Sidney Chamber of Commerce Opens Meeting Plans 1921
Members of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce met February 17 at the courthouse to discuss the Bell Telephone rate request and service improvements. The group adopted a 1921 program urging better roads, a city park, hospital, tractor show, and continued public utilities, with revised organization naming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secoull
Central Avenue
School Board
School Board For Better
Board of Commissioners
Westward drift of U.S. population center since 1790
The Chicago Tribune notes the center of U.S. population has moved steadily westward from near Baltimore in 1790 to about ten miles west of Bloomington, Indiana by 1910. The shift follows the thirty-ninth parallel, driven by west coast and California growth, with ten‑year mile movements charting the long trend.
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United States
Bloomington
Ind
Owen County
California
Pacific Coast
Florida
Gulf States
Cincinnati
Chicago ‘Tribune
Visit to North Platte and Ogallala Relatives Reported
The text notes Mrs Weelling and her child traveling east by train to visit relatives at North Platte and Ogallala while the Reverend Beelling remained at home to tend to the lonesome residence. The narrative preserves a sense of family travel and absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beelling
Lit“Gie
North
Ivide
Conknia's Medium Priced Fountst Get then at the REXALI
Conknia's medium priced fountst advertised with terms and store location at REXALI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conknia
Rexali
Washington events and social gatherings noted
The Eastern Star held a meeting with initiation work and a luncheon social hour. P. E. O. society met with Mrs. J. T. McIntosh for a pleasing event and a dainty luncheon. Several Washington parties occurred, including Mrs. P. W. Barker hosting four tables for 500 and Mrs. Ahrens and Mrs. Kepler winning trophies. Mrs. E. Uptegrove entertained a dozen ladies for high five, and Mrs. Barger hosted a charming one o’clock lunch for six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eastern Star
P. E. O. Society
J. T. McIntosh
Washington
P. W. Barker
Ahrens
Mrs Clayton Radcliffe Hosts Cozy One O'Clock Lunch
Mrs Clayton Radcliffe gave a one o'clock lunch on Wednesday for six intimates. Mrs Nellie Dedrich Davis of Laramie was an out of town guest. This was delightfully cozy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Radcliffe
Nellie Dedrich Davis
Laramie
Busy Dozen Dinner Honors Washington Club Members
The B D s held a Saturday dinner with twenty covers at seven o clock. Mrs Maloney and her husband were the honored guests. Dr and Mrs Eikner hosted at their home, a favored club meeting place. The February 22 Mother s Department program faced illness among several speakers. Mrs Rena McCleneghan presided and Mrs Pitman acted as hostess. Grace Hornaday presented two piano numbers, and papers by Mrs Garrison and Mrs Pitman covered early and later child feeding. A government bulletin on foods was read. the meeting was praised as one of the year s best. The next gathering is set for March 22 with Mrs Semerad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Woman’s Club
Rena McCleneghan
Pitman
Grace Hornaday
Garrison
McCleneghan
Semerad
Quick Recuperation For Oakley Otten At Bassett Pharmacy
Oakley Otten returns to duties at Bassett Pharmacy after recovery from inflammatory rheumatism a sudden illness that laid him low and released its grip with notable swiftness.
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Oakley Otten
Bassett Pharmacy
Mr. Otten
Homecoming for Dr Bassett and wife after six weeks away
Dr. W F Bassett and his wife return home after a six week trip through the west and coast. They enjoyed visits with old friends and sightseeing. The rest did them good though Mr Bassett plans to ease back into work at his drug store while easing into golf season.
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W. F. Bassett
Bassett
Exchange of Homes Moves Frank Schroeder Family
Frank Schroeder moved his goods and family into the Devine home on South Central Avenue while Mr. Devine and his daughter occupied the Schroeder flat in Hardy Apartments. The swap is described as mutually convenient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schroeder
Devine
South Central Avenue
Mr. Devine
Schroeder
Hardy Apartments
Winged Legion Ball Team Heads to Paxton for Thursday Game
The On the Wing Our American Legion ball team packed gear and travel bags for an afternoon train trip to Paxton for a Thursday game. They are billed to play Potter tonight at Potter and will host additional teams on the home floor all next week, awaiting the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Paxton
Potter
Better Citizen Week Runs February Twenty Eight To March Fourth
The notice announces Better Citizen Week spanning February 28 through March 4, inclusive, highlighting community events and recognized dates. It calls on residents to participate and observe planned activities during the period.
Sidney Lumber Co. inquiry note
A brief notice from Sidney Lumber Co. invites a response regarding an unspecified matter. The fragmentary text lacks dates, contacts, or actions, but indicates a business inquiry or request for information directed to or from Sidney Lumber Co. within a local paper’s section.
Bandits Loot Mail Car In Northern Pacific Train Holdup
Two Minneapolis men Buck Allen and Bob Ford arrested after a gun battle with Morrison county deputies near Little Falls Minnesota while police probe a mail car robbery on the North Coast Limited. A deputy sheriff and bandit were wounded and the loot is estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. QOE Strong was critically wounded attempting to stop the robbery as the bandit fled toward Minneapolis after boarding at St. Cloud.
