Sterling Seeks 1921 Baseball Club and Local Support
Sterling chambers of commerce moves to form a 1921 baseball club. J J Robertson chairs a new board. Ty H Munson may be treasurer, Jake Kroninger to manage on field, J J Cunningham to serve as secretary. Players eager to sign. neighboring towns plan strong clubs and Denver may form salaried team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Sterling
Colorado
J. J. Robertson
Sterling Chamber of Commerce
Jake Kroninger
Chamber of Commerce
Sterlng
Denver
Baseball Association
J. N. Sanders
J. W. Graham
M. A. Wagner
L. E. Gill
J. A. Morehouse
Ty. H. Munson
J. J. Cunningham
The Street Notes on Graft and Society Fads
A collection of wry items on bank rustication, lost money, family life, curfews, affordable Fordson tractors, graft scandals, optimism and normalcy fatigue, spelling test woes, Congress coal theft talk, Ouija board superstition, penitentiary crowding, and social observations from a past era, all in brisk, cheeky vignettes.
Jiggs and a Hoboken Fire Spark Wide Reflections
A quirky column notes a Sidneys boy’s aim to rough up his dad and contrasts hunger, body image, and a famed lawyer’s rising reputation. It laments delays in hanging Mrs. Pette so Jiggs can return to viewers without interruption while referencing a Hoboken hotel fire that captured public attention.
Court News: Local Man Fined in Drunkenness and Destruction Case
A local man was summoned to court on two counts, drunkenness and destruction of property, after attempting to break into a room with his divorced wife and children. Judge Mce Cleneghan fined him 50 and 100 dollars respectively. A town character returned from a hasty absence and faced officers in a booze raid inquiry, receiving the limit fine. Four young men appeared before Judge Chambers for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. one woman testified but the case was dismissed for lack of evidence, except for one man fined for language.
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MceCleneghan
Newspapers urged to publish names in criminal trials
Courts press newspapers to print names in criminal trials as a salutary measure, aiming to increase public awareness and accountability in the justice process.
Local Social and Congregation Notes from Bunker Hill Area
A summary of weekend visits and social events from Bunker Hill and Sidney residents. Mr and Mrs Walter Happel and Mr and Mrs Frank Beyer drove to Sidney Friday. children joined them. The Glen Bales family returned Friday after a two week east trip. Bales attended a Farmers Union convention. A large group shopped in Sidney Saturday. A surprise birthday party honored John Engel with cards. Prizes awarded to Wm Meyer, Frank Gabriel, and couples Beyer and Sachs families. Several dinners and gatherings followed at Wm Rhode’s, John Borcher’s, Henry Schmidt’s, and Borcher’s homes with Rev Boehling and Eleanor Boehling among attendees.
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Walter Happel
Sidney
Frank Beyer
Glen Bales
East
Bales
Farmers Union
Theo Gorber
John Engel
Wm. Meyer
Frank Gabriel
Fred Beyer
Wim. Sachs
Rhode’s
Theo. Borcher
Ross
Gertrude Bales
John Borcher
Boehling
Eleanor
Henry Schmidt
Ernest Hille
H. B. Wittrock
Wm. Borcher
Mrs A E Phelps Hosts B M S Club Meeting
Mrs A E Phelps hosted Tuesday’s general assembly of the Woman’s Club with strong turnout and active discussion. Roll call, led by Mrs Mayme McIntosh, prompted a program on sanitation featuring topics led by Mrs McCleneghan Mrs Owens Mrs Pearson and Mrs Phelps. The club adjourned to meet next Tuesday with Mrs Pettibone.
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A. E. Phelps
Woman's Club
Mayme McIntosh
McCleneghan
Owens
Pearson
Roche
Phelps
Pettibone
Marinella Shop Announces Move to Larger Quarters
Announcement to patrons of the Marinella Shop that next Monday it will relocate to larger quarters in the Hardy Apartments to improve convenience. Invites visits or phone appointments. Signed STACIA McRAE and SIDNEY LUMBER CO with Sidney Chappell. Also dates a February 5th note to engage with readers.
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Marinella Shop
Hardy Apartments
Stacia McRae
Local and Personal News Mentions in Sidney
E M Rose of Lorenzo was a Thursday visitor here. Paul Collart of Gurley was in this city on Friday. Born to Mr and Mrs A Gilsdorf January 25th a son. George E Bennett of Sundl visited Sidney Thursday. Charles O Nichols came down from Dalton Thursday. A J Kimmersley was a Dalton visitor here on Thursday. L Niebaum of Lodgepole visited the county capital last Friday. Born to Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen January 15th a daughter. Born to Mr and Mrs Herman Blinke January 27th a daughter. A W Frieda of near Lisco was a Monday visitor in town. Born to Mr and Mrs A W Livingst on January 19th a daughter. J B Hill of the south divide was in the county seat Thursday. Mart Christofferson of the Dalton vicinity was in Sidney last Saturday. Born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Schubarth January 22nd a daughter. Alvin Dunn and bride motored in from the north table on Wednesday. Ernest Fairbanks of Kimball transacted business in Sidney on Friday. Banker Warren Cunningham of Huntsman was in town Thursday after hours. Mr and Mrs L E Vogier of Lodgepole were Sidney visitors last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Clay Laaker of the south table visited the county seat on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Robinson of Lorenzo motored up to this good town last Thursdays.
