Ice Industry in Sidney Before Refrigeration Era
The ice business in Sidney grew from a small plant built by Art Hardy to larger operations in the roaring twenties. Dick Rogers and Raymond Rogers oversaw production and mechanics, with police chief Sol Willis among early staff. The plant reached 30 tons daily, storing about 100 tons, but demand exceeded supply in heat. ice was shipped in. Marvin Anthony ran deliveries, often 10 to 14 hour days, while Blip Doran and Doug Boyd kept books. The Union Pacific Hotel used major ice storage, and other locals like Avid Boyd and Roy Liggett engaged in the venture. Early devices included the Icy Ball, then Frigidaire, with cooling tech advancing until the ice business faded as electric refrigeration rose.
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Sidney
Art Hardy
Dick Rogers
Raymond Rogers
Sol Willis
Union Pacific
Marvin Anthony
Blip Doran
Doug Boyd
Boyd
Roy Liggett
Double derailments halt UP main line near Kimball
Two freight trains derailed in quick succession on the Union Pacific main line near Kimball early Tuesday, blocking traffic for hours. No injuries were reported. A derailment damaged a diesel engine, and an alcohol heater in a derailed car ignited but was contained by Kimball volunteers. Westbound service resumed about 9:30 am.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Kimball
Owasco
Forrest McBain
Emanuel Ebbc
Kimball Volunteer Fire Department
Fertilizer Needed On Milo Ground Says Nebraska Agronomist
Lincoln based agronomist Mr Weldon from the University of Nebraska warns that milo fields retain little soil nitrogen after harvest. Soil microbes consume available nitrogen, starving the following oats or barley. He urges soil testing for phosphorus and potassium and recommends phosphate fertilizers if needed.
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Lincoln
Weldon
Bison Wheat Tops Nebraska Wheat Contest Rankings
Bison wheat, an early Nebraska variety, ranked first, second, and fifth in a state contest and is recommended for south central and southwest regions. Seed stock was limited in 1957 with more seed available for fall 1958 planting. Nitrogen top-dressing of 30 to 40 pounds per acre is advised to boost legume stands where alfalfa or clover is sown with oats. Winners were Carl Starr Hastings John Matejke Ohiowa Marvin Hoyt McCook.
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Lincoln
Bison
Nebraska
Nebraska Grain Improvement Association
Clara Porter
Nebraska Crop Improvement Association
Carl Starr
Hastings
John Matejke
Ohiowa
Marvin Hoyt
McCook
Porter
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India Gate
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India’s Republic Day
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Yendis Smorgasbord
Gonda D. Hoblitzer
West Virginia
Matthew M. Neely
St. Patrick's Grade School
Parent-Teachers Guild
Dale Carnegie
New Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Bill Peterson
Donald A. Dahlberg
Omaha
Max Eckert
St. Gering
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