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Little Falls
Minn
Northern Pacific Railroad
Buck Allen
Bob Ford
Minneapolis
Hub Freisinger
Ford
Felix
Morrison County
North Coast Limited
QO. E. Strong
St. Cloud
Strong
Harry N. Christianson
St. Paul
E. L. Brown
Baileys
Christianson
Brown
North Town Junction
Doctor's home is bombed in Chicago neighborhood
Dr Edward Canat of 1714 South Loomis street says a bombing aimed at his cabaret complaints occurred at his home basement door to his office. The blast wrecked the doorway shattered windows and damaged his laboratory. loss estimated at 1500. Neighbors were panic struck by the explosion.
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Chicago
Edward Canat
South Loomis Street
Indictments Return for Theft by Prohibition Inspectors
Richmond, Feb 21. H D Brown state prohibition inspector and Harry F Sweet Sr former prohibition department member indicted by the grand jury on charges of stealing liquor and transporting it. One indictment cites 154 quarts of whisky stolen and another claims the defendants transported liquor alleged to have been bootlegged later on Richmond streets.
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Richmond
H. D. Brown
Harry F. Sweet
State Prohibition Department
Miss Robertson Says Kin to Colonel Roosevelt in Lunch
Pittsburg Feb 21 Miss Alice R Robertson Oklahoma congresswoman told Lieut Col Theodore Roosevelt at luncheon that they are blood relations. Robertson recalled Roosevelt on his mother's side was a direct descendant of Jonathan Edwards and on her father's side she was a descendant of Edwards sister.
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Roosevelt
Pittsburg
Alice R. Robertson
Oklahoma
Theodore Roosevelt
Harding Refuses Golf Challenge for Postmastership
President-elect Harding declines a golf match with Greenville Postmaster Thomas Pope, calling himself a miserable player and saying the administration should not be based on his golf. He suggests a match if conditions change and notes he is not yet considering district appointments.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Harding
Greenville
Louis Sherfessee
Thomas H. Pope
Wilson
Plan to Cut Printers Pay in Chicago
The Chicago Typothetic and associated job printing houses informed union printers that on February 25 they will cut $4.65 from weekly wages citing reduced living costs. A 44 hour week starting May 1 for job printers may be rejected. Sears, Hosbuck & Co notified 100 to 200 compositors they will not consent. The Typographical union will seek arbitration.
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Chicago
Associated
Sears, Hosbuck & Co
Westinghouse Cuts Wages in 15 Percent Reduction
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing announces a 15 percent wage cut effective March 1. H P Davis, vice president in charge of operations, cites competitive conditions price declines and reduced business as reasons. The adjustment covers Westinghouse works in the district affecting price work and hourly rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
H. P. Davis
Westinghouse
Live Stock Prices at South Omaha
Fat lambs and aged stock strengthen on healthy demand. Cattle trade eased with about 5,000 head as hog and sheep prices rose. best beeves to 9.25, best heifers to 7.85, and a wide spread across cattle classes. Hog receipts around 15,300 with $9.25 top, many at 8.50 to 9.10. Fat lambs up to 9.50, with prices for other sheep and lambs reported across the ranges.
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Union Stock Yards
South Omaha
Anxious Landford Woman Recalls Landlord’s Daily Checkups
A London suburb woman told a magistrate her husband lies gravely ill and the landlord visits daily or twice daily to ask if he has died. The remark highlights harassment concerns as she seeks relief from tenancy pressure.
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Landford
London
Uncomfortable Seats of Mighty
A brief note mirrors an editorial quip about political leadership noting a king and a president differ by where they sit and the presence of a thorn, as appeared in the Boston Transcript.
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Boston Transcript
Bunker Hill Glen Bales Entertains At Card Party
Glen and Mrs. Bales hosted a crowded oyster supper and card party last Thursday at Bunker Hill. Prize winners were Ross Bales and Mrs. E Trautman. Visitors from the vicinity shopped in Sidney Saturday and many folks attended a Farm Bureau meeting at the schoolhouse Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Bales
Sidney
Bunker Hill
Ross Bales
E. Trautman
Bales
Henry Schmidt
John Fastenau
Henry Ehmke
Herman
Edwin Aurich
Theo Borcher
E. Trautman’s
Fred Beyer
Farm Bureau
School House
Gurley State Bank of Gurley 1921 Report of Condition
Report of the condition of Gurley State Bank of Gurley Nebraska as of February 16 1921 showing assets including cash items 124 401.06 loans and discounts 684.00 banking house 389.00 etc and liabilities with capital stock 320000 surplus 3810.38 undivided profits 2747.67 deposits 130006.74 and bills payable 34515.67 attestations by Sam P. Johnson cashie r and C C Weyerts Otto H Kruger directors notarized February 24 1921.
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State of
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Sam P. Johnson
State Bureau of Banking
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Chamber OF Commerce
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Bell Telephone Company
Haldeman
Telephone Company
Cheyenne County
Exchange of Homes
I. Sidney Lumber Co
Cabarete
Virginia
HOM
J. M. Kensworthy
Lord Straborg
House of Conmons
P. D
Greenville, D. C
HOGS
Beth Packers
Gurley State Bank
Gurley
Cceee WY
Iccceaccicene
Cc. C. Weyerts
Otto H. Kruger
Cc. W. Smith
Bink
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