Potter lodge conducts third degree for Earl Kronk
Potter lodge No. 313 A F and A M reported the third degree work for Earl Kronk last Tuesday with over forty Masons present. A lunch followed. visiting Masons Leon Fine and Herman Schroeder of Sidney attended. The Dalton Delegate notes a mail route extension east of town approved by Washington, with a start date pending. A Chappell party reports 53 coyotes killed this season, sparking rabbits’ rebound concerns.
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Potter Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Earl Kronk
Leon Fine
Herman Schroeder
Sidney
Potter Review
H. C. Blome
Washington
Dalton
Chappell
Lodge Pole Express
Illnesses and a major land purchase noted by rural papers
Relatives report little Joan Rodman in Los Angeles improved from a severe illness while her parents stay on the coast. Meanwhile the youngest Rodman child in Omaha is critically ill with pneumonia but progressing. L. T. Johnegan bought the Otto Busacker quarter near Gurley for 70 dollars an acre, planning to move for schooling and farm products sales. the purchase signals a rising land market. Frank Whitelock, once in Sterling, elected president of the Kiwanis club in Bell California where he runs a lumber firm.
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W. M. Rodman
Little Joan
Los Angeles
J. A. Rodman
Omaha
Tri-State
L. T. Johnegan
Gurley
Otto Busacker
Dalton
Busacker
Hampshire
Johnson
Frank Whitelock
Sterling
Sidney
California
Kiwanis Club
Bell
Calif
Sterling Advocate
Milk farmer earns 112 dollars from 12 cows in two weeks
The Minatare area milk supplier Mr. Baker received 112.02 dollars for milk from 12 cows over a fortnight at a local cheese factory. The Free Press notes the cows are well cared for and suggests good management yields higher profits and production.
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Broadwater
Minatare Free Press
Building a Cheese Factory Discussed by Gering Valley Farm Bureau
The Gering Valley Farm Bureau met at the district eight school house to consider organizing a cooperative cheese factory. Officers elected were George Cromer as president, O. H. Bartow as vice president, and Mrs. Flora Snocker as secretary. Delegates to the county farm bureau were chosen, and attendees favored cautious study before committing.
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Gering Valley Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
George Cromer
O. H. Bartow
Flora Snocker
County Farm Bureau
Gering Midwest
Farmer Buys Lumber Sheds Near Lorenzo
W C Westphalen of four miles west of Lorenzo purchased all sheds and other buildings from Enterprise Lumber company in the yards once used by Divide Lumber. He will dismantle them and haul the lumber to his farm for machinery sheds and other structures.
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W. C. Westphalen
Lorenzo
Enterprise Lumber Company
Divide Lumber Company
First National Re-Elects Officers For Local Bank Patz report
The annual meeting of the directors of the First National bank of Pertz elected T. J. Hansen president and M. A. Shipman Jr. vice president. Harvey J. Weeth became second vice president and D. F. Enevoldsen cashier with Anna I. Kaifer as assistant cashier. D. F. Enevoldsen will oversee local management in about two weeks. Shipman plans a California trip for months before resuming control of Shipman Hansen Land Co.
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First National Bank of Pertz
T. J. Hansen
M. A. Shipman, Jr
Harvey J. Weeth
D. F. Enevoldsen
Anna I. Kaifer
E. T. Hall
Shipman
Shipman-Hansen Land Company
California
Peets Gazette
Wild Duck Rob Atwood Corn Field
Flocks of wild ducks swoop on corn fields near Atwood causing heavy losses. Three farmers estimate 1500 bushels of corn ruined. At $1.15 per bushel the total is substantial. Open season on wild ducks closed January 1, leaving farmers unable to protect crops.
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Atwood
Peets Gazette
Demand for Tuberculin Test of Dairy Cows
County Agent Willey notes farmers near Sidney seek state veterinarian tuberculin testing. Not enough cows listed yet to justify the service. dairymen should register soon. Testing reassures milk is free from tuberculosis, protecting public health as law requires annual tests for milk selling dairymen.
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Willey
Sidney
Ford Garage Robbery at Scottsbluff Recalls Two Youths
The Ford garage at Scottsbluff was robbed of about 1500 dollars late Tuesday night. Herbert Moore and Louis Raymond confessed to the crime after initial denials. Checks valued around 1400 were recovered, most cash recovered as well. Both 18, they planned to plead guilty and face sentences, with police noting swift confessions.
