North Divide Meets Farmers Union Officers Elected
North Divide residents attended the Farmers Union annual meeting last Wednesday in Sidney where officers for the coming term were elected. The report notes sickness, school makeups, and local visits as well as an anecdote about a boy who bought ten ears of corn for 100 dollars and developed a thriving, widely grown hybrid across a 100 mile radius, adding millions in seed sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Jeudas
Sidney
Farmers Union
Pleasant Valley Weather and Local Visits
Snow visited Pleasant Valley last week aiding winter wheat. Local residents reported many family visits and a few illnesses. Louderback, Simpson, and Rogers families shared time at relatives’ homes while several residents sought medical care in Sidney and Crook.
Local Social News from Hard Time Club and Visitors
Sextorp John Nelson spent Saturday at Bam Wickstrom s. Mrs Anton Benish has gone to Cheyenne for an indefinite visit at the home of her daughter Mrs A T Nelson. The box social by the Hard Time Community club at Corner school house netted seven neat dollars. Jesse Lambert and family visited Fred Prince s home Sunday. Mr and Mrs D W Matthewson spent Friday at Pete Nelson s. Walt Matthewson and family attended a dance at Bill Bundy s Saturday. Miss Mason visited Pete Nelson s Friday. Marie Reddy and Misa Hansen spent weekend in Potter with relatives. Alice Nelson visited Potter at Erie Carlson s home Saturday. Homer Fisher and family called at Ellis Fisher s Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nelson
Bam Wickstrom
Anton Benish
Cheyenne
A. T. Nelson
Pete Nelson
Walt Matthewson
Bill Bundy
Miss Mason
Marie Reddy
Misa Hansen
Potter
Alice Nelson
Pottr
Erie Carlson
Homer Fisher
Ellis Fisher
Hundred Dollar Corn Hero Defies City Dream
A farm raised boy with zeal for corn pursues rural opportunity. He studies the crop, convinces his father to let him experiment on a small plot, and achieves notable success in growing corn despite city lure.
Boy's pluck and patience lift local farmers income
An unnamed boy’s efforts boosted local farmers income and improved homes, bringing happiness to the community. His example shows what one determined child can achieve through perseverance.
Rides Horseback Without Lights Near City
L. D. Cogswell of five miles east of town was hurt when his horse was struck by a car while returning home Wednesday evening. Both horse and rider were thrown into a ditch. the driver stopped and assisted, taking Mr. Cogswell home. The rider suffered only bruises, but the horse was badly skinned and needed a veterinarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Cogswell
Cogswell
S. B. Star-Herald
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North Divide
Wm. Hornby
Ed Sehneulla
H. Orthman
John Jones
Frances Goodwin
Henry Ehmke
Herman
Elsie Neiman
Geo. Rippe
Ed Brockelsby
Herman Blankey
Chas. Osborn
Ray Frame
Clyde Kinton
Clarence Ely
Busbaum Bros
Louis Shulenberg
Messrs
Isaac Jones
Gus Wellner
Savings Bank
Ife
Pleasant Valley
John Louderback
Omaha
Roy
Baldy
C. E. Simpson
Chas. Lee
Sextorp
Missouri
Herbert & Hiett Insurance
Gapen Bldg
U.S.A. Theatre
Albert
Rozella
Denyse
Don
Everett
Lake City
Driscoll
Drexel
Charles Ray
Chas. Ray
Betty
C. M. Andrews
Mgr
Inquire of Liberty State Bank
Sidney, Nebr
F. O. B. Dearborn, Mich
the Fordson
Sidney Motor Company
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