lloyd Brown were Dalton callers Monday last. Otto Rahe William Florke and Joe Stretch helped Howard Neff vaccinate hogs Tuesday. Bess Rahe spent Tuesday afternoon at Lew Lenz home. Among those who attended the Les Omel sale Wednesday were Mr.
Howard Neff attended the barn sale in Chappell on Friday. Otto Rahe and Bess hosted Thursday dinner at Willard Frerichs. John Frerichs visited Lew Lenz Monday. Bertha Borges and John Jurgens traveled to Sidney Friday. Bob Mahoney of the Club Ranch visited Lisco Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. Bertha Borges, John Jurgens, and Orval Hume called at Lew Lenz Friday afternoon. Otto Rahe and Bess and Cecil Hume's family plus Pauline Ostermeier attended Lena Rivers play at Lodgepole High School Friday evening. Delmar Rahe and Carelton Rufenacht were in the cast. Lloyd Brown visited Cecil Hume Thursday. John Borges visited William Frerichs Sunday. Cecil Hume family and Pauline Ostermeier dined with Lavern Queen. John Borges, Harley Garretts, John and George Frerichs, and Lester Rufenacht attended Chick Boyes play in Lodgepole Tuesday evening. Sidney shoppers included John Bruce, William Florke, Art Larsen, Margie and Lavern, and Pauline Ostermeier.
In the hunt for the Hawaiian Clipper, missing since July 29, 1938, U S naval surface vessels covered 100000 square miles and naval planes scanned 60000 square miles from the air.
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