Pioneer Spirit Revives On Union Pacific Anniversary Train
The first Omaha to Cheyenne locomotive, restored for the Union Pacific’s sixtieth anniversary, evokes memories of 1867 as veterans recall the line’s role in opening the West. The piece praises the railroad’s colonization policies and their impact on settlement, industry, and agriculture across a vast, sunlit landscape.
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Omaha
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Golden West
Rockies
Union Pacific Railroad
Mississippi River
United States
Railroad Company
Senate backs debt reduction over tax cuts in public debt plan
The Senate adopted Norris of Nebraska's resolution urging use of the surplus to reduce the public debt rather than cut taxes further. Farm bloc influence, National Grange and American Farm Federation support the move, while most farmers oppose further tax cuts amid heavy interest on debt. Critics warn against fearing less investment if debt is reduced.
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United States Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Senate
National Grange
American Farm Federation
No Empty Pockets for Capital Says Urban Housing Need
The author challenges the idea of capital overabundance, arguing demand for housing and other public needs in cities requires investment. He contends taxes to pay interest should not continue while capital is scarce for essential public projects and housing for moderate classes remains unmet. He notes equal protection abroad does not justify domestic tax cuts.
Local News Briefs From Sidney Aimed at Community Readers
Recap of recent events includes Herman Schroeder losing a horse near town and returning with harness, William Pease purchasing a stake in D McAleese store, Deputy Sheriff Gates narrowly escaping a shooting incident, and a vagary charge upgraded to felony with trial pending. Also notes a successful Lutheran church show, poultry breeder J D Brubaker visiting Sidney, D R Snyder proving homestead settlement, Army and Navy Union dance with Weiland orchestra, and visitors W Fr Parker and Geo Bosler traveling to Camp Clark and Bosler ranch.
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Herman Schroeder
Union Pacific
Mr. Atkins
Mr. Schroeder
Herman
William Pease
D. McAleese
Gates
N. J. Marshall
A. R. Halliwell
Lutheran Church
J. D. Brubaker
Sidney
Mr. Brubaker
D. R. Snyder
Mr. Snyder
Army and Navy Union
Weiland Orchestra
W. Fr. Parker
Geo. Bosler
Pennsylvania
Camp Clark
Bosler
Young People form Temperance Society at Bush home
About thirty youths organized the Young People's Temperance Literary Society at Mrs. Bush's residence on Monday. Dan W. Bush elected president. Omaha Weekly Bee announced March 7 coupon distribution.
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Alexander Swan
Texas
Ogallala
M. Cohn
Bride
St. Louis
Cohn
Star Clothing Company
Carter
Cherry
West Sidney Social Visitors and Hospital Note
West Sidney content records visits among residents including Mr. and Mrs. John Lingwall and son at W. E. Chambers home. Miss Helen Sinks recovering after appendectomy by Dr. Taylor. Other locals integrate visits to Sidney and hospitals with names like Louie Scheer Edna Hammond Christina Sprenger and H. J. Hammond.
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John Lingwall
Anna Lingwall
W. E. Chambers
Helen Sinks
Taylor
Louie Struve
Edna Hammond
Christina Sprenger
Wm. Goreman
Margaret
Louie Scheers
Louie Scheer
Sidney
Ralph Hammond
H. J. Hammond
Melvin
Raymond Sinks
A. M. Anderson
Charley Sprenger
Glassburn
Taylor Hospital
Alfred Sprenger
Miss Cradit
L. G. Sinks
Son Lavern
Charley Anderson
Local Folks Share Weekend Visits and Travel News
The notice lists social visits and travel among District 27 residents. C A Glassburn home activity, Lillian Milroy with sisters, Milan and Max Glassburn visiting Tom Glassburn in Pine Bluffs, John Lingwall and Alfred Sprenger hauling poles, Margaret Goreman at Sidney school, Mrs W W Glassborn healing after surgery, Violet Cradit and Adna Hammond at Charley Sprenger home, and Charley Sprenger at John Lingwall home.
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Margaret Goreman
Sidney
W. W. Glassborn
Violet Cradit
Adna Hammond
Charley Sprenger
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the Telegraph
Guy .W. Doran
Geo. R. Adam
Central Avenue
Cheyenne County
Zone One
Bingto
China
Nicaragua
Messrs. Jewett and McIntosh
St. Patrick’s Academy
Grabill
Merrymakers
West Sidney
C. A. Glassburn
District 27
Lillian Milroy
Jessie
Flowor Genhaly
Milan
Max Glassburn
Tom Glassburn
Pine Bluffs
John Lingwall and
Shell Gas
Porter Oil CO
Shell’’ Gas
Dierane Motors
Denver
Mason & Brethower
First Avenue East
Sidney, Nebraska
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