Nebraska moisture shortages linger in Panhandle and western areas
Nebraska bankers report moisture is below normal in western and north central counties while eastern and southeastern regions enjoy adequate subsoil supplies. Winter wheat condition sits around 83 percent with heavy expected abandonment in western Nebraska. Demand for farms for rent rises as crop prices fall. spring crops and winter wheat may begin under favorable conditions except in the panhandle where moisture remains scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Federal
Division of Agricultural Statistics
North Central
Panhandle
Owene’s Battle to Kill Grasshopper Eggs Puts Early Digging Advice
Prof M H Swenk of Nebraska Agricultural College urges early soil disturbance to 80 percent egg destruction. Disk and plow by March or April to break up egg pods, expose them to moisture and freeze thaw cycles. Deep plowing and packing bury eggs beyond hoppers’ reach. fall work could have been better but spring still offers time.
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M. H. Swenk
Nebraska Agricultural College
Scott s Bluff Taxpayers League Wins 1932 Budget Cut
Scotts Bluff County commissioners, in a special meeting with about 20 Taxpayers League members, accepted league recommendations to cut about 15 000 from the 1932 budget. The plan urges a county budget system with department level appropriations for 12 months, cost ledgers, and limiting official travel expenses. Proposed allocations compare 1931 costs with 1932 suggested figures for the county clerk, treasurer, motor vehicle, recorder of deeds, county superintendent, district court clerk, county court, sheriff, jail, and related offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Scotts Bluff County
Scotts Bluff County Taxpayers League
League
Register of Deeds
Libel suit may follow verbal war over governor Bryan
William Ritchie Jr a Democratic gubernatorial candidate charged Governor Bryan with authorship of the State Capital Notes in Scottsbluff and challenged him to name the candidate boaster and the lawyers involved He stated he would file a libel suit if Bryan identified him and demanded Bryan explain the notes and the pipeline tax issues in a telegram to Lincoln He denied plans to spend large sums and questioned who writes the unsigned notes and the governors Capitol whispering campaign placing emphasis on constitutional equality and party principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ritchie, Jr
Bryan
Scottsbluff
Lincoln
Ritchie
Ames
State Capitol
Farmers in Cheyenne County Close 1931 Accounts
Thirty four Cheyenne County farmers finished their farm account books for 1931 with help from L. R. Snipes and Richard Cole of the agricultural college and County Agent Willey. A new book opened for 1932, data sent to the rural economics department for analysis. The report compares each farmer to the 34 and to the top and bottom ten, helping identify profit drains while keeping individual data confidential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
L. R. Snipes
Richard Cole
Agricultural College
Willey
Rural Economics Department
The
Farmac
William E Spearow Funeral Held At Sidney Neb
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday for William E. Spearow prominent Cheyenne county farmer found dead Monday night in his farm barn north of Sidney He was 60 years old Born September 26 1871 in Wolcottville Ind Married Mary Hess September 25 1895 later moving to Nebraska Survived by widow four sons three daughters in law three grandchildren a sister and two brothers The service featured Motet music and was among the largest in Sidney in years Interment was in Greenwood cemetery Frank Welch lodge No 75 A F and A M had charge of the graveside rites
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Methodist Church
William E. ‘Spearow
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Spearow
F. Charling Mills
Nebraska
William Edgar Spearow
Wolcottville
Ind
Mary Hess
Surprise
Indiana
Buller County
H. Glen
Hershel F
Paul D
Ralph E
Frank Welchlodge
Monster Mason
Alice Chesebro Spearow
Larne Haworth Spearow
Thelma Baker Spearow
Merle Gene
Howard Hershel
Robert Dean Spearow
Greenwood Cemetery
Frank Welch Lodge
A. F
A. M
Rice Funeral Service
Purial
Maroons Play Alliance Pats Contest Hyannis At Tourney
Sidney high school and St Patrick's of Sidney meet Hyannis in the district cage tourney at Alliance on March 4 and 5 with byes in the first round. Sidney Alliance vs Hyannis starts at 2 pm, then St Pats Hyannis at 3 pm. First round also has Mullen vs Hay Springs and Bayard vs Hemingford.
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Maroons
Alliance
Pats
Hyannis
Sidney High School
St. Patrick’s of
Sidney
Sidney Alliance
Tilt
Fvo
Mullen
Hay Springs
Bayard
Hemingford
Long Prison Term Faces Man For Poisoning Attempt
Orville Morris 39 Ly man farmer confessed to Scotts Bluff county authorities he tried to poison his wife with a sandwich sprinkled with poison crystals after she nagged him. A friend warned the wife to inspect the sandwich, likely saving her life. County attorney plans direct district court information. Morris may plead guilty and face 2 to 15 years in state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Morris
Lyman Farmer
Scotts Bluff
Morris
Scotts Bluff County
Officers Seek Harry Nicholson in Angora Shooting
Morrill county officers pursue Harry Nicholson and a companion Amos for a midnight shooting at a liquor still near Angora. Lloyd Haisner was wounded in the hand but not seriously hurt. Nicholson allegedly fired after an argument. Nicholson and Amos fled and their whereabouts are unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrill County
Harry Nicholson
Amos
Lloyd Haisner
Haisner
Scottsbluff
Zwicki's and Krumm Plan Grand Opening
Zwicki's grocery and Krumm's market relocate to their new Illinois street quarters. An opening celebration marks Zwicki's third anniversary and runs from Saturday through next week with remodeled facilities and self service or clerk assistance options.