Mail Run Between Sidney and Cheyenne Report
A United States Mail route between Sidney and Cheyenne marked a service run detailing the daily schedule and operational notes. The article notes the route's significance for federal mail delivery and regional communication.
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Markes
Sidney
Cheyenne
United States Mail Service
Bank official returns from Oklahoma business trip
M. W. Dimery of the American Bank returned Thursday evening from a business trip to Oklahoma where he spent ten days on various missions. W. A. Kreinbring of the north divide, a promising young ranchman, motored into Sidney on Thursday to transact business with the increhients.
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M. W. Dimery
The
American Bank
Oklahoma
W. A. Kreinbring
North Divide
Sidney
Sunday guest and eastern star event in Winona chapter
Mrs. Frances Knox visited Mrs. Fred Lehmkuhl of Lodgepole over Sunday and attended the Winona chapter Eastern Star installation. H. G. Hansen of the American bank returned to duty after a ten day grip flu bout, appearing to have lost the tussle. Mrs. Frank Wiser traveled from Alliance for Mrs. Mary Judd’s funeral. In Sidney, Alvert Jendes, Ted Jendes and Herman Sorge spoke of road conditions after heavy snow. Fred Korsmeyer reported fair graded roads after the storm. A road grader operated post-storm. Rose McFadden returned from Omaha and Chicago with Elite Millinery styles. Mabel Wallick visited Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Beyer drove from South Bunker Hill to take their children home for the weekend. Raymond Clinton, with the Central City telephone company, made a short visit Friday to Sunday. friends welcomed his handshake.
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Frances Knox
Fred Lehmkuhl
Lodgepole
Winona
The
Eastern Star
Fred Korsmeyer
North Bunker Hill
Sidney
Frank Beyer
South
Bunker Hill Precinct
Fred Bever
Academy
Raymond Clinton
Telephone Company
Central City
Nebraska
Ray
Foster of Farmers State Bank Visits Dalton
H. J. Foster of the Farmers State Bank of Dalton was in the fair cit on Thursday to inspect local operations and meet with residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Foster
Farmers State Bank of
Dalton
Sidney Social Notes Highlight Local Movements
Dorothy and Billie Metz recovered and returned to school. Residents from Gurley, Potter, Lorenzo, and Lincoln visited Sidney for shopping, business, or family visits. Several officials and workers from U. S. A. and local boards were noted in travel or duties, with short personal updates on health and vacations.
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Dorothy
Billie Metz
How Fortunate Rae Burst Into Tears Revealed by Novelist
A novelist recalls Rae bursting into tears with dread, then recovering on the next page. The account notes the emotional swing, describing the shift from distress to composure and relief.
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Rae
Hindu Youth Precocious In India Says Home Journal
A tourist in India reported shocking precocity among Hindu children. He saw seven year old carvers and many handsome rugs and carpets woven by youths not yet in their teens.
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India
The
Home Journal
Snowstorms in warm regions defy expectations
A weather note explains how warm air masses move from Gulf states toward the Atlantic coast. As these systems travel northward and encounter cold air, they chill and precipitate as snow. Strong eastern winds often drive the snow to the ground, despite the warm origin.
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Gulf States
Atlantic Seaboard
Be Safe and Strong in Youth Exchange Message
A brief exhortation warns young men against risky behavior near danger and reckless spending. It urges prudence and integrity, urging readers to play safe, keep clean, be strong, and be true to avoid regret. The note frames risk as a lack of experience and business sense, promoting responsible conduct.
Companionship in Thoughts by Robert E Speer
A reflective quotation on thoughts as inner companionship. The speaker notes thoughts travel with us and cannot be escaped, describing them as the richest companionship within life and faith.
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Robert E. Speer
Christ
Life
Electricity Moves Faster Than Light
A measured comparison states light travels 186,100 miles per second while electricity is cited at 248,500 miles per second, indicating electricity's velocity surpasses light in the given context.
Conklin's Medium Fountain Pens At Rexali Store
Conklin's mediums fountain pens offered at the Rexali Store. Shop for quality writing instruments with smooth ink flow and classic design. Limited stock available at this retailer.
