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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1924
Page
16
Broadwater plans a bridge across the North Platte this year as reported by the News. The item highlights local development and infrastructure progress in the region, reflecting ongoing projects and community growth.
The Pine Bluffs Post reports cream receipts this winter run nearly double last year, credited to more milk cows in the area and abundant feed. Fisher of the Fisher cream station notes cows are fed a heavier ration this year, boosting production.
Ralph S. Pryce formerly of Sidney is appointed receiver of the First National bank at Harrison which recently closed its doors. He has handled affairs of the First National bank at Wemingford since it closed months ago. Forty-eight Torrington high school pupils converted at a revival meeting held there last week.
Thieves broke into the Threskhuld store at Alliance Friday evening and stole a new bed and springs a music cabinet and a new Oliver typewriter. Evidently the guilty parties took only what they really wanted.
A county corn yield contest invites all farmers over 18 in Cheyenne county to enroll with the county agent by May 15 1924. Ten acre fields must be in one piece with fixed boundaries, measurement details set, and yields determined between Oct 20 and Dec 1. Prizes include John Deere cultivators and cash, with scoring on yield cost quality and reports.
The earliest periscope use appears on the federal monitor Osage during the 1864 Red River expedition. It was devised by Thomas Daughty, acting chief of engineers of the United States navy. Figs provide nutrients and energy with laxative properties.
An exchange of goodwill between the Sterling and Sidney chambers of commerce bridged years of misgiving. A Sidney delegation visited Sterling to discuss road plans and a path toward mutual growth. Twenty two Sterling members then met in Sidney, praising cooperation, with speakers urging gravel roads as cheaper, citing concrete costs and a proposed Burlington depot project in Sidney.
Bayard residents expect Thos C Osborn to announce a run for Congress after delays filing for the state senatorial nomination on the Democratic ticket. He would face Harry Conklin with backing from local business and church ties as the race shapes up in Dawson County. The Lexington note reports a Chamber of Commerce pledge and a Dawson County egg plan discussion at a recent Cornland hotel meeting.
Citizens urged to attend the big dance at St Patrick's auditorium on March 3 as the season finale before Lent. Local organizers promote a festive, community gathering with music and dancing to close the festive period.
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