Colton Community Sale Planned For Tuesday March 8
The annual Colton community sale will be held on March 8, announced by Charles Deaver. He asks farmers to list their goods now to help prepare advertising material for a successful sale. Farmers not listing goods but attending should watch the Telegraph for next week’s ad.
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Colton
Charles Deaver
Telegraph
Elevation of Chicago Bishop Designate Stanislas Bona
Most Rev. Bishop Designate Stanislas Vincent Bona D D was consecrated as bishop of Grand Island at Holy Name cathedral in Chicago. The ceremony was followed by testimonial functions dinners and receptions in his honor extending into next week with Rev Anton Link of Sidney Catholic church in attendance.
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Grand Island
Stanislas Vincent Bona
Chicago
Holy Name Cathedral
New Law Admission At Fox On March 1
Fox theatre announces new admission prices and matinee runs starting Tuesday March 1 per manager A J Hamilton. After opening, general admission drops to 35 cents from 40, balcony 25 cents, children 10 cents. Matinees daily except Monday with 25 cent general price. Sundays matinee and evening priced 35 cents.
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New Law
Fox Theatre
A. J. Hamilton
Novelty Dance To Be Held Saturday Night
Grabill's Merrymakers and Brown's Central Shoe Store sponsor a novelty jubilee dance in the city auditorium on Saturday evening February 27. Free shoes hosiery and souvenirs will be given away. Admission reduced to 75 cents per couple.
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Grabill’s Merrymakers
Brown's
Central Shoe Store
City Auditorium
Extensive Raids Nip Northern Colorado Liquor Supply
Raids across four northeastern Colorado counties net 14 arrests and four cars seized, signaling the widest crackdown yet on local liquor making. Investigators from Logan, Morgan, Sedgwick counties and district enforcement officer E E Ellsworth, with Denver officer John R. Woodside, led the operation. Eleven suspects remained jailed as of the report, including five in Lege county, with several visitors from Sedgwick believed to distribute liquor from a Nebraska point.
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Colorado
Nebraska
Logan Washington
Morgan
Sedgwick
E E. Ellsworth
John R. Woodside
Denver
Lege County
Sedgwick County
Vern Gafin
Williams
Beaster
Sterling
Julesburg
John Quizenberg
Frank Walls
Herman Bretinger
Secret Wedding In Sidney February 8 Revealed
The secret marriage of Arthur B. Ranum and Eileen Wilcox occurred February 8 in Sidney to evade Colorado five day laws and stay secret. Judge G P Krate officiated. witnesses were Mrs Don Howard and Lora Smith. Ranum recently received a divorce from Louise Guthner Ranum on February 5 after long separation and prior marriage details are noted.
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Arthur
B. Ranum
Eileen Wilcox
Denver
Ranum
Sidney
Colorado
G. P.“Kraté
Don Howard
Lora Smith
Robert G. Weir
Blichael Wilcox
Wilcox
San Francisco
Louise Guthner Ranum
Local elections heat up as candidates file and Winders retires
Local political races gain momentum with two new filings for county treasurer on the Republican ticket H W Pat Ells and Fred Stowe both long-time Sidney residents. A petition supports J H Foster of Dalton for county treasurer. Councilman W M Winders announces he will not seek re election, triggering ward caucus speculation for a successor in the second ward.
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Courtly
H. W
Pat) Ells
Sidney
Fred Stowe
J. H. Foster
Dalton
Foster
Ilinois
Henry Blome
Poster
North Side
W. M. Winders
Post
Winders
Telegraph
Second Ward
Vinde
F. A. Bush
I. KE. Grabill
Maroons Sweep Bridgeport in Conference Finale
Sidney closes the conference cage schedule with a 27 to 10 win at Bridgeport to finish 10 victories and 3 losses. Livoni Atkins and Chesebro led the offense, with Livoni scoring eight as Bridgeport struggled against Sidney’s defense. The Maroons, led by coach Black, head to North Platte for a district tourney qualifier and face a rival matchup with Platters amid Lincoln County football ties.
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Sidney
Bridgeport
Livoni
Atkins
Chesebro
Maroons
Black
Morrill County
Walker
Bartlett
Thomas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bankers Report
Owene
Scottsbluff Taxpayers League
Lliam E. Spearow
Zwicki’s and Krumm
Link
Anton Link
Sidney Catholic Church
Fox
I.E. Grabill
F. A. Barger
Schroeder
Blome
Charles Green
North Platte
C. Muhr
Jones
Todd
Milmine
Humpal
Jimmerson
Ivan Wilson
Platters
Wilson
Gothenburg
Lincoln County
St. Patrick's of
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