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Ford
Scottsbluff
Herbert Moore
Louis Raymond
Young Moore
Bomgardner-Cover Company
Raymond
Moore
Gering Courier
Popular Peetz Girl Maries In Sterling
Monday afternoon in Sterling Miss Esther M. Petre of Peetz and Charley Nelson of Sterling were married by County Judge H Lawrence Hinkley. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs N J Petre, a Peetz high school graduate, highly esteemed locally. The groom is a young farmer four miles north of Sterling, of high standing.
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Sterling
Esther M. Petre
Peetz
Charley Nelson
H. Lawrence Hinkley
N. J. Petre
Peetz High School
Peetz Gazette
Alliance Furs Found in Denver
Urban Zediker formerly of Alliance was arrested in Denver on Tuesday for involvement in stealing fur stock from an Alliance fashion shop. He allegedly sold fur to John Christ, receiving $400. Police recovered $1,500 worth of loot and expect to recover the rest after Zediker’s arrest.
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Urban Zediker
Alliance
Denver
Zediker
John Christ
Christ
What Became of the Truck Load of Drink
Sheriff Davis, briefly famed as a top official, faced a wild rumor that a truckload of genuine Canadian liquor was seized in town. The tale, spreading rapidly, boosted his popularity yet proved unfounded as he explained there was no confiscated liquor, leaving supporters dubious and teasing him over “evidence.”
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Sheriff Davis
Davis
Bridgeport News-Blade
Garden County High School Plans New Building
Garden County High School regents announce a new two story brick and tile building to replace the old structure. With about 40 000 in sight from the building fund and other sources bids are being invited. Construction will start when weather permits and the building is to be ready for occupancy next fall. The 75 by 80 foot plan includes a 34 by 80 foot auditorium with a stage and seating for 150 to 2295 pupils. The design allows future south and east additions and aims to avoid taxpayer expense.
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Board of Regents
Garden County High School
Regents
Garden County News
Two teachers injured by autos on same day
Miss Eula Means of Broadwater district suffered bruises and a nervous shock after stepping in front of a rapidly approaching car driven by Luther Corbin Saturday night. Miss Elvira Anderson of Bridgeport was knocked down near the Platte river bridge, sustaining bruises and nervous shock but no serious injuries. the driver was later described as confused and unable to control the vehicle.
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Eula Means
Broadwater
Luther Corbin
Platte River
Bridgeport
Northport
Elvira Anderson
Miss Anderson
Bridgeport Herald
Report Atrocities Near Angora Spark Fearful Claims
A rancher near Angora alleges German war atrocity memories haunts farms as unknown assailants maim and kill hogs horses and cattle. Animals are hacked with knives beaten and shot. A brood sow loses both feet and a large flank cut. One herd of ninety hogs allegedly drops to under twenty. Sheriff investigates. if true, perpetrators face severe consequences, Alliance Times-Herald notes.
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Angora
Alliance Times-Herald
Plan Advertising Campaign for Western Nebraska
At a large Scottsbluff meeting the North Platte valley chambers unanimously voted to raise 25000 dollars for a regional advertising drive highlighting irrigated farms at favorable prices and terms. Five hundred dollars was allocated to the ad committee and another 500 to promote Platte Valley cheese markets. A road plan was endorsed with a dedicated fund and a road committee formed to pursue south side highway work.
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Associated Chambers
Commercce
North Platte Valley
Scottsbluff
Platte Valley
J. H. Wehn
California
Webn
A. N. Mathers
Gering
Morrow
J. H. Webb
F. Neighbors
Bridgeport
Frank McCarter
Bayard
F. Smith
Broadwater
J. T. Whitehead
Mitchell
Lingle
Wyo
Associated Organization
Bridgeport News-Blade
New State Bank Opens in Sterling Downtown
The State Bank of Sterling opened Friday at 9 am in the former First National Bank building at Main and Second streets. Vice President and manager George A. Gribble reported a very gratifying first day with substantial deposits as officers noted a busy lobby and strong reception.
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New State Bank of Sterling
First National Bank
George A. Gribble
Visit to New York City Sparks Awe and Curiosity
The writer recalls a vivid New York visit focusing on the subway system with its multi level tracks and hidden stations, the Museum of Natural History exhibits from Agate Nebraska, and a trip to Trinity Church near Woolworth and Singer buildings. They describe the government assay office vaults storing gold and silver, the gold service worth $27,000, and a held three million dollar currency note while guarded in a locked cage.
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New York
Museum of Natural History
Agate
Nebr
Captain Cook
Old Trinity Church
Woolworth
Singer
Alexander Hamilton
Robert Fulton
William Bradford
Aseay
U. S. Treasury Fiesues
Greenbecks
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Atwood Corn
Maries
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