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Conklin
Rexali
MUM ON DISARMAMENT: Root Urges Wait Until Harding Takes Office
Elihu Root urges the United States to refrain from discussing total or partial disarmament with other nations until after Harding's administration begins. He says the precise procedure should be set after Harding and his secretary of state can study the issue and aims to avoid obstructing progress. Root notes the Eastern European turmoil and differing national fears complicate any single approach. He believes steps should be taken promptly after the new administration to seek a general agreement on disarmament.
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Washington
Jan
United States
Elihu Root
International Court of Arbitration
League of Nations
Butler
House Naval Committee
Root
Harding
Europe
Rockefeller Junior Donates Million to European Relief Fund
John D. Rockefeller Jr. gives one million dollars to relief of starving European children. Hoover announced after a dinner with Rockefeller's Bible class. The gift is the largest personal contribution to the European relief council’s thirty three million dollar fundraising effort, with about half already subscribed.
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New York
Jan
Jonn D. Rockefeller, Jr
Herbert Hoover
Rockefeller
European Relief Council
Hoover
Nebraska farmers urged to donate corn for Armenian relief
Dr J Eschy of Des Moines spoke in Omaha with D Burr Jones urging Nebraska farmers to donate 500000 bushels of corn to be converted into food for Armenian orphans and hungry children. Conversion costs covered. shipments arranged through Miller Cereal Co and Near East Relief. goal to ship within five to six weeks to feed 1120 children in 222 orphanages and 600 hospitals.
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Samuel Light Spring
Armenia
Pricon
Nebras
J. Eschy
Des Moines
Nanal Near Fast Relieft Council
Ubis
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Isouri
Omnahu
D. Burr Jones
Rotary
Nea
Dirby
Constantinople
Uine
Kirby
Ralley Exchange
Bulng
Omaha
Miller Cereal Co
Relief Commission
D. Burries
Whh
Makure
Howard Oghe
American Farm Bureau
Heart
Middlewest
Carl Veman
Triculture
National Tin Bureau
Kir
Seral
Argnia
Wrangle
Cold Bath Courageous Test Of Ice By Brookings
In a wild prank last Friday morning, a party chased a cold bath test inspired by Dr. L. T. Brookings. They cooled water from a hydrant, stepped into a tub, and a comic yelp ended with a blast of laughter as the stunt spiraled into noisy neighborhood mischief.
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Gage
L. T. Brooking
Phelps County
Brookings
Mollie
State Journal
Double Header Basket Ball
Sidney faces Chappell in a Tuesday basketball doubleheader. Local fans expect competitive showdowns as season momentum builds for both teams.
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Sidney Vs. Chappell
Legion Meeting Postponed to February 15 at Odd Fellows Hall
Sidney lumber company notes a double header basketball night in Sidney. The American Legion meeting scheduled for February 9 is postponed to February 15 and will be held at the Odd Fellows hall in Sidney.
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American Legion
Oddfellows Hall
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Postoice
Nebr
H. E. Gapen
Dad
Mother Cath
Fry
Illinois University
Congress
Calder
Halls of Congress
Ouija Board
Angel
Mrs. Pette
Hoboken
Court News
Bunker Hill
B. M. S. Club
Sidney Lumber CO
Sidney Chappell
E. M. Rose of
Lorenzo
Paul Collart
Gurley
A. Gilsdorf
George E. Bennett
Sundl
Charles O. Nichols
A. J. Kimmersley
L. Niebaum
Axel Jensen
Herman Blinke
A. W. Frieda
Lisco
A. W. Livingston
J. B. Hill
South Divide
Mart Christofferson
Dalton Vicinity
Arthur Schubarth
Alvin Dunn
Bride
North Table
Ernest Fairbanks
Kimball
Warren Cunningham
Huntsman
L. E. Vogier
Clay Laaker
Mrs. Robinson of
H. G. Hansen
Frank Wiser
Alliance
Mary Judd
Rose Johansson
Alvert Jendes
Ted Jendes
Hersman Sorge
Rose McFadden
Chicago
Mabel Wallick
Concern
Lincoln
L. F. Johnson
Henry Raymond
Carl Theimann
West Gurley
L. E. Bowen
J. A. Bowen
Potter
Ernest Anderson
H. F. Straight
P. T. Higgins
L. McKowan
Flora B. Essig
J. Flora
Dr. Mantor
Frank Whitelock
Mr. Timmerman of
P. L. Martin
Sadie McFadden
Parks
Mildred Johnson
Ala. Sharp
R. D. Devine
Mrs. Devine
Nels Hammer
Tekamah
Gordon Bryant
A. T. Parks
H. G. Gould
Paul Parrish
Sidney Auto Sales Company
Parrish
Resgey
Sce
A. L. Shantz
Rt. L. Shantz
Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction
Department of Agriculture
Africa
Telle
John D., JR
Aids Hoover
Legion Meeting
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