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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1924
Page
9
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The Right Reverend Anson J. Graves, recently named bishop of the western Nebraska Episcopal diocese, visited Sidney to preach, confer, and engage with parishioners. Chaplain Berry seeks transfer to Fort Monroe. Union Pacific to ship ten corn cars free to aid local farmers. corn offered at cost in fifty bushel lots to recipients in Sidney Lodge Pole and Potter. M M Neeves named Sidney land office receiver. Ex-commissioner F L Smith to reside in Denver for treatment. Diversification of crops discussed as a solution to a glutted corn market with low wheat and potato prices. Social news includes Mr and Mrs M Cohn hosting Wednesday games with prizes. Masons held a ball at Pythian castle Friday night.
Mrs Daughtery entertained Tuesday with several lady friends. The afternoon was spent guessing on articles that represented well known books. J C Hudson sold his Lisco store and will work at James McMullan store. Gus Granneman moved a small building from Second street to the rear of his other building.
The South Divide Telephone Company organized last week and elected officers Wm Neinheiser as director treasurer L Rezanina secretary Herman Brauer manager. Eleven charter members took stock. An annual fireman's ball will be held February 8.
McNish oil leases west of Peetz have passed largely to Mrs. J. C. McNish after the death of J. C. McNish. Probate delays may affect development as McNish Land Company leases are tied to court action. Reports say Mrs. McNish representatives expect an oil rig on these leases early in spring.
Wanted two salesmen. Good proposition for right properties. McDonald Meter offers a strong entry in sales with clear potential. Opportunities include commissions and steady demand in the local market.
The Sidney high school debate team for this year includes Lawrence Davis Franklin Hornaday Kenneth Mahr and Sidney Poole. They will debate Chappell high school on February 26 at Chappell on the topic that the United States should further restrict immigration. The team has not decided which side to argue. Public school milk feeding program shows desirable results with statistics to be announced later. Standard tests in eighteen western Nebraska schools include composition penmanship reading and arithmetic. Superintendent Liebendorfer visited Alliance Junior High last Friday refereed a basketball game Alliance 10 Chadron 4.
It is reported that C W Johnson of Potter will be a candidate for state senator from this district again this year. He came close to winning two years ago and would be a strong candidate if he enters the race. An old settler, he is well known to business people and farmers. Kimball Farmer.
Tickets for Firemsen’s ball go on sale at all business houses. The event promises a lively evening with music and dancing, inviting attendees from the city to purchase early and avoid sellouts.
Robert Chambers of Minatare visited his father Tudge C. P. Chambers after attending a school superintendent convention in Grand Island. The former Nebraska State Bank building is being renovated for Radcliffe and Hyde and W. K. Hodgkin law offices and should be ready for occupancy next week. County Attorney Kepler traveled to Lincoln on Monday to appear before the state supreme court in a private case.
The county attorney's office gains the former assessor room adjoining existing spaces, with the assessor occupying part of the surveyor’s basement vault area. The move secures the assessor's books and provides Kratz with a private room. Frahm family leaves Sidney for North Platte where he transfers to the U P officer department. Freddie Frahm drums with the Sidney Juvenile band. The Better Cheyenne County association meeting, postponed two weeks due to bad weather.
Col Robert Oberfelder writes from Los Angeles dated February 2 describing meeting Mr and Mrs Williams and praising The Ten Commandments seen at Grauman's Egyptian Theater priced 1.25 to 2.50. He notes cold weather and hints at a later update on which stars attended his dinner. Also mentions pirate grace for windshields and sedan doors installed at Habier Garage.
Sidney Camp No 1091 Modern Woodmen of America readies for a major initiation by February 15 with about fifty applicants under district deputy H McClenahan. Prominent figures include A R Talbot Ralph Johnson Elmer E Kester and Judge J Oberfelder. Expected turnout cites 200 visitors and a million plus members in the US and Canada with a 35 million reserve fund. Sewing ad appears at end.
Sheriff McDaniel ordered arrest for owners without 1924 licenses by February 1. County Treasurer Nelson reports 205 more licenses issued by February 2 this year than the same date last year. Last year 300 licenses had been issued by the start of the year for 1922, though the treasurer’s office did not be-
Sheriff McDaniel and deputies worked Friday and Saturday tagging delinquent cars. Nearly 1,800 licenses issued to date, adding thousands of dollars to the county coffers. The sheriff pledges drastic action this year to prevent escapes, unlike last year.
Gladstone reflects on ascent and division as a metaphor for progress. The passage frames advancement as a meeting point where those rising meet the gap that separates them from those below. It emphasizes shared thresholds and the challenge of bridging social distance.
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